Meet the Chef

Born in Massachusetts and raised in Southern California, Chef Bob Henle first learned to love cooking while working in high-end restaurant kitchens in his high school years. Then, while embarking on a 24-year military career in the US Air Force, Chef Bob spent 15 years based in Spain where his love of cooking became a passion and he gained valuable experience. After retiring from the Air Force, Bob and his wife, Maria, moved to St Augustine where he enrolled in culinary school, and became a certified chef.

Chef Bob has won a national 'Taste of Spain' cooking award and several local prizes including best Tapas at the 2010 St. Augustine First Thanksgiving Cooking Contest and first-place in two categories at the St. Augustine Datil Pepper Cooking Contest.

Bob has been the chef at The Reef Restaurant for almost 10 years, starting as souse chef and moving into the Chef position 6 years ago. His passion, creativity and consistency have been an integral part of the success of The Reef Restaurant’s popularity as St. Augustine’s premier oceanfront dining establishment.

The Reef Restaurant

4100 Coastal Highway  •  St. Augustine, FL 32084  •  Phone: 904.824.8008

Website: www.thereefstaugustine.com

Fresh food, a fun atmosphere and a fabulous view are tastefully combined to create one of the most popular dining destinations in St. Augustine. With the broad Atlantic just beyond the large windows and deck, it’s only natural that fresh seafood is the major attraction here. Imaginatively- prepared tuna, shrimp and mahi are popular taste treats – and yes, great steaks are served too!

Dessert 

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Key Lime Pie

Bread Pudding

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu - $17.95

Starter

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Oysters Rockefeller

Shrimp Cocktail

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Entrée

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Citrus Salmon

Grilled Salmon with Mandarin Orange and Roasted Red Pepper over Fried Spinach

Mahi Reuben

Mahi topped with Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Island Sauce and Swiss Cheese on Marbled Rye

Reef Chicken Sandwich

Blackened, Grilled or Fried Chicken Breast with Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Dessert 

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Key Lime Pie

Blueberry Crème Brulee

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - $29.95

Starter

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Oysters Rockefeller

Shrimp Cocktail

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Entrée

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Marinated Delmonico Steak

12 oz Rib Eye Marinated with Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Soy, Teriyaki, Onion, Sambal Oelek (Ground Fresh Chili Paste)

Reef Salmon

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Topped with a Warm Salad of Sea Scallops, Mussels, Pepper and Onions Tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prosciutto Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

Grilled with Roasted Pesto Drizzle