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    Metro Diner

    4.3 (603 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    METRO DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    MaryLou B.

    Shoutout to our local community heroes! This is my favorite fried chicken place because it's such a juicy inside and flavorful crispy outside! I literally crave it! I have went to several locations of this restaurant chain and the consistency is amazing. Great hard working staff and great food choices!! It no wonder why they have so many locations. I try to get other things when I go, because I know that I have to wait patiently for my chicken... but I mostly know it's worth the wait. I'll doodle on the placemat for a little while and then smile ear to ear when that beautiful plate of chicken comes out!!! Beautiful, crunchy, and piping hot!! Yummmm

    Gabby S.

    Wasn't too pleased with our time here most recently, but we have always really liked Metro for the reasonable prices and tasty food. The food was a bit off today, didn't taste fresh or too good. Our service was still quick and the waitress was nice.

    Metro Diner St. Augustine, FL
    Michael C.

    Stopped in on a Tuesday morning for breakfast. I had no wait and was seated immediately. Staff greeted me at the door and said goodbye when I left. Had the meat lovers omelet, English muffin, cheesy grits, and coffee. Everything was very good. I'd say this was a pretty basic breakfast meal and it all was prepared to expectation. Nothing fancy. This is a small Metro Dinner compared to some others in the North Florida area. It was clean and neat inside. The service was good. Ambiance was typical of a diner, nothing fancy. For what I had, they delivered and so this review is a five star.

    Pot Pie

    Unfortunately, this place has really taken a nose dive. The pot pie was incredibly salty as if it came out of a can and had almost zero vegetables in it. When you go to order online, no matter what site is it does not give you a list of options to customize your meal. Upon ordering, I contacted the restaurant to ask for a different cheese in my grits and it came with a different cheese and not my request. I then called the restaurant. the server who answered was uninterested in listening to anything I had to say, and automatically put me on hold to speak to a manager. The unfortunate part is the manager was trying to be helpful, but didn't have an avenue for the public to reach out to upper management to have make a request to have online ordering adjusted or detailed better. It's sad that a scratch made kitchen went to premade food.

    Kitchen, tables, crowding.
    Azreal And Nick P.

    There's a certain energy that emits from Metro's locations, which definitely varies from place to place, but this one was fun. The food always comes out fresh and crispy. Service here is what you'd typically expect. There was a weird moment while eating our grits that it felt (and sounded) like we ate sand. Bring a jacket, this is like Gaylord Palm's ICE Experience.

    Jared W.

    Great service from Danielle N! Food was great and not over priced. Always consistent in every location.

    Dining room and open kitchen
    Don C.

    Food was good. A few diner staples missing but plenty to choose from. Service was great. Ambiance typical nice diner.

    Crystal O.

    Metro Diner is my go to for comfort food. We are doing a close-to-home vacation and I had had a rough morning and by lunch I wanted something that I knew wouldn't upset my tummy. I was thinking meat and potatoes- we had spotted Metro on our way into town the night before and that's what I sweetly asked John for (he couldn't resist). The dining room is a good size, we were sat right away and our drink orders taken right away. John and I decided to split their chicken pot pie- I mean, tell me that's not comfort food! He also ordered a cup of chicken noodle soup (again with something easy) and I asked for a biscuit on the side. I will admit- biscuits across this local chain aren't always top notch, it really depends on who is making them, this day- they were perfect! The chicken pot pie came out bubbling hot! We broke holes int he biscuit topping to let it vent and slowly blew on our spoonfuls while we dug in. It was so yummy. Carrots, peas, celery, chicken in a creamy base with a buttery biscuit topping. YUM! And our soup was also wonderful! I think our server's name was Erica- and she was fantastic. Cheerful, checked on us numerous times, made sure our drinks were full & got us some to go drinks too. Thank you Metro Diner for being a constant for my comfort foodie needs!

    Breakfast 3 eggs sausage hash Browns and rye toast

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    No.... won't be back.. not good at all.. at least in my opinion. Maybe it was an off night for them.

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    Great breakfast! Had the crab cake Benedict. Great service and the hot tea selection is outstanding! I had peach!

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    9 years ago

    Long wait but amazing food. So happy to see one open in Ft. Lauderdale. Think I'll head on over today!

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    Great service. Friendly staff. Fast fresh food. Creative yet Simple menu with something for everyone. Worth the wait.

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    9 years ago

    The best breakfast of my life! Food and service were wonderful. We will definitely be back.

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    Nicole was a great server! We enjoyed our food and we were happy to find out they serve breakfast and lunch all day :)

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    This place is great. Four stars for food but service hands down the best I have experienced in a diner. Polite, attentive, fast service.

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    9 years ago

    My wife and had the mahi mahi. I had the chicken. Excellent food and really great service. We are planning on coming back.

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    Erin , thank you for the very nice compliments.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious food at a reasonable price. I love everything I've tried, mostly breakfast.

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    We love to hear it, Aaron! Thanks so much!

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    Sue thank you for the nice review.

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    Ask the Community - Metro Diner

    Does this place have all day breakfast, even during dinner time?

    Yep some of the breakfast items are served all day. Same with Village Inn - IHOP and Denny's.

    Do they allow dogs?

    I see dogs at the outside tables all the time at the Saint Augustine location.

    Do they have wings and if they do are they good?

    No, they do not. Buy why would you want to go there for wings, anyway, when there are lots of good wing places in St. A?

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    Beachside Diner - Biscuits and Gravy with Two Eggs Sunny-side up

    Beachside Diner

    4.5(517 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    •$$

    We were in town for a long weekend for a concert and stayed at the Embassy Suites down the street…read more I was on Instagram and this place popped up on my feed - decided to give it a try! Glad we did! We ended up walking there and it was easy to get to. When we walked inside, we were able to get a table inside right away. It was clean and cutely decorated. Our server came by quickly and got our drink and food order in. I ordered the breakfast tacos (comes with 2 good sized tacos) - sooooooooo good! They hit the spot! What got me... it had goat cheese on it! It was delicious. My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were good too! Definitely a great place for breakfast and lunch if you're in the area!! Apparently they have some great bloody mary's too!

    If planning a breakfast out while visiting St. Augustine Beach give Beachside Diner a try but make…read moresure you pack some patience as you'll probably have to wait for a table as this place is popular. For our visit this time they said about a 30 minute wait which was actually 20 minutes. The vibe of the place is very cool with the old jukebox and a bar as well as tables both inside and outside. We were seated outside this visit which was fine as it was shady. I had the corned beef has with hash browns and 2 sunny side eggs. The corned beef is full of shredded corned beef with just a small amount of potatoes. The hash browns with onions were nice and crispy as I asked and the eggs were cooked nicely with the right amount of run when broken. My wife has the Classic Breakfast which is somewhat similar to what I had but with no meat. Hers was done nicely too. Thanks for a nice visit and see you the next time we're back to St. Augustine Beach!

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    The Floridian - Porkbelly and biscuits

    The Floridian

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    We've ate there twice and enjoyed each time. Everyone is so polite and respectful. Prompt services…read moreon everything.

    The Floridian in St. Augustine was an absolutely fantastic experience. They recently reopened in…read moretheir new location, and the space is beautiful -- stylish, welcoming, aesthetically gorgeous, and just full of great energy. The service was excellent, and the food has that fresh, thoughtful, farm-to-table feel where you can tell care is going into what comes out of the kitchen. For me, one of the biggest highlights was how seriously they take gluten-free dining. I had warm, made-from-scratch gluten-free biscuits with pork belly and a peach bourbon jam, and oh my goodness -- absolutely to die for. Everyone at the table enjoyed them. It is not often that you find a gluten-free biscuit that feels like you are getting the full experience rather than settling for an alternative. I was also impressed by how many gluten-free options they offer. Even their po' boy can be battered with rice flour. Our waiter explained that the chef is gluten-free and that they are very mindful of guests with celiac disease, including separating food preparation when needed. That level of care is a huge plus. And it wasn't just the gluten-free food that impressed us. One friend ordered the meatloaf sandwich and received a seriously hearty piece of meatloaf. My husband had the BLT with pimento cheese on thick sourdough bread, and it was excellent. We also heard that the chicken and waffles, offered during dinner, are a must-try -- so that may be calling us back! The cocktail menu was another win. The drinks were creative, original, flavorful, and clearly thoughtfully crafted rather than just the standard options you see everywhere. Everyone in our group seemed genuinely happy with what they ordered, which says a lot. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, creative drinks, fantastic food, and some of the best gluten-free options I've come across. Five stars all the way. I would absolutely return to The Floridian and work my way through more of that gluten-free menu!

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    Obi's Fillin Station - 1/2 lb. The Corvette Burger

    Obi's Fillin Station

    3.9(400 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The beachside designs from the outside looks cool, gets the customers in with much curiosity as…read morethis used to be a mechanic/gas station from the 1940's which also serves food to the customers and their staff. The lady combo burger was alright, could have been a bit more sauce, as it was a bit dry honestly. The Bison burger was very good, had a good juice to it. The fries were done just right and were crispy enough. We appreciate the car memorabilia here as you rarely see these automotive ads and parts anymore and a car enthusiast would definitely appreciate what they have here over the years.

    I was at the beach for a couple of hours this morning and wanted to get some lunch afterwards. I…read morehad driven past this place many times in the past and the outside looked really bright and fun so I decided to give it a try. The outdoor painting said it was one of top 25 places in the country for burgers so I felt like I had to try a burger. The menu has about ten different burgers to choose from, as well as other sandwiches , salads, and even about ten breakfast items. All of the names of the items have a car reference since the restaurant was previously a filling station. The decor also has a car ambiance. I chose the mustang burger. It had American cheese, bacon, bbq sauce and an onion ring on it. It was very tasty. Side options were fries, coleslaw, sweet potato fries or onion rings. I went with the onion rings. Portions on the burgers and the sides were very good.

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    Obi's Fillin Station - Fabulous!  It's the 1/2 lb. The Rolls Royce Burger!! Blue cheese, bacon and grilled onions!  Don't miss Obi's!

    Fabulous! It's the 1/2 lb. The Rolls Royce Burger!! Blue cheese, bacon and grilled onions! Don't miss Obi's!

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    The Ice Plant - Half Pound Ice Plant Burger and Hand Cut Fries

    The Ice Plant

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Is 5 Stars the highest I can rate them? This was hands down one of the best meals I have enjoyed in…read moresome time. We arrived early and got in fairly quickly. Long waits are common for this spot. The interior is the old Ice Plant so it has great character. Not super large so limited dining spots within. Very high ceilings and though there were plenty of diners, it was overly loud. Great spot to enjoy the company you are with! Our server was top notch, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly but not trying to monopolize our table talk. We started with Cocktails which were all great. I went classic Old Fashioned, presentation AND taste were on point. We split the Crab Beignets order of 4. The breading on them was light and fluffy, the Crab tasty and they were cooked appropriately, no burns or underdone spots. For our main course, we elected to split 2 of the specials of the day so they may not be there when you go, but judging by the quality of the specials, any dish would be great. We had the Caesar Salad (which is like calling the Queen Mary2 a "boat"!). It is next level, 7 minute eggs, homemade croutons, Anchovie forward, all good! We also split an order of Shrimp Cake Sliders. These were huge, and the slaw that accompanied was the perfect match to the shrimp without overwhelming them. For dessert we settled on the Pineapple cake which also had coconut and all kinds of wonderful flavors going on! A really outstanding meal from beginning to end!

    My spouse and I were in Florida visiting family and had a night to ourselves so we decided to check…read moreout The Ice Plant with the promise of a connected distillery tour. The Ice Plant location was historically St. Augustine's first power and ice complex. Now the building has been revitalized and has The Ice Plant and The St. Augustine Distillery. The St. Augustine Distillery is connected to The Ice Plant and is a great tour to check out right before heading to grab food at the restaurant. There are a variety of guided and self-guided tours. My spouse and I checked out the self-guided tour right before we grabbed dinner at The Ice Plant. The tour isn't particularly long but was filled with information. After the tour, we headed upstairs to the restaurant. The restaurant feels really spacious with its super tall ceilings. There was lots to look at reminding us of the previous use of the building. We ordered the hand cut fries, strawberry and beet salad, and the gochujang marinated pork chop. I also ordered a few of their drinks, each one featuring different types of ice to fit the drink. Honestly all the food and the drinks were so good, but the easy standout of the night for both my spouse and I were the pork chops. These might have been the best pork chops I've ever had in my life. The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, not dry at all. I was expecting it to be a little dry, as I feel like pork chop can sometimes get overcooked, but no. These were so juicy and tender. I asked our server how the pork chop was cooked. Our server said that the pork chops were cooked sous vide, which makes a lot of sense as to how they were so tender. I've already told my spouse if we are in the St. Augustine area again, I would make a special trip just to get these pork chops again, they were that good. I really enjoyed this restaurant. This was my favorite spot we checked out in the St. Augustine area, if you are ever passing by the area, check The Ice Plant out!

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    The Ice Plant - Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10.

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    Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10.

    Metro Diner - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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