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    The Raintree Restaurant

    3.9 (693 reviews)
    Closed 4:45 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Leena S.

    The Raintree Restaurant is a family owned restaurant for many decades. We went here for Sunday brunch. The service was top-notch. The old historic home has a nice charm to it. My avocado toast was a bit on the bland side. It came with one small egg on top. There should have definitely been two. My husband had the Eggs Arnold. He absolutely loved it and commented that it was one of the best breakfast combos he had. I made my reservation through Open Table. The restaurant noticed that it was my birthday and gave me a card. That was a nice touch, since I did not indicate that it was my birthday on the reservation.

    Love the bar area -- cozy and great bartenders!
    Elise G.

    I come here annually to watch the Kentucky Derby in the bar area, dine, & enjoy great mint juleps. This year there were four of us and the service was a bit disjointed as they were quite busy. The mint juleps and our dishes (lobster bisque, seafood au gratin, another fish dish & the ahi tuna were excellent. They delivered the ahi after everyone else had eaten. All in all, we love the Raintree & return every year in our hats for Derby.

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    Gabe B.

    If you are looking for above superb food and service in a casual yet homey atmosphere then this is your place!! The restaurant has the feel of a home yet gives you a sophisticated dining experience. The location will set you back a few notes but the food and presentation are well worth the visit. There are various dining areas within the restaurant plus a bar area as well. This is fine dining but in a relaxed environment. Excellent place for a special occasion or to impress a special someone. Reservations are highly encouraged. They have an extensive wine list and a full bar. If you visit St Augustine, FL then make it a point to come here for a memorable dining experience!!

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    Selmy B.

    Excellent choice for New Year's Eve 2026! Fixed menu with three components all were outstanding. At least 6 entree options, something for everyone. Several dessert options too. Portions were perfect and the service was experienced and friendly professional. Truly an amazing experience. Loving restaurant with an intimate dining spots with a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend for an elevated dining experience.

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    Kelly M.

    Christmas time in St Augustine and oh what a crowd! That is why we chose Raintree. It was very easy to make reservations. The ability to park on-site with my family was huge. A party of eight and three with disabilities, this restaurant was perfect. The beautiful gazebo and holiday decorations put us in the holiday mood. Now let's talk food! Amazing!! Each of our dishes were crafted with care. It's been years since we had been there. I'm so glad we came back. P.S. leave room for dessert.

    Ravindra M.

    We stopped my last Sunday for Father's Day brunch. We took the drive down to St.Augustine and I was pleased they have their own parking lot. We were promptly seated and our waitress was prompt, attentive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the brunch offerings which were pretty hearty and tasty. We liked the variety of offerings from the escargot to duck and waffles to the lobster baked salmon and grits. One person in the party ordered the beef Wellington and told me it was properly done.

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    Olesya P.

    What a terrible place. Came here for brunch, didn't make a reservation. This place is proud to be serving people for 40 years but it looks like no updates were made for the last 40 years. Most people dining were extremely old as well, definitely not a place for a young crowd. Service was terrible, very rude and condescending. There were people dining next to us who asked about the menu, and our server told them "the menu is self explanatory" . I ordered hot tea and server brought me black tea. He never asked me which type I wanted. When I said "I don't drink black tea" he said they also have green. Would be nice to ask which tea person wants. Food was pretty bad. Waffles were probably the worst we ever tried. Not sure how can you ruin waffles. Avocado toast was super simple, definitely overpriced. Turkey sausages were super average, kind of like a diner sausage. Definitely not for the price they charge. Overall pretty bad experience. Go somewhere else.

    Renee S.

    Food was phenomenal! My husband had a pasta with lobster and shrimp along with a ceasar salad. Don't recall what it was called. I had a brandy butter pepper steak. Oh my!!!So delicious. Coated in pepper and the sauce was amazing. Salads were excellent. Mine had a house made ranch that was no ordinary ranch. For dessert my husband had a chocolate mousse and I an excellent Crème Broulle (?) while our waiter sang us a beautiful song very softly for our anniversary.... Great experience.

    Rachel R.

    What a great restaurant! We came for an anniversary dinner and had a handwritten note waiting for us. There were several other celebrations happening around us. The food was delicious and the service perfect.

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    Sophia C.

    My family had a wonderful time tonight at The Raintree celebrating my mom's birthday. Our waiter, Kit, was probably the best server we have ever had at a restaurant. My whole family was cracking up and we'd go to the restaurant even if the food was bad just for him. On top of that, everyone at the table raved about their soup, salad, and entrees. If we didn't have ice cream and cake waiting at home we would have definitely ordered the bread pudding. We will be back again very soon.

    Gianna C.

    The vibe to this restaurant is so cute. The lights outside make the seating especially beautiful at night. The food was amazing and we had such a great time. My only wish was that their hours were a little longer. Next time we hope to make it to their Sunday brunch.

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    Nori P.

    Thank you to our enthusiastic waitress , Ireland , for great service. sorry we stayed so late. I just saw the hours. Wishing yall the best and see you again soon.

    Samantha C.

    This place is fabulous! The groom's family of the wedding I was part of had a rehearsal dinner here and it was lovely. We had the room on the second floor of the restaurant all to ourselves. Several banquet style tables were set up and the room was done up beautifully. There were several staff that were assigned to our room and they were pretty attentive. We had wine/beer that was available to us and we pre-picked our main course when replying back to the invitation for the rehearsal dinner. I chose the steak and it was incredible. We did start with a salad that was quite refreshing and light and it paired well with the steak. The place itself is classic American and just has a really nice aesthetic all around. I would definitely come back here on my next trip for a nice dinner and try their menu à la carte.

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    One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever had.

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    In the Chianti room or lounge is it quiet enough to have toasts or speeches for a special occasion?

    I would say you'd want to sit outside on the patio for a toast. It can get loud inside. They do have a smaller seating area inside that might be quiet enough to have toasts/speeches however.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    yes, the patio is pet friendly

    Any gluten free bread options?

    No, we do not have any gluten free bread options

    Are reservations required?

    We were able to secure a table for 2 in the beginning of June with out a reservation but I'm going to assume it really depends on the time of year and how many tourists are in the area.

    Is there parking?

    No you have to helicopter in and rappel down a rope like "Blackhawk down" Yes some spots on the main road and a dozen or so behind the establishment.

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    Classy simple wine bar kitchen , instant classic.
    Classy simple wine bar kitchen , instant classic.
    French onion soup.
    French onion soup.
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    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.

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    Charcuterie and cheese  board
    Charcuterie and cheese board
    Lamb lollipops with chipotle patatas bravas
    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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    Outside restaurant with seating on the wrap around porch.
    Outside restaurant with seating on the wrap around porch.
    Foie Gras
    Foie Gras
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    4.5
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    The Gifted Cork
    The Gifted Cork

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    The front porch is a great place to relax and people-watch.
    The front porch is a great place to relax and people-watch.
    Halloween vibe and the weather usually cooperates
    Halloween vibe and the weather usually cooperates
    Pinot Noir and a cigar

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