My husband and I discovered this little gem a few years back and it has easily become our favorite, never missing an opportunity to dine there when we are in beautiful St. Augustine, FL. The appetizers are delightful, the salads lovely and the entrees are generous and original. The staff has always been gracious and accommodating making thoughtful suggestions that... more

My husband and I ate here on our last night in St. Augustine. We're sorry we didn't discover this place sooner. It was truly one of the better meals we've ever eaten. We each had the surf and turf. What a great choice! The steaks, scallops and shrimp were all fresh, cooked to perfection and served piping hot. My husband... more

After reading all the great reviews I was suprisingly disappointed with both the food and service at the Purple Olive last night, although the restaurant itself was restful and quiet. No screaming toddlers or loud drunk patrons disrupted the relaxed atmosphere. When we arrived we were seated promptly and given menus. We waited some time for our waitress to take... more

I have actually eaten there more than once, but the last time was one of the best meals I ever had. We sampled almost every appetizer on the menu.(We had a group of 5) Not only was each dish absolutely delicious but the presentation was beautiful and artistic, and the portions were excellent, especially compared to other places with a... more

Purple Olive is ill served by its location. People looking for the sort of food you would generally find in a strip mall may not expect a tablecloth restaurant of the quality, attention to detail and somewhat higher prices that Purple Olive offers. At the same time, folks who would not mind having and paying for that sort of meal... more

My husband and I had dinner at the Purple Olive. It was a great experience. The food was excellent and so was the service. My husband had the steak and I had the salmon. Both were very well prepared and the portions were generous. In fact, my husband said his steak was one of the best he's ever had. My... more

The food was good, not to mention the great service from the very attractive waiters. The meals during the "Early Bird" time was very reasonably priced. I personally didn't like the soup but the wine was great! We were the only people there under the age or 60 but it was a quiet, possibly romantic atmosphere. more

Don't go by it's location because it's nothing special. Inside it's colorful and yet soothing with an incredible wait staff. This is the only restaurant in St. Augustine that locals will willingly wait an hour to get into on a Saturday night. It works as both a fun night out or a special occasion destination. Phenomenal menu with all the... more

I reserved the restaurant in April for a private party to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary, and these folks really made me look good. The owners, Peter and Deidre we very pleasant in helping me plan the event in the weeks ahead of time. When the time came, the table was beautifully set, and they even had music from the... more