The best restaurants in New Smyrna
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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
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
RestaurantsClancy's Cantina
RestaurantsClancy's Cantina has been a New Smyrna Beach tradition since 1983, mixing south Texas roots with coastal flair. This week, think sizzling…
Clancy's Cantina
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
RestaurantsRonin Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsRonin Sushi & Bar in New Smyrna Beach brings a refined but lively vibe, creative chef-driven specials that rotate, and a serious sake and…
Ronin Sushi & Bar
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
RestaurantsFlagler Avenue Pizza Company
RestaurantsFlagler Avenue Pizza Company slings New York style pies with high quality ingredients and handed down recipes, like the Shrimpen Pizza, the…
Flagler Avenue Pizza Company
Restaurants92 Chicken Orlando
RestaurantsStraightforward restaurant specializing in chicken wings, plus dumplings & fries.
92 Chicken Orlando
RestaurantsPanheads Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual family-owned Italian spot serving gourmet & custom-built pizzas, plus salads & meatball subs.
Panheads Pizzeria
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
RestaurantsDel Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
RestaurantsOpulently outfitted chain restaurant specializing in prime steaks & seafood along with fine wines.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
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
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
RestaurantsKeke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsLocal chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
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
RestaurantsHash House A Go Go
RestaurantsHip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.
Hash House A Go Go
RestaurantsV Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsCasual option, along with a bar and ice cream treats, specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
V Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsSpanish River Grill & Wine Bar
RestaurantsContemporary Latino cuisine & inventive cocktails presented in a colorful, upscale-casual setting.
Spanish River Grill & Wine Bar
RestaurantsThe Taco Shack
RestaurantsLatin specialties, from tacos to Puerto Rican mofongo, in a funky window-serve setup with a patio.
The Taco Shack
RestaurantsCasualbird
RestaurantsBeach-chic cafe whipping up a variety of light bites from pancakes to salads to sandwiches.
Casualbird
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
RestaurantsThe General Public House
RestaurantsCozy restaurant dishing up Southern cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, plus beer and wine.
The General Public House
RestaurantsOsaka Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsHibachi eatery with an extensive menu and a fun, modern atmosphere, plus sushi and bubble tea.
Osaka Sushi & Hibachi
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
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
RestaurantsCafe Verde
RestaurantsCool, colorful staple spotlighting unique, locally sourced cafe fare, including many veggie options.
Cafe Verde
RestaurantsLa Fiesta NSB
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving up a wide range of Mexican favorites including tacos fajitas, enchiladas and burritos, plus cocktails.
La Fiesta NSB
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
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
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
RestaurantsMiller's Ale House
RestaurantsCasual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
Miller's Ale House
RestaurantsFat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for barbecue dishes including ribs, with sides like mac and cheese and potato salad.
Fat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsRiverpark Terrace
RestaurantsAmerican eats with locally sourced ingredients served in a cozy cottage with a porch & leafy patio.
Riverpark Terrace
RestaurantsThe Whiskey
RestaurantsCreatively topped burgers & a lengthy whiskey menu in an intimate pub with regular live music.
The Whiskey
RestaurantsSoNapa Grille
RestaurantsRustic-chic bar/eatery showcasing select, seasonal New American entrees & Northern California wines.
SoNapa Grille
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
RestaurantsSouthern Style BBQ
RestaurantsCasual eatery, including a food truck, for Southern-style barbecue plus pizza, salads and mac 'n' cheese.
Southern Style BBQ
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
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
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
RestaurantsBeachside Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-run restaurant dishing up pizzas, grinders, and other comfort fare, plus breakfast, and beer.
Beachside Pizza
RestaurantsVincenzo Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsElevated Italian fare served in an airy, contemporary space with a wall of wine & a lively bar.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
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
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
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
RestaurantsVoo La Voo Cafe Sylvie Le Nouail
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving sweet and savory crepes along with French-style breakfast staples and lunch dishes.
Voo La Voo Cafe Sylvie Le Nouail
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
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFlyers Wings & Grill
RestaurantsThis informal eatery specializes in chicken wings with blue cheese dressing, plus ribs & sandwiches.
Flyers Wings & Grill
RestaurantsThird Wave Cafe & Wine Bar
RestaurantsCozy hub with gourmet coffee, sandwiches & pizzas, global wines & craft beers, plus a garden patio.
Third Wave Cafe & Wine Bar
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. O-Town West
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. O-Town West
RestaurantsBello Valentino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsIntimate eatery serving familiar Italian dishes such as gnocchi & chicken marsala, plus wine.
Bello Valentino's Italian Restaurant
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
RestaurantsThe Grille
RestaurantsPastas, pizza & classic Italian entrees are dished up in a quaint setting adjacent to a golf course.
The Grille
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
RestaurantsShakai Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsMood lighting & splashy accents make a striking backdrop for sushi & cocktails at this trendy spot.
Shakai Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsWake Up Cafe North
RestaurantsCasual, cozy American cafe preparing comfort food and coffee for breakfast and lunch.
Wake Up Cafe North
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
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
RestaurantsGnarly Barley
RestaurantsCompact, no-frills sandwich shop with a sizable selection of craft brews & frequent specials.
Gnarly Barley
RestaurantsThe Breakers Ocean Front Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsBeachside joint serving an American menu of burgers, seafood & beer in a cozy & casual setting.
The Breakers Ocean Front Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRoyal Sushi Grill & Thai(Edgewater)
RestaurantsJapanese and Thai dishes such as pad thai and sushi rolls offered in a casual restaurant.
Royal Sushi Grill & Thai(Edgewater)
RestaurantsCaffé Vesuvio
RestaurantsPizza and burgers spot serving lasagna and other classic Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
Caffé Vesuvio
RestaurantsLittle Griddle on Canal
RestaurantsCasual venue for pancakes, coffee, steaks and other classics; connected to an art shop.
Little Griddle on Canal
RestaurantsMike's Galley restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed shopping-center diner specializing in breakfast & lunch, plus housemade bread & pastries.
Mike's Galley restaurant
RestaurantsAdriatico Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsUnderstated, family-run restaurant with sidewalk tables offering traditional Italian cuisine & wine.
Adriatico Trattoria Italiana
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