After a fun tour downstairs of St. Augustine Distillery I was surprised to find this fantastic restaurant atop this old building. Kevin offered excellent service and suggestions, I enjoyed his recommendations from beverages to lunch. Mushroom soup is savory and delicious. The shrimp and grits with steak cubes is out of this world!! Creamy complex flavors, plenty of shrimp and steak cubes, herbs and tomato, capers all blended made this a must try entree. So yum!! Great atmosphere in the high ceilings and spaces they created dividing up the large upper floor. Well done! I'll be back again for more!! read more

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Shoutout to local community heroes like Jena L and staff!!! New Years Day was hoppin' !!! We had a little bit of wait, but it was enough time for grabbing an espresso martini and a chance to mingle with other happy patrons. The martini was yummmm! The staff was very polite and friendly. The bartenders are joyful balls of energy. The menu is very nice and the variety of scratch kitchen options are on point. The server told us about the specials of the day were... she had me at mushroom soup!!! I was starving and knew that the mushroom soup would be amazing because of the amazing kitchen here. It was so velvety soft and unctuous!!! I could eat this every day! I didn't even need the finely chopped green onions ... it did not need anything but a standing ovation!!! Bravo/ brava/ magnificent!! I was so happy that the amazing Jena L treated us with such TLC and shared her radiant energy with us!!! She was part of the entire experience that was this celebration of New Year 2026!!! Hubby was so delighted with his savory burger and fries... yes, of course I sampled it!!! He is so generous!! Yummm!!! The Smokey richness of the burger was noteworthy and the toasted buns were a next level treat!!! The fries were so good! A potato would be proud to have such excellent ratings!!! I had the shrimp pasta ( FERNANDINA ROCK SHRIMP & SAFFRON TROTTOLE PASTA. 34. PANCETTA, BASIL, TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE, FRESH TOMATO, PECORINO, GARLIC-PARSLEY BREADCRUMBS) ... I am picky about pasta... this was more than I good.. it was an experience. The fresh tomatoes were the highlight... little pops of happiness whenever I got one in a bite of pasta!! Farm to table.. scratch kitchen goodness... SAY LESS!!! Happy New Year!!! Love you guys so much!!! See ya soon! read more

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Loved everything about this place! The decor was interesting with a fun atmosphere, and great customer service from Jasmine! My cocktail (Waiting in Vain) was tasty and refreshing. We started by sharing the Lil Gems Caesar...best caesar I have ever had, the olive tapenade made the dish. I loved every part of the Skillet Fried Chicken & Hoecakes! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the hoecakes were so delicious (loved the apricot butter!). My husband also loved the burger and cocktail (Dazed and Confused). Would highly recommend! read more

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This restaurant provided the best fish sandwich I've ever eaten. Service was friendly and prompt. A great place for a very enjoyable lunch!

Ask for Ash and she'll make you a bleeding heart. Great drink. There are bartenders but this isn't a bartender it's someone who formulates a great and tasty beverage. She's a beverage artisan for sure read more

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We love everything about this restaurant. It's one of our favorite places to bring friends when they are visiting in town because it seems like more of an experience than just going out to dinner. The drinks are awesome and well presented. The food is delicious and they do a lot of farm to table. Seriously, one of the best restaurants in Saint Augustine and you won't wanna miss it if you're just here for a few days. read more

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The drinks were nice. Seating was easy and quick, but the food menu was limited. We ended up not having a variation to pick from as picky eaters so we just ordered basic sliders. We appreciated how late the kitchen stayed open compared to other places. read more

We ordered the pimento cheese which was fantastic and set the bar high to start. Home made bread was great. My wife had the Dutch oven pbj pancake. She liked it but I was not a huge fan. It was more like a cake and very thick. I thought it would have more of the pbj flavor but the lemon was heavy. I ordered a burger medium with fries. Came out well done with peppers and potatoes and spring mix on it. I am not a fan of wilted spring mix or well done meat and expected fries. I swapped this out for a shrimp roll. I don't recall it saying this was cold... to me, pretty bland. Very unexciting. I wouldn't be a repeat customer with this menu. (Brunch menu) Pictures were after since I forgot to take before we ate except the pimento. read more

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The Ice Plant was recommended to us as a popular spot for locals in St. Augustine. It was really cool to learn about the building's history, and I highly recommend going on the free self-guided distillery tour adjacent to the restaurant. I think it's so cool that it's a from scratch kitchen, including their ice! Our server was really kind and offered some great recs. We started off with the blue crab beignets which I thought were absolutely delicious! Packed with crab and they go really well with a squeeze of lemon. The datil remoulade was great (basically a tartar sauce). They are very rich, so we each only ate one. We also got the fried chicken with hoecakes and collard greens. I loved the collard greens which were flavored with a smokey bacon. The fried chicken was a bit dry and some parts of the breading tasted burnt. The hoecakes were also surprisingly dry though they had good flavor. The apricot butter was delicious, and I also enjoyed the gravy. Overall, I just wasn't blown away by the fried chicken dish which I thought would be a hit. I would have given this place a 4 easily, if not for that dish. read more

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Beautiful historical industrial building. Went to bar only. But will be back for a meal. Great staff from hostess to the amazing bartenders. Staff was happy and enjoying each other and customers. Great cocktails. Will not disappoint. A must visit. read more

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This will be our fourth time there over the past ten years and we're never dissapointed. One of the most memorable things about the Ice Plant is the creativity behind the scenes to concoct some amazing dishes. From our first experience I'll never forget their Watermelon and Jalapeno salad. Who would think to combine these two main ingredients? Awesome. This visit we had the opportunity to enjoy a Shrimp & Carolina Gold Middlins dish which was buttery heaven. Smooth and silky grits, basically, but melt in your mouth perfect. Our second dish was the Duroc Pork Chop which was equally as great. The chop itself was moist and tender, accompanied by brussel sprouts drizzled by a black garlic balsami, next to some pickled fennel and roasted acorn squash. While waiting for our table we had the chance to watch two square blocks of ice get melted down to crystal clear orbs that cooled our bourbon. Delightful, I have to admit!! If you've never been there, treat yourself. You will not be dissapointed! read more

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I went to the Ice Plant last weekend and it did not disappoint! It's great to see that even a year later they have remained consistent! The food was delicious, service was amazing, and the ambiance is great as always. My group had the crab beignets which is one of my favorites! It was still delicious and full of crab meat! We also tried the truffle Parmesan fries and they were delicious! On my last visit I had the fried chicken but this time I tried the gochujang pork chop which was a new item and it was out of this world! It was packed with flavor and spicy which I liked, it paired well with the potatoes. The portion size was big so I had leftovers. The rest of my group had the fried chicken and the local fish which was the Cobia. They all enjoyed their meals. I had a cocktail which was refreshing. read more

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From the first bite of food, I was amazed. A wonderful meal, with a beautiful atmosphere and the service was superb.

The Ice Plant is easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The menu is intentionally tight, with just six rotating entrées. Everything is made completely from scratch. Outstanding service, thoughtful food, and a level of craftsmanship you don't come across often. A must-visit in St. Augustine. 10/10. Well done! read more

The Ice Plant - Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Last month, I took my mom out for our monthly mother-daughter outing (we try to do one every month!), and we ended up at The Ice Plant in St. Augustine. I was just driving around Old St. Augustine looking for a brunch spot and decided to give this place a try--and I'm so glad we did. It's definitely a popular spot--we were told a 35-minute wait, but we got seated in about 25. You take this cool little elevator up to the second floor where the dining area is, and the vibe is just amazing. It has this old-school, vintage industrial feel, with ice tools and decor from back in the day. Apparently, the building actually used to be a real ice plant where they made and delivered ice--such a cool bit of history. My mom ordered the pineapple upside-down pancake, which she loved. There wasn't anything vegan on the menu for me at first, but the waitress went out of her way to ask the kitchen if they could make something--and they whipped up an avocado toast that was delicious. I was so grateful they took the time to accommodate me instead of just saying no. Little things like that really make a difference! Oh--and the drinks were amazing too. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. 10/10 for the food, the service, the vibe, and just the whole experience. read more

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The last time we were in town, we did not stop in here to have lunch after our distillery tour as we had other plans. So this go around we made it a point to stop for lunch. Our bartender Germaine was incredibly friendly, even sat down and wrote down out a list of places to check out in the area! Great customer service! He truly made our meal experience wonderful! we opted for the steak sandwich as well as the fried chicken with hoe cakes and collard greens. By far, these were amazing meals! We would definitely order them again. We also opted for their handcrafted sodas. I got the cherry cola, which was perfect not overly sweet and my husband opted for their ginger cola, which is absolutely amazing! Fresh ginger, lime was soda. can't get much fresher than that. Love the vibe and the ambience of this location definitely takes you back! We also love that even though it's a restaurant/bar they're super focused on their ice and giving you the highest quality ice. From the pebble ice to the gentleman cut ice some of the clearest ice we have ever seen. Truly does enhance your meal. read more

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This place was AMAZING. 10/10 recommend to all friends if you're in St. Augustine. The food was delicious and the drinks were even better! Matteo was our server for brunch and he was superb. He had great suggestions, knowledge of the menu, and some history tidbits to share. Get the eggs Benedict because that sausage, egg, and kimchi mix was incomparable. The steak sandwich was also delish and cooked perfectly. If you're just there for drinks I highly recommend anything off their housemate menu as those are all made from scratch. The mule was my favorite and I typically am not a fan because of ginger beer, but with the house made ginger it was SO GOOD. read more

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Awesome atmosphere over St. Augustine distillery with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious food! read more

This is a first time to St Augustine and we walked a bit before lunch. We did the distillery tour next door first and nit was ok. If yiu are a bourbon gin rum vodka drinker you won't learn anything. Any way we did a search for scallops in the are as MY wife loves sea scallops. This place popped up as haveg delicious scallops. We arrived and we'll they dont have and she told us never have had scallops..... strikeout on the advertising. Honestly we enjoyed the place. My wife and I split the sheep head fish sandwich with fries. Very good and tasty. My nephew had the po boy and loved it ( but it is a large sandwich). The kicker is THEY CHARGED ME $5.00 TO SPLIT A SANDWICH! OMG are you kidding me? We just dont eat enough to order the full thing. We are not sure we will go back here. Maybe it is a florida thing but they need to rethink this stuff. read more

We came in for apps and drinks. Service was great, efficient, and friendly. The ambiance was chill, moody and relaxing. I really enjoyed visiting. Not to mention the sliders were to die for!!! And they know how to make a good drink and mocktails. Next time we will have dinner here as well , can't wait to go back! read more

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Checked this place out on a Friday at 1130. We were seated immediately. There were prob 4 people in there when we arrived and more like 20 when we left. We ordered the avocado toast, the Ban Me (not sure how to spell) sliders and the Parmesan truffle fries. Everything was full of flavor, came out the perfect temp and was good by the end of the meal. Casual to cocktail feel. Definitely a spot to check out for drinks! Good for groups or a fun date night! read more

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We waited about 30 minutes, which wasn't bad, went to the bar and ordered my wife a lemon drop, must have been the first time the bartender made one! I requested a Michelob Ultra, but the bartender said they only have Craft beer, so I ordered a Crown Royal with a lime twist, the worst drink I have ever had! We finally got seated at a table for two, right across from each other. The noise was so loud that we had to yell to talk! My wife ordered some chicken, and I ordered ricotta with a sausage sauce....both meals were overpriced for what we got! The only thing we can say positively is that our server was very pleasant and bubbly. I would NOT recommend this place, unless you like a lot of noise, craft beer, and overpriced food! read more

We went here for a birthday weekend dinner. The Food was good service was on point. The ambiance was very chill. read more

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Came here after our tour of the distillery. They are located just upstairs and offer craft cocktails and food. We didn't get any of the food as we ate before starting the distillery tour but did get a round of drinks. The bartenders were friendly and the restaurant had some nice decor. Worth the stop for a drink if you are doing a tour. read more

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. This was our first visit to this place, and we were immediately impressed by the laid-back atmosphere. They had left the iron beams from the building's past as an ice plant intact, which added to the unique charm of the restaurant. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The food was deliciously seasoned to perfection. read more

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We visited St Augustine FL in the beginning of September. Such a cool place! Would definitely like to try the dinner menu as it just seems like a good vibe to check out in the evening! Cocktails, apps, salads, and burger were exceptional! Our server offered recommendations which showed to be helpful. read more

This review is long overdue and while the menu may change, I still highly recommend this local jewel. Hubby and I each enjoyed the gem Caesar salad plus shrimp - he had regular size I had the small salad - paired with a lovely and reasonably priced Chardonnay. We enjoyed our salads on the little upstairs deck. They were delicious and more than filling. Service was friendly and professional. Will definitely return when I'm back in the area! read more

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Food was very good. Ordered the shrimp and Middlins as well as the rigatoni. Both were quite tasty, but difficult to enjoy because of the noise from the bar nearby. Server was attentive when it came time for the check but absent otherwise. Good place for the food, but the interesting location couldn't overcome the distracting vibe read more

After the distillery tour, we decided to stop at the ice plant for a couple drinks. The place was very cool and spacious. Lots of seats, inside and out. The bartenders were very nice and offered different recommendations. We grabbed our drinks and a seat out on the balcony. The drinks were both very good and flavorful! They had food there too but we didn't eat this time (although it looked good!) read more

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On our way back down to the treasure coast, we decided to stop for late lunch in historic St. Augustine. Ice Plant popped up on our search and the menu, cocktails and vibes looked intriguing. There is dedicated parking which is a plus! We were seated promptly and loved the open layout and seating variety on the second floor. We sat in a 2 people booth/chair combo. Emma is a wonderful server, she had the best recs and alternatives to consider! Drinks and food were delicious We got the crab beignets with a remoulade sauce- the outside batter was crispy and gave tempura batter vibes I got the chicken, grits and hoecakes with the Apricot butter (super dangerous and melt in yo mouth yummy). Hubs got the fresh catch sandwich with swordfish and got the buns on the side. Also very good and cooked to perfection I ended up getting hotsauce for the chicken and bought a bottle to go - really liked the flavor of the datil pepper! Afterwards we went down to the first floor. You can get a tour of the distillery (which includes 4 drinks) and browse the gift shop for unique gifts and memorabilia. So glad we stopped in! read more

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Food is excellent. Service was terrific and ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. We will be back for sure. This place also offers good parking which is a plus. read more

When you get recommended a place by friends, you usually go in with high expectations--which, more often than not, aren't met. The Ice Plant not only met but exceeded them in every way. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was fantastic, the staff was welcoming, and the drinks and food were top-notch. This is not just a bar--it's an experience. I started with an Old Fashioned, which was perfectly crafted and served over custom-cut ice they prepare daily. A friend asked for a custom sangria, and the bartenders didn't hesitate to whip up something delicious. The bar team here knows their craft and is happy to create whatever you throw at them. Smoked Local Fish Dip - Served with Old Bay kettle chips and house-made pickles, this was an incredible start. The chips were crisp and well-seasoned, and the pickles were a perfect pairing. House-Made Pimento Cheese - Soft, garlicky toast paired with Guava-Datil jelly gave this dish an unexpected but amazing balance of sweet and savory. Local Fish Sandwich - A massive, perfectly cooked piece of fresh daily catch, lightly dressed so the true flavor of the fish shines through. Served with pickled green tomato, lil gems, and datil remoulade on a brioche bun. Simple, fresh, and flavorful. Fernandina Rock Shrimp Roll - A Maine-style roll with lemon, mayo, and chives on a buttery split-top brioche bun. The portion was generous, and the shrimp was fresh and tender. Skillet Fried Chicken & Hoecakes - Served with collard greens, sawmill gravy, and apricot butter, this was Southern comfort food at its finest. Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. If you're in St. Augustine, The Ice Plant is a must-visit. Whether you're there for craft cocktails, fresh seafood, or an unbeatable atmosphere, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

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Review entirely based on the host. We walked in, attractive family of 3 with our 9lb service dog. The host glared at me so oddly, his eyes were literally bulging. He said no dogs in the restaurant. No hello, welcome, I'm sorry however,.... I told him he is a service dog and pulled out my badge. He said (wait for it-it belies every ADA regulation) "it's it Reallyyyy a service dog?" Do not put it on your lap or the seats he barks at us. Walks us upstairs puts down menus walks away. He then went to the service area and talked about us. Needless to say we left. I told a nice waitress why. Looked like a good place it's sad that he is the first person people meet. He shouldn't be a host. He's the antithesis of a host- he's hostless/hostile/rude. It was as though we were hurting him somehow by attempting to dare to bring a dog in a restaurant and he had zero regard that the dog he deemed so unworthy of his status has actually saved my life. read more

Great darker ambiance and quality food made from scratch. Best restaurant we went to in the area. The gochujang pork, wedge salad and homemade rigatoni were amazing. Also cool to try their homemade cherry cola. Sadly they were out of the chocolate crème brûlée so we didn't get to try it. read more

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Favorite restaurant to visit when we come to St Augustine. This year, I got to bottle my own whiskey! Downstairs, there is a distillery you can tour and a gift shop. The restaurant is upstairs with plenty of air conditioned seating and a bar. Service is always quick and the menu is very succinct. I ordered the mule and the 1/2 lb ice plant burger . The mule is outstanding and the burger is cooked to request and seasoned well. After lunch, wife took me to the distillery to bottle my own bottle of 6 year old whiskey. They walk you through the entire process: filling the bottle, filling out the label and customizing with your info, and corking the bottle, It's not cheap, but definitely a cool experience! read more

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I'm happy we finally got to see experience this place as our friends said we would love it and that we did! I love that this place is farm to table so everything is fresh. Also, I love the ambiance of this place, it's really industrial but has low lighting for a romantic date night which I loved. When you first arrive, there are stairs that you walk up to lead you to the restaurant which it's very open and spacious-2 bars on each side of the restaurant with seating on both sides. The bar I liked because it wasn't too close to the main seating area so if you couldn't find an area at the bar there is lots of room to stand and not be in the way of others. As we waited, I got a drink-forgot the name but it was strong and good. They don't skimp on the liquor. Once we were seated, our friends recommended to get the blue crab beignets and we got the truffle fries, OMG both were delicious especially the beignets-I definitely want to go back just for those! As for my entree, I got the catch of the day which was the corbia and it was delicious. You can taste every bit of how fresh and seasoned the fish and all the components were! It was super filling too. My husband got the fried chicken and hoecakes and he absolutely LOVED his and couldn't finish it all. This is definitely a place worth trying and keeping in rotation every time we come to St. Augustine. We definitely will be back this place has good vibes, good drinks and bomb food! read more

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Stopped in with family for appetizers & cocktails. The food & beverages were delicious and wonderful presentation. The service was great too! read more

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Amazing! 5 stars all day Sidecar reminded me of the Monteleon in New Orleans . Food was delicious can't even pick a favorite because everything we tried was great. Service and ambience did not disappoint either. We will be returning. read more

We went here late, one of few places in downtown St Augustine opened past 9pm We had a couple of drinks & apps, the shrimp toast & the pork belly sliders. Bartender was very friendly. I was disappointed they didn't have shrimp & grits on their menu as it showed it on Yelp read more

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6.5 Stars!!! Fantastic in every regards! Me and my gf stopped by one night after not being able to get a table at St. Augustine Fish Camp. I am so glad we did too because I literally had the best app of my entire life here. We ordered: - CIGAR CITY JAI ALAI IPA for me (Tasty) - ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO for her (Delish) - BLUE CRAB BEIGNETS (HANDS DOWN THE BEST APP IN AMERICA) - HOUSE MADE PIMENTO CHEESE (Very Good) I had this place bookmarked on Yelp for a reason. I can't say enough about this place because everything about it screams five stars. The interior is romantic and beautiful. It has a great little bar, plus the outside patio area is great. The building itself welcomes you from afar. I cannot wait to return and try more of their food and drinks. I love this place! Enjoy :D read more

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