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Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.   Enjoy award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine while eating lunch or dinner in one of our dining rooms lavishly decorated with hundreds of hand-painted tiles, art works and a Spanish-style fountain. Located on historic St. George Street,  carrying on a Florida family tradition that began in Tampa in 1905.  

Florida Tradition 🌴 | Spanish-Cuban Heritage πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ | Historic St. George Street πŸ›οΈ

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  πŸ“ 98 St. George Street
☎ (904) 824-3341
🌐 columbiarestaurant.com
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"Same Family since 1905- 5th generation now - Try the 1905 Salad"

"Oldest Restaurant in Florida - Same Family since 1905"

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Located inside the magnificent 1888 Casa Monica Hotel, this elegant restaurant allows guests to dine within one of St. Augustine's most iconic Gilded Age landmarks.  Originally known as the Cordova Hotel after Henry Flagler acquired the property, the building has welcomed distinguished travelers for more than a century.  Today, guests can enjoy refined coastal cuisine surrounded by Moorish-inspired architecture, rich history, and timeless elegance.

 πŸ¨ Dine in a former Gilded Age Hotel  ✨ Fine Dining
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πŸ“ 95 Cordova Street 
☎ (904) 827-1888
🌐 cordovachophouse.com
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"Opened 1888 with three guests.  Later the County's Courtyard"

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Often named among Florida’s top restaurants, Collage offers an intimate fine-dining experience in the heart of historic St. Augustine. Located on charming Hypolita Street, the restaurant is known for globally inspired cuisine, fresh local seafood, premium steaks, and beautifully prepared dishes served in an elegant, romantic setting.

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πŸ“ 60 Hypolita Street
☎ (904) 829-0055

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"One of the City's most romantic tables".

"Oldest Restaurant in Florida - Same Family since 1905"

πŸ›οΈ Dine in a Historic St. George Street Setting β€’ 🍷 Fine Dining β€’ 🌎 Global Cuisine β€’ πŸ’• Romantic Ambiance

"The bar with the Ice Crane"

Housed inside a restored 1927 ice plant, this atmospheric bar and restaurant retains its original industrial character-including the overhead bridge crane once used to move enormous blocks of ice to shrimp boats.

THE ICE PLANT

Historic Ice Plant βš™οΈ Farm-to-Table 🍽️ Craft Cocktails 🍸

πŸ“ 110 Riberia Street
☎ (904) 829-6553
🌐 iceplantbar.com
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πŸ“ 46 Avenida Menendez
☎ (904) 824-7765
🌐 hookedonharrys.com
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Housed in a historic bayfront building just steps away from the Plaza.  Serving St. Augustine since 1995. Harry's blends New Orleans-inspired cuisine with one of downtown's liveliest courtyards. Enjoy Cajun-Creole favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a vibrant historic setting.

HARRY'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

🌊 Bayfront History πŸ›οΈ Near Plaza 🍸 Cocktails & History πŸ¦ͺ Fresh Oysters

"Housed in a historic bayfront building".

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MILTOP TAVERN

πŸ›οΈ Historic 1880s Gristmill β€’ 🎢 Live Music Daily β€’
🌳 Treehouse-Style Dining  

πŸ“ 19Β½ St. George Street
☎ (904) 829-2329

Originally built as a gristmill in the 1880s, Milltop Tavern is now a lively restaurant and listening room overlooking historic St. George Street. Enjoy house-made pub fare, craft cocktails and live local music in its relaxed, open-air, treehouse-style setting.

"Built as a gristmill in the 1880s. Transformed into a tavern and live-music venue in the 1950s".

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The Drunken Horse
🌿 Courtyard 🧱 Old City πŸ›€οΈ Historic Street (Charlotte Street) 🍸 Cocktails

Nestled inside a charming historic property just off the main streets, this intimate French-inspired wine bar combines European cuisine, a romantic courtyard, and one of downtown's most inviting historic settings.

πŸ“ 56 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
☎ (904) 679-5858
🌐 drunkenhorsewinebars.com
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Forgotten Tonic
 Courtyard 🌿Old City 🧱 Historic Street (America's Oldest Street) 🍸 Cocktails

Set within one of St. Augustine's oldest streets, Forgotten Tonic is celebrated for its lush courtyard, craft cocktails, and creative coastal cuisine served in a beautifully restored historic setting.

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πŸ“ 6 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
☎ (904) 827-9055 (verify before printing)
🌐 Forgotten Tonic
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Meehan's Irish Pub
🌊 Bayfront History 🍸 Cocktails & History πŸ¦ͺ Fresh Oysters

Overlooking Matanzas Bay, Meehan's combines classic Irish hospitality with fresh local seafood. Relax with a pint on the waterfront, enjoy oysters upstairs, or soak in the lively atmosphere from the outdoor courtyard.

πŸ“ 20 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
☎ (904) 810-1923
🌐 https://meehansirishpub.com
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Rather than choosing a single destination, spend an evening exploring.

🍸 Begin with cocktails overlooking the bay.

πŸ›οΈ Wander the brick-lined streets of the Historic District.

🍽️ Enjoy dinner in a beautifully restored historic building or candlelit courtyard.

πŸ°πŸŽΆπŸ‘»πŸšΆ Finish with dessert, live music, a ghost tour, or a leisurely walk down Saint George Street.

It's one of the best ways to experience the charm, romance, and timeless character of America's oldest city.

Make It An Evening to Remember!

Unlike many historic cities, St. Augustine's dining district is remarkably walkable.  Park once and spend the evening exploring historic landmarks, charming courtyards, rooftop bars, and unforgettable restaurants - all within just a few blocks.

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