AIRPORT RESTAURANT AND GIN MILL LLC

Health grade
C · 76/100
Volusia County rank
Safer than 21%
Diner rating
4.5 ★ · 1,883 reviews
Violations
2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic
Last inspected
Sep 2025

Its most recent inspection on September 17, 2025 cited 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 21% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 1,883 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (76/100)

Get directions Call (386) 734-9755

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (76/100)
Violations
8 total — 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
1120 AIRPORT TERMINAL DR, Deland, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Bar & grill, Live music venue, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1883 reviews)
Neighborhood
Mustang Pointe Aerodrome Condo
Seats
147
Phone
(386) 734-9755
Website
Official website
Photo of AIRPORT RESTAURANT AND GIN MILL LLC
Photo: Airport Restaurant & Gin Mill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,883 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The 4.3-star average is misleading — almost nobody actually rated it that. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars. Wait times is the next most common subject, in 29% of reviews (averaging 3.0).

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (18 of 24). Of the 24 rated reviews, 20 sit at four stars or better and 4 at two or below.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (76/100), citing 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was September 17, 2025. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 21% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited food from approved source and handwashing.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Great service, delicious burgers!!

  • June 27, 2026

    If you like watching planes take off or you like burgers this is the place for you.

  • June 26, 2026

    Sons been asking to see planes so I brought the family here for lunch. Food was great, the burgers are massive and delicious. Our server was very friendly and very kind to our son. We got to see a lot of small planes taking off and landing. Highly recommend.

  • June 25, 2026

    best burger EVER! 😋

  • June 25, 2026

    Love this place! Mostly because of their delicious Burgers! They have the best burger I’ve ever had in my life! Whether you have it in a bun or a salad. The “Port”Burger is my favorite and now I despise having to eat a burger anywhere else! There is inside and outside seating, live music and a bar inside and outside as well. Low top and high top tables. The inside looks really nice and also has TV’s.

  • June 24, 2026

    Went in for lunch and waited at least 15 minutes until I was even acknowledged then had to wait another 15 minutes just to receive two sweet teas and a domestic beer. My server Cheyanne seemed as if there was anything else she wanted to do besides actually being attentive and doing her job. The burger I got was basically raw and with the amount of time we had already waited it was not worth waiting longer. This place used to be great but lately the wait staff has been extremely disappointing

  • June 22, 2026

    Highly recommend great food and service.

  • June 18, 2026

    Wonderful staff and great atmosphere, reminds me of local pubs back home where friends and colleagues can gather and enjoy a meal, but also makes a great date spot. I wasnt a fan of the fish, but my wife loved the burger. Next time I'm in DeLand I'll be coming back here to try a different dish.

  • June 17, 2026

    The burger was mouthwatering, fries perfectly cooked, definitely 5 star, will be telling everyone about it, ty

  • June 9, 2026

    Good food but great staff

  • June 8, 2026

    Amazing burger! I've been hearing about this place for a while but haven't had a chance to try it until today and I gotta say this place really lives up to its reputation. Best burger I've had in a very long time. My sister loved it to. We're coming back for sure.

  • June 8, 2026

    Had drinks, burger and fried shrimp, all very good. The burger was huge, cooked perfectly and delicious! You’re facing west at this place so if you go after 6 or so, the sun will definitely hit you outside. But they have strong fans on the patio which help a lot. Our server Wyatt was very quick and friendly. Drinks were on point too. Will definitely be back!

  • June 7, 2026

    Came from the Shores looking for an interesting place to get lunch on a Sunday. Ordered drinks and would have liked to try the food but after waiting for 30 minutes at the bar with no server coming to check on us or take our order, we gave up. It was like we were invisible. Disappointing.

  • May 21, 2026

    It's a nice place. The food was good, service was good. Plenty of parking.

  • May 16, 2026

    Food is good here and it's a cool location but the service is awful. Not enough wait staff. Took 2 hours for a table of 6 people to have lunch.

  • May 16, 2026

    Chicken sandwich was so burnt we couldn’t eat it but they wouldn’t comp it. We had movie tickets and couldn’t wait another 40 minutes for a new one. Wings are all fat so not getting those again. Burgers were good though so should have just gotten that. They were like the chicken and very well done too but that is safer for beef I guess. I gave full tip as its not the servers fault but they need to do better.

  • May 16, 2026

    Great food! The service was a little slow but they were really busy.

  • May 7, 2026

    Cheyenne is the best. She is friendly and gave us great recommendations! We will be back!😎

  • May 5, 2026

    If you want a $20 burger, come here. It's delicious but the price point seems a bit high, especially since they're off the beaten path.

  • April 27, 2026

    Haven't been here in 6 years. Here on vacation and stopped in for dinner. Salad with chicken and a coke. Sat at the bar. They even had a band. Everyone was friendly. Didn't see anyone I knew. Perfect evening 👌

  • April 23, 2026

    Service got 5 stars even though service was slow at this visit but that was definitely not the fault of the management or staff. 50 people showed up at one time as part of the Jeep Beach crowd. In fact, the staff did an absolutely amazing job of managing this crowd. Why a group of 50 would decide to show up at a restaurant at one time is beyond me. Most inconsiderate of them. Staff was polite and friendly. Food was good. My first visit here. I will definitely be back.

  • April 23, 2026

    very nice environment and clean. Servers super nice

  • April 23, 2026

    It was good ...loved seeing the jumpers skydiving

  • April 19, 2026

    Special thank you to Brittany!!

Overall Score

47 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 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 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. September 17, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. July 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to AIRPORT RESTAURANT AND GIN MILL LLC, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • GARDEN

    4.8★ 0.7 mi away

  • DQ GRILL AND CHILL

    4.1★ 0.8 mi away

  • DUNKIN DONUTS - BASKIN ROBBINS

    3.9★ 0.9 mi away

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: September 17, 2025