Food + Drink in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach offers premier waterfront dining with views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Among the popular dining spots are Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club and Racing’s North Turn for live music and Atlantic views, Caribbean Jack’s for tropical cocktails, and Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet for sunsets.

For the freshest local catch in the Daytona Beach area, a couple of spots to visit would be Hull’s Seafood Market & Restaurant in Ormond Beach, known for its market-to-table freshness, Cast & Crew, an upscale seafood centric destination operated by James Beard-nominated Concentrics Restaurants located within the Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel, and Millie’s Restaurant in Daytona Beach Shores, which serves fresh fish and local seafood from a scratch kitchen.

The Daytona Beach area features a vibrant craft scene, which is highlighted in the Daytona Beach Ale Trail. Must-visit spots include Drunken Duck Brewing Company and Ormond Brewing Company. For spirits, Copper Bottom Craft Distillery offers tours and tastings of their award-winning rums and vodkas handcrafted right in the heart of the city.

Yes, among the unique dining experiences available in Daytona Beach include the Polynesian Fire Luau where you’ll be surrounded by the spirit of Aloha, the Lady Dolphin of Daytona, a dining cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway, and Racing’s North Turn Beach Bar & Grille, which is located on the sands of the original North Turn of the famous Ponce Inlet beach road course that featured stock car and motorcycle racing.

Enjoy a classic beachside breakfast on the water with Crabby’s Joe's Deck & Grill, which is located on the Sunglow Pier and known for their Crab Cake Benedict. The Cracked Egg Diner in Daytona Beach Shores is famous for its homemade apple fritters. For a more upscale brunch, Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar in Ormond Beach, features unique southern twists on brunch classics.

Yes, Daytona Beach is increasingly inclusive for diners with dietary restrictions. Dancing Avocado Kitchen is a staple for vegan and vegetarian-friendly fare, while Kale Cafe Juice Bar & Vegan Bistro offers flavorful plant-based Caribbean dishes. Many local seafood houses and upscale restaurants also provide dedicated gluten-free menus to accommodate all guests.