Fresh-Caught and Locally-Grown in St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra
Florida-blue seas lend a bountiful catch and nearby farmlands produce a lush harvest for chefs along Florida’s Historic Coast, providing ample opportunity for farm to table dining.
Seahorse Grille at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
The Seahorse Grille is a chef-driven dining experience for guests staying at the AAA Five-Diamond-rated oceanfront Ponte Verde Inn & Club. Chef Erik Osol presides over an enticing land to sea menu, featuring a daily seafood special, caught mere hours before dinner service. For a show-stopping meal, enjoy a private 10-course chef’s tasting.
Palm Valley Fish Camp
Combining the rustic charm of a fish camp with high-caliber seafood, Palm Valley Fish Camp near Ponte Vedra Beach is one of four fish camp restaurants from restaurateurs Ben and Liza Groshell. Each location, including one in downtown St. Augustine, delivers a cozy, neighborhood-feel and a craveable menu with Southern comfort classics and sustainably-harvested fish. The spicy linguine in a wine and garlic sauce is worth the visit alone.
Harvest & Reel at Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach Resort
The farm to table ethos of Harvest & Reel is present in their very name. Located in the Embassy Suites Hotel in St. Augustine Beach, they deliver fresh-caught seafood and locally-sourced ingredients in a stylish, modern setting. Order a chef’s charcuterie board for the table, then dive into specialties like Florida rock shrimp risotto or heritage Cheshire pork chop. Grab a cocktail and soak in ocean views from the patio, where fire pits appease chilly nights.
Cap’s on the Water
Cap’s on the Water in Vilano Beach is a locals’ favorite, a go-to for any special occasions. New coastal cuisine pairs local seafood with traditional Southern and Mediterranean flavors. Their large outdoor deck, sunset oyster bar, and intimate dining room all provide captivating views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Ranked by Trip Advisor among the "15 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the U.S.,” locally-owned Cap’s has garnered well-deserved attention. Between the vanilla grouper and a vast wine selection, Cap’s is also a romantic destination.
The Floridian
A seasonal and sustainable Southern menu defines The Floridian, a downtown restaurant proudly supporting local growers and producers. Their menu focuses on healthy options catering to both vegetarian and gluten-free with a wide range of omnivore-friendly dishes. Global flavors fuel the “fried shrimp fancy”, with crackling rice flour crust and miso-tomato aioli. Then there’s “company’s coming”, a sampling of treats that includes house-pickled veggies with pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and ricotta with fresh herbs. Swap out shrimp or tofu for the daily catch, prepared blackened with grits on the side. As a pairing, snag one of their farm-to-bar cocktails highlighting local herbs and produce.
Ice Plant Bar
Set in a 1927 ice factory that supplied ice to local shrimp boats, the Ice Plant Bar recreates a time when farm to fork was a given, not a trend, and local product was topping every plate. Serving grass-fed beef and burgers, seafood, and plenty of vegetarian options, the restaurant’s cool, industrial vibe is a conversation-starter. Sample local smoked fish dip and watermelon tomato salad with barrel aged feta, then venture to fried chicken or housemade pasta. Returning to Old Florida traditions has never been trendier.
Catch 27 Restaurant
The name says it. Chef Josh Smith and his culinary team at Catch 27 Restaurant prepare fresh, locally caught seafood from the nation's 27th State, Florida. Everything is prepared from scratch with seasonal ingredients and local produce. Florida-blue seas lend a bountiful catch delivered to the restaurant daily, and nearby farmlands that produce a lush harvest, providing this great eatery the ability to present exceptional sea and farm to table dining.