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    Cafe Alcazar

    4.2 (186 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Romantic
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Empty tables

    Disappointing Experience We arrived at Cafe Alcazar at 11:10 am with a party of four (2 adults, a 10-year-old, and a 10-month-old) and were told they could not seat us because they didn't have a table for four. This was surprising, as there were multiple empty tables visible at the time (see attached photo). Unfortunately, we were turned away despite the restaurant not appearing full. Very disappointing experience, especially for a family visiting St. Augustine

    Mia M.

    Love this place and experience . it's a lighter museum and all I need to do is to make reservations and you get to go in there for free. They only serve lunch and the lunch is really good especially for the price. It's the first built-in pool in America designed by flagger and there's a good history behind it and then after you get done eating, you could go to the museum upstairs and experience all the other history, but you could also do the pool floor and half of the second floor for free with the reservations for lunch, it's a must go if you're in Saint Augustine

    Vivian W.

    We had lunch here after our walking tour, and the entrance is on the side of Lightning museum, walk in, the dining area is in a very high ceiling hall. The table looks a little simple to the hall, but it's unique. The food are mostly sandwich, panini, or salad. I had their East meet west salad, which is interesting and special, never had a salad like this before! Their Greek rice soup is just like Chinese rice soup! Very interesting place to try!

    Soup or Salad & Half Sandwich with their Classic Club Sandwich and Soup Du Jour Chicken Chiptole
    Kami H.

    This place is definitely set within a unique setting as many have already mentioned in their review's with it being in the deep end of an old pool! The surroundings are filled with St Augustine history being connected to the Lightner Museum for you to enjoy before or after your meal. Travis, our waiter, was exceptional and friendly! Let's get to the food....we were a party of 6 and so I am able to share a few pics however our appetizer was eaten before I could get the pic! Sorry hungry group! We started with their Hummus appetizer and a carafe of Sangria - which ended up being 2 carafes by the end of the meal! The Hummus was smooth but yet had pieces of chickpea that added a nice touch. They served with pita points and mixed veggies making this a great start! Having enjoyed Hummus in Spain recently - they hit the mark! Their classic French Onion soup was one of the best I have ever had! Well seasoned, just the right amount of sweetness but the cheese and bread were plentiful and so so delicious! Perfect for a chilly day - which it was that day! Yummy!!!! The Club and the Avocado club were very tasty. The melted Ham and Swiss was my favorite! All sandwiches were made with such fresh ingredients and were just a bite of goodness! Recommend them all! My husband had the chicken chipotle soup du jour and said the flavors were perfectly balanced. The Shrimp Giovanni was very tasty indeed! However, our only wish would be to remove the tail on the shrimp - allowing you to easily fold all the flavors together on the plate while it's hot and not after you pull tails off. Overall a wonderful dining experience and delicious eats! Some items a bit pricey but we would go back for sure! Definitely make reservations so you know you have a table when you arrive!

    View of museum from the dining room
    Vicki M.

    Café Alcazar had been on my list for several years. I finally made it up to Saint Augustine to have lunch in the café and visit the museum. There is plenty of street metered parking allowed during the weekend, but the signs said reserved parking during the week. I am not sure where visitors would park during the week. Parking was $3.75 for an hour and a half. The café is in the location of the one-time largest indoor swimming pool. I scanned the dining room in awe thinking of all the fun people would have had back in the day. So cool! The string lights gave a space a magical feel You can dine without visiting the museum. I made a reservation, but when I arrived at 12:45 on a Saturday afternoon I probably didn't need one for a party of one There were a couple of tables of large parties while I was there. Staff was friendly, professional, and very attentive. I ordered the half sandwich and soup combo, $17.50. I read reviews of the French onion soup so I knew I had to get that. It did not disappoint. Oh my goodness, I am still thinking of it days later. The golden layer of melted cheese that dripped over the side of the bowl was just how I like it. Along with the soup I had the curry chicken salad on a 1/2 croissant. The onion soup and croissant were both a dollar up charge. The chicken salad had a pleasant curry flavor. I was a little disappointed with the croissant for an up charge. I think I would have preferred the bread. After my meal I strolled around the 'pool' still in awe and thinking about its history. I highly recommend a meal at Cafe Alcazar and a visit to the Lightner Museum when in St Augustine.

    Interior
    Kathy L.

    What a delightful place to grab lunch! Limited seating so reservations should be considered. Henry Flagler certainly knew how to build ornate & unique buildings. This restaurant is located inside of the Lightner Museum. White table cloths, courteous staff, and refreshing food are all part of the highlights. We enjoyed the 1/2 & 1/2 combo of soup and a half of a club sandwich. Also the roast beef sandwich with fresh fruit was delicious. And the atmosphere was almost heavenly! Imagine enjoying lunch while dining in what once was the largest swimming pool in the country! Very cool concept & great experience all around!

    The amazing architecture from the restaurant floor.
    Cary M.

    Top 10 dining experience for me with the food/service and ambiance. We met friends here (reservations accepted). It's close to parking and very beautiful with the older luxurious buildings. No expense was spared around 1900 when the rich and famous stayed and played in St Augustine. Very warm day outside but inside was nice and cool. The hostess and servers was excellent. They had a special of the day of beef steak tips sandwich with grilled onions and jalapeño cheese. It was so delicious. My choice of side was kettle chips. My daughter chose French onion soup, she said it was also delicious. For a high end setting and ambiance the prices are very reasonable. If you are in St Augustine choose Cafe Alcazar to impress your friends and family with your inside knowledge of the in places to go.

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