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

Asado Life

4.6
4.6
337 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Brown

Experiences

  • NEW Signature Asado Menu Selections

    $0.00 - $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
  • Jimmy Jam Fundraiser

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 3, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Asado Life and Mastercraft Builders bring you a pitmaster showcase! Renowned pit masters Ryan King from Kings BBQ and Spencer Mattheisen of Smokin' Spencer's Q will be showcasing their specialties and collaborating with our Asado Life Chef's. Join us at 6:30p Thursday, April 3rd, to support our local community & enjoy some GREAT BBQ & LIVE FIRE GRILLING!!! Price includes beer, wine, signature cocktails, and of course...BBQ! Family style seating & service. About the cause: Jimmy Jam Community Outreach is a 501c3 non-profit that offers a hand up not a hand out to folks facing financial challenges. Our organization is entirely volunteer-based. Meeting the needs of others with love is our passion. We help people in a variety of ways, from paying their utility and electric bills, minor car repair costs, household emergencies and more.
    Jimmy Jam Fundraiser Photo

What 337 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Innovative

  • 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 Ambiance

  • 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

    Lively

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Asado Life offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, presentation and ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "great atmosphere," complemented by "beautiful views" of the river. The service is often described as "attentive" and "friendly." The unique Asador Club experience is highly recommended for its "outstanding" taste and variety.

337 Reviews
  1. Juliet

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location once you find it! GPS misdirected us but eventually found it. Food was outstanding and atmosphere very cheery on a dreary day!

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  2. waterlover

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was surprised as to how busy it was. We really enjoyed our meals and drinks. Good service. Parking is a challenge

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  3. Tom VIP

    Jacksonville22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are foodies who enjoy fine dining. Our food was inconsistent. My wife felt her “trio” was outstanding whereas my filet was over cooked and lacked seasoning. I requested salt and pepper. It arrived at the table some 10 minutes later. Casual atmosphere with hurried service at a premium price. It felt like they just wanted to turn the table asap. It’s priced like a Medure or Ruth’s Chris but service like IHOP.

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  4. luv2dine VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been several times. Food is always outstanding. It can be a little pricey but definitely the best tomahawk steak in the Jacksonville area. We always sit outside and it’s a nice area. I think this is a must experience restaurant.

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  5. Chris

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Danielle was awesome made our first trip worth coming back again very soon!! Thank you Danielle

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  6. Miranda

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were exceptional. We had the ceviche and chorizo Del Mar followed by asado trio and Bronzino. 10/10

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  7. Ellen VIP

    Tampa53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent bar with large variety of all types of drinks. Food is good and large choice even for non meat eaters.

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  8. Lara

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tomahawk steak and it was a great experience. The vegetables that came with it were very tasty. The place is beautiful.

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  9. Marti

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asado Life has quickly become our favorite go to lunch destination. Food, service and atmosphere are all top notch. Highly recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just another great meal at Asado! Food and drinks were excellent as always. Thanks!

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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 337 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Asado Life

173 Shipyard Wy, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Argentinean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Brown
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