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Preserved Restaurant, St. Augustine, FL

Preserved Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4505 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
Preserved Restaurant is an ingredient-driven restaurant located in the beautiful Lincolnville Historic District in Saint Augustine, Florida, on the corner of MLK Blvd and Bridge Street.
Preserved Restaurant, owned and operated by James Beard Award nominee Chef Brian Whittington, serves authentic, locally-sourced, ingredient-driven southern cuisine, giving homage to the history of Lincolnville.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 28 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Southern, French

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (904) 679-4940

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Brian Whittington

  • Private party facilities

    For parties of 5 to 8 guests, please contact our Host Team at hostteam@preservedrestaurant.com or call 904-679-4940. Credit card required to book. We are unable to accommodate parties of more than 8 people. You may be charged $10 per guest if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of your reservation. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Neighborhood

    St. Augustine

  • Cross street

    Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

  • Parking details

    Entrance to parking lot off of MLK Blvd.

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Overall

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Food

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Service

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Ambiance

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for fine wines

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Best Overall

  • St. Augustine

    Best Food

  • St. Augustine

    Best Service

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Innovative

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for fine wines

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Romantic

  • St. Augustine

    Good for special occasions

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

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  1. TracyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience overall, loved the ambiance and the food was out of this world. This restaurant did not disappoint.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was spectacular. I believe our servers name was Ben. He was attentive and kind. The outdoor patio had a lovely ambiance. We throughly enjoyed the soup of the day. The arugula salad was delicious, as well as the scallops. The mint chip ice cream that they make in house was some of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend
  3. MelanieF

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    When visiting St. Augustine, we LOVE to visit Preserved. The food is superb every time. We really enjoy the atmosphere here while dining. Diane is a wonderful and attentive server.
  4. williamb

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    It’s a very good restaurant. The food was very good, excellent wine list, good service. The only real problem was the 25 mph winds, which are really not the restaurant’s fault. Perhaps some space heaters would have helped.
  5. Cecilyh4

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and atmosphere were excellent. The servers were very attentive. It’s in a beautiful old building in Lincolnville.
  6. phil

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was spectacular as usual. Had a table on the porch that was very nice.
  7. Jeff

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose Preserved for our 1 night in St. Augustine and were not disappointed. Everything from the spinach salad, entrees of short ribs and scallops, dessert of crème brûlée and South African rose wine was delicious. Service was perfect and staff paid close attention to my wife’s shellfish allergy. Highly recommend!
  8. GeorgeV

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. We went there to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary and we had a spectacular evening. The service, food and quiet atmosphere are all over the top. Our server was the best ever and appreciated them serving us some sparkling wine to help us celebrate. A real class act ....
  9. JaniceP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my husband's birthday at Preserved and it was a fantastic experience. Our server, Diane, was wonderful. She was friendly, attentive and made sure our evening was the best it could be. Every bite was delicious but I would have to say that the Mushroom Bisque was so, so good and I don't think I've ever had a better creme brulée. The wine list at Preserved is quite extensive and we truly enjoyed the bottle that we selected. Thanks for a super evening.
  10. RichardM

    Baja California Sur

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good from the hostess through waitstaff and food. A+
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in St. Augustine!! The pork chop and steaks are incredible!
  12. DeAnnaV

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, impressive wine list and top notch service. Loved it!
  13. CindyC

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been here a few different times no on our visits to St. Augustine. This is a nice space with both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Food consistently good. Nice wines as well. Shared chocolate dessert which was yummy. Popular menu items (shrimp n grits, catch of day, braised short ribs) all excellent!
  14. Tilly

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the courtyard, it was a perfect evening, lovely ambience. I had the spinach salad, my husband had the roast oysters, both were perfect. For entrees I had the scallops which were cooked to perfection, my husband had the pork chop which he also said was delicious. To top it off they presented him with a complimentary creme brûlée to celebrate his birthday. Our server Natalie was lovely and very attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.
  15. soxfan

    Naples

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal at Preserved Restaurant last evening. We sat on the porch so it was very quiet and the weather was spectacular. Our food was outstanding! I had the arugula salad, my husband had the spinach salad, and we both had shrimp and grits for our entrees. Our food was all 5 star! We finished the meal with the lemon bread pudding with blueberry ice cream that was a real winner. I would heartily recommend Preserved when dining in St. Augustine.
  16. EliseW

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Great service! Will definitely be going back.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing worth the visit. Excellently service
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and staff. Great wine.I would definitely go back again
  19. PapaBo

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Preserved was even better than we remembered. The staff was everything you would want. Friendly, professional, attentive and knowledgeable. My wife had the shrimp and grits and said the shrimp was wonderful. I had the short ribs and it was so good! The wine list is massive and you are sure to find one that suits you.
  20. JennyW

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Preserved is our 'go to' for entertaining friends and special occasions!
  21. ChrisS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I made a reservation being that we saw this establishment last summer on a visit. We were able to make it there then, but we made a note to go this time. We were sat instantly by a very nice, polite, and lively employee. She informed us that our server would be there shortly. About 10 minutes went by and no server. BUT NO COMPLAINT!!! The woman who sat us came out to tell us that she didn’t mention to the server that we were sat. I don’t care at all though because she was such a good employee that she acknowledged it and assumed the role as our server! And she was wonderful! The night was wonderful, best short rib I’ve ever had and the bouillabaisse my girlfriend got transported her to another world! 1000/10 Preserved will be my establishment that comes out of my mouth for whoever wants to visit St. Augustine. Keep up the great work! And a special thank you to our server, truly a responsible and professional employee.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing, food, service, entire experience along with fair prices
  23. UnderwhelmedBarbie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food portions are very small for the cost. Wine - small portions with high cost. Big city pricing in a small town.
  24. KarenK

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming setting, delicious food, excellent service, Can't wait to go back! The wine list is excellent. We started with oysters, mussels and the corn chowder, all wonderful! My husband had the fresh catch, sauteed flounder, and I had shrimp and grits which were very good. I would definitely recommend this place!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down, the best beef short ribs! They were delicious!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Service great, can’t wait to go back!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Preserved - it’s been a great experience every time we go. Great food, service and ambiance:
  28. JeannieR

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in St. Augustine! A local secret!
  29. JustSoYummy

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was stellar! We ordered the seafood plateaux and loved it! All entrees were. Fabulous!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic!! Every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious. The wine by the glass and beer selection was also great. We will definitely be back!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant. The seafood was delicious! We will definitely go back again.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our server Robert was very knowledgeable and helpful with questions and our ultimate food/wine choices. We were pleasantly surprised with the service, atmosphere and the food. We were able to get in an hour early as there was a cancellation, which we truly appreciated. We are extremely happy we made this a destination to dine and will definitely be back.
  33. DonnaB

    Jacksonville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a wonderful experience at dinner celebrating his birthday. The food was delicious as always! We loved the eastcoast oysters, arugula beet salad and fresh catch! Our server, Benjamin was fabulous!!
  34. KitCat

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent experience! The food was killer, the wine list was extensive, and the dessert was so unique and delicious. The ambiance was also great- a perfect blend between beachy and elevated. If you’re wondering whether you should go here- do it!
  35. MarkK

    Cleveland

    135 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We added Preserved to our vacation list following the Southern Living article spotlight and we were delighted! Located in a fully rehabbed older house in the historic Lincolntown neighborhood, the property has ample off-street parking which is important. We approached down the garden path and were greeted warmly before proceeding to our table inside the dining room (there are outside tables available on a patio and the house’s veranda). Our server Robert was attentive and supported by others working as a team. After hearing about the day’s menu specials, we picked a German wine from the extensive, regionally organized list. Unfortunately, our first choice was out of stock and we had to choose another - which was delightful. Our salads, entrees and desserts were all fabulous and flavorful. Preserved is a must for your fine dining list in Saint Augustine FL.
  36. johnm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The short ribs I had with the best ever the service was excellent as the menu and wine selection
  37. Gabby

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the best experience at Preserved! They made us feel so special for our 1 year anniversary. The food was absolutely incredible.
  38. JohnnyB

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal on the porch. Both Shrimp and Grits and Flounder (fresh catch) were well done. Restaurant is very gluten-free friendly.
  39. ShelleyE

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner was excellent. Wine was recommended by water and was great except when we got bill. 24$ for one glass!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well-trained staff, consistently quality food - overall great service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Preserved Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 679-4940.

Preserved Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4505 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Preserved Restaurant

102 Bridge St Florida, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    St. Augustine

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern, French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Entrance to parking lot off of MLK Blvd.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Whittington

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (904) 679-4940

  • Private party facilities

    For parties of 5 to 8 guests, please contact our Host Team at hostteam@preservedrestaurant.com or call 904-679-4940. Credit card required to book. We are unable to accommodate parties of more than 8 people. You may be charged $10 per guest if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of your reservation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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