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Feeling hungry? Take a cruise through The Restaurant
Times Recommended Dining Guide to learn more about St. Augustines Chefs and favorite restaurants. With selections
from Italian, Asian, and Continental to American and
Floribbean, offering the best of steaks, seafood,
pasta, poultry, and more, its easy to find something
to satisfy everyone. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner,
youre sure to find a wonderful dining destination
in The Restaurant Times Recommended Dining Guide. |
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Overlooking the Plaza, Bridge of Lions, and spectacular bayfront, 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, Seared Tuna, Grouper Oscar, Lobster and Shrimp Tacos, Grilled Seafood Paella, and Bistro Filet. Dine inside or outside on the wraparound deck—both feature panoramic views of Matanzas Bay and Plaza. Banquet facilities for large parties up to 150 guests. Children’s menu available. Full bar features cocktails, wine, and, of course, A1A’s signature handcrafted beer. Open daily at 11 a.m. Live music Thurs.-Sun. evening.
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For authentic Italian specialties, Amici offers seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, and steaks prepared with Italian flair. Voted St. Augustine’s Best Italian Restaurant for the 10th time, 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. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. Elegant banquet facilities for up to 150 seated guests or more for cocktails and dining stations. Catering available. Visit www.TheMilanoRoom.com.
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Barnacle Bills made Fried Shrimp a “St. Augustine signature item!” It has been 31 years, and the seafood-focused menu has expanded to include homemade dishes including grilled-blackened-fried-broiled items, chowders, steaks, gator tail, chicken, entree salads, fresh daily vegetables and dynamic sauces to enhance your meal. The menu consists of close to 50 items so rest assured you’ll find an array of signature flavors such as the Salmon Sensation, Blackened Fish Tacos, Caribbean Mango Mahi made with fresh mango salsa, and Barnacle Bill’s famed “Banana Delight” dessert. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Full bar and group bookings available.
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Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the beach daily at this casual, oceanfront 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. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Beer and wine. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Serving breakfast daily except Tues., hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily except Tues.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids menu and play area.
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Don’t miss Vilano’s Caribbean Connection—the only restaurant in St. Augustine with incredible sunsets, live music every Thurs.-Sun. and a real beach for that “away from it all” feeling. Enjoy great food, friendly service, tropical drinks, and an atmosphere second to none. Dine inside, on the patio or on the beach. Full menu features fresh seafood including calamari, tuna and local shrimp along with scrumptious chicken, flavorful steaks, pasta, and beach burgers. Next to Vilano Pier and Inlet Marina, enjoy a spacious outdoor deck leading directly to the sandy waterfront where you can watch dolphins play and breathtaking sunsets while you eat. Full service bar. Open daily 11 a.m. till late.
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Serving classic and contemporary French comfort food, this authentic bistro received Triple A’s Three Diamond rating and St. Augustine’s Best French restaurant four years running. Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard and wife Valerie, a winemaker, bring their charming style directly from Lyon, where Chef Poinard is a member of Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises. Serving lunch, dinner, and brunch 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.-9 p.m. (brunch served till 2 p.m. both days). Closed Wed. Early Bird Special (5:30-6:30) includes appetizer, entree, glass of house wine, and dessert for $22.
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Owners Jason Hamilton and Ryan Torboli invite you to savor award-winning fresh seafood, steaks, chops, chicken, pasta, sandwiches and salads for lunch and dinner in their family-style full-service restaurant and outdoor patio dining. Located just minutes from both downtown and the beaches, the interior is casual and stylish with spacious booths and blackboard specials—a nod to retro seafood houses. Lunch features great sandwiches—steak, blackened fish, and chicken—the “Big B” burger, Shrimp Po Boy, and awesome fish tacos. Enjoy wine, beer and your favorite cocktails from the full bar. Open daily at 11 a.m. Happy Hour from 11-7.
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Enjoy the fresh flavors of Cabo Taco Mexicali Grill for dine-in or takeout daily. A world away from the average Mexican restaurant, Cabo Taco’s specialties are inspired by many cuisines—Coastal Mexican, Jamaican, Cuban, Tex-Mex, and Asian! Enjoy every kind of taco under the sun, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, chimichangas, signature wrap sandwiches, and entree salads. Serving a selection of beer, Cabo offers a fun, surfer-cool setting for casual dining with counter service and fresh salsa bar. Minutes from downtown and I-95 & S.R. 16 hotels. Voted Best Fish Taco in St. Augustine! Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
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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, and poultry. Featuring rotating art exhibits and contemporary decor, Cafe Atlantico was deemed “a St. Augustine treasure” by Florida Times Union, featured in Best Romantic Escapes in Florida, and 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.” Serving dinner nightly 5 p.m. till closing; brunch Sat. and Sun. (seasonally; call for details). Extensive wine list. Catering. Located south of Beaches Pier.
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For true Southern barbecue at an affordable price, Captain’s BBQ slow-cooks the best quality meats in a special wood-burning smoker. Moist, meaty, smoke-infused ribs, chicken, pulled pork, turkey breast and brisket are menu staples along with daily specials. All side dishes are homemade—macaroni salad, Mike’s original recipe sweet corn bread, baked beans, and cole slaw. Enjoy your meal with a cold beer or wine, followed by homemade desserts by “Cheesecake Mike”, retired from world-famous Junior’s Cheesecakes in New York and featured on a throwdown with Chef Bobby Flay! Open daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Onsite and offsite catering available.
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The fiesta is on at this fun, colorful restaurant where Happy Hour is served all day every day (2 for 1 drafts and house margaritas)! Open daily for lunch and dinner, Casa Maria serves authentic 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 libations 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. Located in Anastasia Plaza (Publix).
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Enjoy the unique flavors of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this beautiful restaurant located just a block off St. George Street. Owners Marco and Karla Barrera and their sons bring the authentic flavors of the region—fresh salsas, chorizo sausage, moles, tropical fruits, habanero peppers—to their menu. Recently this popular restaurant moved across the street to a beautiful colonial-style home and now features brick courtyard dining, spacious upstairs dining, and two balconies with romantic vistas of the city. Full bar features cocktails, a wide selection of wines, specialty sangrias, and beer; Happy Hour is 3-5 p.m. Call for seasonal hours. Closed Tuesday.
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Located atop San Sebastian Winery, relax and take in the spectacular views from the open-air deck while listening to live music. Featuring top class live music including jazz, “R&B”, and blues, enjoy a variety of light appetizers to accompany the selection of your favorite San Sebastian wines as well as imported and domestic beers. Open weekends. No cover charge. Complimentary winery tours and wine tastings are offered 7 days a week; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The wine shop feaures gourmet foods, unique gift items, and gift baskets.
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New owners Robyn and Ted welcome you to join them for breakfast, lunch and all the beverages that power you through your day! Specializing in artisan-roasted coffee, City Coffee’s friendly baristas will whip together espresso, lattes, smoothies and other blended drinks while you choose from a variety of breakfast sandwiches, paninis, hot and cold sandwiches, soup of the day, and salads featuring fresh local ingredients. Featuring a comfortable dining area complete with sofas, several tables large enough to host informal meetings, and lots of power outlets for laptops, WiFi is free! Outdoor dining available. Open daily: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
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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.
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Owner Chris Way invites you to relax and enjoy the sea breeze, great food and good vibes that are the heart and soul of life at the beach. With a spacious outdoor patio, comfy sofas, cafe tables and a luminous “Blue Wave Bar” that is the centerpiece of its sleek, modern interior, Coquina Beach serves dinner daily at 4 p.m. and lunch on the weekends. Enjoy an elegant dinner with a bottle of wine or kick back with a burger and a beer—here you can be as casual or as stylish as you like. The menu features seasonal seafood—including classic fried shrimp—as well as steaks, braised short ribs, pulled pork, killer burgers, unique sandwiches, and creative specials.
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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, Fried Chicken, Beer-Battered Shrimp, and fried or broiled seafood platters. Serving dinner nightly (call for current hours), Creekside has been a local favorite restaurant for 20 years! Beer, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy live music on Creekside’s huge waterfront deck and bar Wed.-Sun. evenings.
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Diane’s has been proudly serving Northeast Florida for more than 30 years. Voted Best Health Food Store 14 years running in the Best of St. Augustine awards, both locations offer organic cafes, open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon.-Fri. at Diane’s Natural Market and Mon.-Sat. at Diane’s New Dawn). The cafes offer delicious homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, cold brew organic coffee, locally baked breads, and many vegetarian and vegan selections. Eat in, carry out, and phone ahead at both locations. The S.R. 312 location recently enlarged the store to expand wine and beer selection, bulk section and fresh produce offerings!
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Diane’s has been proudly serving Northeast Florida for more than 30 years. Voted Best Health Food Store 14 years running in the Best of St. Augustine awards, both locations offer organic cafes, open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon.-Fri. at Diane’s Natural Market and Mon.-Sat. at Diane’s New Dawn). The cafes offer delicious homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, cold brew organic coffee, locally baked breads, and many vegetarian and vegan selections. Eat in, carry out, and phone ahead at both locations. The S.R. 312 location recently enlarged the store to expand wine and beer selection, bulk section and fresh produce offerings!
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Enjoy great food in a storied setting! The stone building housed one of the area’s first saloons frequented by “cracker” cowboys, named for the cracking sound of their cattle whips. Serving seafood, Certified Black Angus Beef, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and award-winning chowders for dinner. Open daily from 3:30 p.m. till 2 a.m.; dinner served till 10 p.m. Children’s menu available; kids eat free on Tues. and Thurs. from 5 to 9 p.m. Happy Hour with live music featured Mon., Fri., and Sat. Late night entertainment on Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., and Sun. On Tues. enjoy Free Bingo; Thurs. it’s Spin the Wheel; and Fri., 5:30-9:30 p.m., piano man Kenyon Dye! |
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A St. George Street favorite for more than 20 years, this colorful cafe features a true taste of St. Augustine and indoor or outdoor patio seating. 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.
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This stylish eatery features innovative Southern fare for “omnivores, herbivores, and locavores.” With ingredients sourced from local farms and producers, the menu features a selection of small plates, bowls (salads and noodle dishes), sandwiches, and mains to mix and match as you please. Choose from favorites such as Fried Green Tomato Bruschetta; Summer Salad (local greens, local organic blueberries and white cucumbers in a honey-herb vinaigrette); the Dixie Burger (vegetarian or with all-natural Cartwheel Ranch beef); or Fresh Local Fish, Shrimp, or Tofu ‘n Grits! Outdoor cafe seating. Beer and wine. Open Mon., Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close; Sun. noon-close. |
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Winners of the 2012 A Taste of St. Augustine “Best Family Dining”(Philly Cheesesteak Empanadas), owners Lindy and Chef Ben Loose serve award-winning food made from scratch daily using fresh, local, seasonal products. Their menu features comfort food favorites with a conscious; sourced from local farmers whenever possible. Cartwheel Ranch Beef, a local producer of all-natural meats, supplies beef for their (Best of St. Augustine) burgers, “Not Your Momma’s Meatloaf”, and mojo-marinated pork. Espresso Rubbed Ribeye, Jumbo Shrimp Scampi, chicken, and vegetarian options round out the menu. Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat. from 11 a.m. Serving wine and beer including local brews on tap.
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This family-owned cafe in the heart of downtown St. Augustine features delicious family recipes and authentic dishes from Poland and Greece. Owner Dariusz Dzierlatka, of Poland, married his wife, Grace, and their son was born in Greece, so the entire family has an affection for the cuisine of both countries. Enjoy a variety of pierogi (savory turnovers), soups, stuffed cabbage, and gaufres (waffles), all from heritage recipes. Serving lunch Wed.-Sun. and dinner Fri. and Sat: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; closed Tuesdays. Serving wine, beer, European pastries and coffee. Recipient of the Snail of Approval from Slow Food. |
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Since 1983, Gypsy Cab Co. serves “Urban Cuisine,” an eclectic mix of seafood, steaks, poultry, pork, vegetarian items, and pasta influenced by international cooking styles. Awards include: Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax Award; Jacksonville Magazine’s Hall of Fame; Best of St. Augustine Hall of Fame for Best Restaurant and Caterer; and winner of Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Top 500 Restaurants in Florida. Dinner nightly from 4 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. Next door, The Corner Bar features sporting events on multiple big screen TVs, billiards, great food, and Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Featuring great food, good times, and all the flavors of New Orleans, Shrimp and Scallops Orleans, Crawfish Éttoufée, Jambaylaya, Shrimp Creole, and Blackened Red Fish are a few of Harry’s authentic Louisiana dishes. Other favorites like Lump Crab Cakes and Bourbon Street Salmon are complemented with grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, po’ boy sandwiches and salads. Full bar features Harry’s specialty drinks such as the Hurricane or Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary as well as wines by the glass and a wide selection of beer. Enjoy courtyard dining at its best! Serving St. Augustine for 15 years, Harry’s is open daily for lunch and dinner. Full Children’s Menu.
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Featuring great food, good times, and all the flavors of New Orleans, Shrimp and Scallops Orleans, Crawfish Éttoufée, Jambaylaya, Shrimp Creole, and Blackened Red Fish are a few of Harry’s authentic Louisiana dishes. Other favorites like Lump Crab Cakes and Bourbon Street Salmon are complemented with grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, po’ boy sandwiches and salads. Full bar features Harry’s specialty drinks such as the Hurricane or Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary as well as wines by the glass and a wide selection of beer. Enjoy courtyard dining at its best! Serving St. Augustine for 15 years, Harry’s is open daily for lunch and dinner. Full Children’s Menu.
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From the moment you enter Jaybird’s, you’ll feel the friendly, warm, casual atmosphere. Select from fresh, homemade food prepared and served by an outstanding culinary staff and service staff dedicated to making your dining experience memorable. Newly opened in September, Jaybird’s serves the “Best Breakfast in St. Augustine” and lunch daily. Dinner is coming soon! In addition to entrees, sandwiches, burgers, and entree salads, Jaybird’s full deli offers prepared foods, meats and cheeses to go; freshly baked breads and pastries; and coffee, blended drinks, and smoothies. Enjoy dining alfresco in the beautifully landscaped patio. Serving beer and wine. Kid’s menu. Open daily at 6 a.m.
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Relax, kick back, and enjoy great “Florida Fish Camp Style Eating”at this popular restsaurant in Palm Coast, located just 5 miles south of Marineland on A1A. Featuring fresh seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, and daily specials, JT’s is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers a full bar. Specialties include JT’s Steam Pot—a hearty take on low country boil—baby back ribs in a mesquite sauce, and fried seafood dinners. On weekends, full breakfast menu is offered Saturday and Sunday mornings amd live music is featured in the backyard. Early Bird Specials and Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. daily.
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Swimming with the Marineland dolphins is an amazing way to work up an appetite! Now you don’t have to go far for lunch, a quick snack, and a cool libation after this life-changing experience. An outpost of JT’s Seafood Shack, a favorite Palm Coast eatery just up the road, chef-owner John Doering and his amazing team of chefs (see Meet the Chef Profile on page 53) serve up fried seafood baskets, killer fish sandwiches, grilled chicken sandwiches, beefy burgers, Po’ Boys, and more and offer full-service catering. Also serving wine and beer, cold drinks, and ice cream. Located across from Marineland Marina, come by car or boat! Open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Located at the base of the Vilano Bridge, Kingfish Grill offers spectacular views of Camachee Island Marina and Intracoastal Waterway. Serving lunch and dinner daily, menus feature: oysters, crab cakes, fried shrimp, soups, salads, a variety of sushi rolls, fresh daily catch, seafood, steak, burgers, fajita wraps, fried fish, and pulled pork sandwiches, just to mention a few. Children’s Menu available. The “HarborView” banquet facility above Kingfish Grill is available for weddings, meetings, gatherings. Open daily from 11:30 a.m., Kingfish Grill offers a full bar with inside/outside seating and seasonal entertainment. Text Message 22828 To FRESHFISH to join the Kingfish Grill mailing list!!
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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 and partner Andres Soto serve 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). Onsite and offsite catering.
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Susan and Jorge Talavera invite you to enjoy creative continental cuisine for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch in historic downtown. Enjoy a relaxing, intimate atmosphere with Mediterranean ambiance including elegant 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, beer, and gourmet coffee. Lunch served Tues.-Sat., 11-3; dinner served Tues.-Sun., 5-’til; and Sunday Brunch 10 to 3. Closed Monday. Banquet and private party facilities. Open all holidays. Reservations recommended.
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Chef-owner Mark DeRusso welcomes you to dine in La Strada’s cozy trattoria-like atmosphere or al fresco on the outdoor patio. Enjoy classic Italian favorites and weekly chef’s creations featuring seafood, steak, veal, lamb, chicken, duck, and pasta as well as Italian desserts. Serving wine, beer, cappuccino, and espresso, La Strada features the best selection of Italian wines in St. Augustine. Serving dinner daily from 4 p.m.; Early Bird Specials and Happy Hour (buy one glass of wine or beer and get a second of equal or lesser value half off) are available 4-6 p.m. Children’s menu. Catering and party platters-to-go available. Reservations recommended. |
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Located close to the historic district just 5 miles east of I-95, this popular restaurant specializes in delicious healthful cuisine—including vegan and gluten-free options—prepared using pure filtered water, certified organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and fresh herbs. Serving breakfast and lunch daily, Manatee specialties include Tofu Reuben, Veggie Burritos, Cajun-Style Chicken, Pita Pizzas and delicious stir-frys. For breakfast, enjoy whole-grain or spelt pancakes and waffles, omelets, French toast, and scrambled tofu. Cure your sweet tooth with homemade Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Tofu Pie, or Cookies of the Day. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.
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Located directly on the bayfront, Meehan’s menu features a fresh approach to Irish Cuisine as well as local seafood favorites (fried oyster and shrimp baskets; fresh mahi-mahi; and raw bar), burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Guinness Beef Sliders and deep-fried Reuben Roll with Gruyère fondue, take traditional pub fare to a new level. Signature dishes feature local shrimp, seafood, Angus sirloin steak, chicken, and salmon. Open daily at 11 a.m., Meehan’s is open for late night dining and weekend brunch. Expanded upstairs balcony offers sweeping views of the bayfront! The Backyard at Meehan’s, offers an island-style menu, full bar, and outdoor seating (see separate listing).
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With a rustic historic building featuring outdoor courtyard dining, MOJO Old City BBQ offers a unique downtown setting, just 1 block off St. George Street. “Mojo” refers to blues song lyrics describing a good-luck feeling and MOJO’s relaxed atmosphere is the perfect setting for specialties from all four major barbecue regions—North Carolina, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City. Enjoy finger-lickin’ ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, and smoked turkey as well as local specialties such as Mayport Fried Shrimp, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Bourbon-Glazed Salmon, and Salt and Pepper Ribeye. Open daily at 11 for lunch and dinner. Late night dining. Live music Fri. and Sat. Catering. |
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Featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel, the historic AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica’s signature restaurant, 95 Cordova, is recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). Featuring New World, Middle Eastern, and Asian flavors, 95 Cordova serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. The Cobalt Lounge offers top-shelf martinis, an extensive wine-by-the-glass list, and weekly drink specials and events. For casual fare or a gourmet picnic to go, experience the European sidewalk café ambience of Café Cordova, favored for breakfast and lunch specials, tempting desserts, and Starbucks Coffee®.
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Overlooking the bayfront in the historic district, O.C. White’s offers casual dining for lunch and dinner daily 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. Sunday Island Brunch starts at 9:30 a.m. The White Room: With two private party rooms to choose from as well as a rooftop terrace, all with breathtaking views of the bayfront, The White Room accommodates up to 350 guests. For information, visit www.ocwhiteroom.com or call (904) 824-9056.
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Voted Best of St. Augustine in 10 categories including Best Family Restaurant, Best Lunch, Best Bar, Best Breakfast, Best Servers, Best Live Music, Best Pancakes, and Best Chowder, Oasis features an upper deck bar with open-air seating and outdoor patio dining. Enjoy your favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner: fresh seafood, juicy steaks, 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 televisions and satellite receivers. Watch your favorite sports here—they have them all! Visit www.WorldFamousOasis.com to join Loyalty Club for coupons and specials.
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Located in 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. SPIRITS, the Inn’s Martini, Wine & Tapas Bar, features daily Happy Hour 2:30-6 p.m. Dinner menu features Rack of Lamb, Pan-Seared Diver Scallops, and Roast Duckling. The Inn specializes in full-service catering, onsite weddings, and bed & breakfast/dinner packages. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and Sunday Brunch. Courtyard dining. Become a Friend on Facebook, visit the web site for real time updates and daily specials, or e-mail relax@oldcityhouse.com.
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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, gator tail, steaks, ribs, chicken, pork, burgers, wraps, 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. Serving lunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; dinner from 4-10 p.m.
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Tom and Carol Sheltra have been serving up their award-winning pizza and casual fare for more than 12 years from Pizzalley’s, their quick-service St. George Street site. Adjacent to that space and with an entrance on Charlotte Street, is the Chianti Room, their full-service Italian restaurant featuring a full bar and large covered porch for outdoor seating. Menu offers seafood, hand-cut steaks, and chicken entrées,—grilled, sautéed, and alla parmigiana—as well as create-your-own pasta, brick-oven pizza (voted #1 in St. Augustine!), calzone, and bruschetta. Open daily. Full bar with Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Children’s menu. Takeout available. Like them on Facebook.com/Pizzalleys.
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Savor the fresh flavors of coastal Mexico for lunch and dinner at this 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. Serving lunch and dinner: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sun. Enjoy Happy Hour specials Tues.-Thurs. all day and 2-6 p.m. on Fri., Sat., and Sun. |
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Located next to Publix, Puccini’s offers fabulous pizza—gourmet pizzas or Pizza Your Way, with your selection of toppings—as well as calzone, stromboli, and pizza by the slice. The menu also features wings, arancini (fried rice balls), and fried calamari to start; wraps; salads; hot and cold specialty subs; and delicious entrees such as eggplant or shrimp parmigiana, classic spaghetti dishes, homemade lasagna, and veal or chicken prepared ala parmigiana, francese, marsala or piccata. Finish with a delicious cannoli, tiramisu or Italian Ricotta Cheesecake. Beer and wine available. A huge open-air deck offers seabreezes for Vilano Beach-style al fresco dining! Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
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Home of the Famous Giant Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and first-place winner of the 2012 Chowder Debate for New England Clam, Redfrog and McToad’s takes pride in serving excellent cuisine in a fun, casual setting. Redfrog and McToad’s honors its Bohemian (Czech Republic) and Irish heritage (from which the name originates) with menu items inspired by both as well as prime steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, creative sandwiches, entree salads and delicious appetizers. The lively ambience features sports memorabilia, history, pop culture, and music. Open daily 11 a.m.-midnight. Full bar with Happy Hour all day! Children’s menu. Takeout orders welcome!
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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.
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This classic nightclub, styled true to the era of speakeasies and Hollywood glamour, is located in the heart of historic St. Augustine. The epitome of a turn-of-the-century restaurant, Rhett’s serves fabulous food and features live entertainment, classic and modern cocktails, an extensive wine list, and international beer selection. The contemporary menu includes favorites such as Espresso-Rubbed Filet Mignon, Pistachio-Crusted Lamp Chops, and Tempura Ahi Salad, from $7 to $23, and classic desserts such as bread pudding, crème brûlée and truffle cheesecake. Rhett’s opens daily at 5 p.m. with live entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m. Private parties for up to 20 available upstairs.
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This family owned and operated restaurant is now at two locations—the original in St. Augustine Beach and their new location in St. Augustine South, featuring old world-ambiance and a spacious bar. Enjoy homemade pizza, Italian dinners and specialties, soup, and antipasto, made to order at both locations. The beach location offers a full deli with prepared foods, cold cuts by the pound, hot subs, cold subs, wraps, and specialty subs. Dine-in, takeout, or free delivery. Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun. Closed Monday. Catering for all occasions.
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This family owned and operated restaurant is now at two locations—the original in St. Augustine Beach and their new location in St. Augustine South, featuring old world-ambiance and a spacious bar. Enjoy homemade pizza, Italian dinners and specialties, soup, and antipasto, made to order at both locations. The beach location offers a full deli with prepared foods, cold cuts by the pound, hot subs, cold subs, wraps, and specialty subs. Dine-in, takeout, or free delivery. Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun. Closed Monday. Catering for all occasions.
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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 local 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 48 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. Serving dinner nightly; call for current hours.
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With its famous outdoor bar and front porch overlooking Hypolita Street and cozy pub interior in the heart of the historic district, Scarlett O’hara’s is a St. Augustine tradition. Voted “Best Neighborhood Bar in St. Augustine” four years in a row, Scarlett’s specializes in fresh smoked barbecue (ribs, chicken, and pork), 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—on the porch Fri.-Sun. afternoons—and on the inside stage most nights, plus karaoke, trivia, and televised sporting events. Prices ranging from $7-19.
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Featuring daily lunch and dinner specials, Schooner’s is celebrating its 20th year as the place to go for a true taste of St. Augustine’s unique specialties such as award-winning Minorcan clam chowder, fresh local seafood, and even fried gator tail and frogs legs. Seafood selections—which includes fresh local shrimp, fresh catch, scallops, clams, oysters, and catfish—are available lightly fried, broiled and grilled. Grilled-to-order steaks, marinated chicken breasts and pork chops round out the menu. Lunch features all of the above plus sandwiches, burgers, salads, and more. Children’s menu available. Full bar. Homemade desserts. Owned by Judy and Charlie Butcher.
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Enjoy lunch and dinner daily, weekend breakfast, and oceanfront ambiance in this “People’s Choice” award-winning restaurant, 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, pork, chicken, and pasta. Creative nightly specials feature only fresh local seafood. Lunch features burgers, wraps, burritos, fried shrimp, and grilled or blackened fish and chicken sandwiches. Children’s menu from $5.50. Oceanfront Breakfast weekends 7:30-10:30 a.m. Early Bird Specials 4-5:30 p.m.; Happy Hour 4:30-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Full-service bar. Call ahead seating available.
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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 an extensive variety of specialty martinis, fine wines by the glass, and distinctive domestic and international beers.
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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.-10:30 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.
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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. |
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This bistro-style restaurant is a favorite with locals and visitors. Popular breakfast items include Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Tuscan Omelet, and German Oven Pancakes ($6-$11). Lunch includes freshly made soups, salads, and grilled sandwiches and panini like the Cuban Press ($6.50-$10). Chef-owner Brian Helm’s evening cuisine features Grouper Wildflower, Pork Schnitzel, Old City Chicken, Pasta Brian, Market Steaks ($15-$20), and, Saturday Night, the best prime rib in St. Augustine. Handcrafted desserts. Serving wine and beer. Open Tues.- Sat., 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (breakfast only). Mondays-open seasonally. Enjoy a free dinner entree and dessert on your birthday! (Some restrictions apply.)
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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. Enjoy outdoor seating and big screen TV viewing in the Gazebo and Bar. Located just south of Winn Dixie Marketplace.
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