Staff was friendly and informative . The Hamburgers were seasoned well and everything was fresh. We…read morewill be back.

Nice place - decorated cool - varied menu of good choices - I ordered a double cheeseburger - my…read morewife ordered a single cheeseburger - I asked what came on the burger and it had everything but onions - .50 cents for onions - I said that's not fair, onions are included almost everywhere I've ever gotten a burger. How could onions be extra? The lady said they are extra - I said no thanks, next time I'll bring my own onions. She offered me onions at no charge for this time and I said, you don't need to do that - she did it and it was very nice. The burger was juicy / greasy and pretty flavorful - Not sure I'd go back (there were maybe 3 super thin pieces of red onion) - ok Vibe

We were seated immediately and our waitress Izzy came over quickly and got us waters while we…read morelooked at the menu. I ordered a heavenly blueberry margarita and my husband got a beer. Very refreshing on a hot day. My son got a sprite. I enjoyed the crab cake sandwich, but my favorite were the sweet potato fries with this honey chipotle dipping sauce. Yummmmmmmm. I would come back for those alone! Hubs enjoyed blackened grouper sandwich with pasta salad. Son enjoyed burger but said it was overcooked. No biggie. Ask for Izzy. Get the sweet potato fries and the blueberry marg.

Looking for a fresh seafood restaurant with wild-caught shrimp and raw oysters near the beach?…read more Surprisingly, not this place. The name 'Turtle Shack' does not carry any significance. We did have clam chowder minus the clams and bits of potato normally found in most every clam chowder. It was essentially a milky broth. The fish sandwich was good. Our choice of Mahi was a nice-sized portion-control piece that had no doubt been purchased and delivered frozen, but to be fair was cooked to our liking. And it came with a large serving of crisp tasty fresh fries. The french dip sandwich was also pretty good. Plenty of shaved meat and a nice pineapple slaw side was more than enough to satisfy us. No complaints unless you thought clam chowder actually oughta have clam and potato in it, or if you were planning to enjoy fresh FL seafood at the 'Turtle Shack'. Instead, enjoy the burgers and the wings and the portion-control fish sandwich and the french dip and ignore the mis-leading name out front.

This is a great little spot! The food was inventive and top-notch. We ended up with a trial today…read more The atmosphere is warm, family friendly, but yet awesome beach vibe. Great service!

This is a great local place for food and drink! Madeline is…read morethe best server I've ever had! Ashley is a great bartender. Thank you

Eclectic place with pretty good food…read more Mrs and I enjoyed dinner there recently. We shared the escargot and it was delicious. Mrs liked the lobster ravioli and I had a decent steak

**Where do I even begin?**…read more We were visiting from out of town and made a reservation based on the website, which looked like it promised a five-star dining experience with a side of class. Spoiler alert: the only thing five-star about this place was how fast we wanted to leave. The red flags started immediately. The "ambience" was giving post-hurricane garage sale. And then the owner--dressed like a retired Jersey Shore cast member with a sad top-knot ponytail clinging to its last follicle--yelled from across the bar, "Welcome to the best restaurant in the county!" That was the first of many lies. We were squeezed six people into a table for four, even though there were plenty of empty tables, which we assume were reserved for ghosts or maybe just the owner's ego. Alcohol selection? Oh, just the finest! We asked for the beer list and were told there were *two* options. When we inquired about wine, the sommelier (a.k.a. the same server who forgot napkins, silverware, and the will to live) said, and I quote, "Red or white." That's not a wine list--it's a personality test. We were handed four sticky, mismatched menus with half the items violently Sharpied out like they'd been caught cheating on a test. At this point, most people would've made a break for it, but not us! No, we stayed. Because we're the kind of people who touch the stove *twice* just to be sure it's hot. We ordered the ahi tuna, escargot, and baked brie. The tuna came out looking like four sad, paper-thin slices of regret. No seasoning. No garnish. Not even a pity drizzle of sauce. Just raw fish, alone on a plate, contemplating its life choices. It tasted like someone froze a fish stick in 1993 and just now remembered to serve it. The escargot? Imagine rubber bands soaked in lukewarm garlic water. Now imagine paying money for that. The baked brie? Honestly, I blacked out at that point so I can't even tell you. After this culinary fever dream, we signaled for the check. That's when the owner reappeared, pants unbuttoned (WHY?!), and said--and this is 100% real--"Did I pissed you off?" Sir, the only thing more offensive than your grammar is your restaurant. We smiled, nodded, and lied that we had somewhere else to be, mostly because we feared telling the truth would end in a full-blown Jersey brawl in the parking lot. Final verdict: Never going back. You shouldn't go either. Save yourself. Go eat a gas station hot dog. Trust me--it'll be better.

Lunch. Got seated right away. Rachael took excellent care of us. Found parking in front of the…read morerestaurant. Wife and I had pizza and salad. Yummy. 5/5. Worth a visit. They also have lunch specials but hard to pass up their pizza.

Whenever we go to St. Augustine, this is the perfect spot for us--my husband loves their burgers,…read moreand I'm a big fan of the shrimp salad, so everyone leaves happy! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If you have a dog, there's a nice outdoor patio where pets are welcome, and we've never had issues with flies while eating outside. It's within walking distance of downtown, but just far enough off the main tourist streets that it doesn't feel overly crowded or noisy. There's also parking right in front of the restaurant, which is a huge plus. And if you're visiting the Lightner Museum, it's just a short walk away! Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed this beachside burger place. Order at the counter. Handful of tables and some…read moreoutside seating. Super-friendly service. We each had double cheeseburgers and they were hot and tasty. Fresh soft buns. Onion rings and tots were made to order and crispy. If you're in the area and looking for a casual and delicious burger spot this is it!

Finally decided to try out WHAAM Burger!! I downloaded the app (Clover) which was awesome!!…read more Through Clover you can order your food and customize your order, place order and pay for your order, which I did! I placed order when we got there since we were looking for an empty table outside and luckily both tables were empty. After I placed order the app said pick up in 20 minutes, which we ordered a single WHAAM burger with American cheese, onions, tomato, pickles and WHAAM sauce with tater tots. My husband ordered 2 double hamburgers with ATW and jalapeños. My burger was great!! As was the crispy tater tots!! My husband said his burgers were good and very juicy! Next time we will come back after the pier is done, great view of the ocean but very noisy and that was at dinner time.

My wife and I recently took a trip up to Matanzas. We searched for local restaurants and found…read moreBack 40 A1A. At first, we were a little surprised because it was a Friday night, and the crowd was light. It did not matter the food and the service was outstanding. We had the jerk chicken nachos. we also had the Aji tuna tacos, and shrimp bang bang tacos. phenomenal. Dessert was Off The Chain. They had a fried cheesecake. That was probably the best dessert I've had in at least five years. Pricing was reasonable and highly recommend I regret not taking any pictures at the restaurant, but I took some photos at a beautiful park just before we got there. It's called Washington Oak.

After a long day at the beach, The Back 40 was exactly the kind of laid-back spot we were looking…read morefor. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was friendly, and it made for an easy family dinner. I ordered the Caribbean jerk chicken wrap with the pasta salad. The wrap was flavorful, and the roasted red peppers and pineapple paired nicely with the jerk chicken. The pasta salad has a mayonnaise-based dressing, which I enjoyed. My daughter ordered the kids' chicken and rice and loved it. The portion was generous enough that she had leftovers for lunch the next day. My son ordered the chips and queso. It wasn't what he expected because it's not a traditional Mexican white queso. It has a smokier, more Southwestern flavor. He wasn't a fan, but my daughter and I both liked it. Overall, it was a pleasant, casual dinner with good food and friendly service. We'd happily stop by again after another beach day.

I've been wanting to check out Captains BBQ for a while now. Any BBQ spot that serves St Louis…read morestyle ribs is always a move, but I read amazing reviews of their Cuban sandwich. The perfect ratio pulled pork, ham and cheese was elite. This sandwich was perfection. Screw going to Tampa or Miami. This one is LEGIT. Their spicy collard greens had great flavor as well. I enjoyed their spicy hot bbq sauce and their ribs had the perfect bite and texture. This place is seriously a vibe. You can dine inside at one of six tables or outside on their massive patio with views of the Matanzas River. 10/10. Great staff. Great food. You've got to go. #foodtrip #bbq #topdown

A solid 3.5 since we can only give full stars…read more Good sized parking lot. Ordered burnt ends $16.99 and brisket plate $15.99. Pretty quick service - they call out when your order is ready. We wanted to really like this place and had high hopes due to the other reviews but brisket was a little on the dry side and the burnt ends were a bit hard and fatty. The best thing was the tangy mustard sauce. Big open screened are in back overlooking the water. Noise level not too bad. We were hoping for better but glad we stopped to try it.