Best Casual Restaurants in St. Augustine

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1. Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.7

Exceptional(14756)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • St. Augustine

Booked 273 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana," and fresh seafood specialties.Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared tableside with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax in our courtyard or Mediterranean-style dining rooms, filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365-days a year, including all holidays.

2. Forgotten Tonic

4.7

Exceptional(2678)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • St. Augustine

Booked 38 times today

Forgotten Tonic, a hidden neighborhood gem on historic Aviles Street in St. Augustine, blends old-world European charm with modern flair. Our cozy, inviting space is perfect for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, a diverse wine selection, and a menu of New American cuisine with global influences. Whether you're here for a casual dinner, a special celebration, or a private event, Forgotten Tonic offers exceptional hospitality and a memorable dining experience in the nation's oldest city. Discover the charm of this local favorite and make it your go-to spot in St. Augustine!

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3. Michael's St. Augustine

4.8

Exceptional(3558)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Augustine

Booked 27 times today

Michael's offers a contemporary steakhouse experience with a celebrated chef, dedicated staff, and passion for exquisite flavors and world-class wines. Michael's has received numerous honors and accolades. Chef Michael has been recognized as Best Chef of St. Augustine from several of the city's publications. The restaurant was featured on The Food Network with Chef Emeril Lagasse during Florida's 500th anniversary.

4. La Nouvelle

4.9

Exceptional(314)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Augustine

Booked 40 times today

La Nouvelle is the next story in our culinary journey by Michael Lugo. This opportunity to bring French Nouveau cuisine to our city has us so excited. Bringing to the helm Matthieu Landillon from the coastal city of Marseille, La Nouvelle allows us to explore classic French Bistro fare with an elevated edge. The atmosphere will lead you to the streets of Paris without leaving St. Augustine.

5. Old City House

4.8

Exceptional(2075)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Augustine

Booked 31 times today

features creative cuisine, spiced with variety, in a casually elegant dining atmosphere. Located in a beautifully restored 19th century building, the Old City House offers it’s guests the chance to experience a personal selection of world cuisine in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Only the finest ingredients are used and all entrees are prepared to order featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef, lamb, and pork. The intimate and charming dining room is conducive to a relaxed, comfortable meal which is served by a knowledgeable and professional wait staff.

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6. Raintree Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6057)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • St. Augustine

Booked 48 times today

Enjoy casual dining at it finest, the Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse, recognized Nationally and Internationally for over 43 years as one of Florida's top destination Restaurants. The Raintree is renowned for its consistent, award-winning menu, consisting of Prime Steaks, Lamb, Poultry, Veal, fresh Seafood and more. The Raintree has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Wine List and a premium bar, served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of a restored 1879 Victorian home. The home is surround by a brick courtyard with Gazebo's for outdoor dining. Even if you choose to dine elsewhere, join us afterward in The Dessert Bar, choose from our Famous Crepes, Ice cream Drinks, Dessert Martinis, Cappucinno & Espresso or indulge in a fine after dinner Liquor or Cognac.

7. Sainte-George

4.3

Awesome(1478)

Price: Expensive

• American • St. Augustine

Booked 29 times today

Casual dining with a touch of sophistication! The Sainte-George Restaurant offers exquisitely crafted dishes blending the best of American and European cuisines. Our menu, combined with impeccable service and stunning views of the Castillo De San Marcos, will contribute to an unforgettable dining experience. Open for Brunch and Dinner.

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8. BlackFly - St Augustine

4.4

Awesome(2968)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • St. Augustine

Booked 30 times today

If you're looking for a seafood restaurant in St. Augustine, this unique fly-fishing themed restaurant offers daily fresh fish specials using locally caught fish that you don't usually see on most restaurant menus. The kitchen at BlackFly is a "Scratch Kitchen"; everything is fresh, as local as possible, seasonal and made to order. The menu at BlackFly includes Chop House selections as well as an extensive wine selection. Mike and Cindy, partners in BlackFly and owners of the Famous Collage Restaurant in downtown St. Augustine are the operational managers. The menu is the grand result of their combined expertise, their years of experience in bringing the best possible product to the table and the imaginative input of our talented culinary team. The restaurant is under the internationally known BlackFly Brand of Vaughn Cochran, a Florida artist who lives and paints in St. Augustine, Florida and who developed the famous BlackFly Logo.

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9. Amici Italian Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(242)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saint Augustine Beach

Booked 8 times today

Amici Italian Restaurant, located on the corner of A1A and 312, has been part of the St. Augustine community for over 20 years. In 2020, local Award-winning Chef Freddy Underhill and his wife, Jennifer, purchased Amici with the hopes of carrying on it's legacy. However, 6 days in, they were shut down for dine-in service due to COVID-19. The new owners were motivated and are proud to have remained open to serve St. Augustine and the many visitors travelling through each year. Best known for their traditional Italian-American classics like lasagna, parmigiana and alfredo, locals love the Pancetta Candita (aka Candied Bacon) and the Boozy Tiramisu. Don't miss the best kept secrets though! Regulars love the 16+ oz. USDA Prime Ribeye and the Award-Winning Celery Datil Soup. Only three miles south of the historic district, Amici has plenty of parking and loves entertaining large parties. They are family-owned and operated and love to host other families!

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10. The Reef of St. Augustine

4.5

Awesome(2567)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • St. Augustine

Booked 16 times today

The Reef, originally called Comptons, was built by the Usina family on a beautiful piece of oceanfront property, owned by the family for generations, located on tranquil North Beach, three miles north of the Usina Bridge. Comptons opened in 1989 and enjoyed great success for the next ten years. It closed in 1999 due to the ill health of Mr. Compton and hurricane damage. There are few remaining true Oceanfront restaurants in Northeast Florida, and of those, The Reef, commands the most spectacular views. Sit at any table inside and the view is dynamic to say the least, or enjoy the recently rebuilt and expanded deck where you not only look out at The Ocean, you listen to it too as the waves break and the birds cry. To complement this vista Chef Denzel Aponte' has created a menu primarily of fish and seafood balanced with beef, poultry pasta and creative specials, always fresh and sourced locally whenever possible.

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Gretchen
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Columbia Restaurant was incredible! We got there about 15 mins early for our reservation and they sat us right away. We aren’t the most adventurous eaters but branched out and were NOT disappointed!! Don’t be intimidated about the long menu, the servers are great at explaining things! We had a great time!
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Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustinePrice: Moderate• Spanish• St. Augustine
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4.7
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Howard
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service was friendly and responsive. Our server, Josh, was particularly good. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and answered all our questions very patiently. The food was well prepared and delicious. The drinks were great.
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Forgotten TonicPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• St. Augustine
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4.7
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David
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wow! What a dining experience! Paul was knowledgeable and attentive with great recommendations! Lauren, our server, was sweet, kind, and made the evening special. Oh, and the food was prepared and seasoned perfectly! The ratatouille (a side item) should be its own dish. It is out of this world. I have never had anything like it. Cheers to the entire staff at La Nouvelle Bistro for a memorable evening. We will be back!
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La NouvellePrice: Moderate• French• St. Augustine
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4.9
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Melody
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Esteban was the best! We love Old City House and come here frequently. The food and the service cannot be beat!
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Old City HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St. Augustine
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4.8
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John
Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Nov 2024
Michael’s is by far one of the top fine dining options in St. Augustine. Great food with imaginative preparations. A fantastic wine list at very reasonable prices. Our server for this visit was Meghan. She was absolutely wonderful. Her knowledge of the menu and wine was spot on. Highly recommend her and Michael’s.
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Michael's St. AugustinePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• St. Augustine
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4.8

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

2. Forgotten Tonic

3. Michael's St. Augustine

4. La Nouvelle

5. Old City House

6. Raintree Restaurant

7. Sainte-George

8. BlackFly - St Augustine

9. Amici Italian Restaurant

10. The Reef of St. Augustine

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