Augusta GA Dining Guide
Events, attractions, and activities are great; but truth be known, much travel for the food.
It’s a plain and simple fact.
Don’t believe me? Ask someone what they did on their trip and you might get a comment here and there, but ask about where they ate, and when they’ve finished telling you, you’ll feel like you were there as well.
What’s great about the South is the fact there are many destinations where you can indulge your appetite. One of those destinations happens to be Augusta, Ga.
Perhaps best known as the home to the Augusta National Golf Club (map) and the Master’s Golf Tournament, there’s also the Riverwalk, Artists’ Row, the can’t-miss James Brown statue and plethora of outdoor activities that include horseback riding and disc golf.
And then there are the restaurants. In Augusta, be ready to eat, and eat well. You’ll soon discover that the second-oldest and second-largest city is filled with all kinds of palate-pleasing experiences.
Here are a few places for you to discover while in the city.
The Bee’s Knees
We’ve all been at a restaurant and wish we could try a little of this and a little of that. The Bee’s Knees, also in downtown, knows it’s difficult to stop at one dish. Their tapas menu features a little of everything from avocado chop to scallop ceviche Tostado to hand-cut fries. If you need a little more to your dish, there’s a big tapas menu that includes such dishes as Pad Thai, pan-fried catfish, and soy-ginger tuna steak to satisfy your appetite. How about some dessert to end the evening? Check with the server for their specials.
211 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901; Phone: (706) 828-3600
The Partridge Inn
If you’re somewhat familiar with Augusta, you’ve probably heard of The Partridge Inn. Even if you’re not staying at the property, it’s worth going to their Sunday brunch. Taking place at The P.I. Bar and Grill, expect to see shrimp and grits, their famous (and popular) fried chicken, oysters on the half shell, biscuits, an omelet station and more. Word of advice: wear comfortable pants because you will eat.
2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904; Phone: (706) 737-8888
The Hive
If you think you’ve tried it all when it comes to Mexican food, then you haven’t visited The Hive. Located downtown, you can select to try their tacos, house enchiladas, pizza, salads, and nachos. There’s also a tasty chicken dish and steak dish as well. Okay, so everything sounds like the typical fare you’d find at any Mexican restaurant. But this isn’t your parents’ Mexican restaurant. For instance, the house enchiladas are stuffed with nearly everything in the kitchen. The tacos – the favorites tend to be both the pork and catfish. Catching on now? But that doesn’t prepare you for the interesting (and tasty) dessert. How about blueberry bacon flavor ice cream? Cheez-it flavor ice cream? The ice cream flavors are a great way to end a meal.
215 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901; Phone: (706) 836-3661
La Maison on Telfair
Housed in a restored 1853 Southern mansion in the historic old town, La Maison on Telfair looks intimidating at first, but once you reach inside you are greeted by an intimate and warm atmosphere. It’s much like visiting someone’s home. Headed by the very personable Chef Heinz, the restaurant offers both a tapas menu and a dinner menu. Begin your evening sampling such dishes as Ahi tuna nachos or goat cheese salad. For dinner, choices cover everything from ostrich filet to jumbo diver scallops to lamb and much more. And that’s just the main course. There’s also appetizers, as well as soups and salads. Be sure to leave room for dessert, because sweets here include crème Brulee, cheesecake, and a chocolate chili with a surprise “kick.”
Augusta, Ga., go for the fun, stay for the restaurant experiences.