Outstanding dinner tonight. Made reservations at 4:45 for the five of us. Seated right away. Plenty of parking. Our kids had drinks which they enjoyed. For starters their fried green tomatoes- outstanding taste perfectly cooked. I had shrimp and grits. Wife had pork chow chow. Others had fish tonight it was flounder. Everything was delicious. Trevor took excellent care of us. For dessert we shared a slice of key lime cheesecake really good. Love their new location here on the island. read more

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I was hoping to love this place, and while I did love the food and the beautiful outdoor patio looks great, they have some work to do. We stopped by for dinner on a Friday night, reservations were hard to get at standard dinner time, so we made a 4:30 p.m. reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant was less crowded - when we did leave about an hour later, it was much busier. The setting itself is plain inside - with such a beautiful outdoor setting, the inside looks more like a hospital cafeteria, with very bad acoustics. I don't know who designed the inside, but it's a very un-Floridian setting. The parking lot will also be interesting over time...when we arrived at 4:30 p.m., the lot was close to full, infringing upon the business next door, and by the time we left people were searching for spaces. This is definitely a place to make a reservation and arrive early. Our check-in process was a bit confusing, there's a check-in stand outside where nobody was hosting, and we assumed that was for the patio. We went inside where there's another check-in stand where we were told to go back outside to wait for the hostess so that she could check us in and bring us back inside. If you have to read that a few times, it's as confusing a process as it sounds. We were then seated at a table where we sat for 15 minutes (I started a timer after about 5 minutes) with no server, no drinks, just the two of us wondering at what point one of the many employees was going to pay attention to our table. After 15 minutes, we were approached by Rebecca who brought us drinks, and took our order. By that time, I was just hoping to get a decent meal and get out, since I really didn't expect much. Once dinner did arrive, the food was wonderful! I ordered a creative meal they have which is pulled pork barbecue and waffles, a creative play on Chicken and waffles (which they also offer). I have to give the chef a lot of credit - the meal was tasty and flavorful. Based upon the food, this restaurant would be a five star experience - regrettably with the service snafu and a very sterile environment, it's a four-star overall. Perhaps we'll return when the weather cools down a bit and we can enjoy the patio, as I don't look forward to returning to the dining room anytime soon. read more

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Fantastic! We had our best dining experience of our entire Florida trip here, highly recommended. The space is great, the staff was excellent, and the food was far superior to everything else we had in the St. Augustine area! This is all made more impressive by the fact we went on Father's Day, without a reservation, and still had an overwhelmingly positive and above expected experience. Food really was excellent, not pictured is the fish of the day N' grits, and man can they do grits here! Recommend! It was all excellent, highly recommended! read more

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Plenty of Parking. Lovely outside patio seating, upscale open and airy dining room, and low key bar. Great combo to options. Good location to eat before AMP concert. Service was excellent. Our server took off the cava bottle we tried but didn't care for after 1st sip - brut that was usually sweet. She was aware of our concert time and managed our meals to get us out in plenty of time. The shrimp appetizer - good, but serving bowl didn't allow for easy access to delicious dipping sauce in bottom or condiments - cashews, pickled onions. I had the fresh catch - flounder- Veracruz. Sauce delicious- but again the flat bowl made access with a fork difficult. Also it only comes with grilled Johnny cakes which again can't really be dipped. I tried sauce with the corn bread and think that might be a better combo. Fish deliciously and properly cooked. My husbands Pop - Turkey meatloaf and mashed. Also yummy and not at all dry. We enjoyed the restaurant which opened last month and will be back. read more

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Love the new location. This beautifully decorated Old Florida vibe setting was perfect for a Sunday brunch. My daughter and I enjoyed the great service we got from our waitress. Our table ordered the Pork belly biscuits and the cheese board. They were both delicious. The cheeses were fresh and well paired with the slice peaches and pecans. The pork belly's secret ingredient was the fancy mustard. We're looking forward to visiting again. read more

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The new location is great, although it's a little bit of a mystery that they have such a small parking lot, since they moved due to lack of parking in the downtown location. It's nice that they dedicated a lot of the space to outdoor seating. So I guess that's why there's not as much parking. Sat at the bar on the first official opening night, and there were still quite a few spirits that were unavailable. Things are probably evened out by now, but their distributor did them wrong. The beet poke made its way over from Bea's kitchen, which is an excellent appetizer. Order the Datil Tuna. It's amazing. read more

I had passed by this new location on the way to St. Augustine Beach recently and it looked nice so we decided to give it a try for dinner tonight. The check-in process and initial service was a little slow but once we got our server things started to get better. It was a hot day so we reserved a table indoors. The interior has high ceilings so it appears bigger, but the acoustics were not great and it can get pretty loud. I also wished they would have brought some of that beautiful bright orange color scheme into the indoors. The outdoor section looks great. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, salads and mains. I went with the steak frites. It was a sirloin steak with delicious chimmachurri sauce, seasoned fries and a spiced rum cream sauce. Both sauces were excellent. My husband had the pulled pork and waffles entree. He loved it. We were too full for dessert but maybe next time. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were all top notch. The soup stole the show but the lunch main courses were no slouch either. read more

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All around great experience. The drinks were great and the food was amazing. The 'Pop' Special was delicious and came with zucchini and squash as the vegetable. I will definitely order this again read more

The Floridian - 'Pop' Special - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We went for lunch on Friday of 4th of July weekend. Got seated immediately without reservations. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside. There are several fans so it kept us comfortable and the bugs away. Great food, great service. Parking is limited though. read more

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This place was nice. I heard a lot of good things. I was excited for the 'N GRITS with shrimp, but the temperature was off. The shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. The grits were room temperature, when I expected them to be hot. The pork tenderloin was our other dish. The mashed potatoes were amazing! I have never had crispy spinach, quite reminiscent of seaweed. I could eat a bowl of them. The AUTUMN PORK TENDERLOIN was cooked well and very tasty. The Coquito Daydreamin' cocktail was yummy. Our server was very nice and attentive. read more

The Floridian - Shrimp and Grits and Pork Tenderloin - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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It definitely deserves its reviews just based on the food alone. Funnily enough, the brisket in the tacos tasted like pulled pork, but they were so juicy it must have been beef. The shrimp was excellent and the fresh catch was super juicy. It was very bright with nice natural lighting, making it feel grand even though it's not necessarily a large building. Service was fast and polite, not outstanding but good. Prices weren't outrageous either. read more

The Floridian - The taco (I got hungry) - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This place does NOT suck! We took seats at the bar met new friends had strong pours and fab food. Yes worthy of your patronage. The ladies liked the bartenders a bit too much! read more

The restaurant just reopened in their new location 2 days ago. They have a really nice outdoor seating area. They are also open on Mondays which is so nice. They are closed on Tuesdays. The servers looked like an experienced bunch and the service was excellent. It is a wonderfully curated menu where people with food allergies and sensitivities should be able to eat safely. My citrus salad with grilled chicken was a healthy, nutritious, high protein lunch. It was packed with such fresh, tasty ingredients. My husband enjoyed his Cuban sandwich. It had a different name and it looked like pulled pork instead of ham. He said it was great. It comes with tortilla chips or a side salad. I can't wait to go back and try other things. read more

The Floridian - A Cuban sandwich with a twist - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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I got a gluten free veggie burger with fries. It was phenomenal. I eat GF and don't really eat much meat, so it is hard to find a good, hearty meal when dining out. I was completely satisfied and wish The Floridian were local to me so I could continue to go back! read more

The Floridian - GF Veggie Burger... so good! - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Really good food. The new space is really nice. The service can be better- it was just mid. I would go back at night to check out the bar. read more

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I haven't been in years and we tried the new location. Food was good but everyone at our table agreed the restaurant was way too loud. Big open ceiling and every voice carried. No music could be heard if there was even any. Kinda loud like a cafeteria at a school feeling. They definitely need to get something done to absorb the noise. We will sit outside next time if not too hot. read more

I was very disappointed to be turned away 10 minutes to 9 tonight. I understand accommodation for 9 people could be hard but the hostess luna. I truly hope this isn't a reflection on how the service is here but everyone has their moments for sure. She must of been overwhelmed and overworked to be so snippy. read more

Located in St. Augustine's historic district, The Floridian feels like all of the best Old Florida has to offer--you can almost picture Hemingway working at a table in the corner. There is plenty of outdoor seating, however, we sat inside, at a table with a lovely view of the outdoor patio. The menu was vegetarian friendly, and many of the menu items can be made vegan. We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes, made vegan, and served with herbed ricotta and basil aioli on the side. We both ordered the Black Bean Sweet Potato Burger, one vegetarian with pimento cheese, and one vegan. Everything was prepared and served with care--the servers identified each dish as it came out, noting whether it was vegan, which is always appreciated. This was by far the best meal we had on this trip to Florida--every single bite of food at Floridian was an explosion of flavor. We saw a vegan coconut cake in the display but were too full to try it. Maybe next time! read more

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Super yummy restaurant! Cute environment and yummy food. One thing was the drinks were very sweet. I specifically asked if a drink was sweet told it wasn't and then got handed basically a drink with all juice. But the food was great. We ordered: biscuits and belly, harvest flatbread, sunshine salad, beef ragout, 'n waffles I would order it all again!!! So yummy. The beef ragout had incredible flavor. Heads up it's basically a big bowl of meat. read more

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Great service & unique eats! The Floridian is definitely a must try while in St Augustine. Great ambiance inside & out and I wanted to try everything on the menu! The meatloaf was amazing as was the fresh catch nicoiese. We also enjoyed our appetizer - the pickled pepper shrimp. read more

The Floridian - Pickled pepper shrimp - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Originally made plans to have dinner at Prohibition Kitchen but they were closed for a private show so my wife and I pivoted to The Floridian instead. The main thing that sides out to me about this restaurant aside from the food is its ambiance. It's almost as if you're walking into a secluded garden, so if you're looking for a place for a nice and intimate date or dinner, this is a good option. We were seated inside at first but decided to move outside because there was a larger party that was a bit noisy and the staff was extremely accommodating. Once relocated, we ordered the chips and dip as an appetizer, their specialty lemonade (blood orange lemonade) and sweet tea for drinks, and their shrimp and gifts and sausage and shrimp plate for our entrees. The appetizers and lemonade was delicious! I wasn't a big fan of the sweet tea (tasted more iced than sweet) and both of our entrees were okay. Not bad! Just not what we were expecting from the dishes. Overall the experience was great and I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area and are looking for a good assortment of dishes. read more

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Food was excellent service was great and the new building is wonderful only comment as a handicapped person I needed a railing to be able to get up the steps by the handicap parking spots read more

Pretty pretty pretty place. They have space for you in the inside area, outside and in the front patio tables. Menu is fun. Wine list is god. My daughter is doing a vegan diet, she said the vegan burguer was good. I order a mango passion fruit lemonade that was amazing, so I repeated it. Prices are average and for Saint Augustine? Is a find, price wise. The Kentucky derby desert is to die for. Attention is great, friendly and still professional. I heard they are moving, I will follow them wherever they go. read more

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WOW! I am absolutely in love with the Floridian. I love local spots that feel super authentic and unique to the area. The Floridian feels very cozy and eclectic with really interesting menu choices. We got the 'n grits and the pop special but honestly had such a hard time choosing from their unique menu. We got the 'n grits with FL shrimp which was seasoned and grilled to perfection. I loved the purple rice grits which had a different texture than your average grits. The peach-cucumber was so refreshing--just loved this whole dish! The pop special was a meatloaf supper with beef, sweet onions, and bell peppers, all covered in pimento cheese. I loved the smashed herb potatoes and the collard greens. The datil ketchup wasn't super strong in terms of datil flavor. Both dishes were great choices! Bonus: if you have a membership at the St. Augustine light house, you get 10% off your bill at the Floridian! read more

The Floridian - 'N grits - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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The food was great! But, we could not carry on a conversation between the 4 of us because of the noise! The noise was deafening. They need to work on the acoustics inside. We will only eat outside when we return. read more

We were so excited to eat here and this was such a bummer!! The ambiance was very cool, and I loved all the curated artwork. However, it was so loud we could hardly hear ourselves. The service seemed generally alright but our waitress in particular was terrible. She seemed like she was in a bad mood (which I think is acceptable, you can't be happy all the time), but she checked on us only one time and didn't refill our water or clean away dishes at all. Let's get into the good, the average, and the ugly: - The good: The pork belly was excellent. Cooked really well and was super tender. - The average: The curry, steak, biscuits and accompaniments to the biscuits were all just ok. Overall average tasting, but they were the smallest biscuits I've ever seen and my steak was pretty chewy. - The ugly: My meal (the steak) was supposed to come with a coconut sweet potato puree. It had maybe one spoonful that was spread all over the plate in a quantity so small it could not possibly be eaten by itself. Not the end of the world but I was put off by this since nothing else we had at this point was really making up for it. The salad was the WORST one I have ever had. I couldn't believe how absolutely tasteless it was. It genuinely felt like it may have been prepped a full day or two before, because it had no freshness to it. It was so bad that I intended to make a comment to the manager on the way out but he seemed busy so I passed, but seriously, worst salad in the world. I wanted this to be good so badly, but after this experience, I can't imagine they have a single item on the menu that would redeem this. read more

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We stopped here for lunch when driving from Jacksonville to Miami and it was a good choice! Pickled pepper shrimp for an app was great, perfect for 2 people to share. It has bread which was perfect for dipping in the dressing/oil of the shrimp. I had the Cobb salad with chicken which was also delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

The Floridian has a great southern-centric menu with plenty of vegetarian accommodations and options. Located on a side street near the main strip in St. Augustine, this restaurant is very accessible and convenient with paid parking nearby. I ordered the FGT BLT (Fried Green Tomato BLT) vegetarian style and added pimento cheese. Ooooh yum! The pimento cheese was a necessary addition in my opinion. It was ooey gooey and so satisfying. Side choices were a salad or homemade tortilla chips. I got the chips, but it doesn't come with salsa. So, I asked for salsa for $1. I thought salsa was standard practice, but oh well. Service was timely and casual. The cocktail and wine selection is pretty good as well. Overall, The Floridian is a solid lunch option. read more

The Floridian - Vegetarian FGT BLT w/chips (no salsa?) - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I had wanted to try The Floridian for ages and finally got a chance to when my spouse and I decided to come to St. Augustine on a Sunday afternoon. The exterior and interior are both lovely -- casual but with a fun and very Floridian (appropriately) aesthetic. We arrived around 3 p.m. and found plenty of availability, although I know in busier times a reservation is important. Our server, whose name escapes me, was great, as were the other folks who stopped by to check in on us, refill our waters, take plates away, etc. We started a Garden Gimlet with vodka, which my spouse said was "delicious" and "easy to drink". I went with the Saturn in Crosshairs because I'm a big fan of tiki-style drinks and was really impressed; the drink blended all of its different flavors so well that the taste was entirely unique -- and, like my husband's, it was also very easy to drink! We got the Chips and Dips appetizer as a starter and were impressed. The chips are clearly housemade, the vegetables were fresh, and the dips were refreshing and creamy. For entrées, my husband got the Dixie Burger and a side of chips -- we didn't realize they were the same chips that came with the chips and dips (although it's a bit more obvious in hindsight), but we liked them and didn't mind having more! His burger was tasty and cooked to the temperature he asked (and looked like it was actually hand-formed). The bun, he said, was also great. I went with the Cornbread Stack and really liked it. The cornbread in particular was delicious and the tofu was cooked well; my only bit of feedback here is that I felt like there was a lot of aioli and that it kind of overwhelmed the rest of the plate as it soaked in. It tasted good, though, so I think I'd just order it on the side next time for my own dipping/drizzling. Also, the serving size for the stack was hearty! I would have taken leftovers had we not had other plans for the rest of the day, and I think it's a good "sharing size" if you want to have room to try some other parts of the menu (which I look forward to doing, because so much of it sounded right up my alley). And in general, The Floridian gets major points in my book for being so accommodating to dietary preferences and needs. There are multiple meatless dishes and many more that are marked as having a vegetarian and even a vegan option, and there are a lot of gluten-free options on the menu, too. I'm looking forward to going back in general, but this restaurant is at the top of my list of places to consider when going out with folks who have differing dietary concerns. We didn't get to try the desserts this time, but the display counter caught my eye as we left and gave me another reason to want to come back. The meal was a bit pricey (for our two alcoholic drinks, appetizer, and two entrées, it came to about $75 before tip), but I don't feel like I overpaid. The quality was great, and St. Augustine rents have to be paid somehow. Overall, everything we had was fresh and delicious, and it feels like a place where everyone cares about what's being made and the people they're making it for. read more

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Food and service was excellent! I had the fried green tomato sandwich and it was all I could have hoped for. Bloody Mary was delicious!! (I got the spicy) And the house dressing for the salad is excellent. read more

The Floridian - Fried eggplant sandwich - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Awesome might not busy. Every thing is so delish here and perfect per usual. Top place to eat in St A. I got the southern belle salad and wished I had only dumped on half of the dressing. So not use the whole amount-it wilts the fresh baby spinach. The Salad is fresh and delightful. My hubby really loved his pork belly. He had this as his entree. I tried it and loved the jam with the biscuit. My friends loved their chicken and waffles. I did tried the waffle and the light and airiness was supposing for being cornbread based. My other friend the meat loaf and she loved it. The apps we got were the famous Friday green tomatoes-the best you will ever have. And the hummus app was made in house and very tasty. The Black bean dip was not spicy at all. Great service per usual. Elizabeth was great! read more

The Floridian - Pork belly eland biscuits - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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The place is adorable and our waitress was super friendly and nice. I started with the gimlet and loved that it was made with gin from St. Augustine Distillery. It was excellent. Our appetizer came with pickled veggies, pimento cheese, and fried green tomatoes. The app was just ok. I really liked my pilau although I think my shrimp were a bit overcooked. The flavor was really delicious. read more

The Floridian - Shrimp and sausage Pilau - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We had dinner at The Floridian tonight, as part of our 3 day Nights of Lights stay in St. Augustine. I really enjoyed their innovative take on what could be regular menu items. The beet salad was great--beets, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cashews & greens, with a touch of Indian spice. I ordered the N'Grits with the fresh catch--Mahi Mahi. It was yummy. My husband ordered the beef burger (it was huge). The decor is relaxed and campy. read more

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So good, great gluten free options. Definitely order the fried green tomatoes, the sauce on it was so fresh. The chicken and waffles had peaches so I wouldn't normally order it but I'm glad I did because it was super different and good. Can't really go wrong with anything but definitely get there early or make a reservation read more

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The Floridian is a must-do food spot when in St Augustine. The restaurant is tucked away on Spanish Street in a cute section of the city. It has a very old Florida vibe with a great atmosphere. We sat inside in the bar area and Andrew was our server. We tried a few great items on the menu. Started with the fried green tomatoes. So delicious. The batter does not slide off when you cut into them, as has happened to me before, which isn't very pleasant. The fried green tomatoes here were amazing! For entrees we loved the Biscuits and Belly (husband said this was unique and so delicious), the Flo Cuban, the veggie burger and the Brisket tacos. Everything was so tasty and presented beautifully. I just loved this place! We had lunch service, so not sure how busy they are for dinner, but we were seated right away. Prices were not bad for lunch, we had good sized portions and great service. They do have outside seating, which would have been awesome but even in June, it was just too hot to enjoy the patio. If you plan a visit to the area, be sure to eat at the Floridian. One thing to note, they are closed on Tuesday. read more

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I tend to never go this low on ratings-I always try to give the benefit of the doubt-but my friend and I had a disappointing experience at The Floridian tonight. The only redeeming part of our meal was the caramel brownie, which was actually quite good. In my opinion, it was a limited menu, but lots of Gluten Free options which is great for those who need it! When we placed our food orders, my friend got the fish but was concerned it seemed undercooked. We were reassured it was fine. Unfortunately, later that night, my friend ended up sick from the fish. This was really disappointing, and given the experience, I can't recommend this place. It is unfortunate because it had such a cute outside area... read more

This place was very cute, the most "home-y" place I've eaten, felt like I was eating at someone's house! Their meatloaf was the best I've ever had and pricing was fair. The service was very nice. We did wait a long time but we were a large a party and they were very accommodating for a walk up. Restroom situation was a bit chaotic though since only 2 are available. Would recommend if in town and want a slice of "Floridian" delicacy! read more

The Floridian - Best meatloaf I've ever had! - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Fast friendly service. Reservations a must on the weekend - walk ups had a 1.5 hour wait. The biscuits& belly was really good and worth getting as a shareable. The Tacos with beef brisket were extremely large and tasty. We also had the Florida sunshine salad with salmon which was cooked perfectly. Atmosphere was nice but very loud in the downstairs area. Difficult to converse. read more

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Fantastic dining experience overall. Food was great, service was fast, atmosphere was loud and exciting, and definitely make a reservation! We had reservations for a Saturday night in December and we are glad we did. It was busy due to the night of lights. We were seated quickly and greeted by a pleasant server as well. I ordered a drink I thought sounded tropical, but I did not like it. Everything- food wise was amazing. We will definitely be back when in town! Highly recommend you try out this place! read more

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