This place is pretty amazing, from the laid back atmosphere to the friendly and welcoming staff this place will not disappoint. We dropped in late afternoon and grabbed a few seats at the indoor bar. The bar staff here works the entire bar I'm sure we were greeted by all of them during our visit and each provided exceptional service. The drinks here are very creative and all come with very generous pours, if you like rum this is a place you'll fall in love with after your first sip - we decided to just go down the drink menu and try as many as we could responsibly and immediately knew this would be a favorite when in the area. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite drink and it would be just as tough to pick a favorite off their small bite menu. We decided to try a few of the specials, it's a relatively simple menu but everything is filled with flavors that are incredible - the char-grilled oysters are plumb, fresh and unique in every way, the fried black grouper bites were crispy served with a delicious remoulade and a spicy jalapeño chimichurri that will light up your tastebuds, we also tried the jerk chicken thighs skewers and amazing crab empanadas filled with a curry concoction like no others. The portions are large enough to share and really balance out the cocktails, this was a really nice experience and one I plan to repeat in the near future, with all the options in St. Augustine this one is at the very top of the list in my opinion and with parking at a premium in the area they have plenty, definitely worth a try... read more

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I really hate leaving negative reviews, especially for a local spot I want to see succeed, but I feel management needs to hear this feedback. The renovations are a massive improvement over the previous bar, and the atmosphere is genuinely lovely. The Good: The food is generally solid. The fish dip and salads are nice, and I've had the smash burger a few times--it's amazing. The fish sandwich I ordered was very bad and I couldn't get a member of staff's attention so left it uneaten. The Bad: Unfortunately, my most recent visit was entirely derailed by the service. We sat at the bar and the experience was frustrating. The female bartender (dark hair, glasses) repeatedly interrupted me while I was trying to order, and then got my drink wrong. When I tried to correct it, she literally walked away. My friend tried to order for me, but three bartenders were huddled together chatting and completely ignoring the patrons. We spent a lot that night, and leaving a fish sandwich I didn't enjoy (and couldn't send back due to lack of service) just added to the disappointment. I sincerely hope management addresses the bar staff's lack of attentiveness, because if this continues, this cute place won't last. I'd be happy to speak with the manager directly about this, as we are locals who want to keep coming back. read more

Forever my favorite spot in the whole wide world for cocktails. We visit St. Augustine 1-2 times per year and I have no shame in planning my entire trip around their hours so that I can swing in for that unforgettable espresso martini. The vibe is fun. The beer list is stellar. The food is fantastic. It is a perfect spot for small bites, great conversation and fantastic drinks. Get the charbroiled oysters and datil shrimp sliders if they are on the menu. The new location is great and I really enjoy sitting at their outdoor bar. Bartenders are friendly and you really just can't beat this ambiance when you are looking for a chill place to stop in while enjoying this gorgeous destination. read more

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Good and friendly service. The red sangria was perfect! I can't wait to get H back here. read more

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Went to the new location of Boat Drinks. Very open and has lots of parking. Great for locals now. We had a few drinks and the chargrilled oysters. The expresso martini and the oysters were vey good. read more

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Boat drinks is THE BEST cocktail spot in all of st aug. The original location was in the heart of downtown st aug, and had lots of foot traffic, but this new location is seriously bigger and better! Went the day before Night of Lights had officially begun and WOW the holiday decor was floor to ceiling. Loved all the details. Tons of attentive bartenders who each clearly knew all the craft cocktails on their menu. My absolutely fav drink is the S.S. Presso - an espresso martini with a rum base and cream float. It's the perfect adult drink in my mind. I love that Boat Drinks is now in a easier location to visit if you wish to avoid the downtown madness. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Was in town visiting my bff in St Augustine and I found Boat Drinks for some amazing food and specialty drinks on our way home from beach! Staff working the bar were all so nice and manager was so knowledgeable about food and drinks! We ordered off Happy Hour menu and regular menu. Crispy fish bites, shrimp and I forgot everything else ordered but it was all good! Oh and specialty drinks were phenomenal!!! read more

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Wow on business owner response and rudeness. 1- I did try the menu drinks- via friends- and as aligned with them, they were sweet. The bartender actually said she liked most of the drinks as she was a fan of drinks on the sweeter side. 2- No one said they closed at 10. And as we left after 10, they were taking new customers. As mentioned, I said it could be an off night. 3- No we didn't try the food, and actually the bartender mentioned many coming for after drinks, you know, with a place called Boat Drinks, you would think this may be an area of specialty. 4- Thanks for the rude response, shows there is some history here and a lack of willingness to take feedback. Good luck. Not great. Not great. Inside vibe, ok. Friendly staff, but empty and could be the timing, but zero energy on a Friday night at 9:30. To be fair, didn't try the food. Drink menu was full of sweet drinks, picked off the menu and had a good French 75. read more

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Outdoor bartender didn't bother to look our way so went inside and was immediately served a glass of ice with practically no liquid in it!!! $15 for a glass of ice and perhaps 2 oz of drink. Wow, when I joked about getting more ice the bartender responded "if I had a dollar for every time I heard that"!!! What a disgrace Boat Drinks You should name yourself Ice Drinks. This photo is after, the before photo had an inch more of ice spilling over the glass read more

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By far our absolute favorite place to eat when visiting excellent staff happy pleasant amazing one of a kind cocktails. They are not bartenders they are trained mixologists fresh ingredients real fruit real fruit puree fresh ginger flowers it's incredible This a must read more

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This place is elite. Whitney and Rob have put so much time, care, and consideration into every aspect of Boat Drinks. From the carefully curated cocktails, to the fresh food specials + oysters, even down to the decor, ambiance, and hiring the best service staff. You are transported to a fun and ambient cocktail lounge with all the coolest vintage decor with a touch of kitsch. Even the bathrooms have rad wallpaper and are always clean. I really love that they always have fun campy movies playing on their tvs. I've never had a bad drink or oyster here. It's always a knockout experience, and love coming frequently. The staff are the all stars. Everyone and I mean everyone - even the kitchen (looking at you Ricky + Miles) are wonderful at their job. No aspect of this place is an afterthought. You will always be in good hands at Boat Drinks. Next time you're there say hi to Jessie, Matt, and Joel for me :) read more

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Oh my goodness! Had so much fun watching people walk by from the upstairs balcony and the S S Presso made with rum was AMAZING!!!! The servers in the upstairs bar were very fast on a Saturday afternoon. Decore is great! The upstairs photos are even at an angle like your on a boat! Highly recommend! read more

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We had a party of 10ish (it started at 5 and then people joined us throughout the night.) Towards the end (after letting everyone order) they told us they could only split the check "4 - 5 ways", which is interesting because they have modern software and knew exactly what everyone ordered. The servers were rude and acted like we were a burden for being there throughout the night and it wasn't even busy. They added 22% gratuity which is fine, but didn't mention it before I paid. Fortunately someone in our group pointed it out to me before I paid the bill, as there was an additional tip request after running my card. Then there was also an additional fee for using a card, which is kinda wild in 2026. I felt like we were a pretty reasonable group and they could have handled it more professionally. If you want to charge an automatic gratuity for large parties, that's fine, but you have to provide good service to justify it. read more

Just WOW! In terms of service/ staffing they really hit it out of the park! Me and my partner stopped in for lunch and we ordered the salad and the burger with cowboy caviar; both were phenomenal just wish the cowboy caviar was warm. (The ranch was my favorite part). As for drinks please uber or walk (we walked) they were poured strong and tasted so good you just gotta get a second one! This works out though because the patio was cozy enough to park it for a bit. Definitely worth a shot. Probably a less of a kid friendly place than other options around. read more

OK, this was an amazing stop. We happen upon this little gem while looking for a place to grab a drink. The weather wasn't great so we were looking for a place with good ambience inside and we found that and so much more. The service was the best I've ever had at a place that primarily does. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and really went above and beyond to help us find what we were looking for. The way it's decorated is right on point. I definitely felt like we were in a cute town, but not overdone. The drinks, oh my gosh, they were excellent, each one of them. We had originally stopped for one, but stayed for three. This is a must visit for anyone in the area whether you're looking for a snack or a drink ! read more

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Great and unique service You have all wait staff checking in on you the entire time, not just one. The Pina coladas were so delicious, best I have ever had! We ordered the Pepper shrimp and that was amazing You won't be disappointed 5 stars read more

We arrived on a Sunday near closing time. Thankfully, right before their kitchen closed! There were two people in our party and one got the double burger with the black eye peas and the other got the Cobb salad with jerk chicken. The food is really good. Cheeseburger was cooked well and the black eye peas had good flavor. Salad was great! Loved the spice on the jerk chicken! Would certInly order it again! They have a huge selection of rum and the gentlemen behind the bar were very knowledgable about the different ones and shared his favorites while we were there. A classic rum and coke was perfect! read more

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Dropped in after being highly recommended by a bartender at one of favorite St.Augustine hangouts. We were not disappointed. Upon entry, we were greeted with a very lively atmosphere. Due to the construction style of the building, it was quite loud on the inside, but not in a negative sense. Drinks were very good, but what started off as a plan for dinner wound up being drinks and their outrageously good spin on chips and dips. Absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and we're looking forward to going back. read more

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I was searching thru Yelp for something different to eat (different for me) something not too large not too heavy (it's 90 degrees here and lots of walking) just a nice note and a frosty beverage. Boat Drinks delivered on both of my requirements. I have only had oysters twice in my life and the menu here boasts them charbroiled, which was new to me. They were delivered to me at the bar swimming in a delicious spicy broth reminiscent of a beefy pho and some toasty pita style triangles for dipping. Absolutely stunning dish. Frosty Bevvie was the Miami Vice it was cold it was sweet it wasn't overly strong. Guys behind the bar were cool, I could tell they would engage if you wanted to but not pushy at all. The couple next me seemed to be in love with one of them they found him HILARIOUS. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Had some great apps here a few weeks ago. Charbroiled oysters, shrimp sliders and peel and eat shrimp. Rum Runner was excellent. Friendly service. Fun vibe. read more

Love the atmosphere! Love the drinks! Loooooooove the delicious oysters from PEI!! Sad they moved off George street as is was easier to get to but the new spot is nice! Sat at bar, had great service! Yummy ice cold beers! read more

I misjudged this place, thinking it was a restaurant and bar. It's more of a bar with a very few pricy food options; pricy, even for a tourist town. We had a tasty fish sandwich at $25 and the fish bites for $18. I passed on the dozen raw oysters at $36. The happy hour was a different experience for me as the waitress only offered a beer that came with a shot. I wish she had just told me a can of beer is $6 (no draft beer) and the happy hour is a $4 shot. but that wasn't the case. I'm a frequent local diner and a generous tipper that is looking for a better value. read more

Always a stop on our trip! Here is the thing, they are busy and you might have to wait for a seat! Make sure you plan enough time in trip to visit and wait to be seated. They fill up quickly. I saw so many people coming in and expecting the bar or seating to be opened and getting upset they had to wait. Boat drinks wasn't turning them away, there just wasn't anything opened. The 1st and 2nd floor are packed full.. read more

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Automatic 25% Tip? Avoid this place! We came in as a group of six local women to celebrate a birthday and were met with nothing but hostility. Despite being our first visit, the service was incredibly unwelcoming. We were told they wouldn't do separate checks, and when one of us offered to buy her drink at the bar to keep things simple, the waitress (who claimed to also be the bartender) gave us a major attitude. The real shock came with the bill. They added a mandatory 25% gratuity plus a 3% credit card fee. While apparently hidden in the fine print of the menu, it felt like a total ambush. When we politely spoke to the manager, he was aggressive and told us to pay "or else," eventually telling us not to come back. Don't worry--we won't. If you value good service and transparent pricing, stay away. read more

The service was terrible. it took 15 minutes to get a drink. 15 dollars for a watered down drink that was all ice.

The bartenders at St. Augustine Distillery recommended this hangout on Saint George St., and as locals, they know where to go after work to get strong drinks and fun company. They also recommended we try the Key Lime Pie Daiquiri and after having one, I second their suggestion! The place is not very large itself, but it does have an upstairs, which was hosting a private party when we were there. We sat at the bar and each of the bartenders were friendly, talkative and made exceptional drinks that both tasted great and looked fantastic! The Key Lime Pie Daiquiri was a mixture of white rums, lime, coconut and vanilla spice, with graham cracker dust on top. We also tried the Mojito Bandito (unaged rum, mint, lime, cane sugar, soda and bitters) and the Port Star (Polish vodka, lime, passion fruit, vanilla, white port and bubbles). The drinks were created with great care and were photo perfection. We also decided to try the Charbroiled Oysters and they were better than the ones in New Orleans! It consisted of 1/2 dozen oysters set in garlic butter, with michelada sauce and pecorino cheese, served with pressed Cuban bread. The sauce cleans out your nostrils in a good way without being too overpowering. One of the bartenders even offered us extra Cuban bread to soak up the sauce. The oysters were a tasty delight. Several locals also "bellied up to the bar" throughout the night and had a drink before moving on. It's always great to go where the locals go in a tourist area as the place is most likely NOT a tourist trap. Boat Drinks is highly recommended for a fun night or the start of a fun night! We were one of the last customers to leave. read more

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Two story building. We sat upstairs Bright fun decorations. Amazing staff. A much needed oasis away from the loud busy crowd outside. It was like a different world. Everything we had was delicious. Very unique flavors. We had Oysters, peppered shrimp, jerk chicken skewers, double cheese burger, blackened fish sandwich, shrimp sliders and Plaintain chips. They also had a fun holiday cocktail menu. What a great find! read more

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Such an amazing staff!!! The Pina Coladas are the absolute best! The real deal... not the blended machine kind. PLEASE Try one! Or 2. The crispy shrimp appetizer and the peppered shrimp are so tasty! Nice upbeat atmosphere and music. I highly recommend this restaurant for its laid back atmosphere and delicious food and cocktails!! read more

My favorite bar in STA. The drinks are the best in NE FL. One of my favorite times to go is during the holidays when they have Xmas themed tropical drinks like the Noggystyle. They also have a top shelf rum program. I got to try an oz of the Appleton 2002. OMG! The blackened fish sandwich is excellent. You can also get some oysters. Sit out on the deck overlooking St. George and watch the crowds. read more

My friends and I LOVE boat drinks!!! Our servers are always so friendly and helpful. I usually get the Mexican martini and I've never had a bad one. The drinks are quite literally always good. Definitely recommend if you're in town !! read more

It was packed when we got here so we got our drinks and had them upstairs, outside which overlooks the other St. Augustine ships and restaurants. The drink I got was the key lime pie Daiquiri, which was smaller than other daiquiris ove had and didn't have as much presentation at their other drinks. I think it sounded better than it actually tasted. I wouldn't get this flavor again and I love key lime pie ot was just - meh. read more

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I love oysters and this is now my go to spot. The sauce on the charbroiled was so different and unique and just tasty. The raw oysters were my favorite in a very long time. All the drinks were tasty, the inside and outside is so cute and we were helped very quickly. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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A tourist spot? Maybe. But that doesn't mean it can't be a great experience. Take your time. Peruse the drink menu. I love the Mexican Martini. Next course of action, look to the Oyster Board. They're a little pricey, but damn, they never disappoint. It's the kind of place where you can have a moment with someone while people are all around. Head upstairs and sit on the balcony. The people watching is fun too. I've had apps that were great. The rest of the menu looks very good. I don't think anything is a risk. Service has always been awesome. If Matt's working, he'll take good care of you. Cheers to a little day drinking. read more

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I got to Boat Drinks a little late on Sunday afternoon but still managed to get a great cocktail before they closed. The bartender was knowledgeable and helpful, providing good suggestions and advice for other spots to visit. The outdoor seating was a fun mix of people and everyone seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere and music. read more

This spot is so fun! They have drink menus for every holiday season. The staff is so kind and fun. We sat at the bar and got the fish bites, AMAZING! the drink I picked was a slant on a espresso martini with pumpkin spice! 10/10 Def worth a stop and or to pregame before dinner which is what we did! read more

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Wonderful new place ... I live in St A and we've been watching construction for a year now. It's finally open and it's just what we needed, esp at he Morty's end of town (so it's easy to get to). Great, beautiful drinks, a beautiful environment and excellent service. Food was great. We had shrimp sliders, burger, and peppered shrimp , all just a tad bit different (but not weird l) and all excellent. Super highly recommended!. read more

Wow ! What a cool new place to hang out ! We had drinks and the chips and dip app. This was the best chip and dip platter I have ever seen . 4 dips , plantain chips and tons of fresh veggies! Drinks were amazing too! read more

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"SMASH BURGER" this is all I can say starting off!! Best burger I've ever tasted better yet.. Best dang burger I've ever had that I didn't feel stuffed or it was too much. The place was clean and the staff were super engaging and helpful. This was so fantastic I'm heading back today (Friday) I must see how well the consistency is at this restaurant because like I said I've never had a burger so well cooked like this. WOW! read more

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My fiancé and I were taking a self guided drinking tour around st Augustine and stopped by here after reading some good reviews. The place was small but there is an area upstairs which I believe you can rent out. We were able to get a spot at the bar. They had some holiday themed drinks that all looked good and it was a bit hard to decide which to choose. We asked the bartender what he thought and took him up in his recommendations. The shots and drinks were good and not overpriced! I would definitely stop in again. read more

This is a two story bar located right off the main strip of DT historic St. Augustine. Fantastic tropical drink selection and excellent service. Our server was very attentive and never left us with an empty glass. I will say a lot of the drinks were very strong, but overall we enjoyed ourselves. The décor and interior is stellar with a very tasteful nautical theme with a fun and funky color palette. They also had the most beautiful and artsy menu I have ever seen. Hats off to the artist who designed the menu. Bathrooms were immaculate and we even ordered a couple oysters. My friend said they were excellent (I don't enjoy the sea boogers). read more

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