O'Steen's Restaurant

4.7(3,927)

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Location & Hours

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205 Anastasia Blvd
St Augustine, Florida 32080
United States

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Hours

Current open or closed status is unavailable.

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(904) 829-6974

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About O'Steen's Restaurant

Popular, cash-only eatery serves up shellfish & fried shrimp alongside other seafood specialties.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 18, 2025.

4.7/5

Based on 3,927 reviews

Recent Reviews

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MLaDonna M1

a week ago

Hometown favorite! The best shrimp in town. Not your typical breading, it’s a local thing. The sides offer fresh vegetable choices. Deserts are great!! FYI, no more coconut pie, the baker retired :-( ...

Toni Margison

a week ago

Visited with friends and coworkers. Delicious shrimp, Cole slaw, and pickled cucumbers. The hush puppies were the best I’ve ever tasted. Light, fluffy, and flavorful. Highly recommend the Datil Pepper...

maddie evans

a month ago

Best fried (to perfection) shrimp I have ever tasted! The secret sauce is super yummy. I have eaten hush puppies from all over the south, and these were the most delicious hush pups I have ever had! M...

Kikki Bottums

a month ago

Wow! We did not have a wait for we sat at counter, but do expect one. But food is worth waiting for . Had the fried flounder and daughter had the cat fish. Perfect. Everyone is so pleasant and always ...

Terry Sherman

5 months ago

"World famous" probably gets thrown around more than it should, but in this case it's the literal truth. The BEST fried shrimp I've ever had, and I'm a Florida native whose been to hundreds of seafood...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a highly positive dining experience, emphasizing exceptional food quality and a worthwhile visit. The restaurant is described as a "hometown favorite" with food that is "worth waiting for."

Customer Favorites

The fried shrimp is overwhelmingly praised as the best, with unique breading and perfect crispiness. Hush puppies are also a standout item, described as light, fluffy, and the best ever tasted. Key lime pie and Datil pepper sauce are frequently mentioned as delicious additions.

Atmosphere & Service

The staff is noted for being pleasant and attentive. While wait times are expected, particularly if you don't sit at the counter, the overall experience is not negatively impacted.

Value & Quality

Prices are considered reasonable, with customers emphasizing the excellent quality of the food. The fresh vegetable sides and overall preparation of the dishes are highlighted as positive aspects.

Areas for Improvement

The coconut pie is no longer available due to the baker's retirement, which is a disappointment to some customers. The restaurant could consider selling its popular Datil pepper sauce.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to praise the consistently high quality of the shrimp, hush puppies, and Datil pepper sauce. There is a recurring emphasis on the food being worth the wait, suggesting continued popularity.