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    River Deck

    3.8 (265 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RIVER DECK ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Great place good food good vibes
    Ricardo D.

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

    Flatbread
    Enxhi B.

    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.

    Crab sandwich & mango rice
    Kim L.

    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?

    Gorgeous day on the intracoastal
    Carol V.

    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.

    Wife and I dining out in the sand area overlooking the intracoastal
    Marc W.

    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!!

    Blt Bloody Mary
    Clara A.

    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!

    Grouper tacos
    Rebeca M.

    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

    Steamed shrimp
    Michelle P.

    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.

    Lunching with our pooch
    Natali B.

    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.

    Jambalya
    Jesika K.

    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.

    Pre dinner drinks
    Jamie P.

    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.

    Flat bread and onion string
    Joanne D.

    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!

    Breanna H.

    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.

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    Good feeling crowd with friendly service. Went on Jimmy Buffet day which made the experience even better.

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    Food was good, service was a little slow but the server was above average. The sunset view was worth it. Parking is a little odd.

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    Sunday evening and our party of 9 was hungry. Decided to go to Blackbeard's Inn around 6:30. The…read morehostess was very friendly and let us know there would be a small wait because she needed to seat a party of 10 that came in before us. The wait was brief and we were quickly seated in a comfortable section. Our server, Bryan, was excellent! He did not get flustered with our needy table full of questions and requests. I am so impressed with how they handle allergies. We notified them of multiple allergies at the table and they took it very seriously. The manager, Shawn, came out to double check about allergies and clarify what was safe and not safe. One of the little ones was distraught to learn that the cinnamon rolls were not safe for his allergy and they noticed and arraigned for him to have an ice cream sundae after dinner. They give you so much food! With every meal you get fish chowder, salad, cinnamon rolls, hush puppy, and a buttered roll. You also get a side. Majority of the table order a version of the you pick two and enjoyed their selection and preparation. I got the salmon blackened and Rockefeller. It was a little spicy but really good. Everyone at the table left with a to-go box and satisfied.

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