The Gourmet Hut

“Happiness is… a meal outside… great food and great company!

A Unique Outdoor Dining Experience

“The best al fresco dining in St. Augustine!“

The Gourmet Hut offers a unique outdoor-only dining experience at the old Blacksmith’s Shop. This is a South African family-owned restaurant, founded by Wendy Relph. Great food, a friendly and professional staff – it’s the most charming outdoor garden to sit and share a meal in the sun or under the stars with the people you care about! Located just across from the St. Augustine bay front marina and the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

Hours

Monday: 3 pm – 9 pm

Tuesday: 3 pm – 9 pm

Thursday: 3 pm – 9 pm

Friday: 9 am – 10 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm

Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm

BRUNCH MENU

Belgian Waffles with Berries – $14 House made Belgian waffles with with berry reduction
Eggs Benedict – $15 Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes
Blacksmith’s Steak & Eggs – $21 7 oz filet mignon, three poached eggs. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast
Cast Iron Shrimp & Grits – $15 Blackened Creole seasoned shrimp served over stone ground grits. Topped with cheddar cheese
Smoked Salmon Lox – $18 Nova Scotia smoked salmon, red onion, capers, and cream cheese served on a toasted bagel
Avocado Toast – $14 Powdered with Cinnamon and sugar. Served with maple syrup and fresh seasonal berries
Fruit & Granola Breakfast Bowl – $12 Seasonal berries, local honey, Greek yogurt, granola, shaved coconut
Spanish Frittata – $14 Baked eggs, Chorizo, onion, peppers, and Swiss cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes

Chef’s Charcuterie Board – $25 Assorted meats, imported cheeses, fruit, pickled vegetables, olives, jam, toasted crostini
Smoked Salmon Charcuterie – $22 Nova Scotia smoked salmon, onion, capers, cream cheese, chives, lemon, toasted crostini
Classic Bruschetta – $16 Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, melted cheddar cheese, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, over toasted crostini
Mussels in White Wine – $22 Mussels in white wine and garlic sauce with fresh lemon, tomatoes, and onions. Served with toasted crostini
Hummus & Naan – $15 Roasted red pepper hummus with fresh vegetables and Naan bread
Shrimp Ceviche – $16 Served with Naan bread Naan bread
Black & Bleu Salad – $23 Mixed greens, sliced filet mignon, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and House vinaigrette
Pear & Walnut Salad – $15 Mixed greens, sliced pears, walnuts, dried cranberries, Bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
French Onion Soup – $11 With crostini crouton, topped with melted Gruyere cheese
Soup of the Day – $11 (Cup $6) Ask you server for the soup special of the day

Turkey Bacon Club – $14 Stacked with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayo on French bread. Served with pickle and potato salad
BLT with Avocado – $12 Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo on French bread. Served with potato salad or fresh fruit
Veggie Sandwich – $12 Spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, avocado, and mayo on French bread. Served with potato salad or fresh fruit
Classic Ham & Cheese Pannini – $14 Deli ham, melted cheddar, and pickle on a Sourdough panini. Served with pickle and potato salad
Pesto Turkey Panini – $14 Turkey, mozzarella, tomato, basil, and pesto on Sourdough. Served with pickle and potato salad

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Chef’s Charcuterie Board – $25 Assorted meats, gourmet cheeses, fruit, olives, toasted crostini
Smoked Salmon Charcuterie-$22 Nova Scotia smoked salmon, onion, capers, cream cheese, chives, lemon, toasted crostini
Lamb Lollipops – $24 Seasoned with rosemary and spices. Served with mint sauce
Classic Bruschetta – $16 Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, melted cheddar cheese, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, over toasted crostini
Mussels in White Wine – $22 Mussels in white wine and garlic sauce with fresh lemon, tomatoes, and onions. Served with toasted crostini
Hummus & Naan – $15 Roasted red pepper hummus with fresh vegetables and Naan bread
Shrimp Ceviche – $16 Served with Naan bread Naan bread

Soups & Salads

Garden Salad – $9 Served with house vinaigrette
Black & Bleu Salad – $23 Mixed greens, sliced filet mignon, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and House vinaigrette
Pear & Walnut Salad – $15 Mixed greens, sliced pears, walnuts, dried cranberries, Bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
French Onion Soup – $12 With crostini crouton, topped with melted Gruyere cheese
Soup of the Day – $11 (Cup $6) Ask you server for the soup special of the day

Entrees

Rack of Lamb – $34 Crowned rack of lamb with demi glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Blacksmith’s Filet Mignon – $36 7 oz. filet mignon with shitake mushroom sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Lobster Ravioli – $26 Lobster-filled ravioli in a lemon beurre blanc sauce with fresh herbs
Creamy Chicken Penne – $22 Grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, and mushrooms over penne pasta. topped with white wine Alfredo
South African Peri-Peri Bird $26 Cornish Game Hen. Slow roasted in a spicy traditional peri-peri African marinade. Served over Basmati rice with green beans
African Peri-Peri Shrimp – $24 Sauteed in a traditional African marinade, Served with Basmati Rice and vegetables
Moroccan Spiced Lamb – $24 Slow cooked Moroccan spiced lamb with potatoes, cooked carrots, garbanzo beans, and apricots. Served over Basmati rice
Creole Cast Iron Grouper – $28 Spicy Creole seasoning, fresh herbs, and butter, Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Wild Salmon – $24 Pan seared wild salmon in lemon beurre blanc with fresh herbs. Served over Basmati rice with asparagus
Chilean Sea Bass – $34 Grilled with garlic, lemon, and dill. Served with Basmati rice and asparagus
Fresh Catch of the Day – Market Price
Pesto & Roasted Tomatoes – $19 Vegan penne pasta tossed in pesto with garlic, fresh basil, and roasted tomatoes

Pet Friendly

The Gourmet Hut is pet-friendly and we welcome man’s best friend in our outdoor garden courtyard. Complimentary water bowls for your pooch included with your meal

Be Our Guest

Whether you’re visiting St. Augustine or you’re a local, if you are celebrating a special day or you just want a night off from your own kitchen, let us serve you in our charming outdoor garden — it’s what we do best! The Gourmet Hut offers a unique courtyard dining experience in the heart of historic St. Augustine. Our kitchen and our adjacent coffee shop are located on the corner of Cuna St, and Charlotte St, in what was the old Blacksmith’s Shop, a reconstruction of an outbuilding located on the site during the British possession of Florida. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests. Reservations may be made for parties of 8 or more.