50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Ponce Inlet

“Since I live in Ponce Inlet, I've been to Down the Hatch many times and have always found their seafood to be so fresh all the time. This time I had my sons visiting me from St. Louis, they wanted to eat at the best restaurant for seafood, and of course, we went right here and it didn't disappoint. They especially loved the shecrab soup with the sherry on the side. It was scrumptious. Their dinners were wonderful, as well as the desserts. Needless to say, we went home with plenty of leftovers. Steve, the server was great. All in all, it was a perfect night. So whether you live nearby or on vacation, make it a point to dine there.“

“Amazing food. Amazing drinks. Amazing beach atmosphere. Ask for Theresa for a server! We came back twice in one week because it was so good.“

“The peel and eat were hot and tasty, large and easy to peel! Drawn butter - yum. Got a pizza too-fresh onions, love their extra cheese & sausage! Yum yum!“

“I had the BBQ ribs and my friend had the Thai ribs today. She liked hers and mine were DELICIOUS! They were meaty, juicy, and the sauce was perfect! Will definitely have them again... soon!“

“best ice cream shop around. only one my family will go to.“

“Just tried it for the first time my wife and I loved it we’ll definitely go back. Super friendly staff“

“perfect kava awesome place to hang out great vibes dukes is the best“

“Good food and friendly staff“

“The atmosphere, location, and food is great. The last time I took the kids there, Wendy was our waitress. She was great, on top of everything, and gave the best recommendations. Great place and great people“

“Stumbled upon this lovely cafe with the nicest owners! Seriously, make this a must stop for breakfast. Thanks guys for making our morning with a yummy breakfast and inspiring conversation.“

“Went to uncle chickens for the second time. Chicken was delicious,moist and served hot to order. This will be our go to for chicken. Thanks for the great service.“

“Food was amazing and great service“

“Wonderful people working. Great treats. Fire shots are fire 🔥“

“the restaurant is located in ocean jewels resort . the restaurant is extremely clean. I have food allergies an the lady let me read the labels , made my hamburger with cheese no bun. I substituted a fruit cup for French fries. that was a bit skimpy, even tho I paid a $ additional $3.00. my husband ordered BLT, he was happy with it . a bit pricey but the food is excellent and it's very clean. the only issue I had was the trainee perhaps? eating a biscuit right behind the counter“

“Best place for authentic cuisine excellent spices put together“

“Wow just wow! Food was amazing and portions are enormous! My family of 4 usually shares a pancake and one other item such as the hot potatoes bowl or a savory crepe! If you want to change the protein in anything just ask! We do not eat pork and they accommodate us and even make our items on a clean grill and change their gloves! Not many places will do this! The owner is almost always there and he is cooking or making coffee. The entire staff is friendly and after just 3 visits remembered us and knew our coffee likes. Thanks Cody and crew for an amazing place to treat our family with food and coffee!“

“This is my get away spot for me time! Love it“

“excellent food, drinks, and service. Michele was our server and extremely knowledgeable of ALL menu items. If you like bloody Marys, the Holy Mary was delicious, just like an appetizer...lol. I highly recommend the place and Michele!“

“1st time here! Food was delicious! Service was great. Thanks to Jonathan for giving us a great table outside last night. I got the amazing steakhouse salad and hubby got the pot roast. Oh and how can you beat the $5 margaritas. We will be back.“

“Love this local ice cream parlor - they serve the best milkshakes around! Cute decor, indoor and outdoor seating, and very friendly staff.“

“The Spott never disappoints with the quality of both the food and the service. On my last visit, the black drum caught locally in Ponce Inlet exceed my previous favorite of lion fish. Their filet is one of the best in town. Whether you are enjoying the “speak easy secrets” atmosphere upstairs for a pre-dinner drink or the vibrant energy of the dining room, it is always on point. The only thing that would improve it would be to expand, add live music and a classy place to dance.“

“First of all, the owners are so welcoming recommending food according to my hunger. Anyway, I had the bacon egg and cheese croissant sandwich and it was delicious one of the best I’ve ever had. As I enjoyed my meal I noticed there were mostly repeat customers and that’s enough said. Check them out you won’t regret it.“

“Always a great time. Best bartenders and great music.“

“Best local Riverfront Café with the most delightful servers Judy (20 years service) & Tess (4 yrs). Consistently good, homecooked, yummies, reasonable prices, and a great view! Plus you can pull up in your #watercraft!Thank Y'All!! Oh, Beer, Wine, Champagne & Mimosas and #CASH ONLY! 🥳💜“

“I love this place!
I’ve been going to this iconic vintage Dairy Queen outlet for the last 20 years. It is THE Dairy Queen for the New Smyrna Beach area, and if you’re driving through and need something, sweet or salty, you won’t regret stopping by.
A number of years ago, they purchased the property next-door and created more shaded parking areas, so there’s usually plenty of spaces available. They also added more outdoor seating, all nicely shaded with huge umbrellas.
If you go on a Wednesday, like I did this week, don’t be surprised if there’s a short wait in the line, because on Wednesdays they have their “$1.99 Banana Split Special”, and they are popular! (Insider tip: Ask for the sprinkled nuts as an extra topping.)
They have other specials every day of the week, see the list below.
To top it all off, their servers are smiling, happy, friendly people, who will make you feel like you just stepped back in time to the 1970s, when life was simple and wonderful, and when people interacted with EACH OTHER, instead of with a metal & glass contraption that you had glued to your hand. Aahh yes, this place will take you back. Enjoy your visit!

🎉 DAILY SPECIALS: 🎉
Sunday: Your Way Parfait $4.09
Monday: Large Sundae $3.59
Tuesday: 2 Hot Dogs & Medium Shake $5.19
Wednesday: Banana Split $1.99
Thursday: 2 Hot Dogs, Large Soda and Chips $5.19
Friday: Large Blizzard $4.49
Saturday: Medium Moolatte $3.59

Every-Weekday Specials:
➡️ $6 Buck Lunch...Monday-Friday 11-3 = Hot Dog, Chips, M. Soda and Sm. Sundae
➡️ $7 Buck Lunch...Monday-Friday 11-3 = Hot Dog, Chips, M. Soda and Sm. Blizzard

PS: I am in no way connected to this business financially or otherwise, nor was I paid or compensated in any way for this review. My only goal is to use my decades of sales & marketing experience to help promote great local businesses.“

“100% recommend Island Roasters ✨ The best espresso around! Their iced lattes are served with coffee ice cubes, so you never have to worry about that watered-down taste—just pure, delicious coffee till the last sip! 🤍“

“Love Yellow Dog. Great food and atmosphere. Miss Lexi!“

“We decided to try this for breakfast and trust me it did not disappoint. The service was excellent. We even met the owner super down to earth and funny. Food is amazing and big portions. Prices reasonable. Will definitely be coming back. Want to try for dinner. Definitely a must try good home cooking“

“the atmosphere is relaxing and reminds me of a Key West vibe. the food is excellent. I had the Filet with Shrimp and my friends had the Bianca pizza and Wagyu Short ribs. Definitely would recommend this place ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I went with a group on Wednesday. I choose the Wrong lunch. it was the millionaires Grill cheese. on thick bread with thin layer of crab & lobster which was fishy. it was Not fresh or sweet. Yup, should have returned it! Everyone else's sandwiches were full & delicious looking. Hope they remove this Mill Grill cheese as it's a joke & where did they come up with that name??“

“Little hard to find BUT totally worth finding! We each got one of the ice cream sandwiches. Could have easily shared one between the 3 of us. The cookies were warm and delicious and the ice cream was amazing!“

“We went to a different seafood place and gave up, because it just wasn’t good. But locals recommended Macker Seafood so we tried it. It was AMAZING! Seasoning, flavor, it’s SOO fresh, service was amazing. It’s such a good restaurant. We can’t wait to come back on our next trip, this will definitely be our go to seafood spot.“

“Highly recommend!!! Super charming place, great service and fresh, delicious food!!! Can’t wait to go back!!! ❤️“

“Such a great place. Large outdoors and beautiful indoor seating. Nice wine and beer list. Some good looking appetizers. My only regret is that it took me too long to discover it. Yacht Rock night was so fun.“

“We tried this local restaurant today for the first time. The food was terrific, cooked perfectly. The “fish camp fixings” was a nice addition. Our server was friendly and efficient. We dined outside to enjoy the beautiful day. The children’s playground out there seemed out of place. It took away from the esthetics of the place and the whole dining experience.“

“Feels like home in a comfortable way!“

“We stopped and ate here. The food was delicious and very tasty. Prices were very inexpensive.“

“mint chocolate chip my favorite“

“Great place all the way around! Awesome food! Great staff! Don't skip out on outside area just because it's a little chilly out. The wind blocking curtain and heaters make it such a cozy spot!“

“My experience is is I’m trying to look you up on Facebook. You live down the road for me and I don’t see anything. It’s sad you’re losing business on this.“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. Best steak and mussels we have ever had. Everything cooked to perfection. The pork chop is over the moon, outstanding.“

“OMG! AMAZING FOOD, AWESOME CHEF (DAVE) AND SOUS CHEF (FREDO) AND ATMOSPHERE WAS RELAXING AND CHILL! WILL DEFINITELY RETURN!!!“

“Fantastic place. Their Thursday night Ribeye special is amazing! Even with as busy as they were, the staff was spot on and you waited for nothing. We will absolutely be back with food and service as great as their’s was“

“Fantastic. Can’t wait to go back. The patio is beautiful. Food is excellent.“

“Some of the best pho we’ve eaten, and we’ve eaten Pho all over the country. Will be visiting every time we are in town!“

“The portions were large and everything tasted great. We went on a Tuesday and they had a ton of Taco Tuesday specials. Wish they had more locations.“

“Beautiful place-Food is F-c-n Great-If you like Motorcycles this is a peaceful place to come Dance and listen to Rock and Roll-Hot beautiful Lady runs tha Joint Mzzz Jennie......“

“My wife and I had an early dinner at Boondocks in Port Orange. The drinks and food were great. The only thing better was the service. If a server passed your table, with a smile they asked how everything was and did you need anything. Best staff attitude I have seen in a long time. Cudos to the Staff and mgt. Of Boondocks Port Orange. A must go.“

“Great breakfast rite buy the beach“

“Got me a smoothie and a ginger shot“