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Abel Brown, Augusta, GA

Abel Brown

4.9
4.9
2593 Reviews
$50 and over
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (706) 738-6491
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Class Piedmont: Barolo and Beyond

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    5:00 p.m.
    Join Master Sommelier Pablo Braida as he takes you through his ancestral home of Piedmont. Explore some of the World's most fascinating wines in a unique opportunity to taste vintages and rare wines side by side.
    Wine Class Piedmont: Barolo and Beyond photo
  • Wine Dinner: Barolo- The King of Italy

    US$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 20, 2025 only
    6:30 p.m.
    Don't miss this opportunity to join us in a once in a lifetime chance to experience back vintages and unicorn Barolo producers paired with a specially crafted five course menu from Chef Todd Shafer,
    Wine Dinner: Barolo- The King of Italy photo
  • Wine Class: Burgundy Part One

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 27, 2025 only
    5:00 p.m.
    Join Master Sommelier Pablo Braida as he takes on a journey through one of the most bewitching wine regions- Burgundy. This first installment will take a deep dive into the red wines of Burgundy. Leave this class with a greater understanding of the styles of the different villages.
    Wine Class: Burgundy Part One photo

What 2,593 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Central Georgia

    Best Food

  • Central Georgia

    Best Service

  • Central Georgia

    Best Ambience

  • Central Georgia

    Best Value

  • Central Georgia

    Innovative

  • Central Georgia

    Healthy

  • Central Georgia

    Hot spot

  • 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

    Best Service

  • Augusta

    Best Ambience

  • Augusta

    Best Value

  • Augusta

    Healthy

  • Augusta

    Hot spot

  • Augusta

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Augusta

    Romantic

  • Augusta

    Good for special occasions

  • Augusta

    Lively

  • Augusta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abel Brown offers a "fabulous special occasion meal" with "consistently excellent" food and service. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the menu boasts exquisite dishes, particularly the "best oysters in town." Guests rave about the sommelier's expertise and the knowledgeable waitstaff, making it a "must-visit" dining destination in Augusta.
2,593 Reviews
  1. Harriet

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a local favorite and did not disappoint this evening! From the hostess stand, to our great Server Mikey, to the other servers that helped out during our meal, everything was just right 

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  2. Peter

    Central Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great from greeting to dessert. Celebrating engagement, valentines, and birthday. All of the staff, meals, and experiences were amazing

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  3. Kyle

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are always pleased when we go to Able Brown. It’s our go to date night restaurant and definitely the best food in the CSRA. We can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Robert

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What an amazing restaurant. Excellent food everything was extremely tasty. Portions are good. Would definitely come back. could work a little on the ambiance and interior decor, but that’s being nitpicky. 

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently amazing… and obsessed with the new wine program! The bourbon bread pudding and a glass of Madeira are worth the trip to Abel Brown for sure!

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  6. Ron

    Atlanta

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters great as always. Heirloom tomato salad outstanding!! Great service. Enjoyable evening!!

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  7. Linda

    Central Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Great food and service. Planning to return next week!

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  8. Stacy

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing from start to finish!! Sommelier was very knowledgeable, service was impeccable, and food was beyond delicious!

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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, the service was equally great. From appetiser to dessert the food was well prepared and excellently well presented. Not only was the head wait staff very attentive, all of the support staff was equally attentive to the needs of the customers. We will definitely return. The artistic postcards presented at the end of the meal was an extra ordinary surprise.

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  10. Josie

    Atlanta

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing.

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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 2593 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Abel Brown

491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wheeler
  • Neighbourhood
    West Augusta
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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