A1A Aleworks
Awarded a 5-Star rating by the Florida Times Union and selected as one of Northeast Florida’s top 25 restaurants by Jacksonville Magazine make A1A Ale Works a “must visit” when in historic St. Augustine. Enjoy a panoramic view of Matanzas Bay from the second floor patio while having lunch or dinner from a unique selection of "New World Cuisine” featuring Caribbean, Cuban and Floridian influences. The restaurant also features a working brewery, two bars, along with private and semi-private dining areas. Located at 1 King Street. 904.829.2977. Visit a1aaleworks.com
Athena Cafe
Athena Greek Restaurant is St. Augustine's premiere Greek restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The restaurant is located in the heart of the historic district of St. Augustine and faces the Plaza. Located at 14 Cathedral Place. 904.823.9076. Visit athenacafe.com
Aunt Kate's
Quality Family Dining... come and see! Continuing over 100 years of serving the finest in local seafood, Aunt Kate's pleasures both the eye and the pallet. Sited in a grove of live oaks on the bank of the Tolomoto River, you can dine on the outside decks under the trees or inside in either the main dining room or the Victory bar. The trees, scarred by fire, still lean over the water, framing the ever-changing sunset. Wading birds feed along the shoreline while pelicans beg from fishermen on the docks. Occasionally, a manatee or dolphin will swim along the shoreline while passing boats cruise the channel. We offer outstanding family dining, whether you're looking for steamed oysters, peel 'n eat shrimp, fresh salad, great soups, a terrific steak or blackened chicken, we have something for everyone and every appetite. Located at 612 Euclid Ave. 904.829.1105. Visit aunt-kates.com
BARNACLE BILL'S
In May of 1981, Barnacle Bill's was born at 14 Castillo Drive, in the historic downtown district of St. Augustine. In the "Best of St. Augustine Awards" and the winner of the "Taste of the Beach", Barnacle Bills offers a family oriented atmosphere and serves only fresh seafood complemented with a variety of signature entrees, fresh vegetables and homemade desserts. Located at 14 Castillo Drive. 904.824.3663. Visit
barnaclebillsonline.com
Cafe Alcazar
The Secret Cafe Alcazar from the Gilded Age. Dine or entertain where kings and presidents partied in the secret opulence of the circa 1888 casino with the largest indoor swimming pool in the world. The cafe, hidden in the deep end of the pool, surrounded by shops filled with antiquities, 30 foot balconies topped by its 50 foot glass roof frames a unique old world experience of affordable gourmet dining and entertainment. Located at 25 Granada Street. 904.825.9948. Visit
thealcazarcafe.com/cafe-alcazar/
Cafe Eleven
Welcome to Cafe Eleven! We specialize in innovative vegetarian meals as well as meaty Southern comfort dishes and have an adventurous selection of import draft beers and hard-to-find bottled beers. On top of that, we are located just across the street from the beach. The combination of locale and cuisine attracts tourists for weekend brunch, hipsters for the music, retirees for the pork barbecue, and surfers for a daily dose of a buffalo chicken panini. Open for breakfast (brunch on weekends), lunch and dinner 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, later if there is a show. Take a look at some of the upcoming
musical acts we have coming. Located at 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 904.460.9311. Visit
originalcafe11.com
Cap's on the Water
New coastal cuisine in an old Florida setting… This is how the real Florida used to look. A drive along scenic coastal highway A1A takes you to Cap’s on the Water. Cap’s is widely recognized for its incredible location and views. In fact, Cap’s has been voted “Best Outdoor Dining” on numerous occasions. After watching just one sunset on our deck beneath the trees you will understand why so many customers claim it is "The Place" for outdoor dining. A drive along scenic coastal highway A1A takes you to Cap’s on the Water. Cap’s is a waterfront restaurant located between Ponte Vedra and Saint Augustine. We prepare new coastal cuisine, pairing fresh local seafood with traditional Southern, as well as Mediterranean flavors. Located at 4325 Myrtle Street. 904.824.8794. Visit
capsonthewater.com
Carmelo's Marketplace
Delivering Old World Quality! Carmelo’s Marketplace Pizzeria makes gourmet comfortable, convenient and affordable. Brick Oven Pizza is made from our old family recipe with the freshest and finest ingredients. Our Brick Oven Pizzas, Signature Subs and Amazing Appetizers range from traditional to unique. Always delicious, made-to-order just for you. Perfect starts for your day -- Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches and Freshly Brewed Coffee! Always delicious -- Come on into the Pizzeria, call for delivery or order takeout. Located at 146 King Street. 904.494.6658. Visit
carmelosmarketplace.com
Casa Maya
When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Casa Maya. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. The menu at Casa Maya features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. Casa Maya has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.
Specializing in locally-grown ingredients and organic menu items. Located at 22 Hypolita Street. 904.823.0787. Visit
www.casamayastaug.com
Collage
Collage – artful global dining. The menu has an eclectic flavor with emphasis on fresh local seafood, steaks and much more. You never know what country will be represented but you can be assured that the ingredients are fresh and well prepared. So if you are in the mood for something new and different, stop in and let their professional staff treat you to a meal that is out of this world or at least from a small part of it.
Located at 60 Hypolita Street. 904.829.0055. Visit
collagestaug.com
Costa Brava
At the Casa Monica Hotel, dining is celebrated as an art form. Costa Brava features New World, Middle Eastern and Asian flavors. The menu of seasonally inspired menus is enjoyed among lavish antiques, exotic silk fabric and hand-painted 24-karat gold ceilings. Named for its signature streak of cobalt blue, the glamorous Cobalt Lounge is St. Augustine’s newest place to sip top-shelf martinis and sample an extensive wine-by-the-glass list. For casual fare, experience the European sidewalk café ambiance of Cafe Cordova, favored for its gourmet pizzas, tempting desserts, and Starbucks Coffees®. Order your favorites to go and create a gourmet picnic at the beach. Located in the Casa Monica Hotel on Cordova Street. 904.810.6810. Visit casamonica.com
Florida Cracker Cafe
The Florida Cracker Cafe has been a favorite for locals and visitors of St. Augustine for over 17 years. We serve only the freshest ingredients, using local flavors and influences to create an exceptional dining experience.
We are located in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district. You can find us directly on St. George Street, one of the main attractions of the nation's oldest city.
We offer outside dining on our garden patio, or you may choose to enjoy your meal in our contemporary dining room. Whether you are in the mood for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner in a unique atmosphere, be sure to make The Florida Cracker Cafe your premier dining choice. Located at 81 Saint George Street. 904.829.0397 Visit floridacrackercafe.com
Georgie's Diner
Located in St Augustine's historic district, Georgie's Diner is a fantastic place for the family to enjoy authentic Greek cuisines. We take pride in our meals and serve only the freshest ingredients including Frixa Olive Oil. So come down to Georgie's Diner and let our friendly servers and great atmosphere make your stay a place you won't soon forget. Located at 100 Malaga Street. 904.819.9006. Visit
www.thealcazarcafe.com/georgies-diner/
Gypsy Cab Company
When Gypsy Cab Company opened its doors in 1983, a new cuisine was introduced to the world--urban cuisine. "It's little of a lot of things," says Ned Pollack, chef-owner of Gypsy Cab Company, where cab fare (the menu) draws on multiple influences including Italian, German, Cajun, Mediterranean, classical European, Souther, Oriental, and "Floribbean." Gypsy Cab Company, always a favorite with locals, has a reputation as being a casual restaurant with diner friendliness. Located at 828 Anastasia Blvd. 904.824.8244. Visit
gypsycab.com
KING FISH GRILL
Located right at the docks of Camachee Cove Marina, we offer spectacular waterfront views with both inside and outside dining. Enjoy the freshest seafood and casual cuisine served in a relaxed setting. Behind the bright orange and blue walls of Kingfish, the concept is simple..."provide quality food & service; use the best ingredients - the freshest fish - hand selected daily, incorporate organic & locally grown items; strive to exceed customers' needs & expectations. We have something for everyone including the kids! Located at 252 Yacht Club Drive. 904.824.2111. Visit kingfishgrill.com
La Pentola
Intimate dining in the heart of St. Augustine. Enjoy creative continental cuisine for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch in historic downtown. Enjoy a relaxing, intimate atmosphere infused with Mediterranean ambiance with indoor and courtyard dining. Enjoy seafood, prime steaks, wild, 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. Located at 58 Charlotte Street. 904.824.3282. Visit
lapentolarestaurant.com
Manatee Cafe
The Manatee Cafe is located just a few miles northwest of historical Saint Augustine, Florida and serves delicious healthful cuisine prepared using pure filtered water, certified organically grown fruits when available, vegetables, grains, legumes, and fresh herbs We also carry a modest line of breads and dairy, organic coffee's, grocery products, vitamin supplements and beauty aids. Located at 525 State Road 16. 904.826.0210 Visit manateecafe.com
Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House
Eat, Drink, and be Irish!
You'll always have a wonderful time at Meehan's. Located on the waterfront in downtown St. Augustine, Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House is the place for locals to relax and for visitors to play. Have a pint, swap a story, and stay for dinner.
Traditional Irish Food and Signature Seafood Dishes
Our traditional Irish fare includes corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and fish-n-chips. We have a variety of burgers and sandwiches, as well as a raw seafood bar and local seafood favorites. Try one of our signature dishes — the Galway Seafood Medley is a popular dish, as well as the Shrimp Floridian for Two and Irish Benedict.
Full Bar, Fabulous Deck and Billiard Room Upstairs. Located one block south of the Fort at 20 Avenida Menendez. 904.810.1923. Visit
meehansirishpub.com
Michael's Tasting Room
Pure Barcelona Flavor...
MICHAEL'S TASTING ROOM RESTAURANT RECEIVES “DINER’S CHOICE AWARD”
Michael's Tasting Room was among the top 50 restaurants to receive the highest scores for having “The Most Notable Wine List.” The list of winners is derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Michael's Tasting Room was the exclusive listing to represent the state of Florida. Located at 25 Cuna Street. 904.810.2400. Visit
tastetapas.com
Pacific Asian Bistro
Pacific Asian Bistro has created a delectable menu of Sushi, Chinese & Japanese influenced entrees, using only the freshest and finest ingredients available. Tantalize your senses with our unique & freshly prepared signature dishes any night of the week! Daily sushi specials from "Sushi Chef Mas." Located at 159 Palenca Village Dr. Suite 111. 904.808.1818. Visit pacificasianbistro.com
Present Moment Cafe
The Present Moment Café is an opportunity to be good to our body, mind, soul and planet. Here at The Present Moment Café, you will be offered a wonderful menu of delicious organic and unprocessed food that remains just as nature has intended. All of our menu items are rich in flavor, live enzymes and nutrients while remaining gluten-free, heart-healthy and diabetic friendly. Within our Living Foods Kitchen, everything is prepared with the intention of good health, love & compassion. Located at 224 W. King Street. 904.827.4499. Visit
thepresentmomentcafe.com
Raintree Restaurant
The Raintree Restaurant balances quality food with an intimate yet open ambiance situated in a century old Victorian home. Built in 1879, it stands as a reminder of the Victorian heyday of the area. Customers may choose to dine in the interior garden atrium, a traditional Victorian dining room with a fireplace, or the spacious outdoor courtyard featuring gazebos and koi fountain. Our Intercontinental menu blends Mediterranean, American and Asian cuisine. Since opening in 1981, we have been recognized internationally as one of Florida’s top destination restaurants. Located at 102 San Marco Avenue. 904.824.7211. Visit
raintreerestaurant.com
Schmagel's Bagels
Located in the heart of the beautiful St. Augustine historical district, “the Schmagel’s Bagel experience“ is one not to be missed. Enjoy the best breakfast or lunch in town while dining in or outside under the shady tree or covered patio taking in the local scenery. Locally owned and operated, a St. Augustine tradition enjoyed by tourists, locals, Flagler students and faculty for over 20 years. Schmagel’s features 13 varieties of New York Style bagels all baked on premises and 11 varieties of cream cheese. Located at 69 Hypolita Street. 904.824.4444 Visit
schmagelsbagel.com
South Beach Grill
Casual Waterfront Dining. For more than 14 years, South Beach Grill has been winning customers, awards and friends from around the country. We provide a casual, ocean front dining experience you will not soon forget. Regarded as one of the best local restaurants for fresh fish, shrimp, oysters and crab legs! South Beach Grill is proud to serve only fresh, local seafood. All of our fish is hand cut in house, fresh from the loin. We feature many creative preparations, outstanding pasta dishes, Black Angus steaks, vegetarian dishes, chicken and Chef's specials that change daily. Our upstairs dining room offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, while below the large outside deck lets you sit among the dunes and experience the sounds of the surf. Located at 45 Cubbedge Road. 904.471.8700. Visit
southbeachgrill.net
THE BLUE HEN CAFE
The Blue Hen Cafe is serving up unique and delicious menu items for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast includes tasty options like a large breakfast burrito, Blue Crab quiche, Chicken Biscuits and more. Lunch at The Blue Hen Cafe consists of choices like Pulled Pork and biscuits, Fried Green tomato tacos, a Datil BBQ Cuban, Jerk chicken Cobb salad and more! This quaint restaurant boasts an outdoor cafe as well as an indoor dining area. The Blue Hen Cafe also has a coffee bar for additional seating. This unique café is located at 117 Martin Luther King Avenue in Saint Augustine. (904) 217-3777
THE CONCH HOUSE
If you like the Caribbean, you'll love us! Our full service award winning casual Restaurant features the finest seafood, steaks, salads, and Caribbean style cuisine. Take a little trip to the Caribbean, we're just a short drive away. Sit down under a palm tree on the outside deck or dine in one of the unique Jamaican styled grass huts out over the water. Whether you're looking for an outstanding waterfront dining experience second to none, fabulous tropical cocktails, or a relaxing getaway destination, the Conch House Marina Resort is the place to find it all. Located at 57 Comares Ave. 904.829.8646. Visit conch-house.com
The Floridian
Offering innovative Southern fare for omnivores, herbivores, and locavores. We are proud to offer St. Augustine’s locals and visitors our regionally-authentic, fresh from the source cuisine: a clever synthesis of down home Southern comfort foods and lighter, healthier dishes, with many vegetarian options. Our emphasis on and use of local and sustainably-produced meats, seafood, vegetables and artisanal breads and cheeses lay the foundation for a dining experience you won’t forget. Stay tuned to the site for pictures and links to many of our outstanding farm-partners. Located at 72 Spanish Street. 904.829.0655. Visit
thefloridianstaug.com
The Ice Plant
Inspired by the historical period of the early 20th century, our idea is to reintroduce our guests to a time where the experience of having a cocktail and a bite to eat was both healthful and enjoyable. Focused on the art and craft of mixing exceptional local ingredients in precise measurements to create perfect and unique flavor profiles. Fresh, house-pressed juices and a wide assortment of house-made bitters and specially developed syrups, result in stunningly sensual drinks. Attention is paid to the smallest of details with three different kinds of ice, including a nod to the building’s original use as an Ice Plant, with a 300 lb. block of ice and custom cut cubes. Two bustling bars with skilled mixologists and conversation being the entertainment as in years gone by. 904.829.6553. Visit www.iceplantbar.com.
THE PURPLE OLIVE
The Purple Olive offers you a creative full dinner menu, expertly chosen wines, international beers, and a selection of delicious nightly specials, as well as fresh baked artisan breads, and all homemade soups, sauces, salad dressings, and mouth-watering desserts made from scratch. The menu also provides you with the unique option to "build your own plate" with over a dozen choices of entrees, sauces, condiments, and side items to mix and match to please your specific tastes. Come and see what the locals are raving about for yourself and eat purple! Located at 4255 A1A South in the Seaside Plaza. 904.461.1250. Visit
purple-olive.com
The Reef Restaurant
Fresh Food. Fun Atmosphere. Fabulous Flavor. One of the most spectacular oceanfront settings in Northeast Florida
There are few remaining true Oceanfront restaurants in Northeast Florida, and of those The Reef, reopened in 2002 under the direct ownership of the Usinas, commands the most spectacular views. Sit at any table inside and the view is dynamic to say the least, or enjoy the recently rebuilt and expanded deck where you not only look out at The Ocean, you listen to it too as the waves break and the birds cry. To complement this vista Chef Bob Henle has created a menu primarily of fish and seafood balanced with beef, poultry pasta and creative specials, always fresh and sourced locally whenever possible. Located 4100 Coastal Highway. 904.824.8008. Visit
thereefstaugustine.com
Theo's Restaurant
Theo’s Restaurant off King Street in historic downtown Saint Augustine serves breakfast and lunch every day of the week. Here you can enjoy delicious large pancakes, cinnamon rolls, omelets, and more! Everything at Theo’s is homemade the Greek way! Their tasty, homemade bread is baked fresh everyday and used for their lunch and breakfast menu. Located at 169 King Street. 904.824.5022.