Lotus Noodle Bar

We recently moved to Palm Coast, FL and were looking for an upscale restaurant to celebrate an early Valentines Day. We are very “foodie” people and love trying interesting dishes. Lotus Noodle Bar did not disappoint. We arrived 20 minutes ahead of our reservation given the drive to St. Augustine from Palm Coast and were seated immediately. We had a lovely 2-person table right in front of the kitchen where we could observe the chef staff cooking and plating meals. The venue is small but intimate and the decor gives off a warm inviting vibe. Our fabulous server Diane explained the menus options to us and we decided on two of their specialty sake cocktails to start off with, the Lotus Blossom and the Holidays on Ice and both were very unique and good. We chose the Japanese A5 Tartare

The food and service are absolutely exceptional. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavor. The noodles and broth are rich, perfectly balanced, and clearly crafted with great attention to detail. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the creativity behind each dish. We had a large group dinner and everyone loved the experience!

Food was good and service was what I’d expect for the price. Chef was accommodating and friendly. Outdoor patio wasn’t too loud and has fans and space heaters depending on the weather. The appetizers were unique and worth splurging on. The sunomono was 5/5, tuna sashimi was 4/5, ceviche 4/5, and the scallop crudo was 3/5 I tried 4 different entrees and each had a unique flavor profile but unfortunately I can’t recommend them at the price point. In Jacksonville you can get similar or larger portion sizes, and in my opinion better tasting ramen, for 1/2 to 1/3 the price of Lotus. I heard high praise from numerous parties in the restaurant regarding the food but I don’t think it was regarding the entrees. Cons: In a large party they said they don’t split checks for large groups - understan

If you’re looking for something different, elevated, and memorable, this is it. Lotus brings another level of culinary innovation to St. Augustine. It was the first restaurant that made me realize food and art can be one and the same. You're tasting the craft, time, energy and intention in every dish. As someone who has eaten here many times, I'm consistently impressed with the quality of food, service and attention to detail. An ideal spot to celebrate someone you love or to treat yourself. I'm always looking forward to my next experience here.

I appreciate the unique concept—there’s nothing else like it in the area. The fine-dining appetizers were impressive: the scallops were Michelin-level, the hamachi was good but the sauce overpowered the fish, and the beet salad was outstanding. The ramen was good as well, but it arrived more than 30 minutes after our last appetizer. Having the apps come out one by one is fine, but the long gap made us wonder whether the kitchen is too small for a full service or if this timing issue was unique to our experience. Service was great, and the décor is very nice. Overall, a creative concept with some excellent dishes, just held back by the pacing.