Preserved ($$$ farm-to-table, upscale-but-approachable Southern cuisine, one of our favorite restaurants in the country! Preserved Head Chef, Brian Whittington, was nominated for a James Beard award.)
Prohibition Kitchen ($$ Bar/Restaurant with elevated, yet affordable bar food in the heart of everything, right on St. George Street. It features a fun, speakeasy theme and great cocktails!)
The Floridian ($$ Casual Southern food made out of locally-sourced ingredients. The Floridian has well-priced, delicious food for both lunch and dinner and features many dishes with both meat and veggie options (for any vegetarians out there!) We love coming here for lunch after bouncing around St. George Street.
Michael's Tasting Room ($$$ Approachable chef-driven food with locally-sourced Ingredients. Michael's serves American food with a slight Spanish influence. Their menu features small plates/tapas, entrees, and a chef's tasting menu for the adventurous! Just off St. George Street, they have indoor and outdoor seating.)
The Tini Martini Lounge ($$ Martini Lounge with fun vibe near the waterfront. They have any type of martini you could want! Liz's favorite is the Key Lime Martini, served with graham cracker crust on the rim!)
Boat Drinks ($$ Tropical/nautical themed bar in the heart of St. George Street. Has a slew of fun cocktails as well as seafood-forward menu for lunch and dinner.
The Castillo de San Marcos is a historic fort and National Monument built by the Spanish in the 1600s. Free tourist attraction and historic fort! A must-see if in St. Augustine
Boat Tour of St. Augustine. See St. Augustine by boat! Florida Water Tours does sunset cruises, dolphin cruises, and wine tasting cruises on the St. John River.
Horse and Carriage Ride + Tour Around St. Augustine (See historic St. Augustine by horse and carriage! The drivers line up like taxis along the waterfront near Charlotte and Treasury Streets. A private tour is $85 for an hour ride and you can also share with another couple/family for $20 per person.