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

The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
2641 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 2,641 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 brunch

  • 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

    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 an unforgettable dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service," complemented by "beautiful views of the ocean." Diners rave about the consistently delicious seafood, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere. This restaurant is an ideal spot for special occasions or a delightful meal by the sea.

2,641 Reviews

  1. Clay

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Definitely do not come here if you’re trying to impress your girlfriend/wife boyfriend/husband. I took my new girlfriend here for dinner and I was very disappointed. The pictures an reviews were really good online and it being on right on the beach I figured it would be great for a date night so I decided to try it for our Valentines dinner but I did not have the best experience at all. The restaurant was no where near nice inside or outside. Super out of date. Our sever was great but the food wasn’t the best. Our appetizer came out cold , we still ate it because we were starving. For my main dish i got the shrimp and lobster risotto and the lobster was the worst lobster I ever had in my life, super mushy, but at least my gf liked hers so that’s all that mattered to me.

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  2. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, food was delicious and service was great!

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  3. Danielle

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great Valentine’s Day dinner here. Very quiet. Soft lighting. Romantic and the food was delicious.

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  4. Joseph

    VIP

    Cleveland

    245 reviews

    4.0

    245 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered a house salad, coconut shrimp, shrimp and lobster risotto and prime rib with green beans and mashed potatoes. The coconut shrimp was OK. The six shrimp were large and fresh, but the coconut batter was very thick and detracted from the taste rather than adding to it. The house salad was crisp and fresh. Both the shrimp and lobster risotto and prime rib were delicious. The mashed potatoes and green beans were just OK. Service was very good, and the view of the ocean was perfect for Valentine's day.

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  5. Connie

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, Ocean Front views!! Food was delicious!! Returning again soon…. Today!! ❤️

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  6. Paul

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Great location. Highly recommend!

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  7. M.E.

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Reef is a great place for lunch, dinner or to hang at the bar for a drink. The setting is beautiful with magnificent views of the ocean. Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable about the food and beverage offerings. Had the blackened Mahi tacos which were delish. Love this place.

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  8. Sherman

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice choice for dinner, Ocean side great food and service

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  9. Robert

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife had scallops and there were maybe three in the entire dish. The sauce was dry similar to having sat under a heat warmer for a while. Our guest had prime rib and it was over done. I had a steak salad but was never asked how I wanted my steak. For those prices I think the quality should be better.

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  10. Martha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered 5 different entrees. All were more than excellent!!

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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 2641 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 22 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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