Lacto
American
Southern American
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. A synthesis of down home Southern comfort foods and lighter, healthier dishes, with some vegetarian choices. Focus on local and sustainable food sources. Tempeh can be substituted for meat in some dishes. In 2015 relocated from 39 Cordova St. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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110 Reviews

First Review by soopernish

Foofie66

Points +45

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Good one night, not so good the second night

We went here two nights in a row as the first night was so amazing. Sadly, the second night was not. The first night our server was super helpful and friendly and the food was delicious and came out quickly. The second night our server seemed genuinely disinterested and the food took a long time and one dish was so salty we couldn't eat it.

KatherineWinter

Points +1630

Vegan
01 Jan 2025

Delicious

I got the fried green tomatoes and the melt. There isn’t anything melty about the vegan melt, but there was a mysterious sauce on the side that made it delicious. The server was very nice. The food came out a little slow, but they were a but busy.

damary88

Points +50

Vegan
29 Dec 2024

Best vegan option restaurant

We loved everything, about this place. We had the green fried tomatoes, the hummus & black bean App. For dinner we had the curry dish & the tacos all customized to be vegan. This place had a lot of vegan options & we will be back.

Pros: Atmosphere , Food, Lots of vegan options

Joeymx

Points +74

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

Best of St. Augustine

This place deserves a 5. First of all, so many entrees can be made vegan. I went with the curry bowl with tofu. You can also get tempeh. It was one of the BEST vegan meals I have ever had. It was fresh, delicious, and creative. The dish felt so inclusive. I also had the hummus app. So good and it came with house made chips. The waiter was very knowledgeable about their vegan options too. They even offered a vegan soup in their special of the day. I mean this place does it right! No other sit down restaurant in St. Augustine offers such amazing vegan options. The restaurant is also very beautiful with inside and outside seating. (You can get food as pick up order too)

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-22

Pros: Friendly staff, Vegan food, Beautiful atmosphere

HeatherFeatherTucker

Points +110

Vegan
02 Dec 2024

Always a treat

The Floridian is always a delight! There are many vegan options and dessert. It’s a great place for veggie folks and omnis alike.

Pros: Fresh , Tasty , Many options

Cons: Not fully vegan

Steveagain

Points +156

Vegan
29 Oct 2024

Interesting Ambience

There are vegan options and I probably should have gone with the tofu someone raved about on here. I tried the hummus appetizer which was decent (although with fresh tortilla-like chips) and the black bean with sweet potato burger (added roasted peppers (bun different than previous pictures). The peppers and spinach were good. Dressings tasty. However the burger was too mushy and fell apart. Still all edible I was just hoping for a dense black bean dominant burger, that was crispy. Service was good and everything clear.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-29

Pros: Ambience better than expected from picture., Vegan and vegetarian options are clearly marked., Good service.

Cons: Mushy burger., Tap water was wellish.

echofan

Points +238

Vegan
07 Sep 2024

Great food!

Quite a few vegan and vegetarian options. I highly recommend it!

MandeeBee

Points +323

Vegan
15 Jul 2024

Fried Green Tomatoes

They had vegan fried green tomatoes. I was hooked as soon as I saw that was an option. Food was delicious. The atmosphere is very nice. Knowledgeable server & willing to accommodate vegan. They had a nice selection of vegan dishes & even a vegan dessert. The vegan dessert was a citrus cake & it was amazing. Our server said the vegan desserts changes from time to time, too. I really love being able to enjoy a restaurant with vegan options already on the menu, clearly marked, and being able to just order without trying to make something work for me. This was a wonderful dining experience.

Pros: Vegan options clearly marked

Kirbiewalters

25 Jul 2024

Waaaait did they make them vegan?? I’ve always been told they’re not vegan !

MandeeBee

18 Sep 2024

Yes, they have a vegan option for them & they are so good.

rhrouse

Points +52

Vegan
26 Jun 2024

Lots of vegan options

Many things in the menu can be made vegan. They have two great vegan protein substitutions including tofu, and tempeh either blackened or marinated. They also have vegan dressings and sauces so those can all be subbed out. No vegan cheese sub so that’s a bit of a bummer. And they have a yummy vegan dessert - coconut citrus cake.

Pros: Lots of options , Delicious food, Vegan dessert.

Cons: No sub for the cheese, Veggie burger good but mushie

JamieHeis

Points +312

Vegan
13 Jun 2024

Wonderful Dining Experience

We wish we could give this 5 stars. From the top-notch service to the delectable dishes, we absolutely loved the Floridian. I had the Steak Frites made vegan with some of the best tempeh I have ever tasted. My husband chose the Golden Curry over tempeh and it was possibly the tastiest curry I have tried. Our nephews aren’t vegan and they found plenty to keep them happy. Love this place. We will be back.

Pros: Flavorful food choices that can be made vegan. , Fabulous servers and bar tender. , Great ambience.

aliginn

Points +241

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Very accommodating staff

We enjoyed fried green tomatoes. Menu clearly marks what items are able to be veganized. Lots of choices. Great Bloody Mary’s.

Pros: Attentive Staff, Fun atmosphere

rxvixen

Points +196

Vegan
11 May 2024

Multiple options can be made vegan

I loved the atmosphere. Server was very helpful in pointing out which options were vegan or could be made vegan. I tried the fried green tomatoes (good with an excellent garnish), the grain bowl (excellent) and the fried fingerling potatoes (good).

Pros: Multiple vegan options , Atmosphere and Server were great. , Vegan dessert available

Cons: A little pricey.

linnieats

Points +20

Vegan
27 Apr 2024

Wish I could give 5 stars

We go here every time we visit St Augustine! It is so delicious and fresh. This time I ordered the winter grain bowl..best bowl I ever had. Loved the lemon hummus. We always sit at the bar and the bartenders are so nice. It’s great to eat where we can take non vegan friends!

Pros: Fresh food, Friendly informative bartenders , Lots of vegan options

Cons: Wish they labeled vegan options

DebbiePennock

Points +291

Vegan
22 Apr 2024

Interesting Cusine

The menu options are varied and unique. I've been here twice on vacations and each time I had great meals and a dessert.

Pros: Changing menu, Great vegan options - not ordinary , Service

BananaPlanner

Points +101

Vegan
22 Apr 2024

Options for everyone

Chic tropical decor, genuine hospitality and options for herbivores and omnivores. The second floor (complete with a second bar and bathroom!) was perfect for our large party. My go to spot for dinner in old city St. Augustine.

Pros: Great for groups , Chic and hip decor

Cons: Could use more vegan options

Amestar00

Points +66

Vegan
29 Dec 2023

Probably only good if you get a good server

While there are so many options that you can substitute tempeh or tofu with, nothing is specifically labeled vegan. Two vegans in our group. I asked if the tofu burrito can be made vegan and the server wasn't sure if it could (it was, just very bland and no flavor because all sauces were just left off). After I ordered my husband asked the server what options could be made vegan and his answer was the Veggie burger. While I'm sure that's not the case, our server was not interested in helping us figure it out

sophiefrenchfry

Points +1434

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Great atmosphere, delicious hummus

I loved the food and atmosphere at The Floridian. We had the chips and dips, which was made with some of the best hummus I’ve had. The soup of the day is always vegan and gluten free, and we enjoyed a savory white bean and kale soup. This is a great place to eat while enjoying downtown St. Augustine.

Shane Rice

Points +24

Vegan
24 Nov 2023

Great place

This place is great for vegans and non vegans. The waitress was very knowledgeable about what was vegan and what can be made vegan. The Golden Curry was absolutely delicious with the tempeh. The tacos were great with tofu. The fried green tomatoes can be veganized and delicious. I will come back in a heart beat next time in town. They even charge LESS for vegan proteins than meat!

Pros: Server knew her vegan stuff! , Wide selection for vegans and meat eaters. , Food was delicious. Generous portions

britdncr1

Points +276

Vegan
03 Nov 2023

Great food and experience

Tons of vegan possibilities. The soup of the day was outstanding as were all the meals our party ordered. The server was great and very knowledgeable. Loved the ambiance. Will definitely be back next time I’m in town. There is a paid parking lot directly across from the entrance if you can get in there. It was pretty expensive to park there. You can pay by app or at the meter.

Pros: Delicious food, Lovely ambiance , Great service

Fabss

Points +32

Vegan
22 Oct 2023

Plenty of Delicious Vegan Options

We went for lunch and started with the soup of the day, a kale white bean soup which the server informed us from the get-go that it was vegan. That thing was pure delicious spicy goodness so off to a good start.

For a small-ish plate we had the chips and dips. The tortilla chips were so fresh and indulgent and don’t even get me started on the dips. The hummus was perfect but the black bean poblano dip took me by surprise how good it was.

For entrees it was very easy to veganize them as you can sub most of them with tofu/tempeh and also don’t have to take off half the toppings lol. I had the spicy melt with tofu and no cheese and it was super tasty on a fresh baguette. Only complaint is I would have preferred the tofu to have been crispier and not as soft.

Overall the place was great with a nice ambiance and the server was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Pros: Black bean poblano dip, Easily veganized menu without sacrificing taste, Knowledgeable staff

EricfromGA

Points +11

Mostly Veg
10 Oct 2023

Fresh and delicious

Many options here! Tofu and tempeh are protein choices for many entrees. The use of fresh herbs in many dishes is a nice touch.

I ordered the grain bowl with marinated tofu. It was very tasty and fresh. (For the past month I have started eating mostly veg and don’t often eat tofu. This was some tasty tofu.) The fried green tomatoes are the best I’ve ever had. I tried the grit cakes in the ‘N Grits meal, very moist and delicious.

Service was very friendly and prompt.

Highly recommend.

Pros: Many veg options , Delicious, Good service

AlexiaL

Points +907

Vegan
08 Oct 2023

The tempeh tho

So when I first read the reviews for The Floridian, there was an overall pattern praise for the tempeh. I thought, “Not possible to prepare tempeh beyond “good”, but let’s find out.”

Ok, it’s truly quite delicious. I swear they must marinate it for days or something as it’s uniquely flavorful. It’s not an afterthought “alternative” option. It’s a great one that anyone would be happy to have.

I had the Posole with the tempeh option (minus the chips). I do recommend.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08

Pros: Vegan options, Knowledgeable, friendly service, Ambiance

Havscritiria

Points +54

Vegan
14 Sep 2023

Vegan? You should come here.

This restaurant has THE best implementation of Tempe I've EVER tried. In addition, the Staff was so helpful in explaining what on the menu could be had vegan, there was no need to constantly probe over all the dishes to find which was vegan and which weren't. The Nicoise and the Pozole with Tempe were just *chef's kiss*. They even have a vegan carrot cake that comes out warm and is honestly gustatory magic.

To top it all off, their to go containers are eco friendly paper based.

It's honestly a shame happy cow doesn't allow for a 5 star rating, because they honestly deserve it.

Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance.

igorbragato

Points +23

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Great Vegan Options!

I liked the Bowl with Quinoa, vegetables and Tempeh, the Carrot Cake and the super-tasty orange juice! Highly Recommended!

Pros: Many options, Taste, Service

MattChester

Points +2791

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Great, easy, and knowledgeable spot

Honestly the best tempeh preparation I’ve ever had in these tacos. Worth coming just for that. But you’ll stay for the great drinks too

harrietsleveen

Points +152

Vegan
27 Aug 2023

So nice ate there twice

We were in St Aug 2 days and ate there twice. Very fun, attractive ambience, attentive service, lots of vegan options. They are knowledgeable about how to veganize. Our food was tasty, reasonable and attractive. Servings were generous.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Good food, good value, Fun ambience

sftvgn

Points +18

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

delicious & reasonably priced

the best vegan food i’ve had so far in florida. our server was so nice, educated & helpful with picking food. it was busy, but we made a reservation. 10/10 will be back again.




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