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Beachside Restaurants In New Smyrna Beach

Beachside restaurants are the easiest choice when you want to stay close to the sand, Flagler Avenue, Third Avenue, or South Atlantic Avenue. Some are directly oceanfront, while others are a short walk or drive from the beach. If ocean views matter, look for listings marked “On the beach.” If walkability matters, Flagler Avenue and Third Avenue are usually the most convenient areas.

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Beachside Restaurants

Restaurants on the beachside side of New Smyrna Beach, including oceanfront and nearby Flagler/Third Avenue spots.

Norwood's Restaurant & Treehouse Bar

Norwood's Restaurant & Treehouse Bar

A long-running NSB staple with seafood, steaks, cocktails, live music, and the elevated Treehouse Bar.

  • Treehouse Bar
  • Live entertainment
  • Seafood and steaks
  • Large wine and cocktail list
Area
Beachside
Beach distance
About 0.3 miles to the beach
Closest beach access
Flagler Avenue Beach
Best for
Dinner, drinks, date night, live music
Address
400 E 2nd Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

The Garlic

The Garlic

An atmospheric Italian restaurant on Third Avenue with a garden-like patio, dinner service, and Blu Bar.

  • Tuscan-inspired setting
  • Blu Bar
  • Outdoor garden atmosphere
  • Dinner-focused menu
Area
Beachside
Beach distance
About 0.4 miles to the beach
Closest beach access
Third Avenue beach access
Best for
Italian dinner, cocktails, special occasions
Address
556 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

The Breakers Restaurant

The Breakers Restaurant

A casual oceanfront restaurant directly on Flagler Avenue Beach with burgers, seafood, drinks, and beach views.

  • Direct oceanfront
  • Casual beach atmosphere
  • Burgers and seafood
  • Walkable from Flagler Avenue
Area
Oceanfront
Beach distance
On the beach
Closest beach access
Flagler Avenue Beach
Best for
Beach lunch, casual dinner, oceanfront drinks
Address
518 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
On the beach Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

Beachside

Third Wave Cafe

A Flagler Avenue cafe, wine bar, and dinner spot with a tucked-away patio and a relaxed beachside feel.

  • Cafe and wine bar
  • Outdoor patio
  • Flagler Avenue location
  • Good for brunch or dinner
Area
Beachside
Beach distance
About 0.4 miles to the beach
Closest beach access
Flagler Avenue Beach
Best for
Brunch, wine, patio dinner
Address
204 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

Beachside

Flagler Tavern

A lively Flagler Avenue tavern with food, drinks, music, and nightlife near the beach approach.

  • Flagler Avenue nightlife
  • Food and drinks
  • Live entertainment
  • Very close to the beach approach
Area
Beachside
Beach distance
About 450 feet to the beach
Closest beach access
Flagler Avenue Beach
Best for
Nightlife, casual drinks, groups
Address
414 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

LUMA NSB

LUMA NSB

A boho-inspired Flagler Avenue coffee, beer, wine, and cocktail spot with outdoor seating, beachy energy, and a casual all-day hangout feel.

  • Coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails
  • Outdoor seating
  • Boho beach atmosphere
  • Steps from the beach approach
Area
Beachside / Flagler Avenue
Beach distance
About 500 feet to the beach
Closest beach access
Flagler Avenue Beach
Best for
Coffee, wine, beer, cocktails, casual outdoor hangout
Address
401 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

Sea Vista Tiki Bar

Sea Vista Tiki Bar

An oceanfront tiki bar at Sea Vista with direct beach access, poolside energy, food, and drinks.

  • Direct oceanfront
  • Tiki bar
  • Food and drinks
  • Pool and beach setting
Area
Oceanfront
Beach distance
On the beach
Closest beach access
Direct beach access
Best for
Beach drinks, tiki bar, casual oceanfront hangout
Address
1701 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
On the beach Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

Oceanfront

Chase's on the Beach

A relaxed oceanfront restaurant and bar on South Atlantic Avenue with seafood, burgers, drinks, live music, and beach views.

  • Direct oceanfront
  • Food and drinks
  • Live music
  • Beach views
Area
Oceanfront
Beach distance
On the beach
Closest beach access
Direct beach access
Best for
Oceanfront drinks, casual lunch, live music, groups
Address
3401 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
On the beach Beachside Bar Restaurant

Updated June 9, 2026

About New Smyrna Beach


New Smyrna Beach is best known for having the best surfing in Florida and its moniker as the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Don't be alarmed though, shark bites are still rare, haven't been fatal in years, and primarily happen to surfers that are way out past the break. New Smyrna Beach has hosted the National Scholastic Surfing Association Championships, the National Kidney Foundation Pro-Am Surf Festival, and the National Scholastic Surfing Association East Coast Championships due to its incredible waves. Also, New Smyrna Beach lets you drive on the beach, which is a unique experience that you can't find at many other beaches!

The city boasts an incredible array of restaurants like Norwood's, The Garlic, Avanu on Flagler, and The Breakers. Many of the local restaurants are located on Flagler Avenue, which is a popular shopping district that leads to the beach, Canal Street, which is the historic downtown area, and Third Avenue, which is the beachside shopping district.

More than 422,000 people visit New Smyrna Beach each year to take in the incredible sunrises, enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere, and experience the local culture. Make your way to the Flagler Ave beach, or any of the other 13 beach access points, to enjoy an east coast sunrise over the water and take in the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, located on the central east coast of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its population was estimated to be 33,182 in 2025 by the United States Census Bureau. The downtown section of the city is located on the west side of the Indian River and the Indian River Lagoon system. The Coronado Beach Bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, connecting the mainland with the beach on the coastal barrier island.

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