Uptown Swinery

45 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine
(904) 824-6202

Recent Reviews

Frederick Johnson

Tried to go, sign and menu were down. Place looks permanently closed. May just be down for work but they didn't bother to update their website or google.

Onara Garcia

I wanted to love it. We arrived and sat at a 2 seater at the front left corner of the restaurant. When the A/C came on, a terrible odor filled the air, not sure where it came from, but it was not pleasant. We ordered a Bloody Mary and Mimosa, a single waffle and a side of breakfast potatoes. The drinks arrived in somewhat smaller glassware than anticipated. The Mr. said the Bloody Mary was very weak and questioned whether there was any alcohol in it while the Mimosa was adequate.After 25 minutes, we asked the hostess to check on our order (our server was also the bartender and nowhere in sight) and to cancel if it wasn't started. A few minutes later she delivered the order and said it had been sitting there a while as it had been forgotten. The waffle was semi warm, the potatoes were unedible and spongy.It's nice to find a new good place, this was not it.

tonyl060954

Collin our server was actually the only one working. The others just stood around. I asked a waitress for a coffee refill and she said we weren’t her table and walked off. A terrible way to treat customers. And on top of it she laughed. Terrible-Just terrible! This place needs new management or close their doors if they want any repeat business. I’ll never go back!

Trevor G

We wanted to try something new around town on 2/5/23 and decided brunch would be an awesome time. We were pleasantly greeted and sat without any wait. Our waitress was very nice. However, the service was very slow, and it took some time to have our order taken, weren't checked on during our meal, and we had to flag our waitress down after to get/pay our check.While we were waiting for our food, I witnessed the bartender drop the drink strainer into a glass, pick it out with his bare hands, and then proceed to pour more mixer in and serve the drink. Unfortunately, this put us off to ordering any more drinks due to the potential health issue.When the food came out, it not only looked very good but tasted amazing. All of us enjoyed our food (especially the potatoes) and ate every bit of our meals.Overall, we will give this location another try on a future date. However, I hope that the bartender is given lessons on food safety. Re-making one drink is worth the extra time versus the cost of the ingredients. The food is definitely worth it!

John Lake

We just came in for an appetizer and some drinks. The baked Brie was decent however we were told it had blackberries honey and walnuts and that’s what made up our mind to get it…that was not the fruit we got…so a little disappointed there. The adult Capri Sun was fun.

Philip Seely

First time visiting with out of town guests. Enjoyed appetizers and drinks. Casual dining country atmosphere with limited menu. Quality was excellent. I will return! In the meantime, enjoy the charcuterie or the shrimp and grits!Parking: San Marco Blvd. can be bsy at times. Evening view of parking entrance is limited.

Amanda Ortiz

This place was pretty good. The hash with short ribs was very good, short rib shredded up perfectly, the hash aspect was delicious and a nice portion. The Johnny cake and chicken was mediocre. The chicken was good but it just seemed like a lot of syrup over powered what was there. The syrup may have been necessary though because of how dry the Johnnycake was. I think I may have given this a 5 star if I had ordered something else. If the johnnycakes always come out that way they should remove it from the menu or alter the recipe. Ambiance was nice a simple, I can roll with their pig theme.

Lynn P.

Great food, service, with parking included! If you've ever tried to park in St. Augustine, you'll appreciate the dedicated free parking. But the best part was the food and friendly service. Try the sampler board with a huge pretzel and delicious sausage among other delights. The mimosas are a bargain and the champagne tower looked way fun. Our group enjoyed the friendly service too! Make a reservation- it's popular!

Jessica L.

We initially were on a waiting list for brunch at a nearby restaurant & went in on a whim to grab a quick drink beforehand. We took a glance at the menu & decided to grab a seat at the bar, no waiting. Has an upscale hipster casual vibe. We started with the uptown coffee (Irish coffee), boozy peach & their house made bloody. All drinks were tasty, but what really hit spot was the Pig Benedict and the Chicken and Johnny dishes. The hollandaise sauce was excellent & the chicken while crispy was still juicy & delicious! For being in a high tourist area, price per meal was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a brunch spot!

ShaunAndGus

Loved our brunch here. Fun mimosa flavors and lots of menu options. Service was friendly and helpful. Fun spot for a quick bite or more leisurely meal.

Rachel K.

Best breakfast place ever! I live in tampa but got the chicken and waffles and will definitely be back!!! The server was super sweet and atmosphere was very relaxing!!

Eric M.

Delicious farm to table place in St Augustine. Brunch specialties and a nice bar! I recommend!

CurlySuzyQ

Elevated comfort food. The loaded chips - oh my goodness! Pig Benedict & Skillet Mac were ridiculous. Our young adult couple had just completed a 5K so no guilt going all in. Truly a food guilty pleasure with absolutely no regrets! Only complaint - very noisy.

Katy S.

One of the best places for food in St. Augustine! The pretzel charcuterie was the best charcuterie I've ever had. The cannoli pancakes were amazing and my husband enjoyed the avocado toast too. We will definitely be back when we are in town.

Dorothy D.

This place has a fancy interior, but the food was basically diner food. Nothing special. Not terrible, but, given the vibe, I had higher expectations for more innovation in the food.

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