SOUTHBOUND CONCIERGE

Your Local Insider Guide

Welcome to the CSRA. I've hand-picked these local favorites to make your stay or business trip exceptional.
Premium Dining

Brinkley's Chop House

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#Steakhouse #RiversideVillage #FineDining

A premium modern steakhouse located in Riverside Village right next to SRP Park. Offers an exceptional, upscale selection of prime cuts, chops, fresh seafood, and an elegant atmosphere.

πŸ“ Address: 1033 Center St, North Augusta, SC 29841
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Upscale / Polished
πŸ“… Reservations: Highly Recommended

Frog Hollow Tavern

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#FarmToTable #FineDining #BroadStreet

An absolute staple for an upscale evening. Known for an incredible, locally sourced New American menu and an extensive, curated wine list.

πŸ“ Address: 1282 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual / Business Casual
πŸ“… Reservations: Highly Recommended

Abel Brown

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#OysterBar #CraftCocktails #SurreyCenter

Tucked away in Surrey Center, this is a premium, intimate spot for exceptional seafood, a rotating selection of raw oysters, and hand-crafted signature cocktails.

πŸ“ Address: 491 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual Chic
πŸ“… Reservations: Recommended

Bonefish Grill

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#UpscaleCasual #Seafood #WashingtonRd

A highly reliable, sophisticated seafood option right on the main corridor. Famous for their iconic, crispy Bang Bang Shrimp.

πŸ“ Address: 2911 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual / Polished
πŸ“… Reservations: Recommended
Casual & Hidden Gems

990 Broad Sushi Kitchen

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#SushiAndTapas #AsianFusion #BroadStreet

A fantastic downtown Asian-fusion restaurant delivering a high-quality selection of fresh sushi rolls, creative tapas plates, and a modern lounge setting.

πŸ“ Address: 990 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

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#SouthernBBQ #CheeseBiscuits #WashingtonRd

A legendary Southern destination celebrating low-and-slow smoked meats, pulled pork, tender ribs, and their famously addictive, scratch-made cheese biscuits.

πŸ“ Address: 2753 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

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#OldSchoolBBQ #SmokedMeats #EvansGA

Authentic, pit-smoked Southern barbecue served up old-school style. Vetted for incredible beef brisket, smoked wings, and robust traditional sides.

πŸ“ Address: 4325 Washington Rd #101, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

California Dreaming β˜…

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#AmericanClassics #RiverfrontDining #SaladsAndSteaks

An expansive, highly popular riverfront destination known for its massive portions of American favorites, scenic views from the historic station building, and iconic honey-butter croissants.

πŸ“ Address: 401 E Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Mellow Mushroom β˜…

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#StoneBakedPizza #CraftBeer #EclecticVibe

A fun, art-filled local favorite famous for fresh, stone-baked pizzas with a signature spring-water crust, custom calzones, and a large regional draft wall.

πŸ“ Downtown: 1167 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ“ Evans: 4348 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

The Pizza Joint β˜…

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#NewYorkStyle #LocalSlice #DraftBeer

A high-energy regional pizza parlor delivering exceptional New York-style hand-tossed pies, calzones, strombolis, and cold local drafts.

πŸ“ Downtown: 1245 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ“ Evans: 4301 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Farmhaus Burger β˜…

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#GourmetBurgers #LocalBeef #BoozyMilkshakes

A phenomenal custom burger joint highlighting locally sourced beef, fully customizable toppings, and incredible handcrafted boozy milkshakes.

πŸ“ Downtown: 1204 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ“ Evans: 466 Flowing Wells Rd, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Nacho Mama's β˜…

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#TexMex #MassiveBurritos #BroadStreet

A casual Broad Street staple loved for its laid-back retro vibe, massive custom-built burritos, fresh tacos, and great draft beer selections.

πŸ“ Address: 976 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

The Feed Sack β˜…

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#ModernSouthern #UpscaleCasual #SteakAndSeafood

A magnificent option for exceptional dining with an unmistakable Southern flair. Known for great flatbreads, steaks, and a polished cocktail selection.

πŸ“ Aiken: 1593 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
πŸ“ North Augusta: 1069 Edgefield Rd, North Augusta, SC 29860
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual

TakoSushi β˜…

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#Sushi #SouthwestTexMex #LocalIcon

An absolute local favorite boasting a highly unique, brilliantly executed combination of premium fresh sushi alongside robust Southwest/Tex-Mex classics.

πŸ“ Surrey Center: 437 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909
πŸ“ Evans: 1202 Town Park Ln, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ“ Aiken: 210 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Southbound Smokehouse

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#BBQ #LiveMusic #RiverfrontVibes

A fantastic, high-energy spot for exceptional regional Southern BBQ with a unique twist, massive bourbon selection, and regular live music.

πŸ“ North Augusta: 1009 Center St, North Augusta, SC 29841
πŸ“ Augusta: 1855 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Rhinehart's Oyster Bar

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#Oysters #SeafoodShack #BeyondCasual

A legendary, down-home local seafood shack serving paper-plated oysters, shrimp, and cold brews on indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Unapologetically relaxed.

πŸ“ Augusta: 3051 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
πŸ“ Evans: 305 N Bel Air Rd, Evans, GA 30809
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Ultra-Casual

Salsa's Bar & Grill β˜…

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#Mexican #Margaritas #BobbyJones

A vibrant, highly popular destination for classic Mexican favorites, sizzling fajitas, an impressive salsa selection, and massive signature margaritas.

πŸ“ Address: 204 Bobby Jones Expressway, Augusta, GA 30907
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Taj of India β˜…

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#IndianBuffet #CurryAndNaan #FurysFerry

A fantastic local staple offering an extensive menu of rich, authentic Northern Indian cuisine, stellar vegetarian options, and exceptional tandoori dishes.

πŸ“ Address: 502 Furys Ferry Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

Manuel's Bread Cafe β˜…

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#FrenchBistro #HammondsFerry #PatioDining

Located in North Augusta's Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood, this charming French-inspired bistro serves incredible dishes using ingredients sourced from their own farm.

πŸ“ Address: 505 Railroad Ave #100, North Augusta, SC 29841
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual
πŸ“… Reservations: Walk-ins Welcome
Bars & Nightlife

Sole Augusta

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#TapasAndSushi #PatioVibes #BroadStreet

A high-energy, trendy downtown hub boasting an incredible covered courtyard patio, premium specialty sushi rolls, gourmet tapas, and a superb craft cocktail list.

πŸ“ Address: 1033 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual / Trendy

The Treehouse Tavern

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#NeighborhoodPub #LargePatio #CraftBeer

A beloved local neighborhood tavern tucked off the main strip. Known for its massive multi-level outdoor deck, excellent pub fare, and highly relaxed, social local crowd.

πŸ“ Address: 3505 Shartom Dr, Augusta, GA 30909
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

5th & Fire β˜…

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#CocktailLounge #Nightlife #Downtown

A sleek, atmospheric contemporary downtown spot offering premium signature cocktails, great music, and an upscale nocturnal social scene right near the river.

πŸ“ Address: 151 5th St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual / Nightlife Polished

Whiskey Bar (Kitchen)

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#WhiskeySelection #CraftBurgers #BroadStreet

An incredible downtown staple pairing a world-class selection of rare whiskies, bourbons, and Japanese scotches with top-tier award-winning custom burgers.

πŸ“ Address: 1048 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual / Lively

The Partridge Inn Rooftop Bar

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#RooftopViews #CraftCocktails #HistoricSummerville

Perched atop the historic "Grand Dame of the South," this rooftop lounge offers spectacular, sweeping panoramic views of the Augusta skyline alongside sophisticated craft mixology.

πŸ“ Address: 2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual Chic / Upscale Polished

Savannah River Brewing Co.

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#LocalBrewery #Taproom #BeerGarden

A sprawling, laid-back industrial taproom and outdoor beer garden. Showcases exceptional locally brewed IPAs, pilsners, and stouts with a relaxed neighborhood feel.

πŸ“ Address: 813 5th St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Ultra-Casual / Pet Friendly
Bakery & Desserts

Sheila's Baking Co. β˜…

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#GourmetDonuts #LocalBakery #FreshBaked

A beloved local treasure in North Augusta. Famous for incredible scratch-made gourmet donuts, massive cinnamon rolls, and fresh artisan pastries baked daily.

πŸ“ Address: 412 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual

The Boll Weevil Cafe & Sweetery β˜…

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#GourmetCakes #SouthernSweetery #AwardWinning

A legendary historic broad street destination famous nationwide for its staggering award-winning selection of over 30 varieties of oversized, rich Southern cakes, pies, and cheesecakes.

πŸ“ Address: 10 Ninth St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ‘” Dress Code: Casual / Welcoming
Coffee & Business Lunch

The Brunch House

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#SouthernBrunch #BreakfastAllDay #Downtown Hub

A highly popular downtown staple serving up classic, comforting Southern breakfast and mid-day brunch favorites in an inviting, contemporary space.

πŸ“ Address: 573 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901
πŸ’» Amenities: Group Friendly, Vibrant Atmosphere
πŸ•’ Speed: Standard Dine-In / Quick Service To-Go

Buona Caffe

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#ArtisanCoffee #WiFiFriendly #Midtown

An exceptional craft roastery perfect for kickstarting a productive day. Offers reliable Wi-Fi, power outlets, and laptop-friendly seating.

πŸ“ Address: 1858 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
πŸ’» Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Plugs, Tech-Friendly
πŸ•’ Speed: Fast Turnaround