North America / USA / Florida / Northeast Florida / Daytona Beach / Best Restaurants

Off the Hook at Inlet Harbor

For swell waterfront views, outdoor and indoor dining, live music, and a view of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Off the Hook reminds visitors of why they’re here. In addition to the solid sea fare—peel-and-eat shrimp, pan-fried grouper, deep-water lobster tails—there’s also Florida fresh gator tail, fried and served with a honey mustard sauce. Yup, it tastes like, well, you know (chicken). The restaurant also has charter captains on-site to take you out boating; and, if you get lucky out there, the restaurant will even cook your catch for you. There’s often live music and a fun bar scene. They have another location on New Smyrna Beach, Off the Hook Raw Bar & Grill, at 747 E. 3rd Ave.