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A Live fire grilling experience. - Asado Life, St. Augustine, FL

Asado Life

4.6
4.6
387 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill
173 Shipyard Wy, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
"The true essence of an Asado engages family & friends long before the food hits the table."

ASADO LIFE is a full-service, experience-driven waterfront restaurant. Nestled along the picturesque San Sebastián River, Asado Life offers a dining experience like no other. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends, the serene backdrop of the river enhances the ambiance of our restaurant. At Asado Life, we believe in the art of live fire grilling—a method that infuses every dish with unparalleled flavor and aroma. Our chefs skillfully harness the power of open flames to create mouthwatering grilled specialties.

Our Asados are rain or shine occasions. We have covered dining areas in the event of rain. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.

We do not allow outside wine or beverages.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:30–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brown
  • Catering
    Bring the Asado to your next event. Appetizers, charcuterie boards, and Asado dinners.<br />Custom menus available. We can also bring our mobile grill units to you to create a signature Asado experience for you &amp; your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront event space with private bar, lounge areas, fire pits, and live fire grilling

Experiences

  • NEW Signature Asado Menu Selections

    US$0.00 - US$149.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    To maintain our live-fire cooking style and preserve the authenticity of the Asado experience, we offer our signature entrees for preordering. These meals are prepared hours in advance and cooked low and slow in order to achieve the smoky, rich, bold flavors that develop over a longer grilling time. We do not accept cancellations or changes within 48 hours of the scheduled Asado. Cancellations will be refunded less processing fees. Our Asados are rain or shine events. We have ample covered dining areas, and limited indoor seating. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.
    NEW Signature Asado Menu Selections photo

What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Innovative

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Healthy

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Augustine

    Best Overall

  • St. Augustine

    Best Food

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambience

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Innovative

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Good for special occasions

  • St. Augustine

    Lively

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Asado Life offers a "fantastic place for lunch or dinner" with a "delicious menu to choose from." Guests love the "amazing ambiance" and "excellent service," particularly praising the tomahawk steak and "creative cocktails." While some experience inconsistencies, the "waterfront setting" and staff like Stephanie and Danielle often enhance the dining experience.
387 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Jacksonville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    For was great. Service was ok but waitress had no personality and was very slow and not very attentive. This type of restaurant needs people with personality because the setting and experience is as Morgan's as food. Could not believe they did not serve black coffee. After dinner and drinks and sitting in the patio, a nice cup of coffee would have been nice. Need to take Banana Fosters off the menu. Is not authentic banana fosters and very poor imitation. The poor dessert put a spoiler on the meal.

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  2. Diane VIP

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food, service, and atmosphere is awesome. Have taken friends her and they have all loved it.

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  3. LCaffeyPVB

    Jacksonville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch sitting outside with great friends. The food is always excellent as is the service. Love the grilled pineapple and the artichoke appetizers. French Dip and chicken salad are two of my favorites, but everything has always been wonderful. Don't forget the Olive Oil Cake for dessert.

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  4. llerina

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is amazing. Staff was great. The wings and bread was to die for. The entree I expected to be better. Very little meat, very little rice and more of a chilli of beans is basically what I ordered. I would’ve preferred more of a traditional plate. I believe $30 for a bowl of black bean chilli is much. Felt a little rushed to leave on a Sunday night and I would’ve liked music and fire pits on for more of an ambiance. However it was my first time so I’m guessing that maybe Saturday’s they have music and fire pits on? Not sure but I’d def be open to going back for lunch.

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  5. Danette

    Jacksonville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was great, the food good and service very nice. Presentation was good of food and pace was good. Always wish drinks were in larger glasses!

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  6. Lance

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food , service & Ambiance just perfect ! Fantastic place for Lunch or dinner with a delicious menu to choose from.

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  7. Erica

    Tallahassee1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend! We enjoyed wings and the fish and chips!

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  8. Van

    Jacksonville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great venue and a great opportunity to hit it out of the park. They missed it.

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  9. Adela

    Fort Lauderdale19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been there for lunch and it was amazing. I guess we over expected for dinner. The location is absolutely beautiful. We were expecting a bit more due to what we heard.

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  10. Yesenia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, preordered the tomahawk steak was delicious. We also order the ginger rib tips was so good with that creamy sauce, their bread was soft and buttery. I also order the Asado trio. Everything was cooked to perfection. We sat outside, loved the view and experience. We will definitely go back.

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FAQs

Asado Life offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 501-1482.

Asado Life is rated 4.6 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Asado Life

173 Shipyard Wy, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arapahoe Avenue & US1
  • Area
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:30–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brown
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bring the Asado to your next event. Appetizers, charcuterie boards, and Asado dinners.<br />Custom menus available. We can also bring our mobile grill units to you to create a signature Asado experience for you &amp; your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront event space with private bar, lounge areas, fire pits, and live fire grilling
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