Is 5 Stars the highest I can rate them? This was hands down one of the best meals I have enjoyed in…read moresome time. We arrived early and got in fairly quickly. Long waits are common for this spot. The interior is the old Ice Plant so it has great character. Not super large so limited dining spots within. Very high ceilings and though there were plenty of diners, it was overly loud. Great spot to enjoy the company you are with! Our server was top notch, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly but not trying to monopolize our table talk. We started with Cocktails which were all great. I went classic Old Fashioned, presentation AND taste were on point. We split the Crab Beignets order of 4. The breading on them was light and fluffy, the Crab tasty and they were cooked appropriately, no burns or underdone spots. For our main course, we elected to split 2 of the specials of the day so they may not be there when you go, but judging by the quality of the specials, any dish would be great. We had the Caesar Salad (which is like calling the Queen Mary2 a "boat"!). It is next level, 7 minute eggs, homemade croutons, Anchovie forward, all good! We also split an order of Shrimp Cake Sliders. These were huge, and the slaw that accompanied was the perfect match to the shrimp without overwhelming them. For dessert we settled on the Pineapple cake which also had coconut and all kinds of wonderful flavors going on! A really outstanding meal from beginning to end!

My spouse and I were in Florida visiting family and had a night to ourselves so we decided to check…read moreout The Ice Plant with the promise of a connected distillery tour. The Ice Plant location was historically St. Augustine's first power and ice complex. Now the building has been revitalized and has The Ice Plant and The St. Augustine Distillery. The St. Augustine Distillery is connected to The Ice Plant and is a great tour to check out right before heading to grab food at the restaurant. There are a variety of guided and self-guided tours. My spouse and I checked out the self-guided tour right before we grabbed dinner at The Ice Plant. The tour isn't particularly long but was filled with information. After the tour, we headed upstairs to the restaurant. The restaurant feels really spacious with its super tall ceilings. There was lots to look at reminding us of the previous use of the building. We ordered the hand cut fries, strawberry and beet salad, and the gochujang marinated pork chop. I also ordered a few of their drinks, each one featuring different types of ice to fit the drink. Honestly all the food and the drinks were so good, but the easy standout of the night for both my spouse and I were the pork chops. These might have been the best pork chops I've ever had in my life. The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, not dry at all. I was expecting it to be a little dry, as I feel like pork chop can sometimes get overcooked, but no. These were so juicy and tender. I asked our server how the pork chop was cooked. Our server said that the pork chops were cooked sous vide, which makes a lot of sense as to how they were so tender. I've already told my spouse if we are in the St. Augustine area again, I would make a special trip just to get these pork chops again, they were that good. I really enjoyed this restaurant. This was my favorite spot we checked out in the St. Augustine area, if you are ever passing by the area, check The Ice Plant out!

This is one of my favorite spots in St Aug to stop by for drinks. It's almost always crowded but…read moreworth the wait for a seat at the bar. All the bartenders are so wonderful and fun people. This time we didn't have food. Just drinks. I tried a Goodbye Earl. If earl grey is involved, I'm in! It was quite good. The lemon was the heaviest flavor. I would have liked it even more if the earl grey shined thru a little more. My friend had the Madi Cola which was also good. A little too sweet for my palate but it was good! The vanilla rum was great in there. It was interesting on this trip because it was the middle of a weekday. It wasn't too packed but still bustling. The place does really have a bit of a speakeasy feel and they often have live music if that's your thing.

Thus is one of those touristy restaurants that EARNED their right in the lineup!…read more This place is decked out transporting you back in time. They have a beautiful bar and upstairs seating that overlook the restaurant. The menus are themed as if your reading an old news paper! They leave zero details out. The drinks I had from here were the perfect mix of strong but kept to their profile of flavor that you expected in the description on the menu which I absolutely appreciated. I ordered two side dishes to enjoy as I had a bigger breakfast (I regret now because this is one of those places I wish I could've had the whole menu) I ended up with their Mac & cheese and their deviled eggs. Their Mac & cheese was absolutely delicious. The cheeses they used complemented themselves together beautifully. The crispy outside and the cheesy inside. I genuinely loved every moment of every single bite. The deviled eggs are a new experience I have never had before. They really add their own twist to them with blue cheese and I normally don't fancy a blue cheese but they absolutely knew what they were doing because it complemented the yolk so well. It was such a unique flavor I've never gotten to experience with deviled eggs. And I will never forget it! With everything said in done. I will mention or waitress forgot about us and never brought the sauce I asked for or checked in on us. But again this place carried so heavily with the food that they could have thrown the food at me and told me to get lost and I probably would've left with a smile on my face.

A little gem found in Lincolnville with St. Augustine. Wow I had a breakfast burrito the size of a…read morefootball and filled with everything imaginable.

First time at The Blue Hen on West King St. it's larger and more parking, but still Ol' Florida…read more It's rusty, and charming and is privately owned. Once we got a spot in the parking lot, we were told a 20 minute wait. It was Sunday Morning about Noon. It wound up to be a 10 minute wait. Our waitress got the drink orders. The menu is interesting, and we're pleased with our choices. The Corn Beef Hash had chunks, rather than ground hash, while very good, he preferred the latter. The Datil Burger was excellent. I asked for the sauce on the side. Without asking we got refills on the coffee. If there is a long wait, I saw a few interesting shops to browse in. We will definitely return.

My husband and I ate here over the weekend, and it was an amazing experience. From the bar and…read moreappetizers to our main dinner, everything was incredible. Great service and atmosphere. We can't wait to come back!

First stop on our trip to St Augustine and it was absolutely delicious. They have valet parking…read more(mandatory) and a great view of the water. The food and service did not disappoint. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She always came around to make sure we were good and didn't need anything. She also made sure we didn't feel rushed even though they were busy We ordered - Oyster Rockefeller ($22): Overpriced for what you get. It was just ok but it didn't taste bad. Wouldn't get it again for the price. - Blackened Grouper (MP - $46): it came with a curry coconut rice with plantains and pickled onions. Honestly, I don't like curry but it was pretty good. Not too heavy in tumeric flavor and the plantains made it sweet. I think I preferred the dish without the curry, as a personal preference, but it was still pretty delicious. The blackened grouper had lots of spices and flavor. - Herb-Crusted Grouper (MP - $46): traded the sides for hush puppies and coconut rice. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The fish was glistening and fresh. The coconut rice had great flavor and not too sweet. The hush puppies hit the spot and they gave you a good amount. Overall, the restaurant is pretty expensive but the food is very delicious! The sunset views were to die for!

Can't say enough about this hidden gem in St Augustine. Just a short walk off of St George Street,…read moreyou can get the best priced food I got my entire trip. The wings were amazing, burgers were good, and the Nacho Fries were so good they were gone before I could take a picture. Waiter was an absolute beast, constant supply of Ice Cold Michelob's. The atmosphere was also really good, not like the trailer parks back home.

Killer fish sandwich. Great food and drink all around. Fish sandwich was big, crispy, fresh, and…read morewith all the right accoutrement. Service was friendly, quick, attentive, and helpful accommodating a party member's allergy. Mojito was also yummy. Would recommend!

Last night, we enjoyed the best steak dinner we've ever had in St. Augustine. My ribeye (and her…read morefilet mignon) were perfectly cooked and delicious. Our sides (Brussel sprouts and mushrooms) were also tasty and complimented the steaks well, as did the blue cheese ravioli. We're thrilled to have a high-quality steakhouse in town! We also loved the sticky toffee date cake (like a good London sticky toffee pudding). (Service was excellent, too.

We took an almost hour long drive from south side to Vilano beach to try this restaurant we learn…read moreabout my word of mouth. The restaurant is located in the Hyatt hotel and has complimentary valet parking. We went for a Mother's Day dinner. The ambience was classy with a live pianist and upscale decor. Our party of three shared a Petit seafood plateau with oysters, shrimp, cocktail crab claws, poke tuna, accompaniments. The food was fantastic! We enjoyed CAFECITO-CRUSTED SALMON FILET with creamy risotto, forest mushrooms, miso crema BRANZINO, artichokes, citrus, capers, castelvetrano olives, sauce verde and ATLANTIC SWORDFISH with mousseline potatoes, broccolini, crispy capers, pan jus. Dessert was equally decadent and delicious with a cupcake shaped tres leches cake and dark chocolate treat with berries. It's worth the drive to Vilano beach!

Make no mistake--this is a diner, and a very good one. The food was delicious, the coffee was…read moreexcellent, and the service was outstanding.

Really long wait for food. Waiting almost 1 hour after placing order to get 4 people breakfast is…read morereally a bit long. We are patient but restaurant was not full and it is eggs and pancakes. Do not come unless you plan for a super long process for average food.

Their food is great. Specials always great. Good burgers beer and wine. Staff are great! Service…read moreis spot on. Ambiance is kinda bar/restaurant and very nice.

We really enjoyed our time here. My husband had the datil bbq and I had the special sloppy Joe and…read moreI was really pleased with it. Our service was really good and they pack a lot into their small space. It's 100% worth visiting!

We had the fresh catch and it was excellent! Fun spot with great service. I would highly recommend…read moreit and the side selection was full of good options. I loved the plantains and their French fries were very tasty.

So unfortunate to have your local 'go to for crab legs' decline in quality, customer service and…read moremanagement. For 10 years this has been our restaurant of choice; however, the crab legs were so salty it was like drinking water directly from the ocean. The manager just dismissed our feedback, insulted us with a 25% discount, and told us to have a nice evening. We kindly encouraged him to try the crab legs and rethink his supplier. Customer lost and will never be back!

Recently stopped here during my day in St. Augustine, and I really enjoyed my visit! The restaurant…read morewas very nice and clean, and our waitress, Megan, was amazing--so warm and welcoming. They also have outdoor seating right on the water, which would be perfect on a beautiful weather day. My favorite part was the crab leg special! You can get 1 lb of crab legs + 2 sides for $32, which I thought was a great deal--and it was definitely filling! They also have an array of desserts to choose from, and everything we tried was delicious. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to St. Augustine!

The *fried alligator tail* was crispy outside, tender and chewy inside - no gamey taste at all,…read morelike a mix of chicken and fish. Oysters* were super fresh and briny, served on ice with lemon. Sweet and clean. Crab cake* was the star - loaded with real lump crab meat, not filler, crispy outside and juicy inside.