Llama

Llama introduces St. Augustine diners to Peruvian fine dining prepared with the rigorous classical training that has made Peruvian cuisine one of the world's most celebrated. The kitchen's approach is rooted in technique — ceviche prepared with the precision of a chef who understands what citrus does to protein at the molecular level, causa limeña applied with a lightness of touch that the dish rarely achieves in lesser hands, anticuchos elevated from street food to composed plate.

The result is a menu that positions St. Augustine as a destination for genuinely adventurous fine dining rather than merely historic charm. The Peruvian wine and pisco list adds depth to the South American character of the offering. For diners who want to eat something genuinely new and excellent in a city that can sometimes lean heavily on tradition, Llama is the most compelling current address.

The room is smart without being formal; the service is professional and informed. For impressing visitors who expect St. Augustine to offer only Colonial American cooking, Llama provides a memorable counterargument.

Bringing a client or a date to Llama signals that you know St. Augustine's dining scene well enough to find its best-kept secret — the element of surprise adds to the impression made by the genuinely excellent Peruvian food.