Mill Top Tavern and Listening Room

My fiancé & I came into town for a family wedding and on the last day of our trip, we came into this tavern. 10/10 amazing food, great service, our waitress Anita was so sweet & very attentive. Watched a flood of people come in after us and she didn’t miss a beat. We will definitely be back!

We went for a few drinks and the evening was excellent, they had live music, the place was cozy, the drinks were very good and the best thing was the girl who served us was always smiling, friendly, the place is perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

St Augustine treasure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is fun, live music, good food and awesome service. They serve local craft beer. Check it out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Southwest Egg Rolls

Is that so difficult to assign someone taking care to toilets? You guys just know how to get more and more.
Respect your clients and take care for cleaning and hygiene.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Great place!!!! Would definitely go back again!

Kid-friendliness: Yes!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great place for drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved the music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice bar on the second floor, great service, live music. Balcony facing the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere and great music! Cold beer and awesome service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pretzel Nuggets

The food was mediocre at best. Service was fast and friendly, but $60 for okay clam chowder in a styrofoam bowl, small portioned eggrolls, the worst frozen margarita I’ve ever had and an extremely watered down mule is atrocious. The singer that was playing guitar was talented and had a nice voice and what I’m guessing was the house system kept cutting in and out on one side of the room. I know things can be busy with the holidays, but none of the other restaurants we hit up in that area had food/drinks that bad.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Environment was fun, service was quick, but maybe because the food was overpriced and subpar. Disappointed experience after reading good reviews online

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Todd Anderson, it saddens me to read your review. It is a shame that you were treated that way. I would like to invite you and your wife to come back and I'll be more than happy to play Mustang Sally for you on one of my shifts. I want you to know that what you experienced with that performer is not typical with the rest of the musical lineup at the Milltop. We know that we play music for the patrons, not ourselves. I for one am sorry that you had that happen to you folks and I hope that you will please stop in again and let us play your requests.

Millhouse is a great place to visit, eat, have drinks, and be entertained with Live Music... BUT THERE'S A STIPULATION!  The accolades ONLY apply when John Q is NOT performing IF you are not someone who FITS HIS CROWD!

Let me explain.  The atmosphere, service, and food were wonderful until I approached John Q, who was performing Live, and requested he play Mustang Sally.  I made the request after having asked about a song he played in his set when he personally asked me what I wanted to hear.   I initially responded, "Anything,...to which he responded, "No, not just anything."  I laughed with him and sat down.  Thinking he was sincere in asking me what I wished to hear, I later went up and requested "Mustang Sally."

I purposely chose that song because John Q was obviously playing strictly Country Music, and as a DJ, "Mustang Sally" (specifically performed by numerous National Country Artists) seemed like a great fit for the entire audience...based upon the PHENOMENAL response I get when I play the song (specifically from Country Artists) from audiences I play for who enjoy Country music.  However, upon requesting the song, Mr. John Q chose to attempt to entertain the restaurant by stating to me, using his microphone, "THIS IS NOT THAT KIND OF CROWD, (while adding a sarcastic..."SORRY")... followed by laughter.

Me and my wife immediately proceeded to leave Millhouse but not before expressing my concerns with the staff who were extremely understanding.  Upon leaving the restaurant, I could hear him outside, within an easy earshot for all patrons visiting the "Night of Lights"  who were passing by the restaurant to hear.. because they have speakers outside...literally talking about me, and laughing, saying that I had had too many drinks and that I was asking for an inappropriate song and thinking I could just say anything I wanted to.  Upon hearing him, I went back upstairs to the restaurant and said to him, "Mustang Sally" IS a Country Song...to which he responded..."Not Really."

My impression of this Jon Q act at Millhouse is now such that any patron who does not request or like Country Music...as deemed "Country" by the Country Music Expert, John Q, should avoid patronizing Millhouse when he is scheduled.

I was completely offended because, upon spending my money at an establishment that I chose to patronize, I felt that I was a part of the "crowd" visiting the restaurant.  John Q, however, made it clear that when he is performing, patrons are subject to his taking ownership of the establishment that hired him, thus he can determine who is and who is not a good "FIT" for Millhouse while he is performing.

Lastly, even if I had requested a Rap Song, which would have been inappropriate, it would the epitome of ignorance for any performer, hired to please patrons at an establishment that is not their's, to announce openly to a customer that..."THIS IS NOT THAT KIND OF CROWD."

The next time someone asks you to do a song...per your prompting Mr. John Q,...don't use the person as your personal punching bag to humiliate in front of your crowd... just simply admit that you don't know the sing and apologize. You're NOT a comedian; you're a musician.

Also, take note, Mr. John Q, that there have been a plethora of Country Artists who do know the song well, as well as their audiences, and have very successfully performed the song without the song even being requested. You may want to add it to your repertoire...since you seldom actually play any particular music related to any of the song you perform...your m.o. is to play a certain tempo of music and sing several different songs without ever changing the music. Also keep in mind that you don't own any of the venues that hire you to entertain their customers. Thus, you are not hire

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome place for live music and Great whiskey.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5