Third Wave Cafe

Located down on Flagler Avenue near the bridge, you will find Third Wave Café and Wine Bar, which has become THE new hot spot in New Smyrna Beach. The two-story building is utterly charming and unique, the food is good, and the service is wonderful.

Upstairs is the café part where you can either sit inside or out on the deck overlooking Flagler Avenue. A large selection of coffee and tea drinks is posted on a blackboard inside. In addition to pastries, Third Wave offers delicious crepes, various hashes, frittatas, and more for breakfast. The atmosphere is so relaxed you can sit with a latte and the paper for quite a while and feel yourself unwind. 

Downstairs is the wine bar, but as of late, you can also enjoy breakfast and lunch there. You enter through ancient looking gates and walk along a mosaic path that is flanked by rich vegetation. The space is completely outside, surrounded by lush bamboo and mature trees, giving it a very cozy feel. The hand-crafted wood tables and contemporary metal chairs lend an urban feel to the place. At night, an array of twinkle lights give even more atmosphere, along with a fire-ball sculpture in the middle of a fountain! Large fans keep guests cool and the air circulating.

The menu is simple and made with very good ingredients. Sandwiches, salads, tapas, and famously – the pizza, are all winners. For dinner you can enjoy steak and chicken options, which are imaginatively prepared. The wine and beer bar offers a nice selection. Occasionally you can also enjoy sangria around brunch time.

Third Wave is privately owned and operated. They have struck a nerve with people in the central Florida coastal area and we hope they continue to thrive.

Third Wave Website

204 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 386-402-7864

Third Wave is open: Monday: 7am–10pm, Tuesday: 7am–3pm, and Wednesday–Sunday: 7am–10pm.

 

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Sunglow Pier

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The Sunglow Pier is a large wooden structure that spans 915 out into the ocean. It used to be longer, but a 1984 storm destroyed the seaward end of the pier, and it was not rebuilt in its entirety. The Sunglow Pier is quite the landmark and offers a lot to local and out-of-town visitors.

Fishing

You can enjoy ocean fishing from the pier, daily from 6am-11pm. Rod and reel rentals, as well as bait, are available. It costs $1 to go out onto the seaward end of the pier and $7 if you want to fish. There are cleaning areas, and seats. Fish typically caught off the pier include whiting, pompano, flounder, and various sharks. 

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Fishing aside, from the ocean end of the pier, the view is spectacular – all the way from the Daytona Beach Pier to New Smyrna Beach on a clear day. 

Gift Shop

The gift shop is where you can rent fishing equipment, pay the pier fee, and delight in Florida souvenirs. If you catch the gift shop attendant on a good day, he will tell you all about the history of the pier, and of Daytona Beach! The shop is so rustic and charming, you might find yourself buying a Florida shot glass, or something else you don’t need, even though you live here.

Crabby Joe’s Deck and Grill

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Smack-dab in the middle of the pier is Crabby Joe’s restaurant. It is open from 7am-10pm daily. It has a simple, rustic decor with an emphasis on the nautical. The pier and the ocean are the focus of the casual eatery with a view of the water from every seat. During cold weather, plastic window sheeting is pulled down. During warm weather, you can enjoy the ocean breezes wafting through the restaurant. Outside seating is also available.

The Calypso Bar churns out specialty drinks, fabulous Bloody Marys, plus anything you want. The menu focuses on Florida fare – fish, fish sandwich, shrimp, crab legs, etc. etc. The food is fresh, good, and affordable.

On Sundays, Crabby Joe’s offers an omelet bar. For a flat fee, a chef will make you a fresh omelet to order with any of the available fillings. The blue crab eggs Benedict are to die for – so definitely check it out for breakfast or brunch. Starting at 11am sharp, lunch is served.

Stairs lead from the start of the pier directly onto the beach. Make a day of it: frolic on the beach, come upstairs to eat and drink, and go back into the waves! 

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3701 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 (386) 756-4219

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