Explore Local Restaurants Near Buba's Bungalow

There is no shortage of excellent restaurants in St. Augustine.  Here are a few of our favorite places to eat.

Restaurants in St. Augustine

Columbia Restaurant- St. Augustine’s Oldest Restaurant

98 St. George Street

(904) 824-3341

Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905. They serve Spanish and Cuban food that reflects the five generations of family ownership.  Reservations highly recommended.

Prohibition Kitchen

121 St. George Street

(904) 209-5704

Right in the middle of the historic district of St. Augustine, Prohibition Kitchen is known for its farm-to-table menu and hand-spun milkshakes. The dimly-lit eatery looks to the Prohibition era for visual decor–even the menu looks like an old newspaper. On the weekend, local bands play live music to keep up the old-timey vibes.

St. Augustine Fish Camp

142 Riberia Street

(904) 827-7000

St. Augustine Fish Camp is making waves—the spacious restaurant has plenty of outdoor seating to take in the shimmering water mere steps away from the patio. The menu leans into the owner’s southern roots with dishes like fried gator tail, pimento cheese spread, and low-country boils for two. Don’t leave until you’ve had dessert—a white chocolate bread pudding is the star of the show.

The Floridian

72 Spanish Street #3638

(904) 829-0655

For a true taste of Florida cuisine, The Floridian offers a tropical vibe that can put most tiki bars to shame. Local producers and growers are all spotlighted throughout the seasonal menu with items like fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, a spicy fish melt with datil pepper-chipotle mayo, and braised brisket tacos made with pepper jack corn tortillas. Bonus points: most of the menu can be modified to be gluten-free.

Raintree Restaurant

102 San Marco Avenue

(904) 824-7211

Raintree Restaurant has been open in St Augustine since 1981, but the historic home has been a landmark since 1879 (the building is one of the only original Victorian structures in St. Augustine). Even so, the menu is approachable, with items like shrimp and house-made sausage, Kobe beef burgers, and steamed mussels for dinner. When Sunday brunch rolls around, the menu indulges classic items like eggs Benedict and Croque madame.

Conch House Marina Resort

57 Comares Avenue

(904) 829-8646

Nestled along the shore of Salt Run, Conch House Marina Resort has perhaps one of the best Caribbean-influenced restaurants in St. Augustine. Don’t leave without trying the jerk chicken egg rolls served with sweet and spicy pineapple and datil pepper dipping sauce. Keen to soak in the view? Sit outside on the deck to enjoy the warm Florida sunshine and watch the boats and fishermen as they drift past the inlet.

Ice Plant Bar

110 Riberia Street

(904) 829-6553

One of the best spots in St. Augustine for a drink and a meal is Ice Plant Bar. As the name suggests, the bar is located inside a historic ice plant, and the building dates back to 1927. Meticulous when it comes to presentation, the drinks here are made with three different types of custom cubes crafted from 300-pound blocks of ice. On the food menu, you’ll find Southern staples like pimento cheese (served with guava-datil jelly), fried chicken, and hoecakes.

Meehan’s Irish Pub

20 Avenida Menendez

(904) 810-1923

 Variety is the spice of life, right? At Meehan’s Irish Pub, you’ll find two restaurants inside one location. Traditional Irish fare—like fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage—takes center stage in the restaurant. Meanwhile, just upstairs at Johnny’s Oyster Bar, freshly caught seafood (plus a full bar with seating that overlooks the Matanzas River and the Castillo de San Marcos) offers an altogether different vibe. But no matter where you dine, the atmosphere is as relaxed as the Irish beer is cold.

Catch 27

40 Charlotte Street

Catch 27 is a fantastic seafood restaurant that serves locally caught fish, shellfish, and seafood to patrons with big appetites. Expect Southern favorites like deviled eggs (with crispy fried oysters on top) and smoked salmon spread as appetizers. Entrees include dishes like fish or shrimp with grits and delicate crab cake sandwiches. Try the famous tiki float, which combines coconut ice cream with Jamaican gold rum and passionfruit for a refreshing adults-only treat.

Preserved Restaurant

102 Bridge Street

(904) 679-4940

 The 1865 Lincolnville Victorian that houses Preserved Restaurant oozes southern charm with a quaint front porch and tons of original detail. Dining here is a treat for foodies and history buffs—the house was once the home of Thomas Jefferson’s great-granddaughter. As for the menu, James Beard nominee chef Brian Whittington (formerly of Jacksonville’s award-winning Restaurant Orsay) serves excellent ingredient-driven low-country cuisine like roasted oysters (with parmesan cheese, bacon, and garlic cream), seared duck (with red beet puree and lentils), and a delightful vanilla bean creme brûlée.

One Twenty Three Burger House

123 King Street

(904) 687-2790

Airy, contemporary spot with art on the walls & a menu of brick-oven pies, burgers & ice cream.

Barley Republic

48 Spanish Street

(904) 547-2023

 Irish eatery offering pub grub & an ample beer selection in cozy cottage-style surroundings.

Schmagel’s Bagels

69 Hypolita Street, #3656

(904) 413-9801

 Opens at 8:00 am, closes when they sell out.

★★★★★

This is our second year staying at this location.

This house is in walkable distance to downtown restaurants and shops. Very clean, great porch with rocking chairs, plenty of room and comfortable beds. Great hosts who are always welcoming and quick to respond.

One of our favorite places to visit.

★★★★★

From the initial booking to the post-visit communication, we were very pleased with our experience at Buba’s bungalow in St.

Augustine. We especially appreciated the proximity to the historic district! Debbie was proactive and responsive in all communication.

The home is comfortable and clean. We would recommend this home and will stay here again if we are visiting beautiful St. Augustine.