Very down to earth, authentic, and flavor profiles similar to Costa Rica (in my opinion). My husband and I did two entrees (Stacked Cornbread and Steak)- both were incredibly fresh and worth the prices! Entrees are $20-$35 per plate. The tomato soup btw is worth it!!!!!! A cup is plentiful to share, and the bread added was $2.00 extra. You must pay for parking and they book up fast (no reservations)- recommend highly getting there before 6:00pm, even on weekdays. There is open bar seating for those who just want a cold drink. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TRY THIS RESTAURANT! read more

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This place is a gem in st Augustine. We got the pimento cheese and I ordered the cornbread with tofu. The cornbread was delicious! It was piping hot, perfectly crispy and flavorful. The service was great and the pecan chocolate pie for dessert was to die for. Overall a great place for a group of friends or a girls night! read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Pretty good food and nice ambience but honestly a bit overpriced for value in my opinion. We still really enjoyed our meal, though, and we had no problem finishing everything we ordered (: Also service was perfect! Definitely recommend getting a reservation, they're on Resy so it makes it easy. The patio looks like it would be really nice when it isn't too hot, as well. read more

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Excellent food, quick and friendly service, and an overall cool vibe. I love the mix of retro and natural elements in their decor. The buttermilk dressing in my side salad was house made and killer-i I wish they had fries to dip in! We also had the Kentucky Derby Pie - WOW! I only wish they had cappuccino or espresso. I would come back for shrimp over polenta and the pie alone!! read more

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I liked this place it is a cute decor, good vibes all around kind of place with a menu to match. We got the biscuits and belly, Florida sunshine salad with tofu, and a Cuban. Also, the salad protein options are phenomenal considering lent has started ;). All of the food exceeded our expectations. Places like this sometimes just throw random stuff together and hope it sticks, but with the menu pairings and food combinations you can tell they know there is an art to menu making. Nice work.I would definitely recommend this for lunch or even dinner. read more

The Floridian - Biscuits and belly - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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I love everything about Floridian. It has been my go to spot for over a decade. I hate gatekeepers and yet I have been known to gatekeep. Hopefully I will still be able to get in without a reservation haha. In all seriousness I hope Floridian flourishes. I hope it makes like a flower and blooms and defies all odds and stays fully bloomed forever because I would go into a deep depression if anything ever happened to my beloved. If you don't believe me, ask my husband, my mom, my kid, they know. I eat, sleep, breathe Floridian. My favorites, any soup of the day, black bean coming in at # 1 so far. The blackened tofu panzanella salad. The corn bread and ranch dressing are to die for. The Saturn (seasonal but the most amazing cocktail), and the Kentucky Derby pie. These are my ride or die's. I have tried other items on the menu and I will continue to try other items on the menu, anyone o take with me makes other selections and always love whatever they choose but these are my personal favorites. I should have bought stake in Floridian, I'm just kidding that doesn't exist but I seriously love this place. We have come so many times I could walk around blindfolded and know exactly where everything is. As a matter of fact, we have been coming since they were at another location where you could only order drinks in the back due to proximity to the church. read more

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So amazing! I brought my friend who was visiting from Europe here for lunch to give her a taste of unique southern/Floridian fare. The Floridian did not disappoint! We were blown away by the biscuits and belly appetizer - two drop biscuits and two seared slices of pork belly on top of a beet mustard, alongside ricotta cheese, apple, butter, and hot honey. My mouth was literally exploding with flavor. We followed that with a pickled pepper shrimp small plate (it was OK, I don't think I would get it again) and the cornbread stack, which was super filling and rich. The cornbread is very moist and buttery, the fish is light and flaky, and aïoli is very flavorful. I would say the cornbread is a bit too rich, and there is too much aïoli sauce. If those two elements were dialed back a little bit, the dish would be perfect. Overall, a great experience, and my European friend was very pleased with what Florida had to offer! read more

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The ambiance alone in this place is worth a visit. We stopped here on a Saturday night, but the wait was long, so we made a reservation for Sunday. Tastefully decorated, I would say this place feels like an elevated beach bar and grill. Attire can be dressy or casual. My tacos were tasty and unique. My cousin was feeling well and had the couple which she likes but didn't love. Hostess was fine. Nothing to write home about (I gave it a pass dur to this being a busy place), but our waiter provided awesome service and made great suggestions and even took our picture when we asked him. I wish I remembered his name for shout out. My only con was that the menu is limited, though that might be normal for this area. Try this spot as a nice dinner to cap off your stay in St. Augustine. read more

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Let me start by saying the food was delicious, but the service was not the southern hospitality we were expecting. The waitress was indifferent to us. She couldn't bother to explain specials, check on us during our meal etc.. the restaurant is inviting, but drafty. I was cold even with a sweater on indoors. The fish of the day, grouper was flaky and flavorful. Wish a little more greens were added to the dish. read more

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The attention to detail of this menu is well above standard. You can taste the love in the food! Many food options for all dietary needs. Vegan golden curry, and chips and hummus are not seen in my photos but both were exceptional. Ambiance is very relaxing and chill. Service was superb and we were well attended read more

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

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We arrived at 2:50pm and waited for about 20 minutes before being seated. I would recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant was quite busy. The host was very gracious and kind. Tara, our server, was also excellent. She took the time to recommend some great dishes, even though the restaurant was busy. We ordered the pickled shrimp. This was a generous portion and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Also, we ordered the taco with tempeh. I'm not a vegetarian, but I was really impressed with this dish. The tempeh was flavorful and the onion jam was a great combination. Overall, we had a great experience at Tara. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. read more

The Floridian - Pickle Shrimp - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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A spectacular restaurant - terrific food, creatively, prepared, pretty yet unpretentious environment, and excellent service. Prices are also reasonable. My wife, daughter, and I ate here three times in three days during a recent visit (one dinner and two lunches.) Autumn green bowl, citrus beet salad, mahi burrito fresco, cornbread, datil tuna bowl, and derby pie all were excellent. Chicken quesadillas and veggie burger were good too, but a notch below the excellent stuff. Will come back every time we visit St. Augustine. I wish a restaurant existed like this in Miami! read more

Very convenient to Flagler for visiting parents to take their student and their friends to a nice brunch or dinner. Get the cheese board. The fig BLT and meatloaf with pimento are excellent. Soups and fresh catch are also great. Lots of great drinks. Try the Swamp Pony. read more

Food is super fresh--the cornbread stack is incredible! The menu and the ambiance are very unique. Our server was speedy and very friendly. Would highly recommend (although, prepare for a wait if you go during dinner hours). read more

The Floridian - Cornbread Stack - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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After sightseeing across the historic downtown district of St Augustine, my friends and I decided to grab dinner at the Floridian! Going in, there was a wait of around 30+ minutes. Inside the restaurant, the vibes felt what would you describe as being in someone's home. I felt the seats, however, to be quite uncomfortable as there were no cushions. For dinner, we ordered 1x not your mama's meatloaf sandwhich with pimento, 1x tofu curry, and 1x cornbread stack with flounder! Going into my review, the food was, for the most part, pretty tasty. I found the best item was indeed the meatloaf sandwhich as the bread was nicely toasty, but chewy, the meatloaf was tender & had herby flavors, cheese melty, and vibrant condiments. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly seasoned and crispy! The curry I felt was underwhelming when it came to the aromatics in the sauce, but the tofu itself was nicely seasoned. The cornbread stack was good, though, as the corn bread wasn't dry, had a creamy aioli, and flounder cooked perfectly. The pickled vegetables added nice tang as well. Service that evening was on the slow side, especially when we sat down. In addition, not to be too critical, but I found the prices to be pricey (I.E. $20 meatloaf sandwhich?). But overall, the food was above average, and service again was kinda slow. My final verdict is 3.8/5. read more

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Absolutely loved this little restaurant. The ambience was pleasant, the staff was so kind and quick, and our curry soup was out of this world!! 100% recommend! read more

Soup of the day came out pipping hot! Great spot to hide away from the busy downtown, what an oasis. Drinks are strong and priced well. Will be back for a full dinner read more

The Floridian - Soup of the day. Curry chickpea - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We were so looking forward to sharing this place with our out of town guest. Limited menu ,host were confused on how reservations work, no heat, cold food so sad to see this place has gone down hill read more

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Plenty of Gluten Free options for my celiac dining partner. Service was a bit slow. I was worried it would be loud on the patio being in the heart of downtown but dining was relaxed and quiet. read more

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Creative menu. Interesting g combinations. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Excellent, friendly service.

I've been here before and sat outside, this was my first time eating inside. It was cozy and nice for night dining. My friend and I started off with the fried green tomatoes, one thing I like and I've never seen another place do, when we got the check, we each paid for half the app, it was put on the recipet like that, which was great, it made splitting the cost of that so much easier! The veggie burger was delicious and homemade, which is rare nowadays so many places do frozen patties. This was full of flavor. The potatoes were a little spicy, but still good. read more

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Just had my birthday dinner a few days early (last Friday) so we can get in before the temporary closure. Even for lunch, did not disappoint. Oh that meatloaf..... read more

Food was amazing. The Cobb had such great flavor and the bread. Let's not go down the road of how wonderful it was. I was recommended here by a local and it didn't disappoint. Cute place with indoor and outdoor seating options, I set in the bar at one of their low tops. Service was quick and easy for my party of one. If you want a light dinner this is your place. read more

The Floridian - New Cobb with grilled chicken. - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Great menu, foods, service and distance between tables as well as noise level and price. Not expensive and crafted drinks were a winner as well. read more

We love upscale casual. As a Gluten free individual I often am remanded to salads or worse dishes that are devoid of components that are critical to flavor. At The Floridian the food was as delicious as southern cooking should be. We brought our dogs and sat out on the patio. Our service was amazing and the pups were even treated like guests. We liked the selections so much we did lunch then came back for dinner. I would recommend our entrees but I think you should try everything. Available. read more

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Service was outstanding! Thank you Lauren! Soup of the day (chipotle white bean) was a tad salty and lacking beans. It did have good flavor though. Cornbread panzanella was good but not your typical panzanella (where the bread and tomatoes and cucumbers are all marinated together. It was more like cornbread croutons on top of the arugula and pickled red tomato salad. Still not bad... outdoor scene was delightful. read more

Good service. Great bowls. Fresh veg. Well cooked fish. We enjoyed the food. Beer is local but in cans. Boo. read more

The Floridian - Sign - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I always love going to The Floridian. I love the old FL vibes and the fact that they have super yummy carby food and healthier options as well. Everything tastes fresh and looks amazing. From time to time they're short staffed and that can make things go slow, but if you get there before the dinner rush, you're golden! The upstairs seating area is beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

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The Floridian is one of our favorite spots in St. Augustine. The vibe is an eclectic mix of old Florida and modern beach house. It's cozy and very inviting. We came at about 6:30pm on a Friday and were seated right away. Our server was professional and friendly. I ordered my go-to, the Panzanella Salad and added salmon this time. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I finished every last bite. This salad never disappoints. My son had the kids pulled pork and very much enjoyed it. My husband had the pork and waffle. It was a very large portion and he was not able to finish it, but he was very excited to take the leftovers home! read more

The Floridian - Panzanella Salad with Salmon - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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While traveling to St Augustine I stopped in this cute little place. I actually looked up videos of places to try and this was suggested. It did not disappoint. Just a simple place nestled in a quaint shopping area. So many great options especially vegetarian choices and so fresh with friendly service. I wish I got pictures but I ate it all too soon. But I suggest the fried green tomato BLT and the corn bread panzanella bowl. My husband and I split both to try each. That was on the lunch menu so look those up. They also have cool cocktails and a great little bar. Great place. read more

Let's say if you visit St. Augustine The Floridian is must to eat for lunch and/ or dinner. A great outdoor seating and welcoming service/inside seating as well. What was great that they have many options you can make gluten free. We started off with chips/veggies and dips adding pimento cheese. The dips are black bean poblano dip, chickpea hummus and pimento cheese; these dips is the best I ever had and I definitely ate it with my main entree. For my main entree, I ordered the shrimp banh mi po boy which has the freshness of a banh mi, shrimp flavored as a po boy and well toasted bread to top it all off. Also, ordered the Bay of Pigs w/ gluten free bread, the pork was flavorful and rich and the bread wasn't like normal gf bread, where it falls apart. Even though we were full we had to make our stomach explode with a warm gluten free brownie with caramel drizzle and whip cream that also exploded my taste buds; to think it was flourless is impressive. read more

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The shrimp po boy is outstanding Nice portions. Little bit of a wait if u don't have a reservation read more

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We made a reservation for 9:15 pm and we were greeted and seated with our choice of an outside table. It was a beautiful cool night and the ambiance was calm and peaceful. It was perfect for a date night. Our server was lovely and gave fantastic recommendations. We had the FRIED SHRIMP FANCY for our appetizer and it was so yummy. The summer babe cocktail and mojito we ordered were perfect and refreshing. My boyfriend ordered the GOLDEN CURRY and he said it was so good. He had been craving Indian food and it cured that fix. He loved the flavors and would definitely order again. I ordered 'HIGH SUMMER' PORK TENDERLOIN and OMG I got it exactly how it came- DO NOT take anything off or sub anything. It was PERFECT- I ate every bite- it was so lite but fulfilling. We would definitely visit the Floridian again and recommend everyone eat here on your trip to St. Augustine. Thank you to the staff for ending our first couples trip with such a bang! read more

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On our vacation we came here once for dinner and then again for breakfast. The short of it: I highly recommend for dinner, and would recommend reserving a table outdoors for a better ambiance. For lunch, the food was more meh. Our Dinner Experience: We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer. I am not a connoisseur of FGT and have nothing to compare them to, but we enjoyed them but we had to scrape the sauce pale green sauce off ot them to enjoy them....the sauce just completely killed/neutralized the flavor of the tomatoes themselves; if you order it, I'd suggest asking for the sauce on the side. For dinner ***I had the Brisket Posole Verde, and I can't recommend that highly enough: the flavors and textures melded together perfectly***. I paired the meal with the No Country For Old Men cocktail, which was superb, and made for a perfect . My wife selected the "'N Grits" as her meal, and I believe she chose the shrimp as the protein. She really liked it, but both of us agreed that the Brisket Posole was the real standout; speaking of which, not only was the Posole delectable, but it was so plentiful that I had to take almost half of it back to the hotel in a to-go container. The server was excellent as well, but the atmosphere in the dining room left something to be desired as it was loud and didn't provide any romantic ambience whatsoever (I'd liken the dining room to one at a Chili's restaurant); if you can reserve patio seating that would be my recommendation, as it was lit up nicely and would have provided a much better ambience at night. Lunch: I had the "Spicy Melt" with the Mahi Mahi fresh catch. I did not care for the bread that was on, and despite having Spicy in the name I found that it wasn't spicy at all....I had to get a bottle of hotsauce and drench it in it to give it some flavor. read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I love the Floridian. Great food quality. Sources from local farms. Pros: super veggie friendly, great meat options, interesting cocktails Cons: hard to park, can be crowded I feel like they've been slipping a bit. Went in for lunch today and ordered blackened tofu on a salad that was barely seared/warm. I have gotten this a number of times and this isn't how it should be. The kitchen staff, manager and/or server should catch this before it goes to a table. Really disappointing. Tasted like sad, flavorless tofu. I expect more (or minimally just what I ordered) and I know they can do better. read more

The Floridian - This is supposed to be blackened tofu. It was barely marinated or seared. - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Sooo yummy I got the sausage and shrimp. The appetizers we great too. The fried tomato's and the shrimp. Yummmm

We ended up at this place on a whim as we were starving and looking for food in the St. Augustine area. They were able to seat us with our dog outside right away which was a bonus to begin with. The waitress was very attentive and nice and even brought my dog out some fresh water. I ended up ordering the "N' Grits" assuming it was going to be the standard grits but it was a grit cake which I never had before. Initially I was a bit bummed but after taking the first bite, boy did my mind change! The salmon and grit cake were seasoned to PERFECTION and complimented each other well. If I could eat this every day, I would! All in all, the Floridian is a beautiful spot in St. Augustine to get fresh seafood and that southern taste you may be looking for. read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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First off, hats off to our server JEN who was simply amazing. But after all, there is a lot to love at this casual yet upscale eatery. First the bad, parking. Anywhere downtown St. Augustine is problematic, heck most cities in the US have downtown parking issues, just want you to k ow it going in. There is a lot to the side that we used which was perfect, so start there. Second, we did not have reservations, so we had a short wait. It was Sunday night, so I can imagine busier nights having a longer wait so RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED. Okay, on to the food: Fried Green Tomatoes - 10/10, four well cooked green tomatoes, topped with a delightful sauce. Fingerling Potatoes - good, but my wife wanted fries. Cobb Salad - it was different, good but not great and did not resemble a Cobb salad in any way. The dressing was PHENOMENAL. Burger - lean grass dead beef and delicious with a home made relish. By the way, relish and pickles are one of their specialties. Cornbread Stack - UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. I mean seriously, simply cornbread and your choice of protein, but it's simplicity works. Dessert - too full, next time. If you want to splurge - go for the MP fish on any of the dishes. They really do fish well here. If you are on a budget - get a full salad (big) with your choice of protein or the cornbread stack, it is indulgently good. read more

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This place is such a crowd pleaser. They have something for everyone in the group no matter what their dietary preference may be. I love the charming old Florida vibes. It really is a great ode to Florida. We had the hummus, bean dip, and fish dip. Loved it. I had the fresh catch nicoise and it was terrific. It was Cajun-y with hearts of palm and fingerlings. He had the cornbread and tofu stack. If there's a wait, just walk to bar to eat there. read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

The Floridian was suggested by some colleagues in Tampa. We made reservations on 05/31 for my birthday dinner. Beautiful night, very warm, friendly atmosphere & clean. Hostess greeted us with smiles & suggested sitting at the bar until our table was ready. ANDREW, the bartender was AMAZING!! Spot on, super friendly, delicious drinks and wonderful conversation. Even some locals sitting at the bar were friendly & offered some places to visit in the area. Time to eat!! We were seated at one of the bar area tables & excited to try the food. A surgeon colleague at work said the fish was to die for. This is where our night was ruined... I'll make this short as it was SO much at once, we couldn't even believe what was happening at a place like this. All of a sudden a single menu was "dropped" on the table sideways & upside down as she said nothing & walked away. Withholding judgement, we didn't think she was our waitress as she was dressed entirely different than the rest of the staff at this nice restaurant. (Big sloppy t-shirt to her thighs, a bright pink, ankle length satin skirt & the worse facial expressions ever) She finally returned, just stood there with the "I hate being here look on her face" & said "what can I get you" (like we were at McDonalds) My other half asked, "do you have any suggestions?" She mentioned a fish dish, he asked, "is that good?" she said in such a mean voice "Everything is good!" and curled her lip like we were bothering her then she just walked away. We ordered 2 meals which were EXCELLENT!!! BEST fish I have had in a very long time :-) Michael then made the mistake of asking for a small to go box which apparently was exhausting for her to go retrieve. (pics attached of the food in the box) Flung that on the table, NEVER told us her name, NEVER asked if we wanted drinks.. see the almost empty glasses when dinner was served picture (Michael had an empty glass 75% of the time & mine was gone) Once our plates were served, she NEVER returned not once to ask how it was, if we wanted anything etc.. He went to the bar to ask for our check, she dropped it on our table then turned to walk away.. I had had it with her attitude & asked nicely "are you always this rude to customers at this nice place?" She took 1 step back towards me to say something but withheld & had Andrew cash us out while she stood and just glared deeply the entire time at us until we left. The couple next to us leaned over and said they wouldn't be back as she ruined their night as well. I was a server & manager for decades at normal, very High end & members only restaurants therefore, I understand this industry which is also why I tip VERY WELL. I also understand that everyone has a "bad" night but when you are "on the floor working" you put your game face on and do your job because you are representing that establishment. TARA H. our server (which we only knew because it was printed on our bill) ruined our Floridian 1st time experience. I did not tip on a $125 bill as all she did was take my order. I would have easily left $40/$50 if it had been the experience we initially went there for. I hope TARA H. treats her future customers better or finds something else that makes her happy. read more

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