La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

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   Sommer

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server did not arrive until we asked for a server to come to our table which was 15 minutes after we sat. We waited for ever for our drinks. Food was cold. Burger was over cooked. Sever did not do a quality check on us. We had to ask for our server for more drinks. I am a waitress. I would normally say any of this but when you are paying high prices for your experience and it receiving it, it can be very very disappointing. I am down Saint Augustine and would not recommend this place and would choose to come back. sorry. The service was that bad.
   

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   Rick

   Indiana

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. Food- the first course was salmon tartare which I assume is coveted somewhere. I would have preferred another option. Everything else was great.
   

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   John

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were disappointed when we found that the St. Aug Beach location was closed, so were thrilled to hear that this restaurant had re-located from St. Aug Beach to the Sabastian Winery building. Many great meals in the past. They are warming into the new space which is nice and will only get better. The food is terrific! Don't miss the Escargot and any of the entrees will not be a miss! We ordered the Gambas & the Short Ribs. The Shrimp was served over pureed cauliflower & some veggies & a bit of Chimichurri around the edges, which was a delightful surprise and so much lighter than mashed potatoes, so the taste of the blacked Red Shrimp could come through. The Short Ribs were crazy good as well. Tender and delicious! The portions are significant for all items ordered and the value is very good. Our server George was a pro. Attentive and not overbearing. A great night and a great meal! We'll be back! Thank you.
   

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   Pattie

   Jacksonville

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 4 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual, this was an excellent experience. It is one of the best, if not the best, restaurant in town!!
   

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   Rosa

   Naples

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 3 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is very nice, looks romantic and the decor is cozy. The service was outstanding, and the waitress was attentive to details, The menu was, in my opinion, limited, specifically in the selection of the main dishes. I chose the Seabass, and even though it was fresh and well cooked, there was no flavor as the sauce they used with the small potatoes. I couldn't find any flavor on it. The same is true with the ceviche, good portion of shrimp and salmon, but the sauce was not with sufficient lemon to taste the as a traditional ceviche. I prefer the menu selection they have prior to moving to this new place, perhaps will attract more customers. He is a good chief, but the change from the international cuisine with latin fusion to this current cuisine will prevent us from returning there. I wish all the best and success, and I hope they are correct and, for that matter, my apologies for my ignorance in the cooking world, I am just sharing my opinion.
   

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   Barbara

   Jacksonville

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to LaCocina when it was located on Anastasia Island and loved the food and service there. The food is as good or maybe even better and the service was absolutely top notch. The ambiance is much improved with the newly renovated space at The Winery. This is now my favorite restaurant in St. Augustine! The outdoor rooftop deck is very inviting with fire pits and we will return in a few weeks to enjoy the outdoors.
   

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   Pattie

   Jacksonville

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our go to restaurant for by any occasion and family and guests. the food is always excellent; the service is superb, especially with Ashley and Sebastian! The wines, such as the petit Syrah, are good as the winery has a lot of new vendors etc. all in all, one of the best restaurants in the First Coast.
   

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   Gary

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A perfect dinner, the food was great the service was exceptional and the atmosphere very pleasant.
   

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   Diego

   Jacksonville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been a patron of La Cocina since 2017. The owner is an excellent chef has passed his love of making great dishes to his staff. Their aim to always deliver the best quality gastronomic experience has continuously improved through the years. Always tweaking their menu, providing consistent excellent service and even changing their location while always delivering a wonderful overall experience.
   

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    Merryl

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Staff were very nice and accommodating when we wanted to add a person.
    

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