Barnacle Bill's - St. Augustine, FL

Barnacle Bill's is a seafood restaurant specializing in fried shrimp and featuring hot sauce and hot wings made with the locally-grown datil pepper.

66% Approval Rating (6 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Devil Drops (N/A)

Wings ($7.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Datil peppers have long been a locally-favored backyard crop in the St. Augustine area, originally brought to the area in the late 18th century in the hands of Minorcans who came to work the once-ubiquitous indigo fields and finally settled in St. Augustine. The exact ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

3/21/2005 - Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle, $25

Map & Directions

451 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL
904-471-2434

http://www.barnaclebillsonline.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"Datil peppers and chicken wings are an inspired combo, enriched with plenty of butter and garlic. Of course, blue cheese dressing comes alongside."
Michael Stern

"A close view of a single fried shrimp. There is datil pepper in the breading, but only a hint of heat."
Michael Stern

"The one dish unique to St. Augustine: Minorcan clam chowder. It is a vegetable-rich brew made with tomatoes and given an exclamation mark by the addition of datil peppers. "
Michael Stern

"That bottle in the background really is quite devilish -- an excellent addition for anything you want smokin' hot."
Michael Stern

"If you had any doubts as you approached the front door, a view of the hostess's podium just inside will let you know that Barnacle Bill's definitely is a seafood restaurant."
Michael Stern

"Barnacle Bill's has two locations in St. Augustine. This is the older one, located downtown."
Michael Stern