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PURPLE OLIVE

4255 A1A South, Suite 6, Seaside Plaza, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
9044611250
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Ranked #16 of 305 restaurants in Saint Augustine
Price range: $10 - $20
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse, International, Bistro
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Spokane, Washington, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

We had the baked scallops and seriously could not stop talking about how delicious they were! My husband and I try scallops wherever we go and these were some of the best we've ever had! The staff was friendly and helpful and although the prices aren't inexpensive we thought it was worth the price

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New York City, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Visiting the beautiful St Augustine and finally tried the Purple Olive restaraunt and what a great meal I had and the service was also outstanding.wouldn't think much from the outside but what a great treat once the food came .once again another great restaraunt in beautiful St Augustine Florida

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Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Food selection was unusual was exceptionally good. Expresso rub Gorgonzola pork loin with carmelized onions with mash potatoes and vegetables!! I had the Ahi blackened with a mild ginger sauce! Both of us had the fresh tomato basil soup which was served just perfectly and at the right temperature. Off the beaten path but definitely worth the drive.

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Buffalo, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Decided to go to this restaurant based on other TA reviews, and was not disappointed. Driven past this location dozens of times, and would have never thought about going there - located in a small strip plaza with a dog groomer on one side, empty storefront on the other. Terriftic food from the soup to the desserts, great service and... More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

The location is a bit remote but once you are in the restaurant, the ambiance is quaint. We were served quickly. Our meals were hot and the dishes that we choose contained plenty of seafood. No picking around to find them. The quantity is plentiful. Unfortunately, that didn't leave us with any place for desert. Maybe on a return trip,... More

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St Augustine FL
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46 reviews 46 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This restaurant has won multiple awards during the 5 years I have been in St Augustine, but it is a little out of the way for me so I never had a chance to go. A friend and I wanted to try something new last weekend and I convinced him to go here. The restaurant is in a strip mall... More

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Loveland, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The freshest ingrediants (seafood) and the tastest ingrediants. The staff is attentive and knowledgable. Top it all off with large portions and reasonable pricing and you've got a winner.

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Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This is by far the best restaurant on the island. Tucked away in a corner of a strip center, don't overlook The Purple Olive. Eat here once and you'll not go back to the big chain restaurants...food, service, atmoshpere are top notch. As i'm writing this, it just occured to me....it's dinner time....off to the Olive.

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Cincinnati
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Have eaten at the Purple Olive several times, always between 5:00 and 6:30 for the early bird special. The food is very, very good. Unlike other early bird specials, there is a wide range of choices, all presented beautifully. Bread, olive oil, and a spice/cheese mix are always served with the drinks. The house wine is fine, nothing special. Service... More

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Ballentine, South Carolina
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

We ate here for dinner. We arrived between 5 and 6:30 pm to take advantage of the early bird menu. Prices were very reasonable and food was good. Service was excellent. They do have priority seating available via their website with 24 hour notice.

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