Salt Water Cowboys
Anastasia Island, St Augustine
Restaurant in St Augustine, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Salt Water Cowboys is a practical St Augustine pick when the goal is a relaxed, easygoing dinner rather than a chef-led destination meal. Cross-shop Asado Life for a more food-focused plan, Conch House Restaurant for another casual coastal option, and Bar Citra or Sunday when the setting or occasion needs a different tone.
About Salt Water Cowboys
Salt Water Cowboys is a St Augustine option with a casual dress code and dinner-hour service Tuesday through Sunday. Hours are Monday closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 4–9 PM; and Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM. Beyond those basics, specific details such as cuisine, signature dishes, chef, prices, seating, and service format are not available, so plan around the schedule and casual setting.
Use it as an evening option when those hours fit your plans, and confirm any menu, accessibility, dietary, group, or other practical details directly before going. If you are comparing dinner possibilities, consider Salt Water Cowboys alongside other dining without assuming a particular format or specialty.
Use it for an easy dinner plan, not for specific details
Salt Water Cowboys is a casual St Augustine venue open for evening service Tuesday through Sunday, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. It is not possible to make claims about a named chef, defined cuisine lane, tasting format, signature dishes, pricing, or awards.
For a simple evening plan, build around the known hours and casual dress code. If you are deciding among other options, compare Salt Water Cowboys with Asado Life, Conch House Restaurant, Lotus Noodle Bar, Sunday, or Bar Citra, then check current details directly with the venues before committing.
Where it fits in a St Augustine lineup
For visitors building a broader food weekend, Salt Water Cowboys fits as a casual St Augustine dinner possibility based on its schedule. Pair it with other dining only after checking the current menu, availability, and practical details you care about. For broader planning, use Our full St Augustine restaurants guide, then round out the stay with Our full St Augustine hotels guide, Our full St Augustine bars guide, Our full St Augustine wineries guide, and Our full St Augustine experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 299 Dondanville Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Website
- saltwatercowboysfl.com
- Phone
- +19044712332
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Salt Water Cowboys settles quietly along the estuary, favoring provenance over performance. The writing emphasizes place — the Matanzas and Tolomato rivers and the nearby Atlantic — and the restaurant leans into that geography rather than the theatrics of the historic district. That local-first bent gives the spot a relaxed, neighborhood charm: it feels less like a staged destination and more like a coastal joint where the day’s catch and the view do the talking. Expect an unpretentious, steady atmosphere that highlights seafood and the rhythms of working water rather than trend-driven flash.
Best For
This is a straightforward coastal option for people who want fresh, locally sourced seafood without the fuss of downtown tourist rows. Because it sits on a quieter stretch of St. Augustine Beach and foregrounds estuary-to-table sourcing, it works well for relaxed lunches and dinners with family or friends, especially when the appeal is the view and the day’s local catch. The setting rewards lingering over plates and watching tide- and weather-driven activity on the water rather than high-energy late-night revelry.
Ordering Tips
Menus here emphasize local estuaries and Florida waters, so start by asking what came in that day. Signature plates to try include the blackened shrimp with grits and the fried gator tail, and the ribs-and-shrimp combo showcases a heartier, crowd-pleasing side of the menu. Given the restaurant’s sourcing focus, the kitchen often highlights species pulled from nearby waters — asking the server about the daily catch will steer you toward the freshest options and the preparations the kitchen recommends.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic wooden building with old St. Augustine photos, stuffed animals, and a fun, casual atmosphere overlooking the river among oaks.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- blackened shrimp
- grits
- fried gator tail
- ribs and shrimp
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 299 Dondanville Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Asado Life, Notable alternative
- Conch House Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Lotus Noodle Bar, Notable alternative
- Sunday, Notable alternative
- Bar Citra, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in St Augustine
Choose Salt Water Cowboys when the group wants the lower-pressure St Augustine dinner: casual, easy to understand, and less dependent on a highly specific dining format. Asado Life is the stronger pick when the meal itself needs to carry the night, especially for diners who want a more focused restaurant choice rather than a flexible local fallback.
Conch House Restaurant is the closest comparison for a relaxed coastal-feeling meal, so the choice comes down to which room and mood better fit the group. For a different kind of dinner, Lotus Noodle Bar gives the decision a clearer cuisine direction, while Sunday reads better for a softer, more occasion-friendly plan.
If the night is as much about drinks and atmosphere as dinner, Bar Citra is the smarter cross-shop. Salt Water Cowboys is the practical choice when booking ease and a relaxed setting matter; pick one of the peers when the group needs a more defined experience.
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Compare Salt Water Cowboys
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Water Cowboys | St Augustine | No published awards |
| Asado Life | St Augustine | No published awards |
| Conch House Restaurant | St Augustine | No published awards |
| Lotus Noodle Bar | St Augustine | No published awards |
| Sunday | St Augustine | No published awards |
| Bar Citra | St Augustine | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Salt Water Cowboys?
Dinner is the option. Salt Water Cowboys is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 4–9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM; it is closed Monday. Lunch hours are not available.
Can Salt Water Cowboys accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not available. Salt Water Cowboys has a casual dress code and evening hours Tuesday through Sunday. If you are planning for a group, confirm availability and seating details directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Salt Water Cowboys?
Other options to compare include Asado Life, Bar Citra, Conch House Restaurant, Lotus Noodle Bar, and Sunday, along with other dining. Check each venue's current hours, menu, and practical details before deciding.
What should a first-timer know about Salt Water Cowboys?
Plan around these basics: Salt Water Cowboys is in St Augustine, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday, and is open for evening service Tuesday through Sunday. Specific claims about cuisine, prices, signature dishes, chef, seating, or service format are not available, so confirm those details directly if they matter to your visit.
Is Salt Water Cowboys good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically available. If the listed evening hours and casual dress code fit what you want, it may be worth considering, but confirm any practical details directly with Salt Water Cowboys before going.
