Gary’s Hamburgers 3539 Wheeler Rd., Augusta | 706-733-4800 3909 Washington Rd., Martinez | 706-210-7575 410 Georgia Ave., North Augusta | 803-278-1314 Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, everyone knows that even though hamburger is in the name, the chicken strips here are little pieces of artery clogging heaven. You may be tempted to skip the roll that comes with them, but don’t. One bite and you’ll be addicted. Their breakfast biscuits are pretty amazing as well.

Mellow Mushroom 1167 Broad St., Augusta 706-828-5578

4348 Washington Rd., Evans 706-364-6756

A wide selection of beer on tap with nightly specials offered. Nice patio at the downtown location plus brand new bar renovations . The food (especially the pretzels) is great.

Pizza Joint 1245 Broad St., Augusta 706-774-0037 4301 Washington Rd., Evans 706-447-4992 With two additional locations in Aiken and Columbia, S.C., the Pizza Joint has become well-loved for their slices, an impressive beer menu and nightly specials. The sandwiches, however, are worth straying from the norm for — especially the DeVito and the Big Mike.

Maryland Fried Chicken 4465 Washington Rd., Evans 706-496-8632

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, this is the South’s original fried chicken chain restaurant. This location, however, is new and serves up hot, crispy fried chicken with all the fixins. Get a complete meal to go.

Yo! Pizza 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta 706-737-9696 The pizza varieties may sound weird at first, but once you try the Cajun or Brunch Pizza you’ll know why Yo is such as enduring favorite. Ask about their homemade cheesecakes, too; they’re some of the best around.

Crazy Turks Pizza 2910 Washington Rd., Augusta 706-922-7299

Popular with everyone from local motorcycle enthusiasts to families, Crazy Turks serves up Greek and Italian specialities, but also throws things like Jamaican beef patties on the menu as well.