Along with year-round fresh seafood , locally grown produce , and spicy dishes featuring the destination ’ s signature datil pepper , the cultural influences of more than 450 years of history — Spanish , Greek , Minorcan , British and French — combined with traditional southern cuisine make Florida ’ s Historic Coast a “ must-do ” for food fans .
A Foodie ’ s Paradise
Where to Dine Waterside
Cap ’ s on the Water , Aunt Kate ’ s on the River , Valley Smoke BBQ , Palm Valley Fish Camp , Salt Life Food Shack , Sunset Grille , South Beach Grill and The Conch House .
An Upscale Dining Experience
Raintree Restaurant , Villagio Italian Grille , Costa Brava , Aviles Restaurant , Uptown Swinery , The Preserved , Ruth ’ s Chris Steak House , Vernon ’ s , NINETEEN at TPC Sawgrass and Atlantic Grille .
Keeping It Casual
Bull & Crown Publick House , A1A Ale Works , Pizzalley ’ s Chianti Room , Smokin ’ D ’ s BBQ , Alice & Pete ’ s Pub , Ben & Jerry ’ s , Peace Pie , Cafe del Hidalgo , Tedi ’ s Old Tyme Ice Cream , Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops and Spanish Bakery & Cafe .
Our nightlife includes upbeat music and dancing .
Culturally Unique Cuisine
Columbia Restaurant , Michael ’ s , Meehan ’ s Irish Pub & Seafood House , Taberna del Caballo , Spanish Bakery , Urban Asado , Ann O ’ Malleys Deli & Pub , Terra & Acqua , La Cocina , De Leon Latin Cocina , Mulligan ’ s Pub and American Gator Club .
Succulent Seafood
O . C . White ’ s Seafood & Spirits , The Reef , Kingfish Grill , Barnacle Bill ’ s , Harry ’ s Seafood Bar & Grill , St . Augustine Seafood Company , Catch 27 , St . Augustine Fish Camp and Harvest & Reel .
Local Favorites
Gypsy Cab Company , Oasis Restaurant , Amici Italian Restaurant , Ice Plant Bar & Restaurant , Cafe Cordova , Trasca & Co . Eatery , The Floridian , Cafe Alcazar , The Present Moment Cafe , Prohibition Kitchen and Village Garden Food Truck Park .
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