The place was really nice. Food was good. We were a party of 4. Just did Tapas with two bottles of wine.

Very good tapas, particularly the Manchego Cheese and the Shishito Peppers. Our waiter were very nice and helpful with suggestions. Also pretty cheap considering how much we ate and drank. read more

Oh where to begin. My wife made a reservation here about a week in advance to celebrate my birthday. Upon reviewing the restaurant's website I was excited to eat here. I love smaller plates since I get to try a lot of different flavors and the menu looked delicious. There was a lot of positive critical acclaim on the website as well. So we get there and are seated inside at a half booth/half table. The problem was that the "table" looked like it had been added in the section last minute due to being busy. We were crammed between two four tops and barely had any room. The waitress couldn't even stand in the space between the tables. What made it worse is when my wife made the reservation she made specific requests and made note that we were celebrating and would like a nice table. Having made the reservation in advance this should've been honored. I usually don't care where I sit as long as I'm going to eat but this table was ridiculous. We asked to move and were taken to a table outside which was much better. Unfortunately we were stuck with the same waitress we had inside who seemed like we were a bother to her. She had zero personality and wasn't efficient. Live music was advertised, but for the hour we were there only Top 40 hits were played on the radio. Shouldn't a spanish restaurant maybe want to play some spanish music? The wine list was ok but not award worthy like the website said and all of the food was mediocre at best. Nothing about this place is memorable. To top it all off, not once was my birthday mentioned. I don't need a bunch of jerkoffs singing to me but I'm in your restaurant for a specific reason when I could be anywhere else. Just say something. Needless to say that was the first and last time I will be tasting anything at the Tasting Room. read more

Incredible! I have visited this sensational place two times, coming all the way from Chicago, and it is safe to say, I have always been completely satisfied! First off, I recommend getting seating by the live music, it brings a romantic and cozy environment. The multiple tapas that I recommend would include the Calamares, The Steamed Mussels with the Truffle Fries, Garlic and Smoked Paprika Chicken. As for the desserts, i recommend the Flan, the Tres Leches, Guava Cheesecake, The Salt and Sweet Brownie, and the Creme Brulee. I am currently stranded in Chicago, and writing this review is making me crave for some more of the Tasting Room, I can't wait to be back there again! read more

Went New Years so the review might not be valid for everyone as the menu was a fixed four course. The amuse bouche was not what the menu initially said it would be and not a great bite as it felt one dimensional. It was a thick cucumber slice with a piece of "crispy" yuca which felt bland and soggy, on top with a crema and fish roe. It was not liked by everyone at the table. All the dishes were well prepared but I feel like there was a passion fruit touch throughout the dishes. There's nothing wrong with that as I really like the flavor but just feel like a variety of flavors would've been better. Also the golden beets were extra salty which is a shame as we couldn't enjoy the salad in its entirety. The meats, both wagyu and filet were delicious and so was the lobster. However, the initial menu we received said the lobster was served with pappardelle but it ended up being gnocchi. Desserts were good, kind of glad it didn't end up being chocolate as we initially thought based on what the menu said. I feel like the restaurant is really nice overall. The service was good, the sommelier was very informative, and the food for the most part was tasty. Reasons I'm not giving it thstars is that the menu was a bit different than what we were initially sent and it's hard to change items when it's such a limited menu. Also just feel that overall certain dishes might have been a little better either because of ingredients used or quantity of food. I think that eating off the regular menu might be a much better experience and I'm sure it's probably more satisfying for everyone's tastes. read more

Beautiful place, great music, excellent service, nice ambiance, amazing wine list and authentic Spanish tapas! A little pricey but worth the money. I definitely recommend it and will be back next time I visit St. Augustine! read more

Second time eating here. You are always a little nervous going back to a memorable restaurant because what if the one fabulous meal you had was an outlier? It wasn't, Michael's is amazing every time. I mean really, Tuna on a potato chip- can still drool over it! Good wine selection, friendly staff, good ambiance. read more

Genuinely great food. Nice music. The fact that is closes late is a bonus. Was a fun non-cliche experience in a touristy town. Ambiance was very nice on a Friday evening in the off season. Their wine list is huge. Three tapas, one entrée, a white wine flight, one dessert, tax and tip was $80. read more

We have been driving down from Jacksonville (~1hr) for a few years to eat here for the tasty dishes. We came down tonight for my birthday dinner & sadly will not be coming back. The manager would not honor a $20 coupon while blaming the computer system - just lost 2 customers & all our friends. read more

It really is as good as everyone says it is. It is also expensive, but you should know that going in. We had the 4-course chef's tasting with wine parings and we were not disappointed - highlight was the flank steak with Chim Churri. The music playing on the night we went was a quiet and low-key reggae band. Really made for a nice atmosphere - I could see how a louder musical guest would be a bit much in the small space, though. All in all - a 5-star experience. read more

I can not begin to explain how awesome this place is. Actually awesome is not the right word. Tasting Room is sophisticated, classy, romantic, delicious and overall a perfect way to spend your evening. It is located on a very quite sidestreet with tons of charm. The dining room has the perfect amount of lighting and the live music was enchanting. The food and wine was delicious. We ordered items off of the menu that we have never eaten before and it was delicious. For starters we ordered the Croquetes de Jamon. it was sooo good. I was almost licking the place dry!. For main, I ordered the Arroz Juguoso and my boyfriend ordered the Guava Glazed Pork Tenderloin . For drinks i had the peach sangria and a glass of wine wine. Both we delicious. The Tasting Room is a most stop for anyone in the St. Augustine area. read more

We continued our strategy of choosing St. Augustine restaurants with an empty parking space, and it worked well here. Service was skillful and friendly. Coffee was tasty with nice overtones. The ensalada de remolacha and the terrine de queso were tasty appetizers. D ordered the pollo Catalán, and I the costillos de ternera. Everything was very tasty. The wine list looked extensive, but we do not imbibe and cannot make any comments. It was an enjoyable dinner. Live guitar was a nice background. read more

Very good service (contrary to what other reviewers experienced). Good selection of local veggies and fresh local fish, which is what I was looking for (also veggie and meat dishes). The tapas and salads looked small and overpriced, but I didn't try them. I went for an entree. The bread was so good, I ate it all. I had the red snapper with root veggies. It was delicious and hit the spot. It was $24, so a bit pricey but I expected that. They also have 2oz wine tastings, which I enjoyed very much. It's beautiful inside too. I'd come back. read more

I went here with a group of people and we ordered a wide variety of tapas plates. The food was all pretty delicious. (There were way too many dishes with olives for my taste, and it was difficult to pick my way around them) . We had the spicy lamb meatballs, the goat cheese terrine, the scallops, the manchego cheese dish... and I few others I can't remember. The service was very good. The sangria was not very good. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good for my taste. No fruit - the fruit adds flavor in my opinion, so it was a little bland, but it was also sweeter than I like Sangria to be. Almost like they just put sugar in red wine. I did not give Michael's a higher rating because of the price vs quantity of food you got. There was barely enough food on any appetizer for the four of us there to have a bite each. The goat cheese may have been the only exception. But Michael's was expensive! We left there with about a $200 bill and we went somewhere else for more food. Too much $$$ for what you're getting. The food wasn't that great to justify the prices for 4-8 bites of food total for the whole appetizer. read more

We loved the music and the service (outstanding) and the food. Lovely romantic courtyard and fabulous music. A little island of peace and perfection. read more

What an amazing experience! While on our honeymoon we had dinner at Michael's per a recommendation and were blown away. The service was incredible and the food was delicious. We had the garlic gambas (sizzling spicy shrimp), braised short ribs, the fish special, and a very good bottle of wine. The food was seasoned well, healthy enough portions to share and I still can't say enough about the service. We will definitely make this a St. Augustine tradition. read more

This tapas place delivers, great tasting seafood tapas (paella is great and the sauteed shrimp with artichokes is to die for), awesome service; the waitress was very receptive and helpful, manager was involved. The restaurant has entertainment also (we went on a saturday night) and it was great if you dont mind loud spanish music, dancing involved. I am definitely going back. Atmosphere is great. read more

The service was excellent! We were there to celebrate my husbands birthday with another good friend of ours. Jason did an outstanding job serving us, he was interesting to talk with and very attentive. The food was great, except for the fish dish which was overdone and rubbery. But we would definitely go back, becauae the rest of our food was tasty and well prepared. Excellent wine list. Overall lots of fun! read more

I made a special trip to St. Augustine just to go back to this gem I thought I had found. I need to update my raving review so others are not mislead. It was appalling. Everything was covered with salt, bland food, and it was way overpriced. I ordered the same meatballs as I did over a year ago. I have a picture on my profile of it. Well, this time I received a bowl of tiny, oil soaked, cold mush. The 8 of us all ordered something different. The conclusion..."Well, the fried oysters were ok" What happened? I can't be more disappointed. I brought my entire family to this place to show them how amazing it was. Good bye Tasting Room read more

What an UNBELIEVABLE experience. Did the food and wine pairing at chef's table. Loved everything from start to finish. Food was a favor explosion and wine complimented it perfectly. Michael came out and told us about each dish. Waiter Greg was perfect and very attentive. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!! read more

Definitely recommend Michael's! The food was excellent - we had truffle fries and asparagus for our sides and they were both delicious. Both of us had steaks that were perfectly cooked. We were celebrating a special occasion and our server brought us complimentary champagne and wine - totally unexpected but was definitely a nice touch and made us feel special! Our server was Jason and he was wonderful! He was friendly, prompt, and knew the menu items very well - he was very thorough in his descriptions when we asked what he suggested. The only downside was that they only serve beer and wine (no liquor), which we didn't know until we got there, but that's our fault for not checking. We will absolutely be going back to Michael's next time we are in town! read more

Went to Michael's this weekend as a special treat for our anniversary. We were attracted to the restaurant because of their extensive wine list. Their menu did not disappoint in any way! We decided that we would just get a bottle of wine and bunch of tapas. When we asked the waiter what wine he would recommend for our things that we pointed out, he chose the wine that was half the price of the one we asked about. That was a huge surprise that he didn't try to upsell us, and we instantly trusted him more with other questions about the menu. It turns out his selection was right on point and lovely! We had caesars to start. Then we had the meat and cheese tray, the ahi tuna, beef tartare, and scallops. All of the presentation for every one of the tapas was amazing. We loved the different flavors and it was obvious that all of the ingredients were as fresh as could be. I was a little worried that a restaurant in the middle of a high tourism area would be all show and no go, but this was a pleasant surprise. It was one of the better dining experiences we have had. We will definitely be back! read more

Great recommendation from our innkeeper. Apparently this is a special place he likes to go for special occasions. Overall the food was well-prepared and interesting. The space is nicely decorated Spanish style and we saw patrons moving from table to table conversing just as you'd see in a tapas bar in Madrid. This restaurant has an AMAZING selection of wines. I had requested a glass of a Spanish Red reserve. The waiter came back to tell me that my choice was not available and the restaurant "upgraded" me to a wine that was $21.00/glass. Fantastic! It was the perfect accompaniment to the food which was about to come. My wife and I absolutely love cheese tastings. They provided this enormous platter of cheese, much more than 2 people could eat (unless all you want for dinner is cheese!) The three selections were a little pedestrian, however the entire platter was nicely constructed and screamed of abundance. The rosemary/garlic/olive-oil toast points were a nice addition. So were the Spanish almonds. The Spanish bleu blew the palate away (eat the bleu cheese last). We also enjoyed a presentation of three ceviches. Each was excellent. My favorite the cucumber ceviche. My wife loved the tomatillo ceviche. Ceviche can go wrong quickly, but our chef knows how to balance these tastes perfectly. This was some of the best ceviche we have ever had. The portion was probably more for 3-4 people to share, but the quantity did not stop of from savoring every last morsel. Once we were stuffed with wine, cheese and ceviche we ventured into the pinchos (skewered chicken with flavored sauce on top). We ordered the jerk chicken pinchos which we did not enjoy so much. The largest piece of chicken was not fully cooked. We overlooked this faux pas, but still the pinchos did not impress. We could not see what the chef was trying to accomplish with all the weird tastes mixed together. And the desert became a let down as well. We were expecting something different than the tres leches cake we were presented. Although it presented well the cake was bone dry, which meant that it wasn't a tres leches cake at all. The desert lacked balance and tasted basically like angel foodcake. Too bad. The meal was going so well. In any case the live entertainment was excellent as was the atmosphere. We enjoyed hearing the our electric pianist also play the Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" on the violin. The Spanish guitarist/ singer strolled in at 9pm wearing a black suit, white shirt (no tie) and carrying his guitar in a case like in the movie "Desperado." Instead of shooting up the place, instead he stole the show and was an absolute joy to listen to. Overall we would recommend this restaurant and would come back again. Plan on ordering one tapa at a time, bring some friends, bring your love of wine, and plan on staying after 9pm when the guitarist arrives to shoot up the place with great music! read more

Went here on a recommendation and was disappointed. The ambiance was nice and the guy in the corner with the guitar was excellent making it feel like background music rather than Karaoke. That's about all the good I could say about this experience. Our waitress was very cold. Never cracked a smile. Don't know if it was a bad day or she just hated working there but she barely came out to our table and kept going to the kitchen. There were only 3 other tables with people so she wasn't busy. The food was average at best with upscale prices. The lamb chops I got,COSTILLAS de CORDERO, were bizarrely cooked. Well done on one side that tapered into an almost raw blue on the other side. The greens were nasty bitter.I got an appetizer, don't remember what it was except that it made me not so hungry anymore. My family with me all agreed we won't be frequenting here again. read more

Walked in on a whim. Walked out highly satisfied after a lovely meal. Asked our server to recommend wine and tapas. Excellent choices. Would go again in a heartbeat. read more

On our annual family vacation my wife and I try to have one night out, just us. Based on a local recommendation, we tried this restaurant. This was easily one of our best meals ever in a town where there are numerous small non-chain eateries. The atmosphere was nice and conducive to wonderful conversation while still feeling welcoming and relaxing. Our server, Greg, was helpful, engaging, and took time to go beyond just tertiary cursory menu readings to help us have a wonderful date night. Additionally, we happen to notice a number of locals who frequent this restaurant weekly which speaks volumes to the quality and diversity of the menu and chef. read more

Absolutely one of the BEST meals ever! The food and service could not be better. The cowboy rib eye and bacon was second to none.

Good tapas in a quaint dining room. We wandered into the place after discovering that Tuesday night is a tough night for dining out in St. Augustine; our first three choices were closed. That's not to say The Tasting Room wasn't a first choice kind of place, but we just hadn't planned on Tapas. Turned out to be quite a fortunate twist of fate. Between the live Spanish guitar, appropriately appointed dining room, excellent selection of Spanish wines (the 'Kings of Spain' flight was a wonderful cross section on their ample wine list), and the sense of Spanish heritage already running through the streets of the old town, it took us no time at all to settle into a mood for Tapas. The dishes were very good, but perhaps not quite excellent. The cheese selection all imported, the gazpacho obviously freshly prepared. The chicken was cooked well, but could have used more flavor. Service was responsive and friendly, but as the first diners of the evening, it was clear they weren't quite ready to open. All in all, a good spot for some tapas, and we will go back when next in town... But there are just a few areas for improvement. read more

Had a wonderful experience at this restaurant...just a small taste of real life España. Great wines and cheese! I would definitely recommend the octopus and Argentinian steak. Service was phenomenal as well!!! Will definitely be back the next top we pass through Saint Augustine. read more

This restaurant is an absolute treasure. I went here with my boyfriend for our anniversary, and I could not have been more impressed. Yes, the place is a bit small, but the decor and soft lighting made it very intimate. The wine was delightful, and we ordered the "tour" where you get three wines of similar variety but distinctly different. I had the "Bubbly" and he had the "Conquistador Reds", and both were wonderful. As for the food, my god. The Croquetas de Jamón were something sent straight from heaven! My entree of seared duck breast was fantastic, with a side of au gratin potatoes with chorizo were decadent and delicious. My boyfriend had the skewered shrimp with black beans and rice, but he wasn't nearly as satisfied as I was (the shrimp were overcooked). Overall, a wonderful experience! read more

Went in for lunch today and was not disappointed! Our server Allison was great! She went out of her way to make a hand squeezed mimosa for me because there was no orange juice available. My boyfriend and I were quite needy and asked the chef to just make us something special and he made us the best meal we've had in a long time and even hand delivered it! We had the Sabayon dessert and it was delicious! Definitely will be coming back! read more

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This is my favorite place every time I visit St Augustine. The food is super delicious and the wine selection is huge. You can find anything to fit your tastes. The service is fantastic and the seating is comfortable and quiet. read more

Food was delicious!!! This was our first time in St Augustine and we decided to have xmas dinner here. The food was great! Everything was so tasty and high quality. Reminded me of Michael's Genuine in Miami. Our dinner reservation was 10 pm and we only took out a star because we were the only table left and the waiters started to clean the tables to get ready to close while we were still sitting and talking. We understand it was Christmas Eve but then reservations shouldnt be allowed that late. Waiters seemed eager to leave and that made us uncomfortable. Other than that the place is nice with an elegant ambience which we liked a lot too! read more

I'm bummed to write this because we were really looking forward to this meal, but our experience there was a bummer. The servers were nice and decently attentive, but the kitchen didn't seem to be on its A game the night that we went. First of all, the sangria is a massive rip off. No bs, Carlo Rossi makes better sangria than the $28 per carafe stuff they served us. On to the food. The soup of the day was a shrimp and corn bisque. Let's call it what it was, it tasted like corn chowder out of a can and there was no shrimp essence or actually shrimp to be found. Next up were the clams. This was like eating salty chewing gum inside of clam shells. Terrible and we sent them back with that feedback and we weren't offered an explanation or any sort of apology. The beef tartare tasted okay, but it was the largest and roughest cut tartare I've ever had, which significantly took away from the experience. The potatoes with harissa tasted like someone dropped a box of salt on them. The foie gras was decent but not worth the price. And the flatbread was a total bummer. This dish took about 20 minutes to come out despite us asking about it several times. And let's be honest, it was store bought naan with some goat cheese smeared on it and a bunch of veggies sprinkled on for good measure. The nail in the coffin was the burger. At least 30 effing minutes to get a burger, which would have cost nearly $30 after the optional add ons. I eventually had to wander around the restaurant to find our server to tell him to cancel the burger and to take it off our bill. So yeah, either our experience was a total anomaly, or this place's ratings are greatly exaggerated. Sorry for the crappy review, but you reap what you sow. read more

We had a wonderful evening , enjoying beautiful ambiance and delicious, unique foods. The lighting, ability to carry on conversation, comfortable seating and great service add to the experience. We were personally greeted by Michael and his lovely wife, who took the time to meet our guests. Their enthusiasm and passion for excellence make this restaurant stand out above the rest. We also thoroughly enjoyed and were in fact mesmerized by the magician! read more

After reading the menu online, my husband and I had high expectations. We came here to celebrate our 9 year wedding anniversary while visiting St. Augustine. The server, Jo, was annoying from the start! He brought out the appetizers while we were still enjoying our cocktails. We ordered a bottle of wine which we wanted with our appetizer and entree. The foie gras was so small for the price and was not seasoned, the French toast was a piece bread pudding with no sugar-it was bread with cinnamon milk. The sweet walnuts were not toasted. My husband's cast iron shrimp had a good flavor but for the price there were only four small pieces of shrimp. My husband asked for bread-the server said it was an up charge; my husband said that's fine. I finished my appetizer and my husband waited for the bread to finish up his appetizer. The sever cleared my plate while my husband was still eating. When the bread finally came, we didn't have bread and butter plates. About 5 minutes after we got the bread our entree came and my husband was still eating his appetizer with the bread! My husband said "you have got to be kidding me I am not even done with my appetizer". The hostess/manager came over to ask what was wrong. We said we didn't want to be pushed with our meal and told her what happened-bringing the entree before my husband was even finished, bringing the appetizers while we were enjoying our cocktails. When the entree came again, the plates were cold and the food warm definitely not hot! The entrees were ok, the duck skin was chewy not crispy and the carrot purée needed salt. After we finished we ordered dessert and the server, Jo, began interrupting me. I ordered the goat cheesecake and he said "ok I'll bring two forks" I said "wait, wait, we're not done yet!" My husband ordered the chocolate tart with an espresso. Desserts came, and the espresso came a few minutes later and Jo said "the espresso was nice and hot". No it wasn't-espresso was good but the cup was cold. So much for a romantic anniversary dinner, the dining room was super loud and the server was annoying by pushing our dinner (we ate our meals within 50 minutes!!) and saying "cheers guys" every time he came to the table. read more

Some of the best mussels with Pom frites we have ever had. Try the duck. Extensive wine list

Great food, amazing live music! One of a kind place in St.Augustine! The magician blew my mind- definitely have to go!

Very good food, great wine selection, and atmosphere is super cool. But be prepared to spend at least $100 by the time you have a couple glasses of vino and share a few plates. While spending that much on a great experience doesn't bother me, it might be off putting to others... But for this place I have nothing but good to say (been twice)! read more

Great find with great food. Its in an area that is filled with run down dives for tourists so I was pleasently surprised to run into this place. The food was awesome. Don't go here if your in a rush though. Service is slow. Not bad, just slow read more