This establishment came up on a few local lists so decided to try it. Their website says fine dining and pics look somewhat upscale (hubs said they must have hired an amazing photographer and website designer) but it's casual at best. When you walk in, first thing you see is beach themed souvenirs and tshirts with their logo. The restaurant is quite eclectic with interesting artwork and fish on the walls. It has a separate bar area, but we choose a booth in the main dining area. Our young waiter was very polite and professional, nice to see these days! The drinks were both unfortunately not the best. My jalapeño cucumber drink did not seem like it was prepared by a bartender (which the waiter removed from the bill) and my husbands Hefeweizen was just average. When our server asked if we wanted bread service, I didn't realize it was an extra $3 charge on the bill. Not worth it. Although the bread was average, the garlic butter was pretty good... and ended up saving my dinner (more on that in a minute). I ordered the Sea Scallops Aglio e Olio (6 Seared Sea Scallops, Capellini Pasta Tossed In Olive Oil, Sliced Garlic, & Herbs, Topped With Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, & Garlic Bread). The sea scallops were just barely cooked enough, although could have used another 30seconds on the skillet. The pasta was cooked well but lacked flavor and needed anything on the table, which was salt, pepper, and my saving grace... the left over garlic butter from the bread. Once added, much better. My husband ordered the Datil Pepper Linguica (Caribbean Twist On Bangers & Mash, Grilled Portuguese Style Sausage, Blended With Local Datil Peppers, Served With Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, & Chimichurri). The sausage was AMAZING but the potatoes tasted like potato flakes out of a box and the veggies lacked flavor, no sign of chimichurri sauce or taste. The place was pretty busy but service was good throughout. Since the meals weren't a hit, we opted not to have dessert. My answer to the magic question for this establishment is ... no, we will not return again. The 3 star rating was a combination of everything which was slightly below average except for the service and the sausage. Know that if I could, I'd give the restaurant 2 stars just for saying they were fine dining when IMO not even close. read more

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The restaurant is located near the Bridge of Lions on the Anastasia Island side. Parking is bad. Be prepared to drive around endlessly looking for a spot. The food was good but the atmosphere was was noisy and very much a bar crowd. Dress is casual. The menu was interesting and had a variety of choices but the taste was average and nothing sensational. The bread pudding was ok but not my favorite. read more

Worst experience I have ever had. Even after telling the owner how unsatisfactory the food was after an hour and half wait, he was extremely rude and could care less. Extremely overpriced and horrible food. He asked us to never come back and I promise we never will and I hope you don't waste your time or money either. read more

We made reservations and went in for a birthday dinner. We had the conch fritters and calamari appetizers. They were good. Calamari was tender and served with bel pepper and artichoke hearts mixed in. It was a nice addition. We had beef short ribs and chicken parmigiana(which was a one time special). The short ribs were fork tender and well seasoned. So good. The mashed potatoes were homemade and buttery. The fresh green beans were delicious. Done but not overdone. Well seasoned with button mushrooms. The chicken parmigiana was juicy and had a spicy marinara. Maybe could use a bit more salt in the breading but still awesome. The ice tea was fresh brewed and delicious. I drank so much! Dessert was a strawberry pistachio cupcake with cream cheese icing. Doesn't sound good but it worked well together. The server was genuinely nice and we felt welcomed. read more

BlackFly - Chicken parmigiana with spicy marinara on spaghetti with green beans - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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First of all BlackFly needs a major update. Floors look outdated, light figures looks outdated and the seats or booth look very outdated. The decor overall is just not fitting. But if you are just here to eat and don't care about the restaurant let me tell you the food will not wow you. The blistered peppers were good but it lacked a little bit of salt. The sauce it came in was spicy which was good and too overpowering. The pork shoulder was very tender and melted in your mouth but the veggies and the mashed potatoes had zero flavor and I just left them. I would also have appreciated if there was a bit more meat and less of these tasteless veggies. The service was a bit slow but not too slow. When we were seated we sat there for sometime before someone came to see us but after it was not too bad. I think with few tweaks the place can actually be a lot better. read more

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Okay, so we ventured out and went across the bridge after a total bust at another restaurant. Which was overpriced crap- the best thing there was Cyrus the singer-who really should be signed already to a contract. Anyway, went here and had the pleasure of meeting Ross -our saving grace. Pleasant surprise-worth the trip, great lobster fritters and wine list . Ross rocks!!! read more

BlackFly - Grilled scallops YUM - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Stopped by here otw to a concert at the Amp. Had some apps and drinks. Food and service were top notch. Nice atmosphere too, we will definitely be back. read more

Crazy fresh Awesomely good Great atmosphere. Please try it. Full bar and such a lovely staff. Bathroom spotless and fish was crazy good. Get the trio. read more

Blackfly is too small. The bar area is too small. Steaks are good. They don't put gravy on a filet like some other restaurants in the island. Their old fashioned cocktails are made well using the right mixes. I cancelled this reservations and received an acknowledgement of the cancellation. However my review is based on the multiple times I have dined there read more

A+: mushroom welling and chilli-lime shrimp. Both were absolutely delicious and imaginative. I loved the green beans tossed in the creamy pesto served with the wellington. A-: lobster bisque. This was delicious and not too creamy or thick with flour. I wish there were chunks of lobster in there. B: conch fritters were good, but a tad bit on the salty side. Our waitress was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere and extensive drinks menu. I will return. read more

We dined at the bar Tuesday night. The bartender who waited on us was very attentive and was helpful with food and wine suggestions. The manager was instrumental in in getting a late food order for us. The flat iron steak was cooked to perfection. Best meal we had in Saint Augustine! read more

What to say, what to say? Meh. That's it. Meh. Just meh. The food is family-restaurant in quality and style at fine-dining prices. My husband made a reservation based on the overall star review without looking at the recent reviews and because it is associated with Collage, allegedly one of the better restaurants in town. We came 10 minutes before our reservation and let the hostess know we were going to have a quick drink in the bar. Very un-politely and curtly she said, "Well you can but you have to be here by 8:45 because that's my last seating." A party of 3 showed up just before we got there and asked her if a table for 3 was available to which she replied, "Nope." This young lady could really use some practice in smiling and being nice. Seriously would cost her nothing. Our server was about the nicest and best part of the evening. Otherwise, everything else was meh. We had a scallop appetizer that was on the special. The sauces that came with it were nice but the three scallops were way overcooked to the point of shrinkage. It seemed a runner was grabbing the dishes and bringing them to the table. This means there was no double-checking. I ordered the coconut-crusted lobster tails from the regular menu. I don't know what happened here but I just ended up getting steamed lobster with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables. Drawn butter that was to replace the gluten-filled sauce was missing and so was the coconut which I was assured was gluten-free. My husband got the Seafood Fra Diavolo. This was missing any spice to it, basically heat and also the bread that was supposed to come with it. The bread was brought out after request and it was covered with pesto. He thought it was the best-looking thing on the table but it was too salty and he had to scrape all of it off. We asked the waitress about the lack of heat to the FD and she said that theirs is "in the middle." I interpreted this to be a 5 out of 10 on spiciness level with 10 being the highest and my husband interpreted as there would be a sprinkling of spice in the center of the plate. Neither was true. Without asking our waitress talked to the manager and he offered us free dessert. This would've been nice but neither of us wanted it and I'm sure they probably didn't have gluten-free. As a final point, we both enjoy reading the little stories inside the menus about the owners of restaurants. These are always, usually wonderful family stories. Not this one. It was simply loaded with how great the owners thought they were, bragging about their different endeavors to the point where you feel like you're being asked to consider yourself how lucky you are, you mere commoner, for being here. Also, why plastic straws at such a marine-centric restaurant? So wrong. The artwork is fun but do not be too impressed. These are basically photographs that are entered into a computer program, color enhanced, and turned into paint by the number appearing large-scale prints. Well, at least we now know what "glicee" is. We will take some of our own fun photographs and turn them into wall art for next to nothing. Table read more

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We came to St. Augustine to eat at another restaurant to be honest, but they were closed so we thought where can we go now? My friend read a bit on BlackFly and it was close so we came here. This restaurant was started by a couple who liked to travel and taste many cuisines with a tropical flare and we wanted fried shrimp so we ordered it! It was 7 large, split, crisply, tasty fried shrimp, with a side of roasted veggies-Brussels sprouts, yellow squash, tomato half and fries for $19. I didn't want the fries so I got a large serving of spinach sautéed with garlic. Everything was delicious, I mean delicious! The shrimp sauce had a little datil pepper but not real hot..just tasty! We may have not tried this place had our standby not been closed but I'm glad we did! read more

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The crab capellini was my favorite dish. I will be back for more of this! The pasta in the scallop dish was dry. Pizza needed more sauce. Drinks were ok. read more

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The food was delicious. The atmosphere was engaging. My complaint is the price and the portion size. The surf and turf was one of the most expensive items on the menu, and it consist of three shrimp and three small tidbits of steak. When I go back, probably not. But it was very good. The bill was incredibly high. read more

BlackFly - Fish with rice and beans / the special of the day - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Black Fly restaurant is our 'go to' date night place. The fried shrimp are phenomenal. I love the spicy salmon dish. If you want a more informal experience then you can get seated in the bar area where they have an authentic brick pizza oven. The pizza are like flatbread and they offer take out for pizza. Black Fly's staff are very friendly and attentive. As a local, their food is supremely consistent and the accept reservations!! read more

The three stars is based on my last meal here...usually, the food and service is great! Anyway, this is our usual stop before shows at the Amp and the other week I had the swordfish and was very disappointed. The portion was super small and overcooked and was $46! I'll probably revisit this post if I go again...to be continued... read more

Always amazing food and great staff, a must whenever we are in town! From pizzas to steaks everything is good!

Amazing food and awesome service from our waitress Ava, would definitely go back and would highly recommend it. read more

BlackFly - Surf and turf! - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Delicious food! I ordered the Shrimp & Conch Ceviche as an appetizer. The presentation was delightlfully crazy! A beautiful giant Conch shell filled with Local Shrimp, Caribbean Conch, Tomatoes, Red Piquito Peppers, Jalapeno, Avocado and served with crunchy Blue Tortilla Chips. Tastes fresh and flavorful. I had the Dynamite Salmon as my entree. It was one of the best dishes I have ever had. The Chef takes a spiced Salmon Mignon, Spicy Crab Aoili, a Tempura Sushi Cake, wilted Spinach and layer it atop an Avocado Wasabi Mousse! It is wonderful and such an imaginative treat! Located on the beautiful and busy Anastasia Island of Saint Augustine combined with wonderful service and a great atmosphere make this an unbeatable dinner spot for me. read more

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Very loud restaurant. While all our dishes were passable, they lack creativity with their offerings. Mondays are $7 martini night, that's a plus. read more

What an amazing menu with such an assortment of entrees. Not to mention the pastry chefs offerings. A friend recommended it and I wasn't disappointed. The casual atmosphere makes it a nice way to end a hot touristy day. Drink menu was great too. The acoustics caused it to seem s bit loud but it was truly a wonderful experience. read more

BlackFly - Vegan Wellington - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We came here after a long drive from Miami. The place is crossing the bridge from downtown and the food was awesome! We ordered cauliflower buffalo as appetizer. They were creamy and cheesy, very good flavor . They also give you bread with whipped butter (something I don't see often in restaurants). We ordered the catch of the day - fish was well prepared and the mix of flavors were awesome. Everything on point . Service was great, super attentive staff! Would recommend 100% read more

BlackFly - Catch of the day - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food was great! The scallops were delicious, perfectly cooked. Tried the street corn salad-not awesome. It was ok but I was expecting something more street corn-y & cheesy. Went with a group and overall the entrees were really good. The desserts were ok, nothing to die for. Tried the key lime pie and a chocolate mousse thing. They were good but nothing to write home about. Service was great. I totally recommend trying this restaurant. read more

BlackFly - Dinner! - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

My husband and I made a reservation for Monday night at 8:15. After viewing the lights downtown, we headed across the bridge and arrived about 15 minutes early. We waited for about 10 minutes, but we're seated at our reservation time. ***Major shoutout to the hostess. She clearly had a foot injury (she was in a boot), but she was not using that as an excuse. She worked hard the entire time we were there, seating people, bussing tables, and going back and forth across the restaurant.*** I do not remember our waiter's name, but he is one of the best servers I've ever had. He was knowledgeable of the menu and had a great rapport with us and with his other diners. Positive and polite, just a joy. The food was wonderful as well. The conch fritters were our appetizer and I was pleasantly surprised (as I had never had them before). Our drinks were a treat- definitely recommend the blackberry mojito. The lobster and shrimp stirfry were our entree choices. The sauces on both were delectable, original flavors. The beans and mashed potatoes could have been seasoned more, but the brownie for dessert made up for it. My one suggestion would be to refrain from using "fine dining" in the opening tag line of the website. While we so enjoyed our service and food, Blackfly is not a true "fine dining" experience. Though we loved it and would definitely return on another trip to St. Augustine, for a fine dining experience, I would choose something different. This was more of a family, casual restaurant with high quality food. Overall, excellent. We look forward to our next visit! read more

Excellent service, food was delish!!!! Highly recommend!!! Menu is varied and love the fresh seafood

Food was horrible and the waitstaff would only offer us water for our meals! Wasn't a pleasant experience for our 31st anniversary dinner!

Food was amazing, service was fantastic! Would recommend this place as a date night destination. Our waiter Keegan was awesome! read more

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Great service and food. The salmon dinner and spinach and artichoke dip were both amazing.

Sadly, our dinner at Blackfly was very disappointing last night. We visit Blackfly about once every other month - I especially love the ahi tuna! To rate the dish that was served last night for $40 was less than a 2. The tuna was over cooked, very tough, not the pretty dark red and oily type that was served to me previously. My other half had the triggerfish which wasn't terrible just very bland in flavor. To end, We always finish our meal with dessert but we're so disappointed in our main meals we decided to get the check and go elsewhere for nightcap. Our waiter, bless his heart, doesn't like seafood so we felt he wouldn't really value our critique. Instead, we spoke to the manager just to provide some quality feedback. However, speaking with him was like talking to a car salesman. We felt he would have been more interested ensuring that us locals were more satisfied but just encouraged us to come back. We will be putting a pass on Blackfly for a while. The second picture shows the usually ahi tuna as served (tremendous and delicious!) and the first shows a snip of what it looked like tonight. Very disappointing. read more

BlackFly - Terrible ahi tuna. - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Visited this restaurant based on the reviews posted and it did not disappoint! The service was excellent along with the food and drinks. We started off with a Tropical Margarita and a Dirty Martini. They were both wonderful. Our appetizer this time was Steamed clams. The sauce was a bit different than we are used to, but delicious regardless. We shared a Cesar salad and everything was amazingly fresh! We had the Trigger Fish & the Blue Crab Cappelini. They were fantastic. We splurged and had the creme brûlée for dessert..... yep, it did not disappoint! When you're looking for a great meal, don't pass up BlackFly! I almost forgot, since we ate early this day, we also got a pizza to go... it was so yummy! read more

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Lovely restaurant and wonderful service. I had the Conch soup and Greek pizza and my daughter had the Steak arincini as appetizer and Wild mushroom Wellington for dinner. I couldn't find the conch in the soup if I ate it in the ocean and the taste was lacking. The Greek pizza was ok but I had to ask for marinara to give it some flavor. Maybe some garlic and salt would have helped when baking. My daughters Steak appetizer was bland to say the least and two tiny slivers of Steak bite was it on top of a polenta cake. The wild mushroom Wellington was very punchant of Truffle mushrooms and the taste was overpowering and could have used some meat for substance. I was surprised by the 4 1/2 star rating and was looking forward to an amazing meal that fell short. Price was overly inflated for the food and portions but for the fact they are in St Augustine about average for a nice restaurant. I would rather have flavor over fru fru food. read more

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We have been visiting st augustine for years and herd this place was good. First parking is very limited. I got conch fritters which were hard and doughy. Then I got coconut crusted lobster tails, 3 half tails, which tasted good but only had one bite of meat in each of them for $38. My wife had a steak which was pretty good. Decor was nice, service ok. Definitely overpriced. There are many other places better in town to go to. read more

Nice find while we were staying in St. Augustine! The restaurant is decorated in a vibrant, colorful fishing theme which my husband loved. Plenty of seating and a nice bar area as well. Service was excellent. We were very impressed with the speed that we received our drinks and food. Our server was friendly and personable as well as everyone else who took care of us. We started with the conch fritters and crabcake app. Both were excellent. The fritters were fried perfectly, not greasy at all and had a lot of conch in it. The remoulade it came with was tasty. Crab cake was perfectly cooked and had a nice crab to breading ratio. I had the seafood trio. Highly recommend. It was delicious! The sauce it came with complimented the dish well. My husband had the catch of the day and our son got the other special they were featuring which was a Korean short rib dish. I had bites of their food and it was also delicious. Ended with a couple of desserts - the churros and brownies. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for a great seafood restaurant. read more

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This place is way to expensive, it tries to be high end but flops with bland food. I had the Jumbo shrimp dinner with fries & veggies. The shrimp was not seasoned, only got 8pcs it was just kinda bland. Then the green beams were undercooked, very crunchy mildly warm. Was not happy with it especially with the 23 dollar price tag. Also the theme was weird in general, style is all over the place and dark inside. The menu is just as underwhelming, not lot of options. Strangely for a seafood & steak place they had a whole page of pizzas. The staff were very polite and apologetic for long wait. Place was packed on a Tuesday night. If you want seafood or steak probably not this place. read more

BlackFly - BlackFly Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

I would probably come back here to sit at the bar. Bartending service and drinks I give 10/10. Would probably order the pizza. Otherwise the food was not good. I think they ran out of ingredients in the kitchen bc my entree was missing several things and it came out bland. They were also out of the slamming salmon which I think is one of the best dishes in on the menu. Busy time of year for the restaurant so I'm sure it's probably not always like this . read more

very noisy place, overpriced, was waiting for our order an hour and a half. not recommend at all read more

This little restaurant is across the bridge from old Saint Augustine. We decided to give it a try one evening because all of the restaurants and hold St. Augustine for booked. This restaurant was a little hidden gem. The inside decor has a lot of pretty art too. I would definitely return read more

Loved BlackFly! Service and food were both top notch. We started with the Conch Fritters which were cooked perfectly. They were delicious. The BlackFly Old Fashioned and Candy Apple Martini were on point. For entrees we went with the cauliflower "T-Bone" and the Seafood Trio. Both excellent Definitely would recommend reservations especially on the weekends. read more

BlackFly - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Came here for dinner after the beach. The dinner special - flounder with rice and green beans - was underwhelming. The coconut crusted lobster tails were good. The desert of chocolate mousse cake was really good. Our server was wonderful. read more

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