50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ponce Inlet

“My wife and I went to Ponce Inlet, never having been before. We were greeted by Caitlyn, I hoped I spelled her name correctly, who was the most gracious server we have had in a long time. Great service, great food, great view, affordable and just a great find. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. We plan on making this place a definite stop when we're in the area. Kudos to the staff !!! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“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.“

“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.“

“My first visit was today for my birthday and Ed was our waiter! He was wonderful! The food was top notch and views were amazing! We’ll be back with friends! I had the shrimp tacos! Very good!“

“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!“

“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“

“Everything about this place was absolutely amazing.Would definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“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??“

“Kody, tending bar, had moms pot roast, Kody is a wonderful cook bartender and grape crusher foe wine, but his feet stink and he is missing a toe.“

“Seafood is great and awesome prices.“

“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.“

“Garrett was fabulous. Kept our table clean, excellent service. To the owners... Where's the hush puppies?!?! Seriously no hush puppies at crabby Joe's“

“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.“

“Food and drinks were awesome“

“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.“

“Went today for the first time, loved it! Decor is adorable and restaurant was clean. Staff was very friendly and they were on top of keeping the salad bar stocked. We got the all you can eat salad bar, all ingredients tasted fresh and there were sooo many options! A little something for everyone. Very happy with our visit, looking forward to coming back!!“

“This is the kind of place you have to try everything on the menu! Everything I have gotten is 5 star!The fish, gravy burger, cheese burger! I can't wait to return! The atmosphere is great and staff is greater🙌 IF you are in the Daytona area this is a must stop!“

“10/10!!! Everything about this place me and my sister loved. The food was awesome. We had the Grouper nuggets as an appetizer, I had the Key West combo with caribbean street corn, and black beans and rice. My sister had fish and chips with black beans and rice as well. Everything was so delicious! I also had a Tito’s blue raspberry lemonade (i can’t remember the name!) and it was also phenomenal. We had the best server, the best view on the upper deck, and the live music was also a great plus.

The only complaint is they had a young girl by herself running the host stand and sweet willy’s downstairs. We went to get an ice cream and they only had limited selection, she scooped my ice cream and sat it down to go and sit the door. We waited and waited for her to come back to get the other ice cream, as mine melted. After about 10-15 min we decided to leave. Everything else was phenomenal!“

“I had an outstanding experience at Crab Stop II in Daytona Beach. The food was absolutely excellent — fresh, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. You can really taste the difference in the quality of the seafood here compared to the average spot.

The portions were generous, the crab legs were cooked just right, and the seasoning mix had the perfect balance of spice and flavor without overpowering the natural taste of the seafood. Everything came out hot and fresh, and it was clear the kitchen takes real pride in their work.

The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed, even though the place was busy. The atmosphere was relaxed but lively, exactly what you’d want in a seafood spot this close to the beach.

If you’re in Daytona Beach and craving seafood, Crab Stop II should be at the top of your list. Great food, great service, and a local vibe that makes you feel welcome. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to whenever I’m in town.“

“Best restaurant in edgewater for dinner great staff!“

“Friendly people and consistently good food each time we visited. Highly recommend!“

“The food & prices were excellent but what I loved most of all is their staffs honesty. I went while on vacation and left a package with all my iPhone, iwatch and AirPods. 3 was later I called & they had them. The general manager and manager mailed it to me. Of course I paid them but, who does this nowadays? Thank you for being amazing, can’t wait to visit again. You are officially m favorite place in Daytona.“

“One of a kind bar!!! Great bra tenders and good drinks! The atmosphere with the music and the ocean 🌊 breeze makes the whole experience just amazing! I will definitely be visiting again soon and also try the food on the top deck! 😊“

“Best conch fritters ever! Fied shrimp are also great. Large butterfly style. Atmosphere is great watching the boats go by,especially on weekends and occasionally dolphin seen feeding.“

“Great place!! Service was great!! Shrimp was delicious!! And the view was excellent!!“

“This was our first experience at the Myrtle Beach location and TK did not disappoint. She made our first visit the best! We will definitely be back because of her. She was an excellent waitress and we had a blast! If you go ask for TK she wont disappoint! The food was yummy too! If you are easily offended don't go because you will get Your feelings hurt. But if you have tough skin and can take a joke then go and have fun. We will definitely be back for TK!“

“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!“

“Good food and friendly staff“

“Food was amazing and great service“

“Best place for authentic cuisine excellent spices put together“

“Food was really good, my wife dinner was a small portion for the price. But she said the food was very good. I had the fish dinner and it was good.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best.Omelette.Ever! The breakfast buffet is very good with a lot of great options, but the omelette station and the gentlemen making omelettes on 7/31/24 was hands-down the best we have ever had.
This restaurant is located inside the Daytona Beach Hilton on N. Atlantic Ave.

Parking: The Hilton has their own parking area however you do have to pay for parking. The other option is valet.“

“awesome place 😎 BBQ is the best“

“We went to Caribbean Jacks while on vacation, and were not disappointed. The food was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. This is not the reason for the review however. When we contacted the restaurant about a possible lost credit card, Chris and the rest of his staff went above and beyond by locating the card, then personally mailing it to our home. Now that’s service!“

“Everytime I come here I feel like I have Mark as our server! He’s wonderful! So polite and social and on top of it! I was feeling bad about breaking my foot and he stopped to have a conversation with me that made me feel so much better…. I’ve been coming here for forever and I have zero bad things to say! Great food, great staff, great customer service! Thank you for everything you do guys!“

“Thank you so much for making me feel like family! I appreciate your kindness and hospitality. I always look forward to going there and getting a fast and delicious meal. Thank you to all of the staff for all that you do, i truly appreciate you! God Bless! 🙏“

“We absolutely LOVE Rice Bistro, whether we dine in or out I know our food will be perfect every time! I highly recommend them!“

“Mama’s has quickly become our new favorite! We greatly enjoy the fresh, healthy menu, as well as the cozy atmosphere, and attentive, friendly staff. We’ve tried several of the delicious dishes and have been impressed and pleased with them. The Spring Rolls are a must with their yummy peanut sauce. The Com Ga Toi is truly scrumptious, as well as the Pho Tai Nam, mouth watering!!! We’ve been full to the gills from the sizable portions, so we haven’t tried dessert yet, but the options look tasty. The staff is engaging and makes you feel welcome as they politely check in on you and fill your drinks and bring the wonderful offerings. We will continue to enjoy Mama’s every chance we get! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“highly recommend! 10 stars for our great server. She did a trivia game with us...it was a BLAST! SHE WAS GREAT!!“

“The fish sandwich is amazing!!!! Wings and shrimps are huge and juicy, double smash burger and fries were great. Food was cooked packaged and presented exactly how the pictures looked. Doordash forgot my lemonade but the food was good enough that I wasn't even mad! Will absolutely be back!“

“Had dinner for our last night in Daytona and couldn’t have asked for better everything! The food was amazing and affordable, the rum punch was delicious, and our server Amber was fantastic! The vibe is chill and relaxing, the patio seating was perfect as was the nice cool breeze off the river. Fantastic!“

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

“I came for the vegan sushi options which, honestly exceeded my expectations. I see that the menu can be a little vague in some areas. But overall, was very happy with the Avo roll and the cucumber wakame roll. Service was also very accommodating. Would come back for sure.“

“Pork chop was the best pork chop I have ever had!!!“

“Ordered Shrimp and Fries lunch special. It was very delicious with good portions. My Wife ordered a Haddock sandwich with coleslaw and it was amazing !!!!“

“I love this place. It can be hit or miss at times. I've had the gizzards, the wings and the fish with shrimp. The food is good although it's not highly seasoned. The flavor comes from the lemon pepper that they sprinkle on top. With that being said, sometimes the food is sprinkled well and sometimes it's not. Be sure to ask for lemon pepper on the meat and the fries. Sometimes the fries can be a little under done and not drained well which makes them soggyy. The service is exceptional and my food has never been cold. Also, the lunch specials are worth the price. My biggest complaint is that there has been a bad smell inside of the restaurant on a few occasions. It smell like they have issues with the pipes. I hate this for them. I hope they can get that situation taken care because it gives a bad impression. Overall, I give this establishment 4 stars.“

“Let’s get to the short sweet and simple.
We come here frequently.
We did not have a reservation but they were able to sit us immediately.
Jaden was an amazing server.
The food was amazing.
The party of 8 that decided they needed to move from other loud parties in the restaurant was also loud. Like how do you complain about loud parties the same size of yours but you are also loud?
Sorry had to rant.
Anyways the management was amazing in trying to accommodate us but we could not make it through our entree with the loud party so we had to take the entree to go because a mood was killed.
This was at no fault to the restaurant. Some people just think they aren’t as loud when they really are.
Recommendation, charge people to have peace in a restaurant when the customers with large parties want to have peace but also dine.
Either way we will be back but management take advantage, make them get a private room and pay for it! We would have!“

“Delicious, great atmosphere, and beautiful views. Live music is great too! Try the sangria.“