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5th & Fire, nestled in Augusta, GA, is making waves with its vibrant approach to BBQ cuisine. Customers rave about the tender pulled pork and flavorful brisket, with standout dishes like the Mac and Cheese and chicken nuggets, particularly when paired with their signature Honey Holler sauce. The drink menu, featuring creative cocktails like the Big Dill martini, adds an exciting twist to the dining experience.
Patrons appreciate the newly renovated and inviting atmosphere, which is perfect for large gatherings. While many reviews highlight the friendly and attentive service, opinions on food quality are mixed. Some diners laud the homemade BBQ sauces, especially the Alabama White, while others have noted inconsistencies in seasoning across various dishes, like dry pulled pork and bland cornbread muffins.
Despite these discrepancies, what shines through is the dedication to creating a memorable BBQ experience. 5th & Fire is worth a visit to not only enjoy delightful meals but also the lively ambiance. With each guest's unique culinary journey, this restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern BBQ while leaving room for improvement.
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- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Reviews for 5th & Fire
Review highlights
Based on 153 reviews5th & Fire is generally praised for its flavorful BBQ offerings, particularly the brisket and pulled pork, which many customers find tender and well-seasoned. The restaurant's beverage selection, including creative cocktails, also receives positive attention. Service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to an inviting and clean atmosphere following recent renovations. While most sides and dishes are enjoyed, some feedback points to inconsistencies, such as dryness in certain items and underwhelming seasoning in others. Portions are considered reasonable, and overall, the brand is recognized for delivering a solid BBQ experience with room for improvement in some menu elements.
Had one of the best Old Fashions in a long time there. The food was amazing. I had the beef brisket, just damn; the sharp, smokey, peppery flavored mac and cheese and them perfectly season collars greens. I mean, this has been the best BBQ experience I've had in a while. And service top notch, too. Very friendly staff. Give it a shot!
This place is awesome! It has the best BBQ in Augusta! If you like Fox Brothers in Atlanta, this is the place for you. The pulled pork melts in your mouth as well as the brisket. But you must try the chicken nuggets with the “Honey Holler” sauce! Also, the Big Dill martini is a riff on the dirty martini that you should also try if you like dill pickles!
The food was nice. The brisket was delicious. I picked green beans for a side and they were a bit spicy, on the other hand the sweet potato casserole was delicious. The waitress made the perfect Arnold Palmer. Much appreciated. The portions were reasonable. Mom had pulled pork with macaroni and cheese with fries. My wife had the Mac and cheese and was disappointed. She described the dish as bland and more of a flour taste than cheese. Members of our party tried different items and were pleased with the meals. Several had a beer or mixed drink. The mixed drink review from them was 50/50 on taste. We had reservations for eight. The chairs were comfortable and padded nicely. The overall atmosphere is nice with plenty of space for large groups celebrating special occasions. The only draw back is the noise level was pretty high until some of the larger parties departed. There is an outside seating area that is quieter and has outdoor heaters. They work very well.
The service and atmosphere at 5th & Fire are really nice. We had several employees ask if we needed anything and how our service was. The restaurant is newly renovated, clean, and inviting. However, I have to be honest, the food was mediocre. The pulled pork was a little dry, the coleslaw presented well but lacked seasoning, the cornbread muffins were dry and tasteless as well. The best thing in my opinion were the BBQ sauces, with the Alabama White sauce being top tier. The collard greens were also very good. I would go again and try other food options, however it's hard to make a new first impression. Jim N' Nicks honestly has the upper hand in terms of BBQ restaurants with big flavors. I could not help but compare the two restaurants.
Everything about Fifth and Fire was absolutely phenomenal! I went with a couple of friends and we decided to order one of the boards (The Baby Board). The three of us were able to split the board and we even had leftovers. The meat was very tender and fell off the bone. Everything was seasoned very well. I will definitely be planning to visit Fire and Fifth again in the near future.
Wow! I ate here for the first time today and it instantly became my new favorite place!! I love the atmosphere in here and the service is top notch! We were blessed to have Sophia take care of us today. Not only is she cute as a button and as sweet as honey, but the lady knows her job. She let us try all the BBQ sauces, recommended the best dishes and kept our drinks full. She was on point during a busy lunch rush and all with a smile on her face. Thank you Sophia! The food here is phenomenal! I started out with the fried ribs, which was something new to me but dang it’s good!! For lunch it was the brisket with green beans and Mac and cheese. I just don’t have the words. I just left and already can’t wait to go back.
My husband and I have been searching for a place like this for years and we finally found it! Amazing food, perfect atmosphere, and an even better staff. We sat at the bar, where I ordered the smoked sausage queso dip and my husband had the pulled pork pimento cheese patty melt. Everything was divine. (The Big Dill is a must if you’re a fellow pickle lover). The flavors were incredible, perfectly seasoned without being overly salty (which is rare), and every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The meat truly melts in your mouth. Our bartender Ryan was phenomenal. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the menu. We even chatted about the future of this end of Broad Street, and I have to say we’re so excited and this end of downtown Augusta has needed a place like this to kick off its revitalization. I couldn’t recommend this place more. We’ll absolutely be coming back and bringing friends and family along. Huge congratulations to the owner, you nailed it. I wish I could give more than five stars, because this place deserves every one of them. Knock out job. Please support this business!!!
As a foodie this place is a 10/5. 1st time going and the food was fantastic. I ordered the 2/2 plate, ribs and sausage with collard greens and Mac n cheese. My son ordered the 3/2 plate, brisket, pulled pork and ribs with coleslaw and Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese isn’t baked but they surely obliged us by putting it in the salamander. Juliette was a fantastic waitress. We asked her a few things she didn’t know but came back with answers. Eric brought the food, he’s the GM, a transplant from NY and a great listener. Great food and atmosphere. 100% recommend Follow them on IG
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- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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