The food and the service was amazing, we sat outside with a dog and they brought water to drink. The atmosphere is also great

How do go from a 5 to a 3, dont offer coffee with dessert. They don't serve coffee of any kind. Not even simple brewed coffee. otherwise excellent. read more

This place was delicious. You have to try it!!! We also ordered a meat dish and it was definitely one of the best i have ever tried. read more

Asado Life - Appetizer - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This was an excellent dining experience. We were a party of 8 and our server Jade had it all covered. First of all the cocktails were excellent. My favorite was a super unique one called YES CHEF made with Japanese whiskey. I would go back just for that. The homemade focaccia was also a star. We all joked they should have it on the dessert menu but with honey, cinnamon butter. We had the asado trio, cotija lime shrimp, fish and chips. All fabulous. The Malbec sausage though was my favorite. read more

I ordered a chefs cut fillet steak rare. It came very Well done !!! when I told the waitress about it and showed it to her. She told me." that's how they do it. " I told her it is well done. There's not even any pink in it. she said they cook to temperature not color and refused to take it back. So I ate a $60 steak that was dryer than a frozen chicken breast in the microwave. read more

Absolutely amazing experience!! The service is fantastic, food is well prepared and high quality and cocktails are so good! A perfect date night experience, outdoor seating during sunset gave a nice vibe and the overall presentation of table and food and neat. I fell inlove with the inhouse butter and bread, ourserver gave us a free to go kit and we appreciate it so much-- cant stop talking about it! Overall highly recommend. read more

Asado Life - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Agree with the David F review... This place feels like a giant cafeteria. We went for a Father's Day prefix meal and it was so underwhelming for the money. Not only do you stand in line for the food like a cafeteria, they stick you on the patio with some lackluster fans. Such a shame because the space is amazing for a good restaurant, just not a buffet. Especially when you're paying for a $200+ meal. read more

Wow! Very unique experience. Great food and atmosphere. Bartenders really know their craft. My wife rarely likes her drinks but she had a Margarita and a Fireball that were excellent. I had the Short Ribs that were so so good. Lots of space and open areas to sit and relax on the River. read more

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I wish we had taken pictures to help describe the deliciousness of our meals. We sat inside with a window table water view. They have a lovely outdoor seating area but it was too hot for us. In nicer weather I would definitely choose the patio for the vibe and the view. Our server was Alex who is also one of the bartenders there. I had heard their bartenders are pretty creative so I explained what I was looking for and got a delicious creation in return. There were three of us for lunch and we ordered 3 items to share, the Cuban, Beef sirloin sandwich and the shrimp special with rice and beans and cotija cheese. They were all outstanding. I don't know if they serve dessert as we were too stuffed. But we were already planning our next visit because there were more things we want to try. We were impressed on all levels. read more

The food is very good but there are several however's...the volume of noise in the outside dining area is extreme...they don't serve coffee or tea at the end of the meal nor is it available...no matter what you are eating you are cutting it with a heavy steak knife, no salad forks, spoons or cloth napkins need apply. The appetizer is more of an "amuse bouche" which is french for something to amuse your mouth or palate. Tasty but very small. Hence my comment. At many 4 and 5 stars they will offer an amuse bouche before the appetizer is served and they will also offer a sorbet before your main course to cleanse your palette. So this is not that. Also the water they serve at the table is not filtered nor cold and does not taste fresh or light. I do not buy Evian or Fuji water but I do know the difference in the taste it is unfortunately very obvious. They do have a small bottled Italian water which is only $3. So they operate on a lean budget, everything is preordered so they know how much to order and there is no waste. Also many of the ingredients are repeated throughout the meal, like mini peppers, small tomatoes, red onion they are served in the house salad and then again on the main course. The food was beautifully plated. The mix of spices was excellent. I dont drink much now but I would definitely suggest asking for a taste of any wine you are thinking of drinking before you order a glass of it. Which was what I have always done so I am not stuck with something I don't like, which is a very reasonable request. There were only two of us, and many tables were full of large party groups or tables of four. I would recommend going with several people and pre-ordering different item's because the dishes can be shared family style. And the tip is prepaid with the meal. So I said to my waiter service was important and that I am a good tipped. He delivered. And so did I. I used to wait tables and tend bar. So I get it. That was the Asado experience. And now I am very tired. It was a long night of four hours of dining. Certainly not customary for Americans. All the food is served at the same time to the patrons. So it is kind of like going to a wedding, or to a catered event, but there is no dancing. read more

Forget about it. Str8 mids reheated cold meat and potatoe salad is absurd. Would not Recommend Bad service, bad reception, bad bar tender. Rude people that think they working a high class spot. Lmao never seen a high end spot. Clean the restrooms while your at it read more

Wow. Absolutely amazing food, from the bread, to the fish dip to the Meat. Best meal I've had in a while. read more

Asado Life - I've never had potatoes like this, so crispy on the outside! - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We came for lunch and had the Picanha French dip sandwich and shrimp poboy. The food was delicious and very filling. The view from the restaurant is beautiful. We'll definitely go back to try their dinner next time. read more

Asado Life - Picanha French dip sandwich and steak fries. - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Came here for lunch and enjoyed our food. We definitely want to come back to try their dinner next. read more

Asado Life - Picanha French dip sandwich and steak fries. - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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One of the best restaurants in St. Augustine - have only been twice for lunch yet but the food is incredible and so affordable for top notch freshness & quality. The outdoor seating is an awesome vibe. Service is great. Looking forward to coming for dinner soon! read more

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What an amazing experience. Sunday Funday with drink specials and delicious menu. Cannot wait to try dinner. This is a hidden gem. read more

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Food is fantastic. No issues with that at all. Third time eating at AL and have always enjoyed it. First time getting take out though, and it leaves more to be desired. I ordered the beet and goat cheese salad, which is absolutely delicious. Again, flavor isn't the issue. I added the smoked chicken salad to have protien with the salad. The up-charge for the chicken is $7. With the the $2 tip, the total cost for the salad was just under $25. The problem is the chicken portion. Even the salad portion really doesn't stand up to other entree salads nearby, but I'm willing to forgive that. But, $7 for a ridiculously small scoop of chicken is absurd. I doubt it weighed more than 2 ounces. I won't ever do that again. I really like the restaurant and hate that this happened, so please do better AL! Also, I was picking up during my lunch 30 minute lunch break. The food was ready when I got there, but there was no napkins or utensils in the bag, so I had to ask and wait for them. Those items should be an automatic addition to lunch take for one person, don't ya think?? read more

Asado Life - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Just don't. Right off the bat, the hostess was obnoxious and lied. As we entered she stated that we couldn't be seated inside despite having a reservation. She said we had not specified that we wanted indoor seating. Which is completely false. When reserving through Open Table (their preferred reservation system) I selected "Standard (Indoor Seating)" and went back to double check the reservation email to confirm. She insisted that was not the case and the only way they would serve us was outside, in the cold, with my disabled daughter and parents who are pushing 80. Seemingly out of spite, she also placed us at the table furthest from the heaters, walking past open tables under them. We were laconically greeted by our server, who haphazardly dropped ice less glasses of water in the middle of the table for us to retrieve on our own. My wife was given water in a broken glass...not chipped, legit split right up the side. Our (non alcoholic) beverages took about 15 minutes to land, and 2 of them were wrong. One last item Re the server, I know I'm old fashioned, but I don't think those serving food should have facial piercings, especially nose rings, it's unsanitary. On the subject of drinks...first indication that this place was not as Argentine as advertised. The menu has no Quilmes, Navarro Correas or Criadores, the three most iconic Argentine beverage brands. They also claimed not to have any hot beverages at all. No tea, no Mate, no coffee. Onto the food. And I describe the below as a business owner and former chef who has lived in Argentina. I got the "asado" Trio, which is steak, chimichurri chicken, and Malbec infused chorizo. The cut of steak was not specified, I suspect it was a Bife de Chorizo or facsimile thereof. That item was cooked in the proper "A Punto" fashion, which is strange to most palettes, dark all the way through, no pink, but tender and juicy as is the custom in Argentina. It probably would have been great, had it been even room temperature, but it was pre sliced and ice cold. I suspect they are bulk cooking and throwing it on the steam table. Thereby eliminating all the flavor and perfume achieved by live fire cooking. The chicken thighs were brined and well cooked, tasty in their own right, but then ruined by "chimichurri." Brother that ain't chimichurri. It was parsley swimming in a pool of cheap oil. Completely absent of acid, seasoning or complementary herbs. The Malbec infused chorizo (which seems to me to be complicating a dish which should be simple) was undercooked, raw in the middle and generally unpleasant. I was very very excited to try this place. I held off for months, waiting for the right occasion, and with a rare visit from my parents, I thought this was it. Alas, it's just another over priced gimmick designed to fleece tourists visiting our home. read more

We saw the original Asado event featured on Samantha Brown's "Places to Love". When we started to research our first trip to St Augustine we learned that the Asado had become a restaurant and you could make a reservation for. Though the website was a bit challenging to discern, as there are various types of settings and events that can be booked, we eventually found our way to book a weekend Asado at a table. We arrived at a bit ahead of time and enjoyed delicious craft cocktails at the bar served by some of the friendliest bartenders you can find. They even offered to take photos as we struggled with selfies. We were eventually moved to our table outside in an organized fashion where we could see the meats being cooked. We were served some delicious appetizers until the main event arrived. We ordered the tomahawk and absolutely devoured it. It was bursting with flavor! Although we were pretty stuffed the dessert was also a great finish. We enjoyed this entire event which lasted probably well over 2 hours. We felt truly pampered and loved the scenery, food and service. I've noticed some mediocre reviews that refer to things that are explicitly stated when you book a reservation so it should not have been a surprise. For example, your reservation explicitly states that the bar is open at 5:30pm if you wish you come early. It also prompts you to order the meals ahead of time per person when booked. The tomahawk is the only item explicitly marked for 2 people. Other than that it is expected to order a meal per person. We had no issue with these items as we read all instructions ahead of time. Even the warning about bugs! However we did not find the bugs to be that bad. read more

4 of us went on a friday afternoon for lunch. Beautiful property. We ordered, cuban sandwich, roast beef sandwich, picana sandwich and fish and chips. As they say, you eat with your eyes. Everything was presented awesome. However..after eating, everything was just ok. Main gripe, too much bread. No balance. All of us were taking apart the sandwiches and eating only half the bread. The insides of the sandwiches were not bad, just ok. Also, they offer unsweetened tea but no sweetener? I wish i could give 3.5 stars. 3 for food, 4 for ambiance. But there is definitely effort here. Maybe we will go back and try a burger. They, like everything else coming out of the kitchen looked good. read more

Fantastic place for grilled meat. The smoked whole chicken for lunch is Fantastic. Bread, salad and sides are great. Been there twice and definitely will be back!! read more

Asado Life - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Not sure how my stars came up wrong but this is 5 stars all of the way!!! I quit doing reviews a couple of years ago but Asado Life is worth coming out of retirement! Today was my 3rd time, 2nd time for lunch and it was AMAZING!! My hubby and I split the Cuban and their special which was steak with a chili relleno, we also had pasta salad as our side. I have no idea which item I loved most because they were all equally as wonderful as the other. I'm not sure if I like dinner or lunch best, both are worth the cost and drive. read more

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Had an outstanding lunch at Asado life! Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful. read more

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My new favorite spot! The place is beautiful and gives a coastal vibe. Recommend sitting outside because the view is beautiful. The whole concept of outdoor grilling is awesome. We tried a verity of meats and everything was outstanding. The service was great and the waiter was very attentive and helpful. We went for Sunday lunch and they had some live music there too. 5 star place you must try! read more

Amazing brunch experience! The setting is gorgeous and peaceful, our server was awesome and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!

We went on Sunday, which fair warning is a paired down menu. The food was good, especially the wings. FYI they only make those on Sunday. I also got the burger, it was ok, but my friend got the tacos and those were delicious. Another friend got the tostadas and said they were spicy and ok. I would definitely go again on a regular service night. We did make reservations so that was easy to get a table. Also our waiter was amazing and honestly all of the staff we encountered was super helpful. The ambiance was beautiful and you could tell a lot of effort went into the concept. read more

Love this incredible "experience" restaurant! Our Barcuterie board and craft cocktails were so good! Nick and Christie Carerra just opened for lunch and the Cuban sandwich and burger hit the spot for a Saturday late lunch--they even offer it for pick up and "to go!" We've been here for lunch, Barcuterie and for their dinner experience! We will be back! read more

Asado Life - Our Barcuterie weekend! A great board and craft cocktails!! - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Excellent food, service and ambience. A unique Argentinian culinary experience. I highly recommend this place.

This was the best meal from start to finish that I've had in a long time. The bartender made me a custom drink that was maybe the best drink I've ever had. After we were sat each course came out as spectacular as the one before from the bread, app, salad, to the steak and sides. Amazing experience. We will be back! read more

Asado Life - Tomahawk meal for teo - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

The good was the food. The bad was the service. Caroline our bartender/ server thought she was so classy and I a pesant. I've been involved in 7 star service billionaire islands. I would have brought my complaint to the manager, however my interaction with him was equally dismissive. I very much wanted to enjoy my experience, however the management and staff needs intensive customer service training. read more

Great spot! Everything is very fresh tasting and well crafted. The patio is also super cute. A must visit lunch spot I would definitely recommend read more

Asado Life - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We had the most absolutely fabulous experience at Asado Life. The waitstaff was so friendly and helpful. The drinks were fantastic and the food was to die for. Would 100% recommend this as a great time with friends and family. The more the better as it is like a party experience. Loved it!!! read more

It is seldom that a restaurant in St Augustine pays attention to the fine details of food preparation and service. This restaurant does. This is the second time I've come for lunch. The spot is ideal, the service very good. I would say that the strengths might also be considered part of the downsides. Our meal both times was very good. There is an emphasis on spice and not on green. Go in knowing it's about the grill. A very different take than the usual assumption by restaurants in the area that if you're visiting here or going out you like fried food, so Bravo to Asado. Fresh ingredients, discerning taste, great service. My only request is for the house to offer those of us that are weary, add caffeinated iced and hot tea and coffee, please put coffee on the menu. And, be hyper aware that sometimes that careful devotion to good food turns into making things a bit too precious. You are there as a business owner to serve the 'often pedestrian' tastes of the customer (eg caffeine, sweetener choice and vegetables) while maintaining your theme, style and standards. Tall order, yes. But, with a few tweeks, its great! read more

First time going here and definitely not the last. Food was great and the location is awesome. I love going to waterfront restaurants and this will be added on my list. Service and staff are great as well read more

Asado Life - Cuban sandwich and their potato chips that are as big as my hand - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

came all the way from charlotte, nc and truly received a wonderful dining experience. the bartender was super sweet and knowledgeable. our waitress was kind and friendly! the 5 course meal filled us up before we even got to the main course. truly a great atmosphere paired with deliciously tasty food read more

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Second time here and let me tell you AMAZING!! The staff the food and the atmosphere is awesome!! If you want fast food go to Burger King or Taco Bell! Be patient and wait your 20 mins for the table or your waitress. You will not be disappointed. Go to the bar and get a drink and enjoy the view and stop complaining or go be a waitress or hostess to see what it's like!! Kelly, River Joy and Christopher ROCK!! read more

My goodness this place is fabulous! The food is extraordinary, the cocktails pristine, the staff is warm and attentive and the views are perfect. Sunday funday menu and vibe is so much fun with live music. Will keep coming back!!! read more

Asado Life - Smoked wings, tacos el pastor and mushroom bruschetta - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Let me start off by saying the food, drinks, and location are definitely the leading force in this restaurant. However their parking lot situation and overall layout is something that could be improved. They were understaffed to a point to let us know so which is okay but as an establishment who is open for a busy brunch it was odd to say to a table. Our server however was fantastic and made it a point to take care of us even when we asked for extra condiments and butter. I wish I remembered her name to give her the flowers she definitely deserved. We ordered the Focaccia which was delicious, very fluffy, sweet yet tangy in the best way bread can be. Could be eaten just by it self but the butter easily a definite plus! Our food was well balanced and had a great flavor profile. We also ordered the Mahi tacos and they put some of the local Mexican restaurants to shame. We will totally try this place again because sometimes places just have off days and we both think this was just one of those days. read more

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Just wasted almost 4 hours at this restaurant. There was absolutely no reason why our meal took 4 hours. After we got our drinks we waited an hour for appetizers after another hour we had to get our waiter to see where is our food. They sent manager who could apologize for our food and said our drinks would be compensated. I didn't want compensation, I wanted my food! We got our food and waited another hour to get our checks. Just for them to take forever to get our checks. We got there at 5:30 and didn't leave there until after 9. There is no reason why food that took 2.5 hours to come out came out lukewarm. And you watching everyone else get their food before you. Do not believe the hype about this restaurant. It's not worth it. read more

Lovely setting - incredible food . Can't wait to return!!! Don't miss the bread. The chicken wings were so tasty. Dinner options weren't tried but there is always next time read more