St. John's River Grille

Cheryl Cooper

UPDATED REVIEW JULY 3, 2022: I need to update my review, unfortunately. Mostly to make management aware. You guys have a good thing there. Don't blow it! The location is beautiful. The only one like it unless you drive to Astor or Debary. My husband's parents were in town for my sister-in-law's 30th wedding anniversary. We love the river and our last experience was great so we wanted to take them here for their last night. Seven adults and three children. Upon arrival at 6:30 on a Sunday, we were notified that they were doing fried food only and a few other random menu items. So we decide to sit down anyway. We were seated on the back open porch which was gorgeous. It was raining, but it was protected and we saw manatees floating by and even a double rainbow. As we were ordering our drinks, the waitress (who was very sweet) informs us that maybe the kitchen will "open back up" because another large party just came in. So obviously they COULD do other food, they just wouldn't. So we ask if they can do the Gator Mac and Cheese in particular. The waitress went to ask the kitchen and they say yes.... well, for $16, they brought out fried gator bites on top of a child's microwaved Mac and cheese. We know because my other niece got the kids mac and cheese and it was the exact same thing. My niece was disappointed because it has been so good before. It is supposed to be in a creamy sauce with sauteed peppers and onions. We ate the gator bites off the top, and stuck the Mac and Cheese at the kids table where it belonged... I will say the wings were very good. My sister-in-law got the Paris Mule and it was literally only ginger beer, none of the other mixers or liquor it was supposed to have. So while we will probably return because this is the only choice in the area, management should know and take heed. To be a successful restaurant, you need to be consistent. We all work hard for our money... and we chose to dine with you. Your location is beautiful! Don't blow it! PRIOR REVIEW IN MAY 2022. We pulled in on our boat. Such a beautiful restaurant and outside screened area. We had Tessa as our waitress. She was amazing!!! So friendly and pleasant and really really good, remembered everything!! Our fish sandwiches and wings were amazing. And also the Mermaid bucket. Sooooo good! Thank you so much, TESSA!!

Michael Thomas

We had the pleasure of having Tessa as our server and she was/is great. Always smiling and attentive. We have been back several times and always ask to be seated with her. The food is good also and most of the time it doesn’t take long to get it.

Barry Pickett

Nice spot on the river. Roof bar is good but little shade so can get hot in the day. Parking is adequate with reserved area by the entry for motorcycles. The folks are nice and the food is good. Go. Check them out!

Ashlee Cortez

AMAZING! We had lunch on the rooftop with Hank and Rachel! Service was outstanding! The peel and eat shrimp were extremely fresh and delicious! My husband enjoyed the gator tail and the drinks were spot on! Looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend this place!