Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in St. Augustine

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2485)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
We have 10 tables in our dining room and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people for any reservations. for large parties inquiries please email llamarestaurant@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks in advance.

IMPORTANT NOTE : DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY AND LACK OF LOBBY WE REQUEST NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS NOTICE: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during this season can result in up to 40 minutes delays. We suggest to be mindful of timing since we have a 15 minutes tolerance and a $25 fee per person for late cancellations and No Shows.

Llama is an intimate space, please be conscious of noise levels in consideration for other parties dining with us and their respective occasions.

Thank you.

Marcel Vizcarra
Chef Owner

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ErickVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food is adventurous and delicious. The service and atmosphere are a perfect match to the food quality. I wish they had full bar service, but they don’t. The space is tiny, but it never felt cramped or awkward. I would highly recommend!!

La Nouvelle

4.9

4.9 (402)

$30 and under

French

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

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.

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding meal, excellent service. We enjoyed our dinner, thank you.

Raintree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6183)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

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.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Love the pork Schnitzel , steaks and shrimp. We have been coming here for about forty years. Just love this restaurant. Zach always takes care of us. Try the Sunday brunch too.

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Lobster & Sweet Pepper Bisque

4.8

4.8 (6599)

$31 to $50

Global, International

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class, award-winning experience. The menu reflects the
eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby and focuses on fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb,
and veal, using international flavor profiles. Located just a block off of St. George Street in the heart of the historic district, Collage serves dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we do not accept parties of 5+ online. Please note we are just a small 15 table restaurant. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions.

We will no longer accept Credit Card Gift Cards as payment due to the fact that the issuing bank will not allow us to adjust applied gratuity at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

Service and food were exceptional especially considering how busy they were!

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Black Grouper

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Homemade Lobster Ravioli

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Sea Scallops

Forgotten Tonic

4.8

4.8 (2775)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

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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KARIN

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was wonderful - the food, ambiance, service.

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6

4.6 (15096)

$30 and under

Spanish

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

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.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

We have started going to Columbia for lunch as they offer free and easy parking downtown. The portions are large and what’s not to enjoy about a pitcher of Sangria. Service was great as our waitress was very attentive.

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6

4.6 (2612)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

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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Donna

Dined 2 days ago

It's always a great venue for our out of state visitors to see the ocean while they dine.

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4.4

4.4 (1948)

$30 and under

Italian

Saint Augustine Beach

About the restaurant

Bringing modern, northern Italian cuisine to sunny Florida – Terra & Acqua’s chef/owner, Simone Parisi, is creating something to experience. Terra & Acqua is a restaurant inspired by the beautiful Atlantic ocean and the freshest of locally-farmed ingredients.

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Gustavo

Dined 4 days ago

The pasta was great! The focaccia as a starter is a must!

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Fritto MIsto

Sogno Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (259)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Sogno, which means “DREAM” in Italian is a restaurant specializing in Italian Cuisine with a coastal flair. Sogno brings the best to St. Augustine Florida and combines delicious dishes with local taste. By blending our passion for food and focus on hospitality, we aim to cultivate a dining experience that creates a lasting impact and feels like a dream. Our dining room is warm, charming, and cozy. Come join us!

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Eileen

Dined 1 day ago

This is our second time dining at Sogno. For a special occasion, it is one of the better St. Augustine restaurants. Calamari, one of the tastiest we have eaten. Their special goat cheese salad was wonderful. Entrees…the Cod and Veal dishes that we each had, were delicious. Sogno was nicely decorated for the holidays. The wait staff was pleasant and efficient. Will definitely be dining here again.

Amici Italian Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (262)

$30 and under

Italian

Saint Augustine Beach

About the restaurant

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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Kathy

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Wow! We had such a wonderful memorable dinner! It brought us back to our visits to Amici’s 10 years ago. Ambience, service, food excellent. Thank you for a wonderful evening with our family!

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