STEVE'S FAMOUS DINER
- Health grade
- D · 68/100
- Volusia County rank
- Safer than 11%
- Diner rating
- 4.4 ★ · 4,132 reviews
- Violations
- 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic
- Last inspected
- Jan 2026
By score it ranks safer than 11% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. The report logged 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. Its inspections have at least been improving lately. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.
D grade · 68/100 · safer than 11% of Volusia County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (386) 252-7340
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to STEVE'S FAMOUS DINER, by Florida DBPR grade:
- BEACHSIDE CAFE
- CURLY CREAM LLC
- POOLSIDE CAFE AT TROPICAL WIND
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (68/100)
- Violations
- 12 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic
- Address
- 2011 NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE, Daytona Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Diner, Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (4132 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Ortona
- Seats
- 150
- Phone
- (386) 252-7340
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars.
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (16 of 20). Of the 20 rated reviews, 16 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.
None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen a D (68/100), citing 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. The visit behind that grade was January 20, 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 11% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited potentially hazardous foods properly thawed and cross-contamination.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Always reliable food and service!
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Best breakfast!!!!! Lunch was great as well. Love this restaurant!!
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It's ok
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We’ve been driving past this restaurant for quite a while and we decided to stop in for Breakfast. It was quite disappointing, they did not have honey for tea, seeing the freshly made baklava on the counter, you’ve gotta have honey. and what breakfast place Doesn’t have whole wheat bread ? While the homemade bread was good, it was just very plain and not very good for toast. And it wasn’t much of an extensive menu it seemed quite limited.Eggs were super runny and we just didn’t enjoy the experience so we won’t be back.
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The staff is nice enough. Chicken orzo soup was well seasoned but that was about the only thing. $82 for two adults and a child and that didn't include the tip.
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Stopped in early for breakfast after watching the sunrise on the beach. The food was really good, as was the sweet tea. The waitress was really nice, talkative, and informative. The dessert section looked amazing, and I hope to go back to try it. A year later... The food is still amazing. The bread is freshly baked every day and you can even buy a loaf to take home. Sweet tea was perfectly sweet. The waitress was attentive and informative as always.
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Great place amazing food the monte Christos, ham and Swiss sandwich, is amazing hands down the best always coming out fresh and super hot !!!
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When we visit Daytona we will go there at least once. Many times twice. Just really good food and great people.
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We had breakfast. It was very good. And the service was great
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Good diner food and atmosphere
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Okay- wow a great restaurant- came for breakfast and can’t wait to come back for their famous Italian lasagna. Bread for toast was house made. The breakfast special was so big we split it. House made muffins, cinnamon rolls all cooling on the counter. Christina made us feel welcome and service was 10/10!
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Best in the area! Service, food and atmosphere! Ask for Sara
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Mary was so kind and funny made my Sunday morning delightful 😊
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The food was delicious and we had a grand server
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Was in Daytona from out of state. Restaurant was highly recommended and didn't disappoint. Service was great food was great and atmosphere was wonderful fit the theme. Was like going to Grandma's house for Sunday dinner.
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Good old fashioned dinner food
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Great food and good service
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Been here several times since moving to Florida a couple years ago. It's become one of my favorite spots! From beautiful omelets to biscuits and gravy to homemade soups to enormous meals! Food is always good and plentiful. The service is excellent and helpful!!!
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This was the warmest and most inviting place we've been to in a long time. All of the waitresses were so nice and gave great recommendations. We came back 2 days in a row! Christos made my husband a chopped cheese (not on the menu) he came from the back and spoke to us like we were family. I will definitely be back. The bread was a show stopper for me as well as the burger. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ! 10 STARS!
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Always visit Steve's with wife while in town. Have been stopping here for years. Always good food and service for a good price. All of the staff have always been friendly as well as professional.
Overall Score
37 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM to 2 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM to 7 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM to 7 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM to 7 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM to 2 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 20, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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September 23, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 13 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×3)
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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: January 20, 2026