2 Best Restaurants in Northeast Coast, Florida

Martini's Organic

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Locals seem to flock to this trendy south Daytona eatery and lounge as much for the scene as for the food. The rotating menu emphasizes organic, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, which owner–chef Clay Butters uses to create beef, seafood, and poultry dishes as appealing to the eye as the taste buds. Diners especially appreciate the chef's use of homegrown herbs and creative sauces in dishes such as Bahamian lobster sauté and natural grass-fed filet mignon, which can be enjoyed in the sleek dining room or in the garden, complete with a 20-foot lighted waterfall and fire pit.

Town Hall

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Award-winning chef Tom Gray uses seasonal ingredients from local farms and other small purveyors to create dishes such as seared octopus, cauliflower steak, and homemade pastas. Set in the historic San Marco neighborhood, Town Hall also has a thriving happy hour, with patrons enjoying creative cocktails or a selection from the large roster of wines and local brews in one of three distinct areas: the comfy lounge, the bar, or the intimate dining room.