Salt Life Food Shack was a great stop during our St. Augustine trip! The atmosphere is laid-back and beachy, exactly what you'd expect from a place called Salt Life, but the food ended up being even better than I expected. We started with both the Lobster Butter Grilled Oysters and Crab Baked Oysters, and both were GREAT. For our entrée we had the Surf & Turf with filet medallions and lobster, and that was PERFECT. The filet was cooked just right, the lobster was delicious, and everything worked really well together. We definitely tried our share of the drink menu too . We had the Elevated Patrón Margarita, Papa's Lunch, and a strawberry daiquiri, and every drink was on point. Between the oysters, that surf & turf, the drinks and the relaxed coastal atmosphere, we had a really good experience here. Salt Life is definitely somewhere I'd come back to the next time we're in St. Augustine! read more

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Updated September 8, 2026 We came back here because we love the location on the beach. Came in for lunch. We sat on the roof and my wife ordered a sweet tea. It smelled very strange like mold. The server went and got one from downstairs and it tasted normal. So the upstairs teapot must not be cleaned.. You can read all of my reviews. I'm very rarely write a negative review. Oil ordered these avocado fries for an appetizer. It's clear they fry them in the same oil as the fish because these avocado fries taste extremely fishy I would not recommend. The Poké bowl is always good as is to tuna tostada. The first order of tacos came out cold. Charity took them back and brought them again the chicken and fish were hot but the beef was ice cold she brought them back the second time the cheese would not even melt on the beef. read more

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I owe Salt Life an apology. I've always been a little iffy about this place and may or may not have called it a "tourist trap" a time or two. After our last 2 visits, I'm officially taking it back. We met friends here Saturday night for my birthday dinner, but my meal had actually been decided days earlier. I had the Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl on a previous visit and had been thinking about it all week. It did not disappoint. The Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl ($23.99) has shrimp, squash, zucchini, peppers and pineapple sautéed in a ginger-soy glaze over sticky rice and spinach, topped with avocado, green onion and sesame seeds. There are a LOT of flavors and textures happening in one bowl--savory, sweet, fresh--and somehow it all works together perfectly. The pineapple with the shrimp, vegetables and ginger-soy glaze is especially good. The picture does NOT do this meal justice. Even if Yelp had Smell-O-Vision, I'm not convinced that would do it justice. This is a you-have-to-taste-it meal. My husband ordered the Spicy Poke Bowl ($24.99) and added double avocado. There is an upcharge for the extra avocado, but he was very happy he did it. One of our friends ordered sushi and loved it, while the other chose the Costa Rican Bowl with chicken. Four meals and four happy people--which definitely helped change my opinion of Salt Life. We arrived before our friends and grabbed drinks at the bar. I knew I wanted something frozen but wasn't sure what, so I asked the bartender for recommendations. After talking through a few options, I went with a mango daiquiri and have ZERO regrets. Cold, fruity and exactly what I wanted. The restaurant has a casual, open-air beach atmosphere. One neat feature is the garage-style door at the outside bar. When things get busy, they open it up so additional guests can sit at the bar from outside. Very cool concept. However...opening a giant wall to Florida in August also means some of Florida in August comes INSIDE. As the perimenopausal woman in our group, I noticed immediately. Everyone else seemed completely unbothered, so interpret that information accordingly. Overall, the food was delicious, the bartender was helpful, our waitress was great, the atmosphere was fun, and four people ordered meals and everyone walked away happy. Salt Life, I judged you too quickly. You've officially won me over! We will be back! read more

Salt Life Food Shack - Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine Beach, Florida

I normally don't do reviews on chains but Salt Life Food Shack in St. Augustine definitely deserves some kudos. A huge place with tons of seating inside, outside (covered), roof, bar and table tops. An awesome vibe with high energy and literally across the street from the beach. There was only time to try the Smoked Grouper Dip and oh my stars! Rich creamy and loaded with flavor. Smooth well crafted cocktails, great servers and the salt air (or was it the salt on the Margaritas lol) will make you want to stay all night. read more

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We came in with a party of 8, and Brayden took GREAT care of us. He went above and beyond the call of duty the entire time, which is no easy task when you're dealing with a group our size . He was attentive, friendly, kept everything moving, and made sure we had what we needed. And the FOOD?! Everything came out hot, fresh, and looking GOOD. Between the sandwiches, tacos, steak, seafood, fries, and everything else hitting the table, there were definitely no complaints from our crew. The portions were solid too! Then you add in the live music and the whole atmosphere, and it just makes the experience that much better. It had that perfect Florida vibe where you can sit back, eat some good food, enjoy the music, and actually have a good time with your people. If I ever have friends or family coming in from out of town and want to take them somewhere that gives them good food AND a fun Florida experience, Salt Life Food Shack is going on the list every single time. read more

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Ordered 3 kids meals & a burger to go. The $21 burger does NOT come with fries, pretty insane. The $2 fries were also way smaller portion than the kids meals. The kids meals came with SOGGY PAPER cups & lids that don't stay on. I literally took a picture of how the kid wouldn't stay on & seconds later the drink ended up spilling bc it's soggy paper!! The sprite was super flat and had to buy another drink elsewhere. Waste of money, you'll be much happier with anywhere else nearby. read more

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Excellent dinner ! Fresh seafood great drinks and great service ! We had muscles, oysters, two ways, and crabcake. All delish. Ended a lovely dinner with a yummy dessert. read more

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Great place! Loved the outdoor space upstairs! It did start to rain but we were covered by the umbrellas. The service was great. The food was very good! The drinks were perfect! read more

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Lunch at Salt Life. Great food and service. Plenty of parking. 5/5 Ate inside ( at a high top in the bar area) it's a bit too hot to eat upstairs in the outdoor dining area. read more

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Busy! We did the complimentary valet parking. 20 minute wait for a table and was able to get roof top seating. Juliana was our server - from Washington! Grace was our hostess. Both super sweet and friendly. The valet staff also friendly. We ordered the Seared Mahi bowl $21.99 and the Crab Baked Grouper $30. Good portions and tasty. read more

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The ambiance is nice and cozy, I like the decor throughout the whole restaurant. We picked Salt Life because it's a pet friendly restaurant. We had our dog with us, so we sat at the patio on the ground floor. Surprise to see they have an elevator to go to the second floor! I had Hawaiian shrimp bowl, the rice was really hot, however, it's too salty. They put too much soy sauce in it, I can't hardly eat it. Hubby had the rolls, he liked it. Our waitress was attentive, she checked on us frequently. She brought a bowl of water for our dog right away without asking. There was a live performance on a Monday night surprisingly. We were at the restaurant late, around 8pm, it was busy even on Monday night! So, I can imagine it's gonna be crowded on weekends! read more

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ALL the fish is frozen , dry and tasteless. told by management the only fresh you can get here is the farm raised salmon, otherwise we like it here due to its location by the ocean ,lots of good drink choices , from now on just drinks , no food read more

What a nice place to eat dinner along the A1A in St. Augustine! Suggested by my son and his girlfriend, we had an amazing dinner together here and enjoyed epically great service! A little after we were seated we were also treated to some live music being played on the outside lower patio area. The location is just blocks from the beach and walking distance from the Hilton Embassy Suites I stayed at. I ended up coming back two more times because of the convenience and great service & food. Their Smoked Grouper Dip was wonderful as was the crab baked grouper. read more

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We came here for lunch and loved everything we ate. I recommend getting the regular poke bowl if you do not want the tuna to be seared. The grouper fingers not pictured were the BOMB.COM lol. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice breeze and shade while eating. The service was fast and chill. Recommend going here for a casual dinner with family or after beach. read more

Salt Life Food Shack - Spicy Poke Bowl** - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine Beach, Florida

The restaurant was very nice. Across the street from the beach. Decor was what you would expect. Staff was well turned out. Beach girls in shorts and tshirts very on point. My waitress was McKenna friendly and efficient. I got the grilled oysters a++ sold dish and the captain's platter fried seafood b-. The grouper was massively over fried... think fish jerky. I asked for a replacement and it was provided. Happy ending ? No, when I arrived home and checked my receipt I realized I was charged $4 for the replacement. Not gonna make me or break me and overall it was a good meal and experience but seriously a nickel and dime markup on their mistake. Overall a good experience but that did not sit well with me. Price was about what you would expect from the location... read more

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Unreal poor customer service. The text message says " your table is almost ready , 3 ahead of you" would that mean you should see the hostess ? They think so and then take Us off the wait list and then we have to talk to them and wait another 40 minutes. No I'm sorry, have a drink on us ...nothing. Who trains these managers? Will never be back. read more

A little chilly but opted for upstairs patio seating. Avocado fries were good with saucy sauce. I opted for fish tacos-one shrimp and one mahi - squeeze of lime is important. Sushi roll was small. Tropical yardbird sammy with fries was a hardy meal. Great location right across from the beach. read more

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A bit on the pricey side, but it's a great location with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Service is friendly and quick. Menu is mostly seafood (no surprise there), but I enjoyed that they actually had poke bowls and sushi options! Along with the regular fish or shrimp entrees. read more

Really disappointing, considering the Marketing and notoriety of the Brand! They should stick to the clothing line. The location is what keeps the place busy, it's certainly not the food. My wife and I both had the street Tacos, I had mahi, and she had steak, and we ordered the Calamari appetizer, The tacos came out first, so we indulged, they were small in size, but tasty, the portion of fish was minimal. The side that came with them was a handful of tortilla chips. Dry unsalted, and unaccompanied with any kind of salsa, or dip. Not even a slaw! Half way through the meal the server came by, and we told her to cancel the calamari, she apologized, and when we finished, the calamari arrived! There are a lot of food options in the area, I would not recommend this place, unless you need a "T " shirt! read more

My family & I have been to this location of Salt Life Food Shack MANY times (and will continue to come back)! The greeters/hostesses are always polite & nice! The food is always a level above the rest (temperature, seasoning, portion size, etc). There is always some kind of live music happening on the patio (on the weekends - not certain about the weekdays). Hint: Order the a few oyster shooters before dinner! They are spiiiiiiiiccccy & delicious! Super cheap = $2 each. read more

Salt Life Food Shack - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine Beach, Florida

The waitstaff was kind and attentive. I ordered a grilled mahi with orzo and black beans, took one bite and asked her to send it back. If you've ever smelled food that has sat out way too long on the counter and shouldn't have--that's what it smelled and tasted like. My dinner partner liked her meal, but she smelled mine and agreed that it was very off. I was offered a new menu choice, but even though I was hungry I had no interest in eating anything from this place. read more

Jacob (not sure if spelled that way) gave amazing service. The poke bowl was fresh and tasty, the fish dip was warm and smoky with the crackers--boom delicious, and the tacos (grouper, steak, and mahi) were delicious. Wish I had taken photos but we were hungry and enjoying the ambiance. read more

We made reviews about this restaurant two years ago which we haven't been there till two weeks ago thinking they may have been better but still same fish was overcooked and rice dry like throw in microwave and after three bites of fish and rice I got sick, maybe not from foods but lost my appetite and they took $ off ticket but server was good and nice and we tipped her good. Maybe's they should think about new kitchen manager or new chef. By the way when brought plate to table it looks plain. read more

Great food! Always am able to find a seat. Greeted as you arrive. Great open feel inside. Terrific front deck and for those great evenings there is an outside rooftop deck!! Great cocktails. A fantastic place to relax. Cheers!! read more

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Place was set on an upper deck facing the beach. Service was very friendly and attentive. I had the poke tuna rice bowl which was quite good read more

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Hostesses we friendly. 3 of us had delicious meals tonight, Hawaiian shrimp bowl, Rainforest Mahi Mahi & Boca style grouoer. Everything was seasoned & cooked perfectly & serve hot. Our server was training & did a great job. The layout, decor & atmosphere are very nice, there was a musician playing on the patio, the bar is indoor/outdoor. read more

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The server upstairs was awesome. It was 100 degrees but she was a trooper. We went downstairs to eat and we ended up with a pregnant bartender with an attitude. We love the food, we usually love the service but tonight we had a bartender with a bad attitude. read more

Food was amazing, distinctly different flavors on all 4 dishes we shared at our table. Definitely coming back! Service was good. A tad noisy with the music, but the food made up for that. read more

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Great beach restaurant. Our servers were attentive and friendly, and helped guide me into the baked grouper stuffed with crab. We also got calamari and lobster dip as appetizers, which were both good but not great. The grouper was absolutely awesome. The vibe of the place is exactly what you'd imagine, chill but really nice, too. I would definitely come back! read more

Salt Life Food Shack - Crab Baked Grouper - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Decent food with great vibes and service! The oysters were the star of the show for sure. We stopped in for lunch but the drink menu looks great. If you want seafood by the beach, I think you can't go wrong here! The queso and steak taco were okay. I wouldn't go out of my way for either again, but the shrimp and chorizo taco was excellent. My husband enjoyed his spicy tuna sushi, and we both loved the garlic parm oysters. I would be interested in coming back to try more of the menu at dinner. read more

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Stopped here when looking for a spot for drinks on the beach. This spot is not on the beach...its across the street from the Embassy Suites however you do have a view of the ocean from a few of the seats on the rooftop bar. Service is attentive and drinks are good. We had already eaten so did not have food. read more

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Get the Hawaiian Wings!!!! OMFG the flavors are amazing!!! The smokiness mixed with the sweat Hawaiin sauce, wow. I'm not sure what county this is but this is definitely my most favorite wings in this County. Right on the beach I'm watching a static display with sheriff's and my dog is just enjoying the ambience. The staff is nice attentive and the drinks were perfect. read more

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First night in St. Augustine means apps and drinks. It was a warm mid-Feb night so we found outdoor bar seating. Sal ordered a mojito and a Tuna Tostada. She wasn't a fan of the balsamic drizzle (too much) and the tuna texture was pureed vs solid steak. Sis ordered a Blue Beach cocktail and the Chicken Tenders. Even though the tender looked extra brown/ over fried, it was still juicy. I ordered a Black Cherry High Noon and Shrimp/Chorizo Nachos. Should have gotten the tacos! The chips were not salty enough. The cheese was sparse. The Pico was fine. The cilantro lime drizzle was too sweet. After 10 mins, it was cold and no longer good. However, the bar staff was very attentive. The ambiance and music vibe was on point. We took a peek upstairs and it's cool up there as well. Loved the table top fire pit and lounging couches. If I lived in the area, I'd give them another try and order the tacos like I first wanted. read more

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This restaurant came highly recommended by some of my Yelpie friends so we decided to try it. They were right! Good choice! The ambiance is beachy, salt life and cool. Live music! Good food! Nice beachy decor inside and outside. Rooftop dining. Easy and free parking next to restaurant. Dog friendly. It checked all the boxes for me. We both ordered the Almond Crusted Grouper and a cup of Clam Chowder. Both were delicious! My daughter also ordered the Pineapple Upside Down cake for herself. I tried a small bite but it's not my favorite. Our server, Corissa, was one of the sweetest and most attentive servers we have met recently. She checked on us at all the right times to see if we needed something. She offered great suggestions on food and also places to see in St Augustine. A+. Next time we are in St Augustine, we will definitely go back. read more

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We had a great meal at Salt Life in St. Augustine. Service was excellent--friendly, fast, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I ordered the poke bowl and was impressed with how fresh and flavorful everything was. Great balance of ingredients and super satisfying. My wife had the steak tacos, and the steak was seasoned perfectly and full of flavor. The relaxed beachy vibe and consistently good food make this a spot we'll definitely return to. A solid choice for a casual yet high-quality meal! read more

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Except for the spoiled guacamole and rancid tortilla chips I guess it was ok. Just kidding, it was awful. Hope I dont get food poisoning tonight. Jax.beach location read more

Fantastic service and ambience!!! Where else can you get great food, listen to live music, and watch volleyball games across the street? Servers were very attentive (I sat at the bar) and although the place was busy, I never waited for anything! Highly recommend! Every employee appeared to enjoy his/her job. read more

We were quoted 50 mins. and it was actually 40 mins. As we waited outside I could smell the fried fish cooking and knew I wanted exactly that. Our waitress Marisa was a rockstar for a server. We chose to be seated outside but it started raining pretty good between her bringing our drinks and appetizers. When she came out with our apps, we had retreated inside and asked to be seated inside and had been told 20 mins. Marisa carried our apps around and told the greeters where a table was available for us and got us seated. She checked on us often and was took very good care of us. The fried fish tasted exactly how I expected based on the aroma I had smelled and it was very delicious. The clam chowder was delicious as well. We would come back if we are in the area again. read more

Stopped by Salt Life Food Shack in St. Augustine and had such a great experience! The staff were incredibly nice and attentive from the moment we walked in, which really set the tone for a relaxing visit. We chose to sit out on the patio...perfect choice with fans pointed in the right directions to keep cool. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back, and the view made it even better. It was the ideal spot to sip on refreshing cocktails and just take it all in. My mojito was crisp and cool...exactly what I needed on a hot Florida day. This time, we opted for just appetizers, and they did not disappoint. The oysters were absolutely amazing...fresh, flavorful, and prepared just right. I instantly regretted not ordering more! They did come with toast, though I wish there had been a bit more of it but honestly, that wouldn't stop me from ordering them again. Already looking forward to my next visit... and definitely doubling up on those oysters! read more

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Party of 2 stopped in for lunch on a beautiful afternoon. We sat outside at a high top and was served by Mason, who was on his game today! The service provided was excellent. We started with some fresh Guacamole, which was delicious . I ordered a poke tuna taco and a fried Grouper taco. The tuna taco was loaded with fresh tuna and was the best thing I have eaten here on the island! The Grouper was also excellent and we will definitely return. Stop by and try this restaurant and you'll be glad you did! read more