I've dined here twice both instances for special occasions. Once last year for my wedding…read moreAnniversary and this year for my birthday. I had the exactly experience both times. My first visit the place was beautifully appointed, we were greeted warmly and sat pretty quickly. Our server was lovely. We started with cocktails which were great. As for our meal the food was just lacking, everything was missing flavor. I ate a couple bites but decided early on that it was a miss for me. On my most recent visit I actually ordered the 6oz. Ribeye with whipped potatoes and asparagus (so I thought and to be fair I could be wrong) but came with broccolini instead. I'm not a fan of broccolini and I'm not sure I would have ordered the meal that included it. In total it took about an hour to receive my food I kid you not. I inquired about it a couple times with the bartender who walked back to the kitchen to check. Each time I was assured it was coming. I was served what can only be called chargrilled hotdog buns as I waited. Maybe not actual hotdog buns but looks and texture wise? Hot dog buns lol. Super charred and dry no butter no olive oil just grilled hot dog buns. So bizarre. I think the bartender forgot to put the order in hence the long wait. When it arrived my ribeye had been butterflied to cook quicker (which I can only assume by the appearance). The steak was cooked perfectly, so no complaints there. The meat wasn't particularly seasoned and look people I'm not expecting the stars and the moon, I was starving and I'm a reasonable person so just a pinch of salt and pepper would have done the trick but for $68 I wanted a better meal. The mashed potatoes were seasoned to perfection so I just ate the under seasoned steak with the perfectly seasoned potatoes and made it work (see totally reasonable lol). And that broccolini? Surprising good so no complaints there. All and all there are just better places to dine. Is the place beautiful? Sure but if I go to a restaurant I want the food to be the star of the show. Not sure I'd try a third time but I'm glad I tried again even if the experience left much to be desired.

Salt & Marrow Kitchen located in South Augusta across from SRP Park…read more A high end dining experience worth every dollar, they do things right! Food: My wife and I ordered the Lamb Chops with Truffle Fries and Collard Greens. The Lamb Chops were delicious, cooked to perfection, tender and juicy. The Collard were tender and well seasoned. The Truffle Fries were served hot and crispy outside and tender potato inside, very tasty. Short Ribs with mashed potatoes. The Short Ribs were fall off the bone tender, juicy with a great tasteful gravy. The Mashed potatoes were cooked perfectly not sure what was all in them however I would definitely get them again and again! Service: Absolutely hands down the best customer service. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and promptly. Our waitress was so sweet and polite also attentive but not pestering. The entire staff came by the table wish us a happy anniversary and at the end of our meal the staff presented us with chocolate cake a courtesy. Ambiance: Classy decor, elegant table setting and comfortable casual lighting perfect for a romantic meal.

The ambiance is nice, the service was great but the food was just okay for the price they're…read morecharging.

First time going there and just wondering why we've never heard about this excellent restaurant?!?…read more Definitely a high-end restaurant in both the quality and prices. Food was awesome. We had the seafood risotto and the filet; both were delicious. Had the homemade chocolate cake and ice cream which was delicious! Service was too-notch and ambiance was quiet and classy. Costly but we thought it was worth treating ourselves to a great dinner!

This is a hard one. I avoided this place for a long time because of the bad reviews. I finally went…read morethere a few months back because my neighbors love it but they get the same thing every time. Wife and I loved it. We got the wings and crawfish dip. Went back for lunch with work and got the shrimp plate and it was awesome. Coworkers got the grilled chicken wrap and loved it. For lunch the value was fantastic. But went for a 3rd time tonight and tried some different items. Got the brisket Mac and cheese, Cuban Reuben Sandwich, and buffalo chicken dip. The brisket was super dry and had no taste and the mac tasted like it was out of a box and super dry as well. The chicken dip was just meh. The Cuban Reuben was my mistake as I thought it was just a Reuben. It was small and had hardly and corned beef and what little was there was super dry. So basically it was a Cuban with sauerkraut. Wasn't bad, but also wasn't good. So 2 out of 3 trips were good.

Place is definitely busy, but for good reason. I went here with my coworkers for a luncheon and…read morethey were packed. The food & atmosphere was great, while staff were very accommodating. Not overly loud and family friendly, It was essentially pub food in my opinion. I got the wings and fries. Wings were smoked before being fried which brought out some extra deep flavors and their fries weren't oily. I also got to try their nachos, which was pretty flavorful; definitely better than the ones you get at Buffalo Wild Wings. Overall, my team and I were in and out, while full on good food in about an hour. Looking for a quick bite and an enjoyable experience? Highly recommend this location.

Hadn't been to California Dreaming in a bit so met friends for drinks tonight. Bustling during rush…read morehour on a weekday (Tuesday), I was glad I made a reservation. The restaurant is aging gracefully; interiors haven't changed in some time. Servers were fast and friendly. The food is a known quantity; always good hot and tasty. I just reminded myself to go more often.

After an initial terrible start, California Dreaming has had a heck of a hot streak for me. That…read morestreak ended today. I ordered the Cali Bowl - Miso Salmon (added blackened shrimp) and fries WITH NO SALT as an APPETIZER! My buddy orders wings and a salad. His salad comes out promptly but no fries. The food comes out shortly after and he says the wings are great. Great for him! My fries finally make an appearance and are overly salty. I reminded the waitress they were requested unsalted so she took them back. By the time she'd returned with the new batch of fries, which was quite prompt, I'd mixed the ingredients of my Cali Bowl only to discover that it was lukewarm at best. The fries tasted refried, soaked with grease. The third time was a charm for the fries. I'd mentioned temperature of the bowl and although she'd offer to have it remade, it was quicker to reheat it, thus my request. It came back slightly warmer but not enough to eat. At this point, I was over it and just packed it up to take home. It wasn't the best visit but it definitely wasn't the worst. The croissants are the reason I'm sure I'll be back.

I wanted to find a place where I could get a bite to eat and listen to live music. Found Docs here…read moreon yelp and it didn't disappoint. The parking lot was busy but I was able to find a spot and we were seated right away even though the place was very busy. Our waiter, Tabb, was very nice and helped make our evening experience even better. We had several appetizers and all were good. Then we ordered a skillet with crab cake and shrimp in a creamy sauce made with crawfish. It was the star of the show! The band was good. Not too loud and they played a good mix of music. I would definitely go back here again.

After living in Augusta for a little over a year, this is the place to go during Masters week. But…read morethe first time I went was last night. I saw they open till 12am and was with a friend. We came here for a quick bite and some drinks. We ordered 2 espresso martinis ($8) and jalapeño poppers. They have a wide variety of drinks and some aren't on the menu, so you might have to ask for some options too. Food and drinks didn't take too long to come out. It was empty when we went, but I've been told they can get busy during late nights. This place used to be an old Buffalo Wild Wings, so it's definitely giving a typical late night tavern/sports bar ambiance. The servers are really nice here and definitely very attentive.

First ~ Wonderful staff. Service was great. The food was…read moreawful. Poor quality. I asked the server to go in the kitchen and taste the dish that we were served. She came back and said the "kitchen" knew they had a problem with this all week. Then why did you serve me this awful dish? That is why we won't be back. This poor review is deserved because you already knew and didn't care.

We have been in Augusta for 25 years and French Market Grille has been one of our favorites. Our…read morelast trip may have been our last. The ambience has changed, the food quality has changed and serving sizes have definitely decreased while prices have gone up. A favorite go to has been their Crab Chop. We ordered the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer, two orders of Crab Chops and steamed oysters. When the fried green tomatoes arrived they were not the quality we have received every time visit. The breading was a different flavor and texture, the tomatoes were not hot. They seemed to have been prepared earlier that day. The steamed oysters we ordered were delivered to the table raw. We sent them back and when they were delivered again they were prepared correctly but they failed to bring any horseradish or lemons. Our Crab Chops were overcooked, not warm enough and borderline tasteless. Rather than embrace ourselves in front of our guests we let everything slide. Apparently new management has taken over and as a result food quality and ambiance has suffered.

Rae's was recommended to us by a long time Augusta resident. I'm glad we went to try it out, but…read moredoubtful we'd go back. We loved the divey, local vibe. Fun, comfortable environment. Server was lovely and everything arrived in a very reasonable amount of time. Food was a 3. No more. The shrimp and grits were really a big miss. I read where it said casserole and I was fully expecting a new (for me) twist on shrimp and grits - but it was not good. Dry baked grits with maybe three shrimp total and a few tiny piece of crab. No sauce, no cheese on top - nothing. Was very very odd indeed - more like cornbread or spoon bread with zero flavor. My husband ordered a steak and it was good, so there was some redemption there. I will say, one major restaurant pet peeve for me is when the first thing you smell when you open the door is air freshener. The bathrooms are right by the door and they have a fake cherry air freshener smell pumping out from them. So that's what you get hit with when you walk in. I don't know the solution to this type of layout, but strong air freshener isn't it.

Well, here I am in "The Deep South" in Augusta, South Carolina waiting to go to the Masters…read moreTournament tomorrow in Augusta, Georgia. Rae's Coastal Cafe is my usual first stop restaurant for some scrumptious vittles south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Our Jerk chicken wings were a great start for our first dinner on this adventure. Our (us three golfers) salads were good. Our crab cakes were very good! Our chocolate pudding pie was great. My three fingers of Makers Mark was excellent. We sat outside by their lake where the peace and quiet were throughly enjoyed. Our waitress was friendly and helpful choosing the combinations that made this dinner delightful.

I've been wanting to come here for years and when Father's Day was coming up I knew this was the…read moreperfect place to go. To beat the crowds I came in the day before and the place was pretty packed still for a weekend, but the wait was hardly 10 minutes. It seemed like a very hometown family style joint, with lots of families gathering and friends sharing meals together like this was the regular spot. The menu is tacked with tons of phenomenal options, had to get calamari as that's a family favorite, along with a crap spinach dip that was delicious. With this being a steakhouse, I had to get a steak and I haven't seen prime rib offered at too many places so I had to get that. All the food we worse was delicious and came out in good time despite how busy the place was. My only concern was my drink, which was a Old Fashioned and it tasted like straight bourbon. Don't get me wrong I love bourbon, but I like an old fashioned and that was just awful. The drink also had the same ice you'd put in a soda, which shows how lazy the drinks are made but I know now to stick with what they are good at which is steak.

TBonz has a certain charm - if you're into the "time capsule" aesthetic. The interior has clearly…read morebeen marinating longer than anything coming out of the kitchen. Speaking of marinades, my center cut filet arrived as nature intended: completely unseasoned. Salt and pepper are out there, guys. They're not expensive. The cook temp was spot on - medium well, nailed it - so credit where it's due. But a perfectly cooked piece of nothing is still nothing. The grilled mushrooms and onions were... brave. I'm not sure what grill they were introduced to, but it must have been a brief and awkward meeting. Seasoning was also conspicuously absent here, and I'd bet good money those mushrooms started life in a can. They have a certain "institutional" quality that's hard to fake. Or maybe easy to fake, actually. The kids, however, were thrilled with the Sliderz - which tells you something. Either the bar is lower on the kids menu, or my children have better judgment than I gave them credit for. Reasonably priced, which is probably the nicest thing I can say. You get what you pay for - and occasionally, you get less.