Date night in Augusta: dinner at Frog Hollow Tavern, Craft and Vine or Finch and Fifth, a show at the Imperial or Miller, and a drink at the Fox's Lair.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Hours and addresses come from each restaurant’s or venue’s own site, linked below. We do not rank restaurants or quote reviews; check hours before you go.
A classic Augusta date night stays on Broad Street: dinner in the 1200 block, a show at the Imperial or the Miller in the 700 block, then a drink a few streets away. Note that two of the best-known dinner spots are closed Sunday through Tuesday.
Before you go
- Free downtown parking: 116 James Brown Blvd. and 865 Reynolds St. (city announcement)
- Broad Street construction: lane closures through 2026; see our downtown guide
- Getting home: taxi companies on our getting around page
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Open for dinner | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Hollow Tavern | 1282 Broad St. | Wed-Thu 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5 to 10:30 p.m. | 706-364-6906 |
| Craft and Vine | 1204B Broad St. | Wed-Thu 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5 to 11 p.m. | Book on its site |
| Finch and Fifth | 379 Highland Ave., Surrey Center | From 11:30 a.m.; days on its site | 706-364-5300 |
| Toaste | 1135 Broad St. | Brunch and dinner | On its site |
Frog Hollow Tavern serves a dinner menu built on local and regionally grown food and takes reservations online (Frog Hollow Tavern). Craft and Vine, also on Broad Street, lists a happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and again late in the evening (Craft and Vine). Finch and Fifth in the Surrey Center has a patio, Visit Augusta says, and opens from 11:30 a.m. Toaste serves Italian and French dishes for brunch and dinner.
A show
- The Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St., a 1918 theater with concerts, plays and film nights; box office 706-722-8341 (Imperial Theatre).
- The Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., home of Augusta Symphony concerts and touring shows; box office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and two hours before shows (Miller Theater).
- Augusta Canal music cruises from the Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., on Friday evenings in October 2026 (Augusta Canal).
After dinner
- The Fox’s Lair, 349 Telfair St., downstairs from the Olde Town Inn, open Monday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until close, with live music (The Fox’s Lair).
- Six South, the rooftop bar on top of the Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way, per Visit Augusta.
- Dessert: The Boll Weevil, 10 James Brown Blvd., is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday (The Boll Weevil).
More venues are on our live music and nightlife guide.
Free and cheap dates
- A sunset walk on the Riverwalk, with access at 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th streets.
- FREE Sundays at the Morris, Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St.
- An evening on the trails at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, free and open until 7 p.m. from October through March (Phinizy Center).
Frequently asked questions
What are Frog Hollow Tavern’s hours? Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 to 10:30 p.m.; it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. It is at 1282 Broad St., 706-364-6906.
When is Craft and Vine open? Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 to 11 p.m., at 1204B Broad St.
Where can we go for a drink after a show downtown? The Fox’s Lair, 349 Telfair St., opens Monday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until close, and Craft and Vine stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
What is a free date idea in Augusta? A sunset walk on the Riverwalk, or a Sunday afternoon at the Morris Museum of Art, which runs free Sundays.
What this means for you
- Plan Wednesday through Saturday if you want Frog Hollow or Craft and Vine.
- Book theater tickets from the venue’s own box office.
- Park free and walk between dinner, show and drinks.
Related: Valentine’s Day in Augusta, brunch and downtown Augusta.
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