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Neros Waterfront Cafe

3.1 (260 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Selmy B.

Breakfast is definitely the best option here. Primarily a breakfast, brunch spot open from 7 am to 3 pm. The service is friendly and sporadic. The portions are just right for one, no leftovers. The vibe is relaxed and touristy. Definitely a fun spot to people watch and chill.

Beautiful location
Debbie M.

We ate here twice during our stay. I believe our server was Edward. He was great. We just got the standard breakfast and it was really good. The potatoes were especially tasty. The whole wheat toast was also worth mentioning. Coffee was good and strong. The setting was fantastic right across the street from the water and by the busy sidewalk, great for people watching.

James M.

First off, the location for this restaurant is really fun, as close as you can get in st Augustine to the waterfront and a nice view out the window. The food was fairly nice and came out fairly quickly, I had selected the Ham, Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese which is an interesting idea and on paper is unique, but the flavors all complement each other. I have to mark this down a little bit because there was a very small amount of brie in my sandwich, and for something that is referred to as a 'grilled cheese' this seemed a little disappointing. If it was more brie in it would certainly be a much higher review because the parts that did have it in were very tasty. The waffle was fresh and tasty, but for the price could have done with this side of bacon or home fries or at least a piece of toast or two. I was able to substitute my side for one on the breakfast menu, which was appreciated and the home fries were nicely seasoned. Our server was very polite and friendly, but the service was pretty slow at times, and as we were the only table and sat outside in the heat we were hoping for a water refill a little bit more than we did, as it was multiple times empty for long periods. Nothing would specifically put us off from returning and we did enjoy our experience overall, but the price is certainly for the view as opposed to anything else, as our food was more expensive than similar options around the town.

Hemingway Benedict
John C.

This is the restaurant at our hotel that we stayed in for two days. You get free breakfast here when you stay at the hotel. It is a very quaint small restaurant with a very old world charm and was decorated for the Christmas season when we visited. Plenty of outdoor seating with lots of dogs . Great service and beautiful views.

Erin K.

Alright, where do I begin? I am in love with a Nero's! The decor is so timepiece, our waitress was phenomenal, the menu is small/concise/decadent, the location is off of a super, pedestrian-busy, shopping street (also near the Fort called Castillo de San Marcos), and the prices are decent! If you love tomatoes, delicious/adult beverages, & stuffed olives, order the Bloody Mary! It is fantastic & refreshing!

Our server

Had a phenomenal breakfast this morning. Our server was awesome. He had a hilarious laugh and looked just like Maj. Winters from Band of Brothers. If you get a chance to come here, I highly recommend the custom breakfast sandwich. Maj. Winters recommended eggs benedict because of the chefs strong ability to poach the perfect egg. He was correct. Overall great experience. Thank you Maj. Winters!

two eggs benedicts on a plate
Yanni S.

Nestled in the heart of St. Augustine, Nero's Waterfront Cafe offers not only a stunning view but also an unparalleled breakfast experience. From the moment we stepped in, the service was exceptional. The staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. As we settled at our table overlooking the waterfront, we were treated to a breakfast that surpassed all expectations. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the mimosas, perfectly mixed and served with a touch of elegance. The combination of excellent service, delectable breakfast, and the picturesque setting made our visit to Nero's Waterfront Cafe an unforgettable experience. I cannot recommend this gem enough for anyone seeking a delightful start to their day in St. Augustine.

Special made wrap!!!! Mahi Sandwich magically turned into wrap!!!!
Marcia F.

This place had some pretty good ratings so we decided to try it! Well ... WOW! THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We had the "BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD" Was fantastic with plenty there to eat! We had the Mahi Sandwich, however we asked them to make it a wrap. Wow ... that should be on the menu!! These guys are doing everything right including the service which was AWESOME! Sheri took VERY GOOD CARE of us. Friendly and accommodating!!!!! All good here!

Greasy gross corn beef hash with burnt eggs
Chef Daniel J.

A 5 star view..... That's all unfortunately. We my wife and I live in St. Augustine and are always on the lookout for a great local spot for our weekly morning date. We arrived around 9am and were able to get a table without waiting. The gentleman who sat us was pleasant and did a good job. He doubled as our server. We asked him for menu recommendations and ordered based off his advice. Let's talk about the food. Simply put it was awful. Here's why My wife ordered "the standard " scrambled eggs with wheat toast, bacon and home fries. The only item that was prepared correctly was the toast. The scrambled eggs were laughable, literally brown from being on the griddle, like the cook was doing something else besides cooking the food and forgot about them. Honestly among the worst I have seen. Bacon was between crunchy and soft like the consistency of thin cardboard and the home fries were absolutely saturated with grease. My wife picked at it but only ate the toast. I ordered the hash with over medium eggs per the recommendation of our server. Same greasy nasty potatoes and finger nail size pieces of fatty grisly corned beef. It's served in a bowl (strange choice) that made the portion size seem small. The grease from the meat and potatoes pooled up on the bottom of the bowl making a 3rd of the breakfast inedible. The over medium eggs I ordered were burnt to a crisp. No runny yolk, and the hollandaise sauce came in the side in a plastic cup.... YUCK. Our server saw that we hardly touched our food, didn't ask if things were ok, just took the plates and scraped them into the bus tub so the kitchen didn't have to be held accountable for serving heinous food. No refills on coffee , water, didn't come to check on us once. Not a care in the world. As a side note we walked by the restaurant again on our way to our car. Almost an hour later our trash was still sitting there on our table. This place was almost empty, what excuse could there possibly be for any of this to have happened? What a mess! There are lots of lovely spots to eat in St. Augustine find a different one.

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Shizelle N.

I wanted to write this review, because people need to be forewarned. Currently many restaurants are getting busy again and this is one of them that are understaffed thanks to Covid. With that said they won't modify your order even if it's a small simple request. Also... This is not really a brunch place, just breakfast, because lunch menu goes into effect at 11am-3pm. The staff seemed friendly, especially Chris at the bar and the food was delicious. I had the juiciest burger. The place is on the "National Register of Historic Places". It definitely had a historic look and feel to it with some modern updates like the restroom.

No wait staff helping... anyone.  For 20 minutes.
Jennifer P.

If you're hungry, avoid. You'd have better luck baking your own bread than getting waited on. Not busy, not like the staff was running around like crazy, just no staff. When a lady at another table did see a server and asked for coffee, all she had to say was "don't you have a server?" And, no, she didn't bring the lady coffee. She got up and got her own it looked like. Left after zero service for over 20 minutes. They couldn't have cared less.

BLT and Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lisa M.

We stopped in to have lunch in August 2023 so super hot day and winding down on summer tourists. I say that because we did not have to wait and were able to get indoor seating (to beat the heat with some air conditioning). For St. Augustine being a very touristy location we were very pleased with the pricing and the portion sizes. There was a generous serving of French fries on the side that neither of us could finish. Plus the menu indicated if you posted on social media and showed your server, you could get 10% off so we posted to Facebook/IG. Based on my experience, I would absolutely recommend this place for lunch.

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Great kocation for brunch. Started off with mimosa, the classic eggs benedict wonderful. Will be back

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breakfast/ brunch spot with a nice view of the harbor. Overpriced for sure but you're basically paying for location.

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