Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Augusta

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Augusta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2555)

$50 and over

Regional American (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 (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

Frog Hollow Tavern

4.8

4.8 (4649)

$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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Sara

Dined 3 days ago

Everything about our experience at this restaurant was 100%!!!

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Popular dish

Wild Maine Mussels

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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Jamari

Dined 1 day ago

The food and drinks were amazing! We had great secluded seats by the bar and our server did an exceptional job in providing proper service for me and my girlfriend. As well helping make her birthday even more special to her. So we’ll definitely be back!!

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 11 Dec 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!

Augustino's at the Augusta Marriott

4.6

4.6 (694)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks is the perfect dining option 365 days a year. Always serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The restaurant menu features a distinctly Italian flair with Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood and more casual offerings. An extensive wine list is available for diners to select and compliment any meal, in almost any price range.
While elegant, the atmosphere has been designed for the comfort of our guests with intimate booths, two private dining spaces and an enclosed outdoor patio.
The restaurant is adjacent to the stately lounge and convenient to the hotel lobby Great Room.
Breakfast choices include ala carte dining with healthy, fit options . Lunch service also features more casual ala carte selections as well as a popular "create your own pasta bowl" option. Dinner service is all ala carte with daily and seasonal specials.

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Theresa

Dined 5 days ago

The steaks are always amazing! And the pork shank was delicious too. The pecan pie and tiramisu were very good.

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Popular dish

Shrimp & Italian Grits

Popular dish

12" New York Style

The Chop House - Augusta

4.6

4.6 (552)

$30 and under

Steak

North Leg

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Chop House® restaurants, where we strive to provide each guest with friendly service in an inviting environment. Our service and our food is guaranteed!

Established in 1992 by Mike Connor with the help of family and friends, The Chop House® has become one of the premier casual restaurant concepts in the Southeast, with 12 locations spread across 4 states.

Our number one goal is to provide a superior dining experience to every guest. We do this by providing guest-obsessed service and generous portions of delicious food using the freshest ingredients.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Took my managers to dinner and got the cowboy ribeye and it was amazing. Can’t wait to come back

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Popular dish

Ribeye

Midtown Tavern

4.6

4.6 (73)

$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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Robin

Dined 7 days ago

Brunch, the mimosas, breakfast burrito, breakfast, potatoes, waffles, and chicken, everything was delicious. Waitress was very nice.

Oliviana Bar Italiano & Pizzeria

4.6

4.6 (21)

$30 and under

Italian

Summerville

About the restaurant

Relaxed bistro offering Italian eats such as pizza, pasta & classic entrees, plus a spacious elevated bar, stellar wine list and seasonal craft cocktails. Private dining available for parties up to 24. Call the restaurant for details on private dining or reach out to sarah@olivianaitaliano.com

There is a 15 minute grace period for your reservation and after that time, your reservation will be released.

There will be a $25 outside food and beverage fee for any food or beverage brought in from outside including birthday cakes. We are not able to hold cakes in cooler space. Corkage fee is $25 per bottle and may not be an existing vintage on our list with a 2 bottle maximum.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Mary was our server and she was impeccable! The food was hot and delicious and the ambience was perfect for Christmas. We enjoyed our visit very much.

8595 Restaurant & Bar

4.1

4.1 (451)

$50 and over

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

Summerville

About the restaurant

8595 is a welcoming and approachable fine dining establishment located in the historic Partridge Inn. Led by Executive Chef Jeff Hairston, 8595 is proof that culinary creations can be as personal, powerful, and engaging as any work of art or piece of music. Every locally sourced ingredient, dash of spice, and delicate garnish blend seamlessly to put a modern twist on traditional southern cuisine.

With dishes ranging from duck fat fried chicken to shrimp and grits and a 60-day aged porterhouse steak, the deliciously distinct results stir the soul and harken back to the jubilance and vibrancy of Augusta’s days as our state capital.

Experience 8595... the flavor of Augusta.

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Lauren

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

Maurice provided excellent service. He was knowledgeable of the menu and very personable. I will be coming back and requesting him

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