Daytona Beach Food & Fun Guide: Best Bites for Your Next Trip

Daytona Beach Food & Fun Guide: Best Bites for Your Next Trip

Daytona Beach Eats We’re Still Thinking About 🍽️🌴

A Hughleys-Approved Food & Fun Guide

Daytona Beach isn’t just fast cars and sandy toes — it’s an emerging culinary and entertainment destination with something fire for every vibe. From seaside eats and Italian comfort to family fun zones and golf with a twist, we did some serious diggin’ so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re planning a beach weekend, a staycation, need an excuse to eat well with a view, or you’re looking for fun the whole family can enjoy — this guide has you covered.

Welcome to our Hughleys-approved Daytona Beach food and entertainment lineup.

✨ Come hungry. Trust us.

🌮 Appetizers That Deserve the Hype

1. Beach Hut Cantina

📍 250 N Atlantic Ave Ste. 206, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
If you’re starting anywhere, start here.

  • Nachos – perfectly layered, no sad bare chips at the bottom

  • Snoop Fries – loaded, indulgent, and absolutely worth it

  • Queso – smooth, rich, and dangerously scoopable

And while we’re here…

👉 Best Birria in Daytona Beach
Hands down, Beach Hut Cantina’s Birria tacos + consommé.
Tender, flavorful, dip-every-bite kind of good. The consommé alone could heal something.

🍗 Wings & Coastal Classics

2. Waldo’s Sports Pub & Billiards

📍 2454 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32119

Waldo’s is the sports spot. Catch all the major games and fights on their massive screens, pair that with seriously good food — especially the grilled wings — and you’ve got the ultimate bro-spot vibe. 🍗📺🔥

  • Their grilled wings are smoky, juicy, and seasoned just right — the kind of wings you crave on game day or anytime. 
  • Don’t sleep on their pizza or homemade meatballs.

Pair them with a cold drink and some good company.

🎷 Creole Vibes & Spirited Nights

3. Urban Soul Daiquiris & Wings

📍 233 E 3rd Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114


This New Orleans-style gem is a vibe from the moment you walk in. A Creole-inspired restaurant + lounge with food, daiquiris, and culture — plus a full cigar lounge upstairs (and you don’t smell smoke downstairs — huge win).

What we loved:

  • Fried Catfish — crispy, southern comfort done right

  • Gumbo — deep, rich, flavorful — authentic soul in a bowl

  • Peel & Eat Shrimp — snackable and fun

  • Beignets — sweet, soft, and perfect finish

  • Daiquiris — potent + creative (try the Hennessy Daiquiri if you’re feeling bold)

Live music + games on event nights make this both a date night spot and a fun evening out with friends. Outdoor & indoor lounge spaces add flexibility to your vibe.

🏁 History Meets Flavor

4. Racing’s North Turn

📍 4511 S Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Located in a historic Daytona Beach racing landmark, this spot delivers Southern comfort with waterfront views.

Fan favorites include:

  • Pulled Pork Nachos — big, bold, and totally shareable

  • Baked Oysters — rich and savory with a satisfying texture

  • Fried Seafood Platter  — some of the freshest seafood in a delicious seasoned batter

It’s classic Daytona — history on the walls, delicious eats on the plate.

🍝 Italian Eats with an Elevated Twist

5. Little Italy’s Ristorante

📍 240 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 
Little Italy’s brings comfort with an upscale twist — perfect for a cozy dinner.

Must-tries:

  • Bruschetta — fresh bread + zesty toppings

  • Christmas Spritzer — Prosecco + cranberry-thyme ice cube + elderberry = the vibe

  • Mussels in Red Sauce — spicy broth you’ll want to sop up with bread (and yeah, pasta would be great too 😉)

And the crown jewel…

🍕 Surf & Turf Pizza — $145

Yes. $145.
Yes. Worth it.

Easily the most bougie pizza we’ve ever had — decadent, unexpected, and perfect for a special night or “because we deserve it” moment. absolutely worth experiencing at least once. Rich toppings, perfect crust, and an unforgettable centerpiece for a night out.

6. Tiano’s Cucina Italiana

📍 201 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
We keep coming back here — everything we’ve tried is legit delicious.

 Highlights:

  • Any Pizza — brick-oven crispy bubbles of crust perfection

  • Soup of the Day — especially that lentil soup

  • Shrimp Scampi — buttery, garlicky seafood bliss
    Every dish feels like a warm Italian hug with a little flair.

🍽️ Waterside Dining + Nightlife

7. Mama Foo Foo’s

📍 128 May St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
This is the scene. Waterside views, creative cocktails, and a vibe that’s date-night or girls-night ready.
Our go-tos:

  • Pan-Seared Salmon — elegant + flavorful

  • Hand-Cut Ribeye — steakhouse cravings satisfied
    Vegetarian options here too, so everyone eats well. Live entertainment or DJ on weekends keeps the energy up.

🍰 Sweet Finish:

8. Mama Cannolis

📍 Mama Cannolis — 801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

If you’ve still got room after all the savory goodness, Mama Cannolis is your sweet finale. This cute Italian dessert shop serves up classic treats with personality — and a serious lineup of pastries, cookies, coffee, and Italian sodas.

Our favorites?

  • Oreo Cannoli — crispy shell, creamy filling, and straight-up delicious (even the pistachio was completely sold out — so you know it’s good).

  • Éclairs & Cream Puffs — light, decadent, and perfect with espresso.

  • Italian Sodas — the Pineapple Coconut and Miami Vice were light, refreshing, and made for a Daytona afternoon.

  • The boys grabbed some classic lemon Italian ice — and gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Whether you’re rounding out your food crawl with something sweet or grabbing a pick-me-up coffee + cannoli, this spot is a vibe.

🎉 Entertainment + Fun Stops

9. ONE Daytona

📍 1870 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
A destination in itself:

  • Food & shopping

  • GameTime arcade

  • Movie theater

  • Nascar-themed hotel: The Daytona Autograph Collection
    Check the events calendar for concerts, pop-ups, and seasonal fun.

10. Arcade51

📍 1126 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Family-friendly fun that’s wallet-friendly too. Grab a $20 all-day wristband and play:

  • Classic arcade games

  • Modern consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch)
    Good luck getting your group to leave.

11. PopStroke

📍 1870 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
If golf + games = good vibes, this spot is for you.

  • Mini golf course with misting fans (hello, Florida heat relief)

  • Jumbo Jenga + cornhole

  • Great wings — yes, these deserve their own shout-out
    Perfect for groups, dates, or family outings..

🍹 Tips for Your Daytona Beach Food Crawl

  • Go early for lunch — spots like Beach Hut Cantina fill up around sunset.

  • Reservations help for dinner spots like Little Italy’s.

  • Don’t sleep on the drinks — Daytona blends vibe + flavor like nowhere else.

Daytona Beach isn’t just a stop — it’s a taste destination, it is magic on the water and on the plate. Whether you’re a foodie, a fashion-forward traveler, or just chasing a good time, this list has your next great meal (or mini-adventure) lined up. From bold Mexican birria, grilled wings with attitude, pulled pork nachos with beachfront views, or soul-satisfying Italian with a spritzer that steals the show, this city’s food scene is ready to impress while the entrainments helps you destress.

Stay stylish, take big bites, and save room for that pizza. 🍕✨

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