BLACKBEARDS INN

Direction matters as much as the letter. BLACKBEARDS INN sits at a C (78/100) today, but its inspections have been getting cleaner, not messier — an improving trend a single grade can't show.

Its latest visit (June 17, 2026) logged 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.6 across 3,927 reviews. By health score it's safer than 24% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag dairy-free, keto, paleo, healthy, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · C (78/100) · safer than 24% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (78/100)
Violations
6 total — 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
701 N DIXIE FREEWAY, New Smyrna Bch, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Seafood restaurant, Oyster bar restaurant, Restaurant, Steak house
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 stars (3927 reviews)
Seats
150
Phone
(386) 427-0414
Website
Official website
Photo of BLACKBEARDS INN
Photo: Blackbeard's Inn

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 3,927 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength.

Of the 24 rated reviews, 19 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. One subject never comes up here: plate size. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (17 reviews).

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (78/100) with 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. DBPR last walked in on June 17, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 24% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

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

  • June 28, 2026

    I’ve been going there for almost 40 years slowly and slowly just been going down as far as how they treat the customers the waitress last night rushed to order and shitty personality thanks d for a crappy meal experience for the new people that came with.

  • June 27, 2026

    Definitely a busy place but worth the wait! Everything we got was very good! Captain Hooks platter was good with multiple seafood items, rolls and cinnamon rolls are great as well. Family friendly!

  • June 25, 2026

    my wife and I drive an hour and a half from Orlando to eat here at least twice a month! That tells you all you need to know!

  • June 25, 2026

    The fish chowder is amazing, the prime rib was perfect.

  • June 23, 2026

    This place is a must when we are in New Smyrna. Best steaks and the bread is so yummy.

  • June 19, 2026

    Another family favorite! Bread and cinnamon rolls for everyone to start dinner.

  • June 18, 2026

    Server top notch. Food yummy. Screaming baby priceless! Just make sure you eat the cinnamon bun first. Warm.

  • June 18, 2026

    Food and service is always excellent

  • June 13, 2026

    Great meal excellent setting and the best service! Had the prime rib it was excellent!

  • June 7, 2026

    Prime Rib is the best here. Jimmy the waiter is the best, he can remember your orders without writing it down and he's a blast. This is one of our favorite places.

  • June 7, 2026

    The prime rib is some of the best that I have ever had!

  • June 5, 2026

    Incredible service Food was amazing

  • June 5, 2026

    Get there early or you will be waiting, this is a very popular restaurant. The food and service are excellent.

  • June 5, 2026

    We had dinner at Blackbeard's Inn on Tuesday, June 2. There were 4 adults. We all ordered off the "Early Bird" menu. Three ordered the seafood combo and one person ordered the chicken breast meal. Wendy was our server. The courses came out promptly and hot. All the food was delicious!! Wendy is a 5 star server!! Personable, knowledgeable and friendly with a mega watt smile 😃 When I am in New Smyrna Beach, I will definitely be back!! Kudos to Blackbeard's Inn for a job well done!! Thank you Wendy for your outstanding service!!

  • June 3, 2026

    The prime rib is great

  • June 3, 2026

    Really enjoyed my first visit here. The atmosphere was a reminder of how fun a local establishment can be when you’re on vacation. Food was excellent as well!

  • June 2, 2026

    The Prime Rib was the best. Oyster Rockefeller was also very good. Server Jack was top shelf. Get there early as it fills up fast. Not a fan of the shrimp.

  • June 1, 2026

    We love coming here for early bird special. The prices are good. The prime rib is the best prime rib of the I found so far in Florida, it melts in your mouth, and they cook it perfectly.

  • May 31, 2026

    No never again close the place or renovations is needed

  • May 31, 2026

    I have not been here for several years…. I decided to go have dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Our waiter Shawn was extremely helpful and recommended the best appetizers also helped us with our dinner choice. He was on time to every phase of our dinner experience:) I enjoyed this so much I wanted to recommend you to try the prime rib and ask for Shawn as your server you will not be disappointed 🎉 What a wonderful restaurant! ☀️

  • May 29, 2026

    If I wanted to be treated like a truck stop, I’d go there again. The food was fantastic but it was low class Denny’s experience in every way. I wouldn’t go there again if they offered my $150 bill for two for free.

  • May 22, 2026

    A nice, clean restaurant that isn’t super noisy so a party can have conversations. The service couldn’t have been better and the prime rib truly is the star of the show. Even the au jus was remarkable. Get there early as the restaurant does not take reservations. Enjoy!

  • May 16, 2026

    Friday night kitchen is closed at 8:30 PM and then I was threatened by the Bartender to be arrested because I asked why they were closed so early early

  • May 11, 2026

    Wow did we get lucky. Arrived mother's day at around 4 pm. Luckily it was not packed yet. But by the time we finished there was not a chair in sight. We came for the prime rib Wich my mother heard was good. Well o my it was sooo yummy. Both of ours were temp to perfection. Really had a great time. Ty, special occasions are so important that times like these are so memorable.

Overall Score

61 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ 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
4 to 9 PM
Tuesday
4 to 9 PM
Wednesday
4 to 9 PM
Thursday
4 to 9 PM
Friday
4 to 9 PM
Saturday
4 to 9 PM
Sunday
4 to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. June 17, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
  2. December 5, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×3)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items

Safer options nearby

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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: June 17, 2026