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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in St. Augustine

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in St. Augustine? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Collage Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6802)

$31 to $50

Global, International

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class, award-winning experience. The menu reflects the
eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby and focuses on fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb,
and veal, using international flavor profiles. Located just a block off of St. George Street in the heart of the historic district, Collage serves dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we do not accept parties of 5+ online. Please note we are just a small 15 table restaurant. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions.

We will no longer accept Credit Card Gift Cards as payment due to the fact that the issuing bank will not allow us to adjust applied gratuity at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Food was wonderful and our waitress Harmony was so sweet, informative and attentive!

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4.9

4.9 (2265)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

features creative cuisine, spiced with variety, in a casually elegant dining atmosphere. Located in a beautifully restored 19th century building, the Old City House offers it’s guests the chance to experience a personal selection of world cuisine in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Only the finest ingredients are used and all entrees are prepared to order featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef, lamb, and pork. The intimate and charming dining room is conducive to a relaxed, comfortable meal which is served by a knowledgeable and professional wait staff.

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Stephan

Dined 6 days ago

The service was very good, and so was our food. Definitely we will visit this restaurant again when we‘re back in St. Augustine.

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Vegetable Lasagna

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Beef Tenderloin

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Shrimp Cocktail

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Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2667)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
We have 10 tables in our dining room and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people for any reservations. for large parties inquiries please email llamarestaurant@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks in advance.

IMPORTANT NOTE : DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY AND LACK OF LOBBY WE REQUEST NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8 FOR DINNER.
KIDS ARE WELCOME FOR LUNCH SERVICE FROM 11:00-2:00pm

TRAFFIC: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during Nights of Lights season can result in up to 40 minutes delays. We suggest to be mindful of timing since we have a 15 minutes tolerance and a $25 FEE per person for LATE CANCELLATIONS and NO SHOWS.
Llama is an intimate space, please be conscious of noise levels in consideration for other parties dining with us and their respective occasions.

Thank you.

Marcel Vizcarra
Chef Owner

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LisaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

LLama has most hospitable, attentive staff and an explosion of incredibly delicious flavors in every dish they serve. We have eaten there multiple times and it is always an outstanding and special culinary experience in a cozy and charming space.

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A photo of La Nouvelle restaurant

4.9

4.9 (668)

$30 and under

French

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

La Nouvelle is the next story in our culinary journey by Michael Lugo. This opportunity to bring French Nouveau cuisine to our city has us so excited. Bringing to the helm Matthieu Landillon from the coastal city of Marseille, La Nouvelle allows us to explore classic French Bistro fare with an elevated edge. The atmosphere will lead you to the streets of Paris without leaving St. Augustine.

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

What a delightful way to spend our 49th wedding anniversary! We were greeted with complimentary sparkling wine and then we ordered the marinated olives, the beet terrine, and the bouillabaisse for two - all delicious! The atmosphere was charming and the service was excellent! Highly recommended!

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Raintree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6513)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Enjoy casual dining at it finest, the Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse, recognized Nationally and Internationally for over 43 years as one of Florida's top destination Restaurants. The Raintree is renowned for its consistent, award-winning menu, consisting of Prime Steaks, Lamb, Poultry, Veal, fresh Seafood and more. The Raintree has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Wine List and a premium bar, served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of a restored 1879 Victorian home. The home is surround by a brick courtyard with Gazebo's for outdoor dining. Even if you choose to dine elsewhere, join us afterward in The Dessert Bar, choose from our Famous Crepes, Ice cream Drinks, Dessert Martinis, Cappucinno & Espresso or indulge in a fine after dinner Liquor or Cognac.

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sydneyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and food! Will definitely be back!

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Michael's St. Augustine

4.7

4.7 (3770)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Michael's offers a contemporary steakhouse experience with a celebrated chef, dedicated staff, and passion for exquisite flavors and world-class wines. Michael's has received numerous honors and accolades. Chef Michael has been recognized as Best Chef of St. Augustine from several of the city's publications. The restaurant was featured on The Food Network with Chef Emeril Lagasse during Florida's 500th anniversary.

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Alex

Dined 3 days ago

From start to finish it was a great experience. From appetizers to dessert, you will be wowed. Also the cocktails and mocktails were nothing short of amazing. The waiter staff was attentive and explained all the different options and made personal recommendations as well. We will be back for sure!

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4.7

4.7 (484)

$30 and under

Grill

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

"The true essence of an Asado engages family & friends long before the food hits the table."

ASADO LIFE is a full-service, experience-driven waterfront restaurant. Nestled along the picturesque San Sebastián River, Asado Life offers a dining experience like no other. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends, the serene backdrop of the river enhances the ambiance of our restaurant. At Asado Life, we believe in the art of live fire grilling—a method that infuses every dish with unparalleled flavor and aroma. Our chefs skillfully harness the power of open flames to create mouthwatering grilled specialties.

Our Asados are rain or shine occasions. We have covered dining areas in the event of rain. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.

We do not allow outside wine or beverages.

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Jessica

Dined 2 days ago

Such a wonderful experience, delicious food, reasonable prices, fun cocktails and a nice view of the harbor

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La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

4.6

4.6 (1957)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Saint Augustine Beach

About the restaurant

***Please keep in mind reservations are limited to only inside dining due to unexpected weather -- No reservations can be made for outside (first come, first served basis)***

Come join us at La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs, owned by Chef Norberto Jaramillo & his Wife Christina, where we celebrate our Colombian roots with World Cuisine infused with Latin American flavors. Located in beautiful Historic St Augustine on the rooftop of San Sebastian Winery, our elegant dining space is the ideal spot for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Explore our menu and experience a delightful evening in St Augustine just minutes away from the heart of downtown!

Please note that La Cocina charges a $25.00 fee per person in cases of no-show.

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Colleen

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

A great experience! Everything was prepared to perfection! Of special note, roasted oysters and lamb chops & bread.. oh my! Tableware was immaculate!

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BlackFly - St Augustine

4.6

4.6 (3092)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

If you're looking for a seafood restaurant in St. Augustine, this unique fly-fishing themed restaurant offers daily fresh fish specials using locally caught fish that you don't usually see on most restaurant menus. The kitchen at BlackFly is a "Scratch Kitchen"; everything is fresh, as local as possible, seasonal and made to order. The menu at BlackFly includes Chop House selections as well as an extensive wine selection. Mike and Cindy, partners in BlackFly and owners of the Famous Collage Restaurant in downtown St. Augustine are the operational managers. The menu is the grand result of their combined expertise, their years of experience in bringing the best possible product to the table and the imaginative input of our talented culinary team. The restaurant is under the internationally known BlackFly Brand of Vaughn Cochran, a Florida artist who lives and paints in St. Augustine, Florida and who developed the famous BlackFly Logo.

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Sandra Lee

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous food and our server Lilly was so attentive polite and very informative. Food did come out a little quickly but was all good! Will definitely go back when in town.

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A photo of Cordova restaurant

4.5

4.5 (2232)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

A modern dining experience, featuring authentic Spanish and Mediterranean flavors created for gathering.

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KristineVIP

Dined on Jul 4, 2025

Food was delicious, and Christina provided impeccable service.

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