Best Lunch Restaurants in New Smyrna Beach

"Gluten-free and predominantly vegetarian-friendly items feature at this colorful kitchen serving breakfasts, lunches and light meals, although you'll still find a spicy jerk chicken wrap and the obligatory mahi... Thai in Daytona Beach"

"Really long wait times and the service sucks probably cause they are so short staffed. Food was also not that great."

"Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner right on the pier at Crabby Joe’s. This full-service restaurant serves up hot meals to keep you and your family sustained through a long day of fishing from the pier or simply enjoying the sights. Your kids are likely to gobble up their specialty pancakes filled with your choice of M&Ms or chocolate chips, and kids’ lunch specials like popcorn shrimp and fried fish mesh perfectly with the wide ocean view."

"Serving up all-American food and fun, Johnny Rockets specializes in classic hamburgers, American Fries and shakes, with over 300 restaurants worldwide. Address:250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118"

"The Chart House Seafood Restaurant has an overall rating of 4.3 out of a possible 5. It’s a little expensive, but the high-end chain eatery serves some of the best seafood and steaks in the area. The fare is served in an upscale setting with amazing dining views."

"Chez Paul Gourmet Restaurant was originally opened as the Green Dolphin tavern, overseen by former Daytona Beach mayor Paul Carpenell before its transfer to its current ownership and branding in 1999. Today, the intimate restaurant showcases high-end French and Italian fare Wednesdays through Saturdays at dinner service, offering garden patio seating and stunning Halifax River waterfront views. Diners can enjoy upscale land entree options such as steak au poivre, German pork schnitzel, veal piccata, and chicken marsala or select from seafood-focused fare such as pan-seared Chilean sea bass prepared with macadamia nuts or shrimp Papa Paolo with lemon butter and white wine sauce."

"Malibu Beach Grill is an award-winning restaurant located in Port Orange, Florida specializing in hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. The menu is made from scratch daily. The dining room offers a polished yet casual dining experience."

"The dinner menu features weekly specials and an early dining menu before 6:00. Weekend brunch and lunch are also available. Entree options include filet mignon, New York strip, baby back ribs, porterhouse…"

"Sometimes called “Daytona Beach’s best-kept secret,” this hidden treasure has been serving Southern comfort food to the area for over 30 years. Known for outstanding all-day breakfasts and daily lunch specials, this classic restaurant is located at 7 Seas Marina on the Halifax River. If you’re dining on the café’s outdoor seating deck, feel free to bring along your four-legged friend."

"The Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center is a 5,000 square foot facility on the campus of Stetson University designed to house and exhibit the University art collection. The art center includes two galleries and a foyer gallery, a state-of-the-art collections vault, a preparation area and a seminar room used for classes and study. The Hand Art Center presents up to 8 unique art exhibitions each year, with accompanying programming including workshops, lectures, panel talks and receptions."

"Hand Art Center- Right on Stetson’s campus, next to the Duncan Gallery of Art, you’ll find the Hand Art Center, which has a rotating schedule of exhibitions from nationally recognized artists as well as notable works by Stetson professors and art majors. The walk is well worth the destination, and it will give you a glimpse into the beautiful campus of the “Harvard of the South.”. African American Museum"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Art has its way of moving us. If you can’t get enough of captivating pieces, one of the best galleries in Deland is Hand Art Center at Stetson University."

"Opened in 1992 and relocated in 2007, the Southeast Museum of Photography is a museum on the Daytona State College campus. It’s permanent collection consists of over 3,500 photographs and hold over 20 exhibitions annually. Some of the talent on display here include photographs by William Klein, Sally Mann, Harry Callahan, Gordon Parks, Alfred Steiglitz, Edward Steichen, Paul Strand, Aaron Siskind and Robert Rauschenberg to name a few."

"The Southeast Museum of Photography’s Mission Statement reads, “The Southeast Museum of Photography exhibits, collects, preserves, and interprets photography to facilitate teaching and learning at Daytona State College, and enhances the community's understanding and appreciation of culture, history, art and photography.” And they are doing a brilliant job of it!. Head over to t...Read more"

"On the campus of Daytona State College is the Southeast Museum of Photography. The museum, which preserves, displays and interprets photographs, was founded in 1975 as space for Daytona State students to showcase their photography and view the works of others."

"The museums in Deland give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Deland with these museums."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Lisa Habermehl, D... used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Viewing art could truly be a life-changing experience for some."