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The Reef of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.5
4.5
2567 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Reef, originally called Comptons, was built by the Usina family on a beautiful piece of oceanfront property, owned by the family for generations, located on tranquil North Beach, three miles north of the Usina Bridge. Comptons opened in 1989 and enjoyed great success for the next ten years. It closed in 1999 due to the ill health of Mr. Compton and hurricane damage. There are few remaining true Oceanfront restaurants in Northeast Florida, and of those, The Reef, commands the most spectacular views. Sit at any table inside and the view is dynamic to say the least, or enjoy the recently rebuilt and expanded deck where you not only look out at The Ocean, you listen to it too as the waves break and the birds cry. To complement this vista Chef Denzel Aponte' has created a menu primarily of fish and seafood balanced with beef, poultry pasta and creative specials, always fresh and sourced locally whenever possible.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 824-8008
  • Website
    http://www.thereefstaugustine.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Denzel Aponte
  • Private party facilities
    A spectacular oceanfront venue, The Reef offers facilities for beach ceremonies, receptions, & more! In addition to seating for up to 70 guests, our Ocean’s Edge venue features a private bar, dance floor, & 2 covered balconies.Contact our Event Coordinator at catalinadanielleevents@gmail.comWebsite: https://thereefstaugustine.com/private-events/
  • Location
    4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
  • Area
    St. Augustine
  • Cross Street
    We are located on A1A across from North Beach Camp Resort & Euclid Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is free parking in front of our building and there is also additional parking available across the street. There is usually a sign out front pointing to the extra lot.
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the bar Friday and Saturday evenings. Solo guitarist During Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 2,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Seafood

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reef of St. Augustine offers a "gorgeous beach view" and "wonderful location" that enhances the dining experience. Guests appreciate the diverse menu, with highlights like shrimp and lobster risotto and jambalaya. While service can be inconsistent, many servers are praised as "attentive" and "outstanding." Ideal for seafood lovers and view seekers.

2,567 Reviews

  1. Raymond

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food service so so. Waiter had to many tables .

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  2. Zac

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was good. Really like restaurant. Server was ok. Never got my soup but wasn’t on my bill. My fish was amazing. Perfectly cooked. Would come back and enjoy again. All the food was great at our table.

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  3. CJ

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, highly recommend seafood trio. Service was great!

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  4. Robert

    Jacksonville

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice brunch outside looking at the water. Service was a little slow but not bad. Brunch was good. I had chicken and waffles and my wife had eggs Benedict. Not bad not amazing. The view WAS amazing

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  5. John

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here right after engagement, they did not even acknowledge that even though it was on the reservation

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  6. Anthony

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot and very good menu. We were seated at a table that was virtually in the dark. Would recommend that the staff add candles to tables that aren’t getting sufficient light. Dampened a nice evening.

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  7. AliceG

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal , direct ocean view .. great atmosphere and service!

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  8. Lisa

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the view very much and our server was very good. We had the prime rib and triple tail fish. They were both mediocre. We also had salad and vegetable soup which were both good. We would probably go again just for the view but maybe just have a drink and appetizer.

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  9. Adam

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great for brunch. Good service and excellent food.

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  10. Neal

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three elements that make a good restaurant, Good Food, Good Ambiance and Great Service. The Reef has them all. Not our first time here but always a pleasure every time. Well worth the drive.

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FAQs

The Reef of St. Augustine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Reef of St. Augustine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 824-8008.

The Reef of St. Augustine is rated 4.5 stars by 2567 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 17 times today

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Google Map for The Reef of St. Augustine

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on A1A across from North Beach Camp Resort & Euclid Ave.
  • Area
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free parking in front of our building and there is also additional parking available across the street. There is usually a sign out front pointing to the extra lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Denzel Aponte
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the bar Friday and Saturday evenings. Solo guitarist During Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.thereefstaugustine.com/
  • Phone number
    (904) 824-8008
  • Private party facilities
    A spectacular oceanfront venue, The Reef offers facilities for beach ceremonies, receptions, & more! In addition to seating for up to 70 guests, our Ocean’s Edge venue features a private bar, dance floor, & 2 covered balconies.Contact our Event Coordinator at catalinadanielleevents@gmail.comWebsite: https://thereefstaugustine.com/private-events/
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