Place was great for eating outside. Food was mediocre, not my style at all. Drinks were pricey & okay also not the best I've had. The plantains were good the rice tasted buttery not quite what I was expecting it to taste like. Sevice was okay, they were very busy, and it took a while to get the check. read more

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Food was good. Great vibes and back patio. Service was good They were super busy. I had the catch of the day which was really good. My wife had a the coconut shrimp and sweet potatoes. Shrimp was great. Fries were okay. Not fully cooked. Still crunchy. Drinks were great too. Good bar read more

Is a great spot and great food enough?? Let's start with the good. This place is right on the water across from the fishing pier. Hard to beat on a nice day. The food was great. I had fried redfish with tots and plantains everything came out fresh and was delicious. There were 5 of us and all the food was spot on. I noticed that they were carful about not over seating. It means you will have to wait a little longer but that they are not overloading their kitchen, the food will be better and it showed. Bravo! That was done well. Let's get into some of the things that could have been better. 1) they didn't have enough umbrellas and it's hot in the sun.. They were packed and clearly have the capital to buy more. This shouldn't be an issue. 2) the water was awful! Even with several lemons squeezed in it was pretty rough. This is an easy fix. 3) we walked over from the fishing pier. When you walk by the garbage/ recycling area it smells like rancid oil and there are employees smoking. It's not how you want to start your meal. This is another easy fix 4) this one is personal for me, our server was great. The other server in our section was not. One of his tables were friends/girlfriend or something and he kept hanging around while the rest of his tables watched and were somewhat neglected. Then he committed one of the deadly sins. He yelled at the hostess for adding more tables to his section and everyone heard him. It was completely inappropriate. I have a picture but will refrain from putting him on blast:) Overall I like this place and will definitely go back, in their defense they were really busy and did well. Next time I go will be mid week,I will order a beer and sit at the bar. I'm committed to writing honest reviews that are a reflection of MY experience. Part of that transparency is the responsibility of updating my reviews if things are different the next time I go to an establishment. I welcome constructive conversations. I have been in hospitality for a long time and appreciate how hard everyone works. Thanks for feeding me. read more

First time we've eaten at this waterside restaurant. It's located in a little tucked away spot, with ample parking. You can eat outside under umbrellas, or inside in the spacious dining area. We had a really attentive waitress who took our order from a menu that had a lot of seafood selections, and let us know the fresh catch of the day. We started with the chili scallops. Very good, and the scallops were tender and flavorful. Our orders came to our table quickly, and the fish was fresh and delicious. I also ordered a wrap, and it was so fresh and flavorful. We really enjoyed our lunch. There were a few glitches. Missing dressing for the wrap, the table was a wobbly one, and the waitress spilled the drink on our table, and we got splashed, but no big deal. Still was very nice. I'd return to try more menu items, and maybe sit outside. read more

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3 1/2 stars! Lovely location to sit & watch the sunset & have some casual food. We sat outside as the deck is pretty expansive. Our table was right by the railing - watch out - don't touch that railing as the birds are all over it making a mess on it & they are pretty aggressive. They offer happy hour drink specials. We enjoyed the baked brie app, peel & eat shrimp, a lackluster ceasar salad & a chicken sandwich. Fries were terrible - don't bother. Food was decent & prices were good. I've had better views of the sunset & water but for a casual place, this was fine. read more

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Lunch was tasty, our waitress was new and very sweet and attentive. Weather was raining, so we couldn't sit outside, but the windows are plenty with a nice view. read more

We came here with a large party. The servers did a very good job of ensuring everything was right. They brought me coconut shrimp instead of fried shrimp and immediately realized something was wrong. They made certain that the drinks never ran dry and anyone who needed something got it. My only detractor was the breading on the fried shrimp. The outside was crispy and delicious, but the inside was a bit under done which left a less than half perfect texture. The fries really were excellent and the service top notch. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The food was great! Walkable from Hyatt red fish was fantastic. Very nice environment! Inside or outside good for sunset.

Beaches at Vilano was absolutely amazing! I had the Linguini and Clams, and it was perfection. The portion was huge, with about 12 to 14 little neck clams cooked to perfection. The buttery, garlicky, light sauce tied it all together--so flavorful and satisfying. Afterward, we headed to the tiki bar outside, and what a treat that was! The atmosphere was fantastic, with a laid-back vibe and a lovely view that made the experience even better. The bartender was amazing--super friendly and attentive--and it was so sweet to see her young daughter working there as well. Great service at both the restaurant and the bar made the visit unforgettable. This spot is a gem, from the delicious food to the welcoming staff and the stunning view. I can't wait to come back! sorry about the photos it was cloudy that day but will update with some great ones soon. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Taylor our server was fantastic she was like bright sunshine. Drinks were good nice date place food was excellent. Was impressed with the quality and atmosphere and staff. read more

Set on at beautiful Vilano Beach near St. Augustine, this place is WELL worth looking up. The best Shrimp and Grits I have ever had, topped with andouille sausage and a SUPER tasty garlic sauce. The staff as well, is friendly and happy to serve. I'm visiting from California, but, this place makes me want to return to Florida A.S.A.P.!! read more

Beaches at Vilano - Hush Puppies - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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I should have trusted the one star reviews. However, my friend and I were in the area and super hungry so we decided to give this place a try. Big mistake! I'll get to the point. Service was terrible. The food took over 40 minutes to arrive. I ordered the catch of the day: Corbin's for $27. We didn't have utensils when the food finally came out. My friend's coconut shrimp was lukewarm. By the time the waiter brought me a fork, so was my fish. The gusty winds cooled the food within minutes. I got steamed broccoli and rice and beans as my sides. Fish was dry but edible - like I said I was super hungry. Broccoli was literally raw. I couldn't eat it at all. I ate some of the rice and beans, like I said, I was hungry. Now, while I ate some of the fish, I pulled a fish scale and a bone out of the flesh. The cold mango salsa was mushy and made no sense at all. The worst part was the staff began wrapping up (closing umbrellas and move tables) at 8:17 pm, 43 minutes before closing. We were still eating like a bunch of other people as well. All in all, absolutely terrible time! Stay away! read more

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On our visit here on March 23, 2026 we had a poor experience at this restaurant. While the food was maybe worth three stars the service was horrible. It began with a hostess who barely acknowledged our presence and had a pathetic demeanor. Once we were seated we eventually got our drinks. That was the only time we saw our waiter Shawn until we got out bill. I had to go to the bar for silverware as we had no help from our server. Shawn didn't check in on us at all while we ate and I had to flag him down to get the bill. The only reason for getting a two star review was the great view. Total disappointment. read more

Beaches at Vilano was the perfect lunch spot. They have a diverse menu - including allergy-friendly picks and #glutenfree wraps. I got the seared tuna wrap with a delicious wasabi aioli. The highlight is a massive deck with a bar and lots of outdoor seating with a view of the pier, bridge, and open water. It's very comfortable with umbrellas and wide chairs. Afterward, don't miss a quick walk down the pier to watch people fish and see lively seabirds. read more

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Such a great quaint place for fun sun and tanning parking is difficult and they WILL TOW YOU!!!!

One of the best views around whole enjoying some fresh seafood or a adult beverage. Portions are large and yes they like all restaurants are a bit service challenged but our young servers did their best to take care of our group of 17 with a smile. Those seafood nachos come out and smelled heavenly. I had the fish n chips and had to the half home as it was so plentiful. They offer indoor dining g also but on a day as beautiful as this was Noone was inside but the cooks..lol I will defiantly be coming back again soon.. read more

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We decided to stop in for dinner after our boat tour at the Vilano pier. We were quickly seated at an indoor table. They also have plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the water. We had the jerk chicken and fresh catch entrees. The jerk chicken comes with two chicken breasts, carribean rice, broccoli, and fried plantains. The portions are big and very tasty. The fresh catch was either Mahi Mahi or red fish. You can get it fried, blackened, or grilled. It also comes with two sides. We opted for the fried plantains and onion rings. Everything was great. The prices were also very reasonable. read more

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We tried out this new restaurant and decided to sit at a high top which would be bartender service. We waited a good minute and server lady came up and asked for our drinks. We got our drinks and we waited a while to even get a menu. One of the margaritas didn't have any salt. We instantly felt the attitude assuming because of the drink which felt like she ripped it away to which was fixed. A new couple sat down got their drinks and their food. We made eye contact but felt ignored. We grabbed our check and left. Went to 180 Vilano Grill and pizza where we spent $120 with great service and good food. I don't have a name of the lady at your restaurant because she didn't even greet us, but I can assume she'll know who she is. read more

We are there twice on our trip. Once on site and once through take out. The food was amazing. There was a slight issue with our pickup order (a dish was accidentally left out) and they took the initiative to contact us and went above and beyond to make it right. We truly appreciated the effort and greatly enjoyed the food! Fish tacos were amazing! read more

Slim pick'ns in this part of St. Aug for food. This is one of only a few places to eat at Vilano Beach. The vibe is great, if the weather is cooperating. A lot of outside seating, with some inside seating as well. The bar gets busy, but Taylor and another bartender, whose name I didn't get, were keeping up. The drinks were fine. Half of the food that I had wasn't that great. The clam chowder was pretty good. Not the typical white creamy style you would expect in a lot of places. It was thick and had the classic New England clam chowder flavor. I would get it again. For my main meal, I went with the grouper tacos, blackened. Unfortunately, this has a lot to be desired. You get a lot of food. 3 good size tacos. The fish wasn't very flavorful. It was drowned in the sauce they use. The blackening flavor was good. But, again, it was masked with the sauce. This could have been a good meal. Maybe a different fish next time, with sauce on the side. One has multiple sides to choose from. I went with the tots. These were perfectly cooked. Next time, I will go with the gator bites. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Stopped in for lunch on 5/31. Food was very good. Service by Taylor was great. Always nice when the staff is enjoying themselves too. We had conch fritters and gator bites for apps. Conch fritters were better than other places we've tried recently and the gators bites were better than most. For entrees, 2 of us had redfish sandwiches, one fried and one grilled. Both were very good and very large filet. Someone else had grilled reddish tacos and it was very good. The 4th of us had a bowl of conch chowder and fried plantains and they couldn't finish but was good. One of the best casual dining experiences we've had in the last month. read more

One of my favorite places. Food is amazing, patio sitting, large portions and great for sunsets. Shrimp tacos are filled and full of flavor I realize it's plenty options in St Augustine but if you want to get away from the hustle or old town...this is your spot. Big dude approved #Bigdudereviews #builtbybama #tacos #sunset read more

Beaches at Vilano - Shrimp Tacos....large portion, great flavor - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

WEDGE SALAD: 4.75 STARS Bigger than I thought, very nice. VOLCANO CAKE: 4 STARS SERVICE: 5 STARS ( Alexandra ) DRAFT BEER SELECTION: 3.75 STARS The brewed in Florida Red was good, and the Isadora citrus AMBIENCE: 4 STARS When we initially did a quick drive by of this place I incorrectly surmised it was a dump . It wasn't until I rolled down on the bike that I saw it is a good place indeed. There is a large back deck, we sat inside for the AC, great view of the bridge and evening sky.. read more

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Gorgeous view! Food was really good, great ambiance and good customer service. Food took a little while but not too bad, also was not there during peak time. Inside and outside seating. The chairs are metal, very comfortable, at least for outside. But would definitely come back! read more

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Stopped in while staying at Hyatt Place down the street. Great spot for drinks and sunset. Food looked pretty fresh. read more

Beaches at Vilano - View from their deck. - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

December 28th, 2024 7pm ish: After fighting the St. Augustine traffic no-one wanted to go out to eat. I looked up Beaches and they had take out. I tried to call them and place the order but no one answered. Since it was close to where we were staying I decided pick up the food. I got to the restaurant and they were busy, I was told to place an order at the bar. I approached the bartender and asked to place a too go order. I was asked how many orders, I told them 5. This bartender asked another bartender. I told the other bartender that there ad claimed take out service. His response was "If it rang more than twice we are too busy to answer the phone. We also can't do a take out order we are just too busy.". I said I was willing to wait 30 to 45 minutes. Again, he stated just too busy, tickets are backed up, kitchen is trying to keep up." Aunt Kate's is down the street.!! We had gone to Beaches in 2023. Had and a great meal. I tipped the waitress an additional $100 since it was busy and it was holiday time. I think the bartender was lazy and just didn't want my business. This year when I go to St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra we will NOT be go to Beaches but go to Aunt Kate's or Caps. read more

We had a boat ride that evening to see the st Augustine lights. Stopped here for dinner. Nice deck area and inside seating. Good selection of food items for landlubbers and seafood lovers. I had the fish tacos mahi grilled with plantains as a side. Very good. Candyce had bacon cheese burger with sweet potato fries. Nice big burger cooked exactly how she liked it. Bar inside and outside with plenty of parking. read more

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Went in for dinner in a Sunday evening at around 6:00PM. Service was great seated in the patio and the bartender waited on us. My burger I ordered medium was very rare undercooked. Sweet potato fries were cold as well as the Mac and Chese and the burger Also ordered conch fritters which were nothing more than under cooked hush puppies. Let me say the ambiance is great. I would return for drinks but not food. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Burger - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The view of the water is beautiful. We were seated outside quickly. The food didn't take long. The food was bland. The shrimps were a nice size and fried nice but I didn't taste any seasoning. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Fried Shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Really nice atmosphere, the staff was great. Bar type food that you would expect, and really well done. Worth the trip! read more

Prices were high. Food was decent at best. I suppose you're coming here for atmosphere. Someone was singing weird renditions of popular songs. Overall, it feels like the economy has hit the prices for this restaurant more than most. It just seemed too expensive to be nothing more than just a scenic bar. With nothing really special to offer, there's a limit to the appeal with today's prices. There's definitely better options in the heart of St. Augustine. read more

I think the best option for dining here is to sit outside , because I went in a rainy day and we sat inside. The acoustics of the building made it feel really loud. I had trouble hearing my conversations and even hearing our waitress. The food was decent. read more

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good service ( a little slow but it was busy), good food, and a great outdoor seating area! read more

Beaches at Vilano - chicken cesar salad - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

One of my best friends came to visit and we've been here before she wanted to come for round two! This place never disappoints with their food. I ordered the Sunset Tacos. If you love a hit of heat in your mouth get these tacos! They are spicy and full of a Thai chili flavor to them. The drinks this time around were watered down. So I didn't enjoy them. Next to the restaurant there is a beautiful pier! Cool place for family pics or selfies. read more

Beaches at Vilano - Sunset Tacos with Onion Rings and Mango Salsa - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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My expectation was too high since there was a long line to be seated! Disappointed that my vegetarian pasta dish wasn't good. I requested for mushrooms to be added! They (as in can mushrooms) were added It was probably clam Mediterranean pasta dish that the clams were left out ‍‍‍ read more

I absolutely adore a fish taco and coming to St. Augustine meant I HAD TO find some excellent ones. Found them here at Beaches at Vilano!! There's indoor and outdoor seating, and a full bar! The patio is very cute and spacious. The only problem we're the dang birds. Our table got poo'd on right after we were seated. Pretty quickly after that we asked to move inside ! Our waitress was very sweet and happily moved us inside which was still very nice with a beautiful view of the bridge and incoming storm clouds! The Mahi Mahi was fresh and tender, crisp on the outside and the mango salsa was to die for. I also really love slaw, so I added that as a side and really enjoyed it best on the fish! My mom has the cheeseburger and fries and the fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and well cooked inside. I would most definitely go back again! read more

Beaches at Vilano - Cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We had a great lunch here. All four of us enjoyed our lunch. Good prices and fresh fish - yes, please! I like that the sandwiches come with one side - you get to pick and there's not an up charge for the 'fancier' sides. We enjoyed the beautiful view on the patio, and with all the umbrellas and the nice breeze, it wasn't hot! Our server Robbie did a great job keeping our drinks full, and just the right amount of checking on us without being overbearing. This is a great spot to meet friends and enjoy some yummy Florida food and an awesome view! read more

Beaches at Vilano - Fish and chips - big pieces of fish, and it comes with hush puppies too! - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Lunch with party of 30 was handled with grace by Leah & Gabriella! A few hiccups with orders, but managed to get corrected quickly. Tables rearranged. Umbrellas relocated. Food was good. Seafood fresh. Seating inside and out. Restrooms clean. read more

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Ok, so the margaritas are served in a throwaway plastic cup (really? how is that economical OR earth friendly..?) but - my grilled unicorn fish was amazing! So fresh, so delish, so perfectly cooked. My friend's mahi was also cooked to the just-right, not overcooked stage. Good job! This degree of fish-cooking excellence is not easy to find, so I was impressed & I'm usually Not impressed with restaurants. I'd go back for that fish,,,if I lived here. read more

Fired shrimp basket was delicious. Sat at the Bar with Clay and Craig the bartenders taking care of things. Very attentive and never let the glass run dry! read more

Beaches at Vilano - Outside Bar - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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