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

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.5
4.5
2594 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,594 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reef of St. Augustine offers a stunning beachfront location with "outstanding" views and a "beautiful ambience." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "fabulous" food, highlighting dishes like shrimp and grits and seafood trio. While some experiences vary, many diners appreciate the coastal setting and return for special occasions.

2,594 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    82 reviews

    1.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for our two year anniversary (we got married at The Reef) and wanted something special. The host acknowledged the anniversary and said he'd put us somewhere nice but there was an 80th birthday nearby and it was loud. Spent over two hours there. Food wait was extremely long. Terrible wait for refills. No mention about the anniversary by the server and no offer of even a slice of pie or cake or a glass of wine. Very disappointed. Did not feel special.

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  2. Nancy

    West Palm Beach

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Will be back. Jumbo Scallops were wonderful and husband had the Prime Rib that was flavorful and cooked perfectly.

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  3. Cathy

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Just ok . It was Christmas Eve , food was just ok nothing spectacular. The only thing that is amazing is the views of the beach .

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  4. Linda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Meals, appetizers and service. Highly recommend this place!

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  5. Jeffrey

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, with great food and terrific service...and right on the Ocean!

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  6. Steven

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Our waitress, Crystal, was attentive and thoughtful. She got our order in quickly and ensured we got our prime rib order in before they ran out.

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  7. Lori

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a tad slow. Broccoli and rice sides were only choices and very mediocre. The mahi, seafood chowder and house salad were very good. The view was great! Improve on sides.

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  8. Angela

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience. Very accommodating for those with disabilities.

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience with gorgeous views of the ocean. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. Brunch items come with fruit, muffins, and Champagne. Great value.

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  10. Miriam

    VIP

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Seafood pasta was delicious! Our server was personable and did a great job.

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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 2594 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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