50 Best American Restaurants in St. Augustine

“Took my husband here for his birthday. We got a window seat overlooking the hangars. Some of the windows are fogges, so a little harder to see out. The atmosphere was great. Loved the ambiance of the whole place. Up front service was great. Seated quickly, water and drinks came quickly. The food service was pretty slow. Maybe understaffed? It was a Friday night. We got there pretty early before it was super busy. The food was pretty good overall. Would definitely go back for a special occasion.“

“One of the best in area.“

“Had higher hopes for this evening… atmosphere was point, music selection was good but loud. Did turn down later. Service was kinda slow and could be more attentive, but was very nice. Cocktails were good. Great story about Horse Soldier Bourbon. Great bourbon selection, enjoyed craft cocktails. Food was just alright and was very expensive. Two cocktails, one app, one salad and a steak $111. Probably wouldn’t eat here again but would stop in for cocktails. No parking, wouldn’t bring kids here, wheel chair accessible.“

“The food is absolutely divine in every aspect. Every rotation has brought a new and exciting experience. The prime enjoyment of the bar has to be the staff. Whether you're at a table or the bar you will end up with some of the best service you have encountered at a restaurant!“

“Lex was great and the kitchen sink chicken sandwich was amazing.“

“Last evening we had a delightful and delicious dinner. Rum pour was generous. JJ was our outstanding and friendly waitress. She made our dinner special with her attentiveness. We will continue to return to this gem and hope JJ is our waitress again.“

“This is my family and friends favorite place to meet and eat!! Super service, friendly staff, excellent cuisines and Meara our server makes our experience, always the best.“

“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 are return customers and have had Kayla R as our server multiple times. She is always looking out for us, making suggestions and helping us check our rewards. We never feel rushed when we stop in for an extended family meal to catch up. Thank you , Kayla!“

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

“We’ve eaten her over a dozen times! If family is visiting this is the neighborhood spot we take them to or order takeout from. Food, coffee, and the service are all the best!

Vegetarian options: A lot of the meals could be made vegetarian.“

“Excellent dinner and service. I would highly recommend.“

“Wonderful dining spot, and we were greeted by Milo at the door. Everything is homemade and you couldn't ask for better.“

“Forgotten Tonic is my go-to for an exceptional dining and cocktail experience in St. Augustine. From the amazing team to the delicious food to the inventive and impressive cocktails, it's honestly hard to beat!

Every dish is expertly crafted, and the seasonal offerings always add a fun alternative to the classics. The drink menu is full of creative, expertly balanced options, and the bar teams takes so much care in crafting the perfect drink for you, whether you choose something on or off the menu.

Throughout the year Forgotten Tonic hosts festive pop-up bars that always add an extra fun element to the already outstanding experience. When friends or family from out of town ask me where to go, Forgotten Tonic sits at the top of the list.“

“Been to Asado 9 times before the full meal in the evening was a great start. We’ve been several times for lunch. Great soup of the day. Amazing potato salad. I have had fish and chips, French dip and roast beef sandwiches all great. Their drinks are amazing. I’d highly recommend the asado cooler.“

“Food is good. Shakes are the best in town. A lot of staff, clean restaurant. Fish and chips on the second visit were very good fresh and large portion.

Parking: Drive thru lines available

Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids options and free ice cream“

“I’m not sure where to start, but this restaurant really blessed our family this evening. Long story, but they went above and beyond to help our family. They were super kind and we are so appreciative of their willingness to help us. Our food was also really good! :)“

“Purple Olive was the caterer for our wedding and we could not have been happier. Peter was communicative with us leading up to the wedding day, and was always there to answer our questions. He also gave us honest input on ideas we had and how we could best make our vision work for our big day. The catering staff and bartenders were professional, friendly and helpful all throughout the wedding. We had multiple guests come up to us throughout the night and afterward to tell us how friendly they all were. Not to mention, both the food and drinks were absolutely amazing. We 10/10 recommend Purple Olive!“

“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.“

“Not one complaint, everything has been amazing. Great room, view, pool, breakfast, drinks and the staff is awesome. So close to everything that you need including great restaurants. The valet guys are great and very efficient. Worth spending the little extra for the amazing services. Definitely would stay again“

“Great atmosphere!! My favorite place to eat and shop.“

“Was here during the Christmas Eve time (about 3 weeks ago). Not many places were open...which was to be expected. But The Irish Pub attached to this is killer. Love the ambiance of both Meehans (Backyard) and the (Irish Pub). A definite must while in town.“

“Stopped by today, on a whim. great food. The chicken salad is delightful. I had the special shrimp tacos and they were yummy. Its a cute little local place which i love“

“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.“

“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 !!“

“Food was very good. Burger was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and definitely filling. Normally, places undercooke them. Chicken wrap was very tasty. My only negative comment is like pretty much everywhere you go, their cash register gives you a tip option. But you have to wait for your food to be prepared then get up and get it yourself from the counter. I'm not sure who I'm tipping and why other than it's almost become expected.“

“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 food was delicious. I had the 3 meat platter with wings, pulled pork, and chicken, and I preferred the meats in that order. Mac and cheese, baked potato, and corn bread were also excellent. Our server, Brooke, was super nice, and she even arranged the meal to make a smiley face and drew a cute picture on the back of the receipt.“

“Food was amazing!!!“

“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...“

“Stopped in here for an after dinner drink. Service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was warm and peaceful even though their were other groups around. If you're looking for a place to talk while having food or a beverage, I highly recommend.“

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

“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!“

“The Black and Blue Burger was absolutely delicious.“

“Wonderful service! I asked for a roll not listed on the menu and they prepared it as requested. Reasonable prices and great Specials! Everything was very fresh and I enjoyed the atmosphere in general.

Parking: Large parking lot“

“My boyfriend and I have stopped at the Hardee's some Saturday mornings on the way to Adventure, and it's always a good breakfast before we hit the road. I get the egg and cheese biscuit and a side of the hash browns, and they've been great every time. I do get my coffee at the adjoining Love's, only because they have more options. It's a nice one-stop for breakfast, coffee, gas, and one last trip to a clean bathroom.“

“This evening didn’t go as planned when the Bridge of Lions decided it didn’t want to fully close. We had to take a detour on our bikes to find dinner. As we cruised by other places at the beach that were extremely crowded and had been told we wouldn’t be seated until 10 or after at one, we went back to Little Margie’s FA Cafe! It was after 8, but we were greeted and told we could sit anywhere we would like. We chose an outdoor table and had our food in record time! The service and food was on point! We’ve had take out from here previously on another trip to town, and had liked the food then too. We will definitely be back!“

“Just great place to go and good food“

“The catering was amazing and so delicious! Sporks was on time and set up everything for my event. Would definitely recommend!“

“The yucca fries & pina colada sauce is so good!!“

“Great breakfast all day long. BLT and two eggs over easy rye toast and fruit with decaf coffee and regular coffee were excellent. Service was friendly and at the perfect pace.“

“My friend took me out for my birthday The food was amazing and the waitress was a little aggressive she kept coming over to the table My friend and I were having a great conversation We were there for under an hour and she kept wanting to take things off our table I went to take a drink of my water she grabbed both glasses We couldn't stop laughing I said I guess it's time to go ?“

“Great fresh seafood at a great price. The cabbage was incredible.“

“This local diner is so unique! The food choices are phenomenal. I had the avocado breakfast sandwich and it was top notch!!! All fresh ingredients and it was delicious! Awesome experience for sure.“

“I love that they use tallow to deep fry their food, the craft cocktails are amazing, highly recommend the hibiscus margarita. Also the service is awesome here. ❤️“

“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 dined at your new location this past Tuesday evening for the first time to celebrate my Wife’s Birthday. We were informed it would be a 30 minute wait for a table,(which was more like 20, and we enjoyed a cocktail at the bar while waiting). Our waiter was excellent (Robby) and the meal was superb. A pleasant evening for us as your the entire staff did great. My wife mentioned to me that “even the young man bussing tables has a smile on his face”. Congratulations on your new location and we will return.“

“Food was absolutely delicious, so we ate there 2 nights in a row. The chili rellenos and veal were outstanding!

Dietary restrictions: They gladly replaced my Eggplant parm pasta with Spinach and green beans. We stick to Keto as much as possible.“

“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.“

“Located right on St George Street.

Enjoyed dining here. Casual fun atmosphere. Staff is friendly, efficient and treats you like family. The camaraderie shows and is fun to watch.

Started with delicious Conch Fritters and wine. My partner enjoyed her fried fish sandwich. My grilled Mahi sandwich was the best fish sandwich I’ve ever had. It was cooked perfectly.

Went 7PM on a Friday night and enjoyed sipping our wine and beer and food while listening to a live singer. Very pleasurable as we could still enjoy conversation while the singer played in the background. We sat inside but there’s outside tables under a tiki style roof closer to the singer. Outdoors is pet friendly and one couple even brought their well behaved dog. Next door is a homemade candy shop- threw in a photo of that also. ?

Overall, this was a warm, friendly fun experience with delicious food. I will be back!

Kid-friendliness: Casual atmosphere“