My fiancé and I were taking a self guided drinking tour around st Augustine and stopped by here after reading some good reviews. The place was small but there is an area upstairs which I believe you can rent out. We were able to get a spot at the bar. They had some holiday themed drinks that all looked good and it was a bit hard to decide which to choose. We asked the bartender what he thought and took him up in his recommendations. The shots and drinks were good and not overpriced! I would definitely stop in again. read more

What a fun fun place! The vibe is cool - big open space - decorated to the 10's for Halloween right now - immediate attention from like 3-4 people describing their menu - cocktails and all great service!!! So many great concoctions and they offer to mix and match however you want it!!! We all tried something different and shared!!! Must make a regular place to go. A bit pricey but you definitely get what you pay for!!! CHEERS read more

What a fun bar! We came here specifically for the coconut margarita. Wow, tequila, coconut, lime, pineapple, and seawater(?), what's not to love! The staff is fun and friendly, and the food is terrific. Our party loved the oysters, and the chips and dips were made using plantains, pimento cheese and caribbean caviar. We will definitely be back to work our way through this menu! read more

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Heyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyysssss! This place is a MUST if you love oysters and good eats. Fresh, delicious and so good! The service was top notch, lots of folks in and out, the place is popular for sure. We had the best time with our server and everything we ordered was great! They do not disappoint when it comes to the oyster quality they serve. The decor was fun, seating upstairs and downstairs. Great atmosphere, really appreciated the quality in all aspects. Let's eat!! read more

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Excellent location! Right on St. George and you can sit outside and people watch. Service was fast and I had the mojito. Delicious! The lady had the Port Star, there was an off taste to it. I think there was too much of some tangy ingredient or something forgotten. Couldn't drink half of it! Cool vibe in the inside and it's very unique. I would try a different bar next time, but it was a cool stop. read more

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Cocktail menu is great, Lots of fun options. Colorful bar, friendly waitstaff, and nice patio to sit outside. read more

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The Charbroiled Oysters from Boat Drinks were hands down the best food I put in my face during my trip to St. Augustine. I always looked for cooked, roasted or charbroiled oysters wherever I go because when they are done right they can be really amazing like what I found here. The oysters were the plumpest, meatiest, juiciest ones I had in a while. The oysters come with bread triangles to mop up their tangy, delicious sauce they are cooked in. I asked about the sauce and the bartender said it was a Michelada with a dash of Worchester sauce - they whip up a mighty concoction! The oysters were certainly the lead , but this is probably the place you want to come if you are a serious drinker - their selection is amazing with some potent well made cocktails. I am not a major drinker, but their rum forward pina colada was a happy hour hit for me. I asked for a sour beer the bartender brought 3 recommendations so I went with the Pineapple Whip which was a great find. During my week long trip I came back again just for those oysters. They didn't have a large menu, but I will come back to try what I suspect are other well made items. The bar had a cool vibe - I hesitate to use the word "hipster" because of the negative connotation in some circles, but the good looking staff were down to earth and welcoming making this place you want to be in St. Augustine. read more

Boat Drinks - Charbroiled Oysters. So freaking good - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We were told by another local that this was THE place for THE best cocktails and burger. So we tried to check it out for lunch, but it was jam packed. Came back for a cocktail later on and couldn't believe how delicious the margaritas were. We had the Mega-Rita and the Coconut Margarita ...both were the best we have ever had. Came back later on for dinner and shared the famous burger. I thought: "ok it will be a good burger...what's the big deal?" Omg. Hands down, the best burger we have ever had. The decor inside is adorable. Servers were great. Only downside is it's pretty small and pretty popular so hard to get a table. read more

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Best Burger in town... but new location has changed the Vibe. Crazy loud inside. But 1 of the owners refused to add a side of the roasted-oyster sauce that I've had for all 20-25 burgers I've enjoyed over the last couple years (and charged for it). Not in any hurry to go back as it seems to be going toward night club.. and dropped the Happy Hour. read more

Boat Drinks - Favorite rum... Joel's recommendation. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

First this place does not feel like a tourist trap bar. It's amazing and has an awesome vibe. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. We had several drinks, the fish dip and Brussels sprouts. Hands down the best BS I've had. Very flavorful and not greasy. A must stop. read more

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I am so glad I stopped in this place for drinks!! Our bartender, Gavin, was so nice and really took great care of us. The food was incredible, the service was amazing, and we will definitely be back! Thank you Gavin! read more

I visited this establishment when in town and was blown away by the service and recommendations from Gavin! He truly went above and beyond. I cannot wait to return! read more

Gavin is fantastic, I had a great time and cannot wait to go back. them drinks was pouring!!!

Food, drinks and service were great. I had the pain killa which was great. We snacked on the chips and dips, we were so yummy. Highly recommend! read more

This place was cute! Good ambiance. Oysters were delicious - but expensive. $3.50/each for oysters is insane for a casual place like this. I also thought it was strange that out martinis came in high ball glasses with ice. read more

We stopped in for lunch and Jasmine was great!! Everything we had was good. My friend didn't like the Caribbean caviar but that's a preference. The frozen margarita was good as well. Sitting outside was fun as we got to people watch and enjoy a good meal. We specifically stopped because we wanted oysters, the oysters were good, both the steamed and raw! read more

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This place is on St. George street so it gets busy. Nice and clean on the inside and great views if you can get on one of the decks. No draft beer so that was a negative for me. The menu had lots of interesting drinks. The food menu was limited but the fish dip and oysters were delicious. Watch the pepper symbols on the menu that designate spicy. Many similar choices in St. Aug, but definitely worth a try. read more

Boat Drinks - Baked oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Mixed feelings about boat drinks honestly. Pros: staff is amazing, courteous and generally really cool. Like the people and the energy really have an influence on what makes their business successful imo. Drinks are unique and made well and made consistently which is huge to me if I'm spending $15 on a cocktail, I like to know I can come back to it and it's reliable. BUT Cons: quality of food is questionable, my friend and I ordered peel and eat shrimp and she broke out in hives (she doesn't have a shell fish allergy but can be sensitive to some frozen shrimp, we asked where they got it and they told us "freshly caught"???), I've also gotten jerk chicken that's been less cooked than I normally expect kebabs to be. Another con is it is expensive, I understand it's the name of the game in a tourist town but idk I can't justify paying that much money for drinks when there are indeed other options in the city. They don't have a lot of drinks with gin either, mostly rum and tequila I get that it's a curated menu, so not that made about availability and even their weird hours don't make me that annoyed, but the hives will do it. It's beautifully decorated and very clean. Maybe I'm going too hard on them?? Or maybe I'm writing this yelp review with detail to avoid my laundry. read more

This place was great and very inviting because of the staff. Although we did not order food it still looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. The ambiance was stylish and an open space with a cute patio. The bar staff was so amazing to us and very fun. Highly recommend read more

10 out of 10. I'm reviewing the new location. I was a huge fan of the previous location which was totally rad but the move to San Marco Ave gives it a whole new vibe and I'm in love. First I'm going to note that it's a bar not a restaurant but the food is exceptional on every level. The hospitality is so warm and welcoming and you can tell the locals love this place. If your are coming with little ones, show up early. They will absolutely love the food, but I'm a huge fan of adult time after 7pm. Dog friendly? Hell yes. I promise you that there is no better selection of spirits and wine in St. Aug and for sure nobody makes better cocktails. Approachable and adventurous. You could be the hippest hipster from NYC or my gramma visiting from Alabama, you'll love it. this is the move... peel and eat and char broil oysters to start. Wash it down with a frozen marg. They use the good tequila. Get fish bites and a Mexican Martini at some point. I wish I was still there. read more

Nice spot along St George St in St. Augustine. My wife & I went upstairs to the bar area and had some beer & the Tile fish (Blackened Fish Sandwich) with Plantains & Pasta Salad. The cut of fish was nice and thick and cooked to perfection. The ambience was festive for the Christmas holiday and the service was very good. From the outside looks to be just a bar but was pleasantly surprised with the food. I would recommend checking it out! read more

Really fun place. Great drinks and great oysters. We had a great time. Highly recommend

What a great time! Located right on St. George's St in the main historic district of St. Augustine. Service was great & drink selection was impressive! My friends & I came in with the idea of getting one round of drinks, but ended up ordering a few more afterwards. I was very happy with my strawberry daquiri & mojito, but some of my friends complained that their drink selection came out too strong. I'd also like to mention that the theme of this restaurant is SO fun since it adds a maritime-yet-vibrant look to the whole space. I had a lot of fun looking around at the decoration & even enjoying the branding on the menu! read more

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We were looking for appetizers with our drinks, they only had plantains. Service was fine but the decor was a little cold and bare.

The best!!! The drinks, food, and service were all top-notch. I love the decor. Very cute bar and comfortable seats. Everything was phenomenal. I can't wait to go back. read more

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New location is great! I had grouper bites and the Caribbean caviar and they were both really good. The drinks were on point as always. Will miss the old location but am not mad about the new one. read more

We absolutely love this place. We just moved from Texas and this is the only place we really feel that has some southern hospitality to it. We are always well taken care of and the drinks are always to die for! Definitely make sure you stop in for a piña colada. You cannot go wrong here. read more

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I took a large group to Boat Drinks for tapas and drinks a couple nights before my daughter's wedding. We had oysters, smoked fish dip, and the Crispy Fish Bites. Everything was wonderful but the group kept ordering fish bites. I wish I knew how to make the Ganja sauce. My drink of the night was Redneck Riviera which was also off the chain. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough!! We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and was surprised to see available seats. The food was delicious (burger dipped in peppered shrimp sauce is ). Food came out promptly and the employees were always available. This will be our regular St. Augustine stop!! read more

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Everything from the drinks we had to the food we ate were so good. I didn't even have time to take pictures of them. There's so much seating and you never feel crowded. You always have a good view if you're outside and... inside is so fun. Bring your old bikini! I would come here on a rainy day, it doesn't have to be a perfect St. Augustine day to have Boat Drinks. Added bonus, we had the owner as our server. Made everything extra special. She introduced my husband to a new wine that he's infatuated with and not to give away the best thing on the menu, but you have to have the double smash burger. read more

Great spot for cocktails and great service as well. This is a great place to escape from the heat, their cocktail menu is pretty extensive and creative. I'd be lying if I said we only had one round, they went down very easy! read more

Boat Drinks - Mojito & Pina Colada with an extra rum floater - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Excellent bartenders and best drink selections I've ever been to. Oyster selection was impressive

We stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We expected a wait to get in but surprisingly during off season, we found a table for the ladies and the 4 guys with us sat at the bar since there were no available tables for the 7 of us. The drinks look fancy but are filled with ice instead of liquids! My friends had mojitos and I had a beer. I ordered a salad and it was large and so so so so good. We will come here again! read more

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Awful people work here. Rude and nasty. We came her last year around the same time and had a blast. This time was completely different. Rude to us immediately upon arrival, like we did something wrong when we walked in at 9:07 at night? And then the rules about where to sit, I got shoved out of the way by a worker who had to bus a table while I'm standing at the crowded bar. Just awful vibes and totally disorganized. Just close if you don't want to serve people. If you're open then welcome customers. We're the reasons your business exist. read more

Great food. Awesome oysters! All from PEI. Service was good, if a bit too much. Only real complaint was the sound. Very loud. Will probably go back when it's cooler so I can sit outside. read more

This establishment ( Boat Drinks located at 56 St George Street, Saint Augustine, Fl 32084 ), denied me service due to the presence of my service animal which I rely on for my disability. When I questioned the decision, the manager, Joel Collinger, falsely accused me of yelling and stated that he was personally refusing me service. Another manager, "Max," claimed they were aware of the legal requirements regarding service animals. ( Please see the American's with Disabilities website below for any clarification. They are in violation of the law.) I remained calm while waiting for them to provide me with the names of the managers who refused service and left without causing a scene. I believe it is important for the community to be aware that this establishment's actions are in violation of the law. Refusing service to a person with 100% disability who is a 9/11 responder due to their use of a service dog is horrible and set's a terrible precedence. It is extremely important that we ensure proper service to all American's. We can't stand idle as rights are violated. I have three witnesses to the incident and would welcome the establishment to provide their video's. Please refer to the ADA for any questions...https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/ read more

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We did not eat here, but had a drink here. The place has the "water" vibe and staff was very friendly. We came early, so we took advantage of their happy hour specials (4-7 pm). I had the rum punch and my wife had the pina colada. The rum punch was standard but very good. The piña colada, to our surprise, was sefrozen. My wife I loved it and I tried it as well and it was super tasty, like a dessert. Not sure of the alcohol content though. All in all we enjoyed it and would come back next time in town and try their food as well. read more

Boat Drinks - Rum Punch and frozen Pina Colada - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Loved this place, best bar and raw oysters we had on our trip. Three types of oysters; florida, Maine and New Hampshire. The pepper vinegar was amazing to accompany the oysters but to be honest they were cleaned and shucked so well, tasted so fresh they didn't need anything! Also they are on the all day Monday happy hour! We also had a few cocktails and the mini trio dips. Would get all of them again! read more

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I am obsessed! Boat Drinks is fantastic! The food, the vibe, the aesthetic and photo worthy features are all top notch! Domingo was the best! We sat at the bar, took all of his recommendations, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The motorboatin' mule is my favorite cocktail on the menu and the fish bites, burger, and oysters were all (oh-so) tasty. I'll be back for Boat Drinks as often as I can get through the door! So much YESSSSS in St. Augustine! read more

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Amazing drinks and the burger is one of the best I have ever had. Only bummed they don't have French fries