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.

In love with their coffee. I had the one with maple and it was so yummy!! Also my daughter and I…read moresplit the yogurt bowl and the granola was amazing. Would definitely recommend this place.

This cool eatery and coffee shop which specializes in health and wellness and in creating…read moredelectable treats that are made without refined Sugars and gluten. We visited this location twice during our stay in St. Augustine as it was quite convenient to our hotel. The café is very clean, modern, and inviting. The staff is quite friendly and welcoming. This is definitely a 'must stop' for anyone with dietary sensitivities.

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.

We had such a great first experience here! This was a last-minute decision, so we didn't have a…read morereservation. We called to see if they might have a table available, and they said they could accommodate us but that there might be a 15-20 minute wait. They told us to come in so they could add us to the waitlist, so that's exactly what we did. While we waited, we headed upstairs to the bar for a drink. Luckily, we were able to find two seats at the bar, which worked out perfectly since it was me, my husband, my father-in-law and his wife. I ordered the Cannonball, and wow, it was so good! I would definitely recommend it and would absolutely order it again. My husband had the Evening Star, which he really enjoyed as well. It was definitely on the drier side, but still really good. As we were finishing our drinks, we were told our table was ready, so we headed downstairs and were seated outside on the patio. It was a hot day, but thankfully there was an umbrella over the table, which made a huge difference. It actually wasn't bad at all! And then came the moment that really impressed me about the staff. When we got upstairs to the bar, I had left my purse hanging on the back of my chair! I was carrying a few bags and must have been distracted because I completely forgot it. To my surprise, the amazing bartender actually brought my purse downstairs and found us at our table to return it. I was SO shocked that I had left it behind and so incredibly thankful that he noticed it, kept it safe, and then took the time to find us. I can't thank him enough! What an amazing and attentive staff. For an appetizer, we ordered the fried green tomatoes and WOW they were absolutely delicious! Definitely something I would order again. For my entrée, I went with the hand-cut filet, cooked medium well. It was perfect! I personally prefer steaks that are on the thinner side, not overly fatty, and nice and tender, and this was exactly what I like. I probably could have ordered it medium, but since it was my first time here, I wanted to play it safe and make sure there wasn't any blood in the center. Overall, we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Great drinks, delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, and most importantly, such an amazing and attentive staff. Since this was our first visit, my husband and I will definitely be making reservations ahead of time next time so we can hopefully sit upstairs and enjoy the beautiful water view. Already looking forward to coming back!

Delicious and unique items on a great menu...this is a very large restaurant with many different…read morerooms. You can dine indoors or out and also rooftop. We started with the Cuban egg rolls, what a great idea, pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and mustard all packed in an egg roll wrapper. Next was the onion soup very rich and comforting . The NY Strip stuffed with Boursin cheese and garlic shrimp just incredible. French dip made with NY Strip good but not great . Show stopper of the evening was the key lime crème Brûlée, simple but simply irresistible. Our waitress was great, shout out to Mirela Great bar area as well , great vibe and view of Castillo de San Marco from the rooftop. Parking can be hard to find so get there early and definitely make a reservation

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.

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.

I was headed to Cousteau's for a milkshake and was thrilled to find a Parlor Donuts. I had been to…read morethe Orlando location and knew what to expect. Counter staff was welcoming and helpful. I ordered a honey glazed donut, which the team glazed upon receiving my order. My donut- really more of a pastry or cronut, was dripping with honey frosted goodness! Light and fresh, one is more than enough to satisfy! Interior is fairly spacious with good seating. Room is clean and aesthetically appealing.

Service is always excellent and super quick. The inside is clean with some seating and plenty of…read morefree parking. Donuts always come out on a flakey fresh croissant with different flavors and fillings like coconut cream pie :-) so yummy !!

Make a reservation and then relax and enjoy. Beautiful…read moresetting but we opted for indoor due to it being Florida in August. Server was great, I only wish she had given the brewer with beer choices instead of just "a lager". She knew them when pressed but it's nice to know who the brewer is, especially if it's local. Food was great all around! I had the Shrimp and Grits. Grits were creamy cheesy and great compliment to the Shrimp. Husband has Shrimp and Fish and said both were excellent! Glad we got to check it out!

A beautiful restaurant on the waterway! Make sure you make a reservation because they go quickly…read morebut first come first serve is out side under the covered patio or the high tops inside. The employees were super friendly and kind with smiling faces and very helpful! The food was super yummy! we started with gator bites and ooooh they were perfect. The trout was crispy and delicious with a deviled egg sauce on top. The linguine was exactly what I was dreaming of - Not too spicy at all but they will lower the spice. Truly can't wait to come back.

My significant other found this little gem on the way to see the capybara's next door after reading…read moreall the crazy good reviews for Buena Onda Café. Seeing a 4.9 rating honestly made me pretty skeptical becuase usually places that hyped never live up to it. But wow... this one actually did. I'm pretty sure my 5 stars are gonna help push this place to a full 5.0 The design itself is cute but not exactly perfection, and the checkout line process could definetly be smoother during busy times. BUT the food... thats where this place absolutley shines. The Arepas Special with the corn pancakes filled with eggs, avocado and tomatoes was an absolute BEAST. Fresh, flavorful and super satisfying. Then the Avocado Toast with the sweet pumkin pieces just blew the rest of our taste buds out the window. Such a weird combo on paper but somehow worked sooo good. And finishing it all with a Cafe con Leche and a blueberry scone just put the final dot on this breakfast experiance. It honestly didnt feel like "just breakfast" it felt like an experiance you remember later. Big shoutout to Huhny for a human she is! She absolutley knocked it outta the ballpark with recommendations, brought everything fast to the table, and you could really feel the passion and positive energy she delivered Thank you team, we'll 100% be back next time we visit your cool town St. Augustine.

A unique little breakfast spot offering both vegan and non-vegan options, coffee and pastries. Love…read morethat there was parking in the back and how the overall vibes were incredibly warm/ positive. The staff were super helpful since it was our first time, explaining the menu, options and provided recommendations. I ordered a vanilla latte iced w/ almond milk and the mushroom tostadas (which was a special) The vanilla latte was very good, creamy/ smooth vanilla taste. The mushroom tostadas were probably the best tostadas i've ever had. They were so flavorful and fresh I ate my whole plate. Definitely a must try if you're from or in the area.

Service was fantastic for being fairly packed midday! Our server made sure waters/drinks were…read morereplenished and food came out quick. The shrimp and grits was some of the best I've had in Historic St. Augustine! Not sure if the added sausage is necessary to make it such a memorable dish, but definitely added to the flavor. Great vibe inside!

Calamari was great Bread and butter was amazing…read more Waiter came quickly Sat outside and got to here live music Amazing service and food