The Reef of St. Augustine

4.6

2652 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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Location
4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone number
(904) 824-8008
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
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

Popular dishes

What 2,652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Great for scenic views
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Seafood
St. Augustine
Best Ambience
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Great for outdoor dining
St. Augustine
Romantic
St. Augustine
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Reef of St. Augustine offers a stunning beachfront location and "spectacular views" that captivate guests. The food is generally praised, with highlights like the shrimp and lobster risotto and brunch offerings. While service is often commended, occasional slow service and inconsistent dish preparation are noted. Overall, it's a "top-notch" dining experience for its "fantastic" ambiance and scenery.

2,652 Reviews

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Sharon VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Reef is always a great choice! The ocean front restaurant has a gorgeous view.
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Kathleen
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The fried chicken was really delicious and the prime rib was well done. The service was excellent and Greg went above and beyond to make our evening fabulous.
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ZtaKED VIP
Greater Boston26 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food very good as usual. Kitchen was a bit off tonight. Server did her best.
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Barbara
Jacksonville6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited with our friends from Tennessee. We were seated at a table by the window with a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean. Seared Ahi Tuna appetizer was great, good portion, very fresh. Two in our party had blackened grouper, one had blackened salmon, and I had scallops with potato gnocchi, roasted root vegetables on a bed of puréed acorn squash. All dishes were very good. The scallops dish could have been a little hotter, but it was well balanced and flavorful. We will be back.
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Erik
Jacksonville6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I believe I’ve already reviewed The Reef on a previous visit, and I have to say, the food remains outstanding and the views if you sit outside or have a window are phenomenal (try to be there for a sunset). This visit, we had the pleasure of being taken care of by Bailey. Bailey was a terrific server, and absolutely delightful! Thank you for helping make our celebration of my mother’s 85th birthday very special.
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Su VIP
Hawaii27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four meals ordered, and they were perfect! Jessica was our servicer and was attentive to our needs. Our reservation was for 5 PM and we were seated on time.
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Greg
Jacksonville10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding and service was impeccable. Our server was very thoughtful and attentive and the file came out at a good pace and at perfect temperature.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good seafood and drinks! Worth it to go around sunset and sit outside if the weather is nice!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ocean views. Outstanding service. Our only disappointment was that they were out of gravlax. Varied menu for all food tastes. Will definitely be back.
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Jeff
Cincinnati17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Again, a wonderful experience. Service and food was exceptional. One of the best restaurants in the area. Highly recommend. We will be back.
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FAQs

The Reef of St. Augustine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Reef of St. Augustine also 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 2652 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Google Map for The Reef of St. Augustine

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(904) 824-8008
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
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

The Reef of St. Augustine

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fish and Chips

Shrimp & Grits

Jumbo Scallops

Menu

What 2,652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Reef of St. Augustine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Reef of St. Augustine restaurant rated?

Is The Reef of St. Augustine currently accepting reservations?

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