One of the best parts of lodging at one of the St. Augustine Historic Inns is that you have full and unlimited access (keeping in mind business hours) to restaurants in downtown St. Augustine! Like many shops, attractions, museums, and bars, there are dozens of restaurants that are only a few steps away from the bed and breakfast you’re staying at.
About Downtown St. Augustine’s Food Scene
Restaurants in downtown St. Augustine are among the most popular destinations in Northeast Florida for mealtimes. This is because dining downtown is more of an experience than a bite to eat. Families, couples, friend groups, and individuals can look forward to specialty drinks, mouthwatering appetizers, beautifully (decorated) plated entrees, and delightfully dangerous desserts – and let’s not forget about the relaxing ambiances, picturesque views, and live music you’ll find in many eateries. Furthermore, we can guarantee that whatever food you’re craving is sure to have a home in a downtown restaurant.
From the second-best pizza in the world to datil pepper infused delicacies to a Southern twist on traditional plates, there is a special dish for everyone downtown, even if you’re dining with a picky eater! Additionally, nearly all the restaurants are locally owned and fresh, healthy food is prioritized as many restaurants have a farm-to-table or sea-to-table mentality. As if it could get any better, you’ll find countless eclectic options!
Breakfast in St. Augustine
Included in the long list of perks of lodging with many of the St. Augustine Historic Inns is a delicious home-cooked breakfast each morning. Although there are a few restaurants downtown that serve breakfast, we encourage you to dine with your historic inn for the most important meal of the day. Wake up each morning to golden-brown Swiss cheese, chive quiche with flaky crust, warm blueberry soup, baked French toast with apples pecans and sausage, and a plethora of other options. Trust us, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy these eggcellent breakfasts a waffle lot. (Please let your innkeeper know if you plan to skip breakfast)
From walk-up window eateries to cafes to bayfront dining to yummy pizza places, stick around downtown St. Augustine to fuel up for your midday meal. There are a ton of tasty options within walking distance from the Historic Inns including healthy wraps, bowls and salads from the food truck Crave, fish and chips from The Original Likit on St. George Street, beef empanadas and picadillo from the Spanish Bakery, and many other plates that will beckon you to dine in the Historic District for lunch each day.
Of course, many of the restaurants in downtown St. Augustine that are open for dinner also serve lunch. However, the eateries below aren’t open for regular dinner hours. If you want to try them, late lunch or an early dinner is the perfect occasion.
Restaurants that close after lunch: Nero’s Waterfront Cafe, Cafe Alcazar, Crave (food truck), Gaufres and Goods, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Tropicali (food truck), Harbor View Cafe, The Florida Cracker Cafe, Reflections Bistro
Dinner Restaurants
You’ll find each restaurant open for dinner in downtown St. Augustine is paired with a special ambiance. Along Avenida Menendez, diners can enjoy bayfront breezes and seating. There are many great locations with outdoor dining perfect for people watching, and many of the restaurants offer live entertainment. If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere with games to entertai children, head to Burger Buckets; for fine dining and unparalleled decorated plates, Michael’s St. Augustine is sure to impress you; lastly, large friend groups looking to dine and dance can enjoy the retro-chic gastro pub, Prohibition Kitchen. However, great restaurants in downtown St. Augustine don’t end there. Check out the list of restaurants below to find the perfect place for you and your loved one, family, or friend group. Remember, if you have any questions or need more suggestions, ask your inn keeper. They’ll be happy to help you find your favorite dining destination.
Restaurants open for dinner that we recommend
More Restaurants in St Augustine…
· Al’s Pizza · Aviles Restaurant and Lounge · Barley Republic · Bull & Crown Publick House · Burger Buckets · Burrito Works Taco Shop · Carmelo’s Market Place · Casa Maya, Catch 27 · Centro Restaurant & Piano Bar · Chianti Room · Collage · Columbia Restaurant · Costa Brava · Florida Cracker Cafe · Fusion Point · Georgie’s Diner · Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille · Ice Plant Bar · La Herencia Cafe · Meehan’s Irish Pub · Mi Casa Cafe · Milagro on 12 · Mojo Old City BBQ · Nonnas Trattoria · O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits · Old City House Inn & Restaurants · One Twenty-Three Burger House · Pizza Time · Pizzalley’s · Preserved Restaurant · Prince of Wales · Prohibition Kitchen · Raintree Restaurant · Sakada Steak House · Sangrias Wine & Piano Bar · Spanish Bakery · St. Augustine Seafood Company · Taberna Del Caballo · The Blue Hen Cafe · The Chatsworth Publick House · The Cuban Cafe & Bakery · The Floridian · The Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge · White Lion Restaurant & Pub
