FLAGLER TAVERN

Health grade
F · 51/100
Volusia County rank
Near the bottom
Diner rating
4.4 ★ · 4,272 reviews
Violations
4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 8 basic
Last inspected
May 2026

By score it ranks near the bottom of Volusia County on health score. The report logged 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 8 basic violations. Its inspections have at least been improving lately. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.

F grade · 51/100 · near the bottom of Volusia County on health score

Get directions Call (386) 402-8861

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to FLAGLER TAVERN, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • SPRINGHILL SUITES - NEW SMYRNA BEACH

    4.3★ 0.1 mi away

  • MANZANO'S BEACHSIDE DELI

    4.2★ 0.1 mi away

  • CLANCYS CANTINA

    4.2★ 0.2 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (51/100)
Violations
15 total — 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic
Address
414 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Bar
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (4272 reviews)
Seats
225
Phone
(386) 402-8861
Website
Official website
Photo of FLAGLER TAVERN
Photo: Flagler Tavern

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 4,272 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (17 of 22). Of the 22 rated reviews, 19 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below. No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (51/100) on 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 8 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. The visit behind that grade was May 14, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 1% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited potentially hazardous foods properly thawed and cross-contamination.

Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Leaving a review for non-service. In town for the weekend with family checked menu online looked good, we got there Friday night 6pm party of 5 checked in for a 30 min. wait took our phone # said would call/text when table is ready 35 min. later asked how much longer and they didn't have us on the list so asked for a manager and was very apologetic said we'll be taken care of immediately 10 min. later we were told it would be another 30 min. So now it's up to 75 min. Of course we walked away and spent our $300. elsewhere. Strange treatment when there are a dozen other places within walking distance and with no wait.

  • June 25, 2026

    Great vibes and Stephanie I think was her name was super on point. The food wasn't as great as hoped probably just what I selected. Typical beach bar food. Got the soft crab sandwich and it was just too much bread for me.

  • June 24, 2026

    Very good but wanted to eat at the bounty upstairs. Was a little disappointed or else it would have been 5 stars

  • June 20, 2026

    Love this place and obviously everyone else does too because it's packed all day

  • June 20, 2026

    My burger was burnt and charred badly when I ordered it medium well. Normally I wouldn’t write a review but it was that bad. Besides that the server was great and the atmosphere was nice. I was just disappointed as it was $64.00 total for 2 burgers, a pretzel and a soda, and the pretzel was the only decent food.

  • June 18, 2026

    Food and drinks were great. Great atmosphere and music. The games were a great addition to the night!

  • June 18, 2026

    Great wings, good drinks and Christine was a great server. We really enjoyed Jersey Franks singing. He pours it all out!!

  • June 17, 2026

    Gotta check out the top floor. Such a great vibe.

  • June 9, 2026

    The DJ on Friday 06/05 was awesome, great set!

  • June 7, 2026

    Frank was amazing! Fun and friendly! Will be back for sure!

  • June 7, 2026

    Flagler Tavern never misses. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is unmatched, and our server Tim made the whole experience. He is genuinely one of the best servers I’ve had… so attentive and on top of everything without you ever having to ask. I did bottomless mimosas and he kept things moving perfectly the entire time. Tim is personable, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure I felt taken care of from the moment I sat down. If you go, ask for him. 10/10 all around! 👏🏼

  • May 31, 2026

    It took 20 minutes just for a server to greet us and take our drink order. When the drinks finally arrived, two of them were incorrect. Throughout the night, our waiter was completely MIA—we had to flag down a busser just to get water refills and ask for missing silverware.

  • May 31, 2026

    Talyn is probably the best bartender I have ever had, she is very attentive, passionate, and very good at her job. She deserves a raise.

  • May 28, 2026

    The food is on point as well as the customer service! Love The Bounty!!

  • May 24, 2026

    We came here for the first time after the Turtle Trot 5K. Atmosphere was great and wait staff up beat and friendly.

  • May 22, 2026

    This is our 10th Friday at Flagler tavern or the Walter Lee band. Great place to go at 5 PM on a Friday.. tonight our waitress was Stephanie H. She did a fantastic job and our lemon drops drinks came out exactly like we wanted. Great story about 3 fingers 😁

  • May 22, 2026

    Didn't eat but the food looked great,awesome spot!

  • May 22, 2026

    Really glad we decided to stop here when strolling through New Smyrna. Food was okay, nothing special, but Jason was just lovely. SUCH a good server. Super polite, positive attitude, attentive. Without a doubt the best service we received during our trip to Florida, couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you!

  • April 28, 2026

    Christina was wonderful. Attentive, polite and fun. 💯

  • April 28, 2026

    Service was on point by teresa

  • April 28, 2026

    Great place for lunch after a spa day. The food was delicious, I ordered the Poke bowl with Ahi. Delicious. Staff was very nice, very personable, it was quiet so we could talk without screaming at each other. 🥰🥰🥰

  • April 26, 2026

    This place is legendary, just stop by and see why! Also, catch The entertainer Jersey Frank there every Wednesday night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. You won't be sorry!

Overall Score

24 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ 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
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 2 AM
Friday
11:30 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
10 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. May 14, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 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)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. November 10, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. November 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    9 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×4)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  4. August 7, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention

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: May 14, 2026