Best Seafood in St. Augustine, FL
Best Seafood — Roar if it slaps. Meow if the hype is criminal.
St. Augustine is a coastal town — the bar for the best seafood is high and the locals are picky. This Food Fight leaderboard tracks who's actually serving it fresh, ranked by verified Roar and Meow votes from people who eat here.
If it tastes like the ocean in a good way, roar.
You must be physically located in St. Johns County, FL to vote.
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Roar = worth it. Meow = overhyped.
🏆 Current Champions · Best Seafood
Top 3 of seafood spots
Grouper Shack
Seafood
🦁 “A hidden gem for those who want their fresh seafood served with a side of waterfront peace and quiet.”
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📍 Voting is open to St. Johns County, FL only
- 🥇 1st · Gold
Grouper Shack
Seafood
🦁 6 Roars · 🐱 0 Meows · Score 6🦁 "A hidden gem for those who want their fresh seafood served with a side of waterfront peace and quiet."
Grouper Shack is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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- 🥈 2nd · Silver
O'Steen's
Anastasia · Seafood
🦁 5 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 4O'Steen's is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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- 🥉 3rd · Bronze
Schooner's Seafood
North
🦁 4 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 3Schooner's Seafood is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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- 🦁 4 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 3
Tides Oyster Co & Grill is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Aunt Kate's
North Beach · Minorcan-influenced seafood
🦁 3 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 2Aunt Kate's is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Catch 27
Downtown · Seafood
🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 0 Meows · Score 1Catch 27 is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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- 🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 0 Meows · Score 1
St. Augustine Seafood Company is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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The Commanders Shellfish Camp
Crescent Beach
🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 0 Meows · Score 1The Commanders Shellfish Camp is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Hot Box
Uptown
🦁 0 Roars · 🐱 0 Meows · Score 0🦁 "Local foodies say don't let the food truck vibe fool you; it is home to the city's top-tier poke."
Hot Box is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow.
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- 🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 0
O.C. White's Seafood & Spirits is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Conch House
Anastasia · Seafood
🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 0Conch House is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Saltwater Cowboys
Anastasia · Seafood
🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score 0🦁 "Early reports suggest a specific seafood appetizer is stealing the spotlight at this marshside favorite."
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Sunset Grille
Anastasia
🦁 4 Roars · 🐱 4 Meows · Score 0🦁 "Locals are keeping it simple at Sunset Grille, where the burger makes you feel right at home."
Sunset Grille is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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- 🦁 0 Roars · 🐱 1 Meows · Score -1
Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
New Orleans-style
🦁 1 Roars · 🐱 2 Meows · Score -1Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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Salt Life Food Shack
Seafood
🦁 0 Roars · 🐱 2 Meows · Score -2Salt Life Food Shack is listed in the Best Seafood Food Fight for St. Augustine locals to vote Roar or Meow. Website / Menu.
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How rankings work
Official rankings are based on verified Roar and Meow votes. Users can vote once per restaurant per category, and restaurants cannot pay to rank higher.
Frequently Asked
How are the best seafood spots in St. Augustine ranked?
Rankings on the seafood leaderboard are based on verified Food Fight votes from locals. Users can Roar if a spot deserves the hype, or Meow if they think it's overhyped.
Can restaurants pay to rank higher?
No. Official Food Fight rankings are based on verified votes only. There's no pay-to-play.
Can I add a missing restaurant?
Yes. Use the "Request a Spot" button on any category page. The Local Lion will review the submission before it joins the Food Fight.
How often do rankings update?
Rankings update as verified votes come in. The leaderboard moves in real time.