Rustica Earth Sea and Fire - St. Augustine (FL)

5 /5 Danna Kyritz: We visited this restaurant tonight for the first time and it absolutely exceeded every expectation. The service was amazing from start to finish: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. I ordered the mahi, and it was cooked perfectly—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. My husband had the braised short ribs, which were tender, rich, and absolutely delicious. We finished with dessert, which was incredible, and the pressed Kauai coffee was the perfect way to end the meal. Everything—from the food to the atmosphere to the service (Thank you Jim) —was exceptional. We will definitely be coming back!

5 /5 Dennis Zeveney: Staff was excellent. Chose to eat at the bar. Bartender was great. Drinks were solid throughout the night. Food was amazing. Lumpia, beet salad, romaine salad, grilled octopus and monkfish were all top shelf. Southern chocolate cake was delicious and I am not a cake guy. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.

5 /5 Elizabeth Gorski: My husband and I frequent Rustica I’d say twice a month. Every time we return, the staff is so friendly and appreciative and we now have favorites and enjoy the new menu options always in rotation. The tuna steak here is the best we’ve ever had! Food is always fresh, delicious and inventive. I really should have been reviewing this restaurant from Day 1 when we started eating here. The bartender is next-level with specialty drinks and recommendations for wines. It’s very impressive. We decided to make reservations here for Thanksgiving and per usual it was spectacular. Thank you to the chef and staff who go beyond to make our food and experience so memorable each time. Pictured here are the crab beignets - soo good! And Thanksgiving meal special.

5 /5 Jillian C: My family and I have dined at Rustica several times now and we’re always so pleased. The food is always delicious, the service impeccable, and the overall ambience perfect. Every time we have family visit us, we always bring them to Rustica and the consensus is the same—the food is superb. We also recently met the chef, John, and he was as delightful as his food. We feel very blessed to live within walking distance to this top notch restaurant!

5 /5 Benjamin Carlson: Excellent food! Went for my wife’s bday out of recommendation, and we were so pleased! We started with the nann and ribs, the nann was so fluffy and delicious, with 3 different sauces. The ribs were the best I’ve ever had- the flavor and the meat falling off the bone. I got the scallop risotto which was excellent, and full of flavor- and my wife got the strip, which was cooked to perfection, and had a delicious potato gratin and sauce with it. Finished with the cheesecake and Nutella crème brule- everything was fantastic and reasonably priced!