Top 10 Best Eats in St. Augustine

The beloved steak burrito is a popular choice at Fiesta Jack's.

By Emily Topper | gargoyle@flagler.edu

10. Barley Republic Irish Pub

 

The best Irish pub in the oldest city.

In addition to the Raw Oyster Bar, Barley Republic offers special deals throughout the week.

Coming in at No. 10 on our list is Barley Republic, located at 48 Spanish St. This pub food hotspot serves a variety of beer and wine.  Barley Republic features a Happy Hour Raw Bar of delicious oysters and shrimp from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m everyday. If you love seafood, you’ll love this city favorite!

9. South-a-Philly Steaks & Hoagies

 

Provolone cheese and grilled onions make this Philly spectacular.

Provolone cheese and grilled onions make this Philly spectacular.

 

Perfect for lunch or dinner!

Perfect for lunch or dinner!

Located in the heart of downtown, South-a-Philly is full of charm from Pennsylvania’s largest city. Their mouthwatering sandwiches, hoagies and (you guessed it!) cheesesteaks bring this Mom and Pop to No. 8 on our list.
 

8. Schmagel’s Bagels

 

In the heart of downtown lies bagel heaven.

In the heart of downtown lies bagel heaven.

There’s no better bagel/coffee combination in this city! Stop by between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick up the best breakfast St. Augustine has to offer – and don’t forget the shmear!

7. Sunset Grille

 

This fried shrimp po-boy will knock your socks off. Photo by Heather Seidel.

This ultimate fish sandwich will knock your socks off. Photo by Heather Seidel.

 

The Seafood Melt is one of Sunset Grille's most popular dishes.

The Seafood Melt is one of Sunset Grille’s most popular dishes. Photo by Heather Seidel.

With its tropical architecture and beach proximity, Sunset Grille’s atmosphere is welcoming to both locals and tourists alike. Stop in and enjoy a sandwich, seafood or some great chowder. 
 

6. Mojo’s BBQ

 

Dinner done right. Photo by Heather Seidel.

Dinner done right. Photo by Heather Seidel.

Photo by Heather Seidel.

Photo by Heather Seidel.

If you want authentic, old-fashioned BBQ, this is the place. Make sure you try their jumbo pulled pork sandwich!

5. Fiesta Jack’s

 

The Day of the Dead-style decor and delicious food bring Fiesta Jack's to No. 5 on our list.

The Day of the Dead-style decor and delicious food bring Fiesta Jack’s to No. 5 on our list.

 

The beloved steak burrito is a popular choice at Fiesta Jack's.

The beloved steak burrito is a popular choice at Fiesta Jack’s.

Fiesta Jack’s is a brand new Mexican restaurant located behind French Fry Heaven. Though the restaurant has only been open since December, tourists and locals alike flock to their Chipotle-style setup for burritos that are made by the gods themselves. On Fridays, Fiesta Jack’s offers a 20 percent discount to Flagler students with IDs.

4. Flavors Eatery

 

A grilled chicken wrap - healthy AND delicious.

A grilled chicken wrap – healthy AND delicious.

The homemade salsa is a must-have.

The homemade salsa is a must-have.

 Featuring fresh veggies, local art and hearty food, a meal at Flavors is always deliciously guilt-free.

3. Cafe Eleven

chocolate cake cafe eleven

A chocolate cake from Cafe Eleven. Or, as we call it, perfection.

Who would have thought that art could be dessert?

Who would have thought that art could be dessert?

 Locally owned Cafe Eleven serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. But if you stop by for brunch on the weekend, you might meet Tony Brown and his nephew Nigel, who have been coming to the cafe for years. So long, in fact, that their golden retriever Rio has been named the unofficial Cafe Eleven mascot. And brunch isn’t all you’ll get a taste of – enjoy local music while you try the awesome desserts pictured above. 

2. Mango Mango’s

Friendly employees, flawless food. Photo by Heather Seidel.

Friendly employees, flawless food. Photo by Heather Seidel.

 

Photo by Heather Seidel.

Photo by Heather Seidel.

Caribbean-style food. The beach. Yuca fries. This St. Augustine hole-in-the-wall is a local treasure, loved by tourists and locals alike. Look no further for the perfect post-surf meal.

1. The Floridian & The Florida Room

floridian brownies

Try to resist a brownie, we dare you.


This is just a sample of the amazing baked goods that can be found at The Florida Room.

This is just a sample of the amazing baked goods that can be found at The Florida Room.

The Floridian and The Florida Room are located on Cordova St. in downtown St. Augustine.

The Floridian and The Florida Room are located on Cordova St. in downtown St. Augustine.

Our No. 1 choice should come as no surprise to any St. Augustine native. The Floridian Restaurant is casual Florida dining at its finest. With welcome accents like fresh flowers on every table, the Floridian is a fun place to go for fresh farm-to-table dining. Afterwards, walk out back to The Florida Room and pick up a vegan chocolate cupcake – one of the best treats that the city has to offer.

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