Family dining at O.C. White's seafood restaurant

Family Dining

Bring the whole family to the table with a variety of kid-approved restaurants and casual eateries. From cozy cafes to beachside grills, you’ll find flavors that satisfy both little ones and grown-ups. Booster seats, high chairs, children's menus, and crayons are also available to make dining easy for the kids.

Tips for Dining with Little Ones

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Time it Right

To avoid long waits, try dining during off-peak hours, especially for popular spots during weekends or peak season.

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Make Reservations

If you’re dining with a large family or visiting during peak times, calling ahead can save you time at some restaurants and eateries.

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Plan for Dessert Stops

Reward good table manners with a trip to a local ice cream or doughnut shop. You'll end the day on a sweet note, and you'll never forget those smiling faces.

Cute kid in a hat drinking juice at one of St. Augustine's many family-friendly restaurants.

Don’t Forget the Camera

Our scenic backdrops near many of the best dining spots in the city are perfect for capturing memorable moments before, during, and after, your meal.

A calzone with a side of marinara sauce

Ask About Portion Sizes

Some restaurants serve large portions that are great for sharing or splitting between kids to minimize waste and save money.

Embrace St. Augustine’s Walkability

Pick dining spots near attractions or parks so you can work in some pre- or post-meal exploration, making the most of your outing. There are plenty of transportation options available, perfect for hot days and tired feet.

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Treat the Whole Family

Browse our full list of family-friendly dining spots and find your next favorite meal together.

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Denny's — Historic

(904) 829-2705

1300 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd.

An American diner franchise popular for its breakfast and 24-hour service.

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Denny's — South

(904) 794-2617

950 S. R. 206 W.

An American diner franchise popular for its breakfast and 24-hour service.

The Florida Cracker Café is located in the heart of St. Augustine' historic district.

Florida Cracker Cafe

(904) 829-0397

81 St. George St.

Florida-style cuisine offering indoor and outdoor dining.

Kid-Friendly Events

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.
Saturday
Jan 10

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

Second Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

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Saturday
Jan 10

School of the 16th Century

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about 16th-century camp life at this annual event featuring period reenactors.

Nocatee will host Spectacular SuperHero 10K and 5K races Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.
Saturday
Jan 24

Superhero Dash

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.

A super-powered mile of fun.

Ripe strawberries
Saturday
Feb 7

Strawberry Festival

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit a thriving family farm, purchase produce, and take part in the festivities.

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Friday
Feb 20

The 2026 Cathedral Festival

Friday, Feb. 20 - Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | See Times Below

This family festival features a fried shrimp dinner, live music, and fair rides/games.

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St. Augustine boasts a number of fine dining establishments with menus to please the most discriminating palate.

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Enjoy as taste of old St. Augustine at one of these restaurants offering authentic tapas, paella, gazpacho soup, and much more.

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Hear live music from local, regional, and national musicians in St. Augustine's restaurants, bars, pubs, and lounges.

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Mouth-watering Italian dishes can be found at these restaurants in St. Augustine.

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St. Augustine offers locally owned steakhouses as well as several chain restaurants specializing in steaks.

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Local Chinese restaurants in St. Augustine offer all the favorites and some new flavors unique to the nation’s oldest city.

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Asian Fusion restaurants mix Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and other cuisines from Asia.

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Bakery

St. Augustine's restaurants include a host of barbecue options to please every palate.

Barbeque

Several restaurants in St. Augustine offer delicious British food and pub meals.

British

Enjoy a mouth-watering brunch at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

Brunch

St. Augustine boasts a wide variety of restaurants that specialize in burgers.

Burgers

Savor a bit of the bayou at any of these St. Augustine restaurants that offer Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Cajun/Creole

Enjoy the unique spicy sweet flavors of Caribbean cuisine at one of these restaurants in St. Augustine.

Caribbean

Whether your favorite is latte, espresso, Americano, or iced, you'll find scrumptious coffee or tea at one of these St. Augustine shops.

Coffee / Espresso

Country Food

Find a great selection of Cuban cuisine at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

Cuban

You'll find a wealth of delicatessens and sandwich/sub shops in St. Augustine.

Deli

Everything from mini-donuts and confectionary cookie dough creations to build-your-own or traditional doughnuts at one of these St. Augustine shops.

Doughnuts

St. Augustine offers a host of fast food restaurants for some quick and easy dining.

Fast Food

From croissants to traditional French country dishes, St. Augustine offers some of the finest French cuisine around.

French

These St. Augustine restaurants offer great German food — everything from sauerkraut and bratwurst to pretzels and kielbasa.

German

A number of St. Augustine restaurants offer gluten-free options on their menus.

Gluten-free

St. Augustine offers some delicious options for traditional Greek food.

Greek

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Happy Hour

Whether your favorite hot dog is Chicago, Cincinnati, or Coney Island style, you'll find something to love at one of these St. Augustine eateries.

Hot Dogs

These St. Augustine shops serve up ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, gelato, and frozen yogurt. 

Ice Cream

These St. Augustine restaurants serve up delicious Indian food, from curry to tikka to naan and tandoori.  

Indian

Corned beef and cabbage is just one of many Irish specialties offered at these St. Augustine restaurants and pubs.

Irish

Japanese

Latin American

From couscous and pastas to tapas and tabbouleh, delicious Mediterranean food is offered at these St. Augustine restaurants.

Mediterranean

St. Augustine offers a host of eateries that specialize in Mexican food.

Mexican

Pancakes and waffles are served at a variety of restaurants in St. Augustine, as diner staples, Southern specialties, and more.

Pancakes/Waffles

Find your favorite pizza — from New York style to Chicago deep-dished to vegan specialties — at one of these St. Augustine eateries.

Pizza

St. Augustine offers mouth-watering Polish food (like kielbasa, kaput kiszony, and smietana) at a couple of restaurants.

Polish

Heroes, subs, pitas, salads, wraps, gyros and more can be found at any of these St. Augustine restaurants.

Sandwiches

Whether it's collard greens, pork, oxtail, or traditional soul food you're looking for, you'll find it at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

Soul Food

Delicious soups and salads are available at these St. Augustine restaurants.

Soup & Salad

Serving everything from fried chicken to biscuits and gravy and corn bread to shrimp and grits, these eateries offer all the comfort of classic Southern food.

Southern

These local spots are perfect for your favorite football, soccer, baseball, or basketball games.

Sports Bar

Here's a listing of the St. Augustine restaurants that offer mouth-watering sushi and sashimi.

Sushi

Tapas bars traditionally offer a wide variety of Spanish style foods as appetizers, from seafood to pork and vegetarian dishes.

Tapas

Cuisine from Thailand is usually a mix of sweet and sour flavors, with chicken, pork, seafood, and beef.

Thai

St. Augustine has a number of restaurants that offer vegan meals, and a few that offer a plant-based menu.

Vegan Friendly

These St. Augustine restaurants serve fresh vegetable, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, many of these locally sourced.

Vegetarian

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Waterfront