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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 4693 reviews

What Stangslayer doesn't like about Old City House:
I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading several reviews. They were right, when they are off their game the dinning experience is absolutely horrible. Way to hot and muggy inside the restaurant. Why they would subject their fine dining guests to Florida heat is inexcusable. Their game was way off tonight as the chef tried to serve a substandard over cooked piece of “meat” as a tenderloin. By the time the chef corre... View all feedback. What Carol Macedo likes about Old City House:
I don't often write reviews but I don't often eat at a restaurant that knocks my socks off either. Without question, this was the BEST meal I've ever eaten in the twenty-seven years I've lived in the area (including Jacksonville as well as Saint Augustine). The food was to die for, the ambiance was perfect to celebrate an anniversary and Mack, our waiter, went over and above to make sure we were wined, dined, and exc... View all feedback.

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4.7 ★ from 38 reviews
Eleonore
09.11.2017 - 08:45

I had a friend flying in from out of town that I hadn't seen in years, so picked this place for its location ( walk to any and everything fun here- historic

Christian
09.11.2017 - 08:45

Holy cow, the restaurant is wonderfulThis was some of the best food I've had in a very long time.

Selena
09.11.2017 - 08:45

Wonderful! Have stayed here three times in the past 18 months and we've had our wedding and reception there this past weekend! PERFECT! Juan is the perfect

Randi
08.08.2017 - 12:54

We had breakfast here this morning while staying at the Waldorf Astoria. The food was exceptional on the buffet with a wide variety of choices. Our waiter was...

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Niko
08.08.2017 - 12:54

We asked hotel staff if there was a Sunday brunch in the hotel since we had a noon flight and wanted a good breakfast before leaving. We were told no brunch, bu...

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The restaurant in question has received a mix of reviews from diners, ranging from extremely disappointed to overwhelmingly satisfied. Some diners have had negative experiences, describing the dining atmosphere as uncomfortable due to the heat and mugginess inside the restaurant. They also mentioned issues with the food, such as dry dishes and overcooked meat. On the other hand, other diners have praised the restaurant for its great service, friendly staff, delicious food offerings, and elegant setting. Some even shared positive experiences of special treatment, such as receiving a personal birthday cake. Overall, the consensus seems to be that the food quality is great, with a few minor issues in terms of service and ambiance that some diners have encountered.

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 2046 reviews
MichaelS
25.08.2023 - 15:40

We live in the town and frequent this restaurant quite often. I usually don't pay much attention to the food and mainly go out for the atmosphere, people-watchi...

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DesmondL
25.08.2023 - 15:40

This was my wife’s birthday dinner and we were very disappointed in the food. Veal meatloaf and OSA Bocuo were very dry and we left most of it on the plate. We’...

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Mowery
25.08.2023 - 15:40

Old City House is a hidden gem in St. Augustine that is a must-visit. The menu is exceptional, and the wine and cocktail selection adds to the dining experience...

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JCRdaycare
10.09.2024 - 06:25

Loved our dinner. Service by Kimberly was excellent. We had a reservation on we were seated immediately. We enjoyed the she crab bisque. I had the rack of lamb...

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Opentable
10.09.2024 - 06:25

The service and food were lovely the atmosphere was romantic and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will revisit

Google
4.5 ★ from 498 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 830 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1275 reviews
Menupix
4.5 ★ from 6 reviews

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