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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in St. Augustine

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Updated December 05, 2024

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4.9

4.9 (402)

$30 and under

French

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

La Nouvelle is the next story in our culinary journey by Michael Lugo. This opportunity to bring French Nouveau cuisine to our city has us so excited. Bringing to the helm Matthieu Landillon from the coastal city of Marseille, La Nouvelle allows us to explore classic French Bistro fare with an elevated edge. The atmosphere will lead you to the streets of Paris without leaving St. Augustine.

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding meal, excellent service. We enjoyed our dinner, thank you.

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Michael's St. Augustine

4.8

4.8 (3601)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Michael's offers a contemporary steakhouse experience with a celebrated chef, dedicated staff, and passion for exquisite flavors and world-class wines. Michael's has received numerous honors and accolades. Chef Michael has been recognized as Best Chef of St. Augustine from several of the city's publications. The restaurant was featured on The Food Network with Chef Emeril Lagasse during Florida's 500th anniversary.

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Cynthia

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Great restaurant in the middle of the historic district of St. Augustine. Loved the old house feel. Server was always available until the end of our meal when we needed to leave for an event. We had to bypass coffee as it was taking 30 minutes for dessert and coffee. The staff was exceptional. The meal cooked and served excellently. The ambiance might have been better with a different table. We were seated in a small room in back by the black curtain where staff continued to go back and forth. I would suggest when you make a reservation to see if you can get into the main dining area.

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Raintree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6183)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Enjoy casual dining at it finest, the Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse, recognized Nationally and Internationally for over 43 years as one of Florida's top destination Restaurants. The Raintree is renowned for its consistent, award-winning menu, consisting of Prime Steaks, Lamb, Poultry, Veal, fresh Seafood and more. The Raintree has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Wine List and a premium bar, served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of a restored 1879 Victorian home. The home is surround by a brick courtyard with Gazebo's for outdoor dining. Even if you choose to dine elsewhere, join us afterward in The Dessert Bar, choose from our Famous Crepes, Ice cream Drinks, Dessert Martinis, Cappucinno & Espresso or indulge in a fine after dinner Liquor or Cognac.

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Ronnie

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, excellent food. I would highly recommend.

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Lobster & Sweet Pepper Bisque

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Collage Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6599)

$31 to $50

Global, International

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class, award-winning experience. The menu reflects the
eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby and focuses on fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb,
and veal, using international flavor profiles. Located just a block off of St. George Street in the heart of the historic district, Collage serves dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we do not accept parties of 5+ online. Please note we are just a small 15 table restaurant. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions.

We will no longer accept Credit Card Gift Cards as payment due to the fact that the issuing bank will not allow us to adjust applied gratuity at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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Sylvie

Dined 3 days ago

What a great experience and meal. The sorbet palate cleanser before the main course and that bread were really wonderful touches. We will be back and thank you for the birthday dessert!

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4.7

4.7 (2145)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

features creative cuisine, spiced with variety, in a casually elegant dining atmosphere. Located in a beautifully restored 19th century building, the Old City House offers it’s guests the chance to experience a personal selection of world cuisine in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Only the finest ingredients are used and all entrees are prepared to order featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef, lamb, and pork. The intimate and charming dining room is conducive to a relaxed, comfortable meal which is served by a knowledgeable and professional wait staff.

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Patricia

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely place and great food. We were really surprised by the quality of the meals. Staff very friendly and accommodating re: our toddler. We Highly recommend.

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Vegetable Lasagna

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Beef Tenderloin

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The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6

4.6 (2612)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

The Reef, originally called Comptons, was built by the Usina family on a beautiful piece of oceanfront property, owned by the family for generations, located on tranquil North Beach, three miles north of the Usina Bridge. Comptons opened in 1989 and enjoyed great success for the next ten years. It closed in 1999 due to the ill health of Mr. Compton and hurricane damage. There are few remaining true Oceanfront restaurants in Northeast Florida, and of those, The Reef, commands the most spectacular views. Sit at any table inside and the view is dynamic to say the least, or enjoy the recently rebuilt and expanded deck where you not only look out at The Ocean, you listen to it too as the waves break and the birds cry. To complement this vista Chef Denzel Aponte' has created a menu primarily of fish and seafood balanced with beef, poultry pasta and creative specials, always fresh and sourced locally whenever possible.

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Frank

Dined 4 days ago

Terrific time with guests from out of town. Greg, our waiter, was great with excellent service and a fun sense of humor. Dinner was excellent as usual. All in all, a great time was had by all. 5-stars!

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La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

4.6

4.6 (1894)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Saint Augustine Beach

About the restaurant

***Please keep in mind reservations are limited to only inside dining due to unexpected weather -- No reservations can be made for outside (first come, first served basis)***

Come join us at La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs, owned by Chef Norberto Jaramillo & his Wife Christina, where we celebrate our Colombian roots with World Cuisine infused with Latin American flavors. Located in beautiful Historic St Augustine on the rooftop of San Sebastian Winery, our elegant dining space is the ideal spot for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Explore our menu and experience a delightful evening in St Augustine just minutes away from the heart of downtown!

Please note that La Cocina charges a $25.00 fee per person in cases of no-show.

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Carlos

Dined 3 days ago

What a wonderful experience! The food was beautiful and delicious. The talented chef is truly appreciated, The french press coffee fantastic, and our hostess/server absolutely delightful. The dine in environment was also very pleasant and elegant. This was the first time we were here (January so we dined in ) but can’t wait to come again this spring and summer!

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4.2

4.2 (2173)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

A modern dining experience, featuring authentic Spanish and Mediterranean flavors created for gathering.

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Burch

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Both the food and service were fantastic. Did the chef’s tasting special for Christmas. Highly recommend it.

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Caymus 50th Anniversary Wine Dinner

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Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (375)

$31 to $50

American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Nestled in the Historic District of Down Town St. Augustine, Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen showcases a menu of elegant comfort and craft beverages along with sustainable creativity. Our restaurant team has committed to working with sustainable local farms to create a positive impact on its environmental footprint while showcasing local ingredients.

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Joseph

Dined 6 days ago

We were celebrating our 13th anniversary and Our experience in this restaurant was really great, exceptional food and service. I will rate this place highly +5*. Thank you so much everyone at the Kitchen and the server (Danisha) who attended us with an excellent service.

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3.4

3.4 (1556)

$31 to $50

American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Casual dining with a touch of sophistication! The Sainte-George Restaurant offers exquisitely crafted dishes blending the best of American and European cuisines. Our menu, combined with impeccable service and stunning views of the Castillo De San Marcos, will contribute to an unforgettable dining experience. Open for Brunch and Dinner.

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SteveVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was quite good and our server was pleasant and attentive. It’s the little things that keep my review from going full 4&5 star. For example, the restaurant is in an historic building and there is a step up to get in. My wife uses a mobility device so it was impossible for her to enter. A temporary ramp would solve this issue quickly. The meal runner was attentive, but could use better training on how to present the dish and know which diner receives which dish. The bartender was a little unsure how to make a martini. We enjoy this establishment and intend to return. We want them to be successful and to be regarded as one of the best restaurants in the area. If they can simply get more of the little things right/better, they will be!

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