What an incredible time at the 29th annual Taste of St. Augustine! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, supported our amazing local food scene, and voted for your favorite restaurants. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you, along with all the talented restaurants and food trucks who participated and made the event unforgettable.
We’re also proud to share that proceeds from the event benefit EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, which has supported mental health and recovery services in St. Johns County since 1973.
And now… a big shoutout to our winners (listed left to right):
🏆 People’s Choice – The Reef: North Beach Fish Taco
🏆 Best Upscale Taste – Casa Maya: Ceviche
🏆 Best Ethnic Taste – African Love Kitchen: Piri Piri Coffee Chicken
🏆 Best Family Dining – Meehan’s Irish Pub: Chicken Curry Pita Pocket
🏆 Best Dessert – Three Moons Food Truck: Peanut Butter Pie with house-made chocolate sauce & whipped cream
Congratulations to all! 👏
Thank you again for making this event such a delicious success. ❤️
Relax and enjoy quality time with your friends and family in the lounge area, where you’ll find restrooms conveniently nearby! Every VIP pass includes five Taste tickets. Additionally, when you purchase 2 VIP tickets, you’ll receive a preferred parking pass to make your visit even more convenient.
VIP tickets are limited, so don’t wait!
Join us in celebrating 29 years of culinary excellence, local flavors, and community spirit while supporting a fantastic cause!
This year’s Taste of St. Augustine will be EPIC, with more exciting activities planned. Start your day with Race to the Taste, a 5K run or walk, and then get ready to savor delicious dishes from more than 20 local food trucks and restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment and have fun in the Kid Zone!
A great time was had by all at the 28th Annual Taste of St. Augustine in 2025
The Taste had a great crowd, great food, great music and was a great time!
🎸🔥 Big Papa Fish is ready to ROCK the TASTE! 🔥🎸
Get ready for a high-energy performance from Big Papa Fish — a powerhouse trio bringing bone-crushing sound and from-the-gut songwriting to the stage!
Blending classic rock, 80’s New Wave, blues, and old-school rock ‘n’ roll, their music explodes with rumbling guitars, freight-train rhythms, and electrifying stage presence. Born from the gritty soul of Jacksonville and inspired by the swamps of Louisiana, their sound fuses the spirit of the ’50s–’80s with a fresh, modern edge.
🎤 Meet the Trio:
🎸 George Brackens – Lead Guitar & Vocals
🎸 Ace Winn – Bass legend & Vocals
🥁 Robert Washington – Drums
From blues to big ’80s vibes, reggae to straight-up rock, Big Papa Fish delivers a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart. 💥
Don’t miss this rock ‘n’ roll supergroup as they wow the crowd at the TASTE! 🎶✨
This 6-piece powerhouse out of Jacksonville brings high-energy performances packed with classic & modern rock, country, blues, funk, and dance hits from the 1960s–2020s. Whether it’s a bar crowd, festival stage, or private event — they know how to keep the party going!
🎤 Meet the Band:
🎙️ Glen Dewberry – Vocals
🎸 Vinnie Torelli – Lead Guitar/Vocals
🎸 David Lee – Bass/Vocals
🥁 Jim Flautt – Drums
🎹 Keith Hall – Keys
You’ve seen them rocking venues like Arnold’s Lounge, Palace Saloon, and Beach Bowl — and they’re actively booking shows across North Florida!
If you love Southern Rock vibes, country grooves, and dance floor favorites, The RoadRunners Band delivers every time. 🎸💃🕺
In addition to “The Taste”, we are hosting a family-friendly 5K race called, “Race to the Taste!” This race is a run/walk event meant for everyone! The event starts at the Amphitheatre at 10:30 am and runs through Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Learn more here: racetothetaste.org
