Top Rated Nightlife in Daytona Beach

Located directly on the world-famous Daytona Beach about an hour's drive northeast of Orlando, Ocean Deck is a restaurant and a beach club in one. Come in early for lunch or dinner and stay late for drinks or dancing. A lively Caribbean ambiance fills this two-level building with a lounge on the lower floor and a restaurant on the second. The menu offers a variety of fresh seafood, steaks and more. Enjoy live Reggae music, drinking and dancing nightly along with a variety of drink specials. Ocean Deck is a great place to people-watch and has been a local favorite for more over four decades.

Located just a block away from the beach, Daytona's 509 Lounge gives their customers one of the best nightlife experiences around. They pride themselves on offering three different experiences: you can drink a brew in their lounge, enjoy a cocktail on their outdoor patio bar, or dance to your heart's content on their upstairs dancefloor. Special deals are offered to college students on Wednesdays and Saturday is ladies night. Private events can also be accommodated here.

The city of New Smyrna Beach may be peppered with bars and eateries along the sparkling waterfront yet the Beachside Tavern shines brightly through and through. Known to consistently rope in some of the finest live acts in Florida, this bustling bar never fails to please locals and visitors who soak in the relaxed vibes and hearty pub grub. Their fully stocked bar is always able to pour or create the perfect drink.

With a great location in downtown Daytona Beach, the Ronin Sushi and Sake Bar is great for a relaxed lunch or dinner with family and friends. Try favorites like the vegetable stir fry, steak, and, of course, the freshly crafted sushi. Afterwards you can wash it down with a glass of chardonnay or merlot, or opt for one of the many varieties of sake that are available. Wednesday nights are Samba live music nights when regulars and locals arrive in large numbers for food, wine and enjoyment.

Located on the Daytona Beach waterfront, Caribbean Jack's Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for a fantastic meal. Though they offer a full menu complete with steaks and burgers, Caribbean Jack's is most famous for their fish. You can choose from yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi or grouper, and then decide how you want it prepared, whether it be blackened, grilled, or cooked in a traditional Caribbean jerk-style. If you are in the mood for a cocktail, choose from specialties like the Shark Attack, which is the restaurant's popular Bloody Mary.