50 Best American Restaurants in St. Augustine

“We’ve been coming to Ruby Tuesday every Thursday for a long time now, and one of the biggest reasons we keep coming back is *Kat*. She is hands down the best server we’ve ever had — not just here, but anywhere.

Kat always greets us with a smile, remembers our usual orders, and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine kindness make every visit feel like we’re dining with a friend. Even when the restaurant is busy, she never misses a beat and still gives us amazing service.

Kat truly makes Ruby Tuesday feel like a second home for us on Thursdays. We can’t say enough good things about her — she’s exceptional!

Thank you, Kat, for being the absolute best!

— Your Thursday regulars 💕“

“I was on vacation when I saw this restaurant in St. Augustine FL. I saw the menu and said I have to go in and get something! I am a grilled cheese connoisseur and I make some good ones myself but oh my gosh, the grilled Mac and Cheese I had with I can't remember what kind of meat was AMAZING! So was the tomato soup! This amazing 70's music was playing inside and I was dancing waiting for my take out. It was so cool inside! They asked for my name and I told them. Little did I know when I came back in a few days later where we ate inside that time, that the man who waited on me 2 days before would remember me and call me by name! Holy cow! That was so cool! He said it was because I was dancing. I'm a dancer with 5 trophies so yeah, I was dancing to that good music but to remember me like that! If you love grilled Mac and Cheese or just grilled cheese in general and you love tomato soup, you have to eat here! I promise you will not be disappointed at all! Next time I want some Poutine and another sandwich! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“We absolutely love St. Augustine restaurants, and somehow this is the first time we’ve found this hidden gem! Now that we’ve found this place, it will by far be our go to breakfast spot. The biscuits and burritos are out of this world delicious! We can’t wait to go back and try more items. The atmosphere was amazing and great people! Run, go eat here ASAP!“

“Spectacular experience! Great food, awesome service and wonderful atmosphere! Perfect date night!! (P.S. try the duck!)“

“A True Hidden Gem in St. Augustine The Collage exceeded all our expectations. We’ve visited St. Augustine many times, but this was our first time discovering this incredible restaurant, and what a find! We were celebrating our 21st anniversary and stumbled upon The Collage online. Thinking it would be quiet on a Wednesday night, we didn’t make a reservation. Despite being fully booked, Megan, the restaurant manager, went out of her way to accommodate us, which we truly appreciated. Our server, Franco, was warm, attentive, and very knowledgeable. The food was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. We began with the beef carpaccio and watermelon salad; both beautifully prepared. For our main course, we each had the 8oz filet topped with gorgonzola sauce, and every bite was mouthwatering. Between courses, we were treated to a refreshing raspberry sorbet to cleanse our palates—a lovely touch. For dessert, we shared a warm pound cake with raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream, paired with perfectly made espressos. The ambiance was quaint, cozy, and romantic,ideal for a special occasion like ours. We especially loved that the menu changes regularly, offering something new to look forward to each time. We’re so happy to have found this gem and will absolutely be returning. Highly recommended! Thanks Again, The Gennaro’s“

“I run a celebrate recovery program and they have stepped up to provide us dinner periodically amazing help for our community as we feed 100 people every week thanks for your partnership 💕💕💕💕🙏“

“Fantastic dinner, loved the place and Shane our server was AWESOME!!!“

“One of the best in area.“

“We were here during Nights of Lights, and they were definitely decorated for the season. Our service was 100% on! Ethan was a young guy ready to serve with a smile. We had meatloaf (sooo good), shrimp and grits (husband says 5 stars), and meatballs. The warm bread was amazing. Drinks were served in festive mugs, and we were given Christmas hats that light up. We've decided this is a stop we want to bring all of our guests to experience. Definitely make this a priority!“

“Josh at the front made our experience so wonderful!!!
My 2 year old daughter is very shy and was having a bad day and he let her take the giant cheese curd home!! Such a wonderful experience for our family. Also the food is always yummy.“

“I went to visit the area first time, the service received from (Andrew) our server was amazing, friendly and attentive. Food and atmosphere was great, prices reasonable. Will definitely come back!“

“We had a wonderful experience here and the dining area so pristine. Delicious eats and we also loved our waitress. Went with my sister and her boyfriend. Parking was great . Overall just a good time!“

“Purple Olive never disappoints, offers a diverse menu of deliciously executed dishes, great staff and reasonably priced. Fortunately, we made reservations for opening night at new location and the food was stellar! The renovations are lovely and bar area warm and inviting. We started with a shared crab cake appetizer and pleasantly surprised. For our entrees we ordered the Mahi encrusted in macadamia nuts with a mango rum butter over jasmine rice with wok stir fried vegetables and the Korean style short rib with same rice and veg set up. No room for dessert this time, but if you haven’t tried their chocolate gateau please do, you will not regret. Kudos to Chef Peter and his staff.“

“Best food around and great service! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Delicious food!! so glad we saw this place while turning around in the parking lot. the food was fresh and absolutely yummy. definitely will be going there again! had the turkey bacon sandwich on a bed of lettuce instead and added avocado. wow! and the sweet potato fries were cooked to perfection.“

“We always enjoy stopping at this location on our way home from work!! But today was spectacular. Joy greeted us as we walked in,took our order. She even cleared our table at the end. What a ray of sunshine. If she is not Already management I highly recommend a promotion for her.“

“Food was all very fast, and freshly made! Such a unique concept on serving too - all on a board which was definitely more enjoyable for our family!! Food was delicious and fresh (went for brunch). Family friendly as well. Definitely a hidden gem!“

“The food was absolutely delicious. We tried the escargot and definitely did not regret it. The atmosphere in the once past pool was a different experience. Quiet, romantic and simply beautiful. Our waitress was phenomenal and cared to our every need. We can’t wait to come back.“

“This place was truly a hidden gem! We just stopped in for a drink and appetizer and it was probably the best thing we ate out whole trip. We had the rueben rolls and artichoke dip. They were out of this world amazing. Cool atmosphere, waitress, and food. We will be back for sure!“

“We went for lunch - everything and everyone was wonderful. The Fish Dip was the best we have had in St A.“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Best Italian restaurant in St Augustine by far. Food was delicious, staff was fantastic and the owners are from my home state of NJ. What more can you ask for ?? My wife and I will definitely be coming back !!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Embassy Suites continues to be my favorite place to stay Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort 300 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080 Embassy Suites has quickly become my favorite hotel brand, and this St. Augustine location is no exception. The rooms are spacious with a true two-room layout, giving plenty of room to relax. Their complimentary breakfast is amazing—a full spread with fresh options, handmade omelettes, and bacon that actually tastes good! The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous, clean, and well-maintained from top to bottom. Everything feels upscale and welcoming. Overall, a solid 5/5 experience. Highly recommend!“

“The atmosphere was nice. Our waitress was fun. We tried the sliders, Bleu cheese burger and the golf ball appetizer. Everything was delicious! The food came quickly and the drinks kept coming. Lots of Bill Murray memorabilia.“

“The most pleasant young waitress, Sophia, made our meal time enjoyable. Her recommendations were excellent. My wife said that her spicy grilled catfish was the best she has ever had.“

“Evening food and service are top notch. The present crew: Stephanie, Cecelia and Jordan are the absolute best with friendly service, not to mention a great chef, kitchen, staff and management. Could do a little better on architectural ambiance, mood lighting and seating...“

“I recently dined at the hotel without being a guest. Our server, Darlene, was an exceptional server. She took great care of us and was incredibly attentive and understanding of my family’s language barrier. Not only was she exceptional, but the food itself was also incredible.“

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

“A great locals spot that also caters to the tourists. Live music too!“

“Food was amazing!!!“

“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!“

“Used Sonny’s to cater our reception dinner for our son and now daughter..sliced turkey,pulled pork,Mac & cheese,baked beans,coleslaw and rolls were on point..also had sweet & unsweet tea and lemonade…everyone was well fed and satisfied with the food,as many said,its hard to go wrong with Sonnys..🤤..“

“Just great place to go and good food“

“We wanted to get away for the touristy spots for dinner and found this highly spot! The service was friendly! Our sushi was fresh and delicious! We were blown away by how good the sushi was, the salmon melted in my mouth and the eel was cooked to perfection! Such a lovely find after eating heavy the past few days!!“

“We had Sporks cater our wedding December 14, 2024, and they did a phenomenal job! Miles and Libby were so helpful. The food and service was phenomenal - plus we love their restaurant too! Highly recommend them if you have a function that needs catering!“

“Had the chicken with biscuits and gravy! Delicious! The chicken tenders were delicious! Very friendly staff. Will stop here everytime we are in the area.“

“Great place please bring back your pork fritter sandwiches those were amazing“

“Hands down some of the best chicken and waffles I have ever had! The strawberry butter is amazing. No use for syrup on waffles. Our waitress was great too!“

“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!“

“Always ask your server where they go after work! This place was the perfect suggestion. We are traveling with a puppy and were welcomed on their patio. The atmosphere was very relaxing and made sense as a local haunt without snubbing the weary tourist. Irish coffee at 11:00 pm? Yes and thank you. Thumbs up to Barley Republic.“

“This is a hidden gem, so I’ll type type quietly. The food here is fresh, tasty and good looking! I had the salmon salad. The salmon was fresh with a smoky flavor. Bottom was nicely done with-a brown crisp to it Home made salad dressing was tossed with the salad. Salad had greens,capons , mushrooms, red onion, cheese and a very good flavor. Hubby had the shrimp wrap with a spinach tortilla. Delightful flavor all around“

“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.“

“Always a pleasure and treat at Mango Mango - we have been going frequently since it opened. The service is cheerful and accommodating, food is excellent - love the fish dinner- and moderately price. Can't get much better casual dining“

“Kara was an excellent waitress always friendly always gives good recommendations. Excellent even in suggestion of bar drinks and willing to go the extra mile to make the customer happy.🩷“

“Dined there last evening July 13,2023. There were 4 of us and the meal was very good. We were very impressed with the service provided to us by Lindsey. She and one other lady were the only ones waiting tables. Lindsey went way above her duties to handle customers. I hope that the manager of this Applebee's appreciate this worker who went out of her way to provide excellent service and that the cooperate office acknowledges good employees.“

“Service was awesome! Vinny“

“Sat bar side in a booth with Danuta as our server. She's worked at Longhorn for 27 years! Danuta was lovely as were the hostesses, bartender, and manager.

Had a delicious meal of salmon + shrimp combo for under $30. It was so much food that I'll have lunch tomorrow also!

Shout out to the cooks that I didn't meet but deserve high praise also!

They were super were super busy in this holiday season but we were never rushed. (Tuesday 12/23/35)

Ps- if you do curbside pickup.... Blakelynn is amazing in her position + always so friendly!“

“We love coming here for the food and good vibes , but was disappointed to learn that you are taking the ribeye sliders off the menu.“

“Amazing service and food. We just love the ladies here.“