Cafe Alcazar in St. Augustine, Florida

The Café Alcazar in St. Augustine is easily one of the nicest places I have had lunch.

It is dizzying as you walk through this area.  There are a few huge and beautify buildings.  There are churches and museums, and a few former hotels that are now museums that seem to go on forever.

The Lightner Museum (formerly the Hotel Alcazar) is one of these amazing spots.

Inside of the museum is what was once the largest indoor swimming pool in the world.  That area is now the Café Alcazar.

We asked our very friendly waiter about this.  He showed us a large postcard of the place back when it was a swimming spot.  The dining area has changed very little from the time it was a water filled!  Having a meal in an old historic hotel pool was pretty cool!

Still, this is an upscale restaurant, and they know it.  No corners were cut.  Everything was clean and neat.  Our waiter talked to us at length about the facility, our food, and he gave us directions to some local sites we asked him about!


AND we really enjoyed our meal.  I had a very tasty veggie burger and fruit.  The meal was fresh and flawless.  The veggie burger was probably the best one I have had in my life.

It didn't seem like these guys were making much of an effort to advertise.  We noticed a small sign for it as we went by.  I think they are trying to keep the atmosphere small and cozy.

But I have told you about it!  You are in the know!  Eat there the next time you are in St. Augustine!