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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
2685 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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.

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 2,685 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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 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

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reef of St. Augustine boasts "exquisite Atlantic" views, offering a delightful dining experience with dishes like shrimp and grits, seafood pasta, and prime rib. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and warm ambiance. Although some dishes and service speed vary, the overall experience is "incredible" and "highly recommended."
2,685 Reviews

  1. Mary Ann VIP

    Jacksonville44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and the view were excellent as always.

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  2. Terry

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience sitting at table against exterior wall and gazing at calm ocean after a storm had blown through one hour earlier. Wait staff was attentive, knowledgeable, offered outstanding recommendations and was very cordial. Excellent choices for seafood and the meat eater accompanying us. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. The sides were thoughtfully paired and complemented the meals. Wine selection was varied and we had a very nice old vine zin that paired with both meat and fish entrees.

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  3. Lou

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and sandwiches great service unbelievable view!

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  4. Jinnie

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view wonderful seating a lovely evening was had by all Food was very good & Service amazing We all enjoyed our dining experience Nice Wine list , Bread tasty, Great appetizer’s all loved shrimp cocktail & artichoke dip The entree’s pleased us all Seafood trio delicious & Prime Rib , Black & Blue Salad a favorite too The location is perfect for us always a treat to dine at The Reef See you again soon

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  5. ellen

    Naples9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We use to love this place. Maybe they just had a bad day. I didn't care for the crab Benedict. We received our food . We had to ask about the coconut shrimp appetizer. She had forgot about it. We got it after our meal and it was over cooked. The music player was great. We always come here at least 3 times a year when we are in town. Hopefully it will be better next time. We will give them one more change.

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  6. Jeffrey

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love It!!! I had the Dijon Salmon which was cooked to perfection!!! So moist and flavorful. My date had the Salmon salad and was so happy with her choice! We always love coming to the Reef, and the view of the beach is always so romantic!

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  7. Heather VIP

    Jacksonville66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful lunch we had sitting on the deck under red umbrellas looking out over the exquisite Atlantic. Perfect. Add to that the food was delicious. We love The Reef but it’s an hour’s drive so we don’t get to enjoy as often as we’d like. But we were returning from a stay on Fernandina Beach and it’s a perfect stop on our way home. We will never miss an opportunity to dine here.

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  8. Brian VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for what we thought was Easter Brunch. Our reservation was at 11:15 but when seated and given the menu, we discovered the Easter Menu was a dinner menu. The food and service was good but the overall experience was not as expected. I take responsibility for that but post this to help others looking for “brunch” as Mother’s Day is approaching. Just make sure you clarify with the Reef if you are looking for any breakfast options.

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  9. Joseph VIP

    Tallahassee21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a meal at the Reef on Easter weekend. The four of us were seated promptly. Our waiter/server, Joe (Joey?) was excellent. Food was good (as were the bar drinks). A no-hassle, relaxing experience.

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  10. Debbie

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous meal on the deck overlooking the ocean! Service was exceptional! We ordered from the brunch menu. Meals come with fruit cup, muffins and champagne. I ordered the 3 omelette which was huge and cooked perfectly! My boyfriend got the Shrimp and grits which he LOVED! The shrimp were huge. Great value for all you get! Will make this our go to place!

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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 2685 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
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4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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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