Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Central Georgia

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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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4.9

4.9 (1013)

$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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DIANE

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful experience! The blackberry margarita & raspberry limoncello martini were perfect. Entrees of halibut & pork chop amazing. Halibut served w asparagus, garlic spinach and Asian red sweet potatoes. The sauce was the pork enhanced the moist tender large chop. Desserts: lemon sponge cake w berries, impeccable flan. Start w a dessert & work your way back. Kudos to kitchen staff. Ian was delightful waiter, attentive & so positive. Do not miss this restaurant. It’s so worth it.

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

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

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 5 days ago

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.

Cucina 503

4.7

4.7 (1149)

$30 and under

Italian

Martinez

About the restaurant

Cucina 503 is a chef-driven Italian restaurant located in Martinez, GA, known for fresh, seasonal dishes made from scratch. Led by local chef Edward Mendoza, the menu blends classic Italian flavors with Southern hospitality—featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired entrees, curated wines, and craft cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming space. By day, the same location transforms into LOCAL, offering casual lunch favorites like fresh sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

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DanaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Brunch was amazing. Excellent service and delicious coffee.

Frog & the Hen

4.7

4.7 (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 3 days ago

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

Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens

4.7

4.7 (107)

$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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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

I love the pizza and the Caesar salad!! The wine and food are all great! The only complaint is that the last two times there have been sorority groups there that are too loud. Ruins the ambience to some degree! We will order to go next time instead of taking the chance!

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

Midtown Tavern

4.6

4.6 (85)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Midtown Tavern, a local neighborhood bar & Grill serving great food in a casual atmosphere. We have a modern tavern-style menu from burgers to wings and everything in between. We also have signature cocktails, wine, and cold specialty beer selections that are sure to please.

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Ray

Dined 6 days ago

Food was excellent, best burger in town The only drawback was no way to chill a bottle of wine I ordered so the bottle got too warm to drink

Sheehan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (496)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

12 beers on tap/fresh seafood/lively casual atmosphere

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Andrea M

Dined 6 days ago

Enjoyed our salmon, salads, and cheeseburger. It was early and the restaurant was less than full but our server was slow and not terribly friendly. Please offer some gluten-free desserts and more gluten-free entrees. I really enjoyed the summer salad

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