Excellent service with a polite and understanding staff. We had reservations but when the hostess went to seat us at the table she thought she available for us, there was a woman seated there by herself, clearly done with dinner, drinking water and playing with her phone. Meanwhile, every table was full and they were people like us waiting. She sat there for an additional 20 minutes while we waited. Yet the staff refused to chase her off, mostly because they were worried about her giving them a bad review. It's a sad state of affairs when inconsiderate and rude guests overstay their welcome at the busiest time of the evening. We were eventually seated when she finally left and had good service and good food. Many thanks to the hostess for doing her best to satisfy us without annoying the other customer. read more

This place is a bit of a hot mess. We had a dinner reservation for 8 PM at another restaurant but needed a quick snack around six. we went to the host stand and the man was planning to see us, but then another lady came up and said the kitchen is backed up and no more orders for 30 minutes so no table for us. They took our name and we sat at the bar. My husband was able to order french fries. They came out really fast. we sat here for about an hour and they never called us for a table. Luckily, we did have a reservation somewhere else. The fries were good, but nothing special. There was only two bartenders for the entire restaurant and they were pretty busy. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - fries - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

The good and the service. I ordered the blue crab cakes for dinner and one of them had a minnow cooked into it. I also ordered grits, thank God they were good because I really wanted some sugar and milk or cream with them but never could get my waiters Attention. We had told him when we sat down that we were excitedly celebrating my birthday and I was turning 65! He didn't make a big deal of it, I told him I don't drink much so could you recommend something. He recommended the blackberry lemonade which was like drinking a fruit punch. After dinner was over it was clear there was going to be no cake or celebrating. Actually he told us to go down the street to the donut shop and get donuts because they were so much better than what they had there read more

I took my daughter here for her birthday and it was amazing. The food was excellent, and the ambience of sitting outside was really nice and they even had a really good music player that was outside as well. I have not been there in years, but I will definitely be going back. read more

Stopped in for late lunch with my wife and kids. The service was good and the food was better. I got the Kauhi Mahi with cod fish and the mango pineapple salsa. It was served on a bed of rice with asparagus. It was very good. The fish was perfectly matched with the mango salsa and tasted excellent. The asparagus was done to perfection not overcooked and slimy. All in all great stop, very fresh tasting and good meal. read more

The service was good, we sat outside they had a live band. The salmon was delicious the rice was kinda hard it happens doesn't take away how good the food was, not pictured was the crab dip and the salads. If you like to drink their mojitos and espresso martinis are delicious. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Fresh Sterling Salmon, white rice - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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For a seafood restaurant the food is subpar. The only thing to order from the menu would be one of the shrimp items. The crab cakes were poorer the price. The crab clearly came out of a can and was augmented by too much filling. The service was good to a point with a young server who was clearly overwhelmed because it was a very busy night. The ambience is relaxed and friendly and informal. read more

What a terrible experience. Let me start with the good. Ok, all done. Now the bad. A 30+ minute wait for a table, so we stopped at the bar. I order an old fashioned. Certainly the worst old fashioned I've ever had. Tried to switch over to a beer, but the 2 bartenders were just joking around with each other and couldn't get them to help us. Hey, manager/owner - these 2 are costing you $$$ by not wanting to sell drinks. Finally got ones attention, and she said she was busy doing an inventory (at 6PM on a Saturday??!!??) so we could "have our booze." Again, costing the owner $$. Finally seated at a table outside and we waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. Finally, we had enough and left for another place nearby. I have no idea why anyone would come here. read more

Charming restaurant that offers Al fresco dining in the courtyard. The service was quick and pleasant. The fish was fresh and flaky. I recommend switching to a brioche bun for the sandwiches. My little guy who ordered ofc the kids menu was not impressed with his bacon cheeseburger because the bacon looked like bacon bits. He was really looking forward to a couple strips. I would visit again. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Kids bacon cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Went there as college students on spring break and it was the best food we had all week. We sat on the patio and the view and vibes were amazing. Weird looks from other customers as college students because I suppose it was more of an adult establishment but we'd go back for sure. I got the fresh caught Mahi and would recommend. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - View from patio - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Good food and service. The Caesar salad with mahi was very flavorful. Such a quaint place read more

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Lovely outdoor dining and great location. Service and food were very good and definitely recommend.

The patio is gorgeous and service was quick and pleasant. Food was just okay. Grits in the shrimp and grits were fantastic but shrimp were just meh. We also got a spinach and shrimp omelette which only had 1 shrimp on top as decoration. There were no shrimp inside the omelette or anywhere else on the plate. We told the manager when she asked how things were but she only responded with them having a new chef. Maybe go for the view and a cocktail and skip the meal. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Cocktails and coffee at brunch - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Lovely day for eating outside. We were very pleased with the food we ordered at brunch. My husband ordered a $6 spicy Bloody Mary and I got a drink off the regular menu. Hubs ordered a crab cake sandwich and I got the shrimp and grits. Both things were delicious. Definitely recommend going here if you're visiting the city. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Bimini breeze and spicy Bloody Mary - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Amazing anniversary Brunch! The special loaded Bloody Mary was a perfect start. Love how the character of this restaurant adds to the experience. Sarah took great care of us and we will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

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I had high hopes for this place but I'm never coming back. The hostess, who was an older white lady with short hair, was very rude to us. First, she completely ignored us when we first stood at the hostess stand and then she refused to call our party by name; she just asked if anyone wanted to sit at the section of the restaurant we had asked for. The women's bathroom has a very distasteful sign on the door that says "Wenches". We don't appreciate being referred to as prostitutes, even if it's supposed to be taken as a joke. These two things made us want to walk out and eat else where but we had driven all the way from Orlando to try OC Whites. The food is just ok, there "Famous" Clam Chowder has a metallic taste. I've had better soup at Panera. The Crab Cake tastes like it was previously frozen. The only good thing we really enjoyed was the Key Lime Pie. Definitely more of a place for older folks. It is reminiscent of a nursing home. Unless you find that ambiance relaxing, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

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The setting is lovely. The music just right. Great food and service made for a memorable night. Thank you OC Whites, Matthew, and Bob Patterson. God willing, we'll be back. read more

Amazing food and good service! Everything was delicious - we got the New England Clam Chowder, a couple of salads (one with grilled shrimp), and the golden fried shrimp. For both shrimp dishes, the shrimp was cooked to perfection. Our mixed drinks were good too (Passionfruit Mojito and Blackbeard Berry Lemonade). Overall, a really great experience! read more

CELIACS BE CAREFUL! It was not obvious that we could only order from the lunch menu so I had to go with my second pick. Then, trying to find a second gluten-free side that was available during lunch service was also a struggle. The blackened mahi mahi was good, the cucumber salad wasn't anything special, and there was a noodle in my steamed veggies so that was frustrating because I knew I'd be sick. I had thankfully already eaten my fish because after finding the noodle, there was no way I could eat anything else. The veggies they made special for me so I'd have a gluten-free side so it was pretty frustrating. My drink was definitely the highlight of the meal. The bimini breeze was everything I was hoping for. read more

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Delicious food great cocktails warm and cozy restaurant in great part of Old St Augustine. We had marvelous service from our waitress and hostess. read more

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Updated 05/26/22 It been a while since visiting St. Augustine. But just had to revisit O.C. White's, in the Historic District, have a wonderful dinner and update my review. I love what they do with their cocktails, very creative and so delicious. The Bimini Breeze and the Wicked Bikini Martini we're so refreshing. For starters the Crab/spinach dip and the seafood ball was fresh and tasty. The Dutch Garlic Sauté w/chicken was excellent. Tender chicken with lots of flavor. And the Worth Bowl, what can I say except colorful, delicious and highly recommend. Sorry but no room for dessert after this delightful experience. Lol read more

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First time here but won't be our last! Everything was great! The service was spot on! (Thank you Madison!). The whole atmosphere was very laid back and comfortable, very relaxing. We split a crab cake as an appetizer & it was wonderful! No fillers in sight, just lots of yummy crab meat. Very very good! For entrees we had the fried shrimp, crispy & delicious, and the "Crabby Catch of the Day" which was grouper topped with crab meat & a creamy sun dried tomato sauce. It was truly divine! Also if note was a delicious & refreshing cocktail called the Banana Cabana. It was a mix of pina colada, Kahlua, and bananas. In addition, there was live entertainment that was equally relaxing. Great place! read more

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Free parking is the best thing there is about OC whites. Outside dining is also very nice. Our waitress was attentive. The only problem is the food. I don't know what happened between January and September, but it was not the same dining experience. I'd pass on this one. read more

Went to dinner at OC White's restaurant. I love the atmosphere there. There is outdoor seating but we decided to sit inside due to inclement weather. The doors were open and humidity did make an impact on us as the A/C duct had condensation dripping on our heads. We moved the table a bit and we were fine. Our server was wonderful as she had a great sense of humor. She was prompted and efficient. Our calamari was served swiftly but it was stone cold. The marinara was piping hot. From the looks of the fried shrimp I could tell they were delicious and I was told they were. My Parmesan crusted flounder was very dry so I ate the broccoli. Next time we come I'll be sure to get the fried shrimp and sit outside. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Calamari and side salad. - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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We've been here for brunch and it nice. Dinner this time was a big disappointment. The food with one exception was forgettable. The service simply wasn't; never saw our server during the meal. There was no checking on drinks, no asking if things were okay, just not there. Cool place and location, but don't think we will be back. And I rarely give a bad review. read more

Oh my gosh, this place was a TREAT! From the service to the food to the ATMOSPHERE, we were delighted. The outdoor seating was covered in the most luscious smelling flowering vine that created the most amazing dining experience. The food was wonderful and the service was great. Very memorable experience! read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Fresh catch of the day. - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

The servers were lovely and treated me and my family very well, the food arrived fast however the fish was very very very dry and the fries tasted as if they'd been purchased from the store. I ordered the fish and chips. Lovely ambiance but just cannot get over the ridiculous prices and how bad the food was read more

Spacious patio with live music. Brought our dog and they gave us some water for him! Wait staff was very friendly and the coconut shrimp was so good. The mojito was also surprisingly good (hard to find a good mojito). Overall great restaurant that i would recommend. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Mojito on the patio - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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When in St A your opportunities for incredible food can be found in so many locations! As locals, we can get spoiled - but, you can never go wrong with lunch at OC White's ... the patio, the porch, the inside, the upstairs - it's a phenomenal part of the landscape of St A ... and enjoys private parking and harbor views. Today, our server Katelynn did a great job taking care of us and getting our order in and out - timing could've been a little better - apps and entrée at the same time - but that's not a big deal! Definitely recommend them! read more

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Best Martinis around. Food is good too!! Blackened Shrimp - awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!! Best place to sit is upstairs covered patio, ESPECIALLY when it rains read more

Food is great and fresh so tasted great. Also Easy close parking to the restar aunt. Service was good fast and friendly . The resta taunt was clean and well designed. Also they have a well designed parking lot nearby that only serves this restaurant. read more

We decided to eat here because it was close to the B & B we are staying at. Our waiter, Corey, was above average, but not in the "to be remembered class. No major mistakes,(more on my "Pirate Burger" later), but nothing standout either. Had to wave him down to request a drink refill. I and a couple other people in our party ordered the "Award Winning" clam chowder. Not sure who gave the award or if there were any other candidates for the prize. It was passable, but definitely not "Award Winning" in my opinion. My wife and a couple other people in our group ordered the coconut shrimp. I tasted one of my wife's, and it was very good. I had considered ordering that entree, but instead I chose the "Pirate Burger" rare to medium rare with tomato, bacon and cheddar cheese. I mean how much damage can you do to a hamburger, regardless of what you call it? I think this may have been the first time in 87 years that I actually didn't finish eating a hamburger I had ordered. It was over-cooked, dry, tasteless, with two tiny slices of tomato and somewhat invisible bacon. Finally, one of my party ordered the 10oz ribeye steak. He said it was o.k. He was sitting next to me. From my vantage point, the steak looked over cooked (he asked for medium rare) and tough. As he was my guest, he was too much of a gentleman to complain. I'm going to skip ambience. It was a restaurant. 'nuff said. read more

The first thing I noticed about O.C. Whites is that we did not have to search for parking because they had their own parking lot. This was a plus being in the downtown area. Once we walked into the establishment I saw beautiful plants and scenery and because we were across from the Bridge of Lions we could look out at the water near the draw bridge. Now, I'm usually a spinach artichoke lover but when I saw the crab artichoke I was immediately sold and it did not disappoint. My husband had the fish and chips and I had the shrimp melt as my entree, which were both great choices. Last but not least the service was friendly and fast ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our dinning experience. Thanks O.C White, we enjoyed our meal, recommend this establishment and would visit again. read more

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After walking around town all day and night with 3 little kids and every place having long wait times on top of hangry parents we were so so so so grateful that O.Cs was able to take us and seat us right away! Despite the place being packed for a Saturday night! We sat outside- the ambiance was perfect as it was chilly but there were heaters throughout the outside area. Paired with the perfect calm lightening. We got to listen to live music too!! We were in for a treat.... I was excited for some yummy seafood as that is what there specially known for. We had great service, drinks, appetizers (calamari was cooked PERFECTLY!), and entrees. Unfortunately didn't have room for dessert lol. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Outside - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Excellent seafood risotto special! I came here tonight with the hubby for dinner we both ordered the special and loved it. Four stars only because the pricing on the menu is screwy. Lots of market price and the price for a pitcher of beer was not what we paid. We enjoy visiting restaurants in old buildings but we sat by the stairs on the second floor and watched the amazing staff have to carry up all the food and drinks, so if the service seems slow up there that's why. They are doing a great job but extra steps are needed. read more

Excellent food, friendly servers and beautiful ambience outdoor seating for a Sunday (live entertainment) brunch. I enjoyed the Queen's Breakfast. Absolutely mouthwatering-watering. The grits with cheese-perfect. St. Augustine, Fl. read more

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We say outside on a hot Saturday and loved the fans blowing everywhere to keep the air flow. The pina colada virgin was $6 expensive but delicious. I got the rock fish sandwich which was enormous and only half fit on the bun. My hubby got the burger and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was amazing despite having a lot of tables. read more

O. C. White's Restaurant - Pina colada - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

O.C. White's was our first food experience in St. Augustine and Lauryn made the experience perfect! She was super friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu and attentive throughout our entire visit! Her genuine smile made dining at O.C. that much more enjoyable! We started with recommended cocktails and a couple bowls of clam chowder. Perhaps the best chowder I've ever had, even better than mine! For entrees we had the shrimp and grits and the seafood combo. All of the seafood is cooked and seasoned perfectly, the grits were well seasoned and cheesy. The potatoes could use a bit more pizazz and the broccoli was a bit lackluster and unnecessary but everything else was definitely 5 star! Don't let the hostess fool you (she was a bit uptight), it's a laid back, upbeat restaurant that we'll definitely return to! read more

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First time try out this restaurant bad experience began with rude hostess who obviously was in a bad mood. Waitress took over 10 minutes to get a beer brought to table, food was hot and tasty large portion for a lunch, tried to make best of it until hostess came back to table next to us and began literally throwing the baby high chair into wall. That was it, got bill and left very disappointed- won't be back- too many restaurants in St Augustine who give good customer service and decent food. very unhappy customer read more

I have wanted to dine here for a long time and finally had a date night and enjoyed a late dinner. I adore their location, overlooking the river, city lights- the huge patio, historic house. All of it is magical. Saturday night they had live music- which was fabulous. We asked for outside seating and landed on the balcony instead of the patio. John urged me to order a drink, we both did- I got the berry lemonade cocktail and he got a bourbon cocktail. Both were very delicious- mine paired with my seafood delightfully. John ordered the coconut shrimp with fries and went with a cup of their clam chowder. He enjoyed his meal. I ordered a pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms & artichokes in a cream sauce- which was very filling and wonderful. I prefer soft bread with my pasta, so I didn't bother with the crostini that was served with my dinner. I took half of my food home, and enjoyed it the next day! Our server, Sarah, was excellent- very attentive, fast and just pleasant. I can't wait to dine here again! I'm going to have to come back for the holidays! read more