Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar is a restaurant in Augusta, GA. It serves Southern cuisine and oysters, with a menu that includes a raw bar, seasonal entrees, a wine list, a dessert menu, and an oyster list. The restaurant offers a main dining room and a private dining space for special occasions. It holds a rating of 4.60 from customer reviews.

The kitchen is led by Chef and Owner Todd Schafer, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who has worked in acclaimed kitchens. The restaurant was established in 2014. Its name comes from the traditional folk ballad "Abel Brown," a sea shanty about the everyday man, and reflects the blended cultural roots behind the menu. Dishes are ingredient-driven and made from scratch, balancing bold flavors with delicate technique. The restaurant works with local farmers, oystermen, and producers, with a focus on quality and sustainability. Chef Schafer was named a 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, and the restaurant is closed Sunday.

Abel Brown sits on Highland Avenue in Surrey Center, on the upper level. Big Oak Park is about 0.4 miles away, and Berckmans Road is about 0.3 miles from the restaurant. The Colton Ballet School is roughly 0.6 miles away, and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is about 0.7 miles away.

Its 4.60 rating reflects positive feedback from the customers who have reviewed it.

For Southern cooking and oysters in Augusta, Abel Brown pairs a from-scratch kitchen and a James Beard-recognized chef with a setting in Surrey Center.