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The Reef of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.5
4.5
2573 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 824-8008
  • Website
    http://www.thereefstaugustine.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Denzel Aponte
  • Private party facilities
    A spectacular oceanfront venue, The Reef offers facilities for beach ceremonies, receptions, & more! In addition to seating for up to 70 guests, our Ocean’s Edge venue features a private bar, dance floor, & 2 covered balconies.Contact our Event Coordinator at catalinadanielleevents@gmail.comWebsite: https://thereefstaugustine.com/private-events/
  • Location
    4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
  • Neighborhood
    St. Augustine
  • Cross street
    We are located on A1A across from North Beach Camp Resort & Euclid Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is free parking in front of our building and there is also additional parking available across the street. There is usually a sign out front pointing to the extra lot.
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the bar Friday and Saturday evenings. Solo guitarist During Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Seafood

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reef of St. Augustine offers a "gorgeous beach view" and "wonderful location" that enhances the dining experience. Guests appreciate the diverse menu, with highlights like shrimp and lobster risotto and jambalaya. While service can be inconsistent, many servers are praised as "attentive" and "outstanding." Ideal for seafood lovers and view seekers.

2,573 Reviews

  1. Frank

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On Thanksgiving, our server Jeffrey was excellent, cheerful, and very accommodating. The Thanksgiving menu allowed for many choices, and overall the food was very good. Seafood is the specialty at the Reef, so that needs to be considered. We didn't understand why we had such a hard time switching our reservation from 2 to 3 because there appeared to be several empty tables, even outdoors where we wanted to be in the first place. It took way too many calls to add one person, and we had to switch our time for no apparent reason. Nevertheless, we will certainly return to the Reef for the beautiful oceanside location, good food, and the excellent service.

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  2. Doris

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our attentive waitress, Isabella, make sure that our Thanksgiving dinner was one to remember. She recommended wine to go with the meal. She showed concern about the way the meat was cooked, and she did it all with a smile and good humor. We had a seat upstairs by the window overlooking the beach, and all in all had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. 

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  3. Jen

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience at the Reef! The seafood pasta and our steaks were amazing!

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  4. Emily

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was wonderful!! Great service!! It was just a little too loud for us!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a bit slow, they were busy but over all a great experience. Will visit again. We do recommend.

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  6. Ingrid

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Shrimp and Grits it was AMAZING along with a Caesar salad, which has homemade Caesar dressing. Plate looked amazing garnished with a flower. Food was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back again on the 17th with a girlfriend and the view is amazing as well.

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  7. Raymond

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food service so so. Waiter had to many tables .

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  8. Zac

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was good. Really like restaurant. Server was ok. Never got my soup but wasn’t on my bill. My fish was amazing. Perfectly cooked. Would come back and enjoy again. All the food was great at our table.

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  9. CJ

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, highly recommend seafood trio. Service was great!

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  10. Robert

    Jacksonville

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice brunch outside looking at the water. Service was a little slow but not bad. Brunch was good. I had chicken and waffles and my wife had eggs Benedict. Not bad not amazing. The view WAS amazing

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FAQs

The Reef of St. Augustine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Reef of St. Augustine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 824-8008.

The Reef of St. Augustine is rated 4.5 stars by 2573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Reef of St. Augustine

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on A1A across from North Beach Camp Resort & Euclid Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free parking in front of our building and there is also additional parking available across the street. There is usually a sign out front pointing to the extra lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denzel Aponte
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the bar Friday and Saturday evenings. Solo guitarist During Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thereefstaugustine.com/
  • Phone number
    (904) 824-8008
  • Private party facilities
    A spectacular oceanfront venue, The Reef offers facilities for beach ceremonies, receptions, & more! In addition to seating for up to 70 guests, our Ocean’s Edge venue features a private bar, dance floor, & 2 covered balconies.Contact our Event Coordinator at catalinadanielleevents@gmail.comWebsite: https://thereefstaugustine.com/private-events/
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