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

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
2672 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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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
  • 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/
  • 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

What 2,672 people are saying

The Reef of St. Augustine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Seafood

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambience

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Romantic

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reef of St. Augustine offers delightful oceanfront dining with "gorgeous views" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" seafood, diverse menu, and friendly staff. The ambiance is described as "romantic" and "inviting." While some note occasional noise and menu shortages, the overall experience is memorable and satisfying.
2,672 Reviews
  1. Jessica VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view even in the rain for this off the path restaurant. We had a sweet server who messed up the orders. And my husbands old fashion was made with regular ice not a big block…which totally ruins the drink. We ordered pate and ended up with a crab cake. It was amazing so there is that! The. My husband ordered prime rib which was nothing special. I got grilled grouper with key lime romelade…no key lime flavor at all! Just tasted like mayo. The veggies were so over cooked. I asked for mashed potatoes and got rice. I will say the grouper was cooked to perfection! Not sure I would go back.

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  2. Dawn VIP

    Jacksonville38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pecan crusted mahi with orzo and my husband had the pork chop. We had a calamari appetizer and Aji tuna appetizer as well with two other people. The food was amazing and the service was just as good. Jessica our server was amazing. We will totally ask for her when we come back. Thank you for a great evening.

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  3. Carole

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was wonderful in arranging a window seat for the ocean view!

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  4. Kieran VIP

    Chicago61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening was wonderful from the moment we walked in! The hostess was welcoming and assured up our table would be ready soon. She came through and gave us a window table which was great considering the breeze and cool air coming off the ocean. Our server Jessica was excellent! She was very attentive and accepting that we were in no hurry. The meal was fantastic! The flavors were rich, the presentation was great too! We look forward to returning!

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  5. Richard VIP

    Cleveland102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of us ate here for dinner- 2 had the Halibut Special, 1 Grouper and 1 Mahi. All excellent. Addison was our server and he’s also excellent- friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Definitely will return. The only downside is the noise level In the upper part of the main dining room. Wow, we had to yell to hear each other.

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  6. Linda

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, clean restaurant. I've never had a meal there I didn't enjoy.

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  7. Patricia

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at The Reef. I made lunch reservations for four. We sat inside . Great ocean view , quiet and beautiful atmosphere. Our server was Addison was professional and friendly. He took our picture. Loved the artwork by T.G. Rice! My boyfriend and I are vegan. We did have the grilled cauliflower with the risotto. Delicious! Our friends had the pretzel crusted chicken salad and the honey Dijon salmon. Everything was perfectly prepared! We will be back and sit outside next visit!

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  8. Alan VIP

    Washington DC35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful visit to the Reef. Service was fantastic, friendly and accommodating server, excellent food all around. Free desert for our friend, who we brought for her birthday dinner. Highly recommend the reef!

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  9. Nathan

    Tahoe5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an excellent experience at The Reef. The cocktails, apps and entrees were all perfectly prepared and our server, Zack, was great as well. Add to that the ambiance of being seated on the deck listening to and watching waves crash, it was amazing experience. Thank you to The Reef team.

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  10. Ted

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Banyan, is great! This was our second time here this week. The food quality is better than you might expect. It’s really good food with a great view of the beach. The service is excellent. People here are very friendly. I recommend trying the brunch. Great value.

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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 4.6 stars by 2672 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 22 times today
Google Map for The Reef of St. Augustine

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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