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Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related..
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Jan 30, 2021, 5:29 PM

I know this isn't football related, but it is the offseason afterall. The wife and I are spending 2 nights in Augusta in February while she has some studies at Augusta Med. Thought I would take her out for a nice dinner, any suggestions? No commercialized chain restaurants - we like to find the local hole-in-the-wall places.

If I have a chance, I may look for a place to have a good cigar to kill some time, any smoke friendly recommendations are also welcome.

Never been to Augusta... Thanks.

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French Market Grille


Jan 30, 2021, 5:32 PM

thefrenchmarketgrille.com

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Jan 31, 2021, 1:35 AM

Agree on the French Market Grille. I like their crab chop. There used to be two FMG’s. Go to the one near Augusta National.

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They used to have the best peanut butter pie you could ever


Feb 1, 2021, 12:19 PM [ in reply to French Market Grille ]

imagine, maybe they still do.

Don't skip it if it's available.

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:38 PM

Frog Hollow.

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:41 PM

recommendations of what to order?

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:49 PM

Stuffed trout at French Marcket, anything at Ray’s , shrimp at Rhineharts and drunken ribeye at tbones ( Monday only )

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Jan 30, 2021, 6:53 PM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

Definitely second Frog Hollow

Some Others:

Raes
Farmhaus (great burgers)
Southbound Smokehouse
Rhineharts - everyone is right about those shrimp
Craft & Vine
Finch and Fifth

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Jan 31, 2021, 7:18 AM

Also fried oysters at Rineharts

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Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related..


Jan 30, 2021, 5:40 PM

Thanks, we will be there 2 nights, we'll try to stop by each.

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:45 PM

French Market Grill near the Augusta National, Ray’ s Coastal, Rhineharts ( best shrimp anywhere ) and Tbones all within 2 miles of the Augusta National. in that order.

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:46 PM

T-Bonz. Best steak in Augusta.

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Is the Discotheque Lounge from the 70s still open?***


Jan 30, 2021, 5:47 PM



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Re: Is the Discotheque Lounge from the 70s still open?***


Jan 30, 2021, 8:08 PM

Yes it is. However, I cannot speak to the status of the snake lady.

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Re: Is the Discotheque Lounge from the 70s still open?***


Feb 1, 2021, 9:28 AM

I saw her once back in the 80's. She must be pretty old by now. Heck, she was pretty old back then.

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The Town Tavern. If you can’t get in there, the Green Jacket.***


Jan 30, 2021, 5:47 PM



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Re: The Town Tavern. If you can’t get in there, the Green Jacket.***


Jan 30, 2021, 5:49 PM

Both closed

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Jan 30, 2021, 5:49 PM

Luigi’s on Broad Street. Best Italian in town. Ole mcDonalds Fish Camp in Sweetwater SC across the river.

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Jan 30, 2021, 7:15 PM

Luigis 3rd generation family owned ( I believe still same family running it) Italian. Lot of masters golfers used to go there in the old days. Pictures on the wall. Same location downtown from the beginning.

Sconyers BBQ has been in Augusta forever. Large portions. Good pulled port BB. Same location on south side of town for probably 40 years.

Another long time family owned deli- Hildebrants, open for lunch only, used to be a grocery store back in the day. I believe it’s in 3rd generation as well, been in same location for forever, downtown.

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Jan 30, 2021, 7:21 PM

As others have mentioned, Rae's Coastal Cafe is a hole in the wall place with great food....the only place that actually calls it by it's real name FROGMORE STEW (Beaufort Boil and Low country Boil).

Also has outside seating, maybe you can smoke Cigar, I don't know

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Frog Hollow overrated


Jan 30, 2021, 7:28 PM

Abel Brown.

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Jan 30, 2021, 7:47 PM

I cannot help you out on the cigar spot but I can on the food. French Matket Grille at Surrey Center is my go to place. I like the Crab Chop and Seafood Au Gratin. I had the stuffed trout last night for the first time and it was good but ranked third for me behind the other two dishes. They also do a good Poboy. Also in Surrey Center is Calverts that has been around forever and has a sunset special. Their Filet Mignon is incredible. The atmosphere is also better than at Tbones. For Italian in the same location is Olivianas. We are very fortunate to have some very good restaurants in Augusta.

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Jan 30, 2021, 8:15 PM

I forgot to say that you will get a good meal at any of the restaurants mentioned here. It boils down to personal preference. I have not gone to Luigi’s since COVID but, that place is like stepping back in time. Very nastalgic. I like their Greek Chicken. If you go there just be mindful that you are in downtown Augusta. So after dark park close to the restaurant. Since COVID, many of the restaurants mentioned on here require reservations. So check ahead. I was able to walk into the French Market last night without one but, it was early.

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Jan 30, 2021, 8:17 PM

Good intel, thanks folks.

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2nd on Calverts


Jan 30, 2021, 9:49 PM

Good atmosphere, great service. Always start with the seafood bisque.

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Jan 30, 2021, 10:26 PM

Raes Coastal Cafe - little known, off-the-beaten-path Caribbean restaurant, romantic gem for the locals, you'll need to punch it into your GPS to find it

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Rae’s Coastal


Jan 30, 2021, 10:38 PM

Get the salad formerly called Green jacket. You’re welcome.

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Jan 30, 2021, 11:02 PM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

At Raes Coastal Cafe I would recommend Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, and Crab Cakes(a menu special if available).

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Best one yet


Jan 30, 2021, 10:40 PM

Sheheens

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Jan 31, 2021, 2:04 AM

Cadwalladers Cafe

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Jan 31, 2021, 7:43 AM

Top two for hole in wall are Rhineharts for shrimps and Sports Center for a really good burger.

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Jan 31, 2021, 10:57 AM

As an Augustan, I agree with most of the restaurant recommendations you've received. I would also add Calvert's for fine dining. It's in Surrey Center where the French Market Grille is also located. The very best casual place for burgers is the Whiskey Bar & Grill downtown on Broad Street.

For a good cigar shop, my husband frequents Top Shelf Cigar Shoppe at 3957 Columbia Road in Martinez. They have an impressive humidor and comfortable smoking lounge. It's just off Washington Road and a few miles from Augusta proper. Well worth going a bit out of the way. Depending on the time of day you might find a few Tigers there <img border=">

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Cadwallers for fine dining


Feb 1, 2021, 11:23 AM

French Market either location for casual is good but
Villa Europa is a real gem !!!

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Cadwallers for fine dining


Feb 1, 2021, 11:23 AM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

French Market either location for casual is good but
Villa Europa is a real gem !!!

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Cadwallers for fine dining


Feb 1, 2021, 11:23 AM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

French Market either location for casual is good but
Villa Europa is a real gem !!!

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Cadwallers for fine dining


Feb 1, 2021, 11:23 AM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

French Market either location for casual is good but
Villa Europa is a real gem !!!

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Cadwallers for fine dining


Feb 1, 2021, 11:23 AM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

French Market either location for casual is good but
Villa Europa is a real gem !!!

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Jan 31, 2021, 5:27 PM

Oliviana’s for Italian.
French Market as others have said
SNUG if you want steak. Haven’t been in a while moved away 5 1/2 years ago.
Whiskey Bar and Grill downtown great burgers

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Sadly Snug closed


Feb 1, 2021, 11:29 AM

Mr Bentley was the best

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Feb 1, 2021, 5:02 PM [ in reply to Re: Augusta Restaurant Recommendations... not football related.. ]

Tiger8793 said:

Oliviana’s for Italian.
French Market as others have said
SNUG if you want steak. Haven’t been in a while moved away 5 1/2 years ago.
Whiskey Bar and Grill downtown great burgers




Teh SNUG restaurant closed some years back. It was good.

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Sconyers...only place i'd even consider.


Feb 1, 2021, 9:50 AM

Just make sure you're hungry.

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Boys...Mrs.Spud's birthday is coming up soon and these places look great! I


Feb 1, 2021, 6:14 PM

Just wish my feeble mind had seen Augusta...and not Augusta Road area!

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Feb 1, 2021, 9:48 PM

I moved away from Augusta over 10 years ago and was surprised to find so many of my old favorite restaurants still around. I frequented many of these establishments during the 15 years I lived there. You don’t have time to visit them all, but one that stands out and was one of my favorites is French Market Grill. Several people mentioned entrees that are always excellent...one of my favorites (if it’s still on the menu) is Blackened Grouper. Someone else mentioned their Peanut Butter Pie...that dessert is as good as you will find anywhere. I used to always get an order of crawfish for an appetizer and if I didn’t have to go back to work, they have a Cajun Martini that is like nothing you’ve ever had anywhere.

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Feb 1, 2021, 10:00 PM

shrisp at Rhinehart's!

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