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Abel Brown, Augusta, GA

Abel Brown

4.9
4.9
2627 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
    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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    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 Class Napa Valley: Valley Floor VS Hillsides Photo

Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters on the Half Shell

    • ea$2.50
    • ½ Dozen$14.00
    • Dozen$28.00

  • Specialty on the Half Shell

    • ea$3.00
    • ½ Dozen$18.00
    • Dozen$36.00

  • Oyster Shooter$5.00

    house oyster, Durty Gurl Bloody Mary mix, Wheatley vodka

    • Broiled Oysters

      jalapeño, harissa lime butter, parmesan

      • ½ Dozen$18.00
      • Dozen$34.00

    • Oysters Rockefeller

      spinach, pernod, shallots, parmesan

      • ½ Dozen$18.00
      • Dozen$34.00

    • Pickeled Shrimp Cocktail$15.00

      U-12 shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce

      • Smoked Salmon$16.00

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

        Small Plates

        • Johnny Cake$15.00

          smoked Tillamook cheddar pimento cheese, andouille, chives

          • Crispy Smoked Chicken Thighs$14.00

            xo sauce, scallion vinaigrette

            • Smoked Bluefish Dip$15.00

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

              • Hush Puppies$12.00

                duck confit, poblano, butternut squash, whipped sorghum butter

                • Charcuterie Board$22.00

                  assorted artisan meats & cheeses, toast points

                  • Brussel Sprouts$12.00

                    flash fried, balsamic reduction, goat cheese, marcona almonds

                    • Deviled Eggs$10.00

                      parsley puree, bottarga, trout roe

                      Soups & Salads

                      • Wedge$15.00

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

                        • Caesar$14.00

                          romaine, parmesan, boquerones, parmesan crisp

                          • Golden Beet$13.00

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

                            • Endive$12.00

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

                              • She Crab Soup$14.00

                                fresh crab meat, chives, espelette pepper, cream sherry

                                Large Plates

                                • Jumbo Shrimp & Grits$32.00

                                  cheddar grits, andouille sausage, jalapeno cornbread, almond romesco

                                  • Pan Roasted Maine Salmon$32.00

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

                                    • Joyce Farms Chicken$28.00

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

                                      • Kurobuta Porkchop$38.00

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

                                        • 14oz Grilled Ribeye $46.00

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

                                          • Crispy Duck Confit & Blackened Duck Breast $40.00

                                            Boudin rice grits, crawfish butter

                                            • "Bone In" Crispy Cauliflower$22.00

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

                                              • Seasonal Veggie Plate$28.00

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

                                                • 24-Hour Braised Beef Short Rib$35.00

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

                                                  Last updated: November 16, 2023

                                                  What 2,627 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

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                                                  • Central Georgia

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                                                    Hot spot

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                                                    Neighborhood gem

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                                                    Great for fine wines

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                                                    Good for special occasions

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                                                  • Augusta

                                                    Best Overall

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                                                    Neighborhood gem

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                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Abel Brown in Augusta offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." Known for "amazing oysters" and a "creative menu," the establishment consistently impresses guests with its "impeccable service" and "delicious" dishes. Ideal for special occasions, it remains a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike.

                                                  2,627 Reviews

                                                  1. DebDeb VIP

                                                    Chicago10 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Amazing! The food, the bar, the drinks, service, everything was phenomenal!

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                                                  2. William

                                                    Nashville3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Excellent Vibe and selections. Mike was wonderful, save room for desert

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                                                  3. Matthew

                                                    Kansas City1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The wait staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. The food was impeccable!!! Great place for a date night!!

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                                                  4. Brian VIP

                                                    Atlanta32 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Perfect Friday night family dinner. Deviled eggs so pretty, smooth, tasty. Wedge and tomato salads works of art and super tasty. The pork chop is a total gangster dish - freaking beautiful and flavor out the wazoo! The waiter was just about perfect, he was. Great night! Love this place

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                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Nashville1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Everything, from food to service was great. Really appreciated that the reception area called to confirm reservation and took the guess work out.

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                                                  6. Luke VIP

                                                    Los Angeles1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Best restaurant in Augusta. Always solid food and service

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                                                  7. PaulH

                                                    Atlanta5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 6 days 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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                                                  8. Sean

                                                    Alabama2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                    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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                                                  9. ThomasD

                                                    Atlanta1 review

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                    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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                                                  10. Mej0362

                                                    Atlanta13 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                    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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                                                  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 2627 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 PM
                                                  Booked 34 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
                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                    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
                                                    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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