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Preserved Restaurant, St. Augustine, FL

Preserved Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4412 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

7:00 PM


Booked 39 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 4,412 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 Ambiance

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    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. JohnK

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Good place to get away from tourist trap restaurants.
  2. Jimmy

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really nice experience, as always! The food, service and ambiance were all great. We will be back.
  3. Carolyn

    Jacksonville

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always
  4. PaulJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Robert was a great waiter, knowledgeable and attentive but not intrusive. Tables are a little too close together. Food was outstanding.
  5. JaneP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. House was beautiful!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful property and ambiance in a fun neighborhood setting. Diane did a great job and the food and wine were excellent.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and location for a nice evening dinner.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We sat on the porch and it was just perfection. I haven’t dined in such a quiet atmosphere in a long time. The roasted clams flavorful, and not chewy. The sweet potato soup was creamy and very tasty. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the fish. There could have been a little more spice in the etouffee (served with fish) for my liking. We wished they had espresso to enjoy with our desserts, but regular coffee was fine. The bread pudding was moist and the brown butter ice cream on top was even better. I would definitely recommend this place and go again for some other interesting menu items.
  9. hezekiah

    Salt Lake City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First of all, food was sensational. Service was good. The ambiance was cozy.
  10. ShelleyK

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I used to have a favorite restaurant in St. Augustine, a city my husband & I frequently visit. After dining at Preserve for the first time, that restaurant got kicked to the curb! Preserve is simply magnificent!
  11. Harley

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very impressed with Preserved Restaurant. The food was excellent! Loved the atmosphere!
  12. Gary

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food but somewhat overpriced and both soup and entrees were only warm.
  13. KathleenR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolute wonderful time at Preserved, celebrating my birthday. I dined with my husband, two young children, my dad and my uncle. Everything from the greeting, to the delicious food and wine, and complimentary dessert was impeccable. The staff couldn't have been nicer & understanding about us having my two young children 3 and 1 join us. The food was outstanding and I wish I could have tried everything on the menu! I will definitely make a trip back the next time I am in St. Augustine.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations for dinner on Saturday night and it was so good that we made reservations and returned Tuesday evening. Highly recommend, excellent food and an excellent wine selection.
  15. Kiki

    Jacksonville

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great experience! We will return very soon.
  16. pamkoko

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite place to eat in St Augustine due to it being in and around a beautiful victorian house with superb food and a nice selection from the menu . Good service and nice people. never a disappointment !!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was our second visit to Preserved. We were seated on the porch at our request. The tourist trains going by were a bit bothersome but we expect that in St Augustine. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. The scallops were wonderful. Cooked perfectly on a vegetable hash. My husbands NY strip was delicious. Cooked carefully to a medium rare. Dessert of crème Brûlée did not disappoint. It was a bit on the chilly side but the space heaters were available. We loved the entire experience and will go again.
  18. BrendanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One the best places we have ever been! Customer Services was great!! Food all great... can't wait to go back!! To the Chef.. congrats.. and staff also you are awesome
  19. JohnM

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Southern influences in an ever changing farm-to-table menu with local seafood selections. An extensive world-wide wine list along with interesting regional micro-brews. All this in a setting of grand St Augustine home, with indoor parlor, or wrap-around verandah, and protected courtyard seating. Ambiance is quiet for conversation with friends and loved ones and impeccable service. Restaurant is a few blocks from the Ancient City downtown and Inn district, but well worth a short walk or with easy on-site parking. This will be a destination for future trips to the area.
  20. MicheleP

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Despite stormy weather, the wait staff did an outstanding job taking care of us in the outside dining area. Our food was delicious, presented beautifully, and hot and fresh. Kudos to the whole Preserved team.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OUTSTANDING food, service, wine, and experience. 10/10
  22. CarolB

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have a specific food allergy and it makes it difficult to eat out. Preserved went above and beyond to prepare food and keep me safe. Will be back!!!
  23. SusanS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    The service was outstanding! Very cheerful and attentive staff. We thought the food was overpriced compared to the same meals we have eaten elsewhere. Menu is limited but features something for everyone. I was surprised that a glass of wine was $20! And all sides including salad and vegetables were expensive add-ons. Appetizers were in the $20 range. We chose to dine in the courtyard but the tables were very close together and conversations were clearly heard. Just not our top place here in St. Augustine.
  24. DennisL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    New York Strip Steak was ordered well done, and it came out still pink, more like medium well. My wife didn't finish the $60 steak because the meat not being done enough. No one came to check until we were almost done with the meal. Mint ice cream was overpowering, not at all what was expected.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Anniversary. Good food. Week after Car show/ Players/ Spring break. Out of literally most wines we wanted but the wait staff was knowledgeable and found a good substitute.
  26. Personal

    Jacksonville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a birthday dinner. The roasted oysters were an awesome starter. My wife had the Canaveral Shrimp and Grits which was great. I had the fish of the day… Flounder that was delicious. A comp crème brûlée was perfectly prepared and the Apple Bread Pudding with brown butter ice cream was amazing. Preserved never disappoints!
  27. RobertC

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As per usual, everything about our meal, from start to finish, was absolutely wonderful. The roasted oysters were to die for as a shared appetizer. The bouillabaisse was outta this world delicious as was the pan seared chicken. Our shared dessert, creme brûlée was heavenly as always. Totally love this place. Service is highly professional but everyone who works at Preserved is congenial, helpful, efficient, down to earth and genuinely warm,
  28. SteveR

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were here 3 years ago last time we were visiting St Augustine, and it was a must place to return. Love the ambiance of this restaurant, particularly when you sit on the patio. Service was exceptional as it was last time. Roasted oysters to start were incredible. Bouillabaisse and Braised Short Ribs for entrees were very good.
  29. Cindy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The experience was great and the customer service was very good.
  30. Chief

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and service. Outstanding wine list. Loved our table for two on the porch
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From beginning to end, everything was fabulous! Highly recommend Preserved Restaurant for any special occasion or just an upscale dinner.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great chief owned restaurant. Wait staff always polite and on the ball. Never disappointed.
  33. Foodie

    New England

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Dinner in this beautiful house. The server was attentive to our needs. The southern dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. If you’re looking for that special night out this is a great place to treat yourself.
  34. KimB

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We were glad we had a 5:00 reservation. We chose to sit outside and it was a lovely night however, the tables in the courtyard are very close to each other and when the guest arrived that were sat next to us, there was no privacy. We could clearly hear everything they were saying and vice versa. Luckily, they didn’t arrive until 6:00. We enjoyed the music and they food was delicious. Our waitress was top notch!!
  35. Juliet

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service. I was very impressed with the quality of the food at the restaurant. Would highly recommend for a night out.
  36. VeryCreativeChef

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent from beginning to end. One of the best dining experiences ever.
  37. BertL

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing flavors from start to finish with a very well trained staff
  38. BBlattner

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Excellent food and service!! Sarah is the best!!
  39. luv2dine

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was superb and the courtyard is really nice and relaxing. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Favorite spot in St. Augustine.
  40. KevinF

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed Preserved as a little hidden gem in St Augustine.

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 4412 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 39 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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