In 2026, the Michelin Guide expanded into Northeast Florida for the first time — and St. Augustine showed up on the map. No restaurant here has earned a Michelin star yet, but four St. Augustine restaurants received official recognition: two Bib Gourmand awards (Michelin’s distinction for exceptional food at a good value) and two Michelin Guide recommendations.

If you’re staying in a vacation rental in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, or Flagler Beach, here’s where to eat — the newly recognized spots, plus the local favorites that have earned their reputation over decades.

St. Augustine’s Michelin Guide Recognition

Bar Citra — Bib Gourmand

An intimate natural wine bar built around seasonal small plates. One of two St. Augustine restaurants to earn a 2026 Bib Gourmand. Visit Bar Citra →

Sunday Gathering Table — Bib Gourmand

A breakfast-and-lunch spot best known for its house-made sourdough. The other Bib Gourmand winner in this year’s guide. Visit Sunday Gathering Table →

Asado Life — Michelin Guide Recommended

Live-fire, Argentine-style cooking with a chef-driven tasting format. Visit Asado Life →

Lotus Noodle Bar — Michelin Guide Recommended

A ramen concept from Chef Barry Honan that blends Japanese technique with French influence. Visit Lotus Noodle Bar →

See the full Michelin Guide St. Augustine listing →

More Local Favorites Worth Booking

Collage Restaurant

An eclectic, small-footprint fine-dining room in the historic downtown, built around local seafood and steaks. Visit Collage →

The Ice Plant

Craft cocktails and a farm-to-table kitchen inside the historic St. Augustine Distillery building. Visit The Ice Plant →

Michael’s St. Augustine

A contemporary steak-and-seafood house at Vilano Beach with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Visit Michael’s →

Aunt Kate’s on the River

An old-Florida waterfront seafood shack on the Tolomato River that’s been serving guests for more than a century. Visit Aunt Kate’s →

Catch 27

Fresh, locally caught seafood in a historic downtown building — reliably good, no gimmicks. Visit Catch 27 →

Reservations Matter Here

St. Augustine’s dining scene punches well above the city’s size, and the best tables — especially the newly Michelin-recognized ones — book up fast, particularly on weekends and during Nights of Lights season. Book ahead where you can.

Where to Stay

All of these restaurants are a short drive from our St. Augustine vacation rentals. View available homes →