Ice Plant Bar

Love this place! Wish it was closer to home. The drinks and food are amazing. You have to get the fish dip with the kettle chips and pickles. And the pimento cheese spread with garlic butter toast points are yummy. I had no more room for a full entree so I ordered the pork belly sliders and they did not disappoint. My son got the burger with bacon and a fried egg and he loved it. He saved some pimento for his fries. My mother ordered the fried chicken and hoecakes with collard greens and she said they were the best she had outside of cooking at home. Highly recommend.

- Lola Kemick -

It was a rainy night on Sunday but the place was crowded with happy, dry people. We sat at the gorgeous, vintage bar and were served by Kedwin and his colleagues. We started by sharing the large arugula salad- a nice healthy start to a rich and tasty dinner. I had the shrimp and grits- version is called something else, but it was deliciously soupy and featured local shrimp. My fiancé had the chicken and hoe cakes. Kedwin offered us a cocktail when he heard that we were engaged- he made us an exotic non alcoholic concoction to accommodate my guy's alcohol free lifestyle- and then he toasted with us. It was a wonderful celebration! Thank you Kedwin and the rest of the staff!

- Janet Rabe-Meyer -

Great place to stop in St. Augustine. The restaurant is in the same building as the St. Augustine distillery so you can do 2 things at once. Awesome space in original ice house setting. Unique menu featuring locally produced ingredients. I had the 2 egg offering that had their homemade bread. The meal was fantastic. When you're done eating, take the distillery tour & sample their bourbon & gin.

- Michael Richardson -

Some restaurants win you over with the food. Others with the atmosphere. The Ice Plant manages to do both, and it does it without feeling forced. The building alone sets the tone. Housed in a former industrial ice warehouse that feels like it has been standing there for a century, even if the exact decade is hard to pin down, the space has earned character. Thick walls, high ceilings, and old bones you can feel the moment you walk in. The industrial lighting, exposed elements, and bar layout lean into that history instead of covering it up, and it works beautifully. But the space would mean nothing if the food did not hold up. Fortunately, it absolutely does. A lot of restaurants love to claim they are a scratch kitchen. At The Ice Plant, you do not have to be told. You can taste it. Every dish we ordered felt deliberate and well built, not assembled. The standout for me was the half pound cheeseburger, which was easily one of the best burgers I have had in a very long time. Perfectly cooked, balanced, and satisfying without trying to be clever for the sake of it. The appetizers were just as strong, especially the focaccia bread, which is non negotiable. Get it. Do not overthink it. That single dish tells you everything you need to know about how seriously they take the basics. The bar deserves its own mention. There is a great beer selection if that is your lane, but the craft cocktail program is where things really shine. Thoughtful, well executed drinks served in a space that actually feels like a bar, not just a place that happens to pour alcohol. Service hit the sweet spot. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being intrusive. The kind of service that quietly improves your night instead of distracting from it. Whether you are looking for a memorable lunch, a relaxed dinner, or just a great bar to settle into, The Ice Plant belongs on your short list in St. Augustine. We will absolutely be back, and not just once.

- Blair Witkowski -

Excellent dinner for our party of 9. All good came out together and hot. Truffle fries are a must! The solo sauce was perfect. Every dinner was delicious. Service was great. Drinks were fabulous.

- Nicole P -

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing dining experience at Ice Plant Bar in St. Augustine, FL! The food was absolutely top-notch — everything tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I had the Caesar salad with blackened chicken, and wow… I’m usually not a fan of kale, but this one totally won me over! The flavors were bold and balanced perfectly — the huge homemade croutons, tangy capers, and that touch of lemon brought it all together beautifully. My wife ordered the fried chicken with gravy, collard greens, and hoecakes, and it was out of this world. The hoecakes were like the perfect mix between a pancake and cornbread — crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside. Every bite was pure Southern comfort. The ambiance was just as impressive. The restaurant is inside a restored 1920s building, keeping all that old charm intact — high ceilings, vintage details, and even a 1940s delivery truck parked outside . It feels like stepping back in time but with modern craft and flavor. We both loved every minute and every bite. I’d eat here again anytime — one of those rare places that nails both the food and the experience. Highly recommend!

- Travis Garcia -

Great first time here. Good, strong drinks with reasonable prices and a small cute little covered outdoor area where you can stand around and enjoy the weather. This is an awesome place to wrap up the day after finishing the distillery tour first.

- Keith Keiser -