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Old-fashioned white-tablecloth fixture serving up seafood with ocean views at waterfront tables.
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Address: 4100 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-8008
Website: http://www.thereefstaugustine.com/
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Reviews
Bumblebee
Incredible location facing east on the water, beautiful views. Very accommodating staff allowed me to eat even though not really open.
Awesome selection of sea and land foods. Very tasty. I had the pretzel crusted chicken salad, delicious.
Very clean and nice interior.
Ate again, 12/28, came all the way from Phoenix. Abby was our server and did a really great job. We both had the buttermilk chicken, fried chicken breast, grilled Brussel sprouts, and Gouda cheese macaroni-this has become a top three on my favorite meals, really tasty and plenty of food.
Crème brûlée and bread pudding for dessert, really great stuff.
With dessert and no drinks, with generous tip, for two was 100.00, and worth it.
Great location right on the Atlantic Ocean for great views and crashing waves, a wonderful environment.
… moreAwesome selection of sea and land foods. Very tasty. I had the pretzel crusted chicken salad, delicious.
Very clean and nice interior.
Ate again, 12/28, came all the way from Phoenix. Abby was our server and did a really great job. We both had the buttermilk chicken, fried chicken breast, grilled Brussel sprouts, and Gouda cheese macaroni-this has become a top three on my favorite meals, really tasty and plenty of food.
Crème brûlée and bread pudding for dessert, really great stuff.
With dessert and no drinks, with generous tip, for two was 100.00, and worth it.
Great location right on the Atlantic Ocean for great views and crashing waves, a wonderful environment.
Gary Zolle Stone
I had been waiting for The Reef to reopen after renovation and finally got to try it. The Crab Cake was somewhat less than I had expected until I combined a bite with the delicious pineapple guava salsa and key lime mustard. Fabulous as a trio!
I enjoyed the fried Shrimp also, and will return when in Ponte Vedra next time.
… moreI enjoyed the fried Shrimp also, and will return when in Ponte Vedra next time.
Kristina Totoraitis
Food: 10/10
View: 10/10
Service: 10/10
The food here is delicious! I live in Chicago and came down for my moms birthday that we celebrated here. Service was amazing from the start, they let us sit 30min earlier than our reservation & also gave us the best spot view wise. Jenifer was our waitress and she was so lovely and very helpful. I got the short rib and subbed the mashed potatoes for risotto- best dish I’ve ever had and I’ve had plenty of short rib back home, nothing compares. The risotto was cooked perfectly and creamy with the perfect amount of flavor. The short rib melted in my mouth and had the most tasty glaze on top. My dad got the triple tail fish grilled and my mom got the grouper. They absolutely loved their dish and said it’s the best they’ve had in Florida (they live in palm coast). For dessert they gave my mom the option to pick from the menu on the house since it was her birthday and they made the plate all nice for her which was super sweet. All I know is my mom had the absolute best time and left with the biggest smile and we absolutely loved this place and will definitely come back!!!
… moreView: 10/10
Service: 10/10
The food here is delicious! I live in Chicago and came down for my moms birthday that we celebrated here. Service was amazing from the start, they let us sit 30min earlier than our reservation & also gave us the best spot view wise. Jenifer was our waitress and she was so lovely and very helpful. I got the short rib and subbed the mashed potatoes for risotto- best dish I’ve ever had and I’ve had plenty of short rib back home, nothing compares. The risotto was cooked perfectly and creamy with the perfect amount of flavor. The short rib melted in my mouth and had the most tasty glaze on top. My dad got the triple tail fish grilled and my mom got the grouper. They absolutely loved their dish and said it’s the best they’ve had in Florida (they live in palm coast). For dessert they gave my mom the option to pick from the menu on the house since it was her birthday and they made the plate all nice for her which was super sweet. All I know is my mom had the absolute best time and left with the biggest smile and we absolutely loved this place and will definitely come back!!!
Dariusz Warzocha
I arrived to find every outdoor table occupied, which in lesser establishments would signal defeat. Not here. The hostess and the bartender kept a quiet watch, and the moment a seat opened by the ocean, I was escorted outside. Efficient, attentive, no theatrics, just competence.
Service is where empires rise or fall. Jack, tending bar and my table, was equal parts craftsman and confidant. He pours a proper drink, speaks when conversation is welcome, and checks in with the regularity of a well-kept watch, never intrusive, always precise.
The spinach artichoke appetizer was hot and honest, the baked grouper clean, delicate, and perfectly judged, the vanilla bourbon infused dessert a civilized indulgence that knows when to stop. Compliments to the chef, and to the person who keeps this place immaculate. It is very, very clean.
Parking can be a skirmish during peak hours, understandable given the target. The Reef on the A1A earns the attention. I will return whenever I am in the area. Well worth it. Could not recommend it more. Management, big props to Jack.
… moreService is where empires rise or fall. Jack, tending bar and my table, was equal parts craftsman and confidant. He pours a proper drink, speaks when conversation is welcome, and checks in with the regularity of a well-kept watch, never intrusive, always precise.
The spinach artichoke appetizer was hot and honest, the baked grouper clean, delicate, and perfectly judged, the vanilla bourbon infused dessert a civilized indulgence that knows when to stop. Compliments to the chef, and to the person who keeps this place immaculate. It is very, very clean.
Parking can be a skirmish during peak hours, understandable given the target. The Reef on the A1A earns the attention. I will return whenever I am in the area. Well worth it. Could not recommend it more. Management, big props to Jack.
Gilbert Nichols
My wife and I chose this place because of the reviews and close proximity to our hotel a mile away. We also wanted seafood. We loved the location between the road and the ocean. We enjoyed the seacoast while we waited for our table.
We were able to sit next to a window and watch a cruise ship pass by. My Samsung s25 Ultra got a great closeup with a 100x.
We were served fresh hot bread with butter and it was very delicious. We ordered spinach artichoke dip which came out piping hot but also very delicious.
Our entrees came out. My wife ordered the Caribbean Grill with mahi and shrimp. She said it only had 2 small shrimp and was unexpectedly spicy, which she was not pleased with. I had the fried shrimp with French fries and squash with zucchini slices. My meal was very good.
What motivated me to give 4 stars was that our server, Mia, wasn’t tending to us quickly enough nor did our desire for dessert get satisfied because she quickly provided the dessert menu but disappeared for an extraordinary long time. The other server working tables near us had a better work ethic than ours.
I found it ironic that a restaurant of this caliber and higher prices would have menus with no pictures of the food. A picture is worth a thousand words and more people would order based on pictures. That’s also true with the dessert menu. I had to go on Google reviews to find photos of food and desserts before making my decision. At least the restroom was clean and attractive. The sign next to the Hostess stand had “appetizers” misspelled.
… moreWe were able to sit next to a window and watch a cruise ship pass by. My Samsung s25 Ultra got a great closeup with a 100x.
We were served fresh hot bread with butter and it was very delicious. We ordered spinach artichoke dip which came out piping hot but also very delicious.
Our entrees came out. My wife ordered the Caribbean Grill with mahi and shrimp. She said it only had 2 small shrimp and was unexpectedly spicy, which she was not pleased with. I had the fried shrimp with French fries and squash with zucchini slices. My meal was very good.
What motivated me to give 4 stars was that our server, Mia, wasn’t tending to us quickly enough nor did our desire for dessert get satisfied because she quickly provided the dessert menu but disappeared for an extraordinary long time. The other server working tables near us had a better work ethic than ours.
I found it ironic that a restaurant of this caliber and higher prices would have menus with no pictures of the food. A picture is worth a thousand words and more people would order based on pictures. That’s also true with the dessert menu. I had to go on Google reviews to find photos of food and desserts before making my decision. At least the restroom was clean and attractive. The sign next to the Hostess stand had “appetizers” misspelled.
Borderlessfoodie
I chose this spot for lunch mainly for its close-up ocean view, and it did not disappoint.
We ordered the avocado egg on an English muffin, fried chicken with waffles, and fish and chips. The dishes were decent overall, though the batter-fried fish was a bit oily—likely due to the oil temperature.
Service was friendly, and live music played throughout our meal, adding to the laid-back atmosphere.
Overall, a pleasant experience with unbeatable views.
… moreWe ordered the avocado egg on an English muffin, fried chicken with waffles, and fish and chips. The dishes were decent overall, though the batter-fried fish was a bit oily—likely due to the oil temperature.
Service was friendly, and live music played throughout our meal, adding to the laid-back atmosphere.
Overall, a pleasant experience with unbeatable views.
James Keenum JR
If you haven’t ever been, you should probably go sooner rather than later. Its not just a restaurant. It’s simply not your average food. Is a unique and relaxed fine dining experience.
… moreRuud Noordzij
So good! Our friend in Saint Augustine knew about this place and took us there after our arrival in town. In short, the shrimp and grits are to die for! That sauce is unmatched, and the shrimp is nice. Sadly, the grouper and salmon were sold out so we opted for the Caribbean Grill. Great choice as the fish was flaky, nicely prepared and very fresh. Mussels as a starter, very nice as well. Nice attentive service (thanks Baylie) and the fact that this restaurant is coastal is a great plus…. unfortunately, we were over for a rather late dinner but anyone visiting during the summer should have great ocean views. Highly recommended.
… moreBailey Gorman
Have been wanting to try The Reef for a while but hadn’t had the time to make it out. I wish I could have a raving review but unfortunately I cannot.
We came in on a Saturday night with reservations at 4:30 so that we could enjoy a drink and appetizer before we had entrees. We were sat immediately and asked if we were okay sitting next to a table with a dog (appreciate the hostess being aware). We sat at our table for 30 minutes without waters or any wait staff acknowledging us. At this point my husband went back up to the hostess stand and requested the server be sent to our table. We waited another 10 minutes without being acknowledged. I flagged down a waitress and requested our wait staff be sent to our table. Another 5 minutes later and the table next to us waitress noticed that we had not even been served water. When our waitress FINALLY arrived after 50 minutes of waiting all she said was that there was a miscommunication. Between the time that we were sat and our waitress showing up at our table 5 other tables had been sat, had their beverages and bread served, and had either ordered their entree or had their entree on the table. At this point we were hungry and ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer (told dairy free). The complimentary bread and alcoholic beverage came out followed by the appetizer. We ordered the shrimp and lobster risotto (not dairy free) and the Honey Dijon Basted Atlantic Salmon (told dairy free) entrees. Coconut shrimp were large. All the food was just okay and not worth the price. Unfortunately the food that was supposed to be dairy free was either cross contaminated or had dairy because we did not have a good next 2 days. No manager stopped by to check on us after the “miscommunication” nor did the waitress offer any type of discount/complimentary meal.
… moreWe came in on a Saturday night with reservations at 4:30 so that we could enjoy a drink and appetizer before we had entrees. We were sat immediately and asked if we were okay sitting next to a table with a dog (appreciate the hostess being aware). We sat at our table for 30 minutes without waters or any wait staff acknowledging us. At this point my husband went back up to the hostess stand and requested the server be sent to our table. We waited another 10 minutes without being acknowledged. I flagged down a waitress and requested our wait staff be sent to our table. Another 5 minutes later and the table next to us waitress noticed that we had not even been served water. When our waitress FINALLY arrived after 50 minutes of waiting all she said was that there was a miscommunication. Between the time that we were sat and our waitress showing up at our table 5 other tables had been sat, had their beverages and bread served, and had either ordered their entree or had their entree on the table. At this point we were hungry and ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer (told dairy free). The complimentary bread and alcoholic beverage came out followed by the appetizer. We ordered the shrimp and lobster risotto (not dairy free) and the Honey Dijon Basted Atlantic Salmon (told dairy free) entrees. Coconut shrimp were large. All the food was just okay and not worth the price. Unfortunately the food that was supposed to be dairy free was either cross contaminated or had dairy because we did not have a good next 2 days. No manager stopped by to check on us after the “miscommunication” nor did the waitress offer any type of discount/complimentary meal.
Liz Pritchard
Beautiful, quiet and classy restaurant right on the beach. We had a beautiful view of the beach, perfect to watch the storm roll in. The service was top notch – very friendly, professional waiter, quick and provided excellent service. The food itself was all delicious. It’s a much classier feel than the typical beach restaurants so it was a welcomed change during our recent beach trip. 10/10 recommend and will be marking it as a “must go again” for our next trip.
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