This place is located right on the intercoastal, so already set up for success as far as the location and view. You can see all kinds of dolphin activity and boats, so it's really quite lovely being here. Food is basic bar type food, nothing special. On this particular night my friend and I ordered a large dish of their 'peel and eat' shrimp and some Happy Hour chardonnay. It was good and served a purpose. I come to this place frequently when I am visiting NSB, as I live in the Northeast. Our server, Ashtyn, was absolutely lovely and so welcoming. Great customer service. It is absolutely worth checking this place out. read more

The ambience is always good there... They definitely have that! It's a great location. The good thing was the efficiency and helpfulness of the server. She even was very understanding when I said that my food didn't taste right and it was cold. I had ordered the special of mahi tacos... Firstly, they were just so plain with pieces of mahi in a tortilla, with some form of a salsa in a little cup... they did not taste fresh... Just very "fishy". They and the fries they came with were not even very warm. The margarita (special) didn't taste like it should, and I did not taste any alcohol in that drink. read more

Had a great experience at River Deck. Docked our 36' boat right out front which was awesome. The server was very attentive. The food was pretty good bar food. Shrimp tacos and the egg rolls were both very tasty and serving size was plentiful. Price with food and a couple of beers was just under $50. Not bad. And can't beat the view. Check it out! read more

We absolutely love River Deck! It's one of those places we always look forward to visiting and one of our favorite destinations whenever we take the boat. The open-air setting, beautiful bay views, and occasional live music create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing, unwinding, and enjoying a couple of drinks. The food is always delicious, and we've enjoyed trying several items on the menu. Their burgers are a personal favorite! And great customer service!! With great food, scenic views, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere, River Deck has everything we look for in a perfect getaway. If you're looking for a place to relax, enjoy the water, and make lasting memories, River Deck is a must-visit--our favorite place to dock, dine, and unwind! read more

River Deck - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Lovely outdoor tiki bar with live music! Great view with a breeze off the water. Service is quick and friendly. Food is good. Fish dip could use a little spice but overall good. read more

River Deck - BLT crab stack - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Great spot on the river, live music, and good service. There are so many things on the menu I wanted to try, this was the only place we visited more than once during the two weeks we were there. read more

Overall great and relaxing experience. Great view of the water. Wonderful breeze. Very knowledgeable staff. Friendly service. Food was amazing. Highly recommend the fried shrimp, coconut shrimp and mahi mahi sandwich. read more

Found this gem by accident 4/17/2026. We were on our way back to the beach and saw the sign. Decided to check it out. So very glad we did. Super cute tiki bar, live music (very talented singer), outside Adirondack Chairs set in white soft sand with lights strung for night. Tall tables are along the river. The square tiki bar is covered for guests wanting to avoid the sun/heat. Plenty of fans. Service was ridiculously good, drinks fairly priced for a Sunday afternoon and very nice pours. No 1" heads on beers here. We watched pelicans fish, dolphins playing, seabirds, and boaters go by. So very relaxing. It might be our favorite place and so look forward to visiting again. I grew up on these beaches but this great restaurant and bar wasn't here then. Go with complete confidence. Oh, our burger was absolutely amazing. So dang tasty, cooked perfectly. The bartenders kept the tables and bar clean and free of sticky spills which was so appreciated. read more

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This was a nice spot for a casual dinner. We got raw oysters for our appetizer and they hit the spot. We also tried the fried alligator, pretty interesting.. for entree I got the flatbread and it was decent. The views were really nice. Some good drink specials as well. read more

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Food was very good. Still not a fan of required valet parking! Even though the guys are very funny and courteous. Feels like cafeteria seating. read more

Great views food good vibes good music excellent food service. Love it definitely recommend. read more

River Deck - Great place good food good vibes - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

The setting was wonderful, a nice deck, on the river. Food was ok but service was slow. We had asked for coleslaw and got mango rice, could have asked for slaw but weren't sure we could get it in a timely fashion. Mahi sandwich was overdone, crab cake sandwich was really good, as was the crab salad tower and the burger was cooked just right - fries were good. Wayne ordered a Bloody Mary and the limp, blackened celery stalk was enough to make a person swear off of celery for ever. Would like to try it again, maybe next year? read more

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I've tried eating at this place numerous times the whole parking lot is blocked off valet only. After finding a parking spot, there was numerous tables they wanted to seat us right by the door when we ask if we could have one of the other tables that was empty. She said they are reserved.half of the restaurant, never ever again. I attempt to visit this establishment.! They clearly don't want new customers! read more

Great place, on the river. Fantastic views inside and out. Service was very good. And the food was very good as well. Good selection on the menu, everyone should be able to find what fits their taste and dietary needs. We have been there numerous times, and when we are in that area we will return. read more

Great casual atmosphere by the water with great food. The staff was down home friendly.

Came over from Central Florida for their "Cajun Seafood Fest." Such a beautiful day to be outside by the intracoastal. Saw a manatee cruise by. My husband's shrimp po' boy tacos were good. The lobster Alfredo flatbread was a good attempt. The flavors and flatbread were good overall, but the lobster was overcooked, dry, and had a slightly fishy, past its prime taste. read more

River Deck - Gorgeous day on the intracoastal - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

We came here during the middle if the day for lunch. It wasn't too full. They said we had to wait 15 minutes for a table but it took less than that. We sat right in the deck next to the docks. Sometimes you can see dolphins and fish swimming around, but they didn't come out while we were there. This is a huge seafood restaurant, however they have options that aren't seafood! They also have gator nuggets if you like gator. I ordered the tropical salad with grilled chicken and Rasta sauce on the side, it has a big kick to it! My husband order shrimp scampi and he said it was pretty good. Our drinks were great! They were very strong and delicious! Definitely will come back and have a couple drinks! read more

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I LOVE this place! My wife and I are locals and I grew up in the area and don't realize this was back behind the boat storage place. What an awesome little gem! It felt like a little mini-vacation eating out by the river and the Teryaki Garlic wings are AMAZING!!! The service was excellent and our server was very friendly and attentive. Also, the ambiance and vibe with the live music made it feel like I was in the islands! Definitely recommend!! read more

River Deck - Wife and I dining out in the sand area overlooking the intracoastal - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Good food with great views! Fried Grouper Bites were the highlight of dinner! I ordered the Mahi tacos and unfortunately there was more tomato than anything so I wouldn't recommend, but the burgers are always delicious. They also have good ranch which is always a plus. read more

Sat outside on the deck right by the water which was really nice. It was a Saturday evening so it was pretty busy. Most of their cocktails had pineapple and my dad is allergic so I had them make a key lime pie martini which was very good. We shared the ahi salad which I thought was ok, not amazing. The steamed shrimp I got without old bay, but they were a little overcooked. However, it was a good portion and I enjoyed them. The oysters are on special on Saturdays so I tried the bayou ones. I was surprised at how they looked when they came out as they looked very dry, which they were. Although they weren't saucy like I was expecting, they still tasted good. Overall the food was good and the view was nice. I'd return and try some other things. I didn't love that you are required to valet- didn't seem 100% necessary. read more

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Horrible customer service We were approached by one of the employees in an extremely rude and unfriendly way when we brought our dog A google search before going there revealed that dogs were allowed Our dog is small and was strapped in a stroller when we entered the outdoor area The employee came over to our table and in an extremely rude and disrespectful way just pounded us with the question of what service our dog provided over and over and wouldn't let us explain She continued when my husband got out his card and explained that he has a disability, she continued with the badgering It was rude, unkind and uncalled for The rest of the guests with us were very upset and in disbelief at the way we were treated We have been frequenting here for a number of years, but will definitely rethink the choice from now on There are plenty of other great places to enjoy in the area where the customer service is much better read more

Awesome spot on the water for great drinks tasty food and awesome fun ambience. The waitresses are very nice and friendly. Definitely nice for some good eats waterside read more

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THIS PLACE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT WAR HERO'S OR DOGS THAT SUPPORT THEM!!!!! DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE!!!!! We were taking some friends out on the boat today and decided to stop in here. We have been there many times and always enjoyed it but this time we had a problem. One of the passengers in my boat was a Vietnam war veteran and his two huskies. While we were docking we were approached by a waiter and told they do not allow dogs on the outside deck. I told them these dogs were my friend's service dogs as they go everywhere with him. So, we proceeded to get my friends off the boat including the Vietnam veteran who can barely walk, and needs a lot of assistance getting on and off the boat. When we got to the deck we were met by a manager named Travis. He told us we cannot come on the deck with the dogs. I explained again to him that these were service dogs and he started questioning me about the kind of service dogs they were and what condition my friend had that he needed a service dogs. He refused us service and we had to turn around and get my friends back on the boat. read more

Basic food and bar by the water, 3 stars for the views and the food wasn't half bad but the best I've had either. "Dog friendly" but they have a list of things they don't want the dogs to do, including barking, which can't be helped by some. My dog is a rescue and very quiet so he never barks anyway, but I feel it would be hard for other pet owners. The dog menu had no prices, neither did the cocktail menu. I had the mahi mahi sandwich and that was filling but again not the best I've had. Plus side-the views were nice and it was a lovely day to sit out. Parking is a little weird because it's complimentary valet only although there is a big parking space but it's not paved, it's all dirt so you pay a tip to get your car dirty. read more

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Find this place and you'll return time after time. Great food, drinks,cold beer and ambiance with a view 2nd to none in NSB!

This location is so cute and it's huge. We unintentionally stumbled here during a jimmy buffet tribute weekend. It was a little bit of chaos to figure out what was open seating and what was not. We eventually landed a spot at the bar and from there we had a great time. The food was really good and the drinks were strong but also delicious. We would 100% go back. read more

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We like coming here for drinks and small bites by the water. The bar has a lot to offer and the views are amazing. There is an island vibe and everything is very laid back. It can get busy during the hotter days, but in the winter we have no problem getting a spot we like. The service has always been kind and everything served how we want it. They do valet parking, so we look for street parking up the road and walk down to the restaurant. read more

River Deck - Pre dinner drinks - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Not sure why ratings are dismal one of favorite stops in NSB, great food reasonably priced (we hit lunchtime) and a great deck to hang out on. One of the few places in NSB I've never had a bad experience. read more

Just arrived at the New Symerna location.Drinks are great and CHEAP! Friends just had Calamari. He said it was the best he has ever had. Great praise indeed! Morgan is sweet and knowledgeable, attentive without being smothering. Getting shrimp plate, flat bread and tuna Wrap ordered. Stringy onion strips added. Shrimp great ! French fries strings great, onion strings Cold.flat bread yummy, tuna taco wonderful. All in all very reasonable! Want to come back another day for supper! read more

River Deck - Flat bread and onion string - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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The atmosphere is beautiful and that is mostly because of the water the restaurant is on. The service and staff were friendly and the food was pretty yummy as well! In addition to my burger, I tried alligator bites and it surprisingly tasted a little like chicken. The restrooms were clean and valet is complimentary which is nice since it is a small parking lot! read more

Loved this place! A little pricey but the food was decent and the beach atmosphere and views speaks for themselves. My girlfriends and I were able to be seated right away under the covered patio. The waitress was really nice and bubbly and took our drink orders while we searched the menu. My friend and I ended up splitting a fish sandwich which was really good. Overall my favorite part was the beach vibe without it being right on Flagler. It was a little less busy, I've been to new Smyrna beach dozens of times and never heard of this place so it was nice to be able to go to someplace different a little off the beaten path. read more

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Great location right on the water! Loved the live music (Underdog band when I went, great 90s music!) and the covered bar with lots of fans made it comfortable to sit outside even in the summer heat. Service was friendly and drink prices were affordable. I didn't order food but I saw plates coming out of the kitchen that looked delicious. Valet parking is mandatory fyi. Loved the overall vibe and I would definitely come back here read more

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One of the hidden secrets of New smyrna. Love this place with the atmosphere, food and great service!

This restaurant has a beautiful view right by the water, I saw so much wildlife while eating outside it was fantastic. Dolphins, fish, so many different birds I couldn't keep up. Loved the atmosphere, kid friendly, live music (not too loud) and the food was great. I ordered the jambalaya (It normally has Shrimp and Chicken but I asked for just chicken). The sausage was what brought the flavor or spice, was pretty good! The chicken salad was great the rasta sauce is very good as well. Definitely would recommend this place, when you pull in the valet signs might be confusing but they said it was complimentary. Only thing that wasn't the best was the service, waited about 20 mins and no server greeted or came to take my order so I had to go find someone for water etc. It's a busy place but the view and food were the best part. read more

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First time trying oysters so I can't compare them to anything else but they were decent and all the fixings were provided. $12 for half a dozen with crackers, hot sauce, horseradish, lemons, and cocktail sauce. Tried the tomato/mozzarella/arugula balsamic salad, would not order again. Wasn't terrible but was bleh. read more

River Deck - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Gator bites 4/5 Crab cakes 4/5 Fish sandwich 4/5 The weather was beautiful when my husband and I went to lunch but a little windy so they had the tarp windows down to prevent any issues on the deck. The view is gorgeous and they have a boat dock for anyone that's out on the water and wants to stop in for some food. The service was good. Our server was busy with a large party but he did pretty well at not forgetting about us even with that group. The staff seems to work well together with food runners and bussers helping out the servers along the way. We were both happy with our food. I didn't love the gator bites just by personal choice but wanted to try something we don't usually get. They were nice and tender though and were served with a honey mustard sauce. My fish sandwich was yummy but it was messy as the dish was so soft it just toppled over after every bite. I wish there was a little bit more flavor or seasoning on the fish to make it even better. The crab cakes were really good and my husband finished his entire plate so that's always a good sign. We will definitely go back next time we are staying in NSB. This place is much less busy than the restaurants right on Flagler and it's a nice change of scenery to view activity on the inter coastal. read more

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Highly disappointed Food was not great! Ordered the seafood platter and the key lime scallops. (Scallops were okay but literally only came with FOUR TINY scallops and the crab in the platter was ridiculously awful!) Atmosphere was nice but we came to hear the live music that was advertised to start at 6pm (which started at least 30-45 minutes late)! So we missed the live music. Decided not to stay since we felt rushed out - even though there were plenty of empty tables! We were rushed out (and we even ordered dessert - she was bringing the bill and WE had to ask for dessert!) The service was awful!!!!!! Kristina was a MISERABLE server! How you can be a miserable server when it's your job to be personable - I don't know!!! We are new locals and we won't come back!!! Hard to believe she makes a living at this profession Wishing I would have listened to the reviews read more

River Deck is a great find in New Smyrna Beach near the downtown area! It's right on the intercoastal so you have nice views of the water, boats, and even occasional birds and sea life. On our second visit, we saw dolphins swimming by in the evening, so that was a bonus! Parking is valet only, or you can park on the street about a block or two away. We chose to park on the street both times and had no problems. We also had excellent service both times! Food came out hot and fast, despite it being relatively busy. During our brunch experience, I had the breakfast "boat" which was perfect for me, as I was looking for something with protein and a few veggies. I also sipped on a mimosa while watching the boats go by. On our dinner visit, I chose mahi mahi tacos. My son loves their kids meals here because they are served on frisbees you get to take home! Plus, their fries are crispy and delicious. River Deck stands out because of its great food, service, and drinks. It's also kid friendly and has a beautiful view! What more could you ask for? read more

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I knew I was coming to New Smyrna Beach for work. Well let me get this out of the way first. In this case the property owner is losing the property and it makes me sad to be part of the process, but it's just business. So before going I start to check out places to eat, and River Deck seems to be a stand out. I check reviews, and fellow Yelper Dave O gives a pretty good review, and I respect his reviews. Ok this may get ugly so let's go. Valet parking and only Valet parking. That's fine with me, but I'll come back to this. I'm seated immediately on the deck. This view is beautiful and relaxing. I already know what I'm ordering so when my waitress shows up m ready. She seems like a lovely girl. I didn't get her name, but she is covered in tattoos. Not a judgement, just to distinguish her. I'm having the stuffed grouper. I love grouper, and with the stuffing of crab meat and shrimp, how can I go wrong. My meal shows up quickly and I'm happy because I'm in a hurry. Now the problem. I cut into the grouper. A minuscule amount of crab, and no shrimp at all. I dig a little hoping, but just a disappointment. My waitress is no where to be found so I eat it anyway. BTW, steamed veggies were very good, but I can't get over the lack of crab and no shrimp. Waitress finally shows up with the bill. I pay but mention the little bit of crab and no shrimp. Her answer: " Oh I'll definitely let the kitchen know about this". Does me a lot of good. Oh, almost forgot. Back to Valet Parking. I go to the designated spot to get my car. The gentleman retrieves my car and when getting out he uses his foot to push open the door leaving a large footprint scrape on the inside of the door. Three stars, and two are for the waterfront location. This could not be a mistake. SORRY read more

River Deck - My view for Lunch - Seafood Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Numerous joint agreements and complaints as follows: Music and loud speakers should be dampened with proper sound deadening for the guests to allow bartenders to hear when they are called upon and for a more enjoyable atmosphere The menu in four years has not changed yet the cooks consistently screw up orders They charge $5.00 for a chocolate milk and sweet tea to disabled veterans who don't drink alcohol. They refuse dogs and question validity of service to the owners which drives customers away period. Change this! read more