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WATERFRONT DINING
IN ST. AUGUSTINE
make the atmosphere part of your meal
BY KARA POUND
PHOTOS BY ALEXIS RHODES
With beautiful vistas ranging from marine life-filled marshland to sweeping panoramas
of the Atlantic Ocean, dining at one of the area’s waterfront restaurants is a must when visiting St. Augustine. From dockside cafes to ocean-inspired fish camps, Northeast Florida’s eclectic cuisine offerings are endless. Here are just a few of the waterfront dining options to check out during your tour of the Nation’s Oldest City.
A Caribbean-style restaurant featuring
seafood, steaks and tropical cocktails, The Conch House is located on tranquil Salt Run, a body of water between Anastasia Island and Conch Island. With a history dating back to the mid-1970s, this eatery is the perfect spot to watch fishing boats coming in and out of the marina while sipping on a Goombay Smash and noshing on small bites like Banana Pepper Calamari and Bahamian Conch Fritters.
For a kid-friendly, relaxed atmosphere with Southern cuisine, head over to Creekside Dinery on Nix Boat Yard Road. Nestled on three-and-a-half acres of majestic Magnolia
and Oak Trees overlooking Gonzales Creek, this charming restaurant offers up fresh local shrimp, oysters on the half shell and live music on the outdoor deck.
Travel along State Road A1A, approximately 15 minutes north of downtown, and you’ll arrive at Cap’s On The Water. Named for
its locale on the Intracoastal Waterway, this resident favorite features some of the best sunset views you’ll find in all of the Sunshine State. Consistently voted “Best Outdoor Dining,” Cap’s (as it’s called by the locals) serves up traditional Southern grub with a
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