I didn't notice a St. Augustine rundown.  Hre are a few options if you venture down South our way

 

Schooners - Absolutley no ambience, more like a homier Shoneys.  It's def a locals spot.  If you're not there by 6, there will be a wait out the door.  Great home style cooking on a budget.  A dozen fried shrimp with 2 side will run you $9!  Check out the fried chicken (30 mins wait on that) or the fried porkchops.  They serve southern Zipper Cream Peas year ;long

 

Gas Full Service Station - Mainly local ingredients, burgers are probably the best in town.  They feature a stuffed burger of the day special

 

A1A Taco Shop (Anastasia) Think of it as an authentic version of chipotle.  Again, another locals spot where order line may be out the door.  In love with the Carnitas Burrito with the Works!!

 

Ice Plant - A truly unique experience that also makes it's own liquor with free tasting tours.  Again, maily local ingredients.  The atmosphere is like a 30's speakeasy.  Only serve fresh ingredient cocktail with several options of ice (thus, the Ice Plant)

 

Aunt Kate's - Almost identical to the setting of Cap's on the Water without the pretentious Dinner Menu.  Low Country cooking...Shrimp & Grits, Soft Shell Crab BLT, local catch, etc.

 

Little Margie's FA Cafe (Anastasia) - Cheap Breakfast favorite with the locals.  Tough to get a seat for breakfast but lunch and dinner menu equally good.  A Filipino flare with Fried Plantains a specialty.  Skip the fries there, sub the plantains...you won't be sorry

 

Ned's Southside Kitchen -- The owner of Gypsy Cab Co. opened this across from Walmart in St. Augustine.  Amazing food that even offers a drive up window!!! What's awesome about Ned's is the drive up window features a chicken, fish, pork, seafood & shrimp special each day...at a drive through window!!!

 

The Floridian - Mainly locally sourced ingredients. Florida fare at its finest. Fried Green Tomaotoes, Fried Pickles, Pork Belly, Low Country Boil, Local Beef

 

Anyone need any suggestions for St. Aug, I'm your guy!

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