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    River & Fort

    4.0 (715 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Bourbon and Berries
    Ethan M.

    We put our name in, and they told us the wait would be about 30 minutes, the recommended we head up to the rooftop to grab a drink, if we wanted. The rooftop has two levels, the main rooftop and "The Summit," which is a few more flights of stairs up. Trust me, it's worth the climb. The views are fun and the ocean/river breeze makes it even better. There's a small food menu available on the rooftop, and while the food was meh the drinks absolutely stole the show. They were outstanding! As an added bonus there is live music, Fridays and Saturdays at The "Summit" , and Sundays on the main rooftop. A special shoutout to our waitress, Amanda. She was fantastic and gave us great recommendations for the best live music spots in the area, along with a few places to avoid. We'll definitely be back. Next time, we'll enjoy a cocktail overlooking the Matanzas River before heading downstairs to try the dining room menu. Or maybe we'll just come back for the live music and another Bourbon and Berries!

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    Sasha P.

    I have been twice for dinner and twice for rooftop drinks. The spot itself is absolutely beautiful -- the restaurant itself and the awesome rooftop (two different levels for options). The food is solid but hasn't blown me away, my husband also agreed. The two dinners both had slow service and it took a while to get our food and drinks. Lots of waiting for a semi pricy meal and experience. The last cocktail I ordered that was an old fashioned on their speciality list was just too sweet and a little funky. I got a glass of wine next and that was perfectly fine. With so many places to eat in STA, this just isn't my favorite. Everyone is friendly and it's a pretty place, but better for a rooftop drink in my opinion.

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    Dana A.

    We were in St. Augustine on a Saturday and decided to check out the spot because of the rooftop bar. The funny thing is we never actually made it to the rooftop! It was a bit overcast and rainy so we decided to eat inside of the dining room. This is a really nice upscale restaurant right on the waterfront and across the street from the old Fort Park. There are not any parking spaces on site so you will need to park across the street or find parking at one of the area parking lots. This is a very congested area so don't get caught off guard like we did. Come early so you can find a spot to park because you'll probably need to walk a bit. That being said, this is a very nicely decorated restaurant. They have a bar immediately to the right upon entering, and then the dining room to the left. They have several hostesses so service was not an issue at all. Our server was very attentive and did a great job of explaining everything on the menu. We ordered a variety of items off of the menu, including the stuffed steak, the pork chops, the seafood platter and the short rib dish. Everybody enjoyed their dishes and drinks. The only caveat I would add about this spot is the overall price point. Four people plus tip was just north of $380 and this was a Saturday afternoon before 5 PM. And only one round of drinks. So make sure your pocketbook is just as prepared as your stomach if you decide to hit this spot.

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    Gabrielle G.

    What a wonderful restaurant with delicious food and exceptional service. Jasmine was our server and she was the perfect amount of attentiveness and kindness. One of us got the burger and I got the tuna. It was definitely pricey but the ambience was lovely. We sat outside with a view of the fort, then went to the rooftop after.

    Erin D.

    The service and ambiance are impeccable! The staff were very kind and helpful; we chose to sit at the rooftop to enjoy the weather and scenery. We ordered a few drinks; although they were missing ingredients for a few of the cocktails we did want to try. We also ordered the wings which weren't the best to us; but we did enjoy the seating and ambiance; would have to try other menu options or the full menu downstairs next time

    Special of the night herb butter, crispy zucchini
    Christine D.

    Great first time experience dining at here. Please make sure you make reservations, especially during special event holidays such as the night of lights we were able to get a table for two after waiting, but if you're a large party, you need a reservation! Our waiter was slammed with tables, but it was really great service as he communicated that putting our orders in would lead to shorter wait times which I really appreciate. We ordered a bottle of Meiomi Pinot Noir, and for appetizers we started with the fried green tomatoes. They came out crispy and fresh. They also had a goat cheese topping with pickled vegetables, and chili sauce. We were seated upstairs overlooking a window, which was a great view of the street and all the lights as well as the river. It was a very lively night with every table full, and the bar was packed! For entrée we split the special of the night, which was a ribeye that came with diced potatoes and crispy zucchini strips. For dessert, we got the chocolate mousse which was refreshing. Overall, it was a great evening with delicious food and atmosphere will definitely be back to try other dishes in the off-season

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    Jay B.

    We were in Saint Augustine, and we had never tried this restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeous inside. We sat upstairs which we could see the water. There is an elevator that they take you up. Sean our server was very sweet and personable. Every dish we tried was delicious and fresh ingredients were definitely used. I recommend the cannonball shrimp and calamari to start. The shrimp and lobster pasta was delicious as well as mac & cheese. But the hummingbird cake was a wonderful way to end the meal. The entire staff was so nice. In fact we went back and had drinks later in the evening just because it was one of our favorite places we had been to in Saint Augustine. I would definitely go back.

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    Ismary G.

    Jessie !!!! You're the best thing that's ever happened to restaurants in the St Augustine area. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND SERVICE! You know the menu , the drinks but most of all you know people ! We will come back just for you ! Jessie you are the most amazing server we've had. See you soon. The food is amazing and ambience better ! Stiffany thank you for loving things around for my wheelchair! After my ACL surgery- I'll be back ! Ellie - Thank you for your awesome drinks and most friendly service

    FRENCH DIP - Roast Beef, French Bread, Caramelized Onions, Provolone, Au Jus, Hand-Cut Fries
    John R.

    Had an early dinner here. The FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - Goat Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Pickled Vegetables, Sweet Datil Chili Sauce were probably a lot better than average. My main of FRENCH DIP - Roast Beef, French Bread, Caramelized Onions, Provolone, Au Jus, Hand-Cut Fries, was very enjoyable. The location is great -- out of the way, still close enough to everything, basically on the water. The major fail they had was a shift meeting. Okay, shift meetings happen but the table servers bringing water to the tables while the meeting is going on need to be trained a little better. When asking for something other than flat water the response that was coming back is, "we are not allowed to do that." What? Okay, I guess that is in reference to the shift meeting, and though it is probably literally correct, it is just a bad vibe for people sitting frustrated at tables.

    Oysters
    Erica B.

    Another great River and Fort experience. Came with a large group and visited the rooftop for drinks and apps on a busy Saturday. We hung out for awhile and had great service. Food was limited to the rooftop menu but everything was delicious.

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    Alesa W.

    This place we went to on a whim and it actually worked out for the better! They had more good food on their menu as oppose to the restaurant that we initially planned to go to. Service was fast! We sat outside and we were able to see the water and the sailboats. It was really nice. I got the river and fort burger but with the plant burger with fries. It was delicious! I ate half at the restaurant and the other half on the beach. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back here! Overall great place, good food and vibes!

    Monica R.

    The location was super cute and the food was amazing.. we did had to wait longer than expected but we got a great table outside and we got serviced fairly quickly .. the one thing I wish was a better feedback was our server .. who literally said " yelp reviews are not even worth it , and that they don't care about them . Kinda rude after he noticed me looking at the menu on yelp .. but ok .. worth give them a chance . Our server was Joffrey .

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    Pat B.

    My food was not so great, although the wedge salad was very good. had the double pork chop with apples, collard greens, and baked beans. No complaints on the chop...it was cooked perfectly. The sides, however, looked used and abused, as if they had been reheated three or four times. I didn't eat them at all, so all I had was meat for dinner. My companion had a seafood fisherman's platter (broiled) over rice with a beurre blanc sauce which she said was delicious. The ambiance was less than impressive. I sat facing a wall. She sat looking out over the restaurant at the other patrons. It was very, very noisy. The prices were what you'd expect from an upscale tourist restaurant...$$$. My dinner companion said she would definitely return. I think I just ordered the wrong dish and sat in the wrong seat!

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    This place has very mixed reviews. We live locally and GF wants to go here for her birthday. Can we sit on rooftop? Are there umbrellas?

    There’s rooftop seating and some umbrellas. There’s also a limited appetizer menu available for rooftop dining and drinks. If there has been any changes definitely call ahead to inquire.

    How much is a tomahawk steak usually go for in the market price?

    99.00

    Are they taking reservations?

    They did a couple of weeks again when we were there.

    What are the operating hours?

    According to their website, riverandfort.com, they are open from Noon to 10 pm.

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    The Ice Plant

    The Ice Plant

    4.5
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    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.

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    Hand down, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever had. 10/10.

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    Odd Birds Kitchen and Cocktail Lounge

    Odd Birds Kitchen and Cocktail Lounge

    4.4
    (536 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Place was amazing! The regular bar area was an eclectic vibe filled with locals. The host and…read morebartenders were all amazing. Now the true experience begins in the speakeasy. Make reservations then enjoy the experience. The decor and vibe was perfect for a sexy date night. The mixologist was on point with his expertise in making the drink selections. Now for the food.....the Latin mixed platter was amazing for two and was a great thing to share on a night out.

    I was with a group of friends visiting St. Augustine, FL for a week in June. I had heard of Odd…read moreBirds from a friend who lives in the area and wanted to check out their speakeasy, Charlotte 33. We made a reservation for a Thursday evening and had a wonderful time. Our mixologist was named Talon; he was very friendly and knowledgeable. He started by asking us what we usually like to drink (spirits and flavor profiles). Once we gave him the information he needed, Talon proceeded to make us some amazing cocktails. I absolutely loved mine and could have drank them all night. I tried some of my friends' drinks and they were all excellent as well. We ordered several appetizers to share (guacamole, wings, empanadas, and mojo chicharrones) plus beignets for dessert. Everything was very tasty! Talon came back over to ask us what options we'd like for our second round or drinks, so we all went with something different than the first order. Every cocktail he served us was really good and based on our individual tastes and preferences. I wish I lived in the area because I would go to Odd Birds regularly. The night we were there, they had a secret disco going on in the main dining area which sounded like a fun idea. I loved everything from the drinks, food, and interior decor. The Charlotte 33 Speakeasy area has a pretty atmosphere as well.

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    Inside the speakeasy
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    I are a lot before I remembered to take a picture
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    The Drunken Horse

    The Drunken Horse

    4.7
    (259 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Visited this cozy little spot on Friday night with my best friend while on a girls' weekend! We…read morewere very happy to snag bar seats considering they don't take reservations. The bartender was a doll and our two dishes (french onion soup and the beef bourguignon) were 10/10 delicious, including the baguette on the side. Since their wines often change, they don't list the producer on the menu, only the grape. I don't love this since I'm pretty particular, but she was open to letting me try a couple of sips before committing to a glass. Would absolutely return!

    The foie gras and Sancerre are amazing ig is why I come here…read more So I ordered a flatbread the Parisienne. Delicious except for the drizzle of "balsamic vinegar" First I hate vinegar. Second it's not real balamic. Why is it on there when not on the menu description? There wasn't a ton so I used my napkin to get it off If you are going to charge those prices you should put the ingredients in the menu. $100+ bill for one person. I should have said "what is that brown stuff? Oh I'm allergic to it and had it redone. Not good. Maybe my last time there or next time ask. "Do you drizzle balsamic, wich is not real balsamic on the flatbread? You do? Why is it not on the menu? Leave that off. Ambiance is fine very French although I don't know if any staff are French. None speak it.

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    Classy simple wine bar kitchen , instant classic.
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    Forgotten Tonic

    Forgotten Tonic

    4.1
    (797 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Loved this place! This was our first time there. The decor vibe was perfect. It was a place I…read morewould love to hang out. The food was delicious. We had a small group so we ordered a bunch of appetizers. The reason I took a star off the rating was for service. It was disappointing because every single employee we encountered was not overly friendly. This includes hostess, bartender and waitress. It was odd. Such a cute place but we felt like the staff was just blah. No personality, not helpful, nothing. Not interactive or engaging. Maybe it was an off night for everyone. I will give it another chance.

    This place was AWESOME. If you're in town - you have to come here! We got a recommendation to come…read morehere from someone at Boat Drinks (another bar/restaurant in town) and I am so glad we did! Walking in, I loved the vibes! It gave modern tiki bar feeling, it was clean and felt very warm and inviting. We sat at the bar and was greeted by the bartender and a very extensive and beautiful leather bound menu! I loved that haha! They had everything from classic tiki drinks, to modern, to drinks by liquor type, etc. It had the food menu, some information about the bar and how it came about. We ordered a few drinks: Bushido Rhapsody (DELICIOUS), Stars & Sarsaparilla (husband liked it) and their currently rotating tiki drink - Escape from Black Mountain, which serves 2 and is served in a cool mug of the bust of Pedro Menendez. You can purchase it as well! It was so good and felt never ending between the 2 of us drinking it. For food we ordered a couple of apps - Cajun Chicken Eggrolls and the Montenegro Meatballs. Both were fantastic!! If we didn't already have dinner plans, we would have stayed here for dinner! Definitely will be coming back here next time we are in town and every time after that!

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    Charcuterie and cheese board
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    Lamb lollipops with chipotle patatas bravas
    Creamy mango cheesecake on a vanilla coconut wafer crust with mango curd, amaretto whipped cream, passion fruit syrup, and toasted coconut.

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    Creamy mango cheesecake on a vanilla coconut wafer crust with mango curd, amaretto whipped cream, passion fruit syrup, and toasted coconut.
    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill

    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill

    3.8
    (102 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The atmosphere was nice, band was amazing however, it was extremely over crowded, bar staff was…read morerude, servers are even worse, especially the one smaller white woman with the DREADS?! And if you're not comfortable with being grabbed by your arm by one of "The Girls!" to be moved out of an obviously overcrowded aisle, DONT GO! Also you will get comforted, dismissed and talked down by what I'm only to assume, was the the owner; lates 50s white woman with white tank and an old cowboy hat & her overly buff older dude! The kicker, I was told, " I must not be from the "area" because folks here are ok with being touched and displaced by "The Girls!". So we left and will never return; told my finance that spot was definitely off our bar crawl for the wedding! Just upsetting that folks still act so pretentious and rude to people they don't even know! I felt targeted both racially and because of my sexual orientation. IT A LOCALS ONLY HANG OUT PERIOD! JUST WALK ON OVER TO "NO NAME" and thank me later!

    There's so much to do in STA and so many different types of bars, restaurant and lounges. This…read moreplace just isn't my jam, but that doesn't mean others don't have fun here. There was live music the weekend we went, and it was super loud and you couldn't hear your friends at all. The drinks are simple and easy and the prices are super reasonable. If this is the kinda spot you like to hang, you won't be unhappy.

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    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill
    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill

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