La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

4.6

1929 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

***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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Latin American, Winery
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(904) 461-8288
Website
http://www.lacocinarestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Norberto Jaramillo
Catering
We thank you for considering La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs to hold this important day in your life. With our quality of service and excellent cuisine, we assure you that this day will be unforgettable.
Private party facilities
Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...

Location
157 King Street, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Neighbourhood
Saint Augustine Beach
Cross Street
King Street
Parking details
Complimentary hotel parking
Public transit
Sunshine Bus Company & Old Town Trolley Tours
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Pairing Dinner
US$120.00 per person
Multiple dates available
La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs is introducing a culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Norberto Jaramillo and Chef de Cuisine Sebastian Sikora, featuring exquisite wines from San Sebastián Winery. Each person enjoys two starters, two entrees and a dessert sampler plate. Each food item is carefully paired with a glass of wine. Taxes and gratuity applied separately.

Popular dishes

Lobster BisqueUS$13.00
Pear SaladUS$12.00
Wine-poached Asian pears, artisan baby greens, mandarin wedges, blue cheese, caramelized pecans, and raspberry vinaigrette
Winter SaladUS$15.00
Roasted butternut squash with cucumbers, onions, corn, heirloom tomatoes, palm hearts, and drop peppers on a bed of datil harissa dressing.
Ceviche*US$18.00
Shrimp and salmon tossed with red onions, peppers, cilantro, fresh garlic, ginger, and aji amarillo served with toasted ciabatta
Prosciutto and PomodoroUS$16.00
Confit baby heirloom tomatoes paired with prosciutto, palm hearts, egg yolk, parmesan, baby arugula, and chimichurri

Second Course

EscargotUS$16.00
Succulent escargot in a rich mushroom cream sauce, elegantly served with flaky puff pastry
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio*US$18.00
Delicate slices of beef tenderloin adorned with palm hearts, cherry tomatoes, zesty lemonette, sweet drop peppers, cilantro, capers, and red onions
Charcuterie SelectionUS$28.00
Handpicked cured meats and complementary cheeses, served with crisp ciabatta, marinated olives, fig preserves, and a baby heirloom tomato salad
Rabbit ConfitUS$18.00
Orange ginger shredded rabbit legs on a bed of yucca with pickled radishes, aji mayo, and micro radishes.
Spanish OctopusUS$22.00
Confit octopus glazed with honey miso, accompanied by fingerling potatoes and a bed of baby arugula, drizzled with roasted pepper oil

Entrees

Filet MignonUS$49.00
A perfectly grilled 8 oz. sliced Filet Mignon, complemented by a rich mushroom and blue cheese spinach cream sauce. Served with heirloom carrots and creamy mashed potatoes
Sweet and Sour SalmonUS$37.00
Over cauliflower florets with sauteed baby bok choy, and agro dolce.
TortelliniUS$32.00
A delectable dish featuring cheese tortellini, succulent shrimp, and pork belly lardons sautéed with English peas in a luscious sweet cream sauce
New Zealand Lamb Half RackUS$39.00
New Zealand lamb served with a rosemary mint demi-glace, whipped potatoes, and roasted broccolini
Peri Peri ChickenUS$34.00
An organic chicken breast served over a savory spinach cream sauce, accompanied by roasted potatoes and heirloom carrots
Seared Chilean SeabassUS$52.00
Exquisitely seared Chilean seabass presented over a bed of red quinoa, fresh arugula, and a citrus fruit salsa
Korean Bbq Short RibsUS$49.00
Garlic ginger-braised short ribs, adorned with a Korean BBQ sauce and scallions, served with fragrant jasmine rice and soy garlic mixed beans
GambasUS$38.00
Blackened Argentinian red shrimp elegantly served over a cauliflower puree, accompanied by a medley of vegetables

What 1,929 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Augustine
Best Service
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Innovative
St. Augustine
Healthy
St. Augustine
Great for fine wines
St. Augustine
Great for outdoor dining
St. Augustine
Romantic
St. Augustine
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs shines with its "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "laidback and comfortable ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible chef's pairing experience" and the "wonderful rooftop bar" with live music. Ideal for special occasions, it consistently delivers "top-notch" dining with a delightful blend of flavors.

1,929 Reviews

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Kelly
West Palm Beach
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter George was amazing and very friendly. The food was outstanding. We ordered the charcuterie to start, and it was amazing. There was a very nice selection of cheeses and meats along with other tasty things. Next was the escargot with a puff pastry. It was very yummy, and the sauce was great to lap up with the pastry. I ordered the filet, and my husband ordered the short rib. Both done perfect and outstanding. The sauces were amazing. We had a lovely bottle of wine, and George gave us a couple of suggestions. So far, the best meal we had during our visit and we will be back!
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Nelson
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and the food was amazing! Highly recommended
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Kevin
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary! She told me I did a great job on picking. The food was amazing and service was excellent. I would love to go again if I lived in town! 10 out 10
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Matt
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, a good dining experience. Highly recommend the sea bass.
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Jess
VIP
Coastal Georgia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food, great service. We will be back. The sea bass with couscous is wonderful. The filet also great. We had a charcuterie board for an appetizer and it was also very good.
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Cherrise
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had lunch here. Everything was perfect. Food was good and the service was excellent.
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Daniel
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, first time there since La Cocina took over. Much improved!
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Lorelei
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food is very good and the outdoor patio balcony bar is welcoming. There was great jazz music too - outside the doors of the restaurant and if they just opened the doors to the patio balcony the music would have added to the restaurant experience as well.
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Gloria
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was with my family celebrating my birthday/we all agreed that experience met all our expectations and definitely deserved the highest rating
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Sommer
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our server did not arrive until we asked for a server to come to our table which was 15 minutes after we sat. We waited for ever for our drinks. Food was cold. Burger was over cooked. Sever did not do a quality check on us. We had to ask for our server for more drinks. I am a waitress. I would normally say any of this but when you are paying high prices for your experience and it receiving it, it can be very very disappointing. I am down Saint Augustine and would not recommend this place and would choose to come back. sorry. The service was that bad.
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FAQs

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 461-8288.

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs is rated 4.6 stars by 1929 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

157 King Street, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Additional information

Cross Street
King Street
Neighbourhood
Saint Augustine Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Latin American, Winery
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary hotel parking
Public transit
Sunshine Bus Company & Old Town Trolley Tours
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Norberto Jaramillo
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacocinarestaurants.com/
Phone number
(904) 461-8288
Catering
We thank you for considering La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs to hold this important day in your life. With our quality of service and excellent cuisine, we assure you that this day will be unforgettable.
Private party facilities
Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chef's Pairing Dinner

Filet Mignon

Blackened Salmon

Pear Salad

First Course

Lobster BisqueUS$13.00

Pear SaladUS$12.00

Winter SaladUS$15.00

Ceviche*US$18.00

Prosciutto and PomodoroUS$16.00

Second Course

EscargotUS$16.00

Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio*US$18.00

Charcuterie SelectionUS$28.00

Rabbit ConfitUS$18.00

Spanish OctopusUS$22.00

Entrees

Filet MignonUS$49.00

Sweet and Sour SalmonUS$37.00

TortelliniUS$32.00

New Zealand Lamb Half RackUS$39.00

Peri Peri ChickenUS$34.00

Seared Chilean SeabassUS$52.00

Korean Bbq Short RibsUS$49.00

GambasUS$38.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Is La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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