Abel Brown

4.9

2621 Reviews

$50 and over

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

9:30 p.m.

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Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

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 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
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
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

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Experiences

Wine Class Napa Valley: Valley Floor VS Hillsides
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:00 p.m.
Do you think you know Napa Valley? Get to know the complex structure and styles of Napa Valley Floor and Hillside wines with Master Sommelier Pablo Braida, who worked in Napa Valley for several years before coming on at Abel Brown.
Wine Dinner: Barolo- The King of Italy
US$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 5, 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,

Popular dishes

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

What 2,621 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Georgia
Best Overall
Central Georgia
Best Food
Central Georgia
Best Service
Central Georgia
Best Ambience
Central Georgia
Best Value
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
Neighbourhood gem
Augusta
Romantic
Augusta
Good for special occasions
Augusta
Lively
Augusta
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Abel Brown in Augusta offers a "consistently amazing" dining experience with "excellent food and service." Noted for "creative menu" items and "tasty" dishes, the restaurant excels in seafood, particularly their "amazing oysters." Customers praise the "knowledgeable" staff, including standout servers like Michael and Sophia, ensuring a memorable meal every visit.

2,621 Reviews

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PaulH
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful as was the service! Definitely recommend the oysters!
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Sean
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and flavorful menu executed perfectly. Enjoyed to dine somewhere the chef understands flavor and how to pair them in a dish that makes sense.
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ThomasD
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Crab cakes out of this world! Out of Rockfeller oyster at 8pm on a Saturday night… Too bad!
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Mej0362
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were going out for my birthday. We started with oyster Rockefeller which was excellent, then I had the beet salad which was good and my wife had she crab soup that she said was very good. For our main course I had the pork chop which was excellent and my wife had the salmon which she liked very much. To finish things off we shared a chocolate bread pudding which was fantastic. The service was good and they were very busy but nothing really took too long to prepare. It was noisy but no so much that it was troublesome. Of course when you dine in nice places you are going to pay so not the kind of place we would eat at once a week or anything. Occasionally treat yourself to Abel Browns you can’t go wrong.
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James
VIP
Georgia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Abel Brown for top of the line, creative food choices, personalized service from the moment we walked in the door, smiles from staffing at every level! When making our special occasion dining choices, or just dinner out, Abel Brown tops our ready list! And their price points work for us too!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phillip provided excellent service during our dining experience. We had several dozen oysters, apps, drinks, and dessert. All very delicious!
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JENNIFERP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was so good and the service was amazing.
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Sonia
VIP
Washington DC
41 reviews
3.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I looked forward to dining here and I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, my dining experience was a mixed bag. While the service and one of the dishes were good, the other items were mediocre.
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sekeno
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Michael Webster was AMAZING. He was super professional, knew his stuff in terms of the menu, providing recommendations, and so friendly. The food presentation was great. I will recommend this restaurant to many of my guests attending this conference. I would come back to Abel Brown a thousand times.
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Constance
Georgia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Oysters were fantastic. Service was excellent. Waitress knew and was excited about menu. She had an awesome attitude.
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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 2621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

9:30 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

Additional information

Cross Street
Wheeler
Neighbourhood
West Augusta
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 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

Website
http://www.abelbrownaugusta.com/
Phone number
(706) 738-6491
Private party facilities
We have a room that accommodates up to 40 people for private dinners.

Featured in

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Abel Brown

Make a reservation

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Wine Class Napa Valley: Valley Floor VS Hillsides

Wine Dinner: Barolo- The King of Italy

Broiled Oysters

Oysters Rockefeller

Oyster Shooter

Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shell

Specialty on the Half Shell

Oyster ShooterUS$5.00

Broiled Oysters

Oysters Rockefeller

Pickeled Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00

Smoked SalmonUS$16.00

Small Plates

Johnny CakeUS$15.00

Crispy Smoked Chicken ThighsUS$14.00

Smoked Bluefish DipUS$15.00

Hush PuppiesUS$12.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$22.00

Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

Deviled EggsUS$10.00

Soups & Salads

WedgeUS$15.00

CaesarUS$14.00

Golden BeetUS$13.00

EndiveUS$12.00

She Crab SoupUS$14.00

Large Plates

Jumbo Shrimp & GritsUS$32.00

Pan Roasted Maine SalmonUS$32.00

Joyce Farms ChickenUS$28.00

Kurobuta PorkchopUS$38.00

14oz Grilled Ribeye US$46.00

Crispy Duck Confit & Blackened Duck Breast US$40.00

"Bone In" Crispy CauliflowerUS$22.00

Seasonal Veggie PlateUS$28.00

24-Hour Braised Beef Short RibUS$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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