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    The Black Molly Grill

    4.2 (496 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Marsala
    Hunter D.

    The Black Molly Grill in St. Augustine has some truly amazing food. The chicken marsala was incredible and full of flavor, and the calamari was also excellent and cooked perfectly. Those dishes alone made the meal memorable and worth talking about. Unfortunately, the service and wait time were very disappointing. The wait to be seated was horrible, and once we were seated, our waitress was extremely slow in bringing out the food. One meal came out so late that everyone else was already finished eating, and we were still charged for it, which was very upsetting. Despite the service issues, the quality of the food was strong enough that I would consider going back, hopefully with better timing or improved service, because the food itself was absolutely worth it.

    Spinach dip
    Delphine C.

    Came here for a rehearsal dinner ahead of my friends wedding. There was a decent amount of us (about 30) and service was still pretty good for the most part. They came around often to check if we needed anything and drinks and stuff came out pretty quickly. Drinks were alright, nothing to rave about, and same goes for food. Most of the appetizers we weren't big fans of. For example, the chips on the spinach dip were like soggy or stale. But we really liked the bang bang shrimp. The mussels didn't taste fresh. Nothing was terrible but besides the bang bang shrimp, nothing really blew our socks off. Just average. As for the main meals, everyone enjoyed their food but same thing it wasn't like outstanding. I will say though that the prices at this place are super amazing. It was like $30 for a 12 ounce ribeye which I feel like you never find anywhere. Most meals were in the $20-$30 range. Super affordable for what you're getting. Will I be back? Probably not, but it wasn't terrible.

    Crab cakes and buttered pasta.  This dish was really good.  Great flavor and the crab cakes were some of the best I have tasted.
    Jason B.

    Very good food, large portions, and reasonably priced. This was the first time eating here after reading all the positive reviews. It did not disappoint. The homemade blueberry cheesecake was a great way to top off a great experience here. Thank you Black Molly Grill!

    Ruud N.

    Super! Colin was our server, he was extremely witty and helpful. Same for Laree that filled us in on the amount of shrimp in the shrimp and grit cakes. And yes, we ordered those and the red (drum) fish. Pear sangrias as our drinks that were delicious as they were not overly sweet. Food was awesome, the cakes firm, shrimps better than the ones at the Reef Restaurant in the same town but that restaurant has the better sauce and cakes. Red Drum, super flaky and fresh, beet and broccoli salads fresh, crunchy and tasty. Lastly, the restaurant has beautiful art hanging on the walls and I'll add a few in this review. 10/10, highly recommended.

    Beautiful artwork
    Charlotte P.

    I traveled to St Augustine ( very South Jax) yesterday for work. Carefully planned my day to have lunch at "Black Molly's. A friend of mine family is the owner and has always been in my list. But.. timing is everything. They relocated from the west side of state rd 312 to coastal side. The new place is big and beautiful. I was there way past lunch and way before dinner hoping to score a seat at the bar. They have Hapoy Hour everyday until 7pm. It was not my day so I sat at a 4 top all alone ne no chatter ni banter and ease dropping just me and my phone. Shawna greeted me with a great smile and welcome and quickly scurried to retrieve my beer order. They have a great lunch menu. I ordered the lunch Trout Almondine with pasta salad. The fish was delish but that Pasta salad .. so good.. I almost ordered another side. When I left around 2:45 the restaurant was still booming and not a seat at the bar. I will digress and save that adventure after tourist season. If you haven't been to Black Molly's on your St Aug excursions put them on your list. Ask for Shawna.. she has the best smile

    Kelly M.

    Ugh, sad to write this. Fourth visit and everything was just okay. Datil chicken was tough to cut and dry. Sirloin steak had a good flavor but tough to chew. Stuffed mushrooms could of used a hint more of seasoning. Shrimp scampi was good. The crab cakes were moist and delicious. Service was alright. Waitress was nice but, we sat with empty drinks through most of dinner. Bread was promised as soon as we were seated, but didn't arrive until dinner and a reminder. After dinner was dropped, we saw waitress again only to bring bill. Now granted we were given her name and told to ask for her if we needed anything, but there wasn't anyone around to ask. Ambiance is hard to say. Fourth visit and I never make it pass the first aisle of tables (in front of bar). So my view is the bar wall separator on one side and a few wall paintings on the other. With food and service just mediocre, and not improving, we're not sure we'll make another attempt to go back.

    Athena G.

    We started with their delicious soft bread rolls & a house salad. The food was delicious! We tried the ribeye steak with mushroom Marsala. Delicious! The garlic mashed potatoes were perfection!They have a good kids menu, which made somebody happy. Yes! We recommend! The meal was reasonably priced and the food was so good! The view is a retention pond which was okay. Our little one scanned the pond for alligators during the meal but despite the warning sign about alligators and snakes, we didn't see any.

    Shrimp appetizer
    Haden J.

    Why haven't we tried this place sooner? We were missing out on a spot super close to our favorite state park. They were busy on a Monday evening but we got excellent service from Lindy? The place is big with good ambiance even when crowded, it doesn't feel like it. We had the rib eye steak with garlic mashed and it was perfect. One of the best steaks I have had in a while! Going on my top choice list for sure. We also had the salmon (Oscar style) with jasmine rice and broccoli. Everything was cooked perfectly. We left with dessert chocolate cake (seemed maybe a bit old? but was still good,and the datil blueberry cheesecake was a unique flavorful well made cheesecake. Can't wait to come back!

    Calamari
    Kelsey C.

    Attend a rehearsal dinner here on Friday night. we sat in the back area, which was a partitioned off from the rest of the restaurant. After the first round of drinks, the service was efficient for a large party. We started with the mussels, shrimp snaps, spinach and artichoke dip and calamari. The mussels were my favorite of the apps. I had the Flamingo pasta for my entree which was tasty and a huge portion. Around the table, the opinions were mixed on the food.

    Datil Chicken Sandwich (Blackened) with Goat Cheese and Datil Jelly...
    Dave O.

    It's the day after Christmas and it's a little after 1:00 PM and this beautiful restaurant is almost filled to capacity with customers and they just keep coming. Fortunately we were able to be seated without a wait and we were immediately greeted by Jess our wonderful and efficient server - after placing our drink order we looked over the menu and photos of the options on YELP. We decided on the calamari for our appetizer and I must say it was an excellent choice, so tender and crispy prepared lightly dusted and fried perfectly in fresh grease with a delicious marinara. I can't imagine returning here and not ordering this. After going back and forth we decided on the Datil Chicken Sandwich blackened by request, the extra seasoning paired well with the goat cheese and datil jelly condiments, otherwise I think if we had ordered it as stated on the menu it may have been a little on the sweet side, we opted for sweet potato fries which were just okay as were the regular fries we ordered with the O'Hickory Burger which was pretty amazing itself, this quailty burger arrived medium rare with a nice char on a great bun personally I would order this again with a slice of natural cheddar and skipped the lettuce, tomato and onion this burger can stand on its own. The service here is excellent and it seems the owner has staffed it well with talented servers and they definitely got the kitchen staff right as well, the food is delicious and of very good quality. This restaurant definitely deserves a bookmark it's no doubt a memorable experience I can't wait to return...

    Ira B.

    Black Molly grill is an enjoyable place, and I'll likely be back. This first visit wasn't necessarily a five-star experience, but they do have a gray foundation to build upon. The location is in a truly nondescript area, providing little charm - they share a parking lot with a bank, and the exterior of the restaurant looks very bank-like. They do have a few tables outdoors, an area that overlooks a small lake, which I've included in the photos. The inside has tables near the bar, booths and tables around a well-sized dining room, and what appears to be a separate area that's available for events. The inside is modern and has nice artwork. Our server Caroline had an enthusiastic energy, and checked on us. Periodically - after sitting down we didn't get any of the bread that people talk about (that was fine with us), but perhaps if it's important to you on your visit, you should ask. The meal I had was the wahoo fish dish, Oscar style that came with crab and asparagus and two sides. This place is a true value, since the entree ends up being filling enough not to need a separate appetizer, though they do have quite a few appetizers. So the food is probably a 4.5 star quality, and the service about the same. For the prices that they charge it's quite a value overall. The two areas that hold back a five-star experience include their lack of reservation policy, which creates a bit of a log jam right at the front door. On our visit, we arrived at 4 p.m. for dinner, and there was already about a 10 minute wait. By the time we left, it was even longer. The other issue as people have mentioned is the sound which somehow reverberates off the walls and away it makes this a very loud restaurant. Overall, this is a decent spot with good food, service, pricing and plenty of parking. Just be careful with the time of day that you go, since there can be a wait at peak times.

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    Wonderful service and atmosphere here. Food is always solid! Ribeye was cooked perfectly. Great experience.

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    Great food, reasonably priced. Slow service and can get extremely crowded. Be aware of peak times. No reservations taken.

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    Black Molly has excellent food and service. Amazing ribeyes! Don't forget the shrimp snaps! Delicious!

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    Food good, service good. A little noisey for my taste and fact that you can't make reservations detracts.

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