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 (2697)

$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

Adam

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous experience for our group. I’m sure we were the loud ones with a group of 12, but thank you for hosting a wonderful Oyster Experience. My customer and my teammates really enjoyed dinner!

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4.9

4.9 (1012)

$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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Ronald

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible food. Food that is unique to Cadwalladers Café! The risotto is a standout with incredible mushrooms! Great wine, beer amd liqour selection. Yummy desserts too. Thank you to all the satff that work together to make a great experience.

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

Becks

4.8

4.8 (1303)

$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
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JoshuahVIP

Dined 2 days ago

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 (1121)

$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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KimberleyVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Nice inviting atmosphere! Food is so good!! And the customer service top tier! Make sure you get their mimosas.

Bianca's

4.8

4.8 (309)

$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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Kimberly

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We had Father’s Day brunch, and is was amazing as always.

Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens

4.7

4.7 (106)

$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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Alan

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a great time here! Just learned last night about upsizing the pizza. Worked great for a party of 4.

Cucina 503

4.6

4.6 (1147)

$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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BernardVIP

Dined 2 days ago

ENjoyed the lamb shank was one of the best we have ever had

Midtown Tavern

4.6

4.6 (84)

$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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scotty

Dined on May 24, 2025

Good food and service enjoyed! Overall, very good experience will be back. Scotty

Sheehan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (495)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

12 beers on tap/fresh seafood/lively casual atmosphere

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Rybecca

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We loved the seafood bisque, fish and chips and the duck. Our server also recommended the sundae for dessert which was amazing!

Tacocat

4.5

4.5 (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

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