Overall service was good especially for timing on a takeout order. However, the fried fish was chewy and a bit dry. Typically, I prefer my fish and chips to be crispy, golden, and delicious. Fries were decent and coleslaw was nothing out of the ordinary. Hush puppies were plain and left something to desire. The flounder sandwich was ok, but once again a little overdone and chewy. The biggest disappointment were the fried clams. They were over battered and every bite I found myself wondering if I was going enjoy a fresh, flavorfull clam or just another mouth full of fried breading. I would still recommend but don't expect much beyond typical beach area bar-food. read more

Where to start? The Crab Bisque was good and it goes down hill from there. Parking is atrocious. There is none. It was a zoo. I ordered a ribeye and got something else. I questioned the waiter and he came back and said it was a ribeye. It was not. He then proceeded to be distant the rest of the time. I wasn't a jerk about it at all. The food was average and I shelled out over 75 for this meal. Skip this place and go to a chain. read more

Dont be denied by the pub atmosphere. Nice Booth's very pleasant staff.Crab legs awsome. The bisque and clam chowder were fantastic!!we struggled finding a good steak and seafood restaurant but we did. You will like the food and service. 2 bar drinks 2 full meals and 2cups soup $53.00 and worth it. Enjoy!! read more

Charlie Horse Restaurant - Captains sampler looks amazing!!! - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

This restaurant is one of our "go to's". They make the best wings! We get the Garlic/teryiaki. Its the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Also, I'm not a huge red meat eater but their burgers are great. Very traditional, nothing fancy. They are never greasy and they use super fresh ingredients. There is usually a wait, so i order take out. When I call they tell me 15mins. By the time i get in my car and drive the 1.5mi my food is always ready. There is a small parking lot up front that is usally full, but you can park around back. Worth the wait if you are dining in. The wait staff are always really friendly. Love them!! read more

The food was good/okay to me. I got the fried shrimp meal and a side of hush puppies. The hush puppies were cold but the shrimp was really good and fresh. My hubby loved his shrimp poboy. read more

Stopped in for Chicken wings and a cold beer. Always on point and the service always good.

I was just in town for a college visit at Embry Riddle. We were driving down the road and just randomly picked this place. First off there is GREAT service! The waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and kept our drinks full. Food came out fast and HOT. Food had great flavor and fires were perfect. Defiantly would spend the day at the beach and pop in here for some great food! read more

Great place. Even the cheap sirloin was good. Try the buffalo chicken dip appetizer. Oh and the margaritas are cheap, cheap,cheap....but good! Service was good as well. I recommend this place to anyone! read more

We went here twice in two days recently while staying in Ormond Beach. After a lousy couple of other places we tried we figured we'd play it safe and come back here. We felt comfortable right away in the high-backed booths even though the place was packed. The prices are very reasonable and the service excellent. We had the same waitress both times and she was great. The hostesses were also friendly and the staff all had smiles on their faces. I had the fish fry and my girlfriend had the bisque and fish sandwich. We finished it all and enjoyed our time there. General good vibe throughout the restaurant both times we went. There is a bar and a few TVs playing sports and a few toy vending machines for the kids. No matter how crowded it just didn't seem loud like most restaurants are. This is not fine dining but good food nonetheless. We felt very comfortable and will be back. It's right on the main drag a few miles north of Daytona. We'll be back again. read more

Went for an early dinner. Great attentive staff. No wait for waitress she was at our table as soon as we were seated and took our drink order. I got a strawberry margarita which was good but alittle too sweet. Cheese sticks were great. He got the fried fish which was tilapia ( i would have too but i widh it were flounder not tilapia). He said besides the dunlawton bridge it was the best fish and coleslaw. I got the chicken sandwich which had alot of cheese and bacon and it came with a pile of fries. Cant wait to go back. Go early because the parking is limited. read more

It's been years since I've come to this restaurant but boy I should come back each time I'm FLA. I walked in around 7:15pm this Sunday night well after the dinner rush. That in itself was a good decision. I was greeted and seated quickly. My Coke arrived promptly and I took a long time pouring over what I wanted to eat. I started with a cup of lovely She Crab Soup. It was very flavorful but I added a few shakes of salt and pepper to taste. Just wished it was served just below hot but it was delicious. For my dinner I opted for Captain Brian's Seafood Sampler. It was the best decision! The crab was cooked to perfection. I relished as I broke open each segment and pulled out the soft sweet meat. The shrimps were plentiful and seasoned with a touch of Old Bay as requested. The accompanying cocktail sauce was kicking with horseradish. The garlic mashed potatoes were yummy and 100% homemade. Again I added just a touch more salt. I highly recommend this restaurant when you want to gorge and splurge on some great seafood. read more

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Went in for a simple dinner of shrimp and it did not disappoint. Their large order of coleslaw was very small but it was fresh and tasty. The server was attentive and very nice. read more

First stop at this little gem and though not everything was delicious that we tried, they still had some of the best shrimp I ever had locally. The drinks were very weak and I'm a super light weight, the nachos are just simple plain nachos and nothing to brag about. Overall decent place read more

Great staff but the food was flavourless. Dry fish that seemed to be kept warm with lamps possibly not sure but not fresh. The crap was great, other than not being cleaned properly. read more

A great place for casual dining great food and great service. The lines are often lengthy but definitely worth the wait

Service was nice, our rack of ribs was very charred.(disappeared) wings were ok and the soup was good.

Good home style atmosphere, nice people, food , just okay. Won't go back but glad I went, it was on the " list"

Great food, highly recommend the Monterey chicken, was amazing !!!! Service was wonderful , we got there about 45 min prior to close and still felt right at home, didn't feel rushed at all. Going back tonight !!!! Lol read more

Overall good meal. The shrimp pasta was very flavorful!

We just came across this place. It was an unexpected jewel! We loved it, the food was so home cooked, fresh, and fast. They had everything to choose from including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, pastas, and more. The prices were the best we had found on our entire road trip. We would have eaten there more often but were not staying in the area long enough. You could tell it was good when all of the locals were eating there on their lunch breaks. read more

Good takeout! Place was packed so ordered food to go. Was delicious! Will definitely go again next time I'm down in Daytona

Three members of my party had crab legs which they claimed were tasty. I had the blackened mahi sandwich which was fresh and delicious. Typical Florida bar food, but better than most other bars. read more

Went to Charlie Horse on recommendation from Lisa at Ormond Beach Brewing. We weren't disappointed with the meal or service. Knew going in there might be a wait since it was 6:00 on a Friday night. We were seated in less than 30 min. We each ordered shrimp and crab legs with a side of hush puppies. Plenty of food for us. Crab was very good and the shrimp were large. Service was friendly and attentive. Things that would have made Charlie's even better - more parking, and local beer on the menu. Ormond Beach Brewing has great beer and would be a very nice addition. read more

Our experience was great. Our server Shaira was very friendly and helpful with the menu since we were from out of town and it was our first experience there. Their seafood was reasonably priced for the quality, quantity, and flavor. My husband and I shared the mahi-mahi and grilled shrimp dinner. Served with coleslaw and we chose the garlic red potatoes and ended our meal with the key lime dessert. We will definitely try to fit in another visit before we head back. read more

Ordered take out. The food was ready when coming in and they were attentive as soon as I walked in. Wings were great and the cheese fries were the best I've had. Excellent customer service and would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Me and my husband found this place tonight for dinner and decided to give it a try. We both ordered the all you can eat crab legs. For the price 37.99 a person (no sharing) its a great value if you can actually eat that much. I liked that you can try a new side item everytime you get a refill on your crablegs. The atmosphere was nothing great and grand you couldn't see the beach and it was very small and tight inside. The service was quick as soon as we placed our order it appeared on our table piping hot. I say your around the area and are in the mood for crab definitely stop by Charlie horse and give it a try. read more

Charlie Horse Restaurant - All you can eat crablegs - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

Just gross, gross and bad all around. Mediocre food, usually greasy yet under or over cooked. The staff hates their job. I say that because no one was was happy. Every server whether male or female was rude and short with us. Also I'm aware of what pot smells like and we parked in the back side lot next to the dumpster and could STILL smell it. Also watched the manager have a cocktail at the bar, then assist with a customer complaint. Hope you have better nights CH. read more

The crab bisque soup was delicious, the servers were friendly, and the place was very busy! I waited with my party (of 11 people) for only twenty minutes. For 11 people that isn't bad at all. The soup was creamy and served with a side of saltiness crackers. My friends ordered the all you can est crab and loved it! The cheesy bacon fries were also very good, and I'll definitely order those again. I had the ocean breeze drink, and it was a little sweet for my tastes. I couldn't taste the alcohol at all. read more

Walked in on a whim. Although the place was busy we were seated very quickly. I must admit I was a bit skeptical when we first walked in it kinda looked like an old office building renovated to be a 90s style beach restaurant. I was a fool. I had the wings and ribs and couldn't be more pleased. Nice smokey flavor to the ribs and the wings tasted fresh. My garden salad was also the freshest I've had in Daytona. Our waitress Kylee was excellent; tentative but not intrusive and very knowledgeable about the menu. The prices are very fair. Great overall experience. My only regret is that I'm not a regular. P.s. Coconut cream cake!!!!!! read more

Charlie Horse Restaurant - Ribs wings potatoes and a cold one - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

Had the coconut shrimp and clam chowder. The clam chowder was full of clams and excellent. Very good seafood restaurant and would highly recommend. read more

Charlie Horse Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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GREAT PLACE TO EAT!!! Best crab legs in Daytona!!! We eat here every time we are in town!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Best service, great food and atmosphere. Laid back and good for kids too. Fair prices as well which made for a great night/meal. Had captain Brian's meal with mahi and everything was fresh. Nicely cooked and desert was some coconut cream cake thing that was devoured in seconds. Well done guys first meal of our vacation was a hit! read more

Nice place just off the beach. Po boy was tasty ant the service was great. The atmosphere is friendly and this was a good spot to grab lunch while at training. read more

So this is the 2nd time I've been here, and it hasn't changed. The place is remarkably unremarkable. Food is ok but nothing great. Service is Ok but nothing great. Atmosphere is blah. It's clean. Prices are ok, but that's really about it. read more

Love this place! Usually stop in for a few drinks at the end of the night but food is great, too. Kenny is the man

Delicious food! Brian's sampler (fish, shrimp, and crab legs) is awesome. Peel and eat shrimp are large and fresh. We waited 45 minutes to dine and it was well worth the wait. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Five stars for the service! Five stars for the food! This by far was the best restaurant we have been to in a very long time. The steamed shrimp with old bay seasoning appetizer was phenomenal. The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery. The crab legs were plentiful and hot. Love this place! Ask for Lynn! Great waitress! read more

One of my family's favorites! Good food, good service and a fun place to go! We visit several times a year when we vacation in the Ormond Beach area! AYCE crab legs a HUGE favorite!!! Great shrimp and other items, too! read more

I have been eating their all you can eat crab legs for over 30 years. I moved away 5 years ago and visit every year and always go there for the crab legs. They raise the price every year. This year they are $65. We paid thinking that they are always good so we'll just pay it. These were the worst crab legs I've ever had in my life. They were old and shriveled up meat inside. Couldn't crack them. I will NEVER be back. read more

When we went to Charlie Horse there was a wait, which it was Friday night during the dinner rush so it was to be expected. I went to the bar to get a drink & they had great deals going on for margaritas. I received my drinks quickly and the bar staff was very friendly. When we were seated the waitress was nice and we got to order quickly. I got a small cup of gumbo and then my boyfriend and I shared the Snow Crab & Shrimp dinner. The food was definitely the best we had eaten the whole trip. The portions were big, although our meal was pricey. It was definitely worth the money spent! read more