By Kimberly Toms
Summer 2008
Raintree Seafood & Steakhouse (above) and Raintree’s
patio (below).
Raintree Seafood & Steakhouse
Raintree is not only our favorite restaurant in St. Augustine, but is one dreamt of fondly, due primarily to their succulent seafood and wonderfully decadent Bananas Foster Crepe dessert. Of course, dinner comes before dessert and you will not be disappointed there. Dress is dinner casual, which suits the overall vibe of St. Augustine very well. Shuttle service is available to and from most area hotels, but the distance is walkable from most locations in town. 102 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904.824.7211; www.raintreerestaurant.com.
Raintree Restaurant cuisine (above photos).
Opus 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery
Opus 39 is a second “requirement” when in St. Augustine. Their menus are planned daily with such attention to detail, and the wine selection is absolutely superb! This five- to six-course dinner extravaganza is enjoyable in and of itself, but the quarterly art showing throughout the dining space is food for the creative part of your soul. 39 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904.824.0402.
Casa Monica’s 95 Cordova Restaurant and cuisine (above and below photos).
95 Cordova at the Casa Monica Hotel
95 Cordova features New World Eclectic Cuisine, fusing American, Middle Eastern and Asian flavors. Top shelf martinis and other beverages compliment the extensive, seasonal menu that is enjoyed in richly extravagant surroundings, including deep colors and 24 karat gold accents. 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904.827.1888; www.casamonica.com.
