Best & Cool Bars in Sawgrass Country Club

"A top-notch happy hour followed up by a meal filled with bistro classic with a unique twist is what to expect at Restaurant Orsay. The restaurant is heavily influenced by French cuisine but leans into its Southern locale to create dishes like pan roasted fish with grits and mussels frites. As this is one of the most buzzed about restaurants in town, make sure to book a table far in advance."

"Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro incarnated in the American South and their menus feature a mix of traditional Parisian bistro classics, alongside dishes that feature French technique with southern influences. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know there’s something different about this place. With every visit, you can anticipate a warm, genuine dining experience without pretense."

"Locals know that Restaurant Orsay is the spot to go to impress someone. The menu is quite large with dishes running the gamut from a traditional cassoulet to a lobster pot pie topped with biscuits. But the star of the menu is the beef wellington, which is shown off at the table before cutting into portions in the kitchen."

"There are a lot of St. Augustine restaurants serving seafood, but none are as famous as Harry’s. This spot is equally known for its airy courtyard with frequent live music, and its signature Bourbon Street dishes. You can definitely expect to find flavorful eats here, including Andouille Crusted Grouper and Crawfish Etouffee."

"My whole family loved this food and there are good options for non-seafood eaters!. The Oreo Beignets are amazing :)”more"

"We loved visiting the original Columbia Restaurant location in Ybor City when we went to Tampa so much we knew this sister property in St. Augustine was a must on our itinerary. Located on St. George Street right in the heart of the historic district and serving up the same delicious Spanish-Cuban cuisine, the Columbia here doesn’t disappoint. I recommend making reservations ahead of time or hitting the eatery for an early lunch as the place gets packed, especially at dinner."

"The restaurant was first opened in Tampa by Casimiro Hernandez Senior and has since only grown in popularity. The atmosphere consists of Spanish design with a hacienda-style indoor patio dining room. From the tapas menu, try the gazpacho Andalucia, pincho mixta and the tortilla Espanola."

"Paella, sandwiches & sangria at this branch of a small Spanish-Cuban chain dating back to 1905. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 904-824-3341"

"While most folks sign up for the Saint Augustine Distillery tour, head to the Ice Plant Bar for a snack and drinks instead. Although the distillery and the bar are located inside the same building — a historic factory that used to manufacture commercial ice for fishermen and shrimp boats — the Ice Plant Bar has quite a different flavor!. In line with the building’s history, Ice Plant Bar’s handcrafted cocktails come with house-made ice cubes — three different types, to be exact!"

"Back on the Sebastian River side of St. Augustine, the building that houses Ice Plant Bar was constructed in 1927 to serve as an actual ice plant; you can still see the original equipment used to move large pieces of ice over the main bar. Today, the lively restaurant serves up Southern farm-to-table specialties like pimento cheese, pan seared local fish, shrimp ceviche, and skillet fried chicken with hoecakes and collard greens."

"Located in the Avondale neighborhood, this restaurant serves up creative dishes like lamb ravioli and blue cheese crusted beef medallions. But the real reason people in Jacksonville venture to Biscottis is for dessert, which take center stage as guests are greeted at the entrance with a massive dessert case filled with cakes, pies, tarts, and more. For those too full after dinner to eat dessert they can opt to take one home with for a midnight snack."

"Biscotti's was noted by the New York Times Travel section as one of the four best places to eat in Jacksonville. Nightly dinner specials like smoked paprika-dusted flounder and farfalle pasta tossed in a curry-plum tomato sauce complement an array of appetizers, sandwiches and pizzas. The restaurant also offers Sunday brunch."

"A staple of the Avondale/Riverside dining district, is a small bistro style restaurant and bar specializing in eclectic American cuisine infused with Southern charm, craft cocktails and some of the best desserts Jacksonville has to offer."

"Ocean Avenue Sports Bar is a classic sports bar, great for watching the game on the large TV’s and having a few beers. However, this venue also offers Karaoke, live bands and fun themed nights"

"Find breweries, wine bars, sports bars, martini bars, places to drink, cigar lounges, and pubs in St. Augustine. Local live music is featured at most St. Augustine bars throughout the week, and feature a range of styles from rock and bluegrass, to reggae and classical. Following is a complete list of bars in the area -- on the water or bayfront, in the historic district, and in areas north and south of downtown."

"I’ll end this list with one more seafood restaurant, Aviles, for a meal at the bayfront Hilton. This stunning dining room offers breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees for a local, Floridian experience. There are plenty of locally caught options from Whole Roasted Snapper to Stone Crab Claws."

"The coffee shop was closed due to COVID-19, but has reopened under new ownership making sure that it is a safe environment for customers to enjoy. There are baked goods, breakfast and lunch options available. Sometimes you may even see some live music in their outdoor patio!"

"Southeast USA based fast casual franchise that uses Daiya and offers the usual veggies, like onions, peppers, mushrooms, artichoke. No vegan mock meats. Build-Your-Own is your best bet."

"Hosting the world’s largest assortment of genuine artifacts and interactive exhibits related to all things pirate, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum will appeal to the swashbuckler in anyone. Inside, you can find rare treasures from a real shipwreck, one of the only two remaining Jolly Roger flags in existence, the Book of Pirates, the world’s only pirate chest, and a below-deck experience of Blackbeard’s last battle designed by Disney’s Imagineers. Unlock your inner Captain Jack!"

"If grizzly history is your thing though, then St Augustine has plenty to offer you. Another intriguing historical site to visit is the Old Jail, where you can delve into the fascinating past of St Augustine’s criminals. The jail dates to 1891, and you can join guided tours through the cells that are actually led by actors dressed as inmates, in full historical outfits."

"Observatory, Educational Site, Historical Site, Architecture. Life in prison was made more unpleasant by such hard labour tasks as turning the crank machine, shot drill or climbing the tread wheel. It was thought that these useless and often exhausting activities would act as a preventive and discourage prisoners from committing further crimes on their release."

"The Old Jail of St. Augustine was financed by Henry Flagler in 1891 so that he could control its look and location. The Queen Anne stucco style brick building is on the National Register of Historic places. You would never guess from its pleasing exterior that Flagler commissioned the same company that would eventually build Alcatraz for the project."