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Abel Brown, Augusta, GA

Abel Brown

4.9
4.9
2536 Reviews
$50 and over
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (706) 738-6491
  • Website
    http://www.abelbrownaugusta.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Todd Schafer
  • Private party facilities
    We have a room that accommodates up to 40 people for private dinners.
  • Location
    491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909
  • Area
    West Augusta
  • Cross Street
    Wheeler
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters on the Half Shell

    • eaUS$2.50
    • ½ DozenUS$14.00
    • DozenUS$28.00

  • Specialty on the Half Shell

    • eaUS$3.00
    • ½ DozenUS$18.00
    • DozenUS$36.00

  • Oyster ShooterUS$5.00

    house oyster, Durty Gurl Bloody Mary mix, Wheatley vodka

    • Broiled Oysters

      jalapeño, harissa lime butter, parmesan

      • ½ DozenUS$18.00
      • DozenUS$34.00

    • Oysters Rockefeller

      spinach, pernod, shallots, parmesan

      • ½ DozenUS$18.00
      • DozenUS$34.00

    • Pickeled Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00

      U-12 shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce

      • Smoked SalmonUS$16.00

        herb smear, capers, chopped boiled egg, marbled rye melba toast point

        Small Plates

        • Johnny CakeUS$15.00

          smoked Tillamook cheddar pimento cheese, andouille, chives

          • Crispy Smoked Chicken ThighsUS$14.00

            xo sauce, scallion vinaigrette

            • Smoked Bluefish DipUS$15.00

              pumpernickel toast, fried caper, chive and lemon, everything bagel seasoning

              • Hush PuppiesUS$12.00

                duck confit, poblano, butternut squash, whipped sorghum butter

                • Charcuterie BoardUS$22.00

                  assorted artisan meats & cheeses, toast points

                  • Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

                    flash fried, balsamic reduction, goat cheese, marcona almonds

                    • Deviled EggsUS$10.00

                      parsley puree, bottarga, trout roe

                      Soups & Salads

                      • WedgeUS$15.00

                        blue cheese, heirloom tomatoes, bacon, hearts of palm, herb buttermilk ranch

                        • CaesarUS$14.00

                          romaine, parmesan, boquerones, parmesan crisp

                          • Golden BeetUS$13.00

                            pickled peaches, goat cheese, endive, frisée, pecans, basil vinaigrette

                            • EndiveUS$12.00

                              candied pecans, blue cheese, apples, radicchio, grapefruit, basil vinaigrette

                              • She Crab SoupUS$14.00

                                fresh crab meat, chives, espelette pepper, cream sherry

                                Large Plates

                                • Jumbo Shrimp & GritsUS$32.00

                                  cheddar grits, andouille sausage, jalapeno cornbread, almond romesco

                                  • Pan Roasted Maine SalmonUS$32.00

                                    Brandade johnny, melted leeks, caviar cream, smoked trout roe

                                    • Joyce Farms ChickenUS$28.00

                                      Hot honey smoked thigh, squash puree, baked flageolet beans, bitter greans

                                      • Kurobuta PorkchopUS$38.00

                                        cheesy "heat" grits, shrimp and andouille gumbo, cornbread

                                        • 14oz Grilled Ribeye US$46.00

                                          Sweet potato fingerlings, brussels leaves, chermoula, red onion jam, butternut squash

                                          • Crispy Duck Confit & Blackened Duck Breast US$40.00

                                            Boudin rice grits, crawfish butter

                                            • "Bone In" Crispy CauliflowerUS$22.00

                                              Winter squash puree, garlic shallot chili crunch, black truffle salad, A1

                                              • Seasonal Veggie PlateUS$28.00

                                                Vegan collard greens, brioche pimento grilled cheese, winter squash, cauliflower cream

                                                • 24-Hour Braised Beef Short RibUS$35.00

                                                  Ras el hanout, baby fall vegetables, black garlic labneh, veal jus

                                                  Last updated: 16 November 2023

                                                  What 2,536 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.9
                                                  4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.9Food
                                                  • 4.9Service
                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                  • 4.6Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Best Overall

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                                                    Innovative

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Healthy

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Good for special occasions

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Lively

                                                  • Central Georgia

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Best Overall

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Best Food

                                                  • Augusta

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                                                    Best Value

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Healthy

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Romantic

                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Good for special occasions

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                                                    Lively

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                                                    Most Booked

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Abel Brown delights with its "superb, inventive, fresh" cuisine and "excellent" service, making it a favorite in Augusta. The oyster selection is a standout, complemented by thoughtful specials and creative cocktails. Diners rave about the "perfect" date night atmosphere and "incredible" dining experiences that leave lasting impressions.

                                                  2,536 Reviews

                                                  1. Jazmin

                                                    Central Georgia

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Food was really delicious and the service was amazing.

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                                                  2. Dorothy

                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                    18 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    18 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Our waiter front end service was amazing! Once seated our waiter Michael was entertaining, so funny. It was my SIL 36 Anniversary and he made it so special. The food was as always, great. I don’t care what we get, but I always need Todd’s French fries. A great evening. Thank you for ensuring it was!

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                                                  3. Karrie

                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                    10 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    10 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Our server, Ariel, was wonderful and made wonderful suggestions. We both ordered the specials and everything tasted delicious, was plated beautifully, and perfectly seasoned. We will be back! 

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                                                  4. LindseyW

                                                    Raleigh

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Food and service was outstanding! Highly recommend!

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                                                  5. Chris

                                                    Philadelphia

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Excellent food and atmosphere. Oysters delicious.

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                                                  6. Paula

                                                    Portland

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great ambience, the staff bend over backwards to accommodate your special requests (like sharing plates) and the food is out of this world delicious!

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                                                  7. Elaine

                                                    Georgia

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    As always, food was delicious, server was awesome.

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                                                  8. Justin

                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Absolutely wonderful food and service! Our waiter, Michael made our experience the best yet, his energy and excitement about the menu made us want to try more and more!

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                                                  9. Priscilla

                                                    Louisville

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    I love this restaurant! Our server, Mike was amazing! Food was delicious & I love the bread pudding! I will definitely be back to this restaurant, if I am in Augusta, GA area.

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                                                  10. JeffB

                                                    Charleston

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Food was excellent and Brian, the bartender, was very helpful! Highly recommend!

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Abel Brown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (706) 738-6491.

                                                  Abel Brown is rated 4.9 stars by 2536 OpenTable diners.

                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 43 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  Google Map for Abel Brown

                                                  491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    Wheeler
                                                  • Area
                                                    West Augusta
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                  • Price
                                                    $50 and over
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Smart Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    None
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                    Todd Schafer
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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