Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Augusta by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Augusta using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#19. Oliviana's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 399 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. French Market Grille
- Rating: 3.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, American, French
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 10th St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tbonz Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2856 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. California Dreaming
- Rating: 3.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: American, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Rhinehart's Oyster Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3051 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Takosushi
- Rating: 3.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 437 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rae's Coastal Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3208 West Wimbledon Drive Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Boll Weevil
- Rating: 3.8/5 (630 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 9th St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Calvert's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 475 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Hunan Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 Furys Ferry Road Ste 110 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Finch & Fifth
- Rating: 4.2/5 (389 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 379 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Happy House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3008 Deans Bridge Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Korean
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#6. Frog & the Hen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 466 Flowing Wells Road Ste 4 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Curry Hut
- Rating: 4.2/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Becks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2111 Kings Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (394 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 491 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Craft & Vine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1204 Broad St. Ste B Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Frog Hollow Tavern
- Rating: 4.4/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1282 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
