The Reef Restaurant on Vilano Beach offers spectacular beachside views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Reef Restaurant

Seafood and fine dining with an ocean view in Vilano Beach.

Vilano Beach on the Ocean
4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, 32084
  • (904) 824-8008
3.42857

Hours of Operation

Sun: 11:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

  • Just off Coastal Highway on North Vilano Beach, the Reef Restaurant offers great food and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. The varied menu includes lots of  seafood specialties, such as Ginger Curry Mahi Mahi, Steamed Snow Crab, and more.

    The Reef Restaurant offers an extensive wine list, with wonderful wines from all over the world. Combining a fine dining experience with picturesque views of the beach, the Reef serves lunch and dinner every day. Happy hour is from 3 to 7 p.m. daily, with $2.00 draft beers and $2.00 off  premium wines, margaritas, martinis and more.

    Sunday Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Reef Restaurant and features a live Jazz and Classical guitar performance. The Reef Restaurant often features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

    For the live music schedule, please visit here. 

    The Reef Restaurant is located at 4100 Coastal Highway A1A in north Vilano Beach.

    Signature Dishes for Reef Restaurant

    Grilled Scallop Tostada Refried black beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa
    Saffron Mussels Garlic, diced peppers, saffron white wine, heavy cream, fresh herbs
    Lobster Roll (Lunch Menu) Celery, capers, tomatoes
    Caprese Grouper (Lunch Menu) Spinach, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella
    Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Salad (Lunch Menu) Baby spinach, local greens, strawberry vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, heirloom tomatoes sunflower seeds
    Shrimp Imperial (Dinner Menu) Jumbo shrimp, crab stuffing, red pepper thyme sauce
    Jumbo Scallops (Dinenr Menu) Orange ginger glaze, balsamic reduction
    Slow Roast Prime Rib (Dinner Menu) Au jus, horseradish sauce
    Duck Breast (Dinner Menu) Blackberry demi-glace
    Florida Orange Sunshine Cheesecake Flavored with sweet Florida sunshine!

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  • Reviews

    Stan Self on March 29, 2013 - 9:58pm

    5
    Happened to be in St. Augustine on our 43rd wedding anniversary and we chose to go to The Reef primarily because it overlooked the Atlantic. I had the crab cakes, spicy cheese grits, and steamed veggies. My wife had the trio with grilled scallop, shrimp, and mahi mahi. She also had spicy cheese grits and steamed veggies. Both were perfect in taste and presentation. I chose well 43 years ago and I chose well for this dinner at The Reef.

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    mike r. on May 31, 2012 - 12:26pm

    5
    the reef could possibly be the best dining experience in the st. augustine area. the staff was friendly, the food was some of the best i have ever tasted; the presentation of the food was unique and all of this is located on the beach with a view of the surf while you dine. if you only dine out one time while visiting here make it The Reef.

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    Susan on March 23, 2012 - 9:33pm

    5
    We went for lunch and loved the fish and chips, crab cakes and conch fritters! The view and service made the meal so enjoyable. The Reef was recommended by a friend and we definitely recommend

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    Anonymous on March 5, 2012 - 4:41pm

    5
    Went there for lunch and it was delicious. The food was cooked perfectly, flavored wonderfully, and tasted very fresh. So good we booked them for my daughter's wedding on 3/17/12.

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    jody rogers on May 8, 2011 - 1:54pm

    5
    the only place with all the veiw and good food.

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