Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Central Georgia

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2703)

$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.

Top review

Ryan

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Great service and the food was excellent! Will go back next time I’m in town.

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4.8

4.8 (4733)

$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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Nicole

Dined 3 days ago

Great, Great, Great!! Our first time in Augusta, here for business, my mom and I really enjoyed ourselves!

Becks

4.8

4.8 (1304)

$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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JoshuahVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Great meal celebrating my wife’s graduation. Staff was awesome, our waitress was fantastic. Thank you to her

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

Frog & the Hen

4.8

4.8 (1123)

$30 and under

American

Martinez

About the restaurant

Featuring seasonal, organic side dishes; Joyce Farms all natural, antibiotic and hormone-free chicken

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Robin and SeanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We love Frog and Hen! Food is great and Caitlyn is a fantastic server!!

990 BROAD

4.8

4.8 (54)

$50 and over

Sushi

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Augusta, 990 Broad Sushi Kitchen offers a diverse menu of small plates, sushi, and crudo. The Ph'rog Bar features an innovative cocktail list with knowledgeable bartenders who can help you navigate the extensive sake and Japanese whisky selection. Between electric ambiance and Chef Ito's curated menu, 990 Broad promises a memorable culinary experience.

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KatyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best sushi in Augusta! Absolutely love the tuna and crunchy rice and the new page roll. Tried the Udon noodle bowl for the first time and it was amazing! Great service, as well.

Bianca's

4.8

4.8 (312)

$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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RichardVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Beautiful little spot. The interior is fantastic and the staff attentive and hospitable. The food was outstanding. I had the special, elk. A little pricey but absolutely delicious.

Oliviana Bar Italiano & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (121)

$30 and under

Italian

Summerville

About the restaurant

Upscale neighborhood classic Italian restaurant with handmade pizza and an elevated bar service.

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Anne

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We were greeted with a "Happy Birthday" to my husband with menus featuring the same friendly greeting. Our waitress Campbell, was outstanding. She was friendly efficient, and attentive. Our food was top notch delicious with an appealing presentation. Great, great experience!

Craft & Vine - Augusta, GA

4.6

4.6 (58)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Welcome to Craft & Vine, an excellent member of the Frog Hollow Hospitality Group. We are a cocktail bar and eatery politely tucked away on Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. Featuring hand-crafted cocktails, an elegant wine selection, and gourmet small plates. A fusion of old wood with metal modern mix, low lights bouncing off art deco and leather.

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Victoria

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The server was training, but ensured that it was a seamless experience. Server and trainee were both great. Food was fabulous. The drinks were good and we got them at happy hour. The staff was upfront about the food being similar to a tapas experience and that the food was farm to table which meant it wouldn't be quick food. However the wait was completely reasonable and the appetizer/drink/entree flow was perfect. The restaurant was clean - including the women's bathroom.

Tacocat

4.6

4.6 (50)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Tacocat is bringing the fiesta with bold Tex-Mex cuisine, refreshing margaritas, and good vibes to Downtown Augusta, Georgia. Tacocat is the place for amigos, both new and old. Have a great time with friends, while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a lively atmosphere with live music nightly! The menu is simplistic, Tacos and "Not Tacos" but each menu item is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of Downtown Augusta! The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. There is event a private room, so host your next event with us! While cat is in the name, our large outdoor patio is dog friendly, we would love to meet your furry friends!

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Lola

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Everything was delicious. Margs on point. Service was decent but very relaxed. Out bartender had two seperate interactions with us while actively eating. Just a little gross. Otherwise 10/10

Cork & Flame

4.5

4.5 (2635)

$31 to $50

American

Evans

About the restaurant

Cork & Flame can trace its history back to 2004 when Roger Strohl opened The Vineyard Wine Market. After a successful 13 years, The Vineyard has joined forces with Chef Justin Hayes and partners to form a unique combination of fine dining, tapas and wine market, offering customers a single culinary experience. In addition to the fine dining, tapas and wine market, the Cork and Flame hosts wine tastings, wine dinners, and private party events.

*Please note that it is against Cork & Flame policy to allow outside food to include cakes, etc. Our culinary team would be delighted to customize dessert accommodations for your occasion! Call us for more information.

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MikeVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

The service here is top notch. Trevor was our server in the visit. He was very friendly, and very attentive. The food as always was fantastic. We had the shrimp cocktail and lump crab appetizer which was very good. For an entree I had the pork that on the featured menu and my husband had scallops. For dessert we tried the baked Alaska for the first time, and it was beautiful to look at, and heavenly to eat. We look forward to our next visit. We were here celebrating my birthday this time. Thank you Cork & Flame!

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