Where’s the best beach bar in America? Well, it’s right here in Daytona Beach.
Ocean Deck Restaurant and Beach Club was named the No. 1 beach bar in America by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025. The award recognized Ocean Deck as “one of the best places to take in world-famous Daytona Beach.”
USA Today’s 10BEST’s flagship awards program highlights the best of the best across a number of travel and lifestyle categories, including destinations, food and drink, attractions, and shopping.
Located directly on the sunny shores of the World’s Most Famous Beach, with the Daytona Beach Pier and Boardwalk nearby, this iconic beach bar has been a popular spot for both vacationers and locals alike for close to 70 years.
The Ocean Deck has two levels – the lower-level bar and the upstairs dining room – that serve up seafood favorites such as crab legs, shrimp, lobster, and clam chowder along with burgers, chicken wings, ribs, salads and hand-crafted desserts. And, don’t forget to try to their signature “Rasta Sauce.”
The beachfront restaurant also boasts a robust drinks menu including beer buckets, a huge selection of draft and bottled beers, wines and cocktails. Mix in the island atmosphere of live daily music and gorgeous ocean views, and you’ll see why the Ocean Deck is one of the most popular beachfront dining locales to visit in the Daytona Beach area.
The Ocean Deck is just one of the many great dining options to experience when planning your next Daytona Beach getaway.
Ready to start planning your vacation in Daytona Beach? Check out all the great accommodations available in the area now, and start planning your sensational beach getaway today! We’ll be looking forward to seeing you in Daytona Beach soon!
