18 Best Restaurants and Bars in Augusta, GA During Masters Week
Frog Hollow Tavern on Broad Street, minutes from Augusta National, is Augusta's top pick for a post-Masters meal. It leads a list of 18 restaurants and bars across Augusta, North Augusta and Summerville worth building a Masters Week itinerary around, spanning oyster bars, steakhouses, barbecue, and Luigi's, a family-owned spot operating since 1949.
When you've finished a day at
The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, the proper way to close it out is a meal at one of Augusta's established restaurants.
Though the city's dining scene draws the most attention during Masters Week, it holds up year-round: refined Southern cooking, steakhouses, and inventive bar-and-table fare across Downtown, Summerville, Surrey Center and North Augusta.
Whether it's a celebratory dinner, drinks with friends, or a long lunch between rounds, here are 18 restaurants Augusta locals return to and visitors remember after the green jacket is awarded.
Rank | Restaurant | Area | Best For |
|---|
1 | Frog Hollow Tavern | Broad Street, Downtown | Upscale farm-to-table, closest fine dining to the course |
2 | Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar | Surrey Center | Oyster program, elevated Southern classics |
3 | Beck's | Summerville | Surf and turf, wood-fired steaks |
4 | Oliviana Bar Italiano & Pizzeria | Surrey Center | House-made pasta, celebratory group dinners |
5 | Craft & Vine | Downtown | Cocktails, small plates, late-night stop |
6 | Brinkley's Chop House | SRP Ballpark, North Augusta | Premium steaks with ballpark views |
7 | Salt + Marrow Kitchen | Crowne Plaza, North Augusta | Wood-fired steaks and seafood |
8 | Edgar's Grille | Augusta | Signature steaks, culinary-education giving program |
9 | Raes Coastal Café | Wimbledon Drive | Casual coastal fare, local favorite |
10 | Whiskey Bar Kitchen | Downtown | Craft burgers and 200-plus whiskies |
11 | Sole Augusta | Downtown | Tapas, sushi and steaks, late-night crowd |
12 | Farmhaus Burger | Downtown and Flowing Wells | Gourmet burgers, casual crowd |
13 | Southbound Smokehouse | SRP Ballpark, North Augusta | Slow-smoked barbecue, live music |
14 | The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery | Downtown | Dessert, Sunday brunch |
15 | Luigi's | Near the Augusta Museum of History | Greek-Italian menu, open since 1949 |
Table lists 15 of the 18 restaurants covered below; Manuel's Bread Café, Arsenal Tap Room and Tank N Taps Sports Bar are covered in the full list underneath. Neighborhood and specialty details per each restaurant's own listing.
The Best Restaurants and Bars in Augusta During Masters Week
Best for: upscale farm-to-table dining closest to the course.
Located on Broad Street, a few blocks from the Savannah River and minutes from Augusta National, Frog Hollow is the standard-bearer for upscale farm-to-table dining in Augusta. Locally and regionally sourced ingredients drive a seasonal New American menu and an extensive wine list, making it a favorite among Masters attendees.
Best for: a curated oyster program with a Southern menu.
Located in Surrey Center, just south of Augusta National, Abel Brown pairs a moody dining room with an elegant take on Southern classics: a thoughtfully curated oyster program, fresh seafood, and plates like deviled eggs, smoked chicken thighs, and shrimp and grits.
Best for: surf and turf in a polished setting.
Known for elevated surf-and-turf, Beck's serves wood-fired steaks, cold-water oysters, and craft cocktails. The Summerville location sits minutes from both Augusta National and Downtown, making it a convenient upscale stop.
Best for: a celebratory group dinner.
A refined take on classic Italian in Surrey Center, Oliviana's house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and deep wine list suit a celebratory meal or a larger group dinner just a few miles from Augusta National.
Best for: cocktails and a late-night bite Downtown.
A sibling restaurant to Frog Hollow Tavern, this Downtown Augusta spot centers on hand-crafted cocktails, artisan pizzas, charcuterie, and small plates. The moody, refined interior suits a post-Masters nightcap as well as it does dinner.
Best for: a premium steakhouse with a view.
Set at North Augusta's SRP Ballpark, Brinkley's pairs prime cuts and seafood with one of the liveliest locations in town: a stylish dining room, signature steaks, and Butcher Boards that make it one of the premier steakhouses during Masters Week.
Best for: wood-fired steak and seafood in North Augusta.
Located in the Crowne Plaza in North Augusta, this open-kitchen restaurant builds its menu around wood-fired technique: charred steaks, seafood, and refined plates in an industrial-chic dining room.
Best for: a meal that also supports culinary education.
A refined New American menu with a Southern edge, Edgar's Grille is known for hand-cut signature steaks. Proceeds support a culinary education mission, adding a meaningful angle to the dining room's elegant setting.
Best for: eating where locals eat.
Tucked among trees on Wimbledon Drive, Raes serves authentic coastal cuisine, including Jamaican jerk chicken, New Orleans-style fried shrimp, and a signature crab soup: a solid pick for a casual lunch or a low-key evening with friends.
Best for: burgers paired with an extensive whiskey list.
Part craft-burger joint, part haven for Japanese comfort food, with more than 200 whiskies on the list, this laid-back Downtown fixture is a strong pick for burger lovers who want quality without any pretense.
Best for: a late-night Masters Week crowd.
Sole runs a menu from tapas to sushi to steaks in a sleek Downtown space with a lively patio. It's a popular late-night stop during Masters Week for inventive cocktails and an upbeat room.
Best for: a relaxed, chef-driven burger.
Gourmet burgers, craft beer, and locally sourced ingredients define Farmhaus, with two Augusta locations, Downtown and Flowing Wells, both consistently busy during tournament week.
Best for: a quiet riverside break from tournament crowds.
Set in North Augusta's Hammonds Ferry neighborhood, Manuel's serves French bistro favorites with Southern touches. The riverside patio offers a calmer alternative to the Masters Week crowds.
Best for: barbecue with live music and ballpark views.
Also at SRP Ballpark, Southbound Smokehouse serves slow-smoked barbecue and elevated bar fare, with live music and indoor-outdoor seating overlooking the field: a relaxed alternative to the higher-energy spots on this list.
Best for: dessert and Sunday brunch.
A local institution known for its desserts, including the 7th Heaven layer cake, the Boll Weevil also serves hearty Southern dishes in a cozy, casual space. Its Sunday brunch is a simple, worthwhile stop on its own.
Best for: Augusta dining history.
One of Augusta's longest-standing family-owned restaurants, Luigi's serves a Greek-Italian menu in a warm, old-school room next to the Augusta Museum of History. Established in 1949, it remains a Masters Week favorite.
Best for: craft beer and a casual unwind.
In the Summerville district, Arsenal Tap Room specializes in creative grilled cheese sandwiches and more than 150 craft beers from around the world: a casual, quirky stop for out-of-town visitors looking for a familiar pint.
Best for: catching other sports during Masters Week.
Augusta's only Downtown sports bar offers a relaxed setting with bar bites, big screens, and local brews, ideal for fans who want to keep up with other games while in town for the tournament.
Eighteen restaurants is a good sign for a city. A strong local dining scene is one of the things buyers ask about most when they're deciding whether Augusta is a place to just visit, or a place to live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants near Augusta National during Masters Week?
Frog Hollow Tavern on Broad Street and Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar in Surrey Center sit closest to the course, both a few minutes' drive from Augusta National. Beck's, in Summerville, is another short trip from both the course and Downtown.
Do Augusta restaurants require reservations during Masters Week?
Demand rises sharply across Augusta's top restaurants during tournament week, so booking well in advance, often weeks ahead, is standard practice for tables at spots like Frog Hollow Tavern, Beck's, and Brinkley's Chop House. Casual spots like Farmhaus Burger and Whiskey Bar Kitchen are more likely to accommodate walk-ins.
What neighborhoods have the best restaurants for Masters Week?
Downtown Augusta and Surrey Center have the heaviest concentration of standout restaurants, while North Augusta's SRP Ballpark area (Brinkley's Chop House, Southbound Smokehouse) and Summerville round out the strongest options within a short drive of Augusta National.
About The Moss Group
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