News Summary
Augusta welcomes Frog & The Hen, a new casual dining venue by Frog Hollow Hospitality Group. Located at Flowing Wells and Wheeler roads, it offers a unique twist on comfort food, serving a diverse menu featuring chicken specialties and brunch delights. Known for a vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant aims to become a local favorite with its health-conscious approach and creative cocktails. Open Tuesday to Sunday, it’s a promising destination for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Augusta is welcoming a new casual dining venue, Frog & The Hen, opened by the Frog Hollow Hospitality Group at the intersection of Flowing Wells and Wheeler roads. This restaurant aims to provide a unique dining experience with its creative approach to comfort food, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a lively atmosphere.
Frog & The Hen is located just a few steps from another local favorite, Farmhaus Burger, making it an appealing option for those dining in the area. The restaurant’s menu features various chicken specialties, including popular dishes such as Chicken & Waffles, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Strips, and roasted or fried chicken available with an array of unique sauces such as Alabama White BBQ, Nashville Hot, and Honey Butter. In addition to chicken, the menu includes enticing side options like Hen’s Mac and Cheese, collard greens, and thick-cut bacon, enhancing the overall comfort food experience.
Guests can enjoy a variety of snacks, including cinnamon rolls topped with candied bacon, a pimento cheese plate served with house-made saltines, and fries smothered in gravy with Wisconsin cheese curds and chives. A notable special during a recent visit showcased a Monte Cristo, which features Black Forest ham, smoked turkey, and Havarti cheese pressed between slices of French toast and deep-fried, served alongside breakfast potatoes and maple strawberry sauce.
Brunch is another highlight of Frog & The Hen, featuring delectable options like Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy, various breakfast platters, Bananas Foster French toast, and a grits bowl complete with bacon, gouda cheese, and scrambled eggs. For dinner, the menu also offers dishes such as shrimp and grits, chicken schnitzel, and seared Atlantic salmon, ensuring a diverse dining experience for patrons.
Chef Jonathan Fant, known as Chef J, is actively engaged with guests, enhancing the personal touch of dining at Frog & The Hen. The restaurant’s operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., accommodating various schedules for brunch and dinner seekers.
Committed to health-conscious dining, Frog & The Hen emphasizes using pure and natural ingredients, steering clear of hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs. Customers have praised the simplicity and flavor of the roasted chicken, which shines without excessive embellishment, making it a standout menu item.
Additionally, the restaurant offers a range of signature drinks that include caffeinated beverages and fun cocktails, like the “Girl Scout Spiked Latte,” which combines vodka, Kahlúa, chocolate liqueur, and a mint flavor reminiscent of classic Thin Mints cookies. This variety adds to the overall dining experience, particularly during the bustling Sunday brunch hours.
Frog & The Hen is not just about the food; it aims to create a vibrant atmosphere that encourages guests to enjoy their meals in a friendly setting. As the newest addition to the Frog Hollow Hospitality Group, which also operates Frog Hollow Tavern, Craft & Vine, Farmhaus, 990 Broad Sushi Kitchen, and Tacocat, Frog & The Hen seeks to enhance the local dining landscape with innovative comfort food options.
The restaurant is located at 466 Flowing Wells Road, Augusta, GA, and can be reached by phone at 706-755-2767. Those interested in trying out this new culinary destination will find a menu that celebrates both creativity and comfort, making it a worthy stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Augusta.
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