50 Best Seafood Restaurants near South Daytona

“awesome place 😎 BBQ is the best“

“Abel was AMAZING. My fiancé Anela didn’t realize the beans and fries came inside her burrito and was a little disappointed because she’s not a fan of soggy fries. We honestly never send food back, but Abel handled it so well. He immediately took it back, had a fresh burrito made for her, and was so pleasant about the whole thing.

On top of that, we ordered a small guac and accidentally got the large guac salad — he fixed that right away too and brought us exactly what we wanted without making it awkward at all.

Customer service like that goes a long way. Super kind, professional, and the food was great too. We’ll definitely be back.“

“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! 🙏“

“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“

“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“

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

“Excellent; delicious food!“

“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.“

“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“

“I sent a message but got knocked out. Don't know if it went through. Kara was so supportive of me today. My wife ashes are out there at that location. I brought flowers and do what I have done for 14 this month. Food was awesome and amazing and I'm so thankful for meeting Kara. She was awesome and amazing as well. I enjoyed my time with my wife and I enjoyed everything inside with Kara and your family crew. I want to say thank you to Kara and everyone else for my day today. It was definitely not disappointing at all. God Bless you all. See you again on the 26th of this month. Thank you all for everything 🙏 ❤️“

“Farm Social is an incredible addition to Port Orange! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and beautifully designed. You can really feel the attention to detail in everything from the space to the food.

The menu is fresh, creative, and full of flavor. And the Salad Bar is my favorite part! So many healthy toppings, and options to choose from!

The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience felt relaxed but elevated at the same time. Highly recommend if you’re in the Port Orange area!“

“Food and drinks were awesome“

“Fabulous food. Wanted something local while visiting the beach. Great atmosphere and the food was great. Good kids menu. My kiddo is a picky eater and loved her chicken tenders. Would stop by again.“

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

“Seafood is great and awesome prices.“

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

“I came here with friends to celebrate a birthday. The staff were very welcoming, and the service attitude was excellent. The atmosphere was spot-on, the setting was elegant, the ingredients were quite fresh, and the food tasted absolutely delicious.“

“The food is well prepared and tastes great. The staff is always friendly, and we have had nothing but an enjoyable time whenever we visit them. The fried clams are wonderful if you like them and feel like treating yourself. One of our favorite local places to eat.“

“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!“

“Had a meeting there today. Food, service, and atmosphere were perfect. Will make this on a regular basis.“

“I revised this review to 5 stars. The manager reached out to me within minutes of posting my original review—Julia—to address my experience and that really impressed me. Thank you, Julia. I respect that. 5 stars.

Original post:
Maybe I am just being spiteful. I admit that. However, I went into this bar/restaurant because I was parked at the public beach parking next door and the meter could not accept credit card payments—it was broken. I asked if they could break a hundred dollar bill and they flat said no. She said they didn’t have it. The bar was packed. I find that hard to believe. She didn’t ask any of the servers or the manager. I realize it is a restaurant and not a bank but the interaction just felt discourteous. I worked in the service industry for years and it just was not personable. End rant lol. I will be at the beach all day but I will not be taking my family to this restaurant for lunch or dinner. Not today or ever. And I’m posting this review because that is the impact of a negative service interaction“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The most inviting staff, such fresh seafood !! KJ is the best bartender ask for her, and get your happy hour drink. Go for the ribeye special also. Our favorite local place.“

“Never AGAIN. I changed my order. GUESS what did not happen....... WILL never come back“

“What a lovely Bistro! There was hardly anyone there. It was so quiet and relaxing. Great views of the ocean. The shrimp tacos were outstanding!!! I really liked their homemade potato chips too. The service was impeccable. I'll have to go back again. ?“

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

“We recently got a couple Lobster Rolls for my husband's birthday and they were incredibly delicious! It was stuffed with meat and oh so flavorful! Thank you for making my babe's birthday lunch perfect.“

“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! 😊“

“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 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.“

“Birthday dinner with my fiance and daughter. Absolute amazing food out of this world. Seasoned properly not salty. Food was piping hot. Just amazing!! staff was friendly, atmosphere top notch. Would definitely return. Hopefully sooner versus later.🤤🦀🦞“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Food was amazing and great service“

“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 !“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We stopped in yesterday for some lunch and I'm so glad we chose this spot! The food was incredible and hit the spot! The location is superb! They even gave my doggo a pup-cup! We will definitely be back!“

“We recently got a couple Lobster Rolls for my husband's birthday and they were incredibly delicious! It was stuffed with meat and oh so flavorful! Thank you for making my babe's birthday lunch perfect.“

“We just ran the 360 Photo Booth at Salty D’s for a charity fundraiser event for Awareness Day (Legal Abuse) with After Awareness. We had such a great time, the venue, staff and food was phenomenal! I overheard people saying it was the best ribeye (if I recall right - I’m a vegetarian here, lol) they have ever heard. I had French fries and the house salad and it was great! We were blown away with the hospitality, kindness and quality of food. I would definitely recommend, plus you’re right across the street from the beach!“

“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!“