Great restaurant on top of Saint Sebastian Winery. We went on a Saturday afternoon and they had live music entertainment. The food was amazing. The service was good and laidback. read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - Vintner Red - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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This place is on top of St Sebastian winery. We went with a group of friends on a weekday, we sat outside. I ordered the lomo saltado, I asked veggies instead of fries. Flavor was very good, but I feel it was a little pricey $27. My friend had the ceviche and she enjoyed. At 8 they switched the menu and the live music started. Service was good. Looks like a good place to have fun with friends read more

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Went to dinner at La Covina on a Tuesday night. The service was great and I would give the service a 4 star. They were on top of everything. Even overheard us talk about an upcoming birthday and brought us out a 2 pieces of cake. The food was ok. Nothing spectacular. We started with the grilled octopus. Not as charred as I would prefer but ok. The puffed pastry escargot was pretty good. Never seen it done in 1 large pastry shell. Finished with the duck with rice, peas and carrots. The duck could have had a crispier skin. read more

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Can't believe it took us this long to make it upstairs! Came here for the free wine tour - and we ended up doing the premier tasting on the second floor. It's $10 for two pours of their premier wine of either red or white. We opted the red route and loved each one (I forgot the names). Then we went upstairs and got a table for our family of seven. After spending four hours, it was well worth the price. We shared the short rib sliders, steak frites and Caesar salad. The kids got fries on the side. Their espresso martinis were different, with a marshmallow topper (honestly, this could have gone without). Their sangrias were very tasty. Then ordered a beer here and there. Our server was amazing! I wish we got her name. She served our table of seven on Saturday, 1/17/2026. Can't wait to come back just me and my fiance for date night! read more

Holy sh***. This food was pure ART. We ordered the roasted oysters, piscato and chips, and the sea bass for the Mr. and lamb for the Mrs. I was floored. This is no normal resteraunt, the food melts in your mouth and every small detail is done with intention and care. Our waiter and the staff were accommodating, sweet and very knowledgeable. Even for being a busy time of year, the ambiance was relaxing and luxurious and comfortable. Perfectly matched to the food. This is a must try, and I highly recommend the blood on the water drink! read more

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This place is so beautiful! I'm in the love with the atmosphere. We had a reservation for dinner at 7, so until then we sat at their patio bar outside. Beautifully decorated, peaceful little corner of town, no loud traffic mowing through, and right on the water. The bar staff greeted us and explained their drinks to us, trying to get us the best drink suited to our taste. This was pleasant, and really helpful! We went inside for dinner and the staff were so sweet, attentive and polite. I didn't have to ask for anything! The food itself was impeccable. We started with the lobster bisque and the prosciutto and pomodoro salad. Both were outstanding, I have a newfound love for palm hearts! The lobster bisque was unlike anything I've had before, creamy and delectable. We then ordered our entrees, I got the tortellini and my partner got the chicken. Both were so fabulous! The tortellini had so many flavors in it, it was hard to get bored. The sauce that the chicken was served in was SO yum, I couldn't get enough of it. Chicken was cooked to perfection, super juicy. We paired our dinners with a house picked Chardonnay, and we were so pleased. We were celebrating my birthday, so at the end they brought us out a little birthday desert. I couldn't tell you what it was, but the flavor was so light and delicious. It was the perfect ending to our fabulous meal. Overall this place is amazing, the service is outstanding, we were there for hours and didn't feel like we were being rushed out. They made us feel special even though there were other parties around. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Service was great & loved the appetizers! The wine was so delicious & cold can't wait to go back to dinner, lunch was perfect! read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We have been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Stopped in for a rooftop brunch this time. Grabbed the Minorcan salad and a choripan. Both were fresh and pretty tasty. Service was fast and views were great. Nice place to chill. read more

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I had read about La Cocina and wanted to try it. What better time than my birthday. It's a good thing we went on a special occasion because La Cocina is definitely "special occasion" pricing. I'm pointing that out early in the review because IMO that puts it against Lama, Collage etc, as top local special occasion restaurants. However, the lack of ambience at La cocina, put it at a disadvantage compared to other high-end restaurants in Saint Augustine. Why don't they use the outdoor patio facing the sunset? It must be in their lease because it makes no sense. The restaurant layout Gives me the feeling that I'm in a lobby awaiting some far better experience happening beyond the walls. That said, we did have an excellent meal and great service. We started with a glass of house wine. All wines by the glass are from the San Sebastián winery which is below the restaurant. If you want something different you have to order a bottle. I'm not excited by that idea but again, it must be in their lease or partnership because why else would a restaurant agree to that? Our server, who was excellent but I can't remember her name!!!, suggested we start with the Menorcan salad. It's a watermelon salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and feta tossed in a datil pepper vinaigrette. I'm so glad we followed her advice because I'm still dreaming about that thing. I would come here for that salad alone! My main was the Filet Mignon which was perfectly cooked medium rare and crusted with a blue cheese and mushroom sauce that was not overly strong. It was a nice addition. Served with carrots and mash potatoes that were good but not as amazing as the filet. My husband had the Chilean Sea Bass that was also suggested by our server. Perfectly cooked and we loved the quinoa as well. Our server surprised me with a delicious happy birthday dessert that was on the house. Very nice of the restaurant to do that! I gave the rating of four stars because, while the meal and service were both excellent, the restaurant room it self needs to make changes. read more

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The staff was very wonderful and welcoming, especially if you've already done the tour. The food was amazing. I had the blackened salmon with edamame and potatoes very well seasoned. Very beautiful atmosphere. read more

Delightful staff. Awful food. Ridiculous prices for the quality. Ordered their signature shrimp dish, the duck, filet mignon and Brie appetizer. Only the steak was acceptable. The shrimp dish had an off taste. The Brie dish was nothing, and I've never had tougher duck. For the three of us with no alcohol, I paid $207. Never again. Never. read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - Receipt for over priced, mediocre food. - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We made same-day reservations on a Wednesday and found plenty of availability. The restaurant offers a full dinner menu indoors, while the patio features a more limited selection. The lobster bisque was outstanding and an absolute must-try. The peri peri chicken was also excellent--while it could have been a bit crisper, the flavors were truly delicious. The service was generally good, but they didn't come to refill our drinks until after we had finished eating, and I had to ask. The interior was clean and inviting, making for an overall pleasant experience. read more

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The indoor dinner seating was amazing. Cute Christmas decorations. The soup was beyond amazing, a lobster bisque. The filet was cooked perfect and the whole meal was amazing! read more

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Our son hosted our 50th anniversary dinner here. Javier was our main server & was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meals & the desserts were fantastic. read more

Not very good at all. Place looks great, menu looks great but that was about it. Maybe it was because we went on an off night but so disappointed. Appetizers were good but took forever to order and bring to the table. Our entrees came out COLD. I mean come on. We sent it back and of course that was a big mistake, they nuked it. Terrible. Our waiter, well that is another story. Never saw him, spent too much time much time in the back read more

A lovely experience at this new location. Had a reservation around sunset to take in the view. Inside the restaurant, you don't really get the full golden hour light due to the enclosed nature of the venue. So walk outside if you want to see the view. Having my name printed on the table card was a nice touch. Gina was our excellent server and we felt well taken care of. The ceviche was incredible. Our mains were the Gambas blackened Argentinian red shrimp and the Chilean Seabass. Both were delicious. J vineyards pinot gris was fantastic. Will be back! read more

The good: some of the best filet and shrimp dishes we have ever had including NYC, DC, Paris, and others. The pear salad was amazing. Incredible sauces. The bad: The charcuterie was meh at best. Wine by the glass was local and simply not good (tho not bad). Ambiance / atmosphere screams 1970s Knights of Columbus. It's bad folks. The Ugly: No full bar. Beer and wine only. read more

Ashley is an absolute gem! We had a blast talking to her. Food was great. Ceviche had great flavor and balance. The PBT was delicious, but very rich, so come hungry. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and food. The limited menu has a gem for every taste. Worth the money!

Chef Noberto and team did a fantastic job with our rehearsal dinner! Zoe was amazing to work with and all of our guests were raving about the food!!! Could not have picked a better location with such a cozy ambience for our family and friends!! Highly recommend!! read more

Our food was good. Yuca fries were perfect. Cocktails were mehhh. Should've ordered a sangria. Super loud music outside during lunch, couldn't even hear my friend seated across from me. Outside vibe couldve been better if the music was a little lower. Inside vibe was a bit nicer, but too quiet, quirky fancy. Inside maybe better for a nice dinner. Service was good and they didn't seem to mind when we moved inside. read more

Service was very friendly and expedite! The food was surprisingly good. ALL OF IT. Appetizers, entrees, desserts, coffees... EVERYTHING! read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - Desserts were delicious - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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La Cocina was good. The quality of the food was excellent. The service was good and the server was able to answer all our questions about the food. Definitely check out the menu before going because you may have people in your party that would have a hard time selecting a dish. However overall the food was prepared well, flavorful and cooked how we order it. I recommend your try the octopus starter. It's was my favorite dish of the night. Parking is available in front. read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Booked a reservation for a wine pairing dinner 2 months ago for Nov 4, 2025. I received a call canceling our reservation because they booked reservations OVER our existing reservation. They could not accommodate us in any way except for the day we are leaving. Obviously a 2 person bill is not as important to them above a party they booked afterwards. horrible customer service. Have been loyal customers to the winery since 1990. Terrible way to treat people. Just unacceptable business practice. read more

Amazing from start to finish! The pear salad, lobster bisque, short ribs, tortellini, and chocolate dessert were all fantastic!

The food is excellent, my husband ordered fillet mignon and I ordered tortellini delicious both. The ambience very relax and the service was amazing. read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We had lunch here the other day. We sat inside. So beautiful. Excellent service. The food was just absolutely delicious. Will definitely go again. Thank you. read more

Pricey, and you get what you pay for. Excellent service by friendly staff. We both ordered Piri Piri Chicken for evening dinner. Very nice presentation. Tasted wonderful. Nice spice, not overbearing. Veggies were done but not too done. Had chocolate for dessert with coffee. It was a very nice evening meal to start our Anniversary weekend. We will return on our next visit to St Augustine Beach. read more

My family and I stayed at the hotel and this was the restaurant inside. The food was very good. I started out with the brie appetizer which was very flavourful. I had the beef short ribs which was very delicious, the sauce really made the dish. The service was very good, we really enjoyed our whole visit. read more

Their original restaurant was much better. The waitress in the new location came from the winery. She made it well known that this was just a paycheck, it was the only reason that she was waitressing. I wanted the Brie appetizer like I had had before. Was told we'd have to go to the patio to order and eat it out there. Could not bring it in. Personally I've never been in love with their food but go to make my husband happy as he love it and I love him. They need to send the waitress to waitress school. Her personality really does suck. We both had the Rack of Lamb. It was the ok. Old Inn & Restaurants is much better. After 8 years of coming to this restaurant at least twice a year WE WILL NOT be back!!!! Good luck! read more

Amazing food and service. My 12 year old did not like his Korean ribs so we ordered him another meal definitely wasn't expecting to have the $44 meal deducted from the tab that they did. We did not realize until after we left. Gina was very sweet to do so thank you Gina. My teens loved their lamb and my sea bass was incredible. Nice hidden gem of a restaurant read more

We know La Cocina from when they were on the Island. With the move over to the winery, the only thing that transferred was the quality of the food. Everything else got left behind! Ambiance -noisy and very cold inside. When asked to warm up the room; response " ...doors are open and we need to keep it cold for the staff." Wine - by the glass only, serving local St. Augustine winery. Want something different? Need to buy a bottle. Will not be taking the trip "over the bridge" to revisit. read more

Our main entree was Seafood Cazuela. The seafood was cooked perfectly. The combination of flavors of the seafood, cilantro, peas, and a very delicate coconut sauce was exquisite. No one item overpowered another; it was a perfectly balanced blend of flavors. We had a Brie appetizer that was a cut above with the apricot chutney and strawberries. I had read the reviews prior to our visit and several mentioned a server named George as a delight. We agree-he should open a school for servers, and we had great service from others who came to our table to fill waters or see if we needed anything. The restaurant is classy and comfortable and quiet enough that you can enjoy a conversation without raising your voice. I had to rate it 5 stars as I can't think of a single negative thing about it. read more

La Cocina At The Cellar Upstairs - Seafood Cazuela - American Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We celebrated a birthday here and were disappointed by the quality and value. The one positive was the lobster bisque which was delicious. We asked the waitress for recommendations and she told us everything is good. We had the Korean beef which had zero sauce and was served with white rice. It was dry beef with plain white rice. The tortellini was a generous portion and very creamy but could have used more pasta for a pasta dish. The sea bass was a nice size as well and cooked well though could have used more flavoring. It mentioned a citrus salsa which was maybe a spoonful at most. The chocolate mousse was large enough for my two kids to enjoy though not very exciting. The coffee dessert was the worst description for an item. We got two bites of a puff pastry and lots of coffee flavored mousse. Glad we ordered two desserts because when we asked the waitress about dessert portions sizes, she was vague and not helpful. The above food plus two glasses of wine was over $200. The meal wasn't worth that much. The waitress was not useful at all given this was our first time here. We would not recommend this place. read more

The food is amazing. Smaller restaurant inside a hotel. The staff were accommodating and super nice. Hidden gem

My husband and I had a spectacular Christmas dinner at La Cocina while visiting St Augustine. They had a set menu for $50 per person, with two soup options, two salads, five entrees, and one dessert. We each started with one of the soups, both of which were delicious. I've never had churrasco soup before, but it's simply a creamed steak soup. The flavor was wonderful, as was the fantastically rich and creamy lobster bisque. We both had the seafood salad. It was a nice portion of thinly sliced cucumbers, chopped seafood mixed with light mayo, mashed avocado, and mixed greens. For our entrees, I had the lobster tail topped with crab, and my husband had the lamb chops. The lobster tail was larger than you usually get in this type of entree, and the crab was closest to imperial style. The flavors were wonderful, especially dipped in their wonderful scampi butter. The lobster was served with asparagus and mashed potatoes, which were made all the better by drizzling on some of that scampi butter. My husband's four lamb chops were small, but perfectly cooked. He also had mashed potatoes and asparagus as his sides. For our desert, they served a chocolate raspberry mouse cake. It was a nice sized portion, and a perfect complement to the meal. Service was impeccable, and each dish came out perfectly timed. Portions were slightly larger than expected, and we were both stuffed when finished. We were delighted with La Cocina's Christmas meal, and would highly recommend them! read more

What a lovely way to spend a Sunday. Took my son to brunch at a place neither of us have ever been to before. A great restaurant located inside of a nice looking hotel on St. Augustine Beach. The staff was super friendly and they worked together as a cohesive team. If was great to see even the manager refilling mimosa glasses. And if you needed more water another waitress would come by on her way from her own table to fill glasses at another table. The food and the mimosa were all you could eat and drink for 35.99 which waa not bad for what you got. Crab cakes, sauteed red potatoes, baked salmon with capers, paella with mussels, French toast with fresh fruit and caramel sauce and syrup, cinnamon buns, tirumasu, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey bacon, crepes, avocado toast with a poached eggs, spring mix salad with pears, etc. I really enjoyed the whole experience and will be glad to take the hour drive back down to St. Augustine to have it again. They will be doing the brunch twice a month. They offer 25% to St. Augustine residences so please show your drivers license and ask for your discount and enjoy yourself. read more

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We used La Cocina to cater our wedding reception and it turned out AMAZING the food is hands down the best food ever! The servers went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the night. Highly recommend this company to cater any type of event. read more

This was our first time to this restaurant on Easter Sunday. They had a preset menu with choices of 4 entrees, 2 soups and 2 salads. Dessert was a sampler of 2 desserts. I am giving them a solid 4.5 stars. We liked everything we had but I want to go back and try their regular menu another time. Service was excellent, not only from our server but everyone else who brought the bread, refilled water and everything else. There is a lot of space between tables and we liked our corner table very much. It has the ambiance of being in someone's nice home. Portion sizes were not huge and we appreciated having a more reasonable plate of food. We started with the beef lentil soup and then a caesar salad. My husband had the lamb shank and I had almond crusted salmon. The fish was cooked perfectly. Both meals came with mashed potatoes and the cutest carved out zucchini basket filled with carrots, asparagus and zucchini strips. I did not try the lamb but my husband said it was very good. Dessert was chocolate mousse and some kind of mascarpone cake, just a few bites worth which I thought was just enough. We will definitely return. read more

So I've been to the lions share of great dining spots in St Augustine over the last 9 years since moving here from Charleston. Candidly when we first arrived in 2013 there were really good restaurants and a handful of excellent restaurants. That's all changes and St Auggie has stepped up her game. You can add La Cocina to the list of excellent restaurants and I'd never heard of this place until last week. OMG. What a treat! I had the Short Rib while my wife dined on the Penne Pasta with Shrimp. Both over the top choices! I'll make sure this spot if a go to restaurant when we want extremely great food and service! A real winner in my book! read more