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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
2677 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 2,677 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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Seafood

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • 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 offers a stunning oceanfront dining experience with "beautiful ocean views" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "delicious food," featuring seafood delights like shrimp and grits and seafood pasta. Service is consistently "excellent," with friendly and attentive staff ensuring memorable visits.
2,677 Reviews

  1. Debbie

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. James VIP

    San Diego70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed my first visit to The Reef. I would frequent again if I was a local. As much as I would love to give a full overall 5-star rating, a few annoyances keep me from doing so. The hostess went beyond to find us an outdoor table which was appreciated.

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  3. Peggy VIP

    Jacksonville23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  4. Gregg

    Jacksonville8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mussels appetizer is amazing as always. Prime Rib… not good.. Mahi dinner… tasteless. Green beans as house veggies- still had all stems on- tasted awful like not washed or cooked- as if hot water just poured over them As we were celebrating our anniversary… Key Lime pie was amazing 🤩 as always!!! ❤️❤️

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  5. Lynn

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Love the ocean views from the table we had!

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  6. Houston VIP

    Amecameca6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I sat at the bar. Although I didnt get his name the bartender was fantastic. I had chicken liver pate and shellfish chowder. Both were terrific and I will get both again.

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  7. Ron

    South Dakota8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the atmosphere was very good with a nice view of the ocean. Our waiter Daymon was absolutely the best.

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  8. Lee

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and beautiful location. Enjoyed it very much!

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  9. Gail VIP

    Tulsa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating outdoor at the reef was so great. Beautiful view. Great food and fun

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  10. Bob VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall very good but to noisy for me. Whatever happened to soft background dinner music. Probably showing my age.😂

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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 2677 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 32 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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