Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in St. Augustine, FL

Sean Baker We walked in and got a table even though we had to park in the next parking lot. The waitress got refills right when we needed them. Our entree came in very quickly within around 10 minutes of ordering it. I have NEVER had 3 really good sweet tea refills and that’s all I got, 3 of the most perfect drinks which seems impossible considering that I’ve been to plenty of sit in restaurants. This is by far the best service and food I have ever eaten. And surprisingly not crazy expensive.

Michelle Bell49.2 Wonderful food! Perfectly seasoned and so tasty. A bit pricy, but enjoyed every minute of it. Super friendly staff. Nate was a great server. It did take a little long to get the food out. We were there for over three hours. On the water with beautiful views. Parking lot is a bit small.

Laura Cruz This place completely blew us away. The restaurant is stunning and huge, with plenty of different seating areas to enjoy. Even though it was packed and we didn’t have reservations, we were seated within 15 minutes. While you wait, you can grab a drink at the bar, take a walk by the beach, or enjoy the sunset from their pier, which alone makes the experience unforgettable. They also offer complimentary valet parking, which was a really nice touch and made the whole experience even more convenient The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Everyone was incredibly kind, from the hostesses to our server, who was attentive and consistently checked on us without being intrusive. Prices are very fair considering the portion sizes, quality of the food, and the unbeatable waterfront location. Nothing felt overpriced For appetizers, we had the tuna tartare and the smoked salmon bruschetta, both were absolutely delicious. I ordered one of the specials: grouper topped with a crab cake and lobster cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. When I say I devoured my plate faster than I should have, I mean it, it was that good. My fiance ordered the catch preparation (grouper as well), served with rice and curry with plantains. All the seafood tasted incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right We finished with the key lime pie, which was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Overall, this will definitely be one of the highlights of your trip if you’re in St. Augustine. We loved everything about our experience and will absolutely be back every time we’re in the city!!

Cand Cand Amazing food. Exceptional service. Our waitress, Jessica was awesome. Very attentive. We had snow crab legs, 3 sets!, fried plantains, conch fritters, fries alligator, and the Thai chili scallops. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious.

Tracy Cole We love bringing people here. On warm nights when you can sit outside, the atmosphere couldnt be better - definitely ask for outside and try to get a Tiki hut for the full unique experience. Weve had great service here, but our last visit was less-than great service. However, sitting in a Tiki hut looking at the water makes up for it. If you have a wait, walk down the dock to the bar and grab a drink and listen to live music while you wait. It all makes for a lovely night!

Logan We were really pleased with this dinner choice. We had roughly a 15m wait, which we burned through quickly just hanging out watching all the golf cart tours zipping around. Once we went inside to be seated everyone was super friendly and engaged. I know thats the expectation in a tourist town, but this one didnt feel like a tourist stop. It felt like a really good mean in a really good restaurant. All the food was delicious. Next time we will be getting the meatloaf over the bangers and mash. Dont get me wrong, the bangers.... Banged .. but we liked the meatloaf more. I cannot believe how busy this place was and get how seamless our drinks were filled and food was taken care of. I wish I wrote down our waitresses name as she was literally phenomenal. But the busers and the runners were all top tier too. Parking was.... Like everything else when you enter this area. We found a paid lot and just parked to spend the rest of our time there at.

Nicole Hooks Everything was amazing at this restaurant. It was our first time here while visiting St. Augustine when we decided to stop by. Happy we did. The ambience was comforting and inviting. Decor was everything automotive due to it previously being an auto garage owned by Ford. Davetta was our waitress and she was amazing and attentive! She was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Her recommendations were spot on! If you’re ever in the St. Augustine area, stop by Ford’s Garage and ask for Davetta. You won’t regret it. We will definitely be back!

Meliss The Modern Rose was the perfect, quaint, personal experience we were wanting on our first meal out as Mr and Mrs. The amazing food was a huge bonus. From the beautiful Christmas decor, the personalized different coffee mugs and genuinely kind owners and staff, this experience deserves a 5 star rating across the board. They even played "Going to the Chapel" and brought us a delicious piece of cheesecake on a plate with the recipe for love printed on it, so..of course we had to finish it to read!!! Simple but special extras you just do not get anywhere else is what makes it. I highly recommend The Modern Rose if you are looking for a deliciously prepared, uniquely served, and sincerely kind staffed meal while in St. Augustine. Thank you for making our breakfast so special!!!

lila yeung The service was very attentive, with a great introduction to each dish’s specialties. It made the whole dining experience very enjoyable.

Scott York I have tried to make it in several times to dine at Castillo Craft kitchen and today the stars aligned properly. I was looking for something different for breakfast and this spot did not disappoint. I chose the braised short ribs with a fried egg and potatoes. I’m not sure who gave these short ribs their award winning designation, but it was well deserved! Great flavor, egg was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were spot on as well.

Doug Duensing If I could give more stars I would! I heard this place was a great fish place I didnt have a super wide variety of fish menu... What it had was good! Great atmosphere great service! Our fried pickles ahi appetizer were phenomenal! She had the blackened mahi sandwich, so said was perfect I had mahi tacos, which... Were great. She was ecstatic because they had pickled beets as a side and my black beans and rice were delicious! Sorry no room for dessert. They did sound wonderful tho! We sat in the enclosed porch with the heater on Id have to say it was pretty romantic! Looked like a fairly good cocktail menu also. OH.. We loved the bread basket on the different kinds of breads and the honey butter... The wife think spread is evil (hahaha) but she dove into that bread basket and was very happy! Homemade davil s Sauce was good too.

Nicole P Excellent dinner for our party of 9. All good came out together and hot. Truffle fries are a must! The solo sauce was perfect. Every dinner was delicious. Service was great. Drinks were fabulous.

Spenser Arn We came back after having visited about 2 years ago and we were just as impressed this time as we were last time! We came on a Tuesday (by happenstance) and we were looking for tacos! The $2.99 tacos definitely were delicious. We mixed and matched some tacos. I got 2 Pineapple Al Pastor tacos and 1 Asada street taco. My wife got the blackened shrimp, Al pastor and the asada taco. We also got kid meals - a quesadilla (that has the traditional white mozzarella feel too it), 2 of the soft taco - beef. Everyone was happen with their meals. The salsa has a bit of a kick, which I very much appreciate. The restaurant was very clean and tables were cleaned promptly after people left. The restaurant tends to run at a louder decible but it adds to the overall atmosphere. Ariana was our waitress - Service was fantastic, helpful, friendly and prompt. Answered our questions and offered suggestions.

dan safra There are restaurants that scream for your attention and then there are the quiet legends, the places that don’t need neon, hashtags, or culinary theatrics because they’ve been great long before you showed up. O’Steen’s in St. Augustine is one of those places. A shrine to Southern cooking, the kind of joint where the line out front isn’t hype, it’s faith. Walk in and the first thing you notice is what’s not there: no pretension, no influencer traps, no overwrought plating. Just locals, regulars, and travelers lucky enough to have been tipped off by someone who cares about real food. This is a place built on a single religion: frying things perfectly. Let’s talk shrimp. The fried shrimp at O’Steen’s are a cultural treasure, a masterclass in simplicity executed with the precision of a surgeon and the soul of someone’s Southern grandmother. Light, crisp, not the least bit greasy each bite crackles, then melts. It’s the kind of dish that reminds you why frying is an art, not a fallback. Service is what service should be: efficient, warm, no-nonsense. They’re not here to inflate their ego, they’re here to feed you. And in a world where restaurants are constantly trying to reinvent themselves, O’Steen’s stands tall by doing the opposite. They simply continue to do what they’ve done for decades: cook damn good food. If you’re the sort of traveler who wants the “best restaurant in town” as defined by glossy magazines, you might miss O’Steen’s. But if you care about places that matter, places that carry the weight of community, history, and flavor then this humble, always-busy, never fancy institution is five-star all the way. This is the kind of place I’d cross a state line for. Hell, I’d cross two.

Michelle Zilen It was busy so we expected to wait. We were told twenty minute wait, it was maybe ten minutes. If you like onion rings they are a must here. Honestly they can be considered a meal instead of an appetizer. The waitress kindly offered us a half plate, perfect. Then came the meal. It did not disappoint. I got the fried chicken breast so good, but it was a lit of food. Then the banana pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious.