Highest-rated restaurants in Augusta by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Augusta, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. The Brunch House of Augusta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 573 Greene St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 491 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. La Casa Latina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2310 Lumpkin Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: International Grocery, Latin American, Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Craft & Vine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1204 Broad St. Ste B Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Frog Hollow Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1282 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Arsenal Taproom + Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1419 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Hooks & Cook Fish And Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1820 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. India Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 Shartom Drive Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Lahore Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 Shartom Drive Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Hildebrandt's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 6th St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, German
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Pho Viet Augusta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3031 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Toasty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2808 Wheeler Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Lokos Tacos - Washington Rd

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2825 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Ubora Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1128 Jones St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Surcheros Fresh Mex - Augusta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2907 Washington Road Ste 402 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Honey from The Rock Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2621 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Hawaiian Style BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2801 Washington Road Ste 105 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Persis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 3112 Washington Road Ste J & K Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Relic Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1504 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Chef's House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1729 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Taco Madre

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3450 Wrightsboro Road Ste D225 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Mirin Fusion Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 Crane Creek Drive Ste 402 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Lily Coffee Tea And Bread

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1378 Laney Walker Blvd. Ste 101 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Kitchen Kings x Natta's Sweet Treats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1370 Gordon Hwy Ste B Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Bakeries, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The SolFood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 471 Highland Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Humanitree House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 8th St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1858 Central Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Jackie M's & Son

- Rating: 4.7/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3308 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Nutritious Alternatives

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cafe On Eighth

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 8th St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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