O'Steen's Restaurant
A budget-friendly historic fried seafood joint on the east side of the Bridge of Lions, famous for fried shrimp with datil pepper sauce and Minorcan clam chowder, drawing constant lines of locals.
A modest little eatery located at the entrance of Anastasia Island, just across the Bridge of Lions. The signature dish is butterflied fried shrimp lightly coated in batter, which diners traditionally dip in a pink sauce mixed with datil pepper sauce. The tomato-based Minorcan clam chowder carries a spicy datil kick and has won local chowder competitions. The restaurant fills up quickly during lunch and early dinner hours, and peak times can involve long waits. It is cash-only (an ATM is available inside) and does not serve alcohol. It is recommended to avoid peak dining hours.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-20:30, Closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Bridge of Lions
- González–Alvarez House
- Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
- Plaza de la Constitución
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Casa Monica Hotel
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum