The Conch House Restaurant

Very cool restaurant on the water. There was an hour wait for the huts. We had a big group and we were starving so we were fine with a table that was ready for us in a few minutes. The service was a little bit slow, but we enjoyed the food. We tried fried alligator tail, fried shrimp, the dip was delicious, the shrimp and grits were good, the catch of the day was too salty, the tacos were good. The drinks weren't strong. Great atmosphere. It was fun to see juvenile alligators in their enclosure. They became more active once it got dark. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

Enjoyed our experience at the conch house! Great Florida outdoor restaurant vibes. Surprisingly breezy on the water.

Calamari and shrimp platter were excellent.

They even have baby gators in the back.

Went for lunch on a Tuesday in the middle of May and still had to wait over an hour to be seated. It was almost 1 o’clock so I thought the lunch rush would be over, huge amount of empty tables but they explained they could not use them all so that the kitchen and the wait staff would not be overwhelmed and quit! That being said once we were seated everything came out rather smoothly. The shrimp and grits was delicious with the depth of flavor and a smokiness that was perfect! Another person in our party got the fried shrimp with fries and coleslaw. It must’ve been good because nothing was offered to any of us! The staff is definitely a bit overworked but everyone was very polite and welcoming. Worth a drive if you can find it. Solid 4.5 stars! The shrimp and grits was $23, the large portion of the fried shrimp was $18. We left very full with no room for dessert!

What a great restaurant. The individual tables up in the air like a crows nest are wonderfully romantic. The service was great. The food arrived quickly. It was great food for lunch. We love the seafood! The view was spectacular. The breeze delightful!

Probably the best location on the water in St Augustine. Food was as usual great. We went there at 3 pm and the wait was 1hr. At 4 when we were seated there was no line and we could still order from the lunch menu. My wife had Shrimp & Grits and I had the Shrimp Anastasia both meals were excellent.