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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106 Reviews

First Review by soopernish

tayaesch

Points +337

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Cute place with good food

This is a nice little restaurant near St. George Street with a vegan friendly menu. Everything was clearly labeled and many items can be veganized. They have both house marinated tofu and tempeh to choose from. The server was also knowledgeable about the vegan options. Very good food!

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-24

Pros: Vegan friendly menu clearly labeled, Staff is knowledgeable about vegan options, Tasty food and nice atmosphere

KayleeLanier

Points +54

Vegan
12 Mar 2023

Delicious

The Floridian has very clear vegan options. There isn’t a vegan only dish, but most of the items on the menu clarify if you can request it vegan or not. The food is delicious (I had the steak “tofu” frites). The flavors are unique and I would definitely recommend!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Unique flavors, Amazing ambiance

Cons: Not fully vegan

dontkalemyvibe

Points +128

Vegan
18 Jan 2023

Very knowledgeable staff

They normally have some sort of vegan soup special and then I know for sure that they have a black bean and sweet potato burger on the menu.

I like coming here because I know that if I ask for something to be vegan then I’m well taken care of. Whenever I decide to have a night out on the town …. My partner and I always go here.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-18

gymvegano

Points +431

Vegan
30 Dec 2022

Flavorful

Great recommendation form HappyCow. The servers guide you on what can be veganized - delicious food #Veganuary

Pros: Multiple veganizable option, Flavorful and creative, Knowledgeable servers

Cons: Requires reservation in advance

rookieplayer

Points +72

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Tempeh tacos

Our lunch was very good. Our waitress was knowledgeable about veganism. Also, the vegan German chocolate cupcake was excellent.

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: Nothing

Pb&jelly

Points +358

Vegan
15 Nov 2022

Yummy salad

A great variety of vegan options. I got the Ancient Grain Salad with tofu and was completely satisfied! So delicious and very filling

Pros: So many vegan options, Healthy options

tofuoutofwater

Points +218

Vegan
05 Nov 2022

Not clearly labeled, but great options

Our server was very knowledgeable and helped point out which options were easy to adapt for vegan. They clearly explained what was changed to make each dish vegan. The Citrus Beet Salad was a great flavor combination that I would normally go for. Also agree the chips and dips appetizer and left full and happy!

Pros: Plenty of modifiable meals, Tasty cocktails

Cons: Menu is not clearly labeled

prlady13

Points +1114

Vegan
22 Sep 2022

Delicious

Most everything on the menu can be made vegan. Meats are substituted with either tofu or tempeh. Our meals were delicious!

CarlyCristello

Points +96

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

Used to be better

I used to LOVE it here. Like I brought every person that came to visit here, I thought it was perfect. Good vegan options and something for everyone. I even went here the night I got engaged. About a year ago there was a piece of chicken in my vegan curry meal which just really threw me off and I didn’t want to finish my meal. They were apologetic and mistakes happen, I get it. After that, I went maybe 4 more times and the food was not good. One server would tell me a certain dressing was vegan and then the next time I went the server said it was not vegan. The one salad option had baby spinach with dirty super long stems, mushy as heck blueberries, chickpeas that tasted like they were right out of a can, and not fully cooked sweet potatoes. I don’t recommend that bowl. I hope they add some more vegan options in the winter.

Pros: Outdoor seating is very cute, Usually one vegan dessert option

Cons: Parking downtown is rough, Servers sometimes not knowledgeable

sur44life

Points +315

Vegan
06 Sep 2022

A Vegan Happy Place

Excellent vegan choices! It's worth the wait. Our servers were incredibly helpful with vegan requirements. The chef knows how to properly prepare (blacken) seitan and tofu (my wife is a plant-based chef, so the bar is high!). Good quality food! We will go back!

Sep 2022 Update. The menu changes often, but still serving excellent vegan choices!

Updated from previous review on 2019-10-19

Cons: Plan on relaxing some before getting a table...

DamarisMarcano

Points +326

Vegan
10 Jul 2022

Loved the food at this place!

Love their menu, many great options that are or can be make vegan! Also it was a pretty fast service and they have great cocktails too!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Indoor and Outdoor seating

Cons: No parking

Tpasinsk

Points +51

Vegan
30 May 2022

Many great vegan options!

This place has multiple vegan substitutes for main entrees (sub tofu) and has various salads for which you can add tempeh or tofu. I had the fried green tomatoes - request as vegan and they remove the cheese and give you a special sauce. I also had the golden curry with tofu and it was delicious!! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly, service was timely, and everyone left satisfied!

Pros: Multiple options, Knowledgeable staff, Vegan friendly

LB3

Points +42

Vegan
18 Mar 2022

Vegan safe haven. Appetizers, main course, and dessert options available.

Everything on the menu was clearly labeled as vegan and vegan options were listed.

Tooz

Points +42

Mostly Veg
04 Mar 2022

Best option in St. Augustine

Many options, very tasty, locally sourced!

Pros: Nearly everything can be made vegan, vegetarian , or GF

Peaceloveheather

Points +42

Vegan
24 Feb 2022

Best meal on vacation!

We shared the chips and dips and LOVED the inclusion of fresh veggies along with chips. I had the curry with tofu and it could not have been better. It was much lighter than the usual curries I have and perfect for a warm evening. We waited 45 mins for an outside table and it was worth it, sitting in the lovely side section. Server was great and helpful. We have two more nights here and might go back!

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-24

Pros: Several menu items can be vegan, Outdoor seating, Very friendly staff

Cons: Wait for a table, but indicates it’s good!

jbenter

Points +44

Vegan
10 Jan 2022

Nice southern food

Had the wonderful golden curry with tofu. Other entrees can be subbed with tofu or tempeh. We were able to eat outside, and it was not crowded. Heaven!

Pros: Lots of vegan, gluten free options , Great service , Pleasant atmosphere

Cons: Had to wait 15 minutes for a table

mtairyordge

Points +227

Herbivore
02 Dec 2021

Very Tasty

Wondering meal at The Floridian. Doesn’t hurt that we can eat outside on Dec. 2. The wait staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The daily soups are always vegan, yeah, and the broccoli, sweet potato, black bean had just the right amount of spice.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Helpful knowledgeable wait staff , Willing to please and make sure food is vegan

Cons: I can’t give this place 5 stars, Did I say the food was awesome

MariaMorro

Points +17

Mostly Veg
26 Oct 2021

Great place for dinner

Great place for lunch or dinner. Cute decor and ambiance, loved all of the coastal art on the walls inside. The food was incredible, delicious and fresh, plus the wine was amazing!

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-26

Pros: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, Food was fresh and delicious , Reasonably priced

Cons: , ,

chandni2

Points +178

Vegan
16 Oct 2021

Black bean burger was yum

Salads were sooo good with many vegan dressing options! My entree was delicious (black bean sweet potato patty)! Cocktails were yummy too!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Make a reservation (crowded)

Kellykat0

Points +311

Vegan
15 Sep 2021

Definitely one of my favorites.

I’ve never had a bad meal here. This time we had the chips and dip plate, the quinoa bowl with blackened tofu, and a vegan carrot cake cupcake. So good!

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-15

Pros: So many vegan options! , Outdoor seating, Great staff

aliana

Points +36

Vegan
07 Sep 2021

Must check out

This restaurant has a very charming atmosphere and very clean. They are not a vegan or vegetarian restaurant but they have a lot of vegan substitutions/ options. We started with the chips and dip and wow was that good so simple yet a ton of flavor. Freshly made potato chips are my favorite. I ordered the golden curry with tofu and it was the most flavorful vegan dish I've ever had. It blew me away. My husband ordered the pasole with tofu and that was delicious also. And because we ordered vegan style they charged less for the dish. All in all you should check this restaurant out.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, great atmosphere

KathleenParker

Points +67

Vegan
26 Aug 2021

Love the Floridian!

We have been here many times and the food never disappoints. I had the Chips and Dips for an appetizer. Great hummus and black bean dips with lots of vegetables for dipping. For dinner, I had the vegan Steak Frites using blackened tofu. They state the dish can be made vegan on the menu. The flavors were outstanding. Finished up by bringing home vegan carrot cupcakes. Once again, delicious

Pros: Lots of choices, Servers are very knowledgeable

Cons: None

HeatherBeal

Points +35

Vegan
22 Jul 2021

Many vegan options!

There were more options than we saw online for vegans. The server was super attentive. A lot of items can be made vegetarian or vegan upon request. They even had a yummy vegan cupcake dessert.

SeekerOfTheWay

Points +277

Vegan
20 May 2021

Absolutely Fantastic

Way above my expectations! The server was excellent and noticed that i said “oow” when she mentioned a vegan special. She came back and explained all the vegan options without my asking. Very impressed. The food was amazing. we ordered the hummus appetizer. For entree i had the golden curry which was out of this world. Would give this place 5 stars.

Updated from previous review on 2021-05-20


Updated from previous review on 2021-05-20


Updated from previous review on 2021-05-20

Pros: Amazing service , great location and atmosphere , tasty and interesting dishes

MollyAnne444

Points +216

Vegan
19 May 2021

Great vegan options and delicious food

There were several items on the menu that had the following caption: "Can be prepared vegan or vegetarian" which was really great. I had a soup and the hummus/black bean dip veggie platter and both were delicious. Everyone in our group was very impressed with the food. We ate on the patio, which was nice (it's on a quiet street, but centrally located in the historic district) and the service was great.

Pros: Food quality, Number of vegan options, Location

mrsbelva

Points +276

Vegan
31 Mar 2021

Delicious and great location and patio

Their gimlet was delicious. My son got the kids fried tofu with carrot sticks. They made him a delicious vegan aioli. I had the winter salad with tempeh with an amazing nutritional yeast dressing and my husband’s tempeh burrito was amazing. The server was super knowledgeable about veganism and he was superb. Would rate 5 stars.

Pros: Many vegan options, Vegan sauces , Tofu and tempeh

the.picky.eater

Points +130

Vegetarian
22 Feb 2021

5 star meal for sure!

This is one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time!
Blown away.
Even the vegan tomato vegetable soup was the best I’ve ever tasted!

Pros: Knowledgeable staff, Good vibes

Cons: Popular cause it is so good, Can’t have this awesome food everyday in Chicago, I don’t know the recipes, lol




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