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    Anchor 28

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Safura O.

    Anchor 28 is a fantastic addition to Vilano Beach! We recently enjoyed a date night here, and everything from the food to the service was exceptional. Chef Mario's French and Moroccan influence really elevates the menu. The Parmesan Herb Crusted Black Grouper, Rack of Lamb, and Burrata & Golden Peach Salad were all beautifully prepared, and the desserts--especially the Dubai Chocolate Gateaux--were unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to owners Alex, Frank, and Dina, manager Carlo, and our wonderful server Nicky for making us feel so welcome. Their genuine hospitality made the experience even more special. With its inviting coastal atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and outstanding food, Anchor 28 is a locally owned gem that we highly recommend. We can't wait to come back!

    Andy O.

    We chose Anchor 28 for a date night, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The warm, friendly service and relaxed yet elegant atmosphere made us feel welcome right away. Every dish was beautifully presented and made with incredibly fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can tell the French-trained chef takes great pride in every plate. Our favorites were the Parmesan Herb Crusted Black Grouper, the Limoncello Butter Gulf Shrimp, the Pistachio & Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, and the refreshing Burrata & Golden Peach Salad. The desserts were just as impressive, especially the Florida Key Lime Tart and the rich Dubai Chocolate Gateaux. Their wine and cocktail selection is excellent, making it easy to find the perfect pairing. By the end of the meal, my taste buds were in food nirvana. If you're looking for a great seafood restaurant in Vilano Beach for a date night or special occasion, Anchor 28 is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

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    Kim C.

    Absolutely outstanding 4 July dining experience at the new Anchor 28 restaurant in Vilano Beach. Looking to fit in at Vilano and not be the high-end nor the neighborhood bar ... I think there's a balance here and a need here in the area. Although, I didn't really care for the TV over the bar, as it's facing into the open dining room area and as the bar patrons get louder the less enjoyable the dining experience feels. It's not a reflection of the ambience but definitely alters the atmosphere. Greeted with holiday enthusiasm by Alex (owner) and Nina (designer/hostess) as our party of 8 arrived for our dinner reservation before setting sail for fireworks. Our server, Carlo was excellent - excited about the menu and kept pace with our wants and needs. He explained the importance of the soft menu and the feedback and changes already incorporated. Chef Marco stopped by our table and greeted us and asked about our meal and taste. Not one of the 8 diners had any suggestions or concerns or recommendations - every morsel was delectable. My only "complaint" such as it was ... no beignets! Started with warm bread and herbed butter on the table -- excellent!! The Burrata & Peach salad was blooming with colors - the presentation couldn't be beat ... and delicious ... perhaps a tad more dressing, but that's just a personal preference! The filet hand cut by Chef was cooked to perfection - every one of them arrived as order. I was told that the shrimp, scallops, black ink squid pasta was great! The lamb chops tender and tasty. Dessert, for those who indulged- were quite happy with their finish. I can't wait to return with more friends!

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    If you're looking for a great seafood restaurant in Vilano Beach for a date night or special occasion, Anchor 28 is absolutely worth the visit.

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    Mayita

    Mayita

    4.7
    (50 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Came here last year and had an amazing experience. Food was delicious, and we felt like we were…read morestepping into a family member's house to eat. Large portions, beautiful plates and silverware, and quaint, cozy ambiance in America's oldest city. Fast forward to Saturday the 14th, and I'm back again with family visiting from out of the country. The food was good, but the vibe was a bit different. Started with chips & salsa - good, but hardly any chips. We had 3/4 of a dish of salsa remaining after finishing the chips, and we were told that we would have to pay for a refill of chips. Very sad! We also ordered two taco platters, and three chicken quesadilla platters. Food was good, but the side portions (beans and rice) were very small, and served in tiny plastic cups. The plates and silverware were replaced with cardboard plates/trays and plastic cutlery. Although the food was good, the presentation was disappointing. Our waitress did a good job, so kudos to her! $120+ before a tip - a couple more chips would have been nice, and real plates and silver would have been amazing.....just saying.

    I'm so impressed!! Going to FL from TX, have little…read moreexpectations on Mexican food but I was proven wrong because Mayita was amazing. I got the lamb birria bowl and it was so tender ans well seasoned. Their rice bowls are very much like chipotle style in components but fresher. Avocadoes are fresh and tasty and they have a bunch of different kinds of hot sauces and salsa on the side. Plaintain chips are good but I wish they were warm/hot. my friends like their beef burritos a lot too. Their ranking was lamb then beef, pork, chicken. Love that the menu is quite simple and easy to order. The staffs are so friendly and helpful and location is right across the Castillo de San Marcos fortress. Would def come back.

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    180 Vilano Grill & Pizza

    4.2
    (328 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We are staying at North Beach RV resort and wanted pizza …read more We wanted take out. They do not deliver but you can call 15 -20 minutes before you want to pickup. Was ready when promised !! Very friendly staff. The restaurant is very small and seems quite popular. We ordered the Caprese with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes , and basil and added meatball. Also asked for a side of Marinara. This was an awesome pizza very tasty although hubby said it needed more meatballs and tomatoes. We will definitely return and highly recommend.

    My family and I had just gotten off two separate flights in one day and were beyond exhausted and…read morestarving by the time we got closer to St. Augustine. We called ahead from the airport and had our order ready in about 30-40 minutes, which was a relief. However, the girl on the phone couldn't give my mother an exact time on when it'd be ready. Really? Her response was "I don't know" to how long two cheese pizzas would take... whatever. We kept it simple and ordered two large cheese pizzas because we wanted to judge the place based on its core products. The crust was thin but held its structure, and still folded easily in your hand the way a good slice should. The one thing I noted (and basically how all overpriced pizza places are) was that there was no seasoning on the crust at all. We're big fans of Domino's garlic crust, so that was a little disappointing. The sauce had a nice flavor to it, but nothing particularly memorable. I'll be honest though. I can't say for certain how much of our enjoyment was the pizza itself versus the fact that we were starving at that point. You should've heard my mom's comments about "I feel like my stomach is eating itself" lol. My mom gave it 2/5 stars and my brother gave it 3/5, so somewhere in that range feels about right to me. It's also not cheap for what you get, so just keep that in mind going in. That said, if you're nearby and need a straightforward pizza fix, it'll do the job.

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    The Ice Plant

    The Ice Plant

    4.5
    (2.5k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

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

    Good atmosphere and the food coming out of the kitchen looked and tasted great -- no complaints…read morethere. The Bloody Mary is where it lost me. $15 is a serious price for a cocktail, and mine arrived as a tall glass of ice with what was left over poured around it. By the time I was a few sips in, it was mostly meltwater. For that money I'd expect the drink to outlast the ice. Suggestion for the house: given the name, lean into it. Send everyone home with a free bag of ice -- at least then I'd feel like I paid for something I got to keep. Would go back for the food. Would think twice before ordering another cocktail.

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    Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10.

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    Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10.

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