The best restaurants in Daytona Beach
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Giuseppe's Steel City Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-run parlor decorated with Pittsburgh sports memorabilia fires handmade pizzas baked on stone.
Giuseppe's Steel City Pizza
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual joint with a conveyor belt or takeout options, serving sushi, nigiri and other Japanese fare.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLa Doña Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsLate-night stop serving tacos and other traditional Mexican fare in a laid-back setting.
La Doña Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsPizzeria Valdiano
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria doling out New York-style pies, stromboli, and subs, plus beer and wine.
Pizzeria Valdiano
RestaurantsOrlando Fuji Sushi
RestaurantsInformal strip-mall restaurant featuring classic Japanese fare, teppanyaki meals & a sushi bar.
Orlando Fuji Sushi
RestaurantsBonefish Grill
RestaurantsContemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Bonefish Grill
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Orlando
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Orlando
RestaurantsSalsas Cocina Port Orange
RestaurantsColorful & comfortable destination for Mexican favorites, with margaritas & weekday lunch specials.
Salsas Cocina Port Orange
RestaurantsTainos Bakery & Deli (east colonial)
RestaurantsBakery with a menu of Puerto Rican items such as empanadas, mofongo and flan. Sandwiches are also served.
Tainos Bakery & Deli (east colonial)
RestaurantsBENTO Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in bento boxes, sushi rolls, fried rice, noodle dishes and tea.
BENTO Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsBoondocks Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key marina joint with water views dishes basic seafood fare at indoor & outdoor picnic tables.
Boondocks Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsLeanh's Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsTime-tested eatery offering an expansive menu of Pan-Asian classics in a sizable, casual space.
Leanh's Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsAunt Catfish's On the River
RestaurantsSouthern food from catfish to cinnamon rolls draws diners to this busy, casual cafe by the river.
Aunt Catfish's On the River
RestaurantsLechonera Orlando
RestaurantsUltrahearty stews, meats by the pound & more dished up at this counter-serve Puerto Rican cafe.
Lechonera Orlando
RestaurantsLa Fiesta Port Orange
RestaurantsHomemade tamales & other traditional Mexican bites are prepared at this lively bar/eatery.
La Fiesta Port Orange
RestaurantsRacing's North Turn
RestaurantsNascar-themed bar & grill with American chow, a beachfront deck & nightly live entertainment.
Racing's North Turn
RestaurantsJollibee
RestaurantsPopular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti & burgers.
Jollibee
RestaurantsOur Deck Down Under
RestaurantsChill, bare-bones, counter-service seafood shack offering sunset & river views indoors & out.
Our Deck Down Under
RestaurantsKobé Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya
RestaurantsChefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya
RestaurantsAnh Hong Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want real-deal flavors without overthinking dinner, Anh Hong Restaurant delivers with a sprawling menu of 200-plus dishes, from…
Anh Hong Restaurant
RestaurantsHelena Modern Riviera
RestaurantsHelena Modern Riviera fuses Mediterranean flavors with a glam, immersive vibe that flips a regular night out into a whole experience. Think…
Helena Modern Riviera
RestaurantsBaires Grill
RestaurantsBaires Grill is now in Orlando, serving perfectly grilled steaks, classic milanesas, and homemade empanadas with world-class Argentine…
Baires Grill
RestaurantsSushi King
RestaurantsSushi King keeps it easy with endless sushi and hibachi, so you can chase that perfect Volcano Maki, a classic Rainbow Maki, then still go…
Sushi King
RestaurantsTartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
RestaurantsWhen pasta gets tossed in a giant wheel of melted cheese and set ablaze with brandy, you just say yes. Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria does…
Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
Restaurants92 Chicken Orlando
RestaurantsStraightforward restaurant specializing in chicken wings, plus dumplings & fries.
92 Chicken Orlando
RestaurantsSalsas Cocina Daytona Beach
RestaurantsMexican restaurant and sports bar serving familiar dishes such as fajitas, burritos and tacos.
Salsas Cocina Daytona Beach
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsMama Bear pho and Boba
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery for noodle soups and rice dishes as well as milk tea, boba and pizza, plus fried eats.
Mama Bear pho and Boba
RestaurantsMiyabi Sushi
RestaurantsFamily-run Japanese restaurant serving sushi, hibachi fare and bento boxes in a casual atmosphere.
Miyabi Sushi
Restaurantsmexico city street food and bar
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly eatery dishing up authentic Mexican dishes such as fajitas and birria tacos, plus margaritas.
mexico city street food and bar
RestaurantsSoul Foods
RestaurantsUnassuming, modest outlet serving hearty soul food cuisine such as fried chicken & collard greens.
Soul Foods
RestaurantsBamboo Garden Restaurant
RestaurantsRestaurant offering traditional Chinese dishes, as well as Vietnamese & Thai specialities.
Bamboo Garden Restaurant
RestaurantsTeak Neighborhood Grill
RestaurantsServing microbrews & handcrafted burgers, this pub with a patio hosts trivia nights & live music.
Teak Neighborhood Grill
RestaurantsKres Chophouse
RestaurantsHistoric building housing a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours and late-night dining.
Kres Chophouse
RestaurantsThe Pinery
RestaurantsScenic restaurant serving Florida-inspired fare and cocktails, plus views of nearby Lake Ivanhoe.
The Pinery
RestaurantsMrs. Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsBrazilian-American fusion flavors are featured in this restaurant, along with cakes & desserts.
Mrs. Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsBethune Grill
RestaurantsDown-to-earth option for chicken wings, fried seafood & other familiar American grub.
Bethune Grill
RestaurantsGator's Dockside Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsFamily-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Gator's Dockside Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsPiesanos Stone Fired Pizza - East Orlando
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - East Orlando
RestaurantsJohnny's Other Side
RestaurantsPatrons settle into a patio-backed joint serving burgers and wings alongside a roster of beers and bourbon.
Johnny's Other Side
RestaurantsSoupa Saiyan
RestaurantsCounter-serve noodle shop with build-your-own Vietnamese soups & Dragon Ball Z decor elements.
Soupa Saiyan
RestaurantsCafe Con Leche
RestaurantsComfort food, including Cuban specialties and Mexican dishes, plus breakfast and coffee.
Cafe Con Leche
RestaurantsHash House A Go Go
RestaurantsHip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.
Hash House A Go Go
RestaurantsFat Boi Gourmet Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsFood truck specializing in stuffed potatoes topped with a variety of meats and cheeses, plus other comfort fare.
Fat Boi Gourmet Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsCasualbird
RestaurantsBeach-chic cafe whipping up a variety of light bites from pancakes to salads to sandwiches.
Casualbird
RestaurantsArepita Beach
RestaurantsCasual spot serving breakfast, empanadas, and other Venezuelan fare, with vegetarian options.
Arepita Beach
RestaurantsFresh Kitchen
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery offering health-conscious New American dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Fresh Kitchen
RestaurantsCafé Tu Tu Tango
RestaurantsFunky tapas spot with resident artists, live entertainment, plus a patio and bar.
Café Tu Tu Tango
RestaurantsMonkey Morning Cafe
RestaurantsOld-school roadside eatery preparing classic, down-home American breakfast & lunch dishes.
Monkey Morning Cafe
RestaurantsMama's Phở
RestaurantsPho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese staples are offered at this informal restaurant.
Mama's Phở
RestaurantsMartini's Organic Restaurant
RestaurantsChic eatery featuring seasonal steak & seafood preparations, plus garden seating & a bar.
Martini's Organic Restaurant
RestaurantsThrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsCreative tapas & cocktails are featured at this cool, retro-style haunt that also offers brunch.
Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsAurora at the Celeste
RestaurantsHotel restaurant featuring American comfort dishes and cocktails in a space-themed setting, offering local ingredients and refined service.
Aurora at the Celeste
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsMillie's Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsAmerican fare, draft beer & wine served in a chill space with costal photographs & nautical accents.
Millie's Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsChimiking Restaurant | Alafaya
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving familiar Latin dishes, including seafood, fried pork chops and flan.
Chimiking Restaurant | Alafaya
RestaurantsThe Osprey
RestaurantsLively American spot with an open kitchen & central bar, offering a creative take on the classics.
The Osprey
RestaurantsEdoboy
RestaurantsCasual standing bar featuring a relaxed atmosphere and a menu of sake-paired sushi.
Edoboy
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsCasual chicken restaurant offering wings and sauce options, with takeout and delivery services.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsBonchon Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsCasual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Bonchon Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsNature’s Table (Alafaya Trail)
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain that offers health-oriented sandwiches, salads, soups & smoothies.
Nature’s Table (Alafaya Trail)
RestaurantsMia's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant turning out Sicilian-style pizza, homemade pastas, and other Italian classics.
Mia's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsArepa Burger Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Venezuelan fare such as arepa burgers and patacones.
Arepa Burger Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsThe Porch South Orange
RestaurantsCasual spot with patio, TVs, and live music showcasing wings and other American classics.
The Porch South Orange
RestaurantsMelting Pot
RestaurantsFondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Melting Pot
RestaurantsKabooki Sushi - East Colonial
RestaurantsStylish, modern eatery featuring updated Japanese dishes & sushi plus inventive Pan-Asian creations.
Kabooki Sushi - East Colonial
RestaurantsThe H Orlando
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse with dry-aged cuts & seafood, plus handcrafted cocktails & an ample wine list.
The H Orlando
RestaurantsFat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for barbecue dishes including ribs, with sides like mac and cheese and potato salad.
Fat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsThe Whiskey
RestaurantsCreatively topped burgers & a lengthy whiskey menu in an intimate pub with regular live music.
The Whiskey
RestaurantsJoe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsInformal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Joe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsTexas’s Chicken & Grill
RestaurantsBasic American counter & delivery joint doling out everything from fried chicken & burgers to pizza.
Texas’s Chicken & Grill
RestaurantsCorleone’s Famous New York Pizza & Gyros
RestaurantsInformal, family-owned standby serving NYC-style pies, large calzones, heros & gyros in small digs.
Corleone’s Famous New York Pizza & Gyros
RestaurantsSouthern Style BBQ
RestaurantsCasual eatery, including a food truck, for Southern-style barbecue plus pizza, salads and mac 'n' cheese.
Southern Style BBQ
RestaurantsSteve's Famous Diner
RestaurantsCasual booth & table eatery serving American breakfast platters, sandwiches & Italian entrees.
Steve's Famous Diner
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsSantiago's Bodega
RestaurantsCharming tapas bar pairing global small plates with house-specialty sangria in a warm room.
Santiago's Bodega
RestaurantsTGI Fridays
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
TGI Fridays
RestaurantsThe Red Bud Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed, cozy outlet serving homemade French crepes alongside eclectic dishes & coffee drinks.
The Red Bud Cafe
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi
RestaurantsModern, Parisian-themed bakery and café for made-to-order banh mi sandwiches and baked goods.
Paris Banh Mi
RestaurantsLazy Moon Pizza
RestaurantsRollicking pizzeria known for creative toppings, microbrews, late-night hours & a bocce league.
Lazy Moon Pizza
RestaurantsShake Shack Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsBella Cucina Italian Eatery
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Italian dishes, including New York-style pizza, in a kid-friendly space.
Bella Cucina Italian Eatery
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTender, juicy, perfectly seasoned hot chicken joint, serving sliders as well as mac and cheese, burgers and milkshakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsVincenzo Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsElevated Italian fare served in an airy, contemporary space with a wall of wine & a lively bar.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsOcean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
RestaurantsOpened in 1940, this waterfront 3-story spot offers seafood, burgers & a reggae bar with live music.
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
RestaurantsLamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
RestaurantsSnazzy eatery with a menu of Asian-influenced tapas served to share, plus cocktails, beer and wine.
Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
RestaurantsHog Heaven Bar B-Q
RestaurantsSouthern chow, including BBQ by the pound with 4 sauces, is featured in a rustic loft with booths.
Hog Heaven Bar B-Q
RestaurantsZen Dumpling
RestaurantsTrendy spot for dumplings (including pan-fried), noodles and dim sum in a relaxed space.
Zen Dumpling
RestaurantsPho Vinh
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with an extensive menu of Vietnamese fare such as pho & rice vermicelli dishes.
Pho Vinh
RestaurantsTratto | Avalon Park
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian restaurant known for its risottos and housemade pasta options.
Tratto | Avalon Park
RestaurantsFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsRiverGrille on the Tomoka - Ormond Beach
RestaurantsSprawling restaurant with a riverfront deck specializes in Florida seafood with a Cajun twist.
RiverGrille on the Tomoka - Ormond Beach
RestaurantsBlack Magic Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza joint turning out creative pies, plus wings, garlic knots, and other sides.
Black Magic Pizza
RestaurantsHavana Café Orlando
RestaurantsColorful counter-serve spot offering Cuban specialties like sandwiches, roasted chicken & pastries.
Havana Café Orlando
RestaurantsLa Cantina Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsColorful eatery featuring traditional Mexican favorites such as enchiladas and burritos, alongside margaritas.
La Cantina Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsGenovese's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsLow-key establishment offering a family-friendly setup for huge pies & classic Italian meals.
Genovese's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsSessions Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual joint for burgers and other American staples at the Hard Rock Hotel, with a buffet option and a bar.
Sessions Restaurant
RestaurantsFlyers Wings & Grill
RestaurantsThis informal eatery specializes in chicken wings with blue cheese dressing, plus ribs & sandwiches.
Flyers Wings & Grill
RestaurantsBarrio Español
RestaurantsFood truck serving Spanish dishes, including paella, ham croquettes, and patatas bravas.
Barrio Español
RestaurantsCecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFolks line up cafeteria-style for classic Texas barbecue in this down-home roadhouse-style eatery.
Cecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsGoodfella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsNY-style pies & Italian chow served up in a family-friendly trattoria amid Big Apple mementos.
Goodfella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSmokemade Meats + Eats
RestaurantsCasual spot with counter service known for Texas-style brisket, pork ribs and other BBQ staples.
Smokemade Meats + Eats
RestaurantsSushi Katana
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery turns out innovative specialties & a variety of sushi rolls in a calm space.
Sushi Katana
RestaurantsCracked Egg Diner
RestaurantsUpbeat diner offering homestyle fare for breakfast & lunch, plus booze, in a colorful setting.
Cracked Egg Diner
RestaurantsRonin Sushi & Bar - Daytona Beach
RestaurantsSleek, low-lit restaurant presenting a diverse menu of sake, sushi & other Japanese items.
Ronin Sushi & Bar - Daytona Beach
RestaurantsShakai Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsMood lighting & splashy accents make a striking backdrop for sushi & cocktails at this trendy spot.
Shakai Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsNapoli pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed pizza joint popular for lunch and dinner, plus delivery.
Napoli pizza
RestaurantsUncle Tony's Backyard Barbecue
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned eatery featuring slow-smoked meats, mac 'n' cheese and other Southern sides, plus sweets.
Uncle Tony's Backyard Barbecue
Restaurants4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsGnarly Barley
RestaurantsCompact, no-frills sandwich shop with a sizable selection of craft brews & frequent specials.
Gnarly Barley
RestaurantsICHI NI SAN Asian Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly restaurant serving Asian specialties, including sushi, ramen, and poke bowls.
ICHI NI SAN Asian Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsMike's Galley restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed shopping-center diner specializing in breakfast & lunch, plus housemade bread & pastries.
Mike's Galley restaurant
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