Avilés Restaurant & Lounge

Had dinner there Saturday (11/29) evening. Food was extremely underwhelming. Nothing “fine dining” about it. And considering we were the right at opening, no reason (when you use an e-menu) that an item listed on the menu was already unavailable, as were we’re only the 2nd table seated. Mediocre food at best.

We booked a table for 2 at 6:00 for our anniversary dinner. We were sat at a high top in the bar which was annoying. Server took our order, didn't acknowledge our anniversary & 45 minutes later we had only been served a plate of bread. We were told 2 minutes by one person & another server told us 7 minutes. We left. So disappointed with this experience.

Had a lovely meal and Mike was attentive and had great advice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We did not realize the hotel and restaurant were under a major restoration...but decided to try the restaurant for the first time anyway.
While the ambiance was rather limited our experience was outstanding. First and foremost our waiter, MIKE, was awesome. His wine suggestion was perfect, the description of menu choices was very helpful and he took the time to ask our preferences in helping us choose entrees. The food was excellent! The small conference room doubling as the dining area was so intimate that we chatted freely with other patrons which added to the overall wonderful evening.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I celebrated our 26th anniversary last night at the restaurant. We had not been to Aviles for quite some time, but it was even better than we remembered. Mike, our server and bartender gave wonderful service and interacted with us in such a way as to make a great evening even better. The food was absolutely fantastic. My wife had a prime beef Tomahawk and I had llamb that we’re both absolutely out of this world. Kudos and thanks to Mike and the entire staff for a terrific job.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All the employees are great! Michael is an unbelievable Bar tender with a great sense of humor. You can believe how good the food is.Anna who works the Breakfast Buffet is amazing attentive and makes sure your glasses never run empty, always with a smile.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a great dinner! Our bartender/server was Mike we ate at the bar. Our service & food were excellent. We decided to eat here last minute after a Sunset cruise. We had the duck appetizer and the short ribs for the main course. Everything was delicious and the sangria is the best. Thank you to Mike for recommending the duck it was so good. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael is amazing at the bar. Super friendly great personality. Good to see you again Michael!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and amazing food! Michael was very knowledgeable of the food preparation and made great cocktails!

Amazing breakfast and service from Justina and Dahiana . They warmly accommodated our arrival at the tail end of breakfast. Recommended for breakfast in the heart of St Augustine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

At first, walking into a hotel lobby and seeing the restaurant part of it was a bit off putting. That was the only down side. Once the waitstaff brought fresh bread with herb butter I quickly forgot I could see people checking in. The staff are extremely knowledgeable of the menu and off specific, on-point recommendations. My pork Tomahawk was cooked perfectly. The show stopped was the 16oz Spinalis Steak. Order it, every time. Look at nothing else!

Found this tucked back little place in our home town of St Augustine and had the perfect birthday dinner for my dear friend. We actually chose it because of the smooth jazz vocalist advertised for that evening and positive food reviews. Unbelievable presentation of each dish! Amazing tasty dishes -the crab ball appetizer, roasted Snapper and veal on risotto were absolutely fabulous stars of the show. Our service was superb and the entertaining amazing and perfect. Who knew a hotel lobby venue could be so perfect?!

Had a great dinner with my wife. Tracy was absolutely wonderful. Will definitely come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Anna Simone is the best! Great service and very personable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we knew we were in for something special—but what truly elevated our evening was our incredible waiter, Mike. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, and the way he described each dish had us anticipating every bite. And let me tell you, the flavors did not disappoint.

From starters to entrees, everything was prepared to perfection. You could taste the attention to detail and passion in every dish. The balance, seasoning, and presentation—second to none. It’s rare to find a place where the food lives up to the menu’s promise, and this restaurant delivers far beyond expectation.

Mike’s recommendations were spot on. His warm, attentive service made us feel welcomed, relaxed, and taken care of. It felt less like dinner and more like a culinary experience crafted just for us.

This spot is an absolute gem. If you’re looking for unforgettable flavors and stellar service, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. Ask for Mike—you’ll thank me later.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5