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DINING & NIGHTLIFE

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Aunt Kate ’ s on the River 612 Euclid Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.1105 www . aunt-kates . com St . Augustine-style , fresh , local seafood , steaks , chicken , pasta , salads and appetizers — with more than 12 down-home-cooked sides such as sweetpotato casserole , collard greens , cheese grits , sweet-potato fries and more .
Avilés Restaurant & Lounge 32 Avenida Menendez , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.2277 www . avilesrestaurantstaugustine . com Avilés Restaurant & Lounge , located in the cool refuge of The Hilton St . Augustine Historic Bayfront , offers fine , eclectic dining prepared by awardwinning chefs , serving hand-cut steaks and fresh , local seafood . The menu features unique dishes influenced by the traditional dishes of Spain , the Caribbean , France and the Mediterranean — from jumbo lump crab cakes to dry-aged steaks , duck confit cassoulet to whole-roasted snapper , there is a dish for every discerning palate . Avilés — it ’ s a celebration of the senses .
Bull & Crown Publick House 53 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.347.2867 www . colonialquarter . com / eat Venture off St . George Street and into an 18th century-styled British pub featuring authentic fare and local favorites in a centuries-old ambience in the heart of downtown St . Augustine . Or dine street-level right on St . George Street .
Cafe del Hidalgo
35 Hypolita St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.1196 www . bit . ly / 3iZyIWX Cafe del Hidalgo , located in historic St . Augustine offers a variety of breakfast , lunch and dinner items . PLUS , home-made Italian ice cream from a family recipe straight from Italy ! Dine alfresco and enjoy an Italian espresso with one of their crepes topped with jam or gelato ! Or try a panini with a cold , crisp locally brewed beer from Ancient City Brewing .
Cap ’ s on the Water 4325 Myrtle St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.8794 www . capsonthewater . com Full-service restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway . Old Florida setting with fresh seafood , steaks and a Sunset Oyster Bar with fabulous sunsets . Enjoy local favorites on their rustic deck . Meetings , weddings and groups accommodated . Open for lunch Saturdays and Sundays , dinner daily .
Carrera Wine Cellar 35 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.4751 www . carrerawinecellar . com St . Augustine ’ s favorite place for wine ! At Carrera Wine Cellar , it ’ s their mission to share their passion , giving each customer a unique experience for wine as it should be … simple , fun and shared . Join one of their wine classes , stop in and pick up your favorite bottle from their large selection or just enjoy a glass of wine in their comfy and relaxing atmosphere .
Casa de Vino 57 57 Treasury St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.4546 www . casadevino57 . com Where old world meets new friends ! Enjoy a bottle of wine , cheese and charcuterie , and some music nestled in a secluded courtyard in the heart of downtown St . Augustine .
Castillo Craft Bar & Kitchen 6 W . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.4457 www . marriott . com / hotels / hotel-information / restaurant / jaxrj-renaissance-st-augustinehistoric-downtown-hotel Located in the newly opened Renaissance St . Augustine Historic Downtown , the Castillo Craft Bar & Kitchen has a focus on creating urban comfort cuisine which is elegant yet simple . There is a central focus on garden to glass cocktails and drinks with a modern twist on old southern classics .
Catch 27 Restaurant 40 Charlotte St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.3542 www . catchtwentyseven . com Catch 27 stands in the heart of historic St . Augustine , Florida . They believe in preparing and serving fresh , locally caught seafood from the nation ’ s 27th State . They cook everything from scratch with seasonal ingredients and local produce . Their fish , shrimp , and clams are caught in Florida waters , delivered fresh every day . The selection varies from snapper to sheepshead , mahi mahi to triggerfish , and flounder to black drum . Sea folk and landlubbers will all find something they ’ ll enjoy .
The Cellar Upstairs ’ Wine Jazz &
Blues Bar 157 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.1594 www . sansebastianwinery . com Featuring top-class live music , including jazz , R & B and blues . Enjoy a variety of light appetizers to accompany the selection of your favorite San Sebastian wines , as well as imported and domestic beers . Located atop the San Sebastian Winery , enjoy comfort , relax and take in the spectacular views from the open-air deck while listening to the live music . Open Thursday-Sunday .
Columbia Restaurant
Historic St . Augustine 98 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.3341 www . columbiarestaurant . com Imbued with Old-World charm and a sister to the family-owned Columbia in Tampa ’ s Ybor City , founded in 1905 . Serving “ consistently outstanding ” Spanish-Cuban cuisine . Charming gift shop on-site . Open 365 days ; casual dress .
Conch House Marina Resort 57 Comares Ave ., St . Augustine 32080 904.829.8646 www . conchhousemarinaresort . com Their full service award-winning casual restaurant features the finest seafood , steaks , salads and Caribbean style cuisine . Take a little trip to the Caribbean ; they ’ re just a short drive away . Sit down under a palm tree on the outside deck or dine in one of the unique Jamaican styled grass huts out over the water .
Costa Brava 95 Cordova St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.810.6810 www . kesslercollection . com / casa-monica / dining Take a culinary journey along the Spanish Mediterranean at Costa Brava . Their sumptuous meze-style menu features fresh and flavorful coastal cuisine , perfect to share with family and friends . Enjoy refreshing , delicious craft cocktails and their impressive wine list .
De Leon Latin Cocina 1111 N . Ponce de Leon Blvd ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.827.4081 www . facebook . com / deleonlatincocina De Leon Latin Cocina , located inside the Ponce St . Augustine Hotel , serves Latin , Colombian , Spanish , and South American dishes . Open for breakfast , lunch and dinner , guests can enjoy authentic Latin American cuisine and South American classics ranging from arepas and tostones to yucca and plantains .
Dog Rose Brewing Company 77 Bridge St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.3355 www . dogrosebrewing . com Nestled between the vibrant Lincolnville neighborhood and historic downtown , the atmosphere makes Dog Rose a wonderful place to unwind with a pint of handcrafted beer or a glass of wine from their boutique wine list . With nearly two decades of brewing experience , these ales and lagers are sure to please !
The Donut Experiment
St . Augustine 117 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.342.2234 www . thedonutexperiment . com Welcome to The Donut Experiment , where every donut is your creation ! They start with a delicious , fresh-made cake donut and then you pick from their huge selection of icings and toppings . Yours can be as simple as plain or glazed or as crazy as key lime , maple bacon or Sriracha . Stop by today and begin your own experiment .
The Floridian Restaurant 72 Spanish St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.0655 www . thefloridianstaug . com At The Floridian , their goal is to make really great food using local , seasonal and sustainable ingredients and to provide a comfortable and casual atmosphere in which their food can be enjoyed . They call it ‘ Innovative Southern Fare for Omnivores , Herbivores and Locavores .’ Regionally inspired and fresh from the source , their cuisine is a synthesis of Down-home Southern Comfort Foods and lighter , healthier , vibrant and creative dishes — with many vegetarian options .
Harry ’ s Seafood Bar & Grille 46 Avenida Menendez , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.7765 www . hookedonharrys . com Enjoy seafood , steaks , pasta and authentic New Orleans dishes indoors or out on the multi-level courtyard across from St . Augustine ’ s bay front . Specialties include New Orleans-style shrimp , shrimp étouffée and much more !
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