What a wonderful experience at Lotus Noodle Bar!…read more We came here on a Thursday evening so it wasn't hard to get a reservation. The restaurant is quite small inside with limited seating, and there is a parking lot with only a few available spaces. The ambiance is nice, a bit upscale but I still felt comfortable in casual clothing. I would imagine it best to come here on a date; it's quiet and has low lighting. The chef is Michelin star trained, and let me tell you this place definitely lives up to that description; he is well on his way to earning that first Michelin star for Lotus Noodle bar. The service was top notch and equivalent to what I would expect at either a Michelin starred or high end restaurant. The wait staff were knowledgeable about all of the items on the menu, each dish was brought out in a timely manner, and the table was cleaned and the silverware replaced with every entree. Not only that but the chef came out to finish each dish himself and explain the meaning and ingredients behind them. He truly is passionate about his craft. Now onto the food. We started off with the Izakaya Crab Salad which had yuzu kosho aioli, blue crab, green apple, mango, daikon radish pickled cucumbers, nori goma, scallion, mint, and ikura caviar. The crab was so fresh it could have been caught that morning! All of the salad's components worked well together as well as standouts on their own. The salad was refreshing, and the ikura caviar bursting with each bite, truly made this an outstanding experience. Rating: 4/5 Next we got the BURRATA-TOMATOES-CITRUS which had heirloom tomatoes, burrata, citrus supremes, shiso, mint chíli oil, okinawa sea salt, and a citrus-truffle infusion. The tomatoes were so fresh, flavorful and juicy. The Buratta was delicious, and the citrus truffle infusion sauce made the whole dish stand out as unique to your normal Buratta with a citrusy creamy taste. They even topped it off with real sliced truffle which is my absolute favorite! Rating: 5/5 Next was the HAMACHI CRUDO which had yuzu tobiko, pickled honeydew, citrus infused evoo, mango, jalapeño, cilantro, and a coconut-chili emulsion. The hamachi was so fresh it just melted in your mouth! The pickled honeydew and coconut chili emulsion made for a great pairing. All of the ingredients combined were wonderful as well and made the dish so fresh and delicious. Rating: 5/5 Next on our list was the A NOT SO TRADITIONAL CAVIAR SERVICE with koji, roasted brown butter furikake potatoes with fried garlic, bonito flakes, and shichimi togarashi crème fraîche with chili oil, chives, and I chose the royal ossetra caviar. I found this to be such a unique caviar service that fit the Japanese/French style of the entire restaurant. The potatoes were soft and yet slightly crispy on the outside with the classic Japanese taste of furikake and bonito flakes. The crème fraiche added a nice creamy balance to the super flavorful potatoes and caviar. Rating: 5/5 Of course given that this was a place also known for their ramen I had to get a bowl despite being super full already (the other dishes are deceptively filling). For this I chose the Truffle Mazeman which had truffle butter, aerated mornay, seasonal truffles and chives. This was the most delicious ramen I've had since I ate in Japan! It combined the delicious flavors of Gruyère and Parmesan but made in the aerated fashion it was super light and foamy but also very rich in flavor. I was also given a generous portion of shaved truffle to go on top! Rating: 5/5 Next time I would love to have dessert! TLDR: This is a standout Japanese/French fusion restaurant by a Michelin star trained chef with a focus on ramen and fresh ingredients. It is definitely eminent of a Michelin starred restaurant with the impeccable service, sustainably changing menu, and innovative dishes which balance both fresh and savory flavors in which its ingredients stand out alone as much as blend incredibly well together. The prices are decent and well suited to this type of establishment, and they are down to earth with not making you feel uncomfortable in casual clothing despite the ambiance and class. Small space and parking is minimal, reservations strongly recommended. I can't wait to come again!

Tuna sashimi was also amazing. The tuna was fresh, the ponzu was sublime, and the presentation was…read moreincredible. Then the Spicy Duck Tan Tan. Deep flavors. Noodles were perfect. I could have drunk the bowl. Leftovers are coming home with me. Service was great, and the chef came out and introduced each course. That was so cool. You can see right into the kitchen too, which made the whole thing feel like you were part of it. Upscale vibe without being stuffy. 5 out of 5. We'll be back. Heads up: credit cards get a 4% surcharge. Cash or debit avoids it.

One of My New Favorite Lunch Spots!…read more I really enjoyed my lunch at Ginger Bistro. Sometimes you find a restaurant that gives you exactly what you're looking for--really good food, generous portions, and prices that make you want to come back again. This was definitely one of those places. I had the Bento Box, and I was honestly impressed. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and there was a really nice variety of food. It's a great lunch when you want a little bit of everything without spending a fortune. The sushi was also excellent--fresh, tasty, and beautifully prepared. I kept telling myself, "Okay, this is the last piece," and somehow another one kept disappearing. What I really liked about Ginger Bistro is that it feels like a place you can come back to regularly. You don't need a special occasion--just come hungry, enjoy some great Japanese food, and leave happy. Great food, great lunch prices, and a really enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be back!

Great rolls and very quick service! Pretty good quality sushi, one of the rolls smelt a little off…read morebut the taste was overall good. Would recommend for quick and tasty sushi rolls!

We ordered several sushi rolls. The fish was fresh. The rolls were delicious. And the staff was…read morefriendly and attentive.

3.5 // phili roll , cali crunch roll , hawaii roll , eel tempura , yellow tail , tempura cheesecake…read more atmosphere is amazing! big tv with all the menu items in a slide show and your classic stereotypical asian music. service was good, no complaints , filled the water without being asked and the water jug was not to be seen. highlight was the cali crunch for me and phili roll for preston, yellow tail roll was also very good , very good seaweed and they gave cream cheese on the side!!! for a dollar fifty tho :( water tasted kinda funky to me but preston liked it so ... tempura cheesecake had us divided aswell; preston says it's a high 5/10 and too rich - however i would rate it a 8/10! unlike anything i've ever had before but i liked! final total came out to $80 - av. of $13 per item which is a bit much for quality and quantity of food. so probably would only return again if we were only getting a single roll . overall not bad! it was good but way better spots for way cheaper around so while it was good we probably won't come back.. ‍

Ayara Thai Street Cafe is a family owned business in which the wife cooks her family recipes and…read morethe husband attends the tables. It's one of the best restaurants I have been to in my life. Probably the best Thai restaurant in St. Augustine. Not only was the food delicious -- seriously, everything we ordered was amazing -- the service was extraordinary. Jak, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure that we and our dogs were as comfortable as possible while eating outside in the Florida heat. He opened the big umbrella to provide us with shade, brought a bowl of water for our dogs as well as some treats, and even went as far as bringing out a fan to provide us with some breeze. My husband and I were blown away by this service; we've never been to a restaurant were the owner cares so much about the customers. As aforementioned, the food was also incredible. We started off with some curry fish cakes and curry puffs; both were very tasty and came with a sweet peanut sauce with vegetables. For our main dishes, we had the red curry chicken -- very flavorful and deliciously spicy, but not too spicy -- and the drunken duck noodles -- also very flavorful. To finish off our meal, we had the sticky rice mango, which was very yummy. Additionally, we had the mango boba and peach passion fruit boba teas, which were very refreshing in this summer weather. We'll definitely be back whenever we come back to St. Augustine and will recommend it to our friends and family when they visit.

You guys are so missed. Great, authentic food, friendly and accommodating staff and owners.read more

Under new ownership! Previous pints are not rolled over for CLOVER…read more I will say that I do not recall the floor being sticky before. When you walk on it, you hear your shoes make a squishy sound because your shoes are struggling to move off the floor. Chairs need to be scrubbed as well. Table tops are clean. We are trying the donuts under the new ownership we shall see. Here are some new things I saw today. The taro drinks taste the same. Super thankful that they gave me a free drink because it was Mother's Day week.! I did not know that you had to pay extra for Boba and that you had to ask for it a lot of places it just comes standard with your drink so that's enough charge of $1.25

Friendly employees/owner. It's a pretty quiet location. The Thai tea boba i gave a 9.5. We tried…read morethe lychee slush with mango jelly and the honeydew slush. Only thing I didn't expect was the cold foam along the inside of the cup but you couldn't taste the difference. Just a heads up to tell them none of that if you just want a slush. Also tried the mochi donuts (matcha and Dubai chocolate) very yummy and fresh! I will say it's a little more pricey than most places because boba is $1 but it's a taller cup. She also put light ice so I got a lot of Thai tea compared to some places that put a ton of nice.

4/5 Stars Lump & Luscious Lobstah Roll!…read more My mama got a hot roll & I got a chilled roll. I got the cold Lobstah roll with mayo, celery, lemon and I added a side of butter... duh! Talk about melt in your mouth! Perfect for a filling / cooling evening Sunday meal after the beach. DELISH!! Only reason I didn't rate this wonderful establishment 5 stars is because my roll could have used a lil more celery and lemon & the fries could have been seasoned. But if you're looking for a generate plain lobster roll, you would love it here! It's hard to earn a 5 star from me but this was damn near close!

Quaint old house . Wanted to love it- didn't was good , not great .lobster rolls- ok came with…read morefries cream of lobster bisque very good . Lobster rolls $48 good service!

ALL the fish is frozen , dry and tasteless. told by management the only fresh you can get here is…read morethe farm raised salmon, otherwise we like it here due to its location by the ocean ,lots of good drink choices , from now on just drinks , no food

Salt Life Food Shack was a great stop during our St. Augustine trip! The atmosphere is laid-back…read moreand beachy, exactly what you'd expect from a place called Salt Life, but the food ended up being even better than I expected. We started with both the Lobster Butter Grilled Oysters and Crab Baked Oysters, and both were GREAT. For our entrée we had the Surf & Turf with filet medallions and lobster, and that was PERFECT. The filet was cooked just right, the lobster was delicious, and everything worked really well together. We definitely tried our share of the drink menu too . We had the Elevated Patrón Margarita, Papa's Lunch, and a strawberry daiquiri, and every drink was on point. Between the oysters, that surf & turf, the drinks and the relaxed coastal atmosphere, we had a really good experience here. Salt Life is definitely somewhere I'd come back to the next time we're in St. Augustine!

Visited this Publix location for the first time in the way to St. Augustine Beach for the day. We…read morestopped to pick up some "Pub Subs" to take and have for our lunch. This Publix is located along a main road, and is easy to navigate to. There is a dedicated parking lot, and we had no issue grabbing a spot relatively close to the entrance. Our visit was on a Tuesday morning in July, and there were a good amount of customers at that time. This location is either relatively new, or recently went through a remodel. Everything is clean, shiny, and modern. I was impressed with the design of the space, and how organized and clean the entire store was. In addition to the typical grocery portions of the store, there were several tables inside to enjoy your food from the hot bars or your drinks. Originally, we tried to order our sandwiches on the app, but it was giving us some issues. We went inside to order and it was a pleasant experience. There were a few people in line before us, but we were served in no time. The employees making our sandwiches gave some good recommendations when we asked about their limited time offers. We pursued around the store for a couple minutes before we checked out. Our group grabbed some chips and other grocery items to accompany the sandwiches. I personally headed to the hot bar, which was right next to the deli/sandwich bar. They had cheese curds that are sold by the pound. I personally love cheese curds, so I got about a pound's worth. I really enjoyed my lunch! The cheese curds were plump and very tasty. They have more of a breading instead of a crunchy coating, but still very good. My Turkey Pub Sub was awesome. I love how you can truly customize these any which way you want. I even put some egg on as a topping this time. These are even good the next day, as I got a full size and saved one half for a lunch later that week. I enjoyed getting to visit this Publix for the first time. It is a bright and modern location with a huge selection of everything. The staff were all very nice as well. They had various specials and sales in all of the departments, including for the hot foods and subs. I would recommend stopping here for some groceries, or even a quick lunch, if you find yourself nearby!

Nice selection but very expensive. The only time I can afford to shop there is to take advantage…read moreof the BOGO items. Also watch the sell buy dates. They don't do very well in that department. I'm looking forward to the opening of the Publix on Amelia island. The cafe will be a nice addition.

Every time we go there no one is ever up front waiting to serve customers. Today specifically I…read morewent and there were 5 of us in line. We stood there for a few minutes waiting for someone to come and help. Even after someone yelled in the back that there were customers here no one still came up. Horrible customer service. I put my stuff back and walked out.

I was in here one day passing through and was met on my way to work and was with Jessica and…read moreanother employee. As I walk up to the counter after shopping for my stuff I happen to see the one worker and Jessica. I won't name the other worker because they are just fine and did their job perfectly. But jessica immediately had a terrible attitude and began to mouth off to the worker and yelling at them. I made a comment to her about how she needs to treat her employees better and she also was incredibly rude to me and yelled at me and told me to leave and I will never be coming back to the establishment ever again until there is a new person in place and things change dramatically. This is not my first encounter there, and I have seen her act this way multiple times towards multiple people. things need to change.

Clean bathroom! I feel like that needs to be proclaimed from the start because that isn't the case…read moreeverywhere along the A1A. We stopped in to get a Slurpee, and it was even better than I remembered them to be. Someday, someday 7-11 will make its way to Augusta and it will be glorious!

Great staff! Obnoxious gas pumps that blare loud ads incapable of being muted so, don't get gas…read morehere I guess