Weekend nights are the busiest here so had to wait thirty minutes but got a great table with a…read moreperfect view of the live band "Thelonious Crunk" playing classic cover songs. The male server was attentive and competent but my craft beer was poured as a low abv sour and not my Swamphead IPA hazy request, which was switched out quickly. My Prohibition Burger & Egg was seasoned perfectly and the boiled cajun peanuts had a nice unexpected spicy kick. Aside from the tasty eats, the beautiful 1920's themed bar is notably a mixologists dream. Maybe add a true Speak Easy to the place which would be a cool addition. There was a walk thru to a pricey steakhouse, but not hidden so not really a Speak Easy concept if that was the intent.

To me the food was as you expected it to me. They are right in the middle of downtown historic St…read moreAugustine. I loved the interior of the restaurant and thought the decoration fit the theme. The server was nice but definitely it seemed a little overwhelmed with how busy that place seemed to operate. It is a tourist area so they definitely didn't seem fully prepared for the volume they were going to have that day.

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.

Neds is still on my favorites list. I ordered the Southside salad and it was packed with flavor --…read moreveggies, fresh, and really well balanced. The service was quick, the food came out fresh and everything tasted amazing. Highly recommend if you're looking for something light and filling.

12.19.25 Friendly…read moreservice, though our table had mixed feelings about the food. I ordered the cheesesteak with fries and a slice of peanut butter pie. The steak was overcooked for my taste, but the fries were excellent, and the pie was absolutely divine. The rest of my family really enjoyed their entrées. We did have a funny moment when my brother‑in‑law tried to order a dessert they didn't have... then chose another one they also didn't have. He finally settled on the tiramisu, and our server ended up giving it to him complimentary, which was a thoughtful touch.

Great food, excellent service. The staff is friendly amd food great....we once had a bad experience…read moreand they made it right, refunded the meal...which led us to coming back and boy we were excited, happy and enjoyed everything

A little gem found in Lincolnville with St. Augustine. Wow I had a breakfast burrito the size of a…read morefootball and filled with everything imaginable.

Was here twice in the same day. First time for cocktails at the bar and the second for dinner…read more Both experiences were very good! The first time we were served by Angel at the bar and she made rum runners on the rocks & my wife had the mango paradise. Both were very refreshing! So much so we had several each as we watched the Cubs on TV. Fly the W! Angel and the vibe at the bar is very chill & welcoming. Our second encounter was for dinner a couple of hours after our first encounter and even at 8:30PM there was still a wait. We actually ate outside at one of the booths where its first come first serve. This time we just had a couple of beers each along with our entrees. I had the Seafood Combo which was trigger fish & shrimp (blackened) with 2 sides (fresh greens beans & cole slaw). My wife had the Sunset Shrimp Pasta Bowl which had 9 pieces of shrimp in a cream based sauce which she said was fantastic! We also got a free t-shirt for our efforts! Woohoo! If visiting St. Augustine Beach give the Sunset Grille a try!

It was next to hotel and late and open so we went…read more The chowder mixed with conch was flavorful and good. Their chowder is nice thickness. The bisque was good as well. The ruby reds are fantastic. Easy to peel and the cocktail sauce was nice. Should have ordered more. The butter is too watery and doesn't provide much flavor for it. The grouper was bland and boring. Blackened is apparently just burnt without flavor. The cream sauce didn't help. The collard greens I took one bite and that was it. Just nothing to it. The beans and rice was ok. Coconut shrimp was too sweet with the pina sauce. Just ok. Kids loved the kraft Mac and cheese. And the burger was very bland. Nice bun though. The key lime pie was sweet but the crust was good. Their service is quick and the food is served even quicker.

Can't say enough about this hidden gem in St Augustine. Just a short walk off of St George Street,…read moreyou can get the best priced food I got my entire trip. The wings were amazing, burgers were good, and the Nacho Fries were so good they were gone before I could take a picture. Waiter was an absolute beast, constant supply of Ice Cold Michelob's. The atmosphere was also really good, not like the trailer parks back home.

Like the adventurous take on some food items. Maybe we just ordered wrong things…read more The apple pie chicken sandwich was ok. Different but wouldn't order it again. The cheese steak egg roll was good. The mini hot dogs the kids didn't like cause bread was too hard. The fries are fries. Fried Oreos were over cooked and not enough batter. Nothing impressed.

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.

We had a wonderful dinner on their patio last night! Our server, Ireland, was helpful and…read moreknowledgeable- and helped steer our choices when we asked questions. It was a birthday dinner, and there was a card on the table for me. Our whiskey sours were great and very reasonable for $8 each. The escargots were delicious and the extra half baguette came in handy. My Peking Duck was great, the skin was crazy crispy, even with the lovely orange sauce. My husband had Beef Wellington for.the first time, and asked why he hadn't had it before it was so delicious. The chocolate mousse and berry crepe were wonderful. Not cheap, but if you enjoy fine dining - so worth it. A great evening! We are going back.

Service was great on a crowded Thursday evening before a show. I do notrecommend the chicken. It…read morewas rubbery and just not fresh. You can tell from the photo that it just was not that great. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were all that I ate that night.

Hard to find a breakfast/lunch spot this good anymore. Brightly lit with ample seating. Great…read moreattentive service with a great selection on both the breakfast and lunch menu. I had the ham, eggs, home style potato with a fantastic buttermilk biscuit worth the trip all on its own. My wife had a tuna salad sandwich toasted with chips, excellent lunch item. Refills on the coffee were served with a smile. A definite do not miss if you're in St Augustine

Buyers beware!!! Extremely rude employee!!!! Food, mediocre. Bagels were great, but they are local…read moresourced, not from there. They use jimmy dean for sausages. View - only thing good about this place, but you can eat next door for the same view or just walk around. Barely any cheese on the breakfast sandwiches. Very basic! As for the staff......our waitress was good and helpful. Then, about 5 min before we were done, I received a phone call from my daughter and grandson because they got a new kitty. Not something you just talk over the phone about, needed FaceTime! The rudest person I believe I have ever met in 50 years of life, poked her head around the corner and very loudly stated she did NOT want to hear my conversation, and to turn my call down or get off. There was only 1 other customer there, on the other side of the room, we couldn't even see from our seats due to a wall. This was JUST an employee. This woman represented the owner, her sister! We immediately got up, without finishing, walked to the front where I said that was the rudest experience I had ever had. She continued with, "no what you are doing is rude!" I said answering a call from my daughter is NOT rude! Treating a customer this way is and I walked out. My husband went to pay, and asked her if she was the owner. She said no, my sister is. To which he replied, "then I don't want to hear another word out of your mouth! Your opinion does not matter! She didn't like that at all. We paid and tipped our waitress but will NEVER return! I hope that her sister takes this very seriously! It is not ok to be that rude to your customers! I would fire anyone who talked to my customers that way. There is a way to handle things you don't like. She had zero empathy and her approach was unacceptable. Her clout, lacking lol!

We were in town for a long weekend for a concert and stayed at the Embassy Suites down the street…read more I was on Instagram and this place popped up on my feed - decided to give it a try! Glad we did! We ended up walking there and it was easy to get to. When we walked inside, we were able to get a table inside right away. It was clean and cutely decorated. Our server came by quickly and got our drink and food order in. I ordered the breakfast tacos (comes with 2 good sized tacos) - sooooooooo good! They hit the spot! What got me... it had goat cheese on it! It was delicious. My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were good too! Definitely a great place for breakfast and lunch if you're in the area!! Apparently they have some great bloody mary's too!

If planning a breakfast out while visiting St. Augustine Beach give Beachside Diner a try but make…read moresure you pack some patience as you'll probably have to wait for a table as this place is popular. For our visit this time they said about a 30 minute wait which was actually 20 minutes. The vibe of the place is very cool with the old jukebox and a bar as well as tables both inside and outside. We were seated outside this visit which was fine as it was shady. I had the corned beef has with hash browns and 2 sunny side eggs. The corned beef is full of shredded corned beef with just a small amount of potatoes. The hash browns with onions were nice and crispy as I asked and the eggs were cooked nicely with the right amount of run when broken. My wife has the Classic Breakfast which is somewhat similar to what I had but with no meat. Hers was done nicely too. Thanks for a nice visit and see you the next time we're back to St. Augustine Beach!