Restaurants

Restaurants abound in New Smyrna.  Some of the establishments our owners and guests enjoy are listed below.  This is a beach town so most are casual dinning.  Links to their websites are provided where possible, otherwise, physical addresses are given.

• For breakfast, try the Beacon Restaurant at 416 Flagler Avenue.  It's within walking distance from Coronado Towers. They serve standard American fare such pancakes and eggs.
  

• For lunch with atmosphere, try a burger at Chases, The Breakers, or Toni and Joe's.  They all overlook the beach.  Manzano Fine Foods is a good deli located within walking distance on Flagler Ave.
  

Some of our favorite dinner places are listed below.  

The following are within walking distance:  

• Atlantis Bistro - 300 Flager Ave, serves rustic Italian cuisine in a charming setting,  
  
• Clancy's Cantina - Mexican food,  
• Peanuts Sports Bar - 421 Flagler Ave, watch the game and enjoy casual dinning, smoking permitted,
  
• The Grille at Riverview - watch the sunset over the river while enjoying your dinner,
• That's Amore - 103 Pine Street, pizza and pasta.

These are worth the drive:

• Boston's Fish House - 1414 S. Atlantic Ave, casual seafood known for fried food.  A good place for the kids,
• Off The Hook - a lively sports bar featuring seafood,
  
• The Garlic - pasta, seafood, and steaks,
• Manny's Pizza - 3318 S. Atlantic Ave, pizza, subs, and salads,
• New Smyrna Steakhouse - steaks, ribs, and chops,
  
• Norwood's Seafood - fresh seafood and fine wine,
• Shiki at the Beach - 4192 South Atlantic Ave, sushi
• Spanish River Grill - tapas and more,
• SoNapa Wine Co - casual sophistication,
• Upper Deck Bar and Grille - casual and comfortable with a view of the ocean.

Visit Kennedy Space Center just south of New Smyrna.  You can watch a rocket launch right from our beach.  Launches take place from either Kennedy Space Center or from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station which are adjacent to each other.  Kennedy launches commercial rockets.  The Air Force launches military rockets - some launches are not advertised due to security.  Click here for a launch schedule.  All launches are weather dependent. 

The Marine Discovery Center in town offers tours of the Indian River Lagoon.  You can either take a boat ride or paddle your own kayak after the guide.  

Watch a race at Daytona International Speedway or at the New Smyrna Speedway just west of town.

Nichols Surf Shop offers rentals on various beach toys such as surf boards, bikes, and kayaks. Lessons are also available.

Also, check out the slideshows of Flagler Ave. and the beach on the local info page.