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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72 Spanish St, St Augustine, Florida, USA, 32084
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Last update on 13 Apr 2019 by WFPB_bih
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106 Reviews
First Review by soopernish
VegInspired
Points +58
Amazing! - Edit
The Floridian had it all- ambiance, flavor, fun cocktails. I enjoyed the Vegan Version of the Tuna Nicoise. It was fantastic. Full of flavor, I really wanted to lick the plate! 😋 Only bummer, there was no price drop for subbing tofu.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Knowledgeable staff
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Vivala12009
Points +20
Yum 😭 - Edit
A really nice atmosphere with tons of locally sourced ingredients!! Lots of options for gluten free and vegan and very accommodating. I will most definitely be back. I had the Yuna Niscoise and switched it out for tofu and it was one of the best vegan dishes I've had in my life!
Read morePros: Very accomidating, Plenty of options
Cons: A little on the pricey side, but very nice!
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meroe05
Points +818
would give 5 stars! - Edit
What a spectacular place! Every vegan needs to experience this restaurant. Lots of options that can be made vegan! And the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered the Fresh Catch Floridian cream style with crusted tofu and oh my goodness! These people know flavor! Highly highly recommend!
Read morePros: fantastic
Cons: too many options! haha
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KatyFrey
Points +30
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - Edit
Couldn’t be happier with my meal hereI 10/10 recommend to any vegans/vegetarians. Lots of vegan options, too! Would give a 5/5 stars but it wouldn’t let me! Anyway, definitely check it out if you’re in the area.
Read morePros: Lots of veg options, Very accommodating , Fun atmosphere
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KyleGovan
Points +29
Didn’t make it - Edit
The hours do not match their website - glad I called ahead so we didn’t drive over there when we arrived in the city late at night. Gotta change their description!
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Ktcam
Points +46
Amazingly fresh! - Edit
We had such an incredible meal today! The kids fried tofu was great, the Dixie burger (black bean and sweet potato) was INCREDIBLE and the chik pea curry soup was amazing. My meat eating family was very happy as well. Our waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable on vegan options. Can’t wait to go back
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Knowledgeable staff, Local, sustainable, fresh
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elainawilson
Points +24
absolutely delicious! - Edit
The Floridian was incredible! My family and I stopped there for lunch today and were not disappointed. I got a glass of wine, a bowl of the soup of the day (it was a sweet potato soup with chickpeas and collard greens) and the spring salad with tempeh. The waitress was incredibly helpful with pointing out what was vegan and even giving me options! I will definitely come back here next year when my family returns to St. Augustine. They even had vegan desserts! :)
Read morePros: quaint , vegan & vegetarian options , pretty extensive drink menu
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PlantWrangler
Points +78
Fantastic food! - Edit
A couple friends recommended eating here and it's easy to see why; the food was truly delicious! The simple menu boasts recognizable favorites and some unique items, from apps to main dishes & an amazing dessert case. My blackened tofu melt was perfectly done and they have both meat dishes and meatless options. Bravo, Floridian!
Read morePros: good vegetarian options/substitutions
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rawboy
Points +15
Cool cafe - Edit
nice cozy, rustic, casual cafe with good quality simple fare - they have gluten free bread and a nice 3-group Simonelli espresso machine
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Jessica_Marie
Points +416
Get the 'N Biscuits Vegan Style! - Edit
First off, they offered a vegan batter for the fried green tomatoes and fried pickles appetizer and preemptively placed the non-vegan dressings on side plate for my friends. The waitress said most vegans go straight for the veggie burger but that she recommended the 'N Biscuits made with tofu. I am so glad I did! It was delicious and unique. A fabulous sauce, the biscuits being replaced by a vegan bagette.
Read morePros: On top of vegan options
Cons: It's southern inspired, so high in fried options,
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Andyk
Points +41
Awesome vegan fare! - Edit
I had the DIXIE BURGER which was very meaty and tasty, not to mention large and filling. My wife had the TUNA NICOISE done wth tofu (grilled - excellent) and my daughter had the TUNA NICOISE done with the tempe. he tempe is a bit salty, so be warned - the taste can wear on you after a while. The service was excellent and the friendly staff was very happy to explain the vegan options and meet our dietary needs, despite the busy Christmas rush of tourists. I give this restaurant five stars!
Read morePros: Vegan friendly and helpful, Tasty meals, Large portions
Cons: Tempe a bit saltly, Parking is challenging
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ArsenioFigueroa
Points +22
Great vegan options - Edit
The waiter gave us the option to make the chicken and biscuits vegan and also the spicy melt. You can tell the food is made with care and plenty of flavor. The spiced vanilla cupcake was amazing.
Read morePros: A lot can be made vegan
Cons: App won't let me rate 5 stars.
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Thatredheadedchick
Points +81
Excellent Farm to Table Food - Edit
As a native St. Augustinian and vegan, I love the Floridian! The restaurant is Farm-to-Table, featuring fresh, seasonal dishes made with local ingredients (as much as possible). I do not understand these reviews that say there are limited to no vegan options--they must not have asked or looked hard. The Floridian has excellent salads, a black bean burger that can be veganized, and their seasonal sandwiches/dishes can usually be modified to accommodate vegans. Additionally, they almost always have a vegan soup du jour and multiple vegan options for dessert. I recommend their vegan cupcakes and fruit crisps! They also have an amazing selections of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails.
Read moreThis is a great option for foodies, vegans, vegetarians, and their non-veg friends/family alike. The food is a fresh, innovative take on Southern cuisine and I love the atmosphere. On weekends, it's a good idea to make reservations as it is a popular spot.
Pros: Delicious Food, innovative dishes, locally sourced and organic ingredients
Cons: often has long wait
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KatieWhite
Points +41
great food, great service - Edit
The waitress we had was great! She went section by section showing me what I️ could order that was vegan (and did the same for my GF friend, tough crowd lol). The food was amazing! I️ split the fried green tomatoes and soup as an app with a friend. The vegan sauce that came with the tomatoes was so flavorful- tangy with cumin. The tomatoes were cooked perfectly too. The soup was spicy but good, it would’ve been perfect with a slice of bread. The entree I️ ordered was supposed to be made with tuna (I️ don’t remember the exact name) but I️ got it with tempeh and it was so delicious. The sauce added a lot of flavor and was cooked perfectly. We didn’t stop there. For dessert vegans have too options: an apple pie or a zucchini cupcake- I️ went with the second. It had a delicious cream cheese like frosting on it. Overall, I️ highly recommend this place for vegans! They had plenty of options for vegans and graciously accommodated.
Read morePros: good service , great food, variety
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J_lila
Points +72
Worth the hype! - Edit
We were recommended this place by many non-vegetarians (and were a bit skeptical about our options as vegan/vegetarians), but it had an abundance of veg-friendly options on the menu! Tempeh/tofu options were included for the majority of main dishes, and our server was so accommodating to our dietary preferences. They even seated us after we came in just as the kitchen was planning to close, and the atmosphere was lovely outside! I'd recommend this restaurant to all. The veg dishes were outstanding.
Read morePros: veg friendly options, friendly staff, outdoor seating
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mpeek22
Points +18
Best place in St Augustine/the world - Edit
Favorite restaurant of all time!! Options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans who love great locally grown food and a wonderful atmosphere. I have been very impressed every time I've been there and the tempeh is excellent- I would definetely recommend!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere and friendly service , Amazing tempeh and tofu options , Good flavor, locally grown, inspired dishes
Cons: None, It's perfect , not 100% vegan but they never said they were
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hungryhippo
Points +32
good food, wish the menu indicated vegan options - Edit
It's hard to travel with young vegan children. I spend so much time on happy cow, Yelp and restaurant websites. My vegetarian sister loved this place and I saw it on this site. It's a great place for vegetarians and a decent place for vegans who like to ask questions. I am neither of those things. We were tired and hungry when we stopped in for lunch. I almost started crying when I looked at the menu until the waitress told me the veggie burger was vegan. It was homemade and delicious!! My 3 yr old wanted it too. She was able to eat half of it but didn't touch the salad it came with. My 5 yr old was super crabby so I got the homemade chip appetizer. I ordered her the fried tofu off the kids menu. It came with apples and corn bread. I didn't let her eat the cornbread as I'm sure it wasn't vegan. She devoured it. There were so many tofu/tempeh options but I had no clue if they were vegan and they all had non vegan sauces. A little green v on the menu and some vegan cheese/mayo would have gone a long way. Our lunch cost a fortune, too! The food was great, I just wish they were more accommodating to vegans.
Read morePros: good food , nice atmosphere, located in old town
Cons: unsure of what was vegan, expensive for kids not ordering off kids menu
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KasloColorado
Points +51
What vegan options? - Edit
I was so confused when I went to the Floridian with my family, tonight. We're all vegan, so we chose this restaurant based on reviews. Google even listed it as "Vegan Restaurant."
Read moreWhen we got there, the only vegan appetizer was the fried pickles. I've had good fries pickles, but these were limp and soggy. We then searched the menu to find something we could eat. There was no mention of vegan options on the menu. The restaurant is decorated with taxidermy animals and alligator heads/skulls. 90% of the menu was meat. Most of the rest had cheese. We had to choose between asking the server if the veggie burger and bun were vegan and then ordering without mayo, or a Thai curry dish (unless it uses prepackaged Thai sauces, which often include fish oil). Since the restaurant was packed and was clearly more of a carnivorous type of place, we decided not to bother the staff. We left, and went to the Present Moment Cafe, where almost everything is vegan (including some amazing ice cream!)
This was a bit of a hassle, since I had my extremely hungry three and six year old kids with me, and my husband and I were trying to celebrate my mother-in-law's visit. Reviews mentioned tempeh and all sorts of other veggie foods. We saw none of that.
Pros: Nice area of town
Cons: Not vegan friendly, Decorated with dead animals, Serves mostly meat.
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rakesh_yadav
Points +81
Mehh.... - Edit
I and my girl friend visited this place to grab a quick lunch. We ordered something called "chipwich". It was sort of a sandwich. It seemed that the chef just made it in a hurry. The salad was awful with stale veggies! Neither would I go there again nor would I recommend it to someone else based on this experience. The homemade potato chips were pretty nice though.
Read morePros: Nice ambiance, Nice homemade chips
Cons: Bad food
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Soul2Soul Educare
Points +1102
Best place for vegans/vegetarians/ in St Augustine - Edit
This restaurant was just awesome for us. Everything on the menu had a vegan/vegetarian option. Plus the selections were delicious. We always have a problem eating out because my husband is 90% vegan, my son is vegetarian and I am mostly vegan and gluten free - so to find a restaurant that accommodates all our needs is generally not easy but Floridian did that plus much more. They even had vegan, gluten free dessert too! I ate the Floridian salad with tempeh, my son ate the not-mac and cheese with tempeh and my husband ate a spicy melt with blackened tofu. Then we ordered a vegan, gluten free chocolate cake and carrot cake - everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I also tried their birch cola - interesting taste.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan/vegetarian options, lots of gluten-free options, service is great
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no whey!
Points +214
Ask for eggless fried green tomatoes - Edit
I went back and forth on what i should order and just made a split second decision when asked. It was one of those situations. Too many things sounded amazing. We also ordered a sampler plate with fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, and bread with spreads. When we got the appetizer, I asked if the pickles/tomatoes were made with eggs in the batter. The server said they could have been made that way, if I had asked for them that way, and I knew it was my mistake for not asking when we ordered. But when our food came, she brought a couple extra FGT slices made without eggs, no charge. I was very grateful and they were very good.
Read moreI had the veggie burger, which is handmade with black beans and sweet potatoes. It was delicious! I have to mention that if you are only familiar with Boca Burger/Morningstar Farms veggie patties, these are a little different. Handmade burgers aren't firm patties, they're more like falafel in texture perhaps. I like them better in fact. Just a warning. ALSO! let the FGT(fried green tomatoes) cool before you bite into them. The inside is hotter than the outside.
Pros: vegan FGT, tempeh, handmade veg burger
Cons: can't order drinks at yr table(?)
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Astonangel
Points +185
Excellent - Edit
We went there twice for lunch and once for dinner - in a span of three days. Excellent service - always good to be recognized the second time! Good salads and really good vegetarian burger/sandwich options. Excellent fried green tomatoes. Not-so-Mac and cheese was so-so. Yummy apple pie! And a serious portion too! Outdoor seating is fun!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable staff , Small and cosy, Small choice but good
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Doritto
Points +34
TEMPAH!! - Edit
Although it was super busy and we had to kick back drinking in the bar for a long while it was worth the wait. Great organic and vegan dishes on the menu. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal...Definately going back next time i'm there.
Read morePros: whole fresh food, friendly staff, good menu
Cons: super busy, have to buy booze in the bar only. , city bylaw, big church with 100ft
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lynnkz
Points +32
loved it - Edit
My husband and I visited recently, and got the Tofu N'Dumplings and the Tofu Floridian to share. I loved both, but my husband thought the N'Dumplings was like eating a big bowl of gravy and the Tofu Floridian was greasy... however he's from NY and I'm a multi-generation Florida native- if it's not a little greasy and covered in gravy, it's not worth eating! He did like it enough to go again, and plans to try either the Indialantic or the Banh-Mi Sandwich. I would get the Tofu Floridian again, or the Indialantic as well. The host and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating- no problems with our vegan requests, and the bartender was helpful and knowledgeable. (There are alcohol licensing issues which are strange but not a big deal- you can still enjoy beer or wine if you like.) I'll post again with reviews of our next meal here!
Read morePros: excellent, healthy, reasonable for the area, friendly staff
Cons: alcohol policy is strange
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soopernish
Points +53
One of the best vegan meals I have ever had. - Edit
I went to The Floridian for dinner and ordered the tofu and dumplings. It is not a vegan dish, but it was easy enough for the kitchen staff to make it vegan for me, and it seemed like it was not an unusual request.
Read moreThe tofu and dumplings were served with a salad of mixed greens, and the server suggested a rich, vegan, curry-tasting dressing which I savored. The main dish was marinated tofu and small, doughy dumplings in a creamy sauce. The biscuits it usually comes with are not vegan, so I was given toasted baguette instead, and it was filling and great, and one of the best vegan dishes I have ever eaten that I have not cooked myself.
I could not finish my whole meal. There was a vegan chocolate mousse cupcake dessert option, but I did not order it.
Pros: Large portions, Delicious, Server happy to give vegan modifications
Cons: Not vegan, Not very healthy
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