Overlooking the Downtown Plaza and Bridge of Lions, A1A Ale Works features award-winning New World Cuisine, handcrafted beer, and live music on weekends. Featuring a blend of Caribbean, Cuban, and Floridian influences, specialties include Tavern Fried Shrimp and Fried Lobster Bites, to start, and Bistro Filet, Surf & Turf, Seared Tuna, Grouper Oscar, and Grilled Seafood Paella. Dine inside or outside on the wraparound deck—both feature panoramic views of Matanzas Bay and the plaza. Banquet facilities for large parties up to 150 guests. Children’s menu. Full bar. Open daily at 11 a.m. Live music Thurs.-Sat. evening.

For authentic Italian specialties, Amici offers seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, and steaks prepared with Italian flair. Amici also serves pizzas, calzone, and housemade desserts. Owner Vito Arena of Sicily brings the flavors of Italy to St. Augustine in this charming and reasonably priced restaurant located at the corner of A1A and S.R. 312. Wine, beer, cocktails. Elegant banquet facilities for up to 150 seated guests or more for cocktails and dining stations. Catering available. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy live jazz and swing; dancing, and dining in The Milano Room Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Visit www.TheMilanoRoom.com

The Chryssaidis family welcomes you to St. Augustine’s premier Greek restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Located on the plaza in downtown St. Augustine, Athena offers Greek specialties such as kebabs, moussaka, and gyros along with steaks, chicken, seafood, lamb, vegetarian items, sandwiches, soup, and salads. Breakfast includes a variety of omelets and egg dishes. Serving wine and beer. On Thursday evenings, enjoy Greek Night, a special celebration of Greek food and wine. Now available for sale at the restaurant: the owner’s family estate-bottled extra virgin olive oil, imported directly from Frixa Greece—incomparable quality and taste! To purchase it via the Internet, visit www.FrixaOliveOil.net.

Experience a true taste of life on the river at Aunt Kate’s, a newly rebuilt 5,000 square foot waterfront restaurant on the former site of Oscar’s, a popular fish camp which was destroyed by fire in 2001. The Usina family owned the property for more than a century and the new restaurant is named for matriarch, Katherine Usina, who bought the property in 1904 and ran the restaurant for many years. With 2,000 square feet of deck outside overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and 150 feet of floating dock, Aunt Kate’s offers wonderful, Southern-style dining in the most relaxing setting in St. Augustine.

Avilés Restaurant & Lounge, located on St. Augustine’s picturesque bayfront in the AAA four diamond Hilton Historic Bayfront, features elegant dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a full bar and lounge. Offering Progressive Global Cuisine—a masterful blend of the freshest local and imported ingredients—Avilés’ menu tempts with entrées such as Hunan Whole Crispy Fish, Grilled Hoisin-Marinated Filet Mignon, and Seared Sea Scallops. Or select from innovative starters, salads, and “Tortas”—flatbreads with flavorful toppings. Host special events and meetings in The Matanzas Room, the Hilton’s unique and elegant banquet facility, accommodating up to 100 guests. Free parking while dining.

Located behind Christine and Chef Michael McMillan’s award-winning restaurant, OPUS 39, The Bakery by OPUS 39 is the couple’s new artisanal bakery and café featuring freshly baked breads, pastries, and gourmet sandwiches. Enjoy the aromas and textures of these extraordinary baked goods, handcrafted in small batchs using age-old techniques and the best ingredients. All items are available to go or to enjoy in a couryard setting along with a game of pétanque, organic coffee, or refreshment from the Wine Gallery at OPUS 39. Open Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located next to Flager College in historic downtown St. Augustine.

For 28 years, Barnacle Bill’s has been serving up St. Augustine’s favorites—clam chowder, shrimp, fresh fish dinners, crab cakes, oysters, steak, chicken, entrée salads, gator tail, and homemade desserts. Located between 13th and 14th street off of A1A Beach Blvd., just 4.5 miles from Historic Downtown, the beaches location features a trendy South Beach Art Deco atmosphere. Serving dinner Sun.-Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 4:30-10 p.m. Full bar. Barnacle Bill’s is a family-friendly establishment. Group bookings available.

Barnacle Bill’s made Fried Shrimp a “St. Augustine signature item!” It has been 28 years, and the seafood-focused menu has expanded to include steak, chicken, and gator tail. You will absolutely love the spicy Dat’l Do-It Shrimp or Dat’l Do-It Chicken Wings. We also recommend the Smoked Fish Dip. Located across from the Visitors Information Center Parking Garage. Barnacle Bill’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Full bar. Barnacle Bill’s is a family-friendly establishment. Group bookings available.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the beach daily at this casual, oceafront restaurant located directly on the beach right next to the A Street public beach access. Enjoy sea breezes while enjoying the “best burgers on the beach,” signature sandwiches, salads, and fresh local seafood and specialties such a Minorcan clam chowder, breakfast burritos, peel-and-eat shrimp, and steamed oysters. Featuring daily lunch and dinner specials. Beer and wine. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Serving breakfast every day except Tuesday, hours are: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily except Tuesdays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids menu and play area.

This authentic French bistro and patisserie (bakery) serves classic and contemporary French comfort food featuring the freshest and best local ingredients. Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard and wife Valerie, a winemaker from Domaine de la Fond-Moiroux, bring their charming French style directly from Lyon, where Chef Poinard is a member of Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises. Serving lunch, dinner, and breakfast on weekends: Mon. and Tues. 5:30-10 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Wednesday. (Call for seasonal hours). Early Bird Special—appetizer, entree, and dessert for $22—served 5:30-6:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday.

Newly opened in May 2009, this family friendly restaurant is filled with an enormous variety of memorabilia from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Your eyes never get bored! Like the atmosphere, Bubble Room also offers an eclectic and unique menu sure to please anyone’s taste buds from burgers and sandwiches at lunch to steaks and seafood at dinner. And no meal is complete without trying a dessert from their award-winning bakery. Make sure to stop by the full-service bar and enjoy one of Bubble Room’s famous specialty drinks, such as the Pink Flamingo. Open daily 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and reopens for dinner at 4:30 p.m.

Chef-owner Paolo Pece, a master chef certified by the Italian Culinary Institute from Naples, Italy, serves award-winning “authentic, contemporary Italian cuisine” featuring seafood, pork, steak, pasta, poultry, and housemade desserts. The interior features contemporary design and a rotating art collection. Deemed “a St. Augustine treasure” by Florida Times Union and featured in Best Romantic Escapes in Florida, Cafe Atlantico has won numerous awards: three diamonds from AAA, Florida Trend’s Top 500 Restaurants in Florida, and Best Ethnic Dining in the “Taste of St. Augustine.” Dinner Mon.-Sat., 5-closing; Closed Sun. Extensive wine list. Catering. Half mile south of Beaches Pier.

The fiesta is every day in this fun, colorful restaurant located in Anastasia Plaza (Publix) at the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Casa Maria serves a full menu of Mexican specialties including beef, steaks, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetarian items. The menu features a full range of tacos, chimichangas, chalupas, tamales, tostadas, quesadillas, chiles rellenos, enchiladas, and sizzling fajitas accompanied by your favorite libation from the full bar. All of the restaurant’s chips, beans, guacamole, salsas, and rice are made in house daily for the freshest taste and quality. Open daily at 11 a.m. Children’s menu. Takeout available.

Enjoy live jazz and a selection of San Sebastian wines, imported beers, and gourmet appetizers at St. Augustine’s finest jazz hideaway. Located atop San Sebastian Winery, relax to music and enjoy breathtaking views of the San Sebastian River and St. Augustine’s skyline. Open weekends (weather permitting); call for details. Banquet facilities on the third floor include two open-air decks for more than 7,500 sq. ft. for private functions. Seasonal special events include Winefest in February, Fine Art & Jazz Show in May, Annual Harvest Festival in August, and Holiday Open House in November; call for info.

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class, award-winning experience. The menu reflects the eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby and focuses on fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb, and veal, using flavor profiles from around the world. Voted Best Upscale Dining and Best Chef in the 2009 Best of St. Augustine awards, Collage also won First Runner-up for Best Restaurant Overall, Best Servers, and Best Wine List. Let Collage’s professional staff treat you to an experience that is out of this world, or at least a small part of it. Dinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. Available for group luncheons.

Enjoy waterfront dining inside or on the decks overlooking Salt Run. Featuring seafood, Caribbean cuisine, steaks, salads, and award-winning conch chowder, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily at 11 a.m. Setting the standard for dining in St. Augustine, Conch House offers creative cuisine, great steaks, the finest and freshest local seafood, great service, and unmatched views. The lounge offers the best in tropical specialty drinks served in a Caribbean atmosphere over the water and features live entertainment (call for schedule). The Original Reggae Sunday (from March-Sept.; call for schedule) features live music from 3-7 p.m. Banquet facilities and catering available.

Enjoy North Florida Low Country Cookin’ in a charming, waterfront setting lush with magnolia and oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Chosen one of the top five restaurants in St. Augustine by Jacksonville Magazine, Creekside’s Southern specialties include fresh local seafood and Florida favorites such as chicken, fish, or steak cooked on a thick oak plank, Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, Aunt Ada’s Florida-Style Fried Chicken, Beer-Battered Shrimp, and fried or broiled seafood platters. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Beer, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy live music on Creekside’s huge waterfront deck and bar Wed.-Sun. evenings.

Cruise on by this fun, casual restaurant right on St. George Street, for the best burgers in town and all your favorite comfort food! With locations in Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra, Cruisers’ burgers were voted the best in Northeast Florida by the Beaches Leader and Folio Weekly. Enjoy hot and cold specialty sandwiches, such as the Lone Star Steak (country fried steak topped with cream gravy), tacos, quesadillas, and salads. Serving beer, wine, Häagen-Dazs milkshakes and IBC Root Beer floats. Indoor and outdoor courtyard seating. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call to check for upcoming events and live music. Takeout avilable.

Featuring fresh seafood, Angus beef, and daily chef’s specials, DECO was voted St. Augustine’s 2008 Best Upscale Restaurant and awarded American Culinary Federation’s 2009 Achievement of Excellence. After working in Los Angeles; Vail; Mackinac Island, Michigan; Europe; and Caribbean, chef-owner Sandy Krebs opened Azalea’s Cafe in downtown St. Augustine. After 10 years, she was ready for a new venture. DECO’s hip ambience and plate presentations are innovative without being pretentious. Serving lunch (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and dinner (5-9 p.m.) Tues.-Sat. Sunday Brunch Buffet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Mon. Garden area for weddings and other outdoor events. $12.99 two-course Early Dinner Specials 5-6:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

This family-owned pub and grill is a longtime dream of owner Maureen (Blanchfield) Bellantoni and a chance to pay homage to her Irish heritage. Many dishes are family recipes from Grandma Tess, who hailed from County Cork. Enjoy Irish favorites such as Shepherd’s Pie and Fish & Chips along with American fare and full bar featuring a wide selection of imported draught beers and specialty drinks. Though menu and atmosphere hark back to the days of old, other elements are completely modern. High-definition televisions featuring sports events and even a Wii station add to the fun. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

This favorite beaches restaurant offers great food in a storied setting—the stone building housed one of the area’s first saloons frequented by “cracker” cowboys. Now serving breakfast on weekends: Fridays 7:30 a.m.-noon; Sat. and Sun. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with All-You-Can-Eat pancakes and other specials till 11:30 a.m. Happy Hour and Early Bird specials Mon.-Fri., 3:30-7 p.m. Serving seafood, Certified Black Angus Beef, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and award-winning chowders for dinner, Sun.-Thurs. till 9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. till 10 p.m. Music and dancing Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat. nights; free wings Mon., 9-11 p.m.

For a true taste of St. Augustine, Florida Cracker Cafe has been a St. George Street favorite for 19 years. This colorful cafe features indoor and outdoor patio seating and specialties include fresh regional seafood with favorites such as stuffed shrimp, blackened scallops, oysters, fresh catch, and fried gator tail. Grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, pasta, entrée salads, specialty sandwiches such as the Oyster Po’ Boy, and housemade desserts round out the selections. Serving lunch daily from 11 a.m.; dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Serving wine and beer; daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Kids menu. Private parties and catering available.

You needn’t be a pilot or passenger to enjoy this fun restaurant at the airport serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, open at 7 a.m. The casual, hangar-like decor features murals and views of the airfield and Intracoastal Waterway beyond. or watch the planes come and go while dining on the outdoor deck. Breakfast served till 10:30 a.m. except Sundays (till 2 p.m.). Serving beer and wine. Featuring $6.99 All You Can Eat Soup and Salad Bar offered Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids eat free daily 4 p.m.-close (10 and under from Kid’s Menu, 2 kids per adult). Full catering services.

Open since 1996, Fratelli’s is the quintessential neighborhood Italian restaurant with cozy atmosphere, romantic lighting, and all your favorite Italian-American specialties. Enjoy traditional Meat Lasagna, Veal Parmigiana, and Shrimp Scampi, along with daily chef’s specials and house specialties such as Almond-Crusted Salmon, Steak Marsala, and Chicken Verona—tender breast of chicken sautéed with plum tomatoes and mushrooms in a rosemary cream sauce. To finish your meal, select from homemade desserts and espresso or cappucino. Serving wine and beer. Open for dinner daily at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Specials served 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dine in or take out. Full catering available.

Enjoy a blending of Far East Favorites—sushi, vegetarian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Korean—along with innovative specials from chef-owner Johnny Tai. House specialties such as the pan-fried noodles and tilapia served with black bean sauce are worth the trip to this lively Asian enclave which was voted Best Ethnic Restaurant several years running by locals in the St. Augustine Record. Located on San Marco Blvd., just north of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Serving beer, wine, sake. Catering. Dinner 5-10 p.m. daily.

The Chryssaidis family, owners of Athena, welcomes you to their second downtown eatery. Located off of King Street on Malaga, look for the distinctive silver exterior of this authentic diner. Serving breakfast all day and lunch and dinner daily, Georgie’s features popular Greek specialties along with the comfort food you would expect. The fun decor features counter seating, cozy retro booths, and lots of shiny chrome. Outdoor patio now open—pet friendly! Open Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Serving wine and beer. Plenty of parking and kids menu available. Coming soon—late night dining! Call for details.

Since 1983, Gypsy Cab Co. is one of North Florida’s favorite restaurants serving “Urban Cuisine,” an eclectic mix of seafood, steaks, poultry, pork, vegetarian items, and pasta dishes influenced by international cooking styles. Voted St. Augustine’s Best Restaurant Overall (8th Year Hall of Fame in Best of St. Augustine Awards), and Best Caterer (6th Year Hall of Fame); winner of Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Top 500 Restaurants in Florida. Dinner nightly from 5 p.m.; lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Weekend Brunch menu served Sat. (11-3) and Sun. (10:30-3). Full bar. Banquet space. Gypsy Comedy Club features tops acts on weekends: (904) 461-8843; www.gypsycomedyclub.com.

Enjoy authentic New Orleans-style seafood favorites such as étouffée, jambalaya, fried shrimp, and blackened specialties in Harry’s festive bayfront setting. The menu also features fresh seafood, grilled steaks and chicken, burgers, po’ boy sandwiches, and garden-fresh salads. Full bar features Harry’s famous specialty drinks such as the Hurricane or Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary as well as fine wines by the glass and a wide selection of imported and domestic beer. Dine inside or outside in St. Augustine’s finest brick courtyard setting, featuring live music daily. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full Children’s Menu available.

Located next to the Lightner Museum and across from Flagler College, this casual eatery is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Serving a variety of delicious wraps, grilled panini, quesadillas, signature sandwiches, and hommade soups, Hot Shot also offers a variety of delectable pastries, crusty breads, cupcakes, and desserts, made on premises daily. The shop’s award-winning Datil B. Good sauces are used in many recipes and available for sale—a perfect gift or souvenir. Catering and all occasion cakes are a specialty. Outdoor seating and free parking. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Minutes from downtown off of U.S. 1, Hurricane Patty’s serves lunch and dinner daily. Enjoy nightly themes, such as Crab Night (Tues.), Blues Night (Fri.), and Classic Rock Night (Sat.), featuring drink and dinner specials and live entertainment. Serving a wide variety of seafood, steaks, pork chops, chicken, pasta, and, for lunch, sandwiches, salads, and burgers. Full bar and Happy Hour (voted best in St. Augustine!) daily 3-7 p.m. Housed in one of St. Augustine’s oldest structures—a renovated 1800s fish dock and warehouse—Hurricane Patty’s features views of the surrounding marshes, marina, and St. Augustine skyline. Come by car or boat!

Enjoy your favorite omelets, pancakes, waffles, and other IHOP (International House of Pancakes) breakfast specialties all day, every day. Or select from lunch and dinner menus featuring a wide range of steaks, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and daily specials to please everyone in the family. Voted “Best Pancakes” in the Best of St. Augustine Awards. Banquet space available for private functions and meetings. Now offering full-service catering; 25 to 1,000 persons for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 6 a.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat. Located at the corner of U.S. 1 and S.R. 16.

Owners Dave McDowell and Andy King discovered this vintage roadhouse on scenic Highway A1A while touring on motorcycles. After extensive renovations, the fun and great food continues at Iggie’s, now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Gainesville, Fla. natives, the owners recruited their favorite chef—Brandon Beiger, formerly of The Sovereign, Dragonfly Sushi, and Northwest Seafood Grill. Enjoy daily specials; great seafood including crabcakes, chowder, shrimp, mussels, scallops, grouper, mahi, and salmon; salads; pasta; sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast 7-10 a.m.; lunch and dinner from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri. and Sat, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sun. Closed Mon.

Located at the base of the Vilano Bridge, Kingfish Grill offers views of the marina and Intracoastal. Serving lunch and dinner daily, menus feature seafood, steaks, pulled pork barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Or mix and match from small plates and starters, including fried shrimp, crab cakes, grilled flatbread pizza, oysters, and sushi. The bar offers all your favorite cocktails and a panorama of the harbor. The “Harborview”—Kingfish Grill’s banquet facility overlooking the water—is available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, or social gatherings. Indoor/outdoor seating. Children’s menu. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-8 p.m.

Discover one of the most authentic British pubs in America just four miles north of St. Augustine Airport. Open 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun.; food served from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and till 10 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. Specialties include Fish and Chips, Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Steak and Kidney Pie, Bangers and Mash, and Cornish Pasties. Traditional roasts served Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Serving wine and beer including seven British draught ales. Antique Car Club meets first Sun. of the month. Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; entertainment Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.

Enjoy international cuisine with Latin flair at this casually elegant restaurant located inside the Castillo Real Hotel. Chef-owner Juan Solano brings inflections of his native Mexican cuisine to fresh local seafood, crabcakes, filet mignon, pasta dishes, Paella Valenciana, and nightly chef’s specials. Lunch features sandwiches, soups, and entrées priced from $9.50. Early Bird Specials 4-6 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. features entrées starting at $12.99 with complimentary salad. Serving wine and beer; Thursdays bring your own wine (no cork fee). Open daily: breakfast served 7-10:30 a.m.; lunch: Tues.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner 5 p.m.-till close. Reservations recommended. On and offsite catering.

For a true taste of Mexico, head south via U.S. 1 and you’ll discover a little slice of tropical paradise tucked into an unassuming building. Chef-owner Juan Solano serves regional Mexican cuisine—light, fresh dishes full of vibrant flavors from the coast. Signature salads and wraps such as the grilled steak salad, shrimp and cactus salad, crab meat wrap, and grilled fajita wrap offer light options or, for heartier fare, try the chile relleno, molcajete, The House Tamal, Jose Cuervo Flaming Fajitas, or Veracruz Style Red Snapper. Serving wine and beer. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner (call for seasonal hours).

Susan and Jorge Talavera invite you to enjoy creative continental cuisine for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch in the heart of historic downtown. Enjoy a relaxing, intimate atmosphere infused with Mediterranean ambiance featuring indoor and courtyard dining. Enjoy seafood, prime steaks, wild game, innovative pasta, entrée salads, and housemade desserts. Chef Talavera, from Guadalajara, Mexico, specializes in Mediterranean and Latin specialties. Serving fine wines and beer, espresso, and cappuccino. Lunch served Tues.-Sat., 11-3; dinner served Tues.-Sun., 5-’til; and Sunday Brunch served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Monday. Banquet and private party facilities. Open all holidays. Reservations recommended.

Enjoy classic Italian favorites and weekly chef’s creations featuring seafood, steak, veal, lamb, chicken, duck, and pasta as well as Italian desserts. Chef-owner Mark DeRusso welcomes you to dine in the traditional Italian style in the cozy trattoria-like atmosphere or al fresco on the outdoor patio. Complement your meal with wine, beer, cappuccino, or espresso. La Strada features the best selection of Italian wines in St. Augustine. Open daily; lunch served from 11:30 a.m.; dinner served from 4:30 p.m.; Early Bird Specials 4:30-6 p.m. Children’s menu available. Catering and party platters-to-go available. Reservations recommended.

Honoring the legacy of Chef Claude Sinatsch of Switzerland, his wife Giselle, daughter Patty, and son-in-law Joe Kelbert, invite you to enjoy German, Swiss, and French cuisine served in the European tradition for lunch or dinner. Serving fresh seafood, Rack of Lamb, Bouillabaisse, Filet Mignon, Roast Duckling, Schnitzel Viennese, Veal Oscar, Oysters Rockefeller, and a variety of savory filled crêpes. Open daily; lunch from 11:30 a.m. till 2 p.m.; dinner from 5 p.m. till close. Sunday Brunch served at 11:30 a.m. Featuring daily Chef’s Specials and Early Bird Specials from 5-6 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. Extensive wine list, domestic and imported beers, and cocktails.

Open for lunch and dinner daily, Mango’s menu of tropical taste sensations tempts with Coconut Crunchy Shrimp and Tropical Chicken Wings, to start, and specialties such as the Mahi-Mahi Sandwich, Cuban Meatloaf, and Shrimp Tacos. Heartier meals include the Island Burger, Arroz con Pollo, Paradise Island Chicken, and Fish and Chips with a selection of sides (fried plantains, black beans, tropical fruit salad, etc.). Cure your sweet tooth with fruit smoothies or Key lime pie or cozy up to the large U-shaped tropical bar for wine, beer, fruit smoothies, and more. Kid’s menu. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m.

Located next to Starbucks in the Publix shopping center, Marble Slab features 38 homemade ice cream flavors served a multitude of ways or available by the pint or quart. Choose from a variety of freshly baked waffle cones, a wide selection of toppin’s and mixin’s, non-fat frozen yogurt, cookies, pies, brownies, and old-fashioned shakes and malts. For special occasions, order custom-made ice cream pies, cakes, and desserts. Gift cards available. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. and Sat.

Located directly on the plaza in historic downtown St. Augustine, McLean’s offers great value and the most authentic pub experience in the downtown area. Enjoy friendly ambience; 8 great draught beers including Guinness, Newcastle Brown, and Duke’s Brown Ale; select wines; and authentic pub fare in a cozy setting. Enjoy classic favorites such as Fish and Chips, Steak and Kidney Pie, Bangers and Mash, Shepherd’s Pie, Scotch Eggs, and, on Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., an authentic full English breakfast. Fried Green Tomatoes with Rosemary Parmesan dressing and bacon crumbles is a Southern specialty. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Just minutes from the historic district in the The Winn Dixie Plaza (intersection of U.S. 1 and S.R. 207), Mikato offers a full menu of Japanese specialties. The highlight is teppanyaki cooking at your table, with a dazzling show of knife skills and pyrotechnics! Choose from beef, seafood, chicken, and vegetarian selections. Enjoy sushi and sashimi at Mikato’s elegant sushi bar, offering a wide selection of all your favorites plus some of their own creations. Serving wine and beer. Open daily: Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sunday 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday Early Bird Specials from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, the historic AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica’s award-winning restaurant, 95 Cordova, offers unparelled ambiance and classic cuisine with international flair. With creator and food & beverage director, Chef René Nyfeler and Executive Chef DeJuan Roy, at the helm, 95 Cordova was awarded the DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Serving breakfast, lunch (from $9), dinner (from $22), and Sunday Brunch. 95 Cordova Lounge offers full bar, all menu items, and live music; Martini Night every Thurs. and Sultan Secret drinks on the pool deck 4-7 p.m. Fri.; Café Cordova proudly serves Starbucks coffee.

Overlooking the bayfront in the historic district, O.C. White’s offers casual dining in the historic General Worth House, built circa 1791, with free parking next to the restaurant. Featuring seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, and chef’s specials. Dine inside or outside in the tropical courtyard. Full bar with Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. Nightly entertainment. Serving dinner daily; lunch served seasonally; Sunday Island Brunch starts at 9:30 a.m. The White Room, O.C. White’s new banquet facility accommodating 50 to 300 guests, is the perfect setting for weddings, special events, and corporate parties. It features panoramic bayfront views, mahogany wood floors, and a large elegant bar. Call 824-9056 for details.

Voted 2009 Best of St. Augustine in eight categories (Best Family Restaurant, Best Lunch, Best Bar, Best Breakfast, Best Servers, Best Live Music, Best Pancakes, and Best Chowder) this casual restaurant features an upper deck bar with open-air seating and outdoor patio dining. Enjoy all your favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily: fresh seafood, juicy steaks, famous burgers, seafood chowders, and hot and cold sandwiches, subs, and wraps. Open daily at 6 a.m. Live music nightly. Full bar with 24 beers on tap and 44 big televisions and satellite receivers. Visit www.WorldFamousOasis.com to join Loyalty Club for coupons and specials.

Located in the heart of the historic district and featured on The Travel Channel, Old City House features the best of world cuisine with Mediterranean, Asian, South African, and Southern influences. Newly opened Martini, Wine & Tapas Bar features daily Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Dinner menu features Chilean sea bass, hand-cut steaks, rack of lamb, curries, and roast duckling. The inn specializes in full-service catering, onsite weddings, and bed & breakfast and dinner packages. Open daily. Courtyard dining. Become a Friend of Old City House on Facebook or visit the web site for real time updates and daily specials.

Culinary Institute of America alumnus Chef McMillan serves tasting menus for lunch and dinner created with finest organic and local ingredients. His five-($65) course dinner menu is a spontaneous adventure—design your own à la carte menu or opt for the seven-course Chef’s Menu. Serving dinner Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-closing, OPUS 39 is winner of Wine Spectator’s 2008 and 2009 Award of Excellence and Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. OPUS 39’s Wine Gallery features tastings and retail sales of outstanding boutique and difficult-to-find selections. Full catering services available. Chef Michael just released his first cookbook, True to Flavor ($30), available at the restaurant.

Panama Hattie’s features a huge oceanview deck, two full bars, and casual dining for lunch and dinner. Winner of the 2009 Taste of St. Augustine for Best Entree (ribs) and first-place winner of 2008 Taste of the Beach (Best Appetizer and People’s Choice!), Panama Hattie’s offers steamed crab legs, clams, oysters, shrimp, crab cakes, fresh local fish, steaks, ribs, chicken, pork, burgers, wings, and more. Voted Best Bar several years running since 2005, Panama Hattie’s features weekly specials, entertainment and Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. daily. Pool tables, dart boards, video games. Open Mon.-Thurs., 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; lunch Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Savor the fresh, lively flavors of coastal Mexico for lunch and dinner at this colorful, authentic restaurant run by the Castillo family. Head to Playa (Spanish for beach) for specialties such as tamales, ceviche, burritos, chile rellenos, carnitas, tacos, and seafood specialties of the Yucatán peninsula. Icy cold Mexican beer, sangria, and margaritas offer the perfect complement to your meal. Chac-Mool refers to a type of pre-Columbian stone statue commonly found in the Yucatán region, awe-inspiring symbols of the ancient civilizations of Mexico. Serving lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-8 p.m. on Sun. Enjoy Happy Hour specials 2-6 p.m.

The family owned and operated Purple Olive offers a creative full dinner menu, expertly chosen wines, a selection of delicious nightly specials, as well as fresh baked artisan breads; homemade soups, sauces, and salad dressings; and mouthwatering desserts made from scratch. In addition, Purple Olive features the unique option to “build your own plate” with more than a dozen choices of entrées, sauces, condiments, and side items to mix and match to please your specific tastes. Serving dinner Tues.-Sat. from 5 p.m.; closed Sun. and Mon. Call ahead for preferred waiting list. Early bird menu ($9-12) Tues.-Thurs. from 5-6:30 p.m.; full service catering; party platters; kid’s menu.

Enjoy chef’s specials as well as prime steaks, fresh local seafood, poultry, and pasta in this restored Victorian home and gardens. Recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and Florida Trend’s 10 Best in Florida Golden Spoon award, Raintree is also listed in Zagat Survey of Outstanding Restaurants. Dinner from 5 p.m. daily; Happy Hour in the Bar all evening Sun.-Fri. Reservations suggested. Dinner specials from $9.99-15.99 available all evening Sun.-Thurs. and until 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Children’s menu. Dress is resort casual. Banquet facilities and onsite catering. The Dessert Bar, located in the restaurant and Garden Patio, features dessert, coffee, and after dinner drinks.

With one of the few truly oceanfront sites in Northeast Florida, The Reef offers fresh local seafood, prime steaks, pastas, and daily chef’s specials. Lunch features soups, salads, and sandwiches from $3.50-$9.50; entrées from $7. Dinner entrées from $14; reservations accepted. Open daily: lunch served 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner from 4:30-9 p.m. (weekends till 10 p.m.) St. Augustine’s best and only oceanfront Champagne Sunday Brunch, served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., features carving stations, omelets, waffles, hot and cold seafood, and desserts. Enjoy a fun atmosphere and fabulous views featuring full bar, live music, and happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily.

Experience the charm of Old Florida in a recreated turn-of-the-century fish camp surrounded by saltwater marshes. Enjoy spectacular sunsets overlooking the water while savoring Salt Water Cowboy’s specialties including fresh seafood, delicious ribs, and chicken specialties. Open nightly, this casual, relaxing spot with a window onto one of Florida’s most pristine natural settings has been a St. Augustine Institution for 43 years. Full bar serves wine, beer, and cocktails. Located on Anastasia Island, turn west at traffic light for Dondanville Road, a half mile south of the Publix.

A St. Augustine favorite for 60 years, the Santa Maria offers a great family atmosphere and spectacular 360-degree view of Matanzas Bay. Located on “Old Fisherman’s Wharf,” the restaurant extends over the water where you can “feed the fish while you dine.” Owned and operated by the Connell family since 1950, Santa Maria offers a variety of seafood including fish, shrimp, scallops, crab, and more, as well as steaks, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and salads. Serving lunch and dinner. Open daily at noon (except Wed. when open at 5 p.m.). Serving full bar from the Fisherman’s Wharf Cocktail Lounge. Children’s menu available.

With it’s famous front dining porch, outdoor bar, and cozy pub interior, Scarlett O’Hara’s is a St. Augustine tradition! Specializing in fresh smoked barbecue specialties (ribs, chicken, and pork), fried seafood platters, steamed oysters, burgers, chicken, and salads, Scarlett’s serves lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. Children’s menu. The full bar features live music—acoustic music on the porch Fri.-Sun. afternoons and live rock Fri. and Sat.—plus karaoke, trivia, and televised sporting events. No wonder Scarlett’s was voted “Best Neighborhood Bar in St. Augustine”! New things are happening all the time ... don’t miss out on good times!

Just over the Bridge of Lions and celebrating its 57th year, Sea Fair is St. Augustine’s oldest family owned restaurant. Since 1953, the Hadjis family has specialized in serving the freshest local seafood and beef in a family atmosphere. Specialties include fried shrimp and prime rib. Full bar. Children’s menu available. Serving dinner 4-10 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. Casual dress. Outdoor seating available on back deck. Group menus and a dinner theater show “The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler” are available by reservation.

Owners Scott and Hope Hadfield welcome you for breakfast and lunch daily “where the locals eat!” Morning favorites include specialty pancakes, French-style omelets, and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch features deli-style sandwiches and wraps, entrée salads, and homemade soups. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast served till 11 Mon.-Fri.; till noon Sat.; and all day Sunday. Located at Anastasia Plaza (Publix) in St. Augustine Beach. Now offering Mexican Night Fridays from 6-9 p.m., featuring fish tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more along with two-for-one margaritas, sangria, piña coladas, and Mexican beer. Now serving beer and wine.

Enjoy lunch and dinner daily and oceanfront ambiance in this award-winning seafood restaurant. A “People’s Choice” award winner, South Beach Grill was voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Best of St. Augustine awards. Dinner includes fresh catch—grilled, sautéed, blackened, or broiled—seafood and sandwich platters, steaks, ribs, chicken, and pasta. Creative nightly specials feature only fresh local seafood. Lunch features burgers, wraps, fried shrimp, and grilled or blackened fish and chicken sandwiches. Children’s menu from $5.50. Early Bird Specials 4-5:30 p.m.; Happy Hour 4:30-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Full-service bar. Call ahead seating available.

Located “somewhere on A1A”, enjoy a relaxed Key West Atmosphere “where parrotheads meet” for award-winning food. Sunset Grille is St. Augustine Beach’s most award-winning restaurant including winner of the “Taste of St. Augustine” Family Dining category; 21-time winner of the Great Chowder Debate; “Taste of the Beach” food festival, and, most recently, three awards at the Datil Pepper Festival. With indoor and outdoor seating available, the menu features fresh seafood, award-winning baby back ribs, chicken entrées, and pasta as well as a variety of specialty sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. Full bar. Featuring a 10-item children’s menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Michael and Christine McMillan, owners of the award-winning OPUS 39, and partner Michael Lugo offer a unique menu of smaller portioned, boldly flavored dishes—a contemporary taste of Spain. That and the extensive wine list have earned Wine Spectator’s 2008 Award of Excellence and Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. Located in the historic district just a block west of Avenida Menendez, The Tasting Room offers comfortable interior seating as well as courtyard dining. Serving dinner 7 nights from 5 p.m. till close. Lunch served Wed..-Sun. from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music nightly and magician Dante Mareaux performs Thurs.-Sat. evenings at 8 p.m.

Enjoy a beautiful view of Matanzas Bay while dining on fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, and other specialties. Fried seafood is a specialty and is breaded to order. Serving lunch and dinner daily with Early Bird and Happy Hour specials 4-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri. (except holidays). Menu includes delicious burgers, homemade soups, garden-fresh salads, and generous sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the fort and Matanzas Bay. Serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Children’s menu available. Banquet facilities for up to 90 people on the upper level. Open daily from 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

This diminutive yet dramatic martini and wine bar, located inside the bayfront Casablanca Inn, features European-style cafe seating that fans out onto the tiered portico of this award-winning inn. Watch the city scene unfold—horsedrawn carriages meandering, shoppers and diners strolling, sightseeing and pleasure boats cruising—as you sip on your favorite cocktail, enjoy the seabreeze, and listen to live jazz Thurs.-Sat. nights. Inside, the club-like decor is inviting with bar seating, sultry lighting, and contemporary artwork. Enjoy specialty martinis, wines by the glass, and distinctive beers.

Located at the Anastasia Plaza (Publix) at the beach, Tokyo Thai serves Thai cuisine favorites, Japanese specialties, and features a full sushi bar in a colorful, lively setting for lunch and dinner. Lunch specials include Thai specialties such as Spicy Lemongrass, Phat Prigkin, and Pad Thai for $7 and Japanese hibachi, terriyaki, katsu, tempura, and sushi selections for $8 and are served Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner served nightly. Try specialty rolls such as Spicy Girl, Lobster Tempura Roll, and Pink Lady. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Serving wine and beer. Take out available.

Enjoy New York-style pizza and calzone; spaghetti and meatballs; eggplant and chicken parmesan; garden-fresh salads; and hot and cold subs (meatball parmesan, chicken parmesan, Italian, ham and cheese, and sausage with sautéed onions and peppers) in a casual, fun atmosphere. Family owned and operated, Verrazano’s offers the best, freshest crust and a variety of specialty pizzas: Vegetarian, Hawaiian, Eggplant, White Pizza, and more. Also choose from a variety of delicious appetizers and garden-fresh salads and antipasto. Dine-in or takeout. Free delivery on Anastasia Island. Serving wine and beer. Open daily till 10 p.m.

This cheerful bistro-style restaurant is a favorite with both locals and visitors. Popular breakfast items include Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Tuscan Omelet, and German Oven Pancakes ($6-$11). Lunch offerings include freshly made soups, a variety of salads, and grilled sandwiches and panini such as the Cuban Press ($6.50-$10). Evening cuisine features Grouper Wildflower, Flounder Parmesan, Pork Schnitzel, Mediterranean Pasta, and Steak au Poivre ($15-$20). Handcrafted desserts. Extensive wine list. Domestic and imported beers. Open Tues.- Sat., 7:30 a.m.-close; Sun., 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (breakfast only). Early Dinner Specials Tues.-Sat. 4-6 p.m. Call for seasonal hours. Closed Mon.

Family owned and operated since 1987, Zaharias specializes in fresh local seafood, steak, and pasta as well as Greek and Italian specialties. Favorite dishes and popular Chef’s Specials include gyros, spanakopita (appetizer and dinner) Saganaki (flaming cheese), Steak Zaharias, Steak au Poivre, Souvlaki, Sesame Tuna, and Fish Pesada. The extensive dinner menu also features prime rib; lamb chops; ribs; fried, broiled and blackened seafood; and chicken. Full kid’s menu available. Open at 8 a.m., Zaharias serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Full bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails. Now enjoy outdoor seating in the new Gazebo. Located just south of Winn Dixie Marketplace.

Don’t miss this tapas-style restaurant in a contemporary art gallery setting from the owners of South Beach Grill. With changing art exhibits, featured artists creating artwork in the restaurant, a menu featuring more than 60 “small plate” selections, most priced from $6 to $10, and a display kitchen, Zhänras is the hippest place in St. Augustine to wine and dine, view and purchase art, and meet interesting people just walking distance from downtown! Enjoy cigars, martinis, and live music nightly at Sydney’s, a club-like bar within Zhänras. Open daily for dinner; Sunday Brunch from 10-3 is all you can eat. Located just 2 blocks east of the Bridge of Lions on Anastasia Island. Just minutes from downtown!