Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Central Georgia

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Updated December 05, 2024

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 (2555)

$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

AVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Dinner was delicious! Everyone's plate was as though we had not eaten all day....nothing was left. Our waiter was wonderful....he was patient, knowledgeable, and found a way to never interrupt us while talking. We always look forward to going to Abel Brown!

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4.9

4.9 (1100)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

Food was spectacular! Staff was also! Thank you for making a regular Wednesday evening dinner really great!

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Popular dish

Lasagna Rustica

Cadwalladers Cafe

4.9

4.9 (972)

$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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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Always incredible meal and service! Attention to detail. My favorite place.

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

Becks

4.9

4.9 (1194)

$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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BrianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always enjoy the fun atmosphere and great food at Becks. The cowgirl ribeye special is excellent as are the onion rings!

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

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 on Dec 1, 2024

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

Edgar's Grille - Augusta

4.7

4.7 (1989)

$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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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

From the second we hit the restaurant we were met with exceptional service! The hostess greeted us and noted it was our anniversary, letting us know our table was all ready for us. Our server was extremely knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and consistently checked on us. The food itself was phenomenal- highly recommend the crab stuffed catfish! Overall it was a dinner to remember!

Sheehan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (455)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

12 beers on tap/fresh seafood/lively casual atmosphere

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Neville

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Great experience at Sheehan’s. We had a soup which was wonderful and the duck was cooked to perfection. Only drawback they didn’t have the whiskey cake available for dessert. Highly recommend this place!

The Chop House - Athens

4.6

4.6 (698)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Athens

About the restaurant

The Chop House in Athens, GA has the best steaks and chops in town! Enjoy delicious appetizers, along with the finest steaks, chops and fresh U.S.D.C. inspected seafood. We work hard to create a warm, inviting atmosphere and strive for 100% guest satisfaction.

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SteveVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My wife and I ENJOYED our annual Christmas dinner at "The Chop House! Our waitress, Sydney, was GREAT! She was excellent at multi-tasking, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our calamari/shrimp appetizer was piping hot and tasty. My wife LOVED her Pomegranate Martini, and my draft Miller Lite was ice cold. My Filet and my wife's Prime Rib were tender, seasoned, and delicious! This restaurant is a TREASURE!!

Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant- Thomasville

4.6

4.6 (125)

$30 and under

Italian

Thomasville

About the restaurant

Mom and Dad's Italian Restaurant is a small, family-owned and run Italian restaurant in Thomasville, Georgia. We consider ourselves a casual-fine dining and family atmosphere in which everyone can feel comfortable and find something to eat and drink. We've been a purveyor of traditional, house-made Italian cuisine in Thomasville since 1977. Our menu features classic Italian dishes ranging from spaghetti with house-made marinara or beef ragú and house-made fettuccine and lasagna to fresh fish and steaks. Our restaurant features a full bar serving beer, wine, and liquor, including craft cocktails, as well as a porch with limited seating. We also have a Bakery with a commercial kitchen in which all of our desserts are made including a variety of cheesecakes, tiramisu, and cannoli. We treat our guests like family and we look forward to serving you!

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Kristi

Dined 2 days ago

Great Italian food!! Food tasty very good. Service was outstanding!

French Market Grille - Surrey Center

4.4

4.4 (21)

$30 and under

Creole

West Augusta

About the restaurant

An Augusta, GA tradition! French Market Grille has been offering authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine in a festive New Orleans-inspired atmosphere since 1984. Some of our menu favorites include Crawfish Etoufée, Shrimp Po' Boy, Crab Chop a la Charles, Gumbo, Oysters, and more. We're open for lunch and dinner, 7 days per week, plus brunch and live music on weekends! Happy Hour is Monday - Thursday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM and Friday/Saturday from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Located conveniently close to The Augusta National Golf Course and the University. We offer student specials! Reservations available.

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John

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

It was a very nice dinner. We would go back again.

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