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.

I visited on June 18th at around 6pm, and the only negative thing I have to say is about the…read moreattitude of the host at the entrance. When I arrived with my pregnant wife and my service dog, he asked somewhat curtly if it was a service dog. After I confirmed and thanked him, he rudely placed the menu on the table, turned around without saying another word or showing any basic courtesy, and just walked away with his back to us. It was a pretty cold and uncomfortable welcome. That said, the restaurant is absolutely charming. I really loved the interior ambiance--it's cozy, well-decorated, and has a very pleasant vibe. The food was extremely delicious. We ordered the Half Pound Ice Plant Burger and it was juicy, fresh, and packed with flavor. You could taste the quality in every single bite--the meat was perfect, the ingredients fresh, and everything very well balanced. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had recently. Despite the initial host experience, I would return without hesitation for the food and the atmosphere. Highly recommended, but they could improve the initial greeting.

Carnival Sweets was AMAZING! We were waiting on our driver to do the Saint Augustine Christmas…read morelights tour. We still had about an hour so we went on a walk to find some coffee. We got about halfway to where we were going and decided we weren't going to make it there and back on time. We crossed the street and turned around to head back to where we were parked. We walked up to Carnival Sweets and immediately noticed how absolutely charming the store looked. You went inside and it's such a quaint little store. We were immediately greeted by two men who were just the kindest. I purchased two honey bun cow tails for my children and then I ordered two hot chocolates and a strawberry lemonade. To receive your drinks, you go out the side door to the left, around the back. The hot chocolate with some of the most decadent that I have ever had. It was incredibly rich and very flavorful. The strawberry lemonade was also delicious. Between the cleanliness, the cutest decor, the kindest staff, and the delicious drinks, I wish I lived closer to come here more often. This is definitely an establishment that deserves your money and time.

Amazing!!! Customer service is 10/10. We got funnel cakes, ice cream, and milkshakes for my family…read more Every single thing was delicious. I wish I could add pics but I'm leaving this review the next day. I'm from Chicago and on my way home I remembered I had such a great experience I wanted to leave a review. When I come back in August I will be sure to add pictures. You won't be disappointed.

Excellent place to visit during these really hot summer days. The service is quick and efficient…read more Prices a reasonable. I went for sour flavors and was not disappointed. I combine pineapple and lemon. Try this place, you'll enjoy it.

These guys just stopped by my work and got us icee on a hot day. What a perfect treat. Their flavor…read moreoptions were delicious and it didn't taste syrupy like others. The guy running the truck was super nice and seemed to love his job. I'm very happy today because of this

This is absolutely the best frozen custard you will find in the Southeast or anywhere else they…read moreare. Sadly, there are not enough of these so I've traveled many miles to get to one. If you're in St Augustine, its right on the beach so you have the best of all possible worlds. I looooove the frozen custard sundaes but the ices are great in summer when you need liquid and frozen at the same time. It's just sad they're not open in winter. I love you, Rita, wherever you are!

The staff at this location is rude high school girls. Came here yesterday and emmie I believe was…read moreher name and she was super rude and judgmental on our order like getting a large ice cream is the craziest thing in the world. Girl your job is to scoop ice cream so do that with no comments. Her and whoever in the back kept saying "a large" with a snarky attitude. Wouldn't come back to this location

Came here just as they were opening. Ice cream was great and prices were reasonable for being right…read moreon the beach! My family enjoyed it a lot. Would definitely come back and try their snowballs or milkshakes. Great service as well.

This place is a unique ice cream experience. You can get traditional ice cream layered with a very…read moredelicious smooth and creamy Italian Ice. You can also get just an Italian ice! The only thing about this particular location is it is small and there's only a small place to sit outside and there's no drive thru. I really wish they had a drive thru like the Ormond location.

Yummy! Creamy…read morecustard layered with flavorful Italian ice and candies! Bonus! Free birthday treat if you use the app!

Love this place! Everything is delicious, the outdoor area is so cute! The staff is super friendly…read moreas well they have board games that you can play and there's a small bar out front that's nice for get togethers.

The shaved ice was on point just like I remembered it in Houston. I recommend the birthday cake…read more Great summer treat while it's hot out!

Great choices, fast and friendly service, and delicious Italian ice, ice cream and toppings…read more I'm finding pumpkin flavors disappearing fast this year and I was pleasantly surprised they are still carrying Pumpkin flavors. We'll be back!

I was in need of a sweet refreshing treat. I ordered the strawberry shortcake and my friend got the…read morecreamsicle flavor. Both were very delicious. There are so many options to choose from it could be overwhelming if it's your first visit. The store is cute with a few tables and chairs to sit. The employees were nice and gave great recommendations.