Frog Hollow Tavern — Southern American, Augusta
Frog Hollow Tavern earned James Beard attention by doing what the best Southern restaurants do: sourcing from Georgia farms with specificity, applying technique with discipline, and treating the region's culinary heritage as a foundation for creativity rather than nostalgia. Chef de cuisine Brandon Sharp has positioned Frog Hollow as one of the South's most important restaurants.
The menu is rooted in Georgia's agricultural seasons — Sea Island red peas, Vidalia onions, Georgia peaches, and the heritage proteins from the farms that supply Augusta's best kitchens. The low-country influences (shrimp and grits, collard preparations) and the piedmont traditions (BBQ-inflected proteins, Georgia peanut applications) coexist with genuine culinary intelligence.
The Broad Street location has anchored Augusta's restaurant revival — the historic commercial corridor that the city is rebuilding around its culinary culture now has a flagship that commands national attention.
The wine program is the most carefully assembled in Augusta — a mix of Southern and American producers alongside the European standards, chosen to work with the Georgia-sourced menu.
Best Occasion: Best for Closing Deals
Augusta's most prestigious kitchen. For the Masters week deal, the financial services contract, or the Georgia business conversation that requires a restaurant of national standing.
Best Occasion: Perfect for Impressing Clients
A James Beard nominee in Augusta communicates that the city's culinary ambitions have been realized. The Georgia sourcing and Southern technique make the case.