The Reef

$$ • Seafood, Pet Friendly, Vegetarian

Hours:
4100 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine
(904) 824-8008

About The Reef

The Reef offers a delightful beach outing with excellent food and fantastic entertainment. The attentive staff, including server Jeffrey, is outstanding, making special occasions memorable. Whether it’s a birthday, retirement, or anniversary, the beautiful scenic restaurant provides delicious meals like Lobster Risotto, shrimp and grits, and jambalaya, along with top-notch service, ensuring a fantastic experience for all visitors. Guests can enjoy large portions during brunch, complemented by a lovely sea view and refreshing mimosas. The atmosphere, especially dining outside under red umbrellas, enhances the experience, making The Reef a highly recommended spot to eat. Recent reviews highlight the friendly service and incredible food, with guests enjoying the outdoor dining porch and the ocean view. The Cucumbertini cocktail is noted as a refreshing treat, while the calamari is praised for its seasoning, despite some concerns about the frying oil. Overall, The Reef is solidifying its reputation as a gem for anyone seeking great food and a chilled atmosphere, making it a must-visit when in St. Augustine or Vilano Beach.

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The Reef Reviews

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1095 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
56%
4
17%
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7%
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.3

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The BEST food!!!! I have eaten here twice and have gotten the shrimp and grits both times. The best I have ever had!!!! This time we got dessert too…peanut butter and chocolate pie and salted caramel cheesecake. I could have eaten my weight in both! We have been home for a day and I am ready craving it all and can’t wait to go back!! Also love the quiet atmosphere and the view of the water. My husband got the prime rib and he said it was delicious.

We ordered the Gravlax, salmon and capers etc appetizer. It smelled really bad upon arrival. The bloodline remained and was greenish in color. The cuts were thick and skin remained as well. We both ate a bit and regretted it. We told the staff and they gave us 10% off, equivalent to $1.60 off, and did not take our complaint into consideration at all. It was gross. The restaurant smelled really bad walking up as well, which was the first sign we should have not dined there. We...read full review

Delicious! The view was amazing and our server was great!

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 9PM
Friday 11:30AM - 10PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 10PM
Sunday 10:30AM - 9PM
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