The LUX Local Guide to St. Augustine
Brunch Spots in STA
Great breakfast, brunch location! Located in the eclectic, Lincolnville neighborhood. Blue Hen is known for the southern-style menu that will keep you full and happy!
Recommendations:
> Corn Beef Hash
> Chicken Biscuits w/ Gravy
> BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Grits
Can get very busy on the weekends!!
145 locals recommend
The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveGreat breakfast, brunch location! Located in the eclectic, Lincolnville neighborhood. Blue Hen is known for the southern-style menu that will keep you full and happy!
Recommendations:
> Corn Beef Hash
> Chicken Biscuits w/ Gravy
> BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Grits
Can get very busy on the weekends!!
Sunday Cafe provides simple and tasty. From the breakfast to the lunch, Sunday has a solid menu with great indoor and outdoor space located in Uptown.
Recommendations:
>Smoked Salmon Toast - Breakfast
>Roasted Shiitake & Oyster Mushroom Toast - Breakfast
>Soudough B.A.L.T. - Lunch
27 locals recommend
Sunday
73 San Marco AveSunday Cafe provides simple and tasty. From the breakfast to the lunch, Sunday has a solid menu with great indoor and outdoor space located in Uptown.
Recommendations:
>Smoked Salmon Toast - Breakfast
>Roasted Shiitake & Oyster Mushroom Toast - Breakfast
>Soudough B.A.L.T. - Lunch
Buena Onda Cafe
Breakfast/Lunch spot in the West King District - I frequent this spot weekly!
The Manatee Cafe
525 FL-16Vegetarian & Vegan options - You need to try the pizza!
Everything Bagel
176 FL-312Small bagel shop with fresh bagels - Great cream cheese options.
The West Egg
All of the food is great! Small joint, but easy in and out.
Neighborhoods
The Retreat is located in the eclectic Lincolnville neighborhood, centrally-located, and history-rich. One of the best parts of Lincolnville is all of the quality establishments within a few minutes’ walk:
>The Preserved - Farm to table gourmet on a gorgeous Victorian porch (Brunch/Lunch)
>The St Augustine Fish Camp - Regional seafood specialties served dockside (Seafood)
>The Blue Hen - There is a delicious reason for standing in line for breakfast and lunches here (Breakfast/Brunch)
>Ice Plant – The art of traditional cocktails with old fashion feels and enjoyable, fresh dishes (Dinner)
>St. Augustine Distillery – Free tasting tours! No Reservation needed (Tour)
>San Sebastian Winery - Try our local wines! Check out The Cellar Upstairs – Wine & Jazz Bar (Tour)
23 locals recommend
Lincolnville
The Retreat is located in the eclectic Lincolnville neighborhood, centrally-located, and history-rich. One of the best parts of Lincolnville is all of the quality establishments within a few minutes’ walk:
>The Preserved - Farm to table gourmet on a gorgeous Victorian porch (Brunch/Lunch)
>The St Augustine Fish Camp - Regional seafood specialties served dockside (Seafood)
>The Blue Hen - There is a delicious reason for standing in line for breakfast and lunches here (Breakfast/Brunch)
>Ice Plant – The art of traditional cocktails with old fashion feels and enjoyable, fresh dishes (Dinner)
>St. Augustine Distillery – Free tasting tours! No Reservation needed (Tour)
>San Sebastian Winery - Try our local wines! Check out The Cellar Upstairs – Wine & Jazz Bar (Tour)
Vilano beach is one of the top beaches in St. Augustine - Typically, less crowded and more relaxed than St. Augustine Beach.
Check out Vilano Rd for the main public beach access and walk from the beach-side to the intracoastal-side.
Restaurants:
>Caps on the Water - Seafood - Great location
>Aunt Kate's - Florida-style seafood - Great location
>Beaches at Vilano - Locals bar, restaurant w/ live music
Things to do:
> Old Town Cycle Cruise - Party boat cruise on the intracoastal.
> Vilano Fishing Pier - A public pier, known for fishing
115 locals recommend
VILANO BEACH
Vilano beach is one of the top beaches in St. Augustine - Typically, less crowded and more relaxed than St. Augustine Beach.
Check out Vilano Rd for the main public beach access and walk from the beach-side to the intracoastal-side.
Restaurants:
>Caps on the Water - Seafood - Great location
>Aunt Kate's - Florida-style seafood - Great location
>Beaches at Vilano - Locals bar, restaurant w/ live music
Things to do:
> Old Town Cycle Cruise - Party boat cruise on the intracoastal.
> Vilano Fishing Pier - A public pier, known for fishing
Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia AvenueGreat photo opportunity! Next to the Fountain of Youth.
Coffee Shops
Coffee, coffee, coffee - If you are into coffee, you'll enjoy Kookaburra!
They have a few locations around St. Augustine, so see which location you are closest to try the coffee and baked goods.
49 locals recommend
The Kookaburra Downtown
24 Cathedral PlCoffee, coffee, coffee - If you are into coffee, you'll enjoy Kookaburra!
They have a few locations around St. Augustine, so see which location you are closest to try the coffee and baked goods.
Dos has great coffee and baked goods - A great place to sit and work off your laptop.
61 locals recommend
DOS Coffee & Wine
300 San Marco AveDos has great coffee and baked goods - A great place to sit and work off your laptop.
Growers Alliance Cafe and Gift Shop
322 Anastasia BlvdKenyan coffee, great ownership!
Food Spots in STA
One of the best and freshest seafood in St. Augustine - Located in Downtown.
I would highly recommend for a couple or smaller group.
90 locals recommend
Catch 27
40 Charlotte StOne of the best and freshest seafood in St. Augustine - Located in Downtown.
I would highly recommend for a couple or smaller group.
The Floridian is southern-style with a modern twist - Great food with veg options.
189 locals recommend
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StThe Floridian is southern-style with a modern twist - Great food with veg options.
Modern, Peruvian food - Located "On the Island". One of the best restaurants in St. Augustine.
My wife is Peruvian, she loves this place!
Call for reservations before showing up - 10 tables only.
63 locals recommend
Llama Restaurant
415 Anastasia BlvdModern, Peruvian food - Located "On the Island". One of the best restaurants in St. Augustine.
My wife is Peruvian, she loves this place!
Call for reservations before showing up - 10 tables only.
Southern-style seafood - Fried, Blackened, and Grilled with great sides. Located in the Lincolnville neighborhood and is located on the San Sebastian River (creek).
95 locals recommend
St. Augustine Fish Camp
142 Riberia StSouthern-style seafood - Fried, Blackened, and Grilled with great sides. Located in the Lincolnville neighborhood and is located on the San Sebastian River (creek).
Cap's is one of my favorites for a formal meal to celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary, as the food, ambiance, and views makes it one of the top places to try.
We do enjoy Saturday/Sunday afternoons on the back deck enjoying the views and beers with peel and eat shrimp.
246 locals recommend
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StCap's is one of my favorites for a formal meal to celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary, as the food, ambiance, and views makes it one of the top places to try.
We do enjoy Saturday/Sunday afternoons on the back deck enjoying the views and beers with peel and eat shrimp.
Odd Birds does a killer job of bringing Latin food to STA - A mix of South American, Mexican, and other flavors. Good drinks, as well.
66 locals recommend
Odd Birds Bar
200 Anastasia BoulevardOdd Birds does a killer job of bringing Latin food to STA - A mix of South American, Mexican, and other flavors. Good drinks, as well.
Osprey Tacos
300 Anastasia BlvdOsprey Tacos does proper tacos! I love this spot.
Pizza Time
124 St George StAlways busy, but well worth the wait! Cash only**
American-Bistro style restaurant - Classy, high-end, great ambiance.
Costa Brava competes with the top American Bistro restaurants in St. Augustine > Located in the fancy Casa Monica Hotel.
8 locals recommend
Costa Brava
95 Cordova StAmerican-Bistro style restaurant - Classy, high-end, great ambiance.
Costa Brava competes with the top American Bistro restaurants in St. Augustine > Located in the fancy Casa Monica Hotel.
Great Peruvian food - The ceviche and pollo de la brasa are killer!
Brazas chicken Peruvian restaurant
Great Peruvian food - The ceviche and pollo de la brasa are killer!
Drinks in STA
Killer, potent, and fresh drinks matched with some of the best seafood in town!
10 locals recommend
Boat Drinks
56 St George StKiller, potent, and fresh drinks matched with some of the best seafood in town!
A unique cigar lounge with great beer and live music.
33 locals recommend
Stogies Jazz Club & Listening
36 Charlotte StA unique cigar lounge with great beer and live music.
This place goes off every night of the week with live music! This hole in a wall bar is one of our favorites.
36 locals recommend
Tradewinds Lounge
124 Charlotte StThis place goes off every night of the week with live music! This hole in a wall bar is one of our favorites.
Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StA Prohibition-style bar, known for the whisky drinks.
Sarbez!
115 Anastasia BlvdHalf bar, half arcade, 100% great grilled cheese sandwich variations!
Bog Brewing Company
218 W King StGreat beer and atmosphere w/ Taco Truck right out back!
The Sweet Spot
Crème de la Cocoa
299 San Marco AveThis place is soooo good! Great sweets all around.
Kilwin's Chocolates
140 St George StChocolate, fudge, and more!
This place has so many unique options - My kids love this place!
49 locals recommend
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
48 Charlotte StThis place has so many unique options - My kids love this place!
Homemade ice cream - Some great options including a passion fruit ice cream that is killer!
15 locals recommend
Mayday Ice Cream Historic St. Augustine
100 St George StHomemade ice cream - Some great options including a passion fruit ice cream that is killer!
Food scene
Killer French cuisine - Escargot, Foie Gras, and Charcuterie Boards.
9 locals recommend
The Drunken Horse St. Augustine
56 Charlotte StreetKiller French cuisine - Escargot, Foie Gras, and Charcuterie Boards.
Off the beaten path and has some great, healthy options. Vegetarian & Vegan options. Breakfast & Lunch all day - Try the veggie pizza here!
34 locals recommend
The Manatee Cafe
525 FL-16Off the beaten path and has some great, healthy options. Vegetarian & Vegan options. Breakfast & Lunch all day - Try the veggie pizza here!
Killer Cuban coffee & sandwiches - Reminds me of Miami. Everything is good here!
Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery
Killer Cuban coffee & sandwiches - Reminds me of Miami. Everything is good here!