Weekend nights are the busiest here so had to wait thirty minutes but got a great table with a…read moreperfect view of the live band "Thelonious Crunk" playing classic cover songs. The male server was attentive and competent but my craft beer was poured as a low abv sour and not my Swamphead IPA hazy request, which was switched out quickly. My Prohibition Burger & Egg was seasoned perfectly and the boiled cajun peanuts had a nice unexpected spicy kick. Aside from the tasty eats, the beautiful 1920's themed bar is notably a mixologists dream. Maybe add a true Speak Easy to the place which would be a cool addition. There was a walk thru to a pricey steakhouse, but not hidden so not really a Speak Easy concept if that was the intent.

To me the food was as you expected it to me. They are right in the middle of downtown historic St…read moreAugustine. I loved the interior of the restaurant and thought the decoration fit the theme. The server was nice but definitely it seemed a little overwhelmed with how busy that place seemed to operate. It is a tourist area so they definitely didn't seem fully prepared for the volume they were going to have that day.

Reservations required due to the limited seating and dress is business casual, although nice shorts…read moreon the guys is fine during these hot summer months. Even though it sounds rather stuffy, this is a very friendly and welcoming place. Our meal and the whole experience was amazing! Professional, yet friendly staff and our waitress was wonderful! Cozy, yet elegant dining areas. We started with bread with roasted garlic cloves and basil oil. Had an appetizer of prosciutto wrapped scallops and potatoes (Scallop Saltimbocca). I had their special of pan seared redfish and my husband had the wild mushroom pasta. We were served raspberry sorbet as a palate cleanser before the entree. Finished with rum cake we shared that they graciously split in half portions for us. All in all, it was a wonderful dining experience!

If you have not had a chance to visit this gem of a restaurant, run, don't walk. Make a reservation…read moreand enjoy this quaint little spot in downtown St. Augustine. My husband and I went for our 20th anniversary, and every dish was incredible. We tried a variety of foods with flavors from around the world, and each bite was better than the last. The flavors were unique, beautifully done, and absolutely tantalized our taste buds. Such a special place for a special night. We will definitely be back!

Interesting ambience w restaurant being in a former pool but not noisy at all…read more Food was delicious w ample portions ( my mother & I each ordered a 1/2 soup, 1/2 sandwich meal. Hostess super helpful to help to get my mother in thru the exit door & waitress attentive without being overly in our face.

Amazing service. Our sever was so kind and sweet! The food was good. The location is amazing. You…read moreare inside the former largtest pool in the US, maybe the world surrounded by fine art!

Was here twice in the same day. First time for cocktails at the bar and the second for dinner…read more Both experiences were very good! The first time we were served by Angel at the bar and she made rum runners on the rocks & my wife had the mango paradise. Both were very refreshing! So much so we had several each as we watched the Cubs on TV. Fly the W! Angel and the vibe at the bar is very chill & welcoming. Our second encounter was for dinner a couple of hours after our first encounter and even at 8:30PM there was still a wait. We actually ate outside at one of the booths where its first come first serve. This time we just had a couple of beers each along with our entrees. I had the Seafood Combo which was trigger fish & shrimp (blackened) with 2 sides (fresh greens beans & cole slaw). My wife had the Sunset Shrimp Pasta Bowl which had 9 pieces of shrimp in a cream based sauce which she said was fantastic! We also got a free t-shirt for our efforts! Woohoo! If visiting St. Augustine Beach give the Sunset Grille a try!

It was next to hotel and late and open so we went…read more The chowder mixed with conch was flavorful and good. Their chowder is nice thickness. The bisque was good as well. The ruby reds are fantastic. Easy to peel and the cocktail sauce was nice. Should have ordered more. The butter is too watery and doesn't provide much flavor for it. The grouper was bland and boring. Blackened is apparently just burnt without flavor. The cream sauce didn't help. The collard greens I took one bite and that was it. Just nothing to it. The beans and rice was ok. Coconut shrimp was too sweet with the pina sauce. Just ok. Kids loved the kraft Mac and cheese. And the burger was very bland. Nice bun though. The key lime pie was sweet but the crust was good. Their service is quick and the food is served even quicker.

Tomahawk steak 40 OZ with broccoli and potatoes. (MUST PRE-ORDER the day before) The steak was…read moreexcellent. Broccoli was good. Potatoes were excellent. All of that is with the steak meal. We bought extra some Fries. More like quarter huge potatoes that were fried crispy. Super good!!! Would recommend them. Overall highly recommend this restaurant!

Asado was highly recommended to us from family members that are local to the area…read more (From the Sunday menu) I got the lobster gnocchi (see photos), the rest of my party got the Asado bowl, various drinks, and we split a Kahlua mousse cake. Overall, the food was excellent in my opinion but some of my party members found their entree below what they expected for a Michelin recommended restaurant. However, the focaccia and an appetizer with Argentinian red shrimp (cannot remember the name) were well within the Michelin status; as was my lobster gnocchi. The service left something to be desired, however we were at the outdoor portion of the venue. One of the most unique portions of this place is the market inside, complete with some of the seasoning's unique to asado's menu as well as some high end pots and pans that made exploring the space feel comfortable and spacious.

My wife and I have visited The Ice Plant several times over the years, and it remains one of our…read morefavorite dining destinations in St. Augustine. The combination of imaginative cocktails, exceptional food, and a unique atmosphere makes every visit memorable. The cocktail program is outstanding. We enjoy trying a variety of their exotic and inventive drinks, and they never disappoint. The flavors are bold, creative, and unlike anything you'll find at a typical restaurant bar. The Yellow Submarine cocktail is quite possibly the best drink I have ever consumed. Made with curry-infused Bermuda black rum, lime, ginger, and Asian five-spice brown sugar syrup, it sounded unusual on paper but came together beautifully. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered four of them that evening, something I rarely do. That was three years ago, and despite returning several times since then, I have never seen it on the menu again. The food is equally impressive. Two years ago, I ordered the Skillet Roasted New York Strip served with Yukon Gold potato-anna, roasted asparagus and spring onions, watercress, and black truffle hollandaise. To this day, it remains one of the top five restaurant meals I have ever eaten. Every component on the plate was exceptional. The steak was perfectly prepared, the crispy potato galette was irresistible, and the black truffle hollandaise elevated the entire dish to another level. It was the kind of meal that stays with you long after the plate is cleared. I would gladly drive 300 miles just to eat it again. Most recently, I had the wild mushroom bisque, and it was the best soup I have ever consumed. Rich, creamy, buttery, intensely mushroomy, and perfectly balanced, it was everything a mushroom soup should be. The addition of crispy pickled onions and crème fraîche added texture and contrast that made an already outstanding soup even better. My wife and I enjoyed it so much that we returned the very next day hoping to order it again, only to discover it had already rotated off the menu. My only complaint about The Ice Plant is that some of their greatest creations seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive. While I appreciate the constantly evolving menu and understand that seasonal changes are part of what makes the restaurant special, there are certain items that deserve a permanent home. The Yellow Submarine cocktail, the wild mushroom bisque, and the Skillet Roasted New York Strip with black truffle hollandaise are three of the finest things I have experienced there. The fact that I can vividly remember one of these items from three years ago and another from two years ago says everything. Great restaurants serve good food. Truly special restaurants create dishes and drinks that stay with you for years. The Ice Plant has done that for me more than once, and that is why we continue to return whenever we visit St. Augustine.

The Ice Plant is one of those places where the experience starts before you ever take a bite of…read morefood. The decor fits St. Augustine perfectly. Antique, rustic, comfortable, and full of enough character that you almost feel like you've stepped 200 years back in time. Then the drinks arrive, and suddenly you realize you've been transported into the future of cocktails. I wish I could remember the name of the drink I ordered because it was spectacular. Whiskey, a little sweetness, mint, and crushed ice. That's about all I can tell you. What I can tell you is that I could have happily consumed about 30 of them, tumbled down the stairs, and been perfectly happy about the whole experience. My wife went with the Mojito, and it was brilliantly constructed. The crushed ice and layered mint made it look almost too good to drink. Almost. The drinks absolutely deserve five stars. Then came the blue crab beignets, and they were spectacular. That's the kind of appetizer that makes you stop talking for a minute because everyone at the table is too busy enjoying what's happening. Unfortunately, the rest of the food didn't quite live up to the cocktails. The fish dip was very average and lacked much flavor, and the menu itself felt pretty limited. So here's the deal: if you're coming to The Ice Plant for drinks, I would have no problem giving it five stars. The cocktails are that good. This is a highly recommended stop for a drink in St. Augustine. But I have to review the entire experience, and the limited menu and average fish dip bring the overall experience down a notch. Four stars. Come for the drinks. Stay for the atmosphere. Definitely order the blue crab beignets. And if you happen to find yourself three cocktails deep, admiring the antique decor while contemplating the stairs, maybe just take your time.

Can not describe the experience to give this place the proper praise . My boyfriend surprised me…read morewith an amazing trip to St Augustine knowing it's one of my favorite cities. He found this beautiful place that is well known to the locals. The food is amazing the menu has a variety of choices that are excellent. It was a great experience to end an amazing weekend with my partner. He had everything planned and could not have been happier with the outcome.

This spot is a hidden gem and you can tell every plate is made intentionally and with attention to…read moredetail. Highly recommend!

12.19.25 Friendly…read moreservice, though our table had mixed feelings about the food. I ordered the cheesesteak with fries and a slice of peanut butter pie. The steak was overcooked for my taste, but the fries were excellent, and the pie was absolutely divine. The rest of my family really enjoyed their entrées. We did have a funny moment when my brother‑in‑law tried to order a dessert they didn't have... then chose another one they also didn't have. He finally settled on the tiramisu, and our server ended up giving it to him complimentary, which was a thoughtful touch.

Shoutout to our local community heroes ! Who knew that I would be able to enjoy on of the best…read morespinach pies ever made at Ned's! When the specials were announced to our table, I was like say less! This beauty was presented with a crust so crispy, flaky, delicate and then generously filled with savory spinach goodness with creamy feta.... Taste the Love!! I savored every bite and did not even let anyone try to taste some! They made their choice... I have no regrets! I know that they all loved their entrees, because theirs was gone as quickly as mine! I noticed that towards the end, I kept cutting the last pieces smaller than the previous, because I was trying to make it last longer! But alas, all good things must come to an end... until next time ... Easter 2026 is dropping the mic !!