An experience so nice, we went twice! We discovered this lovely gem on a recent stay in Daytona Beach. Our first night in town, we seemed to be striking out on restaurants that offered more than one or two items gluten free. That is, until I found the menu online for mama foo foo. I can say with confidence that Mama Foo Foo knows how to do gluten free food the right way. Our first visit was for dinner, and the ambiance was on point. Perfectly lit, short wait, cool art, and great music. The waitress was very knowledgeable about gluten free options, and even offered alternatives when she discovered that they were out of gluten free crackers for the burrata and fig. My dinner, the honey glazed scallops with lobster risotto and grilled carrots, was prepared perfectly. The staff was attentive, refilling drinks and water and checking in regularly. Price was very reasonable for the quality of food. A solid five star visit. It was so good in fact that we came back a few days later for brunch to enjoy their signature wagyu smash burger. I opted for the breakfast version (fried egg, avocado and tomato relish toppings) while my husband went with the more traditional lunch version. Again, the waiter was attentive and immediately knew to advise me that the fries were dusted with flour and offered alternatives. The grapefruit dressing on the salad was delish! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu the next time we are in town. read more

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it wasn't good but it was edible. * Pasta dish 1/5 * Cheese bread bites 1/5 * Carrot cake 3/5 Everything was bland and tasteless. The pasta is something a kid would like. Kinda like preggo. Same with the cheesy bread. It was really disappointing for the price. Also the pasta came out cold and they were really nice and apologized. read more

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First I want to highlight our server/waiter - Joshua - he was absolutely incredible handling our group. He was a true professional, engaging and truly a pleasure! This was the second time that I have brought a large group (10+) to MFF and the food did not disappoint. Between the craft cocktails and mocktails, there is something for everyone. It is a place that is great for smaller dining parties; larger parties beware-beware-beware. However, our dining experience arrived when the check came. We politely asked to split the bill after mentioning we would need that done prior to putting in any orders. After some back and fourth a woman came out (assuming she was the GM or manager of the evening) and asked, arms spread, "WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE TABLE!?". The entire table was taken aback by how that question was asked, because now she garnished everyone's attention. My coworker said, "that would be me". Immediately, without hesitation the woman shouted at her "WE DO NOT SPLIT CHECKS AND YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THAT WHEN YOU BOOKED IT AND IT'S ON OUR WEBSITE!!!" Truth be told it's not on the website and after doing research it is VERY hidden on the third party booking site. Her overall professionalism was incredibly lacking. We felt pointed out and embarrassed in the middle of figuring out the bill. Our dining experience leading up to that, was diminished in a few short seconds. As someone who is in town 2-3 times a year and comes to MFF with a large group each time, this is the first and last time someone is going to treat me any my people that way. Sadly, the next time I come back to the area, before booking, I will be calling to ensure she is not working there anymore. As long as she does, I will not risk myself, or my coworkers, to be chastised. read more

Was looking for a quick bite for dinner and some drinks and elected Mama Foo Foo. This place is a nice restaurant that doubles as a lounge/party spot. There is a large parking lot and ample space to park. I opted to sit at the bar for convenience but there is a ton of seating for dining. The service was not the best but I did manage to get my drinks without issue. I ended up having to get my burger to go. Other than the service, the drinks were great and for what it's worth, the burger really did hit the spot. Just a shame I had to enjoy it at my hotel room. I would definitely come again but just at a lower volume time. read more

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The service could have been a little more on point, (we came at about 4 so they must have been going through shift change and doing there side work to leave) but thanks to the rest of the staff the food came out promptly and everything was great. The little one also ordered fried pickles (not pictured) they were fried pickles. I'm personally not a fan of them to begin with but I did find myself eating a few. We also ordered 3 desserts some chocolate mouse thing that was amazing, the not so keylime pie was awesome, and the lady took home the carrot cake. The restaurant over looks the harbor and had an amazing view, I recommend the outside seating. The music was loud but not so loud that we couldn't engage in conversation. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. read more

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Is it at Daytona Beach for our anniversary and this restaurant was recommended by the bartenders at the autograph Daytona hotel. The restaurant is chic and modern. At 10 o'clock they have a DJ spinning the latest songs. The food was so good. We had the buffalo deviled eggs, chicken satay, short ribs and skirt steak. Our waiter was excellent and he even gave us two glasses of champagne to celebrate. When I'm back I. Daytona I will definitely return. read more

Mama Foo Foo - Old fashion and pumpkin something was very good - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

I learned a few years ago that you never do Valentine's Day on Feb 14th and this visit proves it. We arrived at 9 for our 9:15pm reservation but on Feb 13 and were seated at our reservation time. Our server came over immediately and started us with waters and returned to take our appetizer order. We started with the deviled eggs and tuna poke. Both outstanding! For dinner we ordered the pasta bolognese and the pan seared scallops, both recommended by our server but on our original list to try. Everything was perfect. Seasoned enough, scallops were cooked perfect and the piece of garlic bread I stole from my husband was really good as well. We ended the meal with the peanut butter cheese cake and marshmallow chocolate pudding. The service couldn't have gotten any better and all of our food was delicious! Our waiter did warn us that the night turns to a club around 10pm but was stayed and it didn't start until around 10:40 so it's not definite. The music was loud originally but you could hear the difference when they turned it up for the partying. Overall, the night couldn't have been any better! Everything was a 10/10 for me. When we first walked in I had mentioned to my husband that I was a little nervous as it was the night before Valentine's Day but there was barely anyone in the place. Our server ended up informing us that they allowed 600 reservations for Valentines night and he's happy we chose another night so he could give his best service and attention. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Excellent location. Cool and young vibes from decor to servers, bartenders. My cocktail (the Lip Service) was ok-to-good and properly priced. My appetizer was fabulous: Steak Tips Crostini, on a bed of horseradish and au jus. Excellent presentation and great taste. My friend got a burger but - at least from the looks - not as impressive as my choice (the crostini). I wished I have taken a pic of my crostini but I jumped on it with all my senses... and devoured it quick. On a down side... it took extremely long to have the appetizers!!! (maybe 30+ mins) Probably one of Daytona's favorite places for the cool vibes read more

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Loved the food and service for our 1st time at MaMa Foo Foo The fish and chips was amazing with large portions. My wife had the Coconut Cauliflower and I got a bite! It was amazing! read more

Mama Foo Foo - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Initial Reaction: probably the only decent restaurant in downtown Daytona Beach, Mama Foo Foo is a solid gastropub that offers so delicious dining options and refreshing cocktails. The layout has almost an Asian feel with darker ambient tones towards the front of the establishment and brighter towards the back deck where the east end of the bar is located. If you have a table by the bar, depending on the time of day, the acoustics will become deafening based on the amount of clientele situated there. When we first arrived and had a table in between the end of the bar and doorway to the outer deck, the noise levels were reasonable where you could hold a conversation. About 30 minutes into our stay, we had a group of people take the bar stools across from our table, and the sound grew louder from there, especially since the drinks were flowing. So keep that in mind if you are looking for a quieter area for a table, that is not the place, especially during peak hours. The kitchen screwed up my wife's order where she had ordered the gluten free rigatoni bolognese and they did the regular one instead. My wife who is celiac, realized this quickly and reported it to the server who made sure she had the correct order. Wasn't the server's fault as he had given the right order. Outside of that snafu, the Honey Sesame Scallops I ordered were incredibly delightful and flavorful with the risotto. The Saffron Arancini was a little too salty with the marinara but they were well fried and prepared. Cocktail-wise was very good between the gin-based 21 Again drink with coconut milk, pineapple, lime, vanilla, and aqua faba. The tequila-forward Diablo was a zesty second choice with the cassis, ginger, lime, gomme, and soda. The restaurant does deliver food wise but be careful if you are gluten free that the kitchen doesn't screw up the order. And depending on when you go, if you are looking for more quiet surroundings, make sure to be seated somewhere away from the bar closer to the front. read more

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Great food, ambience and service! Business meeting with work team and everyone enjoyed it! Would highly recommend!

Love going to their happy hour for special drinks and apps. Bartender in the outside bar and great really fun conversations with staff and patrons. So nice to sit outside and see the hatch's and breeze read more

Perfect date night spot. Great ambiance which is so rare in Daytona. Great apps and drinks as well.

Y'all! This place makes going out in Daytona Beach near beach street like stepping into a Miami hot spot. My friend and I wanted treat ourselves to a culinary experience beyond the chain restaurants and pub fare that sprawl across DB, so we hit up Mama Foo Foo's Happy Hour. They did not disappoint with gorgeously crafted cocktails that rival drinks by seen or be seen nightlife menus. I tried one of their Edible Cocktails (aka Jell-O shots), which was like a tropical party punch in my mouth. I will be back to indulge in a flight next time. Foods: a wonderful mix of cultures delight both their Happy Hour menu and Main Board. Their Saffron Arancini has become one of my favorite dishes to start with. So far, I have not been disappointed by any nibbles selected during my stay. Shout out to the bar staff who not only took their time to answer any questions but made our evening fun. Cracking jokes while quickly making drinks is an art and these mixologists are hands down experts at what they do. Overall: do not pass GO! on this place. read more

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The food was good but you had to wait a super Loooong time! the drinks were horrible the atmosphere eh, it was warm and muggy inside so when you order your drinks ask for an extra glass of ice. flies and mosquitoes are your guests. The place really changed. Not worth the money spent. Carriage house was a better bet @ same price...... read more

Said my id wasn't scanning and I'm a whole grown 23 year old man. Never had that happen in my life. Terrible service. Waited 40 minutes for appetizers in an open restaurant. Don't come to brunch. Ambience was nice though. Good scenery. Wouldn't recommend for breakfast read more

Mama Foo Foo - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

This place is in such a great location at the marina and the atmosphere is so cool, but something is a bit off. The bartender we came across here was just not that into it. It was happy hour on Friday evening, which should draw a good crowd, but, nope. It. Was. Dead. For one their happy hour rule, per the not at all enthusiastic bartender, is at the bar in backless uncomfortable metal barstoolss. Not even the ridiculously spartan uncomfortable high top booths( just a wood bench, no cushions) get happy hour pricing. Want a somewhat comfortable seat? Full price for you. Here's an idea, the whole bar area gets happy hour pricing and you might actually have people in there. Okay done with the rant now. The server, Santiago, was sweet, knowledgable and efficient. The food was okay, but tiny portions for the price. The ahi app was good, as was the burger. The wings were tasty, but a nightmare to eat-super messy! You can and should do way better at happy hour. read more

Mama Foo Foo - Ahi tuna appetizer with wonton chips - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Outrageous prices for mid-tier food. The wagyu smash burger was bland and overcooked. The "vegan bolognese" was just pasta in marinara and yet still $23 somehow. The cocktail was the highlight of the meal--really good, I must say. Upscale environment but with no substance to back it up, unfortunately. read more

A group of six went here for lunch. The service was terrible and the fish and chips were greasy and just about burned. One co-workers fish sandwich was burned so bad she couldn't eat it. The waiter never came by to check on us so my co-worker left without eating. She told the waiter when he finally came around to get us the check. We requested 2 checks, he came back with 6. The burnt fish sandwich was not taken off the bill. Our group will never come back to this place. Bad service, bad food.... This happened on May 6th, 2026. read more

OMG! Try to get in here Mother's Day without a reservation, that wasn't happening unless we waited three hours. We made a reservation for three days later and now I know why it was so crowded. Our waiter's name was Cole and he was absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend asking for him. The soy wings are to die for and the rigatoni. Bolognese was absolutely delicious. My husband had fish and chips and he was very happy with that as well. And my broke and famous martini was great. read more

I got the southwest chicken wrap and it was amazing! My friend and I split the liter of mimosas which was perfect for brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very cool and the view is pretty. Our server was also quick with service and very friendly. The music was very loud though, but I feel like everything outweighed that. Overall, this place was very good and I will be back in the future. read more

Mama Foo Foo - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Our 2nd visit, and we were fortunate enough to have Kate as our server on each visit. Kate was great. Kate was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The menu is small but offers some great choices. We've tried different items on each visit and haven't been disappointed in anything we tried. We did however find the Smash burger was overwhelmed by the sauce so much so that we couldn't taste the burger. When we mentioned this to Kate she offered to remake the burger without the sauce. We appreciated the offer but powered through and finished the burger anyway. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. And did we mention, "Kate is great?!?!? read more

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First time here after hearing amazing thing from friends and glad I finally gave it a try. Atmosphere is great with a vibe that would be great for a date night, business meal, or a party. Staff were friendly and helpful and very attentive. Food was great, some of the best fries I've had in awhile but I was told the morning chef seasons these differently than at dinner time so definitely come for lunch or breakfast. Will definitely come back. read more

Mama Foo Foo - Double Wagyu smash burger with fries - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Food was amazing and our server was great. But ... we had a reservation and they would not allow us to be seated until our reservation time (1:45pm). We arrived at 1:40 and there were tables available. When the hostess seated us, the table was inside but by the outside door. The wind was so strong that we couldn't keep our menus on the table. We asked to be moved and the hostess was so rude about it. She escorted us to an outside table and made a comment that it's windy everywhere and rolled her eyes. She wouldn't allow us to sit down until the table was cleaned off. She never returned to clean it. We asked another server if we could have a table inside (blocking the wind). He cleaned it off and said he needed to tell the hostess of the table change. I told him not to worry since she never returned to clean the table outside. After an amazing meal, I asked to speak to the manager about the rude hostess. I waited a while but no one showed up so we left. We've been to mama foo foos many times to eat but we've never felt So disrespected by anyone there until now. The hostess was rude and very unprofessional. I hope our next experience there is better . read more

My wife and I came a couple of months ago to Mama Foo Foo to celebrate her birthday, and this was our experience. A lot of the reviews mentioned this being a great place to eat and take aesthetic photos. Upon entering, the restaurant was nicely dimmed, with soft EDM music playing in the background. I was very impressed with the style and atmosphere of Mama Foo Foo--9/10. Our server was very nice and gave us great recommendations for both our appetizers and entrées. Appetizers: The Saffron Arancini, made with arborio rice, fontina cheese, marinara, and parmesan, was definitely a great start to our night. It was soft yet tender, and the amount of marinara sauce inside was perfect--10/10. The Burrata & Fig, made with burrata cheese, house-made fig jam, sourdough, and basil, was iconic. The in-house fig jam was perfect. I wish I could take it home with me. The bread was toasted to perfection. This is a must-have appetizer--10/10. Entrées: I had the Wagyu Double Smash Burger. It was made with American wagyu beef, cheddar, bacon tomato jam, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, and French fries. As far as smash burgers go, this was very underwhelming. The patties themselves didn't look smashed at all. The taste felt very bland. The fact that it was made with wagyu beef intrigued me enough to order; however, it was not worth it--5/10. My wife got the Rigatoni Bolognese. It was made with slow-cooked house beef bolognese, whipped ricotta, basil, and garlic bread. I took a few bites of this, but it wasn't to my liking. It felt like I ordered regular pasta and beef. -- 6/10 Overall: Mama Foo Foo's ambiance really impressed me with its beautiful architecture, cool music, and very tasteful small plates. However, the quality of their large plates did not meet our expectations. If you go to this restaurant, just go for the bar and the appetizers. read more

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We went on a Thursday evening (5:30pm) and seemed to be very slow as only about 3-4 tables were occupied. Which had me concerned. Ordered the Atlantic Cod fish & chips, and it was the best I've had in the area! The steak filet crostini was loaded with the steak tips, very tender and great flavor. Very nice views overlooking the marina. Service was pretty slow, but we were not in a rush, so that didn't have any effect on my ratings. Already planning on returning next week for the same dish! read more

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Page is the best! She aims to please the most difficult patrons. Mussles were loved. Smash burger was loved. I had Fish but didn't want fries snd Coleslaw she got me fried Cod with Mashed potatoes and string beans. I took the fried covering off the fish and had the perfect dish. Try it you may like it! read more

My wife and I ate here on a Sunday evening. Was not very crowded. Our drinks took a long time to arrive to our table. We also be ordered a bottle of Cabernet. They did not have any Cabernet available. We ordered a $66 fillet that came out twice overcooked and extremely tough. $46 for scallops should've been no more than $30. I feel mama foo foo is overpriced, and their quality has gone downhill. Service from Waite staff was very good. read more

Wow, so amazing!!! The hostess were so accommodating, our server was right on top of it! The food was of the charts, bravo to the chef! Management came by our table two times to check on us and was very kind. The decor in the restaurant was stunning and beautiful views over looking the water. We will definitely be back!! Best customer service ever!!! read more

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I'll start with the good, the view here is amazing. We had a very nice waiter. No for the things we did not like, took an hour and 15 minutes to get our food, they Smashburger was overcooked and not great. Do not recommend that at all. Very expensive for mediocre food. You're paying for the view. Don't come here unless you have a lot of time. read more

Service, food and atmosphere was all a 10/10!! I got the mother clucking chicken and it was very good! Prices are little higher but the quality of the food is very good. Love the locations and the staff are so amazing! Definitely recommend! read more

Mama Foo Foo - Motherclucking chicken grilled - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Cauliflower dish was delicious. Didn't realize lunch menu was different from dinner menu and did not have too many options. Nice view and ambiance read more

Mama Foo Foo - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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We probably just went on the wrong night. We had a reservation for four and we were sat on time. We passed a couple company Christmas parties and it looked like no one had their food yet. So we were eager to order and get our food going, because we had plans for after dinner. Service was ok at first but then completely fell apart. Our server, Josh, looked like Ben affleck. The first cocktail I ordered was unavailable. Apparently they batch it and they were out. It took awhile for our cocktails to arrive. We ordered appetizers and entrees to get it moving. It took 1.5 hours before my mom's side salad arrived. It was a Cesar salad, and did not have any croutons and severely lacked in dressing. I sent it back. The manager came out and said they were out of croutons so I told him to find some toast points. He said he would see what he could do. Excuse me? You're the manager. Get it done. Luckily, he did. The wrong appetizer came to our table and I refused it. Maybe that's why no one had their food. They were making mistakes. Our drinks ran dry. Our server was no where to be found. We went to the bar to try to order more drinks. The bartender said he would come by our table. Lies. He never came. We finally flagged our server down and I mentioned that he disappeared. He said some story about a prank call that his mother had been shot and therefore he was on the phone trying to figure out how to help his mom. He finally realized it was a joke. Ha! Some joke. What a jerk who did that. I then proceeded to order TWO drinks at once so I would not again be left dry. The mussels were good but they were literally cooked and then placed on top of the sauce. The sauce needs to be IN them. The cauliflower was the best appetizer. The tuna was standard fare. When the food came out, the burger bun was pathetic. It looked like the potato bun you get in a 24 pack at Costco. The fries were good and the burger was fine despite the cheap bun. My mom's linguini shrimp looked fine. My dad's fish and chips was a huge portion. My husband's fish was burned on one side. The Asian slaw had no sauce- was completely dry. How can anyone eat that? The grits were good. We skipped dessert because it took three hours for the four of us to eat dinner. The timing was absolutely terrible. We hustled the server to get our check so we could make it to Daytonas magic of lights before they closed. We barely made it. Bathrooms are clean. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. The menu looks amazing but the kitchen is lacking in execution. Service was abhorrent. I mean I'm sorry for the prank call, but that's not on me. We will not be back to eat again. I may come back for a drink and a snack at the bar, but anything more than that, might be another disaster. What a shame; Such a cool place and a great location. read more

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Came here tonight for a celebration dinner. The service was just okay--we waited a long time for everything and only saw our server twice. The appetizers were wonderful--we got the satay and the poke. Both were well prepared and delicious. We waited a long time for our entrees and when they finally came out the plates were super hot (as they sometimes are when they've been sitting under the heat lamp for too long) and the chicken Alfredo was dry and bitter tasting. It was fine but not the special celebratory dinner we came for and def not worth the premium price. read more

The setting is nice sat outside. Great area. Food was OK. Chicken satays a little underseasoned. The Barada was OK presentation less to be desired, we had the skirt steak substituted risotto skirt steak was cooked well but came out cold with the chimichurri bringing the temperature down the risotto seems like it was cooked yesterday and maybe barely reheated, the black and grouper was not fresh. It was OK. The grits were amazing and both play had the asparagus that tasted like they were cooked yesterday. Wine was OK. The dessert menu we didn't choose. It felt pretty weak over all the food was probably about a two. read more

Not a local.Excellent cocktails. Recommend 21 again. Taste like a key lime pie. It has this ocean or pirate theme to it. Bartenders were very professional and friendly. Great place. read more

Mama Foo Foo - 21 again - New American Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Prices for food that was so salty I couldn't eat it. The waitress took it back gave me a whole Nother order. I took it home and I still couldn't eat it so I threw away over $30 worth of food. It was shrimp scampi.. I can't remember what my partner ate, but she also said it was salty and she did not pick up a salt shaker and neither did I. The ambience and drinks are the best I can say about the place. read more

Very cool restaurant with a very interesting ambiance. The coconut curry cauliflower has to be the best cauliflower recipe I ever tasted. Even if you don't like cauliflower you will like this appetizer. Their chicken and burgers were okay - nothing I would rush to get again. Fair warning it also gets VERY busy weekend nights, so if you don't like large crowds or loud spaces I suggest going earlier or on a week night. read more

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This is a treasure in the intracoastal waters of Daytona. The decor has an Asian flair although not sure why exactly. The drinks are all handcrafted and use all natural ingredients. I had the tequila Mexican Barracuda. Tried the mezcal drink but it was too much pineapple so I went back to the tequila ginger drink. Their small plates were awesome. We had the fig burrata and the Arancini. Both came out immediately and were very well presented and were flavorful. Then we had an amazing risotto. It was curried with crispy coconut cauliflower tossed in Thai chili. Amazing!! The smash burger was juicy and accompanied by perfect fries. The service was on point. Well worth the trip or money. Please try this place out! read more

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Okay guys Mama Foo Foo is fantastic. Just so you understand we have driven in two separate occasions over 100 just to eat here. It right next to the water and the views and atmosphere are one of a kind. Not to mention everything I've had here has been delicious. read more

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