We met up here tonight with friends we hadn't seen in years--between COVID, moves, and life just…read moregetting in the way--and honestly, we couldn't have picked a better place to reconnect. This spot has always held great memories for all of us, whether together or separately, and we were hoping it would still feel the same. It absolutely did. Since it was a Monday night, it was nicely relaxed--not too crowded--and the atmosphere couldn't have been better. We grabbed a table right by the bar in the open-air section, and everything about it was just perfect. The weather cooperated (low humidity for the win!), and the setting felt like a little tropical escape. Between the pergola, Bimini-style covers, and all the lush greenery, it honestly felt like dining in a beautiful garden. Our server was fantastic--patient, attentive, and genuinely kind--even as we got caught up in nonstop conversation and took our time ordering. Never once felt rushed, which made the night even more enjoyable. When we finally ordered, the food did not disappoint. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. There are so many great options on the menu that everyone at the table left happy (and already talking about what to try next time). It's rare to find a place that delivers consistently on atmosphere, service, and food--but this one still does. So glad we chose it for such a meaningful night. We'll definitely be back.

pastrami pizza was insanely delicious!!…read more Drew, bar manager was informative and welcoming. Scallop entree- deletable Great experience!

The five stars are well deserved!…read more Everything we ate at this casual eatery was perfect. The crab cake was meaty and flavorful, the blackened salmon and burrata salad was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the lemon mascarpone parfait was equally tasty and well-balanced. Service was professional and well-informed and the chef came out for a quick hello. Thank you for a great meal! We will be back

Another great lunch at CMB. Mason was our waiter and he was great. I ordered the Seafood and corn…read moresoup of the day and the NOLA bbq shrimp with cheese grits. Delicious and the large shrimp are wrapped in bacon! My friend had the French onion soup and the salmon Caesar salad. We sat outside and weren't rushed at all. One of our favorite places.

In the five weeks we have been in new Smyrna this place had my favorite food. The host greeted us…read moreat the door very warm and friendly. The atmosphere is eclectic. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. The one thing I loved is that we did not feel rushed. The owner visited our table a couple time to see if we needed anything, the second time was to torch the creme brûlée. So fun to watch. I ordered the seafood special, incredible! If there weren't people around us I would have licked the plate. We will be back for sure.

This is such a vibe in NSB. You can chill downstairs or go upstairs for a little swanky lounge…read moreexperience. I've only had dinner here once, but it was surprisingly good. I really thought it was going to be simple "bar food" but it was solid. Not going to be the best meal of your life, but it was good. I LOVE the upstairs. It's cozy and you have the option to sit at the bar, tables or couches. The cocktails are amazing and it's just such a unique experience for NSB. Bartenders and servers are attentive and nice. Worth stopping in!

Not gonna lie to you - this place was not what I expected. Showed up after a driving a little ways…read morewith "award winning chowder" in mind. Sign says "Caffe Paradiso", not cafe heavenly, so that was a little confusing but fine. Wanted a full dinner, but wasn't sure what to get and we ordered a little all over the place but that doesn't change how some of the staff was. We started with the chowder and lobster bisque. The chowder was award winning, for me the lobster bisque wasn't far behind. Super creamy, flavorful, didnt skimp on dill or clams, its the full package of what a good clam chowder should be. The bisque fell a little short as far as lobster, but the overall soup was good. Following that the pizza came out, and immediately realized this is what you should actually come for. While sitting and eating, person after person came in for pizza and pizza alone. Coming from a born and raised New Yorker, this is actually official pizza. The lobster roll meal fell short. The lobster was ordered with extra lobster, this seemed to be true, the bread was soft, toasted. Standard lobster roll things, however, very overpriced. The salad had a sour taste to it, left it very quickly. Showing up, staff was not present. When they were present it was like they were present. No suggestions, not helpful, one of those times you entertain the idea of robots taking your order because that would've been better. The woman making the pizza was very kind and appreciated the hospitality she gave. After dinner, we tried to ask about the bathroom, couldn't find the original front staff for an answer. Wouldn't come back, someone can order me pizza from here thought.

My husband and I have driven by this establishment several times when visiting New Symrna Beach and…read morewe always say, "We have to go there sometime." Well, today was the day. This free-standing establishment - either called "Cafe Heavenly" or "Cafe Paradiso" - is indeed heavenly. We walked in and were immediately greeted with a smile and offered free samples of gelato (made in house). We gladly tried a few of the flavors (they were all good) and did order some for dessert, but alas, I forgot to get pictures as we greedily shoveled it into our faces. The ambiance is casual, yet clean with both indoor and outdoor seating. For our main courses, my husband opted for the lobster roll with extra lobster (for an up charge). It came with a side Cesar salad. He said that the lobster roll was perfect (and he's from Maine and had many a lobster roll) and the salad was fresh. I ordered a Margarita pizza that they made fresh in they'd bright red wood fire oven. It was delicious- not too heavy, with fresh flavors and the perfect amount of toppings. There's no doubt we'll be back! P.S. - I took it upon myself to name the free-roaming chicken "Rodolfo" since the employees said that none of the wild chickens had names. So, say "hi" to Rodolfo the next time you see him!

My visit to AA Garden Fusion was on a Monday night. It wasn't overly crowded, that being said I…read morearrived after 8pm. The small crowd there were regular customers filling the main dining area tables and bar. The fun camaraderie between guests was uplifting. They were all taking turns singing karaoke, eating great food, enjoying a variety of drinks from Dr. Pepper, Wine, Beer and/or Sake. The owners were gracious and fun. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was SOOO......GOOD! I ordered the Pork Noodle Salad which came with house dressing. I added Sweet Thai Chili sauce to it I like the kick. It was a large portion and I'm a small eater so I brought plenty home. Put it in the fridge and went back about an hour later for more and it was even better cold. The pork was so flavorful and the pickled carrots and diacon was the perfect topping. I'm sorry I didn't think to take a picture at the restaurant. But I can show you the leftovers still in the to go box as I dive in.

Amazing food, we were a huge party, came in late and was welcomed in with open arms. Jocelyn was…read moreexceptional and made the visit worthwhile. Highly recommend.

Today for the first time I visited NSBs ONLY vegetarian eatery!…read more I am very familiar with the space as it used To by Ricky's but never been back since My coworker said to get the Hummus Yummus wrap Red leaf lettuce, feta cheese, edamame, lettuce, onion, cucumber and almonds tossed in our house-made ginger vinaigrette, topped with house-made hummus that is wrapped in a spinach tortilla. ***To make it vegan: select no cheese and and vegan cheese don't think this place isn't for you! You can add meat!!!!! She added chicken i added organic tofu The BEST WRAP I EVER HAD Every bite was amazing and fresh Half lunch half for dinner cause it's so generous! I will absolutely go often!

What a cute little place with friendly staff! We were traveling to visit friends and found…read moreourselves in New Smyrna Beach for the week. We tried out a few new places but this was, by far the best! The location is easy to find, and we had no trouble parking on the street almost right in front of the door. After ordering and paying, we found a cute spot in the dining room and our food was brought to us when ready. Our food was fresh and delicious. The house made hot sauce is very good!

Great find! Good food and super friendly, attentive staff. John the manager was busy seating…read moreguests, running food, refilling drinks etc. Joe our server was also great. We had fish dip and the fish sandwich which was large enough to split. Great place to watch a sporting event as well. Plenty of TV's and not a bad seat to watch. Definitely recommend for a casual meal and drinks.

My favorite thing is the salads and the appetizers. I know they're on opposite ends of the spectrum…read morebut the Brussel bread is the best thing in the world. My parents love going here and so does my daughter and my granddaughter so we make it a family affair, kid, friendly great customer service.

One of my favorite quaint spots -- I highly recommend it. It's truly a hidden gem. I moved to the…read morearea four years ago, and it quickly became my go-to place. I'll stop by casually for lunch on my bike route or dress it up a bit for a casual-fancy dinner. It's popular with the locals, and the food is consistently delicious every time. The staff is professional, attentive, and always delivers excellent customer service.

Salad Brussel Sprouts were good…read more Street corn was delicious. Had a bowl with pulled pork. Guacamole Pico de Gallo. Black Beans. With what they claim is "Red Rice" Bowl was good. BUT It isn't actually Red Rice . There's such a thing called red Rice. Don't false advertise white rice and add coloring to it or add saffron . And the very dim lights make it hard to see the food and the menu. I've had better black beans . The Sweet Plantains. They're not sweet if you char them black. They're supposed to be cooked or sautéed in oil or butter sprinkle some sugar on them to create a Glaze. Pulled pork was dry Unacceptable. I usually give it 5 stars but this time it was a dissapointment.

DEFINITELY worth going! From the bad reviews about the wait time for food, it's a Saturday at 8:00…read moreand we sat right away and the food came out very quickly. Nonetheless, ALL the food was excellent. Goat cheese, bruschetta, onion rings, BLT dip, Max & Cheese, steak fritas and the chicken & sausage gumbo. Yes, we are foodies and we put this place to the test. Oh, and our server, Mia, did a fine job. Also, they had a 1 man band, playing some jazz and other stuff but it was super wonderful to hear. This IS the place! Idk how their reviews are so low.

Music here on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. We stopped in here for the first time in a few…read moreyears and heard an interesting play list from the 80s. ... Devo, The Clash and George Michael, among others not heard regularly. They've added garage doors in the front to open the place up. Looks great. The menu has some new items on it . The hubs wanted wings and he tried the lollipop chicken. he said it was good but wouldn't get again. I had the brisket, mac n cheese and the jalapeno corn that comes with the brisket. It was all "ok" but nothing worth repeating. There is a plaque stating the mac n cheese is award winning. The service was ample. Maybe we will try again in another three or so years

Very cool newer brewery! Beer was good and lived the pickle…read moreflight! John was very informative on the brewery and beer and very friendly. Owner even stopped at our table and gave us an honorary 3rd place gift card in trivia cuz we were so bad!. Great place!

I've run out of ways to say how good this place is so I had to come over to Yelp just to keep…read moretalking about it. Tipsy Unicorn is one of those spots you don't just stumble into... you find it. And once you do, you realize pretty quickly why people keep coming back. I've been here more times than I can count, and somehow it still feels like a great find every single time. The food is legit. Not just something to go along with a drink, but something you actually look forward to. That Dagwood wrap in the photo... stacked, fresh, and exactly what you want when you sit down and take a breath for a bit. Simple, done right. And the flights... always the move. They're thoughtfully crafted, and what really stands out is how much intention is behind everything they're doing. There's a creativity here that goes beyond just what's on the board. You can feel it in how the beers are built and how they're meant to be experienced. It gives you something a little different every time without ever feeling forced. But what really makes this place what it is... it's the feel. I'm not from here, and not once have I ever felt like an outsider. It's one of those places that just pulls you in. Comfortable, easy, and genuinely welcoming in a way that's hard to fake. And the people... they want you to feel at home. And they absolutely deliver on that. I've posted about this place more times than I probably should have already, and here I am again. That probably tells you everything you need to know. Get off the interstate. Go find it. Support local when you can. It matters. This is one of those spots.