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

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
2618 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • 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 2,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Seafood

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Romantic

  • 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 delightful dining experience with "beautiful ocean views" and a menu rich in seafood options. Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and lobster risotto. The ambience is "warm and inviting," making it perfect for special occasions.

2,618 Reviews

  1. Carole

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed that we were not seated by the windows. We were told that there was no heat in one of the dining areas.

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  2. Leslie

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. We started with the crab cake which was Ok, but the mango salsa that came with it was excellent. For entrees, we had the Seafood Risotto and the Grouper Vilano. Both were super good, with our favorite being the Seafood Risotto.

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  3. Craig

    VIP

    New York City

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what an amazing restaurant tonight. Incredible venue, superb entrees and well crafted libations. Jennifer was such a professional and excellent Server. Can’t wait to return in the Future😉 Lynne & Craig C Madison CT & Montauk NY

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  4. Sharyn

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were seated inside at a beautiful beachfront table as requested but never guaranteed. We had a 6p reservation that allowed us to see the beach and surf and also remnants of the setting sun in the west. There was music in the bar that still allowed us to talk in the dining room but added to the overall ambiance. Our server, Taylor, was excellent! After relaxing cocktails, we ordered the appetizer of fried cheese with raspberry drizzle- very good and with 4 big pieces- big enough to share. My husband ordered the seafood chowder and the special blackened redfish dinner and it was delicious. I ordered the fried green tomatoes( even after bad reviews) and I must chime in with fellow reviewers- they were bad-Mushy with little taste. Taylor took them off the bill but we told her we would pay for them. We just wanted Chef to know that they were just bad. The BIG crab cake mad up for it- absolutely delicious. I had an after dinner decaf espresso martini to end up a VERY special evening with beautiful views and a lovely dining experience! DO TRY!

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  5. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service by Jennifer. Definitely a repeat place in the future.

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  6. Kathryn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prompt and professional service, menu reasonable with lots of seafood choices as well as others. Fun music in the background, warm atmosphere and good “Monday” wine list , and happy hour too.

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  7. John

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and great service. Beautiful view looking East over the water

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  8. Anne

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was very goodies usual. The service was also very good. The only problem was that it was COLD in the restaurant and the ceiling fans were on. When I asked that the fan over our table be turned off, I was told it was not possible. After others complained, they finally turned the fans off. Listen to your customers!

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  9. Jackie

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service too. Food came out quickly.

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  10. Steven

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent but the food is overpriced for the quality

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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 2618 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 11 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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