Surfside Kitchen
85 Ava Way Ste 105, St. Augustine
(904) 342-7757
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Order to go, both times disappointed
Food: 1
We ordered 2 pizzas to-go, a pepperoni one and a gluten-free (tapioca flour) option. You could definitely count the seldom pepperonis they put in it. Not a good vibe. Pizza quality was not the best. They were just okay. Then, because we ordered to go, you cannot seat on the outside tables or the staff might tell you the owner doesn’t like this. Btw there was only one other couple seating outside. Everything was empty outside. Caused mixed feelings and a bad impression. Like they kicked us out subtly. Just not the best experience for us.
Food: 2
Service: 3
We really enjoyed the food and laid back atmosphere for the family. As we were leaving, they were setting up live music for the patio. Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was going to give them a 5 based on our first night meal. We ordered the Cajun chicken tacos and the mahi mahi tacos our first night and the food was so delicious we returned the next night with our daughter and her family. We ordered the same tacos plus two pizzas for the grandkids. The tacos were completely different and terrible. The first night the Cajun chicken was hot, spicy, and in strips. The second night the chicken was cold, wet and cubes of chicken without any spice. I don’t think a restaurant should have completely different flavors and presentation chef to chef but this place did. Unfortunate. Service is a 10 they are awesome!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
We came here for lunch while on vacation. We were a party of 8 and had no trouble getting in, surprising for such a small location. The food was good but the staff were not the nicest. My sister in law never got a refill and we felt like we were a bother when we asked for anything. Since we were a bigger party and the girl was guaranteed a certain percentage of tip it seemed like she wasn’t worried about attending to us.
When we were almost finished dining we saw another party of 3 come in. They wanted to sit inside due to the heat but it was an issue. The first server came over to them and said she would have to ask if they were allowed to have that table due to it having 6 chairs. All the other tables were full, including one that had 2 seats with a workers 2 children filling those.
Over all the food was good, a little over priced, but the staff could use some work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
A little pricey but food was really good and our waitress was really nice. In fact we had two waitresses because one went off duty in the middle of our order...but she actually came and introduced us to the second waitress. We sat outside because we had our dog, it's just a shame there isn't an ocean view.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived with a large party for brunch. We called ahead to see if we would reserve but they said there wouldn’t be a wait and that they don’t take reservations. When we arrived staff was clearly irritated and was very rude to our party asking us to step outside as they cleared a table for us. The food was very good and fresh. Definitely recommend the large shareable items for up to three people. Coffee however was sour and burnt tasting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent food and even better service. Loved the outdoor seating and peaceful coastal ambiance. The caipirinha was a perfect touch, and the Meta Eater pizza was a hit with the whole table. A must visit if you're in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stumbled across this place while exploring the area, what a find! Beautiful views and tasty dishes like the Caribbean Pineapple pizza made for a great experience. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surfside Kitchen offers the perfect mix of great food and chill vibes. Everything we ordered was delicious and reasonably priced. The signature burger was juicy and flavorful, and our kids loved their massive kids’ pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great spot for lunch near the ocean. The mahi tacos were amazing, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend trying a caipirinha while you're here, it’s one of the best we’ve had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the relaxed beachside atmosphere at Surfside Kitchen! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The Meta Eater pizza was loaded and full of flavor. We’ll definitely return on our next trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service here was top-notch and the food came out quickly. The new owners are doing a great job with this place. We will definitely be back more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were so excited to try Surfside Kitchen for breakfast after seeing all the amazing photos and reviews… but unfortunately, they don’t serve breakfast during the week — only on weekends. This was such a disappointment since it wasn’t clear when we checked the reviews ahead of time.
That said, the staff was very friendly and apologetic, and they offered suggestions for other breakfast place. I appreciate the great service, but I wish the breakfast hours were made more obvious so travelers don’t get their hopes up like we did.
If you’re coming for breakfast, plan for a weekend visit — otherwise, be ready to explore their lunch and dinner options instead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very courteous staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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