Palm Valley Fish Camp

★★★★★ 4.5 (868) • $$

"Josh at the bar was friendly and efficient. Make sure you have reservations - even if you're going early. Place is super popular! Grilled Seafood Platter very good - Grilled Salmon was excellent! Will be back!"

Cowford Chophouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (645) • $$$$

"If you are looking for an upscale, classy and romantic place for a special event, date, or celebration, then you have found the right place here! The ambiance is amazing! The decor is fabulous! It is a 3 story restaurant with a rooftop bar and fabulous view of Jacksonville. Cowford was recommended to me by a Yelpie friend, who had been here several times and I am grateful to him. Be sure to make reservations because this place is super popular. Our server was Kennedy, who was very welcoming, attentive and professional with a good personality! We teased him and called him Mr. President. This was back on 12/21/24. He knew the menu inside and out. My daughter and I ordered the filet mignon with the dish of AuGratin potatoes. We were raving about how delicious our meal was! Simply perfection! I wish we didn't live so far away so we could come here more often. To accompany our meals, my daughter ordered the Judy Z Mia Mia cocktail and I had the Florida Old Fashioned. Both drinks were very good! We ended our evening with a couple of incredibly delicious desserts. My daughter had the Cinnamon Roll Creme Brulee, which she loved. I had the Chocolate cake, which wasn't your ordinary slice of cake but some perfectly delicious round lava type cake that was out of this world good! I still remember how it melted in my mouth! It was served with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Fantastic. 5/5 stars!We loved where we were seated on the second floor right next to the open space in the middle where we could look down into the 1st Floor at the bar. That was so cool! We were so pleased to be there.We chose valet parking but there may be street parking or a parking garage near by. Their elevator is very roomy with a wooden wall carving. I'm still not sure what it represented but it was very interesting. We had a great evening and can't wait to return."

The Juicy Crab

★★★★☆ 4.1 (529) • $$

"This place was amazing the crabs and oysters delicious how to write juicy crab a 1 million star"

Ford's Garage St. Augustine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (506) • $$

"Great ambience conveniently located between our Ford and Lincoln dealerships. We went back for lunch on a Saturday while our vehicles we're receiving their routine service. Great adult beverages and burgers. Their corn side dish is amazing! I'm able to save half for lunch the next day. Generous portions & great, friendly service. And yes, check out the ladies room!"

Nona Blue Modern Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (458) • $$

"We came here for date night over the weekend. Parking can be a bit problematic during high traffic times, so just beware, you may have to park in the Publix plaza.We opted to sit at the bar. It had been a long time since I ordered a dirty martini, so I ordered one once we sat down. A huge plus they had blue cheese stuffed olives.All the bartenders we came in contact with were attentive. For starters we ordered the blue cheese chips. They came out rather quickly. For $12.99 you get a very large portion to share. There were so many that we couldn't finish them all, but the chips were crispy, and the blue cheese was tangy.For entrees I ordered their version of a French dip with a side of fries and my husband ordered the plain Jane chicken sandwich.Once again, our orders came out quickly. The good is I really liked their creamy horseradish sauce and fries. The not-so-good, I got a few fatty bites in the sandwich, which I wasn't a huge fan of. The flavor was good.Prices seemed in-line for the area."

Whiteys Fish Camp

★★★★☆ 3.6 (550) • $$

"Went on a Saturday for a birthday dinner (early). It wasn't too packed since we were early. We were a fairly large party, and the server handled all the separate checks easily and pleasantly. It took a bit long to get our first drinks, but they were consistently full from that time on. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely weather. We ordered steamed oysters as an appetizer. I prefer raw, but most at the table preferred steamed. I thought they were pretty good!For my dinner, I ordered a salmon bowl. It was very good and everything was fresh. My only complaint is the salmon piece was fairly small - but this is where we are at as a restaurant society these days lol. So I guess it's just normal. Over the years they have definitely added some more healthy options. And this is a good one! Someone at the table let me have a hush puppy as well. I really like hush puppies and whiteys is near the top of my list. Someone else at the table ordered the shrimp dinner (grilled) and that was good. I think shrimp is one of the things Whiteys does best! I didn't sample anyone else's plates but everyone at the table felt good about the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere. Whiteys is what a fish camp really should be. There's a reason it's been around so long!"

South Kitchen & Spirits

★★★★☆ 3.9 (382) • $$

"This is our third visit, and definitely not our last. We came in on a Friday for happy hour, but noticed that the menu had changed from what was listed online. The options were more limited and none quite to our liking, so we opted for items from the regular menu instead.I've had their shrimp and grits before and enjoyed them, so this time I ordered the fish. It was still tasty, but I wish the protein portion was larger. My husband ordered the SKS cheesesteak, which was delicious, but then again, it would've been better with a bit more meat. Additionally, the hoagie bread felt a bit stale when you break it, the pieces don't stick together and it's slightly dry.We also requested that our drinks be served with our food, but unfortunately, they arrived after we had almost finished eating.Overall, we'll definitely be back, but likely for brunch, as we had a more enjoyable experience during our last visit."

MOJO Kitchen, BBQ Pit Blues Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (336) • $$

"4.25 Really good food and service. Seated right away on a Thursday night around 6:45.Daughter had the shrimp app as her meal (super good) and a side of macaroni and cheese.I had the Mojo Salad with brisket- only a couple pieces of fat which is to be expected. Otherwise lean and flavorful. Cucumbers, tomatoes- both crisp and fresh. Yummy jalapeño cornbread croutons. Huge salad- became two meals.Missed happy hour, but they offer a great one with beer and mixed drinks, plus some seasonal drinks."

Thai Blossom Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (270) • $$

"Oh myyyyy goodness the food is soooo good!!! Anytime we are in the area this is the restaurant for us. Super friendly staff. Very clean. It's a no frills ambiance but who cares the food more than makes up for it. Plenty of parking. Closed Mondays."

The Juicy Crab

★★★★☆ 3.8 (358) • $$

"Great service, food arrived quickly. I always grab the Dungeness special, it's enough food for 2 people.i find it odd this restaurant has only a 3.8 star rating, considering my visit was absolutely perfect"

Whiskey Jax

★★★★☆ 3.7 (348) • $$

"Averting the storm, we sailed into Whiskey Jax. I am so glad we did. Bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary Sundays was on the top of our list. Server was attentive but there was not lot to compete with. The bar was full. For a quaint time and a place to get personable with your peeps, Whiskey Jax is spot on."

ABBQ Meat & Drink

★★★★☆ 3.9 (290) • $$

"Been driving by for awhile now and finally decided to stop by. We were sat quickly and our server Asia came soon after seating to take drink orders. She was very helpful when asking questions about items on the menu. My daughter got the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend aand I shared the Texas trinity platter. Delicious all the way around. If he was hotter we would have sat outside but the inside dinner area was nice as well. My daughter loved the hair spray and sewing kit in the ladies room lol."

Iguana on Park

★★★★☆ 4.1 (252) • $$

"I have really been enjoying this spot! My preferred seating is outside (always) specifically the road side. The ambience is nice! An array of tequila choices served neat, on the rocks or as cocktails (tequila is not all they offer of course). Our absolute favorite menu choice is the Steak taco. It's truly something special. Ladies and gentleman, we come far and wide for this taco. It stands on its own so please do not ever think of removing this item or sadly we will no longer be able to dine at IOP or FI. Just kidding, not really. The queso with beef rings or chorizo served fonduta style is another recommended item (if you're asking). Can't go wrong!"

Pusser's Bar and Grille

★★★★☆ 3.5 (344) • $$

"SERVICE / AMBIANCE: We walked in around 4PM on a Friday and were sat right away. We were given the lunch menu so I guess they were still serving lunch. FOOD: I ordered the Sangria which was very refreshing and would recommend. We ordered the Buffalo Wings as an appetizer. I didn't quite like these as the flavor was different than a typical Buffalo flavor. Sadly, my husband got a bloody wing and we were done eating the appetizer after that... My husband ordered the Lobster Roll with a side of Bay Chips. He loved it so much he ate his entire plate. Needless to say, he would recommend this dish. I ordered the Smashburger with fries. I asked for no pickle or onion and still got the pickle and onion on my burger. The Smashburger wasn't anything special in general and was quite thick for a Smashburger patty. The fries were tasty however."

Buddha Thai Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (290) • $$

"This Thai restaurant is and always has been consistent and delicious whether you're dining in their lovely dining room or ordering takeout. They take extra care with the food they're serving and I really appreciate that."

Hurricane Patty's

★★★☆☆ 3 (465) • $$

"Looking for the cliche Florida coastal crab boil restaurant. Hurrican Patty's filled the need - as if it came out of a movie. It's off the road, on the marina docking bay = picture perfect. They're open later than other places, which was mainly what we were looking for. Shop owners eat later than the tourists. #factsWe walked around the venue before entering and loved the entire water "bay vibe". The restaurant has a wrap around walking dock / deck with an outside bar, table seating, and live music all on the backside.On the front side of the venue is the entrance, and an outdoor table seating patio. Upon entering, you have to wait to be seated by the hostess.This has a very Joe's Crab Shack meets pirates ambiance without the "restaurant chain" feel. Our service was quick, semi friendly, and to the point. Our server gal took care of us, had a smile, but was not hovering - and that's what we expected. A total cliche server experience.The "Painkiller" drink I ordered was stiff and DARN yummy! The price was right, not over priced. I would have preferred a top shelf rum and no ice. Next time I'll ask. They have the crab boil special on Saturdays.I didn't know about the social when I chose this venue for our food adventure Night. The price was great as we happened to go on a Saturday. I also pre-gamed signed up for their email list on their website and got a coupon for a shrimp appetizer emailed to me. Woop!I've never had anything "oyster" before. (Being from Vegas, it's not something you order when there... I would recommend it.) We ordered the oyster sampler. We also ordered the shrimp and grits for next day breakfast / lunch. Sunday chill day pre-gaming.!The shrimp appetizer was buttery and light. It's a perfect starter for two. I recommend it.The oysters were steamed well, but I wasn't a fan of ALL the flavors on platter. The oyster and lobster was so F-ing good. I'd order just that next time.The crab bucket was on point. YES! I would prefer more seasoning, but I'm not mad at it. This is large enough to share. Great for 2 people if you have an appetizer. The shrimp and grits were darn good.I felt the grits were a little undercooked, but I didn't mind because the next day I heated them up in a pot with some milk and butter and they were bomb AF!!!!!!I can imagine, though, people WOULD complain "the grits are undercooked".I took home the sausage from my crab boil. Sliced them up and cook them the next day - adding them to my grits for a PERFECT no cook Sunday meal. Nom nom.I would highly recommend hHurricane Patty's as a venue to take people to, especially on a Friday or Saturday evening when there is live music outside. The prices were very reasonable.Don't expect five star service. Expect your meal served to you - you might get a smile. I'm okay with that because, it's a Marina restaurant... Up in the cut.The food IS surprisingly good. The atmosphere is awesome! I would imagine dinner at sunset would be very chill and romantic.REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Location2. Plenty of Parking3. Ambiance4. Overall Venue5. Reasonable Prices6. Decent Food7. Decent Drinks"

Gypsy Cab Co.

★★★★☆ 3.8 (280) • $$

"I was heading into St. Augustine today and someone had recommended this place to me for a good place t o eat. They were right. The restauarant has a varied menu with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items, burgers and entrees. I had seen a picture of the Gypsy House Salad and it looked good so I figured I would give it a try. It comes with green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, red onions, olives, hard boiled egg, house made croutons, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini's, and Swiss cheese. I added blackened chicken to the salad and had the house dressing. The salad looked great and tasted even better. Service from Kelly was friendly and quick. The ambiance has a black and gold color scheme, as well as many colorful art items on the walls for sale."

ChopHouse Thirteen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (210)

"great place for dinner!!!We were traveling from south Florida to Jacksonville Stoped here and were very happy The ribeye stake was super good One of the best I ever ate !The service and atmosphere are great Over all it's a 10 out of 10."

Minerva Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (177) • $$

"We really like Minerva! Authentic Indian food that is legitimately spicy (you've been warned) and served with a smile."

Graffiti Junktion - Jacksonville Beach

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (294) • $$

"This place gained new local ownership about 4 months ago ... the result is outstanding... it's a great beach bar vibe and restaurant... they have made it super clean, eliminated poor bar smells that plagued previous ownership reviews...Great menu... outstanding TV viewing... cold beer... and OUTSTANDING food...I had a custom burger with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and candied bacon, cooked to order MR to perfection... side of delicious onion rings... the bacon is ridiculously delicious in itself.. burger was huge, fresh, awesome seasoning, nice large bun which held together well to eat the burger with ease... tremendous lunch and satisfying a hungry guy!They have tons of indoor seating both in dining room and a huge bar as well as a large outdoor covered area... my bartender took extremely good care of me and ensured I didn't have any needs...The new ownership really got it right and deserves great local support... They are also very dog friendly as well.So... go enjoy a great meal and let's keep the new ownership and employees busy... you won't regret it... obviously... highly recommended"

Havana Jax Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (171) • $$

"The food was fantastic! Soo good and healthy for you! I had the Bowl with black beans, yellow rice, a dollop of guac and Pico De guiyo. Sorry spelling for the Pico?!!Anyway the plaintans were excellent. Outstanding food assistance and the presentation was beautiful before I dove in. Took a good portion home for lunch tomorrow!! My friend had the rice, beans and the plaintans!!! So good! We were celebrating our b-days!! Can't wait to go back soon to Havana Jax!!!"

Brix Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (174) • $$

"Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Same as my last visit we were blown away by the food. Menu was huge with all kinds of options. Opted for the fish sandwhich (no bread) and a huge filet came out on the plate! Nacho cheese was reported to be a little different than expected but still good. Service was stellar! Will def come back to try some other menu items!"

MOJO Smokehouse BBQ & Blues

★★★★☆ 3.7 (157) • $$

"The food here is consistent and always fairly decent. I think the prices aren't bad either.The service was friendly and attentive when we visited last and we were seated promptly, despite it being lunchtime on Saturday. The booths aren't the most comfortable, but they're not bad for two people. We enjoyed our pulled pork and smoked chicken with various sides. The cheese grits were pretty tasty and I'd recommend them over the coleslaw I picked as a side dish. I think using new "real" plates (rather than the old blue melamine ones they've got) would go a long way towards improving my impression of this place. It's clear that it's in need of something new or fresh on the inside. That being said, I've never had an issues with the quality or taste of the food."

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

★★★★★ 4.5 (104) • $

"Hubs wanted to stop here, I was a bit nervous as I'm pretty picky, but they were awesome! She said I could take off anything I wanted so I said 'Can I just a ham and swiss with lettuce, tomato, mayo? Absolutely! And it was fantastic!"

Salsas Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (234) • $$

"craving Mexican for so long and Salsas did not disappoint!I went for lunch and they have very affordable Monday through Friday lunch specials! I choose something off the special menu which was a shrimp burrito! it had onions, peppers and this yummy crème sauce. A wonderful rice and a little salad with guacamole. it was all huge and I took most home! The chips and salsa on the table where great as well!ohhhhhh and if you are in a rush this will be great! I think my meal was out in 5 minutes and fresh and hot!!!"

Rosalia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (145) • $$

"Would not recommend. Party of four, lunch. Our waiter was nice, but he messed up with one order. Ok not a big deal. Moved-on. All of us ordered wedding soup and that was mediocre in a vey little bowl, which is probably good because i think it would be left. Then everybody had a half of sandwich, each if us picked different. All of us were not happy, a lot of bread (not fresh) and not enough meat. Dry and tasteless. Perhaps their dinner menu is better, who knows, but i am not going to come back."

Cajun Crab Hut

★★★★★ 4.5 (93) • $$

"While visiting St Augustine, I had a craving for seafood. I saw a billboard for this place driving into town and thought I have to try it out! It is a seafood boil type place. I was greeted right away with no wait time. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She was fantastic with my son, who's not a seafood lover yet. I ordered a build your own boil with 1/2 lb of shrimp (no head), 1/2 lb of green mussels and 1/2 lb of sausage. They have different seasons to choose from, such as Cajun, house seasoning and lemon pepper. You can also choose the spiciness level. I went with mild lemon pepper and it did not disappoint! They bring out a waste bucket to put your shells and shrimp skin in as you East, as well as a bib, gloves and hand wipes. Everything was delicious! Would return a thousand times over!"

Fired Up Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (114) • $$

"Stopped for a drink b4 the show at the Murray Hill theater as it was the only placed that served alcohol Great choice!Went back after about 10:40 pmThey close at 11pmStill had awesome service & great foodStaff was super friendly We didn't feel rushed & they were in no hurry for us to leaveA+++Will definitely visit againPS the Philly Cheese Steak fries are bomb!"

Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (102) • $$$

"The menu is eclectically, European and very well prepared. Everybody is very friendly and Jacob was our server two times and he was just terrific in both cases Daniel the manager stopped by to make sure everything was fine. Just a very nice place to have a nice meal."

Back 40 Urban Fresh

★★★★☆ 4.2 (91) • $$

"This place is the best hang out for me and my husband. We enjoy the bar seating, the bartender is great, the drinks and food are delicious. Happy hour prices are the best too."

LeaderBoard Arcade Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (80) • $$

"This review is based on the arcade and drinks, we did not order food this time. LeaderBoards has a fantastic atmosphere for retro arcades and recent machines. You load up a card with credits just like a Dave and Busters. We got a $25 card and we got over a 149 credits, most machines are 7.5 and under for credits. FYI- The more you buy the more bonus credits you get.The machines were a good mix of Pinball and arcade classics like Mortal Kombat to Super Mario Bros. It easily took us a little over an hour to use up our $25 which was a honestly a good deal. As for the bar I got a mixed drink themed to Street Fighter (The hadouken) and my wife got a tall craft beer that was huge. Both were delicious and highly recommend trying the themed drinks. After tabbing out we got 4 credits each per drink which was a surprise to us and went to play one more game. I highly recommend you come and try out LeaderBoards for a date night or a day to get the kids out."

Bay Street Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (114) • $

"Pretty good drinks and someone from our group forgot their bag on the counter. Someone unfortunately took something out of it BUT when we went back the manager and bartender offered several times to comp us with a couple drinks for a mistake we made. Very friendly staff and a good photo op!"

Monkey's Uncle Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (112) • $$

"21 to 91, Monkey's welcomes all. They certainly know how to draw a crowd when it comes to football games & cover bands. Beers might not be the coldest, and sometimes you gotta wait a while to get served, but that being said every time I go to Monkeys I have a great time. Def a group friend hang local casual bar atmosphere. Typical bar food, affordable drinks, relaxed atmosphere. See you soon at Monkey's!"

Volcano Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (64) • $$

"We had a really nice lunch date at Volcano Japanese Cuisine! The restaurant is modern and beautiful with some unique touches sure to wow your friends on instagram. It was our servers first day on the job and while it wasn't completely smooth because of that, she was friendly and still did a good job.We got the Volcano sushi roll which looked amazing set on fire but was also delicious. My wife liked the veggie roll. Miso soup was good and my wife thought the salad had the "good" ginger dressing.We both got the hibachi lunchtime meals. The steak was small in portion and a little overcooked but probably appropriate considering the lunch special price. I got a Japanese fuzzy navel which was a fun and yummy drink.We could definitely see ourselves returning in the future!"

The Tides Oyster Co. & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (107) • $$

"Really liked this place because the environment was a little be beachy a little bit dive (in a good way). I would guess the bar does mostly drinks but they had a nice menu for oysters and some really good appetizers. Bartender seemed to struggle with making a martini but it was good and price reasonable."