HOLY COW. Spanish River Grill! This NSB gem is truly amazing. I had multiple friends recommend for dinner and everyone agreed it's one of their favorites in town. Well, they were 100% right and I was blown away. Our table of 5 ordered some serious goodies - I just wish we could have eaten more so we could have tried everything on the menu. The bacon wrapped dates were some of the best I've ever had. The whipped cheese with honey was insanely good. The chicken entree was wild -- so tender and flavorful and the potatoes were to die for. We ordered dessert and it was so good and went so fast that we actually ordered a second cake. The food came out super fast and our server was awesome. The restaurant is very low key but nice, nothing stuffy or too casual. I honestly was so surprised but so happy with the experience. Come one, come all, and enjoy your feast! read more

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We made a reservation for 8:45, came at 8:35 and it was locked tables up. Staff inside saw me at the door but did not open it. Poor form to accept a reservation then lock your doors early. read more

Spanish River Grill is a New Smyrna Beach institution -- locally owned and operated since 1999, and it shows in every detail. The food is fabulous: original, thoughtfully imagined, and consistently excellent. Just as memorable is the hospitality. The owner greeted us personally upon arrival, and their servant's heart and genuine care set the tone for a wonderful experience. This is the best of the new day in New Smyrna Beach, while honoring what the old days were made of -- creativity, integrity, and community. Loved by locals and now by newcomers alike, Spanish River Grill never disappoints! read more

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Honest and fair feedback for the management and chef of the Spanish River Grill I typically leave no review and just move on when I have a disappointing experience. I want restaurants to be successful and am cautious about my criticism, but the person managing the front of the house chose to be condescending rather than understanding when I sent an unacceptable dish back. The positives: We were having a great experience prior to our large plate. Had the mussels which were great, tasty crab cakes, and perfectly prepared calamari. The olive oil cake that we were sent home with (comped) was as good as everyone says. The service was also good until the problem and the Sangria was delish. The Negatives: I was so excited to have the Paella since it's been years since I've had a great one. I've had Paella at 7 or 8 restaurants in the past as well as home prepared so I am not new to the experience. What I dished onto my plate had a little bit of everything. Everything was good not great but the chicken thigh meat was like rubber and the shrimp was overcooked by quite a lot. I don't expect perfection with shrimp. When our server checked on us, I informed them of the poor quality and they quickly said to stop eating and another dish can be brought out. I can only speculate that they have had problems with complaints after a dish has already been eating but that's not us. I never ask for anything to be comped if I am unhappy. My wife didn't want to send it back because it would mean a long wait for another but I didn't want it. Our server told us we need to decide fast and left us to discuss. We did not eat any more and after about 10 minutes the food was taken from the table. They did offer again to make something else. We were very disappointed since it's a 45 minute drive for us but these things happen sometime. Can't win them all. We could have just ended things there and I was prepared to pay the 60 dollars for the Paella (was removed) and move on but the manager came out and lectured me about this being the first complaint about the Paella in 3 years and that she tasted it all and that it was fine. Of the thousands of restaurants I've been to in my life, this was a first. Nobody likes it when they are implicated as a liar. What was a disappointing experience turned into an upsetting one. I hope she was just having a bad day because treating customers that way is not a recipe for success. I like to give businesses a second chance because everyone makes mistakes, and we had planned to meet some friends that live closer to NSB, but I can't imagine that I will now because of that. Perhaps they wouldn't want me back since I am the only person to ever complain about the Paella. Did I insult the chef by doing that? read more

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Spanish River Grille in New Smyrna Beach is a cozy spot with just the right ambiance, casual but still feels special. The chef started us off with roasted chickpeas, which were simple but so addictive we couldn't stop snacking on them. For tapas, we tried the crispy calamari. The calamari was tender, the coating light and crunchy, and the smoked pepper aioli with hot cherry peppers really made the dish pop. For our main, we shared the paella, and wow...It's a huge portion, easily enough for four. Packed with shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken, and chorizo, every bite was full of flavor. It's the kind of dish you dig into and immediately know you'll be talking about later. Spanish River Grille has that balance of great food and comfortable atmosphere that makes you want to come back. Next time we'll definitely be exploring more of the tapas menu. read more

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We've visited several times and have never had anything less than a delicious meal! Some of our absolute favorites are the swordfish picadillo, bacon-wrapped dates, brussels sprouts, calamari, and of course, the paella. Everything is consistently flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

Tapas, a very happy hour, and flavor--yes, please. Spanish River Grill sits along US 1, just south of New Smyrna Beach's famed Canal Street. They offer inside or outside dining in a cozy Mediterranean styled setting. We decided to take advantage of their Happy Hour--(4:30-6, Wednesday-Saturday and all day on Sunday). Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by the host, server, and bartender. Our server, Katie, provided excellent descriptions of the specials and guided us through our choices. On this visit we tried the olives, bacon wrapped dates, mushrooms, swordfish, and mussels. The simplicity of the dishes allowed the food to sing. From the olives to the mussels our tastebuds were doing the happy dance. Basque cheesecake at the end was truly the happy ending to our happy hour feast. All the dishes were awesome, but if you only had to choose one, I'd say go for the mussels--but the mushrooms were a savory, "meaty" second. The sangria is some of the best I've ever had--and I often get asked for my personal sangria recipe. Spanish River Grill is a gem in New Smyrna Beach. Give it a try when your tastebuds get tired of seafood platters and bar fare. It's my new favorite in NSB. read more

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I was looking for a special place to celebrate my friend's birthday. I read lots of reviews before choosing the place. Well, it didn't disappoint me. We ordered 9 tapas- wild mushrooms, patatas, calamari, baked oysters, swordfish, salads, artichokes. Everything tasted so good and fresh. Our service was superb and extremely attentive. Giordana, a bartender/mixologist, made me the best Hugo Spritz. Our birthday girl was happy with my choice. We will be definitely back. I do recommend to make a reservation as it is a small place and you might miss it. The atmosphere is also quite spectacular. I enjoyed watching the team working together. Chef Henry seemed not only a great chef but an awesome manager. read more

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Make a reservation! Cute and tiny. Service was excellent. I was expecting a Spanish experience, but it was more of an Americanized Spanish-influence experience. Still enjoyed it. We ordered house olives, bread with tomatoes, grilled artichoke, fried calamari, patatas bravas, gambas, paella, and cheesecake. Roasted chickpeas were served as free app and were delicious. For the paella, the flavor was great but the mussels were a bit fishy, the chicken was dry, the chorizo was amazing, rice was mostly cooked, and the squid and shrimp were nice. The biggest standout for me was the bartender and the Spanish wine selection. We tried the Albariño, verdejo, and Tempranillo. My kids fought over the cheesecake. Our bill with tip was almost $300 for 4 people, so bring your wallet. read more

Spanish River Grill - Olives, potatoes, paella, wine, and grilled artichoke. - Spanish Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Absolutely delicious! Funny one person in our group was worried it was tapas and they wouldn't get enough food. We had an incredible experience. Everything was point on. So many delicious dishes. And my friend was very full after it all. lol! Can't wait to return. read more

Amazing service and incredible food. All the tapas we sampled were tasty and the presentation lovely.

The taps were fine, wine great, and olive oil cake tasty. We were most excited about tasting the paella; however, we were greatly disappointed! Instead of a wonderful socarrat at the bottom, we had a mushy & wet consistency that was not appealing at all. read more

Amazing atmosphere, food, wine and service. Looking forward to our next visit definitely one of our favorite spots!

Loved the walk up and interior. This is relaxed and comfortable elegance. Menu is varied and execution is excellent. Must try the octopus and whipped feta (with setas). Sangria is fantastic!! Order more than you tho k you want!! Our service was great. This is a GEM!! read more

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Out of this world ! I was so pleasantly surprised by the excellent authentic food as If I was back in Barcelona!! I am a fellow chef and am not usually as impressed I will definitely be back when we travel here again. Thank you for a such a lovely dining experience. read more

We heard such good things about this place but our experience was terrible. The food was mediocre at best; it took an hour to get 2 tapas plates, bread and one entree'. I had asked to get everything at once, which is what I always do a Tapas restaurants so we don't wait so long between the small plates. They weren't busy at all- 3 tables in the place! The cost for this was $84.00 inc tip. Never again. read more

Spanish River Grill is fantastic! The food is amazing and changes with the seasons. The staff and owners go out of their way to make the experience so enjoyable! Great atmosphere for a wonderful date night. read more

located in new Smyrna on US1. It wouldn't be a place. I would normally stop, but I'm so glad I did. It looks like you're sitting outside, but you're actually inside so get the nice air conditioning with all the beautiful outdoor dripped lights and a casual dress atmosphere with homemade family sangria appetizers and tapas that were sharing with friends and family the service is amazing. It's definitely worth a stop by either for the bar or the restaurant! read more

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Can not wait to go back. The food was top notch with excellent presentation! The restaurant setting was stylish and welcoming a perfect night outside. The service was above and beyond!!!! read more

Haven't been to the restaurant since they moved to the new location. The new location is much better! We decided to share tapas. Started with the Country Bread. It was well made and spread was favorable. Next was the Fall Squash and Burrata, Artichoke Hearts, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Gambas a la Plancha. It was almost too much to eat for the two of us. We also had the olive oil cake, which reminded me of a very moist pound cake. I would recommend the burrata, artichoke hearts, and brussel sprouts. Everything was very good, but these are exceptional. Also enjoyed a glass of red sangria. Glad to see they added fresh fruit to it. And finally, it was a nice touch when the chef sent out a special plate right when we sat down. The staff is wonderful. Great experience! read more

Went for the IZAKAYA Japanese pop up. So gooooooooood. Hours for the popup are 12-6pm. Vintage vinyls until 5pm. Drink specials. Breakfast tacos until 3pm. Really lovely. Hope they continue the pop up for a long time! read more

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I hadn't been to the new location, but we were so happy and impressed with the exceptional service and every single thing that we had to eat was perfectly prepared and delicious so happy so close to our house will definitely be back thank you SRG! read more

Spanish River Grill - Lamp chuletas - Spanish Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Great fresh perfectly prepared food every time! We do go often‼ Service is extremely professional read more

This is a local favorite. The tapas are creative and filling. The staff is warm and attentive. Locally sourced seafood and produce. Absolutely wonderful food. read more

Very delightful find! Housemade sangria was delicious, though I do enjoy a bit more fruit in my glass. The gambas were delicious! Only disappointment was the menu online showed a few items that are no longer offered, but they were able to accommodate and make a nice charcuterie for us. Will definitely be back. read more

This is tapas style and it's amazing. Service is priority and they are so friendly and greet and seat you as soon as you walk in the door. Drinks by Gene the bartender is amazing the food will blow your mind. The staff are on top of their game and it's a really nice cute little restaurant with a quirky but super Spain-ish attitude and decor. read more

The Spanish River Grill was excellent last night. I had the blistered green beans with a Smokey jam and this incredible tuna appetizer. The snapper was so fresh and delicious. The olive oil cake for dessert was outstanding. Michele and Henry do such a great job creating an incredible menu and atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

Food is the best in the area, unique, flavorful, healthy and on par with any big city foodie restaurant. Highly recommend. I am a big fan! read more

on our anniversary we went to dinner here. chance was our bartender. He made us the most amazing cucumber martinis. we had 3 small dishes to. share. the food was amazing. the drinks were awesome. the waitress was sweet and awesome as well. the owner however was a cold shrill of a snob. we were literally the only patrons in there for an hour prior to dinner. then we sat to eat. in total we were there for two hours in which we watched said owner stop and talk to every person and table there but ours. she actually dropped our salad on our table and walked away. what a terrible experience to have with an owner that has staff that actually enjoys what they do. in fact we were apologized to as she instructed her staff to charge us more money during happy hour for what we were drinking. We had a 65$ bar tab. A lot for happy hour. go someplace where the owner appreciates well dressed kind bountiful patrons. this owner is a rude obnoxious and simply not fit to have hard earned money spent in her place. read more

Wow just wow. It's like being in Spain. The food is amazing. The wine selection from Spain is incredible. read more

Spanish River Grill - My gin and tonic and the gamas (shrimp) - Spanish Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

One of the best restaurants in New Smyrna Beach. Tapas, wine and very good service makes for a good recipe. Our last server was Tallyn. Excellent is the only way to describe her level of service. They have some very unique menu items. Give it a try if you are in the area. read more

A little gem! The restaurant is clean, casual and modern. A perfect date spot, intimate and sexy. Our tapas were delicious and we enjoyed every bite! Wine was well priced and perfectly accompanied our meal. We will be back! Favorite bites were the grilled artichokes, brussel sprouts and lamb chops! Our server was knowledgeable and helped us make our choices. read more

This off the beaten path place could not have been more perfect. I've dined in Barcelona and Madrid, and their cuisine is spot on. Every course was perfectly done, and our waiter Gene was attentive without hovering. I highly recommend The Spanish River Grill!! read more

This was some of the best food that I have had in a while! The potatas bravas were definitely a group favorite. They were hot, crispy, and the sauce was amazing! The crispy chicken entree was so delicious, I cannot wait to have it again. The buttery garlic sauce on the chicken was rich and scrumptious and this entree had more of the delicious crispy potatoes. The brussel sprouts were awesome as well as the pork belly. Both tapas plates had incredible flavors and sauce. Finally, the olive oil cake.. oh my goodness- warm and delicious delicate cake with a hint of salt. I cannot wait to go back to this treasure in NSB! read more

We were two couples and none of us will ever return. The food was good but way overpriced. Abs the menu is very limited. Also we wanted two separate checks but we're refused. It feels as though whoever owns this establishment is not interested very much in the customer. It was sad because we were hoping to love this place. read more

located between Daytona and New Smyrna on Us1 with cute indoor atmosphere that looks like we are outside. Service is amazing! Tapas

It was my second time dining here with friends and it was just as amazing as the first time. The owner and staff are terrific. The ambiance is authentic and quite lovely. The food is absolutely delicious - great choices. Shout out to Jillian, our server, she did an excellent job explaining the tapas and her timing on everything was excellent. Can't wait to plan our next visit. This a nice added treasure to NSB. read more

We always enjoy ourselves at SRG. The food is always first rate; our problem is that we order too much because we want to try everything. I especially love the whipped feta and the shishito peppers but as to picking a favorite, I don't think I can ; everything is just too good. I almost always have the olive oil cake for dessert but this time we tried the cheesecake. OMG! It's as if cheesecake and crème brûlée had a baby! We sat at the bar this time and Morgan waited on us. Answered questions, made recommendations and was just all-around great. The place is comfortable with good lighting and with music just loud enough to be heard without making conversation difficult. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Amazing dining experience. Make a reservation or sit at the bar now. Great pacing of the tapas. Delicious fish choices. Love the green beans and the whipped feta with honey read more

Food was great, employees helped us when we had questions and re filled our water often. The environment Was lovely and calming.