10 Popular New Smyrna Beach Restaurants and Bars with Outdoor Seating

New Smyrna Beach was just awarded one of the top 10 beaches in Florida by Conde Nast! Not only do people flock here for the beautiful white sandy beaches, this area has become a blossoming foodie hub.  Why dine inside when youâre surrounded by one of the best beaches on the Florida East Coast? Below weâre taking you on a local tour of New Smyrna Beachâs best restaurants and bars with outdoor seating.

Chases on the Beach

Thereâs no better way to enjoy seafood and beer than with an ocean view and a salty breeze blowing through your hair.  Chases on the Beach is a lively New Smyrna hotspot offering delicious bar food, your favorite drinks, and the glorious feeling that you never left the beach. Youâll find that this casual atmosphere satisfies more than just your foodie cravings; Chases invites guests to dance to the rhythmic music, tan on the reclining beach chairs, and take a splash in their pool (complete with a volleyball net!). Not into seafood? Youâll find that this bar and grill offers a variety of American-style eats such as wings, pasta, burgers, and more. Check out their menu and gather your friends for a good time!

Toni and Joe's Patio

Start your day with a stack of pancakes and a serene view of New Smyrna Beach in the morning.  Toni and Joeâs Patio has provided residents and tourists its umbrella-covered picnic benches, ocean views, and all-day menu since 1958. Swing by at lunchtime for their famous steak hoagie thatâs been a favorite for the past twenty years!  Youâll want to stick around for happy hour to enjoy a signature cocktail (like the Toni & Joeâs Koolaid), live music, and Floridaâs iconic pink sunset skies. Click here for their menu!

The Breakers

When you find your stomach growling from a long day spent playing in the sand, follow the wafting smell of gourmet burgers and crisp fries that lead to the famous Breakers restaurant.  Frequented since the 1900âs by locals and tourists alike, The Breakers is beloved for not only its NSB burgers and creamy coleslaw, but also for its front row seat to the Atlantic Ocean.  Grab one of the coveted chairs that overlook those blue waters and drink in both the scenic view and their delicious Mai-Tais. With fourteen burger options provided, itâs best to look ahead at their menu and mentally decide which (or how many!) youâll want to order.

Flagler Tavern

Thereâs no denying that when you walk down Flagler Avenue youâll instantly know where everyone heads for a good time. Flaglerâs Tavern is a prominent New Smyrna restaurant known for its quality seafood and drinks, live music and events, and two-story outdoor deck. Unlike most restaurants, Flagler Tavernâs menu offers a variety of entrees made only with the best ingredients like fresh, wild-caught salmon and Florida-raised beef. The menu also caters to those with vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto diet restrictions. Enjoy a frozen cocktail and their Mahi-Mahi Tropical entrée to the sound of live music and a firsthand view of New Smyrnaâs prominent street.

Third Wave Café