Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Central Georgia

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Central Georgia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2555)

$50 and over

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.

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RandallVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great restaurant with great food and service. The upscale diner look is a little too stark for my tastes, but don’t let that stop you from coming to enjoy the dining experience.

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4.9

4.9 (972)

$31 to $50

American

Martinez

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated restaurant that offers an American cuisine with extensive bar and wine selection. We also offer a private dining room for all your business and social needs

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Always incredible meal and service! Attention to detail. My favorite place.

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

Becks

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

Bianca's

4.9

4.9 (255)

$31 to $50

Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Bianca's Restaurant is fine dining in Northwest Albany offering pasta, steak, seafood, pizza and more. The menu offers mouthwatering everyday options along with amazing daily specials created by our talented chef. The dessert menu is tempting to anyone with or without a sweet tooth, it's just that good! The cozy, upscale atmosphere paired with the extensive wine list makes you feel like you aren't in South Georgia, but the friendly staff reminds you that you are and definitely makes you feel like family!

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Brittany

Dined 1 day ago

One of our favorite restaurants! Love the new additions to the place.

Osteria Olio

4.8

4.8 (258)

$30 and under

Italian

Athens

About the restaurant

Osteria Olio offers a refined dining experience in Athens, focusing on modern Italian cuisine infused with a Southern perspective. The establishment prides itself on serving regionally inspired dishes alongside creative cocktails and a notable selection of wines. The ambiance is characterized by beautiful design and warm hospitality, creating an inviting and lively atmosphere for all patrons. The menu at Osteria Olio is crafted to honor local growers and purveyors, with a seasonal emphasis on made-from-scratch pastas, pizzas, and antipasti. Accompanying these dishes is an impressive Italian wine list and a variety of creative cocktails, ensuring a diverse and satisfying culinary experience for guests.

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Douglas

Dined 2 days ago

Well appointed and warm environment. Delicious food. Nice night out for family and friends.

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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Ryan

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Come here often for the best Irish Pub experience in Augusta, came here this particular evening to celebrate my graduation from grad school. It never disappoints! Love the atmosphere, loved the tortellini (add the scallops!), and my buddy said “best ribeye steak he’s ever had”.

Company Supply Rotisserie Bistro

4.7

4.7 (77)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Dublin

About the restaurant

Company Supply offers award winning contemporary Cajun and Creole cuisine with a "Southern Spin". New Orleans native, Richard Mascaro and his wife Colby returned to her home town and opened the doors in 2015. Diners enjoy casual elegance in the restored F.W. Woolworth building located next to Jackson Plaza.

Creative takes on Southern and Creole Cuisine bring traditions like our award winning Catfish Perdu, Crawfish Étouffée and Grits and Grillades to Dublin. Craft cocktails, an ever-changing 16 beer craft tap and the freshest oysters in Middle Georgia are just a little "lagniappe" to the beautiful building we call home.

Our Bar Side stage boasts live acts from around the region Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with regular performances on Jackson Plaza in front of the fountain. If y'all don't get enough to eat or have too much fun on Friday, we will get you right with our brunch on Saturday and then after Church on Sunday.

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Jennifer

Dined 6 days ago

This was our first time to Company Supply in Dublin, Ga. The area was nice. Seating was comfortable and the staff was amazing. The food was cooked to order, arrived hot and there was so much I couldn't finish it all! Highly recommend this place if you're around the area!

Pineapple Ink Tavern

4.5

4.5 (125)

$30 and under

Cuban

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Authentic Cuban Cuisine
Cigar menu
Rum Bar
Augusta Magazines Best of Augusta 2020 Winner
Come try our signature Cuban Sandwich
Trendy Atmosphere

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Billy

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We love this place! Great atmosphere and food! Service is always slow so if you are in a rush this is not the place for you. Food, drinks and just overall sense of vibe makes the wait worth it IMO. Btw- one of the best places for wings in the area, both on regular nights and brunch!

Piedmont Dining Room

3.5

3.5 (476)

$31 to $50

American

Pine Mountain

About the restaurant

If you’re seeking a casual lunch, a relaxing dinner, or just a drink at the bar, the Piedmont Dining Room is your go-to spot. Delicious appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées such as steaks, seafood, chicken, and Pasta are available during our dinner hours. Top the evening off with one of our delicious desserts.

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Ken

Dined 6 days ago

Our meal was excellent, our server was exemplar and the atmosphere was perfect!

Loom

3.2

3.2 (166)

$31 to $50

American

Macon

About the restaurant

Welcome to Loom. A chef-driven, signature restaurant located in downtown Macon, Georgia, inside Hotel Forty Five. Blending southern charm with soulful sophistication, featuring elevated dishes rooted by our heritage, but inspired by the freshest ingredients each season has to offer.

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Kenneth

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Food and drink came out on a timely basis by friendly, competent staff. The food was absolutely fantastic. Definitely the best food I’ve had since living in Macon. Will definitely be back!

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