We were seated immediately and our waitress Izzy came over quickly and got us waters while we…read morelooked at the menu. I ordered a heavenly blueberry margarita and my husband got a beer. Very refreshing on a hot day. My son got a sprite. I enjoyed the crab cake sandwich, but my favorite were the sweet potato fries with this honey chipotle dipping sauce. Yummmmmmmm. I would come back for those alone! Hubs enjoyed blackened grouper sandwich with pasta salad. Son enjoyed burger but said it was overcooked. No biggie. Ask for Izzy. Get the sweet potato fries and the blueberry marg.

Looking for a fresh seafood restaurant with wild-caught shrimp and raw oysters near the beach?…read more Surprisingly, not this place. The name 'Turtle Shack' does not carry any significance. We did have clam chowder minus the clams and bits of potato normally found in most every clam chowder. It was essentially a milky broth. The fish sandwich was good. Our choice of Mahi was a nice-sized portion-control piece that had no doubt been purchased and delivered frozen, but to be fair was cooked to our liking. And it came with a large serving of crisp tasty fresh fries. The french dip sandwich was also pretty good. Plenty of shaved meat and a nice pineapple slaw side was more than enough to satisfy us. No complaints unless you thought clam chowder actually oughta have clam and potato in it, or if you were planning to enjoy fresh FL seafood at the 'Turtle Shack'. Instead, enjoy the burgers and the wings and the portion-control fish sandwich and the french dip and ignore the mis-leading name out front.

I had low expectations coming here and not sure why. The place looks small from the parking lot but…read moreit's good for groups. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I ordered the Sammy J's breakfast#1. It's very affordable and could not eat it all. I was so excited to dig in I forgot to get a photo. I plan return to try their French toast next

I loved every bite! It's definitely different breakfast. Tasteful. I will go back if I'm in the…read morearea.

I stopped by River Grille for lunch. It was a nice large casual restaurant with outside seating…read moreoverlooking the Tomoka River where boaters can dock and dine. I chose to sit outside (something I normally don't do) since it wasn't very humid. River Grille offers a diverse menu that mixes a bit of Cajun influence with southern cooking. I placed an order for the Bayou Hurricane, some gator bites, and Citrus Bourbon Salmon served with my choice of two sides (red beans & rice and garlic mashed potatoes). As I was enjoying my refreshing cocktail, the server brought out the gator bites. It was my first time trying them, and they were actually the best thing I've ever tasted. The Cajun remoulade complemented the texture of the alligator, which was fried perfectly and wasn't chewy. The deliciousness continued with the salmon. It was grilled nicely and topped with a tasty sweet citrus bourbon bbq sauce and onion strings. The red beans & rice was cooked to a soft consistency and the mashed potatoes was creamy and flavorful. I would describe my outdoor dining experience as pleasurable --that is, until a squirrel appeared and started going around the tables as if it were a regular patron. It was all smiles until the squirrel climbed up the chair, propped itself on the table, and looked straight at me as if to say, "Hey, you gonna eat the rest of that salmon?" I knew it meant me no harm, so I didn't freak out; however, I wasn't sharing my delicious salmon with it. I slowly grabbed my cocktail with one hand and the plate with the remains of salmon with the other hand as the squirrel scurried toward me. Luckily, two servers saw my predicament and came to shoo the squirrel away. Well, that killed my appetite. I asked for a container for the leftovers and ordered dessert to go. Don't get it twisted, I'm not deterred from coming back, it will just be indoors next time.

We passed this place many times, and always said, we should try it out sometime. Well, today was…read morethat sometime. We were starving after several hours on the road. The hostess was friendly and immediately showed us to an inside table (at our request) Our waiter shall be nameless, cause everyone is allowed to have a bad day. We asked if the calamari or gator bites were better, he said the calamari suckedl. So gator bites it was. We had the stuffed flounder with hush puppies, jumbalaya, aforementioned gator bites and shrimp and grits. The beer was iced cold, which was appreciated on a very hot day. Iced tea and sodas are refilled at no charge. The food was underwhelming, and nothing stood out. I honestly wouldn't eat here again. We did walk down to the river behind the property after dinner. It was beautiful. You can feed the fish in the river for 25 cents. We also, watched squirrels yelling at each other, and saw a few cute lizards. If you're looking for a place to have a few drinks and take in the scenery, this might be a good stop for you.

Environment: It was decent. The deck has a good amount of tables, TVs, and protection from the…read moreelements. Not anything too special inside, either. Could do better with some plants for greenery. Food: Pretty good! We got she-crab and corn soup, mac n cheese, a fish sandwich, and Thai chili chicken wings. The soup was well-seasoned and chunky. The wings were sweet & spicy, but not super juicy. Service: Our waitress didn't introduce herself, and kept straying off to tend to other tables. I mean, it's fine, but the place is a tad understaffed. The food came in reasonable time, but we had to wait a while for the check and takeaway boxes.

Raegan moves like a space rocket! Great dinner at Loopers…read morePar & Grille on Palm Harbor Golf Course! Loved the deck views and tasty food. Our server Raegan is super great and moves as a space rocket -- lightning fast, always smiling, and on top of everything! The place has become so popular (deservedly!), so a quick note to management: adding extra tables and extra service staff during busy times would keep the experience perfect. We'll be back and telling friends to ask for Raegan. Highly recommend!

Super clean and attentive staff. Pace has an upscale feel to it. They offer Brunch on the weekends…read moreas well group ordering breakfast boards. Different styles of mimosas. Dinner is offered and has a wide selection

Ambience - Rather good on Friday at 5-6pm. Some happy tables toasting and enjoying. A few singles…read moreand couples at the bar, seemed to be regulars. Service - possibly too much! :-) We happened to be seated at the end of the bar and every time a server passed us, they checked on us, tried to collect servingware (some of which was awaiting use) and asked if we needed anything. They were friendly and welcoming, not pushy. Tip: We heard a server describing flights to a nearby table. We had not been told of these. There was a $12 mystery flight with either 3 reds or 3 whites. There was a premium 3 taste red flight at $18. I am using the word taste loosely here as we were advised each taste in the flight is 1/2 glass. Everyone was happy to let us taste any wines that were open. The premium flight included a higher end version of the wine we got by the bottle (Mendoza Malbec) which the proprietress proactively offered us. Judging by that alone, the premium flight would have been worth the price. All wines by the glass were $7 or $15. On to the food and menu: The menu is a nice size and has offerings that would appeal to many palates and appetites. We tried the Crab Remick and the Grazing Board MKT ($20). We were there a year ago when the transition from "Better Days" to the "vine" was still in process. I liked the old menu a little better, but that's a matter of taste. The crab cakes and pasta choices are not on the menu now. (There is mac and cheese) For a scratch kitchen it is strange to me that they don't have any bread. In fact, I question whether they make the crostini. These crostini are small, cracker-sized, and have garlic flavoring. The actual crackers are clearly not made in house (see my photo). I looked at the photo of the French onion soup to see what bread is in there and I could not tell. But here is the thing, coming from Northern CA, having bread, preferably sourdough, to go with your cheese and wine is a key part of the experience for me. I think the Bistro is missing a couple big opportunities here. The first is to offer fresh bread with both the wine tasting menu and the brunch. And the other one is to get SF sourdough starter and use that for a unique and special attraction. Last time we were here, we got the meatball sliders and we really liked those. BTW, they offer tablets that have the menu, including photos, and wines, if you like to access the information that way.

So glad Billy's is back!!…read more This Ormond Beach staple recently reopened and we we enjoyed it so much, we dined there twice in one week. Each time I enjoyed the grouper blackened with lemon butter sauce. Amazing. My family also enjoyed the chowder, beet salad, scallop pot pie, lobster roll, and crab cake. Our servers were very attentive and helpful especially since we had a baby with us. Also the inside remodel suits the time period and is very welcoming. We're already planning to return next summer!

Billy's is back for their new era... And we're sure the good…read morenews has traveled! Incredible ambiance with a nod to the original, an exciting menu, and they even brought back the popular cold relish tray from days gone by. Don't take it from me though. Dine and enjoy a cocktail or two at this incredible and well-loved restaurant for yourself, and get the full Ormond Beach experience. *Photos by some of the recent guests of BIlly's!

12:15 reservation the waiter "Jackson" was very nice ! Ordered Eggs Benedict , arrived on small…read moreplate ( not large meal size) eggs hard boiled , not runny at all, not flavorful hash ok but not seasoned and it was "cold" not hot. Husband ordered chicken pot pie, arrived also warm , not hot at all, large square size focaccia type bread on top awful crunchy like baguette , potatoes were not cooked all the way, chicken ok but not seasoned well. Pricey and disappointed but maybe chef had off for July 4th, location great, atmosphere charming indoor outdoor

What an experience from the moment we arrived. The restaurant decor is a feast for your eyes!…read more We did not have reservations and they only had a table outside on a 90 degree day. My hubby had been working outside all day and asked if we could wait for an inside table. The host personally went and cleared/reset a table for us. My husband tried to tip him and he would not accept it. Our server was Cassandra and she was amazing. After dinner and dessert we asked for some recommendations amd she had some great ones. We had the lamb, a filet and a ny strip. All were cooked perfectly. The standout for me was the fried chicken. You can add a breast or thigh to any meal. I had a thigh and it was one of the best I have had. Crispy, tasty and the chicken itself was tender and juicy. When I come back I am definitely ordering the chicken! If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. There is free valet parking, which is helpful since there is not a lot of parking. The valet were hustling! Did I mention the heat? Don't forget to tip them. The faster they move the higher the tip in my opinion.

Finally decided to try out WHAAM Burger!! I downloaded the app (Clover) which was awesome!!…read more Through Clover you can order your food and customize your order, place order and pay for your order, which I did! I placed order when we got there since we were looking for an empty table outside and luckily both tables were empty. After I placed order the app said pick up in 20 minutes, which we ordered a single WHAAM burger with American cheese, onions, tomato, pickles and WHAAM sauce with tater tots. My husband ordered 2 double hamburgers with ATW and jalapeños. My burger was great!! As was the crispy tater tots!! My husband said his burgers were good and very juicy! Next time we will come back after the pier is done, great view of the ocean but very noisy and that was at dinner time.

I grew up in California and miss In N Out. This place helps calm that craving. Right across the…read morestreet from the beach is a definite plus too.