Our menu specializes in a variety of seafood,steaks, chicken and pasta dishes as well as a vegetarian menu, appetizers and yummy desserts.

DId you know? Santa Maria Restaurant started out in 1763 as a landing for ships to dock at and unload cargo, back when St. Augustine was still a fledgling city. Almost 200 years later, Louis and Marguerite Connell opened a restaurant on the crumbling landing, fixing up the structure so that it still survives today. 

Interesting Fact: Some time in the mid 50s my grandfather made friends with a man who owned a boat that was a replica of the Santa Maria ship and allowed him to dock it behind the restaurant. People in town got into the habit of saying they were going to the Santa Maria and so he eventually changed the name of the restaurant.

Children are always welcome

Children are always welcome at The Santa Maria and our Kids Menu offers selections that even the pickiest of little eaters cannot refuse. The Connell family tradition of casual dining continues and reservations are not accepted. We have a first come, first serve policy. We open daily at noon. Hours on Wednesdays are seasonal, Please call ahead. Closing times are seasonal as well so please call ahead if dining after 9p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. We look forward to serving you!

Specialize in many things

Our menu specializes in a variety of seafood,steaks, chicken and pasta dishes as well as a vegetarian menu, appetizers and yummy desserts. We have a spectacular lounge stocked with a nice selection of liquors, wines, domestic beers, micro brews and imported beers.

history

After Hurricane Dora my grandparents rebuilt the restaurant. It has always been a family run restaurant providing jobs for us all, Grandparents, Mom & Dad, Myself and my brothers, aunts, nieces, in-laws as well as many friends. In 1970 my grandfather died and my grandmother along with my Dad and Mom took over operations. My father being the builder at heart that he is has made the place what it is today after many many remodels. My grandmother passed away in fall of 2001. Since then my parents, Myself and my 2 brothers have been keeping the restaurant afloat. It has been a struggle to say the least and honestly every year it gets harder. But thanks to visitors and loyal customers, The Santa Maria is alive and well. The Santa Maria is a special kind of restaurant with a rich history unlike any other restaurant here in our great city. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you, so you too can be a part of it's grand legacy.

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