I have mixed feelings about this place. The good--- Let me first say my food was good. I ordered the dolphin sandwich and the hubby got the crab meat sandwich. We also ordered the jerk wings and our total bill came out to be approximately $35. So prices are relatively inexpensive. The weird, it isn't necessarily bad but it wasn't necessarily something that I look forward to when I go to a restaurant--- The outside is less than desirable. It looks pretty dumpy and you have to wonder if the place inside is just as bad. The inside is dark and dated. Tables are covered with green plastic tablecloths and the bathroom does not have doors to separate the toilets, but only shower curtains on a rod. They have an outdoor patio section but anytime somebody goes in and out it blows in the smoke and it circulates the inside of the restaurant quite rapidly. Our waiter was friendly and the general manager of the restaurant stopped by after we finished our food to ask as if everything was okay. He insisted that we try the key lime pie and gave it to us for free as a courtesy for being new customers. I thought it was very gracious of him. We came in on a early Saturday night and by the time we were leaving they started to get busy. My husband and I were the only young couple in there and everyone else was in their 50s and older. It appeared that everyone in there were frequent returners, which probably says good things about the establishment. So some of the things I mentioned in the weird category propbably don't matter to their customer base, since some of those things and the decor like the shower rod look like they've been there forever. The food here was good, but the key lime pie was less than desirable. If I am in the mood to get some seafood I will consider coming by this establishment again especially since everyone was so friendly. Next time I'll take a picture of the bathroom because it's definitely a photo. read more

Restaurant- cool vibe, feels like your dining on the water, neat interior. Location hard to find. Food- chopped salad was good, blackened mahi mahi was absolutely delicious (the best I've had in a long time). Service- good and attentive but not super friendly. read more

Rae's is what it is and you have to accept it for that. Tough to find but well worth it. Locals have known about this place for years and consider it the perfect standby when you don't want to get dressed up but want great food and great service. Low key laid back atmosphere with a beach look and feel. The jerked chicken is terrific and don't pass up the shrimp patè as an appetizer. Solid wine list. Other standouts on the menu are the Coconut shrimp and the New Orleans style shrimp. They also have what is arguably one of the best filet mignons in town. Not fancy but terrific taste and way tender. They will even blacken it for you if you ask. Service is fantastic but if you remember ask for Alison! read more

Ok I'm not one to be a keyboard warrior or be super picky but the experience we had here was pitiful so here we are ... My husband, son, and I got here at 645 on a Saturday evening. It was busy, no doubt but we braved the crowd because we'd heard great things. The atmosphere was great and the actual facility is nice. It's casual with some little practice putting greens in the back. There are some sets of patio furniture. It's definitely a casual and cozy place. We waited about 45 min and then got taken to a table. Food: Husband ordered blackened mahi mahi - it was seasoned well and had great taste BUT it was dry and overcooked. I ordered the frogmore stew. Y'all, I was amped to get this because I love a good plate of frogmore stew. What I had was NOT frogmore stew. It was literally a hot as hell sausage thrown in with unseasoned shrimp, potatoes and corn. Like legit, the sausage made my want to tap a fire hydrant. Oddly enough I could not put enough salt on the rest because it was so flipping bland. Like how does that happen?!? It's frogmore freaking stew - it's all thrown into one pot and boiled together or I say it SHOULD be made like that. I will say my husband and I split a bowl of She Crab soup and that was divine. Channeling Goldilocks - Not too hot. Not too cold. Jusssst right!! The house salad that came with our meals were really good too! Light dressing. It was good. Now to the 2 star rating... It's not because of the food. It's not because of the wait. It's not because of the atmosphere. It was the service. Our server was pleasant enough initially but then she went MIA for awhile. I had to practically beg for a refill of my coke and a straw. And I can't say it's all her fault. She told us there was a large party ahead of us so the kitchen "was a bit backed up". It's a Saturday night. It's supposed to be packed. Don't tell me this is your first time dealing with a large party of 12. I honestly don't even mind if there's a wait just be up front about it BEFORE hand. And don't go missing. Long story short, we FINALLY ended up getting or food to go after 1.5 hours of waiting. When we got home was when we realized that the remainder was overcooked and horrible. Needless to say, we won't be going back for awhile. I really hope this was an off night for Rae's... read more

Off the beaten path is an understatement....once you find your way here you will chomp at the bit to return quickly. We've been back four times since last month it's just so good. Usually we sit at the bar and are lucky to have Brittany take wonderful care of us. She ROCKS!!!! We've had the wings, crab cake sandwich, chicken pot pie, steak, coconut shrimp, mahi mahi, and pulled pork. All served hot and delicious, and the salad is solid. Come check this place out! read more

To start off, the place was wayyyy too dark, how are you supposed to know if something is clean or not if you can't even see? BUT the waitress was absolutely amazing, super nice and sweet. We ordered the mahi mahi which came with black beans, rice and a side salad. The mahi was blah and the beans and rice tasted like they were out of a box. My side salad was the worst thing that anyone could have ever served. How could the cook, in his/her right mind, place a soggy old salad on a customers plate? The salad looked as if it was sitting in a bucket for days, the lettuce was pink and the croutons fell apart at the touch of my fork. Needless to say, that salad came no where near my mouth. The jerk chicken sandwich was nothing special, it also came with the boxed black beans and rice. I had high hopes for this place because the reviews were amazing. I don't know if it was just an off day but I will not be returning. Save your money. read more

I literally had a roach crawling on me and left before I got my food. No apology or anything on their behalf. I WOULD NOT recommend this place. read more

Yep soft shrimp and a roach to greet me at the fish tank. All the sudden IM NOT HUNGRY! read more

Rae's Coastal Cafe - The roach at the fish tank! Dinner? No thank you! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Just awesome. Our waitress was amazing. My glass never got under half full, food came out promptly and steaming hot. Their rolls are amazing, flaky and just GOOD. I had the shrimp and grits the husband had the low country boil. His boil was SPICY. So beware, by lips were still burning as I paid the check! My shrimp and grits was so amazingly delicious. The seafood tasted fresh! The only thing I would say is their salad was a little....weird. It tasty slimy...idk I think it was the dressing. Next time I will ask for the dressing on the side. Our waitress noticed we didn't each much of them and asked if we would like a soup instead. We both declined but her gesture and customer service were awesome! 100%, I will be back! read more

Every time I come here it's absolutely amazing the staff here is so very respectful and friendly. Their always right with your food and drinks are always filled. The food is AMAZING!! Never have a bad meal here. Everything's always hot and fresh And don't get me started on the dessert the key lime pie is a must when we come here I won't leave without it, it's like fluffy lime cloud in your mouth!! I highly recommend this place read more

First, if you've never been here you MUST call and ask for directions or you'll never find it. There's tons of seafood joints in Augusta but Rae's has a much different vibe, much more Caribbean. The sweet tea that comes with your meal is a definite plus. My husband and son got crab cakes that were some of the best we've had short of Maryland! read more

The coconut shrimp was perfect. The dipping sauce was sweet with a little heat. I loved the beans and rice. Don't even talk about the key lime pie! Melts in your mouth like a cloud! read more

The food here was very good. I had the jerk ribs and they were amazing. Our server promised us the salad was the best in town, but I'm not sure she's tried other salads because our salad was mushy and over-dressed. The drinks seemed weak; though I'm from Wisconsin so every place seems watered down to me. Service was painfully slow and is the main reason for four stars instead of five. read more

I was so disappointed especially given the fact it has such great reviews. Our friend frequents this place and when he said it behind apartment buildings and tennis courts, I thought his auto correct was messing with him. It's in a secluded wooded area by a golf course and a tennis academy so it feels homey and warm when you drive up to it. It feels like a dark and dank Jimmy Buffets, which I like. There is no real sense of flow to this place and it's very cozy-we could hear the managers conversations with servers counting her tips since they were just inches away from us at a round cocktail table. It's dimly lit, feels sketchy but the staffers look like country club tennis instructors. Personally, I think they'd all look better in Hawaiian fun guy shirts. Since this was our first time, I ordered a combination plate. It was served with coconut shrimp, mahi and rice. It was heavily salted and terrible. Never again. read more

This was a great little find, it is hard to find if you don't find it on yelp or hear from someone else. This place has lots of personality. The service was Magnificat and very friendly. The owner comes by to check on your table as well. It's a little pricey but the food is good. I got the shrimp and grits which were good but not what I'm used to. The jerk chicken was magnificent and the ribs were very good too. It gives you a "I'm on vacation feel "when you enter. read more

Food wasn't bad. We ordered a blooming onion. Said they were out of shrimp pate. The waiter never refilled our drinks unless we specifically asked. He completely got my order wrong and put it in right when we were ready to leave. He was a very nice kid but maybe the owner should have better training and better policies for completely botching people's meals (discount or comp?). Dissatisfied with service. Crab cake sandwich was not proportionate to price. read more

My personal Favorite hidden gem in Augusta! Crab cakes are to die for and their rolls are delish!

Definitely a hidden secret. We put the address in the GPS and it took us through a residential neighborhood... It's the correct way to get there! On a Saturday evening around 7 pm, we were seated immediately. The staff is very polite and professional. The food was delicious... The shrimp and grits is tasty and rich! Keylime pie is yummy, not too sweet. Nice, quaint setting. Great recommendation for seafood. read more

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On my first visit to Rae's, I figured that this place must be pretty good because no one would stumble upon it... It's a little tricky to find. My House Salad was good, but not as wonderful as my server described. The Jerk Chicken, a house specialty had very good flavor and was accompanied by a very good pepper sauce. Unfortunately, the chicken was pretty dry. The side of rice with black beans was very good. The service was excellent and I would like to come back sometime to try one of there specials of the day. read more

I was skeptical about this restaurant. The parking lot was full when we got there, I had to wait about 5 to 10 minutes before you could get a parking. From the menu I choose Jerk Chicken and coconut fried shrimp serve with yellow rice and beans. Growing up in the Caribbean we all know how Jerk chicken should taste. This Jerk chicken was very delicious and juicy. The flavor was right on point. Didn't like the coconut fried shrimp that much. Yellow rice and beans was flavourful also. read more

Food was good and service was good! The wait time was a lot shorter than expected. I did ask for the lobster soup to go and that was probably the only thing that was not tasty was what I told home, otherwise, pretty good! Definitely recommend read more

This is a neat little place with a good atmosphere and full bar. Good Bloody Mary. I tried the shrimp pate, wings, and chicken pastry which came with a delicious green jacket salad. I would like to return and sample other menu items. read more

Over the past 15 years, I've dined at Raes Coastal Café 40+ times, and, though I could put it more eloquently, I have this to say: It doesn't suck, Mon! The attentive service, drool-worthy apps and entrees and the good company of the gracious, gregarious owner Walter Clay... This is my restaurant of choice for business, for buddies, for after-workout-grab-it-to-go delectable fare. Certain characteristics distinguish a good restaurant from an average one, but there's one characteristic that makes a good restaurant great, and that's consistency. It's easy to get it right one time, but to get it right time and time again? That takes good management, a passion for pleasing patrons and a little bit of magic. And there's magic at Raes. You leave some restaurants having enjoyed the meal and service but questioning the value: Does a great dining experience have to cost that much? And you leave other restaurants thrilled by the whole event only to return a week or two later, and, well, it sucks. Raes Coastal Café doesn't suck. Try the black bean dip and nacho chips, shrimp pate with a tease of mango chutney or the perfectly spiced jerk chicken wings for an appetizer. (The wings, along with the house salad and its homemade dressing, are one of my favorite to-go combos. I make two meals out of one serving.) For lunch, try the grilled salmon marinated in an orange rum sauce, mahi mahi topped with Raes mango chutney or the moist Jamaican jerk pork. And if the crab cake is one of the daily specials, you have got to order it: the patty is generously packed with sweet, fresh crab. (I don't think there's a crumb of filler in those babies.) Try anything jerked with the triple hot dipping sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers that's prepared daily. This is a review, not an invitation. I hope that you, like others, will have trouble finding this place, because it's hard enough to find a seat at the bar. (Reservations are not accepted, so please stay home.) read more

Cool local vibe and off the beaten path. Tucked away in a quieter part of Augusta, this is a great place for a group. Fun decor and pleasant service. Not too loud, tasty grilled food including lots of seafood, and amazing desserts. I liked the Mahi Mahi and the key lime pie. Dress code ranges from extremely casual to somewhat dressy with most somewhere in between. Generous portions. Sometimes the spices weren't to my taste but generally enjoyed most of what was on my plate. Went back 2-3 times. read more

Excellent service. Food was good. Mahi a little dry. Would eat here again. Outdoor seating was great in spring.

We stumbled upon this place by looking on Yelp. It is difficult to find and is located in a golf club/ housing estate. At first I thought we were going the wrong way but once you find it you will know. It's a shack-like building with a carribean/ southern/ boat house feeling. We went there for lunch I had the coconut fried shrimp (I added a picture above ) it was delicious one of the best I've ever had. However my boyfriend had a burger sandwich which he said was okay. The staff were very friendly and I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. A real diamond in the rough read more

Rae's Coastal Cafe - Had the coconut fried shrimp it was delicious !!! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

This was our second visit the first time I ordered the shrimp salad, worst thing I have seen the salad looked like it was made days ago and tasted just as bad read more

Worst Restaurant in Augusta. I have never been served food that wouldn't even been appropriate for a dogs dinner until tonight. Absolutely the worst dried out jerk pork which a chainsaw could not cut in to, as well as rice that seemed to have been cooked weeks ago. I cannot even begin to describe the mess that was served as shrimp and grits, a runny milky mess of a casserole that should be illegal to sell to humans. Then to top it off the service was worse than the food. The incompetent waiter couldn't rush is out fast enough This was our second visit, our first wasn't as bad; but now we have learned our lesson. This by the way us the very first review I have ever given online for any restaurant. I will however, make sure I tell as many people I can contact to steer clear of this disaster. read more

Serviceable fish-based place. For the price, I've had better, but it was okay. Had the Frogmore stew (I think that was the name) which was severely under-spiced vs. the menu description. The frozen mango pie was not as good as a fresh mango, which seems to be a requirement for making something from fruit. It was fun winding back into this ritzy residential neighborhood until you were sure the GPS was wrong, then there it is! read more

Went to Rae's on Sunday for hub's birthday. He ordered the shrimp and grits, I had the scallops in saffron sauce, and our tot had the kids fried shrimp and rice. Kiddo destroyed her plate. It was a perfect portion, hot, and the shrimp was freshly fried (super hot). She got her meal first and ate happily. My scallops were slightly over, but still edible. Hubs shrimp and grits were a little runny like the grits were cooked with too much liquid. It was pipping hot from the oven to get the cheese on top to melt nicely. Otherwise, it was an ok meal. Hubs got a free cheesecake for dessert as it was his birthday. It was a cheesecake with some type of berry syrup on top. The best part of going to Rae's was our server. She was very attentive to our table and was very nice. We'll try again another time to see if it was just an off night for the kitchen. read more

Just finished eating at this restaurant and a pleasant surprise it was. From Tree (the waiter) to the keylime pie, the experience was awesome. Driving in was an experience but the Shrimp and Grits were wonderful. Cant wait to try something on the menu again next time in town!!! read more

My son visited your establishment on 12/18/20 at 8 pm. He explained to me this morning on how he felt racially profiled. He and his friends arrived for dinner but had no reservations. The man at the door said the restaurant and bar was full and pretty much told my son goodbye! He did not offer them the option to be put on a waiting list or take out. This is highly unacceptable and I hope this is not your restaurant's policy. This will be posted on every social media platform that I can't think of. Rest assured this is not over. Thank you from a very upset mother!!! read more

On my, why? For those delicious crab cakes. Chunks of crab meat. No overload of bread fillers. I may get boo some jerk chicken with peas and rice. I can't wait until I get there. read more

A Hidden Gem! A little challenging to find, but well worth the hunt! The food is amazing.

Manager is very intentive and the food is great. I loved the Jerk chicken wings with a side of habanero dipping sauce!

Party of eight on Mother's Day. Rae's allowed us to make last minute reservations despite being very busy. I had the shrimp pate appetizer which was very tasty though the individually wrapped crackers were a touch messy. Wife polished off the crab sandwich while I had the triple play. Others in the party had the jerk chicken, hamburger, and crab cakes. I did not hear any complaints and the crab cake received a glowing review. read more

Mu buddy and I ate at this place yesterday, and we both loved it. The first thing you will notice is that the staff are extremely courteous. Not only do they want your business, but they also want you to have a great time. Our waitress was very enthusiastic about the food too. The place really lives up to its name in the decor sense. We had plenty of fun things to look it while we waited for our food to arrive. Fish in tanks, wind sails, water skies, all sorts of parrots. We went there on a Black Friday morning, so the place was calm. It was a nice escape from the noise of roads/cars/people. My buddy ordered a Blackened Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, and I had the Blackened Chicken Sandwich, which came with a salad. Both of us really enjoyed it and can't wait to go back. Pros: Courteous Staff Delicious Food Peaceful Location Ample Parking Decorations Cons: Ehhh .. I can't really think of a con. Maybe the drive to get there .. but then that was fun and we had no problems finding it, there were signs by the tennis court that directed us to the place flawlessly. Thank you!!! read more

This dinner was the absolute best three hours I may have EVER experienced!!! If you ever go there you MUST get Allison as your server, and you WILL love the house salad (you will understand if you ask for dressing)!! Words can not begin to describe this experience. I have never laughed so much in my life. And the food was awesome too! Best key lime pie I have ever eaten. If I'm ever in Augusta this will be a must go to spot from now on. Allison made our tennis group's weekend - no matter what happens on the courts, we had the best time!!! read more

Very good food and service! Had the crab meat sandwich with beans and rice and it was well done and the perfect amount of food. read more

Shadrick cane over to our table introduced himself and made sure we were well taken care of. Shrimp grits were the best I've had in the Augusta area. Jason was great to! Very friendly atmosphere absolutely enjoyed my experience. Try the jerk chicken! read more