42 Best Seafood Restaurants near St. Augustine Beach

“Great food and the people are wonderful. I've eaten there many times and never had anything but great service and food.“

“We ate here twice on our trip. Great service and good food. The catch of the day was always spot on. Thanks!“

“We love coming here when travel to the beach! It is always a must to eat here. We love the sushi and hibachi. Servers are great. Can't say enough great things about this gem of a restaurant.“

“Had an awesome breakfast experience here! The biscuits were seriously next level. Our server, Nala, made the whole visit even better. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out perfect. You can tell she really cares about the customers and the overall experience. Great food, great service, and a great start to the day. Definitely coming back!“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Loved our dinner tonight! We ordered the Salt and Pepper Ahi Tuna Salad. Excellent. Our waiter was Eddie who was the perfect waiter!!! Highly recommend!“

“The only thing better than their food (which is legit incredible) is their staff. We are so lucky to have this place in our old town.“

“Amazing food and service. Parking can be a struggle depending on how busy they are. Brittany was absolutely amazing! Shrimp was excellent! Hush puppies were fresh and tasty. Save room for the dessert. Four of us enjoyed a late lunch for under $20 each. We were full when we left. Definitely worth the time and effort. Did I say Brittany was amazing?! Cash only.“

“What a gem St Augustine has in its’ midst! We recently visited the fine establishment after reading previous reviews and was overwhelmed by the kindness and expertise of the owner! We were novices and had never prepared blue crab before. Instead of being annoyed at our lack of knowledge, he explained at great length and in easy to understand detail, how to prepare his delicious crab in several different ways. We served up a delightful, delicious meal that evening! The seafood was exceptional! He and his small business is a real asset to the community! You won’t be disappointed!!!!“

“Had a good meal and a real nice server Mary M.“

“Jesse is the man! My husband and I came down for our honey moon and his hospitality and kindness made us return to Harry’s MULTIPLE times! He is so kind amazing service 1000/10“

“Me and my family really enjoyed this restaurant the vibes were great ! good food & drinks extremely accommodating due to it being cold and us having a infant tag along Plays (the manager) & Issac made sure we were comfortable Zane the man on the drink super good 10/10 highly recommend“

“Our Christmas Eve dinner was spectacular once again! I have used OBBC several times and each and every time all of our guests LOVE the food! Thank you! 🫶🏼“

“While the host here could use some work, (just sitting out on the front on his cell phone), the rest of our experience was good. However, we stopped by a few nights later to eat here again and were told we weren’t able to eat inside, even though there was nobody seated inside. Other than that, we really enjoyed our experience here. Our server disappeared halfway through dinner, but was quickly taken over by somebody else and they never missed a beat. The food was absolutely fantastic. We split the two meals, and they even had pre-split them for us before they came out. Highly recommend! Great backyard area if it’s not too hot!“

“We went to the Black Molly Grill to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We had wonderful meals, ribeye and a shrimp special. Both were excellent. Our server, Christine, went above and beyond and ensured that we had everything we needed. We were so impressed with the food and service that we went with friends the following week.“

“Tiktok Bullrider726. Started with Gator, it was absolutely phenomenal! Then had the calamari, crab burger and crab legs, everything was cooked perfectly 👌 The datil sauce was so incredible, bought a couple jars of it. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions. 1st trip in, will not be the last!“

“Service was awesome! Vinny“

“We come to St Augustine several times a year with our dogs. This is always our #1 restaurant and eat there a few times each trip. Staff is super friendly and the food is delicious. Would give it a 10 our of 10!“

“I love beach vacations but I’m allergic to shellfish. Usually eating in a touristy, beach town is difficult but I swear Kyle knew every possible point of cross contamination on this menu. I had a fantastic Tuna Poke Bowl, my husband loved the taco salad, and my kids loved their spicy tuna roll and wave burger. Thank you to Kyle. Thank you to the restaurant for training their staff on allergens. We will probably go again because the food was fantastic and I feel safe there.“

“We had dinner at Elkhouse Eatery and were so very pleased with the service and food. Wonderful presentation and delivery. It's a must try when your in town.“

“Ordered shrimp and grits... $21 for a large spoon of grits and not sure what was mixed in the gravy , and 5 small shrimp.. Awful tasting and not enough for even a small kid. So disgusted. Granddaughter got chicken po boy she said was good. I sure wouldn't choose this place for seafood..“

“Always a pleasure!“

“Thursday nights Casa Maya is the go to for our group.. Chase at the bar and Edwin playing amazing guitar..“

“The food, atmosphere & service is always incredible. Great restaurant to go to casual or dressed up.“

“This place has absolutely baller cocktails, there's no question. If you want to explore the world of high-quality tiki drinks, look no further. And just when I thought I couldn't love this place anymore, I read through the owner's hilarious replies to negative reviews. Good on ya! Don't take any guff from these landlubbers.“

“We have gone to La Cocina over the last 25 years at 3 locations. This is the most scenic location. The food and service, as always, was impeccable. I had the Filet, my wife the shrimp. Absolutely wonderful.“

“The best service and quality. The very best fried shrimp and special sauce in SA. We've been eating there for years and still have no desire to eat elsewhere. It's our go-to place. Love It !!!“

“Always delicious! I have had drunken noodle, red curry, soup, appetizers and stir fry! Food is perfectly cooked“

“Nice place with delicious food and good drinks, plus amazing view!“

“Pretty good food, a little pricey. Three adults and a child were $100 without any alcohol for lunch. The shrimp and crab cakes my wife and I ordered off the appetizer menu were very tasty and well cooked. Not a fan of the key lime pie, it was good but just good.

It was nice sitting on the deck. I'd go back for special occasions, but it's not someplace I'll go regularly.“

“I said yes that I would recommend, however if you have young children I want you to make an informed decision. They used to be kid friendly, but I was told my children could not be “running” around. I have a 2 yr old who I stayed right next to the entire time. I apologized to people if she got in their way. Many people smiled and enjoyed the smiles of a child. She was not running around with my 6 year old like a wild child. This has been a great place to sit with our family for years. We have even met friends with young kids who all played together. The staff would engage with the kids and make it such a great experience. We may have to choose a different place for the next few years 😞“

“We had no prior knowledge of Blackfly. We chose it because it was close to our rental.  We smiled as soon as we walked in the side door leading to the bar area and everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. The further we entered the very well decorated restaurant the more we knew we had made a good choice.  To us, the best reason to visit St. Augustine is dining at the Blackfly!  We went all out and had drinks,  appetizers, their version of Coquille St. Jacques and their Chilli lime shrimp. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection with exceptional sauces. Main course was a Chef's Special which was baked shrimps, scallops over a bed of thai noodles and a sauce to die for.  I had the bone in Pork chop cooked medium rare and it was delicious.  Blackfly has a vast selection of wines in their wine cellar and we enjoyed a nice Honig sauvignon blanc.   Kudos to Matt, our server, who throughout the evening gave us the right amount of attention and space to relax for our entire dining experience.  The food was so good and well prepared that I was compelled to go to the kitchen to thank the staff and gave a large tip for the kitchen staff . Our evening at Blackfly was the highlight of our trip.  Thank you Vaughn and staff, you have an outstanding establishment.“

“We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here and they were recommended by a close friend & our AirBNB hostess recommended we make reservations. Glad we did. Food, atmosphere & people were amazing!! The taste and the seasoning of everything was off the chart. I read in the reviews about the bread, and they were not kidding!!! Excellent. I love my bread with dinner but this was like nothing I had ever had before. My husband usually does not eat carrots, but he loved the roasted carrots entree. That's saying a lot!! Don't miss out--so glad we went. They made it very special for us!!“

“What a great place. Food was wonderful and authentic and the service was excellent. So glad we went.“

“My wedding rehearsal, reception and ceremony was breathtaking. I couldn’t have picked a better place to marry the love of my life. Sierra and Heather provided amazing communication and support. Please put Embassy Suites on your venue list to view. You won’t be disappointed.“

“A big shout out to the 2 managers working Sat. They were kind, friendly & helpful. Not something you experience much any more. These ladies deserve a RAISE. Good luck with Nursing school. Travel Nurse Theresa from SC 😁🏝“

“Love this place! Great Food! Great Vibe! & Great People! See you in March 🌞“

“Ordered food from there yesterday and it was amazing! The jerk chicken quesadilla was outstanding and the three taco combo was phenomenal! BBQ super tender. Shrimp - super fresh. Highly, highly recommend. Was enough for two meals!“

“Over all always a phenomenal experience. Service, food and drinks always leave nothing to be desired. Have been coming here over the years and it never gets old, the flavors are unparalleled with any other local restaurant. Very unique menu. 10/10“

“We ate at the Purple Olive for the first time this past Saturday night. It will certainly not be our last time. What an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the food is so delicious, and the service was excellent. Our server Jennifer was on point. Our water glasses were never empty, she gave us great tips about the menu, and struck the perfect balance between being responsive and giving us space. I had the macadamia crusted salmon, and I cannot honestly say it was the best salmon I’ve ever had. The flavor was delicious and it was cooked perfectly!“