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A Live fire grilling experience. - Asado Life, St. Augustine, FL

Asado Life

4.7
4.7
260 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
"The true essence of an Asado engages family & friends long before the food hits the table."

ASADO LIFE is a full-service, experience-driven waterfront restaurant. Nestled along the picturesque San Sebastián River, Asado Life offers a dining experience like no other. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends, the serene backdrop of the river enhances the ambiance of our restaurant. At Asado Life, we believe in the art of live fire grilling—a method that infuses every dish with unparalleled flavor and aroma. Our chefs skillfully harness the power of open flames to create mouthwatering grilled specialties.

Our Asados are rain or shine occasions. We have covered dining areas in the event of rain. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.

We do not allow outside wine or beverages.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (904) 501-1482
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brown
  • Catering
    Bring the Asado to your next event. Appetizers, charcuterie boards, and Asado dinners.<br />Custom menus available. We can also bring our mobile grill units to you to create a signature Asado experience for you &amp; your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront event space with private bar, lounge areas, fire pits, and live fire grilling
  • Area
    St. Augustine
  • Cross Street
    Arapahoe Avenue & US1
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Asador Club - Gaucho Experience

    USD 79.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    START TIME: 6:30pm The Asador Club is our modern twist on a timeless tradition. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. Guests can mix & mingle throughout our spacious waterfront lounge area with fire pits while enjoying passed appetizers, fresh house made bread, salad, a variety grilled meats (beef, seafood, and pork or chicken) & veggies, and chef’s choice dessert. A private bar with our signature cocktails enhances the private club feel. The Asador Club offers guests the opportunity to chat with our chefs about the array of food prepared for the evening. Choose this experience if you like having a variety of options to choose from, and enjoy a more relaxed and interactive dining.
    Asador Club - Gaucho Experience photo
  • NEW Signature Asado Menu Selections

    USD 0.00 - USD 149.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    To maintain our live-fire cooking style and preserve the authenticity of the Asado experience, we offer our signature entrees for preordering. These meals are prepared hours in advance and cooked low and slow in order to achieve the smoky, rich, bold flavors that develop over a longer grilling time. We do not accept cancellations or changes within 48 hours of the scheduled Asado. Cancellations will be refunded less processing fees. Our Asados are rain or shine events. We have ample covered dining areas, and limited indoor seating. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.
    NEW Signature Asado Menu Selections photo

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Ambience

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Innovative

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Hot spot

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Augustine

    Best Overall

  • St. Augustine

    Best Food

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambience

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Innovative

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Lively

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Asado Life delights diners with "fantastic food and service" in a beautiful setting by the water. The atmosphere is consistently praised for being inviting and relaxing. Customers rave about their "amazing" barcuterie experience and recommend making reservations. Popular dishes include the Asado Trio and the roast beef sandwich on focaccia.

260 Reviews
  1. Justin

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rose was a fantastic waitress and we would definitely recommend eating here! Delicious!

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  2. kathleen

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on a Sunday - Very disappointed in limited menu choices. We had a variety of adult beverages - again very disappointing! Waitress was so- so. Not very attentive. We have previously enjoyed other visits & meals - today not so much!

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  3. Felix

    VIP

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique tasting food. Loved it! Highly recommended. Would come back.

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  4. Bob n lili

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall nothing to wow me it was ok seriously did have to ask for another table bc they were going to sit us cramp up next to another party of 6 like if we were part of there party food not bad but nothing to brag about

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  5. Chip

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The level of Service at our table was very bad for the amount that this restaurant charges. This could be a great spot, but they need to level up on the service. Bar tenders prior to us sitting were great and cocktails were delicious. Poor attention to detail overall however. We made a reservation for 10 weeks in advance but they sat us outside in basically a patio that was covered in plastic to block wind, but also blocked view and we were basically sitting on patio furniture and spent over $150 per person, was quite disappointed.

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  6. Nancy

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rose, our waitress, was very good!! The food was excellent..again! The home-made toasted marshmallow on the chai martini was fabulous!

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  7. Kiki

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors of the marinades & sauces and quality of the meats, cooked to perfection, keeps Asado Life at the top of my list of St. Augustine restaurants.

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  8. Terence

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    With all the five star reviews I am surprised our dinner was such a flop. I ordered a filet and it arrived way over done. I have never seen a well done filet. Waitress said yes you did order medium rare and delivered one after about 30 minutes My husband and I shared his dinner. Not sure if I will give another chance

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  9. Felicia

    VIP

    Orlando

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a nice experience. Food, drinks and service all wonderful. We had a bit of a problem finding the restaurant due to construction around it, but it was worth the search.

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  10. Marti

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful lunch at Asado Life. The mushroom Swiss burger was perfectly cooked and the fries hot and delicious. Wonderful service provided by Rose. It was my friend’s first meal at Asado and she loved it as much as I do! Just love this place!

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FAQs

Asado Life offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 501-1482.

Asado Life is rated 4.7 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Asado Life

173 Shipyard Wy, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arapahoe Avenue & US1
  • Area
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:30–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brown
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (904) 501-1482
  • Catering
    Bring the Asado to your next event. Appetizers, charcuterie boards, and Asado dinners.<br />Custom menus available. We can also bring our mobile grill units to you to create a signature Asado experience for you &amp; your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront event space with private bar, lounge areas, fire pits, and live fire grilling
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