O'Steen's Restaurant

Great shrimp. Fabulous mustard Potato Salad just like my mom used to make. RUDE staff. They think they're "all that" and it shows in the lack of kindness to their customers. They need some "new blood" in there, that hasn't been doing their job so long that they're rude about it.

I read about this place on Google. I loved this place. A really good seafood eatery. The deep fried oysters were done to perfection. No heavy breading, they were lightly fried to a golden brown. Really good side dishes..good selection btw. The place is kinda small so we waited for about half an hour on a Friday night. My family ordered the deep fried shrimp. Shrimp came out done to perfection also. Large portions of large shrimp. They also offer a kinda "drive/walk up" window too. I would recommend calling a head for seating. I highly recommend this great seafood dinning experience to anyone that loves seafood. I'm for sure going back ASAP. 💖💖

It is very small. Small variety but the things they do have are tasty. I recommend the shrimp.

Wonderful food! The seafood is fresh and tasty. I loved the shrimp. The environment is enjoyable and the staff are friendly.

Family atmosphere. Happy crew. Great fried shrimp! Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend to shrimp lovers.

O’Steens is the place to go for fresh seafood, especially their fried shrimp! If you like some flavor and spice, they have an excellent homemade hot sauce. Just as good as the food is the service, which was quick and thorough. The minute we walked up, we were expecting to sit outside (Florida has just been opening back up after being locked down), though we were happily invited inside and we were brought a booster seat for our child. My family made the stop in St. Augustine to break up a long roadtrip and we are glad to have found this establishment. We hope to be back soon! Thank you O’Steen’s for friendly service and great food!

Great value. Shrimp and corn fritters, freshly made. Shrimp was deveined before frying which was great. Oily fritters, but very fresh and tasty. Coleslaw was fresh fries were good. Rightly priced. Recommend.

The best shrimp ever! Their special sauce is excellent. Katie was our waitress and she was the best! Our cup was never empty and our food came out fast and hot! We stopped here for lunch as we was passing through. Would eat here again!

Best restaurant in town! Simple menu, but if you're not getting the shrimp, you're doing something wrong! Unbelievably nice staff as well. Couldn't recommend this more

Hands down the best fried shrimp on the planet. Get it to go and avoid a three hour wait baking in the sun.

Huge portions, family friendly! Great escape from the tourists traps. Cash only.

Best seafood in the area hands down. Some of the best I have had in my life.

My girlfriend and I went here on a recommendation from a local - this place has THE BEST deep fried shrimp we have ever had! Not to mention; extremely friendly staff & service, cozy atmosphere and proximity to several public beach access points.This place is a must-go if you are visiting St. Augustine!

O'Steen's is an awesome local seafood restaurant in St. Augustine, which never and I mean never disappoints! Our server THIS time was Jen. She was one of the BEST servers I have ever had-truly! Also, I love the fried butterfly shrimp dipped in the pink sauce, mixed with just a bit of hot sauce, but not too hot though. They also serve the BEST fried okra and fluffy hush puppies. The wait was not bad either, 5-5:30PM on a Thursday. Although, if you go on the weekend, expect a little bit of a wait because THEY ARE THAT GOOD!

Very good fried shrimp and country sides. The service was fast, and our server was very helpful with her suggestions since it was our first time there. It's a bit of a wait, but we enjoyed hanging out at the antique store next door which has an intercom inside where they can page you when you're table is ready. Make sure to park in the correct spaces or risk being towed.

The BEST food in the WORLD! That is not an exaggeration. My family has been eating there for over 40 years and they always EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS!

Diner frequented by locals as well as tourists, very loyal patronage. We were visiting St Augustine, and followed a recommendation from a local resident. We were repeatedly told it was "worth the wait."... Friday night (Dec 27) we waited 2.5 hours to be seated at the counter, which was surprisingly comfortable seating. Hands down, best fried shrimp I've ever had. Batter is light and shrimp is fresh. We also had the blackened fish dinner, which had a nice kick to it - well seasoned, a lot of flavor. AMAZING Coconut Cream Pie - very rich, flaky crust. The pie is worth returning for. Cash only.

Not impressed with O’Steen’s I had the shrimp and crab Casserole it was one of the specials of the day the shrimp tasted old to me and it was not what I expected for a casserole. The food was barely warm including the mashed potatoes and gravy I was going to send it back but ate it anyway. For a restaurant so highly touted I was very disappointed with a below average meal.

Very clean! The crew was constantly wiping everything down. They seated people at a good social distance at least 6 feet apart. Great service and excellent food- especially the shrimp!

Tried this place on last Tuesday for the first time. We came around 2pm Tuesday and still had to wait for 45 minutes outside. We ordered drink and food at the same time.to save time (kids were too hungry and whining). Food came up within 10 minutes. Shrimp is not that big like in many reviews have said. They were slightly bigger then medium size I believe. The best was not the shrimp (my wife cooks better fried shrimp 😀). It was the spicy tomato clamp chowder soup. I don't think it's Manhattan clamp chowder. It's probably homemade clamp chowder. The homemade hot sauce in green bottles was very good. If you like the sweet taste in everything, then you need to try this homemade hot sauce. I love the fresh pickled cucumber. They probably started picking the cucumber the night before or early in the morning. It's a small and crowded restaurant. However, it was clean, well organized, and quiet (no music, no staff yelling, and most customers were retired people when we were there).

The best fried shrimp around! Absolutely delicious. Worth the 45 min wait for sure.

Locals know this place, always a line but worth the wait. Fried shrimp and hudh puppies are the best you can get. A real time capsule - just as it was 50+ years ago. Bring cash, because they don't take plastic.

Small place with an authentic fish house ambiance. Good food, great service and huge portions. We both had the broiled flounder. As I said a huge piece with two sides. Looking across to another table and someone had a plate full of shrimp mounded about 5 inches high. Also a cup of minorcan chowder. All real good, and fast too. They turn them over fast and with quality. Don't miss this one in St. Augustine if you are into fish houses. If you don't know what I mean by that go to a chain restaurant.

Beautifully done!Starting with delicious Pulpo, thinly sliced octopus carpaccio with hints of lime and drizzled with an olive aioli. Mussel ceviche shooters, dreams are made of this. After sharing Papas and lovly grilled and smoked beef heart, I went for the Zeta Capchi. A beautiful creamy Oyster Mushroom Stew with hints of Andean mint and peppers. Our table filled with Lomo, Costillo Seco and Aji. We all ate from each others dishes sharing and experiencing flavors some have never had. My sons beautiful girlfriend is Peruvian and she shared stories with every dish telling us of memories that the flavors and smells were bringing back to her. Truly one of the best culinary experiences in our wonderful little city. You don't go to Llama to eat, you go to experience and dine. Thank you Chef Marcel Adrian Vizcarra!#chefdeanna #achefsadventure

Great fried shrimp and sauce. But spending $25 on a seafood platter that fits in just one box with 2 sides is unbelievable. ( During Covid-19, take out only) The platter is not worth it. I been at many other seafood restaurants and their seafood platter fits in atleast 2 boxes. The seafood platter was a waste of money.

Fried is the word here. My wife and I split the sampler platter and it was delicious and we both had plenty to eat. We were able to substitute in catfish for the fish portion of the platter which was a great choice. Batter is very light and these guys don't know how to overcook anything. Get ready for a wait but it is worth it. To avoid the wait you can order to go over the phone or in person at the window. Super nice staff. The tea is great also.

I would take a star off for the wait but they have an arrangement with a place down the street where you can wait comfortably for your table.This place is popular, I was in town for a couple of weeks and there are always people waiting in line to get in. I finally bit the bullet a couple of days before I left town, as mentioned above the wait was comfortable and when we got into the restaurant, we weren't disappointed. Generous portions of really good sea food. Remember to bring cash and enjoy a good meal.

Absolutely the best fried shrimp ever! This is our "go to" place in the St. Augustine area for a delicious and economical meal. It's been our family tradition for 40+ years. We ordered a shrimp dinner (choices are available for smaller to larger appetites based on the number of shrimp) which include two sides and hush puppies. Service is always attentive, fast and cheerful. Note: credit or debit cards are not accepted.

really, really good food! It was my favorite restaurant during my trip with my wife.

Absolutely excellent. We had the Saint Augustine shrimp I had a double order we also had the special tonight was a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and we had a chicken tender kids meal everything was delicious we ordered to go from the takeout window order was up 9 minutes later excellent service gave us plenty of condiments very satisfied best shrimp in town

I was introduced to O'Steen's by a local resident who has eaten here for years. In his opinion, they serve the best seafood in the St. Augustine area. So we went for lunch, and we were not disappointed. There is parking at the side and rear including wheelchair parking. I presume that because of the small size of the restaurant, one registers at a side window. If there is room, you are invited in or asked to sit and wait on a comfortable sheltered bench. If you are ordering carry out, they take your order and call you when it's ready. The food is freshly prepared to order and without a doubt some of the best fried fish, scallops and shrimps in the area. Delicious corn fritters, pickled cucumbers and really good crab cakes. Friendly staff, delicious food. Cash only. Worth a visit. Large portions, so come hungry.

Food is amazing. Just started going there although they have been in business 55 years! They must be doing something right. The shrimp and "pink sauce" is my family's favorite. The hushpuppies are light and not oily. Everything we had was very good.

Best shrimp I have ever had. Has ruined me for any other shrimp place. Last time tried the banana cream pie and lost my mind. Best pie I have ever had. Going again tonight

Best shrimp you will ever put in your mouth! Chowder is fantastic too. Wait time is always ridiculously long, though. They need to expand or move to a larger space.

So good. Nice little hole in the wall. The okra tomato side is absolutely amazing.

Best fried shrimp ever! Good food at a good price. Casual dining. Call ahead for take out.

Everything was absolutely delicious. Shrimp, baby carrots, cheese grits, squash casserole, coleslaw, chopped steak.Customer service was excellent also.Well worth the wait !!

Cannot get over how delicious this restaurant was! It's a cash only restaurant but well worth withdrawing some cash--I did not see an ATM there however, so stop before you arrive. I had the seafood platter and it did not disappoint (pictured). There was a wait (30-45 minutes) but we were taken care of in a timely fashion after seated. Our waitress was very kind and thoughtful. Would absolutely highly recommend!

A St Augustine favorite! O'steens has been around for quite some time. There's a good reason for that! This is an iconic restaurant that has epic food! The seafood platter has a good sampling of just about everything. If you have a large appetite, they offer larger portions of their famous shrimp. Parking is limited and be sure to plan ahead as they don't take reservations. Just show up with everyone in your group and request a table. Usual wait time is around 15 minutes for groups of 5 or less and around 30 minutes for a larger groups. Wait times can also vary depending on the time of the year. Also, this establishment is cash only! Pricing is very affordable and food portion sizes are perfect.

Hidden local gem. Best fried shrimp anywhere. Pricing is fair and service is good. Always busy. Be prepared to wait but it is worth it.

Visited during vacation to St Augustine and wow. Seafood was outstanding. Fried shrimp, crab cakes and hush puppies. If you visit St Augustine and want some fried seafood this is some of the best. People working there are awesome as well. Just fyi they only take cash so make sure you swing by the ATM before you go. Worth every penny.

Good comfort seafood. Known for their fried shrimp, which I had and would get again. Delicious Minorcan chowder, which is spicy by nature. If your not into spicy, try the New England chowder. Not expensive and very reasonable smaller plates.

When people say it's worth the wait, believe them. Hands down the best fried shrimp I have ever eaten. They're unbelievably delicious. Our server was Katie and she was next level on top of things. Her service was just as good as the food. We will definitely be coming back.

Have been going here since the late 1970's. Simply the best shrimp, crab, meatloaf, vegetables, breads and staff you will ever find. In other words, just about the best place around for simple, real food. I remember eating here during a hurricane, I remember Walter Cronkite would send someone to get a to go order when he would moor in the Matanzas. I remember my whole family eating here many, many times. Most are gone but the memories are still there. Thank you Osteen's and see you on the other side!

This place was soooo hyped up and I didn't think it could possibly live up to the tales I had heard. But let me just say...WOW. We waited 2 1/2 hours to get in and I'd do it again. Yup.

This is a great little restaurant in ST. Augustine we had hamburger steak, shrimp,scallops,and flounder it was all perfectly prepared and the food quality was excellent the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu but just remember one thing it is cash only!

We both got the 12 shrimp meal. They did not describe them as "jumbo" shrimp so we were surprised by how massive the portions were. The sauce they serve it with was great and their datil pepper sauce is fantastic. My girlfriend doesn't like spicy things, but dumped the sauce all over her shrimp. The service was a 6/5. Everyone was so nice. They really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. It's obvious that the locals love this place, the servers seemed to know half the customers by name. This is a must-go place in my opinion. Be aware that they are cash only though.

O'Steen's is a hidden gem in St Augustine. Old fashioned mom and pop restaurant with great food and wonderful service. No reservations and no credit cards; bring patience and cash.

Great fried shrimp. Prepare for a wait if you go during typical lunch or supper hours. If you don't have a schedule to stick too, have a late lunch, early supper around 4. Less crowded. Hush puppies are awesome and the tea is really like my mom's. Highly recommend. We take our house guest there all the time and they rave about it.

Probably the best fried shrimp I've ever had. Relaxed atmosphere; very casual.