Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central Georgia

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central Georgia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cadwalladers Cafe

4.9

4.9 (965)

$31 to $50

American

Martinez

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated restaurant that offers an American cuisine with extensive bar and wine selection. We also offer a private dining room for all your business and social needs

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Dan

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice meal. We had a great time. Our steaks were well prepared.

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2540)

$50 and over

Southern

West Augusta

About the restaurant

Abel Brown is a southern kitchen & oyster bar nestled in Surrey Center in Augusta, Ga. The name, much like our menu, is a nod to and celebration of our blended cultural roots. Authentic, yet refined, our ingredient-driven dishes are prepared and served with thought and respect. We pair clean and modern Southern cuisine with the charm & tradition reserved for high company.

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Anna

Dined 2 days ago

We look forward to our “special” occasion diners every year. Usually a birthday or anniversary. The staff is always top notch, well informed, delightful, and caring. Oysters are always our first must have and our favorite! Then on to the Specials which is usually what holds the fantastically arranged dish I will choose. As always, we had a fantastic time!!

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4.9

4.9 (1188)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Excellent cold water oysters/Baked oysters specials/woodfire grilled steaks and burgers/fresh seafood/fresh craft cocktails/extensive beer list/private dining for parties
BETWEEN APRIL 2-APRIL 9 PLEASE CALL 706.922.1501 FOR RESERVATIONS FROM 3:00-4:30

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Sandra

Dined 4 days ago

Our dinner tonight was amazing. We had the grouper and the seafood bake and the orange whiskey poundcake. It was all very good 10 out of 10 I highly recommend. Our waitress was amazing as well. Great night.

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

Bianca's

4.9

4.9 (244)

$31 to $50

Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Bianca's Restaurant is fine dining in Northwest Albany offering pasta, steak, seafood, pizza and more. The menu offers mouthwatering everyday options along with amazing daily specials created by our talented chef. The dessert menu is tempting to anyone with or without a sweet tooth, it's just that good! The cozy, upscale atmosphere paired with the extensive wine list makes you feel like you aren't in South Georgia, but the friendly staff reminds you that you are and definitely makes you feel like family!

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great waitor nice and friendly! Only thing not great was house salad but eggplant parmigiana great

Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens

4.9

4.9 (80)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Athens

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Detroit style pizza (my first experience with this variant}. Vibrant but not noisy atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Cucina 503

4.8

4.8 (1096)

$30 and under

Italian

Martinez

About the restaurant

Chef Edward Mendoza, the owner of Kitchen 1454, is proud to open his second restaurant: Cucina 503. Italian food & wine.

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Kentvip

Dined 4 days ago

Great food as always. Attentive service. Another wonderful meal.

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Popular dish

Lasagna Rustica

Frog Hollow Tavern

4.8

4.8 (4641)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Preferred time not available? Call us at 706-364-6906

Chef Sean A. Wight’s vision of an affordable yet stylish dining and social club is born in Frog Hollow Tavern. Located on the 1200 block of Broad Street, the space is a modern “Restaurant meets Bar” where a diverse crowd of people enjoy the company of others paired with a comfortable atmosphere, detailed service, and exquisite affordable cuisine.
Expect a dinner menu that features a substantial amount of local and regionally grown seasonal quality ingredients, and menu that offers unique libations, which encourages an active and lively upscale bar scene.
The wine list that boasts over a hundred value driven wines has a focus on sustainable, organic, or bio-dynamic practices. The bar also features a diverse offering of Scotches, Cognacs, Bourbons, and Vodkas, and includes many great classic and seasonal cocktails, all made with freshly squeezed juices and homemade mixes.

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Ana

Dined 7 days ago

Overall experience was fantastic. The drinks, dinner, and desserts were delicious! The service was excellent! We will definitely be coming back. 10/10 recommend.

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Popular dish

Wild Maine Mussels

Osteria Olio

4.7

4.7 (237)

$30 and under

Italian

Athens

About the restaurant

Osteria Olio offers a refined dining experience in Athens, focusing on modern Italian cuisine infused with a Southern perspective. The establishment prides itself on serving regionally inspired dishes alongside creative cocktails and a notable selection of wines. The ambiance is characterized by beautiful design and warm hospitality, creating an inviting and lively atmosphere for all patrons. The menu at Osteria Olio is crafted to honor local growers and purveyors, with a seasonal emphasis on made-from-scratch pastas, pizzas, and antipasti. Accompanying these dishes is an impressive Italian wine list and a variety of creative cocktails, ensuring a diverse and satisfying culinary experience for guests.

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Dorothea

Dined 5 days ago

Montana was our server, and she provided outstanding service. The portion sizes were generous. The chef faced a challenge in getting the lambchop dish evenly heated; the outside was piping hot, but the inside was cold. Even after a second attempt to warm it up, the inside remained cool rather than hot. However, the dish was tasty and even better as a microwaved leftover! The complimentary valet parking was an added bonus. Be cautious with some of the dishes, as they can be very high in sugar, particularly if you're watching your carbohydrate intake. Overall, a great dining experience.

Oliviana Bar Italiano & Pizzeria

4.7

4.7 (17)

$30 and under

Italian

Summerville

About the restaurant

Relaxed bistro offering Italian eats such as pizza, pasta & classic entrees, plus a spacious elevated bar, stellar wine list and seasonal craft cocktails. Private dining available for parties up to 24. Call the restaurant for details on private dining or reach out to sarah@olivianaitaliano.com

There is a 15 minute grace period for your reservation and after that time, your reservation will be released.

There will be a $25 outside food and beverage fee for any food or beverage brought in from outside including birthday cakes. We are not able to hold cakes in cooler space. Corkage fee is $25 per bottle and may not be an existing vintage on our list with a 2 bottle maximum.

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Johnvip

Dined 7 days ago

Last night was great. We come here often, but they are really on their game right now. Excellent food and service.

Edgar's Grille - Augusta

4.8

4.8 (1983)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

National Hills

About the restaurant

At Edgar's Grille, we offer New American cuisine with a Southern flair. Elegant dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor dining is available year-round in our spacious courtyard. We proudly feature locally sourced ingredients.

We not only serve delicious food, we serve the community.

Edgar’s Grille is unlike any other restaurant in the Augusta area because a portion of every dollar you spend goes toward education programs, including support for Helms College. In addition, Helms College culinary students receive experiential learning opportunities through service at Edgar's Grille.

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Kimberlyvip

Dined on Nov 1, 2024

I enjoyed a beautiful evening with friends tonight. The shrimp and crab cake appetizers were amazing!! I've had the NY Strip several times here and it's always been a 10/10; however on tonight something was off with my steak. I had to ask for salt and that's a first. No worries though... I brought the other half home and cooked it more in garlic butter on top of the stove. Everything else was great. Our waitress was absolutely amazing! Of course I will be back soon!!

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