If you’re looking for delicious and varied dining options in New Smyrna Beach, you’ve come to the right place! From casual Mexican, to gourmet, bistro-style and waterfront restaurants, New Smyrna Beach has it all…

A fan favorite is Norwood’s Restaurant & Treehouse Bar on the North Causeway, specializing in seafood, but also serving steaks and more since 1946. If you’re not into a full-course meal, grab a perch in the bar, which really IS a treehouse and sip a cocktail while enjoying a waterfront view.

Waterfront dining also includes the tiki-themed rooftop Ocean Breeze, the River Deck nestled along the lazy Intracoastal, JB’s Fish Camp and that’s just for starters!

The Garlic, offering indoor and outside dining in an atmosphere reminiscent of an Italian garden with woodfire pizza ovens and fairy lights, is an excellent choice for date night and all foodies who love Italian fare. Everyone starts out with warm bread and roasted garlic fresh from the oven. Then you may want to try a Mozzarella Meltdown – imported cheeses with house-made bolognese and marinara sauces fire roasted until bubbly and served with crostini or have a ball – a Bocce Ball, The Garlic’s one pound filet mignon meatball served with linguini.

Looking for an open-air casual Mexican venue? Look no further! The Taco Shack, unique and loved by locals, is open for lunch and dinner and offers great nightly specials including Thursday $1.25 beef or chicken tacos.

There’s also Corkscrew Bar & Grille on historic Canal Street, where you will find $5 margaritas every day and can nosh on menu items such as mojo marinated filet skewers and crispy cod bites with house remoulade and sweet chili sauce for dipping.

If breakfast is more your thing, Ruthy’s Kozy Kitchen on Canal Street is well-known for serving up hearty breakfasts at an affordable price. You can also enjoy breakfast inside or out at The Beacon on Flagler Avenue. I personally like their chocolate chip pancakes, but beware. They are enormous!