15 Best Downtown St Augustine Restaurants

A coastal city with five centuries of history behind it, St Augustine is a place you must visit if traveling to Florida.

Since you have a lot to see here, it is necessary to know where to eat and recharge your batteries for the next town trip. To help you out with this topic, we made a list of the top downtown St Augustine restaurants that serve the tastiest dishes in a good ambience.

St Augustine & The Food

Beach, sun, and the smell of the grill that giggles your cravings. This is exactly what you’re going to see in St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Augustine is a place where you can taste the most delicious dishes made with a blend of cooking cultures and freshly harvested ingredients.

When it comes to cooking cultures in Florida, there is Southern, European, and Floribbean cuisine. Southern cuisine includes shrimp, barbeque, fried green tomatoes, and more.

From European cuisine, you can try some popular Spanish dishes, such as ceviche (seafood dish made of fresh marinated fish in citrus), Arroz con pollo (one-pot chicken and rice), empanadas (baked/fried pastry with filling), and more.

Lastly, the Floribbean culture cuisine is based on fresh fish and seafood dishes. Among the most popular Floribbean meals are conch fritters, shrimp & grits, gator tail, Minorcan chowder, oysters, and key lime pie.

I bet these foods have made you even hungrier, so let’s take a look at the best downtown St Augustine restaurants where you can enjoy every bite.

Old City House Inn & Restaurant

The Old City House Inn & Restaurant is a restaurant placed in a restored building from the 19^th century, spiced with elegance and creative cuisine.

The menu offers appetizer dishes, salads, soups, fascinating main courses, and numerous wines. Vegetarians are also welcome.

The place is small, intimate, and elegant. The prices are affordable, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The restaurant is near the Nights of Lights and just a minute’s walk from the Bridge of Lions.

Location	115 Cordova St, St. Augustine, Fl
Price range	$$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 826 0113

A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom

If you prefer to eat with a view, A1A Ale Works is the right place for you. Take a sip of wine and watch the golden sunsets while waiting for your dish.

The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and fresh and carefully prepared dishes. The menu is also rich and offers lunch, dinner, and dessert dishes. The prices are average, and everyone can afford lunch or dinner here.

A1A Ale Works has an incredible location that perfectly fits with the restaurant’s ambience.

Location	1 King St, St. Augustine, FL
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 829 2977 and online

River & Fort Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge

River & Fort is a place that leaves everyone speechless. Those who came once returned many times and shared their impressions about this place. The restaurant is located right in the heart of St Augustine downtown and has a perfect view.

There are soups, salads, main courses, traditional dishes, and numerous beverages on the menu. You can try some of the special wine editions, the tastiest cocktails, or bottled and draft beers. There is a special kid’s menu for the little guests.

River & Fort Restaurant is the perfect place where you can try the best fried green tomato traditional dish.

Location	12 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 481 8396

O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits

O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits is a place where you can try original homemade dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. The place is located in the historic Worth House and has a historic ambience.

You can book a table inside or enjoy the tropical outdoor garden. Most people say O.C. White’s is a nice place, with nice service and nice welcoming staff. It is just a perfect place for lunch or dinner, whether with your partner or the whole family.

The menu offers a variety of starters, salads, soups, homemade lunch dishes, and elegant and tasty dinner plates. The restaurant is within minutes from the Old Town.

Location	118 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
Price range	$$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 824 0808

Prohibition Kitchen

Prohibition Kitchen is a gastropub with a full bar, vegetarian menu, and numerous alcoholic beverages. Everyone who’s been there recommends the grilled cheese and every dish containing cheese.

The menu has prices that everyone can afford and start from $4. What we like the most is the menu’s versatility. Guests can try numerous soups, salads, pasta, snacks, burgers, and diet menus from the special dietary menu.

The restaurant is located in the St Augustine downtown and often has live music that makes the experience even better.

Location	119 St George St, St Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 209 5704

Columbia Restaurant

A mix of Cuban and Spanish cuisine is located in the heart of the historic St Augustine downtown. Columbia Restaurant is a place where you can try original black bean soup and salads made with the same tradition since 1905.

The interior is decorated with hand-painted tiles and a Spanish fountain. Columbia Restaurant is visited by numerous celebrities, which is why it is recommended to follow the formal dress code.

The dishes have Hispanic names, which speaks a lot about the food’s originality.

Location	98 St George St, St Augustine
Price range	$$$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 824 3341

Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grille

Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grille is the best downtown St Augustine restaurant where you can find grilled food, fish, salads, and delicious traditional dishes.

The restaurant is jazzy, festive, and located in a brick plantation house. We recommend this restaurant since it has live music in the afternoons, which makes the experience much better.

On the menu, you can find unique starters with creamy cheese, salads, chicken, bourbon Flavorites dishes, seafood, sandwiches, main courses with side dishes of choice, and incredible desserts.

Location	46 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine
Price range	$$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 824 7765

The Drunken Horse St. Augustine

The Drunken Horse is another excellent downtown restaurant with amazing food and numerous alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The place is warm and welcoming, perfect for families, friends, and couples. On the lunch and dinner menus, you will find numerous starters, main courses, and traditional dishes. The Ratatouille dish is a specialty everyone should try!

The restaurant has a perfect location, just a minute’s walk from the beach and Bridge of Lions.

Location	55 Charlotte St, St Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 679 5858

Catch 27

Catch 27 is the best place where you can eat freshly caught local fish and seafood. The dishes have the “homemade” flavor and are perfectly served and decorated.

90% of the dishes are made with fish and seafood. What we like the most is the versatility of dishes on the menu. Everything looks and tastes so good that you can not decide what to order first.

The appetizers, winter salads, and entrees come in multiple variations so that everyone can find their favorite ingredients combo. The beer and wine list is also rich and offers various local bottled and draft beers and wines.

Location	40 Charlotte St, St. Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 217 3542

Aviles Restaurant & Lounge

Aviles Restaurant serves colors on a plate. You can get hungry the exact second you see a dish here. Freshly harvested and always prepared with love, the colorful Aviles dishes fill everyone’s stomach and heart.

The restaurant has rich breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and other menus for every part of the day. The meals are generally made with fish and seafood, but you can also find numerous salads, burgers, and barbeques.

Most people who’ve been here, talk about the yummy desserts. Leave room in your stomach and try some of the well-known desserts

Location	32, Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
Price range	$$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 829 2277

Barefoot Bill’s Island Grill

Barefoot Bill’s Island Grill is an excellent choice if you crave burgers, sandwiches, meatballs, fish, and seafood. The service is fast, and the prices are quite fair, so you can rely on Barefoot Bill’s if you are in a hurry and need something good to eat.

The restaurant is located near the historic Flagler College and the popular Nights of Lights.

Among the most popular and recommended meal options, we will mention the perfectly-cooked burger, chipotle mayo, and coconut shrimp. If you are traveling with your family and children, Barefoot Bill’s is the best option since it has a kid’s menu and incredibly fast service.

Location	61 Treasury St, St. Augustine
Price range	$
Reservations	+1 (904) 842 2784

Athena Restaurant

Athena Restaurant is a good option for every part of the day. In the morning, you can try some of the most popular fluffy pancakes and top them with numerous sweet and fruity toppings.

The lunch and dinner menus offer tasty Greek cuisine dishes, while you can find American food and grill, as well. If you opt for Greek food, you must try Gyros and Souvlaki on pita bread. Moussaka and Spanakopita are also excellent homemade dishes that represent Greek cuisine.

Athena Restaurant has an excellent downtown location, within a minute’s walk from the coast and Bridge of Lions.

Location	14 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 823 9076

Collage Restaurant

Collage Restaurant is an international cuisine restaurant located in the historic district of St. Augustine. The romantic ambiance and extensive wine list leave everyone impressed by this warm and welcoming place.

Creamy soups, appetizers, salads, and creamy main courses will leave everyone full and happy. If you are a seafood lover, we recommend trying lobster ravioli in creamy pesto sauce, and Corvina crusted in parmesan, pecans, and brown sugar.

The fish is always fresh, as well as all other ingredients used in each dish.

Location	60 Hypolita St, St. Augustine
Price range	$$$
Reservations	+1 (904)

The Floridian Restaurant

A true taste of Florida cuisine! The Floridian Restaurant offers tropical vibes poured in tiki glass.

The food is a combination of innovative and traditional flavors. The dishes look quite colorful, reminding me of the tropical vibes of Florida.

What we like the most is the Small(ish) Plates offer, which is a smaller portion of specific dishes for those who want to try more meals or ones who are not so hungry but still want to eat something. Also, the restaurant has incredibly rich wine, beer, and cocktails.

Location	72 Spanish St #3638, St. Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 829 0655

Taberna del Caballo

Our last choice is Taberna del Caballo, an old-world-style restaurant with an excellent atmosphere, quality food, and suitable prices. Such a hidden gem!

Full bar, Spanish wines, small-bite special dishes, a full menu, and the best cocktails in St. Augustine. Taberna del Caballo has an extensive menu for lunch and dinner. Salads, shrimp, fish, beef, and numerous cheesy burgers and tacos are also available.

Children and vegetarians can also enjoy the food in Taberna del Caballo since it offers everything for everyone.

Location	37 St George St, St. Augustine
Price range	$$
Reservations	+1 (904) 342 2867

Summary

We are happy if this list of the best downtown St Augustine restaurants has helped you feed your cravings. Florida offers tasty food and cuisine from different parts of the world.

Don’t forget to share your personal experience with the food, ambiance, and service of the restaurants you will visit in St Augustine!

Bon appetite!