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Salt Water Cowboy's

299 Dondanville Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-6403
904-471-2332
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Ranked #133 of 305 restaurants in Saint Augustine
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Edwardsville, IL
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43 reviews 43 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The restaurant was recommended as being their favorite by my brother who visits the area regularly. It is located South of St. Augustine on one of the islands and overlooks a wetland area. It is down a side street and not in a location you are going to just stumble across, but worth the trip and not that hard to... More

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Saint Augustine Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Consistently good food, but the service is average...I love the theme and the food. I am not sure if they don't have enough servers/cooks or what. Our last meal the food was cold, but that was the only time that happened.

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Detroit, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

first the staff were extremely friendly right as soon as you entered. They were able to quickly support our physically impaired person. Next the wait staff (Sean for us) took or drink orders. We selected appetizers of potatoes skins and corn nuggets. They were of ample size and quantity and hot. The menu had individual and com meals. I had... More

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Cincinnati
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Loved the menu...from aligator tail to frog legs...they have it all and it is delicious! The restaurant has wonderful atmosphere and the staff was very nice.

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Sandersville, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The food was OK the service was OK, but I wouldn't go back given all the choices in St Augustine. I would think a seafood restaurant at the beach would have the best shrimp money could buy, but I was not impressed.

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Redford, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I have been going to Saltwater cowboy's for over two decades. I recommend this place to EVERYONE coming to stay in the area or at my vacation home here at the beach. Great food, interesting spot to view "real" old Florida charm....right on the inter-coastal waterway, right off A1A. Great dishes, from the basic fried shrimp (best ever anywhere), incredible... More

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Byron Center, MI
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We didn't see this on one of the top rated restaurants. We have gone to St. Augustine many times and we love going to SWC. Dining on the water with a gorgeous sunset can't be beaten. In addition we always get good food. Sheepshead fish is wonderful. I enjoyed and loved the soft shelled crab, my husband the batter friend... More

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Wendell, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My family, adults and children recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant. The view is so beautiful- we got to watch the sun set over the marsh. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. He was young but very efficient. And the food was great! My sister tried frog legs and alligator tail for the first time. And... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

My mother could only eat fish because of a medical condition, so we decided to go to a fish and BBQ restraunt while we were on vacation. Once there the waitress told me that there were no ribs; Ribs were included in almost every BBQ item. So I had to go with something else and it came out undercooked and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Read other reviews and almost did not visit. So glad we gave it a shot! Staff was great and family raved about stuff tilapia. I would advice getting dressing on the side. The house is wonderful but better if you add!

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