LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL DAYTONA BEACH

Health grade
A · 97/100
Volusia County rank
Safer than 79%
Diner rating
4.2 ★ · 7,060 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate
Last inspected
Apr 2026

It pulls 4.2 stars across 7,060 reviews and ranks safer than 79% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Daytona Beach.

Get directions Call (386) 256-1248

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 intermediate
Address
471 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Bar & grill, American restaurant, Bar, Sports bar
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.2 stars (7060 reviews)
Neighborhood
Marshall Park
Seats
216
Phone
(386) 256-1248
Website
Official website
Photo of LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL DAYTONA BEACH
Photo: LandShark Bar & Grill - Daytona Beach

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 7,060 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 20 reviews. Opinion on front-of-house is split — those reviews land at 3.7 on average. Price is the next most common subject, in 30% of reviews (averaging 3.0).

Speed of service shows up in 30% of reviews as well, averaging 2.3. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (12 of 20). 16 of 20 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 4 are two or lower.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (97/100), with 1 intermediate violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was April 21, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 79% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited insects/rodents/pests.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Had came in to pick up two separate orders, the workers were all over the place, one even outright ignoring my mother and I as they walked across the restaurant after making direct eye contact with us and raising a brow. The one person who seemed to have a grip on reality, was the nice lady who we eventually put together was a manager after waiting in the building for nearly half an hour with a nearly ten minute wait before hand.

  • June 29, 2026

    Nice place, lovely view of the beach from the patio. Food was good not great. A little pricey but what I expected

  • June 28, 2026

    The location right by the beach is brilliant and the whole place has a really fun, laid-back atmosphere. The food was very good overall. The shrimp were excellent and the taco nachos were absolutely delicious. One person in our group received ribs that unfortunately weren’t fresh, but the staff dealt with it brilliantly and quickly replaced the meal without any fuss, which was really appreciated. The only disappointment was the drinks promotion. We weren’t made aware there was a limit of two drinks per person until redeeming it, and the cocktails themselves were on the weaker side. Service overall was perfectly fine and we’d still happily visit again.

  • June 28, 2026

    Pricey but okay for the location

  • June 28, 2026

    It's right on Daytona Beach.

  • June 28, 2026

    Cathy was an absolute pleasure!!! Great at her job!’

  • June 28, 2026

    Cathy is the most fabulous!! If not for her the meal would have been basic. She was the star of the entire dinning!! I will definitely be back for her!!

  • June 28, 2026

    kaitlyn was amazing, i love when you can tell people are passionate about their job. we will be back because of her!

  • June 27, 2026

    Visiting town and stop at this place Lacey made our service experience pleasant. Love buy one margarita and get the second 1/2 off (per person) WATCH OUT for the parking lot police !! Our eating experience was kind uncomfortable knowing that your vehicle can be tow if you decide to put ONE foot on the beach, even if you decide to eat before and go for a walk after.

  • June 27, 2026

    The food was good, but not great. I expected better being on the beach. The service was great and the food came out in a timely manner. The dinning area had several tv's with different sports featured.

  • June 27, 2026

    Great spot for a burger! Heat atmosphere. Great food, great music too! There are indoor and outdoor areas for dining with a sea view. That havarti burger was amazing and we really like the chips. One of my favorite places to eat now!

  • June 25, 2026

    Expensive food. no AC. Super hot came in here with my family, sat down ordered a water and literally had to leave 10 minutes after cause of how hot it was

  • June 24, 2026

    Arrived for dinner at 5pm with family. Service started out great until we asked for a few minutes to order. Server disappeared for 30+ min. She helped the table next to me, disappeared for another 5min and grabbed our appetizer. No Air conditioning, 93 degrees. Nachos were extremely basic and would not recommend. Also everything was overpriced. Nachos 20.99. Needless to say we did not order drinks or dinner.

  • June 23, 2026

    Took 9 people for dinner. We ordered 5 seafood steam pots and the shrimp was wonderful but the crab legs were basically hollow. Each whole cluster had less meat than most individual leg portions. Food was just okay. Would make a decent lunch spot but wouldn’t bank on a nice meal here. Waited wasn’t as attentive as she could have been and repeatedly forgot things such as sauces and one whole meal.

  • June 23, 2026

    It’s a tourist trap! Our waitress was GREAT! For my girlfriend and I to both get a seafood boil, 1 virgin strawberry dacarti, and 1 lemonade it was $91 before tip. I get that price if when our plates got brought out she got her corn but she didn’t, then they brought us two in return so it worked out so we thought. She ate one then big into the other and it was frozen! The manager took off the price of corn and got us two more. Okay mistakes happen, but the next two were both frozen and we had staff and management feel so they knew we weren’t lying. After we received the 2 frozen corn I went directly to the manager and got told we can have a desert, but they are just trying to quick thaw the corn.. so not a great experience but our waitress was great so she got tipped $30 still which she deserved!

  • June 23, 2026

    Very cool place! More on the expensive side, but the Margs are strong!

  • June 22, 2026

    Great lunch spot. Staff is awesome

  • June 21, 2026

    I was looking for a beach bar in Daytona and this fit the bill. I enjoyed the food, shrimp tacos, an old fashioned and key lime pie for dessert! Followed by a walk in the beach. Good therapy!!

  • June 21, 2026

    They charge a service fee when paying with credit card without any notice before ordering. Everything else was good.

  • June 20, 2026

    Great food,excellent service,great atmosphere...10 of 10!

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 21, 2026 · Complaint Partial

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  2. March 18, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  3. October 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 21, 2026