We used Purple Olive for our caterer for our wedding. Every single guest was raving about the food and appetizers, and the team did a wonderful job putting out the entrees and apps. Every time I turned around there was another tray of apps coming out, and it was all truly enjoyed by all of our guests. We cannot wait to go back to the restaurant for lunch/dinner, the new location is absolutely beautiful! read more

OUTSTANDING!!!! Inside was like a house full of family, just my cup of tea. Our waitress was EXCELLENT big shout out to 'Charyl B'. We started with drinks I ordered a Carpineto Rosso, Coconut Cocktail, Shirley Temple. Everything was great! Dishes ordered were a kids mac n cheese (homemade ) it was the best mac n cheese ever!! Best we have tried anywhere it was so buttery. Next dish was a kids chicken parmesan noodles looked to be pappardelle noodles. The chicken was cooked to perfection, suoer juicey. Perfect crust up top, sauce was delicious, not salty just super yummy. Noodles were wonderful. Lastly I got the sesame crusted tofu; it was perfect and had a crunch not soggy. It came on top of a bed of jasmine rice and onions. That was delicious. We ordered a creme brulee and I was happy they had coffee. Now for prices it was great! For food quality, portion size, only $75 with cash $78 with card. I love the cash method. Here are my scorings of everything: Carpineto Rosso 9/10 Coconut Mocktail 8/10 Shirley Temple 10/10 Kids Mac n Cheese 10/10 Kids Chicken Parmesan 10/10 Sesame Crusted Tofu 10/10 Creme Brulee 6/10 Coffee 10/10 Amazing spot I'll be back fo try some other menu items like the short rib over mashed potatoes I also love the kids menu it is priced well for portion and quality. Excellent job, Purple Olive we enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Moved to the new location. Having dinner tonight. Plenty of parking in the back. Crowded tonight we will have dinner at the bar. I had the 828 Chicken a stuffed chicken breast came with mashed potatoes broccoli and their red cabbage- yummy. Wife had short ribs yummy. Plenty of food we have leftovers. read more

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We were glad to find a reservation here on a Saturday night. It is a small, comfortable restaurant but they had plenty of room for our party of 6. We all enjoyed the appetizers and food. Highly recommend. read more

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The restaurant has moved to A1A anastasia blvd. A newly renovated bar has a vacation sea feel. Happy hour Sunday features 10$ cocktails and appetizers. The ahi tuna nachos and flat breads were a delight. The empanatas boasted rich beef fillings with the right touch of spice. Happy hour was super inexpensive and I can't wait to go back for a full dinner. read more

Super! Super! Super! Why? It was a wonderful experience. I had a party of eleven and anticipated all kinds of issues. We did not have one. Our waitress was patient, friendly and awesome. Our drinks were creative, fun, and yummy. I am an ole Gypsy customer and I loved the homage it paid to both Gypsy and Pape! Tip: MAKE RESERVATIONS. It's a hopping place. read more

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Ate at the new location of Purple Olive. Had yo sit at the bar but the bartender was good. We ordered the roasted olives, a shrimp curry soup and the shirt ribs. The olives were great as was the short rib. The soup was a tad too fishy. read more

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We enjoyed a lovely dinner at The Purple Olive and would absolutely recommend it. Even without photos, the food left a great impression. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan and the 828 Stuffed Chicken, along with the Cranberry Gorgonzola Salad and a classic Caesar salad. Portions were very generous, and everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. For dessert, we shared the crème brûlée, which was creamy and satisfying. The only small suggestion for improvement would be the garnish--ours came with two small pieces of diced pineapple, which felt a bit unexpected. We personally would have loved more traditional fruits like blueberries or strawberries. Overall, the atmosphere, food quality, and portion sizes made for a great dining experience. I highly suggest making reservations in advance, as this is clearly a popular spot. We would definitely return. read more

Sloppy! Lamb entree didn't match narrative on menu-full of fat and gristle. Everything room temperature. Special flounder was nice piece of fish way overcooked. Potato dish a strange mixture, bland, lacking seasoning, watery, and frozen cubes?? Very disappointing read more

Spent the weekend in St Augustine area with some family and she likes this place so we went for dinner, It was more of a higher end nice for a date night or first date kind of place. Great service. Nice portions nice looking place in a strip mall. Next our to a pizza place and a Hurricanes grill, We went with the Ahi Tuna dinner with was tasty and fresh Also went with the Paella seafood with chicken and sausage. Unfortunately they were out of clams so non in the meal only muscles and shrimp. chicken and fish. and Chopped up sausage. Could not tell what kind. Not much flavor in the pallela but the Ahi Tuna was great! We started with a shrimp bisque just ok needed more shrimp but tasty and a nice salad. read more

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Food was good. Party of four and we all liked our dinners. Think the eggplant was the favorite. Big portions. Service was attentive and friendly. We will be back. read more

Purple Olive Restaurant & Catering - Yummy drink. Sorry, don't remember the name. - Wine Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

One of my favorite restaurants in St Aug. Love the new location, and the same favorites from the old spot remain.

They moved to a free-standing building, atmosphere wasn't that great, not enough parking and their food was nothing yo write home about.

A networking group I belong to decided to have a post Christmas happy hour there. The place was packed, but we were able to fit in the back bar. Although I never got to taste any of the food that drink drinks were delicious and the staff was attentive. Tried one other time to go for my birthday for dinner with three other people and there was an hour wait at 5 o'clock. read more

I went with my dad, mom and wife on a Saturday night around 630P. The dining room was pretty empty so I was a little nervous. We started with the Dip trip. It comes with romesco, tapenade and hummus. I liked them all. I don't think the ladies liked the tapenade so I finished most of it. I also had the Lobster bisque. It was light on the cream which I prefer. The lobster meat was minced and settle on the bottom so don't forget about it! I ordered the Dijon salmon. It was served over lightly sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes. The mustard sauce was excellent. I would definitely get it again. My dad got the Lamb lollipops. I think there were 4 lollis so it's not a huge serving but with the apps it was enough. I tried one. It was cooked perfectly. I thought there was a little too much glaze that masked the lamb flavor but it was still good. It was served with mint and green beans. My wife got the Garlic shrimp fettuccini. She said it's the best scampi-ish dish she's had in a while. They used shaved garlic instead of minced garlic which is a little different. My mom is pescatarian so that limits her options. She went with the Eggplant. It's served in a deep dish that is probably as big around as a softball. It doesn't look like much when they dropped it of but it's packed in there. I had a bite. It was basically an eggplant lasagna. It's one of those places that you have to pay for bread service. That seems to be more and more common so I guess I better get use to it. For dessert we got a crème brûlée and the Chocolate with grand mar cream. The desserts were the most underwhelming part of the meal. I'm not a big chocolate fan. The crust on the chocolate dessert wasn't very good. The crème brûlée was a little on the eggy side. It could have used a little more vanilla or maybe some additional toasted sugar on top. We live 30-40 minutes north but I think this is a place we liked enough to come back. read more

The new location is beautiful! Food is perfect and staff is wonderful. So happy to have this little hidden gem on the island. Highly recommend! A++ read more

If you're seeking a dining experience that feels like a warm embrace from a loving family, look no further than Purple Roots. Nestled in the heart of Saint Augustine, this gem exudes a cozy, family-style atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality that sets the tone for a memorable meal. The menu at Purple Olive is a delightful fusion of flavors, showcasing a culinary journey that appeals to both traditional palates and adventurous foodies alike. Each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. Whether you're craving comfort classics or bold, innovative creations, there's something to tantalize every palate. What truly sets Purple Olive apart is their commitment to inclusivity. In addition to their mouthwatering meat dishes, they offer a fantastic array of vegan options that are just as indulgent and satisfying. From hearty tofu meal to vibrant salads bursting with fresh ingredients, vegans and non-vegans alike will find plenty to love on the menu. However, it's not just the food that steals the show at Purple Roots - it's the exceptional service that elevates the dining experience to new heights. The staff here are more than just servers; they're like old friends welcoming you into their home. Attentive, personable, and always ready with a smile, they ensure that every guest feels valued and well taken care of. In summary, Purple Roots is more than just a restaurant - it's a culinary haven where delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere converge to create an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're sharing a meal with loved ones or flying solo, a visit to Purple Roots is sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a satisfied stomach. They also do catering service for events. The items I tried - The Tuscan lentil soup, beet salad, sesame-crusted tofu and the decadent chocolate bomb were undeniable highlights, each dish a symphony of flavors and textures. My favorite was the Sesame Crusted Tofu with Jasmine Rice & Wok Seared Vegetables! Also outstanding was the Macadamia crusted halibut. Trio Dips - Hummus Tahini, Olive Tapenade, Romesco, Naan Bread, Carrot Chips Bomb. Chocolate Bomb- Molded Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Seasonal Fruit. Creambrulee read more

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Unfortunately the food was not good at all. This time I ordered short ribs which act was an overdone and flavorless chuck roast. No seasoning at all. We tried to eat in bar and asked if fan could be turned down and were told manager would not allow it! Not sure what happened with chef and service! Will not recommend or be back read more

wow! Love their new location. Everything about our experience was wonderful. The food, the pricing, the bar area A happy hour pricing and selections were great. First Night for dinner the next hike returned to have happy hour in the bar area Highly recommend this place. Longtime guests at their former location and will continue to visit at their new location as often as we can read more

This is a very nice quiet restaurant. We've enjoyed visits on Saturday evenings after attending St. Anastasia services. Not a place for noisy children since tables are small. Located between Seafood Kitchen and Romano's pizza, parking can be "iffy" when live music is going on at the local bar in the strip mall. I've enjoyed lamb chops and my DC savored steak. The desserts are delicious and the staff personable and attentive. We will return read more

Outside dining was so pleasant and our waitress was wonderful! Dinner was delicious. I've never been disappointed at purple olive. Will miss them being so close to us at the old location but will certainly make the drive to their new location! FYI...parking is tight! read more

The new location has been renovated with soft color and room to feel comfortable by a table. The service is friendly and efficient. The food presentation and quality are good. read more

Lively restaurant slightly out of downtown St Augustine (which was good for us!) It's not far out of town, just right over the bridge. We were happy to be out of the fray. Excellent food which was flavorful and expertly cooked. Unexpectedly large portions, which is rare for this caliber of restaurant. Both the salmon and the tofu dishes were wonderful. Our server, Mark, was top tier with the perfect balance of attention and allowing us to enjoy our dining experience. We look forward to returning on our next visit to St Augustine. read more

This is one of our favorite place. No reservation required and will always get served. Food was excellent and very fresh Ambiance is clean and cozy. Try it and you will love it. read more

We are here last night with friends, sat in bar area at a high top. Food was good! The door behind the bar, must be storage or something- kept slamming loud- they need something on the door to make it not slam. Chairs have no backs so had to hold my coat on lap and put our purses in window sill. Tables all had napkins shoved under to stop from rocking. They need to put money into some better seating/ tables. read more

Any time we are in town we try to visit Purple Olive. It has been our family favorite for years. We always come with my mom and grandparents. The building is small, cozy, and upscale. It is fine dining and the food is terrific. It is one of those places where truly every single dish is phenomenal. That's the sign of a great chef and business model in my mind! We enjoy our experience here every time and cannot recommend it enough! I love the tofu and any of their seafood! On our recent visit we got a salad and appetizer both which we enjoyed. I was a big fan of the salad! For my entree I got the tofu which was delicious like always! We splurged on dessert (see the drool worthy picture) and it was a luxury we very much enjoyed. read more

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Amazing meal! We just enjoyed a Sunday evening dinner for 2 before leaving the beach from our family beach trip & our dinner was so good! My husband had the Flounder special & I had the Sea Scallops and both were cooked to perfection. We splurged on a shared dessert - Chocolate Gateau and wow!!! Our sever, Emmitt was so friendly & great! The restaurant was very nice but not pretension- they welcomed us as we were (not bathing suits, but cleaned up beach ware!) Will definitely be back! read more

We have been patrons of this restaurant since moving to St Johns county 15 years ago. Everything about their original location was excellent. I cannot report that of their new location. To start with parking is very limited of not almost impossible when they are busy. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. The table was so close to the first bar as you enter that our table chairs touched the bar chairs. Well okay as long as neither of us had to move. Tables are crammed in all areas; seating quantity now rules, not quality. The noise level was and is unacceptable. In order to be heard each of the 2 tables of six next to us had to shout making conversation at our small table impossible. Our server was very attentive and did a great job. Our food order was brought to us promptly. The magic and excellence of the food we received at their original location was missing; we agreed our meals were ok, but nothing special as we had come to expect of the Purple Olive. I doubt if we will return until some changes are made. read more

WOW! That's how my hubby and I felt after dining here for the first time last Saturday. Everything about our experience was awesome, from the hostess to the server to our food. Hubby and I are trying new restaurants this year and we chose Purple Olive for our most recent restaurant to try. We were warmly greeted by 2 women at the hostess stand and were promptly seated. We were then greeted by our server, Sharyl (sp?); she was awesome from start to finish. The food was awesome as well. We started with roasted olives and spanikopita with tzatziki sauce; both were delicious. Next was Argentinian shrimp soup with grilled bread on the side. The soup was very flavorful. I had the roasted butternut squash salad which included greens, toasted pecans, goat cheese and had a light lemon vinaigrette on the side; this salad was the best salad I've had in a long time! My entree was fresh caught snapper encrusted in pecan, panko, lemon and garlic. It was pan seared and finished with a grape and almond brown butter sauce served over jasmine rice and grilled zucchini and squash. I was pretty full after the first few courses so I ate 2 bites of my entree and brought the rest home (the leftovers were just as good as when they were first served). My hubby had the roasted airline chicken with Marsala sage jus; it came with roasted butternut squash, goat cheese and cranberry stuffing and mashed potatoes. We both loved his dish. We could truly taste the love in every dish we had! I can't believe this restaurant has been here 21 years, and this was our first time going. We loved it so much that we made a reservation to go there for my birthday next month. I'm looking forward to trying new dishes! read more

The purple olive has been a standby on anesthesia island for years. Definitely a place to go for a treat or date night their new digs adds to their ambience with a lively bar and intimate lighting for that special dinner. Do book ahead as it fills up quickly. The food is outstanding. read more

Only giving one star because the bartenders were great! Food was not so good....I had the 828chicken and it was so dried out and not stuffed as the menu explains. Hubby had the Korean short ribs and we swear it was pot roast with an "Asian twist". Menu said "wok vegetables" but it was steamed broccoli instead. They told us the kitchen was "backed up" but we're pretty convinced our meals were sitting under heat lamps for a bit, hence the cardboard chicken. Bar was nice, go for drinks and eat elsewhere! Hate to be a downer but had higher expectations for the new location. read more

Food was outstanding, service was great & ambiance was nice. Four of us went and all of us enjoyed our meals.

Went to new location and I won't return! We sat at the bar and I had to witness training 101 for the bartenders. Our food took 45 min to come and this was early before the place filled up. We order safe a filet mignon that came out undercooked and had an artery right in the middle of the meat. I had mahi mahi that was so dry!! The best part I had a glass of wine when the bill game I was charged for an entire bottle of wine! I kept my cool and ask for manager who was very fine and took the steak and wine off bill. We go out to relax and this wasn't relaxing never again!! read more

We had dinner at the new Purple Olive location. First, we could not identify or find the designated handicap parking which was weird because it was still day light. I believe legally every business has to have a well marked designated spot or two. Any way, the food was delicious! The service and ambiance were atrocious. Not at all like their previous location. Very, very loud and hard to hear the person sitting across from you. Our server was either having a bad day or just didn't like us. Maybe both. She would abruptly leave us mid-sentence or half way through our ordering, attend to another table then come back to taking our orders with a scour on her face. Really not sure what was happening, but not at all the same high level of service we received at their former location. I'd be hesitant to return again, which is sad as I was a frequent diner at their last spot. Ultimately, hopeful for them fine tuning their service and overall great success, but our experience tonight was extremely sad. read more

So happy Purple Olive is back in business full speed ahead! Love the fresh new look of the restaurant. Beautiful clean welcoming space. Food and service is impeccable. Very grateful for the delicious vegan options. Sesame crusted tofu and the chocolate bomb, outstanding!!! Favorite server is Charyl. Professional, prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly!!! Five stars all around!!! read more

Purple Olive Restaurant & Catering - Sesame Crusted Tofu - Wine Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

sorry to say we had a bad dinner at purple olive there were six of us they had a short menu not the one on line because they just opened up at new location that was no excuse they have been in business for 23 years. the food was horrible there was no taste to the pesto with shrimp chicken parm was dry the seafood pasta was not great very little fish also the pesto shrimp pasta there was only 4 shrimp they need to get a cookbook also food was not hot. read more

We enjoyed our dinner. The place has been recently renovated and is adorable. We were disappointed when asked if we wanted bread(in past times it was complementary) and were charged 6$ plus a dollar for oil. If old policies change, don't ask if we want the item as though things are still the same. It was always bread, olives and oil came out before your meal. Also, the little salads appear to no longer be included as well. Overall, it's nice to have an option on the island with good food. read more

It was underwhelming. Ordered bread basket ($8.00)...the bread was cold. Ordered short ribs...was really a round (boneless) chuck cut...They need to raise their game when they move to new location. read more

Our family dinner here was wonderful! The attention to detail is reflected in their excellent service, quality of food, and nice surroundings! The duck, short stack ribs, blackened ahi tuna, peach burrata salad and braised romaine salad were all precisely prepared to order and excellent! The staff care and it showed in our dining experience with them! read more

Our meals at the Purple Olive were delicious. What was notable was finding the price of the T bone steak was $56.00. More than twice the price of anything on the menu and never listed on the specials board or mentioned by our wait staff. All the food was delicious but after sharing our dismay about the charges I didn't feel that the restaurant properly represented that menu option. It sure left a bitter taste in my mouth. read more