Boat Drinks

Got the chance to stop in for lunch after wanting to go after they moved to their new location. It is awesome! Great vibe inside, they say it on the sign, but it’s a bar, not a restaurant! Definitely more adult friendly overall. However, food was great, and so was their selection of drinks. We ordered the Datil shrimp sliders and chicken skewers, both were fantastic! Service was great, everyone was super polite and informative. Highly recommend, will be back again soon!

What can I say except boat drinks is fabulous. It’s always consistent- fun atmosphere, friendly service, delicious fresh food and yummy drinks. My son loves the cheeseburger, and you can’t go wrong with the fish dip, chips and dip (it’s a fun lighter play on the original), peppered shrimp and bread, peel and eat shrimp, and datil pepper sliders. Seriously get it all! They don’t take reservations but we’ve never waited. So fun and yummy! We visit every time. It’s truly the best. A must go!

The food here is definitely a step up from your average bar, despite what the sign says (this is a bar, not a restaurant), it is very much a bar with restaurant quality food. While a puppy event outside might suggest a family-friendly atmosphere, it's not truly designed for families. Be warned about the overpriced cocktails, which are mostly ice; your money is much better spent on a bottled beer (there is no draft beer) so you actually know how much alcohol you're getting. Interestingly, they do offer wine on draft.

Best Smash Burger in town! Absolutely love the oysters. Hate the price, but they're still awesome! Great Margaritas and I love their ice!

On the plus side...good cocktails at a fair price ($14-ish). No beers on tap - a no go for my hubby. Extremely loud inside, sounded like being under a massive waterfall. Outside seating is better, but be prepared for the heat and humidity (nice sunset though)...the food menu is very limited. Not a great place for kids, no kids menu and a very adult oriented atmosphere (although people bring them here anyway). This is a good place to start or end your evening if it is on your way into or out of town, but not a destination restaurant nor is it within easy walking distance of the venues in old town St. Aug. I really liked their old location better on St. George St where you could sit upstairs and watch the crowds go by. Parking can be difficult on a busy weekend night.

Great place for drinks and apps. Highly recommend the plantain chips 'n dips. It was so good with our Margaritas. Friendly staff would love to go back someday.

As a local, this is one of the best spots to chill, grab some excellent drinks, enjoy some extremely fresh oysters, and relax. Limited menu as it's a bar, but the bartenders are incredibly personable, and the ambiance is on point. We love taking our out of town guests here for a great experience- every time.

First this place does not feel like a tourist trap bar. It’s amazing and has an awesome vibe. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. We had several drinks, the fish dip and Brussels sprouts. Hands down the best BS I’ve had. Very flavorful and not greasy. A must stop.

Wonderful new place ... I live in St A and we've been watching construction for a year now. It's finally open and it's just what we needed, esp at he Morty's end of town (so it's easy to get to). Great, beautiful drinks, a beautiful environment and excellent service. Food was great. We had shrimp sliders, burger, and peppered shrimp , all just a tad bit different (but not weird l) and all excellent. Super highly recommended!.

Mixed feelings about boat drinks honestly. Pros: staff is amazing, courteous and generally really cool. Like the people and the energy really have an influence on what makes their business successful imo. Drinks are unique and made well and made consistently which is huge to me if I'm spending $15 on a cocktail, I like to know I can come back to it and it's reliable. BUT Cons: quality of food is questionable, my friend and I ordered peel and eat shrimp and she broke out in hives (she doesn't have a shell fish allergy but can be sensitive to some frozen shrimp, we asked where they got it and they told us "freshly caught"???), I've also gotten jerk chicken that's been less cooked than I normally expect kebabs to be. Another con is it is expensive, I understand it's the name of the game in a tourist town but idk I can't justify paying that much money for drinks when there are indeed other options in the city. They don't have a lot of drinks with gin either, mostly rum and tequila I get that it's a curated menu, so not that made about availability and even their weird hours don't make me that annoyed, but the hives will do it. It's beautifully decorated and very clean. Maybe I'm going too hard on them?? Or maybe I'm writing this yelp review with detail to avoid my laundry.

This place was great and very inviting because of the staff. Although we did not order food it still looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. The ambiance was stylish and an open space with a cute patio. The bar staff was so amazing to us and very fun. Highly recommend

Food, drinks and service were great. I had the pain killa which was great. We snacked on the chips and dips, we were so yummy. Highly recommend!

Dropped in after being highly recommended by a bartender at one of favorite St.Augustine hangouts. We were not disappointed. Upon entry, we were greeted with a very lively atmosphere. Due to the construction style of the building, it was quite loud on the inside, but not in a negative sense. Drinks were very good, but what started off as a plan for dinner wound up being drinks and their outrageously good spin on chips and dips. Absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and we're looking forward to going back.

Oh my goodness! Had so much fun watching people walk by from the upstairs balcony and the S S Presso made with rum was AMAZING!!!! The servers in the upstairs bar were very fast on a Saturday afternoon. Decore is great! The upstairs photos are even at an angle like your on a boat! Highly recommend!

OK, this was an amazing stop. We happen upon this little gem while looking for a place to grab a drink. The weather wasn't great so we were looking for a place with good ambience inside and we found that and so much more. The service was the best I've ever had at a place that primarily does. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and really went above and beyond to help us find what we were looking for. The way it's decorated is right on point. I definitely felt like we were in a cute town, but not overdone. The drinks, oh my gosh, they were excellent, each one of them. We had originally stopped for one, but stayed for three. This is a must visit for anyone in the area whether you're looking for a snack or a drink !

We arrived on a Sunday near closing time. Thankfully, right before their kitchen closed! There were two people in our party and one got the double burger with the black eye peas and the other got the Cobb salad with jerk chicken. The food is really good. Cheeseburger was cooked well and the black eye peas had good flavor. Salad was great! Loved the spice on the jerk chicken! Would certInly order it again! They have a huge selection of rum and the gentlemen behind the bar were very knowledgable about the different ones and shared his favorites while we were there. A classic rum and coke was perfect!

I was searching thru Yelp for something different to eat (different for me) something not too large not too heavy (it's 90 degrees here and lots of walking) just a nice note and a frosty beverage. Boat Drinks delivered on both of my requirements. I have only had oysters twice in my life and the menu here boasts them charbroiled, which was new to me. They were delivered to me at the bar swimming in a delicious spicy broth reminiscent of a beefy pho and some toasty pita style triangles for dipping. Absolutely stunning dish. Frosty Bevvie was the Miami Vice it was cold it was sweet it wasn't overly strong. Guys behind the bar were cool, I could tell they would engage if you wanted to but not pushy at all. The couple next me seemed to be in love with one of them they found him HILARIOUS. 10/10 recommend.

10 out of 10. I'm reviewing the new location. I was a huge fan of the previous location which was totally rad but the move to San Marco Ave gives it a whole new vibe and I'm in love. First I'm going to note that it's a bar not a restaurant but the food is exceptional on every level. The hospitality is so warm and welcoming and you can tell the locals love this place. If your are coming with little ones, show up early. They will absolutely love the food, but I'm a huge fan of adult time after 7pm. Dog friendly? Hell yes. I promise you that there is no better selection of spirits and wine in St. Aug and for sure nobody makes better cocktails. Approachable and adventurous. You could be the hippest hipster from NYC or my gramma visiting from Alabama, you'll love it. this is the move... peel and eat and char broil oysters to start. Wash it down with a frozen marg. They use the good tequila. Get fish bites and a Mexican Martini at some point. I wish I was still there.

Always a stop on our trip! Here is the thing, they are busy and you might have to wait for a seat! Make sure you plan enough time in trip to visit and wait to be seated. They fill up quickly. I saw so many people coming in and expecting the bar or seating to be opened and getting upset they had to wait. Boat drinks wasn't turning them away, there just wasn't anything opened. The 1st and 2nd floor are packed full..

I got to Boat Drinks a little late on Sunday afternoon but still managed to get a great cocktail before they closed. The bartender was knowledgeable and helpful, providing good suggestions and advice for other spots to visit. The outdoor seating was a fun mix of people and everyone seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere and music.

Two story building. We sat upstairs Bright fun decorations. Amazing staff. A much needed oasis away from the loud busy crowd outside. It was like a different world. Everything we had was delicious. Very unique flavors. We had Oysters, peppered shrimp, jerk chicken skewers, double cheese burger, blackened fish sandwich, shrimp sliders and Plaintain chips. They also had a fun holiday cocktail menu. What a great find!

This place was cute! Good ambiance. Oysters were delicious - but expensive. $3.50/each for oysters is insane for a casual place like this. I also thought it was strange that out martinis came in high ball glasses with ice.

Wow ! What a cool new place to hang out ! We had drinks and the chips and dip app. This was the best chip and dip platter I have ever seen . 4 dips , plantain chips and tons of fresh veggies! Drinks were amazing too!

My favorite bar in STA. The drinks are the best in NE FL. One of my favorite times to go is during the holidays when they have Xmas themed tropical drinks like the Noggystyle. They also have a top shelf rum program. I got to try an oz of the Appleton 2002. OMG! The blackened fish sandwich is excellent. You can also get some oysters. Sit out on the deck overlooking St. George and watch the crowds.

It was packed when we got here so we got our drinks and had them upstairs, outside which overlooks the other St. Augustine ships and restaurants. The drink I got was the key lime pie Daiquiri, which was smaller than other daiquiris ove had and didn't have as much presentation at their other drinks. I think it sounded better than it actually tasted. I wouldn't get this flavor again and I love key lime pie ot was just - meh.

The bartenders at St. Augustine Distillery recommended this hangout on Saint George St., and as locals, they know where to go after work to get strong drinks and fun company. They also recommended we try the Key Lime Pie Daiquiri and after having one, I second their suggestion! The place is not very large itself, but it does have an upstairs, which was hosting a private party when we were there. We sat at the bar and each of the bartenders were friendly, talkative and made exceptional drinks that both tasted great and looked fantastic! The Key Lime Pie Daiquiri was a mixture of white rums, lime, coconut and vanilla spice, with graham cracker dust on top. We also tried the Mojito Bandito (unaged rum, mint, lime, cane sugar, soda and bitters) and the Port Star (Polish vodka, lime, passion fruit, vanilla, white port and bubbles). The drinks were created with great care and were photo perfection. We also decided to try the Charbroiled Oysters and they were better than the ones in New Orleans! It consisted of 1/2 dozen oysters set in garlic butter, with michelada sauce and pecorino cheese, served with pressed Cuban bread. The sauce cleans out your nostrils in a good way without being too overpowering. One of the bartenders even offered us extra Cuban bread to soak up the sauce. The oysters were a tasty delight. Several locals also "bellied up to the bar" throughout the night and had a drink before moving on. It's always great to go where the locals go in a tourist area as the place is most likely NOT a tourist trap. Boat Drinks is highly recommended for a fun night or the start of a fun night! We were one of the last customers to leave.

Cocktail menu is great, Lots of fun options. Colorful bar, friendly waitstaff, and nice patio to sit outside.

This spot is so fun! They have drink menus for every holiday season. The staff is so kind and fun. We sat at the bar and got the fish bites, AMAZING! the drink I picked was a slant on a espresso martini with pumpkin spice! 10/10 Def worth a stop and or to pregame before dinner which is what we did!

My fiancé and I were taking a self guided drinking tour around st Augustine and stopped by here after reading some good reviews. The place was small but there is an area upstairs which I believe you can rent out. We were able to get a spot at the bar. They had some holiday themed drinks that all looked good and it was a bit hard to decide which to choose. We asked the bartender what he thought and took him up in his recommendations. The shots and drinks were good and not overpriced! I would definitely stop in again.

I love oysters and this is now my go to spot. The sauce on the charbroiled was so different and unique and just tasty. The raw oysters were my favorite in a very long time. All the drinks were tasty, the inside and outside is so cute and we were helped very quickly. I cannot wait to come back.

What a fun bar! We came here specifically for the coconut margarita. Wow, tequila, coconut, lime, pineapple, and seawater(?), what's not to love! The staff is fun and friendly, and the food is terrific. Our party loved the oysters, and the chips and dips were made using plantains, pimento cheese and caribbean caviar. We will definitely be back to work our way through this menu!

Heyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyysssss! This place is a MUST if you love oysters and good eats. Fresh, delicious and so good! The service was top notch, lots of folks in and out, the place is popular for sure. We had the best time with our server and everything we ordered was great! They do not disappoint when it comes to the oyster quality they serve. The decor was fun, seating upstairs and downstairs. Great atmosphere, really appreciated the quality in all aspects. Let's eat!!

A tourist spot? Maybe. But that doesn't mean it can't be a great experience. Take your time. Peruse the drink menu. I love the Mexican Martini. Next course of action, look to the Oyster Board. They're a little pricey, but damn, they never disappoint. It's the kind of place where you can have a moment with someone while people are all around. Head upstairs and sit on the balcony. The people watching is fun too. I've had apps that were great. The rest of the menu looks very good. I don't think anything is a risk. Service has always been awesome. If Matt's working, he'll take good care of you. Cheers to a little day drinking.

"SMASH BURGER" this is all I can say starting off!! Best burger I've ever tasted better yet.. Best dang burger I've ever had that I didn't feel stuffed or it was too much. The place was clean and the staff were super engaging and helpful. This was so fantastic I'm heading back today (Friday) I must see how well the consistency is at this restaurant because like I said I've never had a burger so well cooked like this. WOW!

First this place does not feel like a tourist trap bar. It's amazing and has an awesome vibe. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. We had several drinks, the fish dip and Brussels sprouts. Hands down the best BS I've had. Very flavorful and not greasy. A must stop.

New location is great! I had grouper bites and the Caribbean caviar and they were both really good. The drinks were on point as always. Will miss the old location but am not mad about the new one.

This place is on St. George street so it gets busy. Nice and clean on the inside and great views if you can get on one of the decks. No draft beer so that was a negative for me. The menu had lots of interesting drinks. The food menu was limited but the fish dip and oysters were delicious. Watch the pepper symbols on the menu that designate spicy. Many similar choices in St. Aug, but definitely worth a try.

We were told by another local that this was THE place for THE best cocktails and burger. So we tried to check it out for lunch, but it was jam packed. Came back for a cocktail later on and couldn't believe how delicious the margaritas were. We had the Mega-Rita and the Coconut Margarita ...both were the best we have ever had. Came back later on for dinner and shared the famous burger. I thought: "ok it will be a good burger...what's the big deal?" Omg. Hands down, the best burger we have ever had. The decor inside is adorable. Servers were great. Only downside is it's pretty small and pretty popular so hard to get a table.

This is a two story bar located right off the main strip of DT historic St. Augustine. Fantastic tropical drink selection and excellent service. Our server was very attentive and never left us with an empty glass. I will say a lot of the drinks were very strong, but overall we enjoyed ourselves. The décor and interior is stellar with a very tasteful nautical theme with a fun and funky color palette. They also had the most beautiful and artsy menu I have ever seen. Hats off to the artist who designed the menu. Bathrooms were immaculate and we even ordered a couple oysters. My friend said they were excellent (I don't enjoy the sea boogers).

$6 for a Coca Cola and $17 for a basic smash burger burger? No way! Never coming again. Absolutely ridiculous prices.

Nice spot along St George St in St. Augustine. My wife & I went upstairs to the bar area and had some beer & the Tile fish (Blackened Fish Sandwich) with Plantains & Pasta Salad. The cut of fish was nice and thick and cooked to perfection. The ambience was festive for the Christmas holiday and the service was very good. From the outside looks to be just a bar but was pleasantly surprised with the food. I would recommend checking it out!

Tourist trap. Small overpriced menu. Food is nothing special. The acoustics inside make it so loud it sounds like someone banging a garbage can over your head. Won't return or recommend. Disappointed

Amazing drinks and the burger is one of the best I have ever had. Only bummed they don't have French fries

Everything from the drinks we had to the food we ate were so good. I didn't even have time to take pictures of them. There's so much seating and you never feel crowded. You always have a good view if you're outside and... inside is so fun. Bring your old bikini! I would come here on a rainy day, it doesn't have to be a perfect St. Augustine day to have Boat Drinks. Added bonus, we had the owner as our server. Made everything extra special. She introduced my husband to a new wine that he's infatuated with and not to give away the best thing on the menu, but you have to have the double smash burger.

We came in here for one specific item. The Pina Colada. I had been told be several people that Boat Drinks made the best Pina Colada, and they weren't lying. It was so creamy and delicious. They make their own base which has rum in it, and top it with a floater. I had several just to check if they were as amazing as I thought they were! Friendly, fast service and a cool vibe. They have food, but we passed. Check it out!

BEST BAR FOOD EVER. You'll forget you're at a bar and not a restaurant. Try the smash burgers. Good drinks. Attentive staff.

Can't recommend this place enough!! We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and was surprised to see available seats. The food was delicious (burger dipped in peppered shrimp sauce is ). Food came out promptly and the employees were always available. This will be our regular St. Augustine stop!!

Excellent location! Right on St. George and you can sit outside and people watch. Service was fast and I had the mojito. Delicious! The lady had the Port Star, there was an off taste to it. I think there was too much of some tangy ingredient or something forgotten. Couldn't drink half of it! Cool vibe in the inside and it's very unique. I would try a different bar next time, but it was a cool stop.

The Charbroiled Oysters from Boat Drinks were hands down the best food I put in my face during my trip to St. Augustine. I always looked for cooked, roasted or charbroiled oysters wherever I go because when they are done right they can be really amazing like what I found here. The oysters were the plumpest, meatiest, juiciest ones I had in a while. The oysters come with bread triangles to mop up their tangy, delicious sauce they are cooked in. I asked about the sauce and the bartender said it was a Michelada with a dash of Worchester sauce - they whip up a mighty concoction! The oysters were certainly the lead , but this is probably the place you want to come if you are a serious drinker - their selection is amazing with some potent well made cocktails. I am not a major drinker, but their rum forward pina colada was a happy hour hit for me. I asked for a sour beer the bartender brought 3 recommendations so I went with the Pineapple Whip which was a great find. During my week long trip I came back again just for those oysters. They didn't have a large menu, but I will come back to try what I suspect are other well made items. The bar had a cool vibe - I hesitate to use the word "hipster" because of the negative connotation in some circles, but the good looking staff were down to earth and welcoming making this place you want to be in St. Augustine.

We absolutely love this place. We just moved from Texas and this is the only place we really feel that has some southern hospitality to it. We are always well taken care of and the drinks are always to die for! Definitely make sure you stop in for a piña colada. You cannot go wrong here.

Awful people work here. Rude and nasty. We came her last year around the same time and had a blast. This time was completely different. Rude to us immediately upon arrival, like we did something wrong when we walked in at 9:07 at night? And then the rules about where to sit, I got shoved out of the way by a worker who had to bus a table while I'm standing at the crowded bar. Just awful vibes and totally disorganized. Just close if you don't want to serve people. If you're open then welcome customers. We're the reasons your business exist.

What a great time! Located right on St. George's St in the main historic district of St. Augustine. Service was great & drink selection was impressive! My friends & I came in with the idea of getting one round of drinks, but ended up ordering a few more afterwards. I was very happy with my strawberry daquiri & mojito, but some of my friends complained that their drink selection came out too strong. I'd also like to mention that the theme of this restaurant is SO fun since it adds a maritime-yet-vibrant look to the whole space. I had a lot of fun looking around at the decoration & even enjoying the branding on the menu!

This establishment ( Boat Drinks located at 56 St George Street, Saint Augustine, Fl 32084 ), denied me service due to the presence of my service animal which I rely on for my disability. When I questioned the decision, the manager, Joel Collinger, falsely accused me of yelling and stated that he was personally refusing me service. Another manager, "Max," claimed they were aware of the legal requirements regarding service animals. ( Please see the American's with Disabilities website below for any clarification. They are in violation of the law.) I remained calm while waiting for them to provide me with the names of the managers who refused service and left without causing a scene. I believe it is important for the community to be aware that this establishment's actions are in violation of the law. Refusing service to a person with 100% disability who is a 9/11 responder due to their use of a service dog is horrible and set's a terrible precedence. It is extremely important that we ensure proper service to all American's. We can't stand idle as rights are violated. I have three witnesses to the incident and would welcome the establishment to provide their video's. Please refer to the ADA for any questions...https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/

Went back to our favorite bar and restaurant downtown for a drink and appetizers before a carriage ride. Had a white sangria, a red sangria, a fruitcake old fashioned and a rum old fashion. All were good. Ordered the snow crab Rangoon and 2 orders of the grilled oysters. Loved the food. Service as usual was outstanding!

We stopped in for lunch and Jasmine was great!! Everything we had was good. My friend didn't like the Caribbean caviar but that's a preference. The frozen margarita was good as well. Sitting outside was fun as we got to people watch and enjoy a good meal. We specifically stopped because we wanted oysters, the oysters were good, both the steamed and raw!

I took a large group to Boat Drinks for tapas and drinks a couple nights before my daughter's wedding. We had oysters, smoked fish dip, and the Crispy Fish Bites. Everything was wonderful but the group kept ordering fish bites. I wish I knew how to make the Ganja sauce. My drink of the night was Redneck Riviera which was also off the chain.

The best!!! The drinks, food, and service were all top-notch. I love the decor. Very cute bar and comfortable seats. Everything was phenomenal. I can't wait to go back.