Overlooking the Downtown Plaza and Bridge of Lions, A1A Ale Works features award-winning New World Cuisine, handcrafted beer, and live music on weekends. Featuring a blend of Caribbean, Cuban, and Floridian influences, specialties include Tavern Fried Shrimp and Fried Lobster Bites, to start, and Bistro Filet, Surf & Turf, Seared Tuna, Grouper Oscar, and Grilled Seafood Paella. Dine inside or outside on the wraparound deck—both feature panoramic views of Matanzas Bay and the plaza. Banquet facilities for large parties up to 150 guests. Children’s menu. Full bar. Open daily at 11 a.m. Live music Thurs.-Sat. evening.

For authentic Italian specialties, Amici offers seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, and steaks prepared with Italian flair. Amici also serves pizzas, calzone, and housemade desserts. Owner Vito Arena of Sicily brings the flavors of Italy to St. Augustine in this charming and reasonably priced restaurant located at the corner of A1A and S.R. 312. Wine, beer, cocktails. Elegant banquet facilities for up to 150 seated guests or more for cocktails and dining stations now open. Catering available. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy live jazz and swing; dancing, and dining in the Milano Room Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.

The Chryssaidis family welcomes you to St. Augustine’s premier Greek restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Located on the plaza in downtown St. Augustine, Athena offers Greek specialties such as kebabs, moussaka, and gyros along with steaks, chicken, seafood, lamb, vegetarian items, sandwiches, soup, and salads. Breakfast includes a variety of omelets and egg dishes. Serving wine and beer. On Thursday evenings, enjoy Greek Night, a special celebration of Greek food and wine. Now available for sale at the restaurant: the owner’s family estate-bottled extra virgin olive oil, imported directly from Frixa Greece—incomparable quality and taste! To purchase it via the Internet, visit www.FrixaOliveOil.net.

Avilés Restaurant & Lounge, located on St. Augustine’s picturesque bayfront in the AAA four diamond Hilton Historic Bayfront, features elegant dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a full bar and lounge. Offering Progressive Global Cuisine—a masterful blend of the freshest local and imported ingredients—Avilés’ menu tempts with entrées such as Hunan Whole Crispy Fish, Grilled Hoisin-Marinated Filet Mignon, and Seared Sea Scallops. Or select from innovative starters, salads, and “Tortas”—flatbreads with flavorful toppings. Host special events and meetings in The Matanzas Room, the Hilton’s unique and elegant banquet facility, accommodating up to 100 guests. Free parking while dining.

For 27 years, Barnacle Bill’s has been serving up St. Augustine’s favorites—clam chowder, shrimp, fresh fish dinners, crab cakes, oysters, steak, chicken, entrée salads, gator tail, and homemade desserts. Located between 13th and 14th street off of A1A Beach Blvd., just 4.5 miles from Historic Downtown, the beaches location features a trendy South Beach Art Deco atmosphere. Serving dinner Sun.-Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 4:30-10 p.m. Full bar. Barnacle Bill’s is a family-friendly establishment.

Barnacle Bill’s made Fried Shrimp a “St. Augustine signature item!” It has been 27 years, and the seafood-focused menu has expanded to include steak, chicken, and gator tail. You will absolutely love the spicy Dat’l Do-It Shrimp or Dat’l Do-It Chicken Wings. We also recommend the Smoked Fish Dip. Located across from the Visitors Information Center Parking Garage. Barnacle Bill’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Full bar. Barnacle Bill’s is a family-friendly establishment.

Open for dinner Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, this bistro is the inspiration of Chef Chase Pritchard, a multi-talented culinarian who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Miami and also worked as a professional photographer. His eye for detail is seen in his stunning plate presentations of his à la carte menu, which features Seared Tuna, Braised Short Ribs, and Pan-Seared Crab Cakes for starters and Prime Steaks, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Pan-Seared Duck Breast, and Jumbo Shrimp Scampi. Your choice of sides, handcrafted desserts, and a stellar selection of wines complete this perfect picture. Reservations recommended.

Bienvenue! Come celebrate life with Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard’s classic and contemporary French comfort food in the center of St. Augustine on the Plaza. Très casual ambience pairs beautifully with every dish that features the freshest and best local seafood and market basket ingredients. Valerie, a winemaker from Domaine de la Fond-Moiroux and husband Jean-Stephane bring their charming French style directly from Lyon, where Chef Poinard is a member of Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises. Open: Mon. and Tues. 5-10 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Wednesday. (Call for seasonal hours).

Chef-owner Paolo Pece, a master chef certified by the Italian Culinary Institute from Naples, Italy, serves award-winning “authentic, contemporary Italian cuisine” featuring seafood, pork, steak, pasta, poultry, and housemade desserts. The interior features contemporary design and a rotating art collection. Referred to as “a St. Augustine treasure” by the Florida Times Union, Cafe Atlantico is a recipient of three diamonds from AAA, winner of Best Ethnic Dining Taste in the “Taste of St. Augustine”, and featured in Best Romantic Escapes in Florida. Dinner Mon.-Sat., 5-10 p.m.; Closed Sun. Extensive wine list. Reservations suggested. Catering.

Enjoy live jazz and a selection of San Sebastian wines, imported beers, and gourmet appetizers at St. Augustine’s finest jazz hideaway. Located atop San Sebastian Winery, relax to music and enjoy breathtaking views of the San Sebastian River and St. Augustine’s skyline. Open weekends (weather permitting); call for details. Banquet facilities on the third floor include two open-air decks for more than 7,500 sq. ft. for private functions. Seasonal special events include Winefest in February, Fine Art & Jazz Show in May, Annual Harvest Festival in August, and Holiday Open House in November; call for info.

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class dining experience. The menu reflects the eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby. Focusing on fresh local seafood and a variety of flavors from around the world—including steaks, lamb, veal, and more—Chef Melody Stewart uses only the freshest ingredients to tempt your palate. Let their professional staff treat you to an experience that is out of this world, or at least a small part of it. Open for dinner at 5:30 p.m.; open for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please call for seasonal hours and days.

Enjoy waterfront dining inside or on the decks overlooking Salt Run. Featuring seafood, Caribbean cuisine, steaks, salads, and award-winning conch chowder, the restaurant serves breakfast weekends, and lunch and dinner daily at 11 a.m. The Everglades Dining Patio, featuring live alligator exhibit, and Seminole Raw Bar make for a true Florida experience. The lounge offers the best in tropical specialty drinks served in a Caribbean atmosphere over the water and features live entertainment (call for schedule). The Original Reggae Sunday (from March-Sept.; call for schedule) features live music from 3-7 p.m.

Owner Michael Smyth invites you to enjoy award-winning creative cuisine for lunch or dinner daily. A native of Ireland, he has a wealth of international restaurant experience in London, Australia, Hawaii, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. A “Taste of St. Augustine” winner, Cortessés’ menu features fresh seafood, Certified Angus beef, lamb, veal, pork tenderloin, chicken, and pasta. Voted Best Outdoor Dining and Most Romantic Atmosphere by Jacksonville Magazine, Cortessés’ offers courtyard dining and, on Sunday, Champagne Brunch from 11-3. The Flamingo Room offers a full bar and live music nightly. Full-service catering for large and small events. Reservations accepted.

Enjoy North Florida Low Country Cookin’ in a charming, waterfront setting lush with magnolia and oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Chosen one of the top five restaurants in St. Augustine by Jacksonville Magazine, Creekside’s Southern specialties include fresh local seafood and Florida favorites such as chicken, fish, or steak cooked on a thick oak plank, Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, Aunt Ada’s Florida-Style Fried Chicken, Beer-Battered Shrimp, and fried or broiled seafood platters. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Beer, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy live music on Creekside’s huge waterfront deck and bar Wed.-Sun. evenings.

After honing skills in Los Angeles; Vail; Mackinac Island, Michigan; Europe; and the Caribbean, Chef Sandy Krebs moved to St. Augustine in 1996 to open Azalea’s Cafe in downtown St. Augustine. After 10 years there, Chef Sandy was ready to spread her culinary wings with a new venture, DECO, featuring fresh seafood, Angus beef, and daily chef’s specials. DECO’s hip decor, architecture, and plate presentations are innovative without being pretentious. Open for lunch (11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and dinner (4:30-9:30 p.m.) Mon.-Sat. Early Dinner Specials, available 4:30-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., feature three items to choose from plus soup or salad for $17.95. Garden area available for weddings and other outdoor events.

This new family-owned pub and grill is owner Maureen (Blanchfield) Bellantoni’s longtime dream—a chance to pay homage to her Irish heritage. Many dishes are family recipes from Grandma Tess, who hailed from County Cork. Enjoy Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips, and Irish Stew, along with American fare and full bar featuring a wide selection of imported draught beers and specialty drinks. Though menu and atmosphere hark back to the days of old, other elements are completely modern. High-definition televisions featuring sports events and even a Wii station add to the fun. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Serving seafood, Certified Black Angus Beef, and prime rib, Dunes Cracker offers great food in a storied setting. The stone building housed one of the area’s first saloons, and the “Cracker Cowboys” who frequented it, called crackers because of the sound their whips made to drive cattle, are how it got its name. Enjoy Early Bird and Happy Hour specials Mon. through Fri. from 3:30-7 p.m. Live entertainment Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat. evenings. Boston Connection entertains Monday evenings with live jazz from 5-8 p.m. Free buffet Mon. and Thurs. evenings, 9-11 p.m. Open daily 3:30 p.m. -1 a.m.

For a true taste of St. Augustine, Florida Cracker Cafe has been a St. George Street favorite for 18 years. This colorful cafe features indoor and outdoor patio seating and specialties include fresh regional seafood with favorites such as stuffed shrimp, blackened scallops, oysters, fresh catch, and fried gator tail. Grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, pasta, entrée salads, specialty sandwiches such as the Oyster Po’ Boy, and housemade desserts round out the selections. Serving lunch daily from 11 a.m.; dinner Tues.-Sun. from 5 p.m. Serving wine and beer; daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Kids menu. Private parties and catering available.

Enjoy a blending of Far East Favorites—sushi, vegetarian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Korean—along with innovative specials from chef-owner Johnny Tai. House specialties such as the pan-fried noodles and tilapia served with black bean sauce are worth the trip to this lively Asian enclave which was voted Best Ethnic Restaurant several years running by locals in the St. Augustine Record. Located on San Marco Blvd., just north of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Serving beer, wine, sake. Catering available. Open for dinner 5-10 p.m. daily.

Located off of U.S. 1 North, between County Road 210 and Palencia, this stylish restaurant features upscale Thai cuisine in an unforgettable setting. Favorite authentic Thai dishes, such as classic pad thai and red curry, get an update with beautiful plating and presentation. Other house specialties are the chef's invention, using the ingredients and flavors—lemongrass, coconut, curry, peanuts, and, of course, galangal (Thai ginger)—that distinguish Thai cooking. The menu is rounded out with an offering of sushi and a fabulous dessert menu. Dinner served Mon.-Sat. from 5 p.m. Closed Sun. Half price wines offered every Monday.

The Chryssaidis family, owners of Athena, welcomes you to their second downtown eatery. Located off of King Street on Malaga, look for the distinctive silver exterior of this authentic diner. Serving breakfast all day and lunch and dinner daily, Georgie’s features popular Greek specialties along with the comfort food you would expect. The fun decor features counter seating, cozy retro booths, and lots of shiny chrome. Outdoor patio now open—pet friendly! Open Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Serving wine and beer. Plenty of parking and kids menu available. Coming soon—late night dining! Call for details.

Celebrating 25 years of serving “Urban Cuisine,” an eclectic mix of seafood, steaks, poultry, pork, vegetarian items, and pasta dishes influenced by international cooking styles, Gypsy Cab Co. is one of the area’s favorite restaurants. Consistently voted St. Augustine’s Best Restaurant by area publications, Gypsy is also heralded the area’s Best Caterer (7th Year Hall of Fame). Dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m., lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and brunch Sat. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner Specials for $10.99 served 4:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed. Full bar. Banquet space. Gypsy Comedy Club features tops acts Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights.

Enjoy authentic New Orleans-style seafood favorites such as étouffée, jambalaya, fried shrimp, and blackened specialties in Harry’s festive bayfront setting. The menu also features fresh seafood, grilled steaks and chicken, burgers, po’ boy sandwiches, and garden-fresh salads. Full bar features Harry’s famous specialty drinks such as the Hurricane or Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary as well as fine wines by the glass and a wide selection of imported and domestic beer. Dine inside or outside in St. Augustine’s finest brick courtyard setting, featuring live music daily. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full Children’s Menu available.