The Reef of St. Augustine

Name: The Reef of St. Augustine
Address: 4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL, United States, 32084
Telephone: (904) 824-8008
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2708)

$31 to $50

Seafood

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Great for scenic views
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Seafood
St. Augustine
Best Ambiance
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Good for groups
St. Augustine
Hot spot
St. Augustine
Neighborhood gem
St. Augustine
Great for outdoor dining
St. Augustine
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Reef of St. Augustine is celebrated for its "amazing view" and "delicious food," offering a picturesque oceanfront dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and varied menu, featuring seafood favorites like shrimp and grits. Perfect for brunch or dinner, with attentive staff and a "romantic" ambiance.

2,708 Reviews

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Lawrence
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great the food and service was outstanding
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AliceG
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is out second time here and is did not disappoint . We requested a window table as it was our anniversary. We got a great table and server.. Taylor was attentive , friendly and made great suggestions about the menu and what to choose . Lobster risotto was amazing and the crab legs were the best i have had! Fried cheese appetizers were amazing as were the brussel sprouts. Taylor topped the night with a complementary dessert for our anniversary.. key lime pie was perfect! We WILL be back!
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Mendi
Alabama1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing brunch- the portions are large and delicious! Great price for the amount and quality of the food. Sea view and mimosas make the experience even better. Loved it and will definitely return!
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James VIP
New York City27 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoyed the Reef until this visit. Food was average and, service non-involved.
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Linda VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food on the ocean. Casual. Nice evening….varied menu…easy parking.across the Usina bride from town-10 min.
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Laurie
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love The Reef! Great food, view and service!
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Jinnie
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great , amazing view & super service all servers & help very kind & quick to assist with what ever you needed
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Ingrid VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had shrimp and grits and jambalaya and both dishes were fantastic! We ate outside and loved looking over the beach and water sitting under the red umbrellas. It is such a great spot to eat. I highly recommend The Reef!
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Paul VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida178 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great salmon and fantastic service from Joey! And the Rombauer Chardonnay was excellent as well.
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Joan VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida74 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First off our dinner was excellent. The issue was service. Our first server seemed great but he was ending his shift shortly and turned us over to someone else. This is when the problem started. It started out ok but got worse as the night wore on. She was always MIA. We were seated around 6:15pm. We had drinks and salad and then she disappeared. We saw bits and pieces of her but it was almost 7:30 until we finally flagged her down got her to take our dinner order. At 8:00 she came back to tell us our written order got wet and she didn't put it in???? 30 minutes later!!!! She took our order all over again . Manager offered a discount which amounted to $9 a person which is not enough to cover a cocktail... we got out of there at 9:30. FYI the table across from us changed people two times from the original diners They had a different waiter of course.
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The Reef of St. Augustine 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 2708 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for The Reef of St. Augustine

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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