50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ponce Inlet

“Rih, is the best server i’ve ever had. She catered to not only us but our child as well. Even cleaned his bottle he dropped. You don’t get above and beyond service like that anymore. She made the experience so personal and so great. We’ve been coming here for years and she is by far the best addition we have ever experienced here. AMAZING server. Fast, smart, and sweet!“

“Becka took great care of us and food was great!!“

“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.“

“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 food is absolutely the best in new Smyrna! the black and mahi is to die for service is great. I must try.!“

“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.“

“Excellent; delicious food!“

“This was an amazing restaurant! Our family of 11 are there for dinner. It wasn’t busy on a Monday around 6. Sat right away. The restaurant is huge with 2 stories and with plenty of inside or outside seating. We sat upstairs outside next to the water. It had an awesome view! Beautiful scenery of the water! Great menu. Drinks were fantastic! Recommend the Georgia Peach! Food was all terrific! Blackend grouper tacos were tasty! There fries are the best! And our waitress was so great at her job! She moved our family of 11 from outside to inside when it started to rain with no hesitation before we even asked her to. This place is a must try and we will absolutely be back!!!“

“I took the advice from many of you and finally tried Crabbers Daytona Beach for their seafood boil. I ordered the buy one get one free for my friend and I. It came with snow crabs, mussels, crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. I chose their signature Crabbers Sauce and asked for it hot.

Our waitress, Nancy, was absolutely incredible. She was warm, friendly, and made us feel right at home. Her hospitality reminded me of being back home with family.

When the food arrived, it came in two large bags served on a silver platters. The presentation was impressive. As soon as I opened the bag, the aroma of the Crabbers Sauce filled the air. It smelled so amazing I almost started tearing up with joy.

I was worried the snow crab would be salty or dry, but it was the complete opposite. It was tender, juicy, and had a delicate sweetness that made every bite perfect. The mussels and crawfish were so freakin’ good that I couldn’t stop eating. I even took my bowl of rice and mixed it into that incredible Crabber Sauce because there was no way I was letting any of it go to waste.

The crawfish tasted exceptionally fresh, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The corn was sweet, the potatoes were soft and tasty, and every bite was packed with flavor. By the end of the meal, I had sauce all over my hands, my face, and probably my shirt. I looked like a complete savage—and I didn’t care one bit.

There was so much food that I was ready to drink the remaining sauce straight from the bag. It reminded me of the seafood boil restaurant I used to frequent back in New Jersey, and I’ve finally found a place here that measures up. Their Crabber Sauce is easily one of the best I’ve ever had.

The portions were extremely generous, the flavors were outstanding, and the service was top-notch. If you’re looking for an amazing seafood boil in the Daytona Beach area, I highly recommend Crabbers.

Thank you to everyone who recommended this place. You were absolutely right!“

“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“

“We are in town on vacation and my son found this place online and suggested it.

Wife and daughter did the all you can eat salad bar, son ordered a double burger with fries, I ordered a triple burger with fries.

First of all, the food came out fresh and extremely fast. We all agreed that our food was very good. I left 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt it was a little too pricey for the food given. Overall though if you want a good burger or salad bar, check this place out and you won't be disappointed.“

“Nostalgia. I like to go when I'm missing home.“

“Food and drinks were awesome“

“Seafood is great and awesome prices.“

“Had the pleasure of eating dinner here last night , staff super friendly, food was awesome!!!“

“This would be my second time visiting Crabby's, my first being in St. Augustine. Across the board, this company does a great job of good food, good service and fair market pricing. The location/parking is tight so be prepared to have the maneuver and look for parking. The hush puppies are one of my favorites and recommended.“

“I have patronized this location for the better of 5 years or more and overall I have had pleasant experiences and enjoyed the food. Naturally, there were times when mistakes did occur and the owner/manager always offered to correct; however, the manager/owner's habitual excuse making as a pass for incompetence (customer service) is rather insufferable!!! I was taught that you tell the establishment rather than smear but clearly Pat does NOT appreciate my efforts to give him the opportunity to hear my complaints without making me feel as if I am unreasonable to expect that my order is correct with all the accompanied condiments and not a waste of my time to have to wait longer to correct and/or forced to return to the business!“

“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!“

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

“Food was amazing and great service“

“Brooke was fantastic, fun environment. hugh portions. great night“

“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 flavourful food. Take out quantity twas a large portion. Best place for Indian food in Port Orange“

“We were out for a walk and stumbled upon this gem! It’s very clean, the food was hot fresh and tasty and the service was great. Would highly recommend and we will be back !“

“Best restaurant in edgewater for dinner great staff!“

“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! 😊“

“Budget Tip: If you want the experience without the $200 price tag, their Happy Hour (usually until 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM) offers $10 cocktails and smaller "Spott Sliders" or "Hot Honey Shrimp" for $12–$16, which can bring a meal for two down to around $80–$100.“

“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.“

“Very good fish, wide variety of choices. Nice people, family owned.“

“We checked this place out our last night on Daytona I ordered the seafood lasagna and currently having left overs for breakfast. THE BEST“

“awesome place 😎 BBQ is the best“

“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 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!“

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“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!“

“The environment was absolutely gorgeous and very well decorated! The food even better' alot of options and large portions, plenty of leftovers for later! I would go here again every time I come back here for vacation. Hands down ,one of the best restaurant in florida.“

“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! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Delicious foods. Friendly owner and a variety of choices and authentic tastes.“

“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!“

“I travel and eat out a lot! My experience at Riverside Johnny's was the best I have had in a long time. Perfect food, excellent service, flawless.“

“We had a lovely dinner here for the first time recently. We'll definitely return. Best Moscow mule I've had in a long time. My salad was so fresh and my husband enjoyed his steak dinner as well. It was prepared well but he wished they had a top sirloin steak on offer. He'll try the steak frites next time. He didn't care for the mashed potatoes because they had an unexpected cheesy flavor but I thought they were nice. Excellent service and excellent atmosphere. We truly enjoyed our evening!“

“First time visiting - I’ve always heard great reviews My Mom eats organic so we went to check it out for family dinner Beautiful dining room as well as outside seating / I believe they have an event space as well - tucked in venue off US 1 - you’d never know it’s back there We started with lobster bisque - flavorful and tasty Had steaks as entrees - cooked as requested - seasoned well with mash & veg Hubby had sea bass - fresh and flaky with rice & veg This restaurant is a “special occasion “ type place for us - but worth its reputation“

“🍜 Cutest spot on Beach St!! The Ramen is amazing!! The staff is so friendly and attentive! Such a small cozy vibe! They have a huge menu and many different options for vegans, vegetarians, etc. I ordered the Japanese Miso Tofu Ramen and my brother ordered the Chicken Katsu Ramen. Hot and delicious food! Definitely coming back soon! The matcha boba tea was great too.“

“Asian Sauce Box is my favorite Chinese restaurant in town and an I’m Chinese Jamaican! Yes it’s a little pricey, but the food is so good, it’s really worth it! No other Chinese restaurant in town even comes close in my honest opinion. In fact I just told a friend about it and both her husband and her will be going there for dinner sometime next week, I think, with us. She’s never been there, but she’s going with both my husband and I soon.“

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

“Very friendly and helpful! Staff went out of their way to accommodate my food allergies. Fun atmosphere and great food! We’ll definitely return! 🤗“

“First time visiting - I’ve always heard great reviews My Mom eats organic so we went to check it out for family dinner Beautiful dining room as well as outside seating / I believe they have an event space as well - tucked in venue off US 1 - you’d never know it’s back there We started with lobster bisque - flavorful and tasty Had steaks as entrees - cooked as requested - seasoned well with mash & veg Hubby had sea bass - fresh and flaky with rice & veg This restaurant is a “special occasion “ type place for us - but worth its reputation“