OFF THE HOOK RAW BAR AND GRILL

Is OFF THE HOOK RAW BAR AND GRILL a safe place to eat? Mostly — a B (85/100) at its latest inspection, May 4, 2026. That visit logged 1 high-priority and 7 basic violations.

Its latest visit (May 4, 2026) logged 1 high-priority and 7 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.3 across 1,547 reviews. By health score it's safer than 37% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · B (85/100) · safer than 37% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (85/100)
Violations
8 total — 1 high-priority, 7 basic
Address
747 E THIRD AVE, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Bar & grill, Seafood restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.3 stars (1547 reviews)
Seats
150
Phone
(386) 402-9300
Website
Official website
Photo of OFF THE HOOK RAW BAR AND GRILL
Photo: Off the Hook Raw Bar & Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 1,547 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength. Speed of service is the next most common subject, in 30% of reviews (averaging 3.4).

5 stars is the modal score, given by 15 of the 23 reviewers who rated. The split is 19 positive to 3 negative across 23 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. Behind those, portion size is raised in 17% of reviews (4.0 average).

The kitchen graded a B (85/100) on 1 high-priority and 7 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on May 4, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. That puts it ahead of 37% of graded kitchens in Volusia County. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and dishwashing facilities.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 23, 2026

    Very small portions with Very high price

  • June 17, 2026

    Super good shrimp. Fast service and well managed , happy hour oysters ALL WEEKEND LONG! Stay away from the gumbo (I think its canned).

  • June 15, 2026

    Best meal we’ve had our entire vacation! We came on Sunday afternoon and were happy to find the oyster 🦪 happy hour, a dozen raw, absolutely divine! My husband loved the redfish special, his clam chowder was so good we ordered more to go. My scallops were also delicious, and our son’s burger/ fries was the best kids burger/ fries we’ve seen around. We will absolutely return next time we have a beach day in new Smyrna. Shoutout to our server Gabriella for taking such good care of us, we enjoyed our entire experience so much!

  • June 14, 2026

    I had never been there before but happened to stop in and they had an amazing band called Sober Cafe and I legit will come back for them

  • June 8, 2026

    Great seafood. Excellent customer service. Great staff.

  • May 30, 2026

    Food was excellent! Staff continuously checked in and made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend

  • May 17, 2026

    The food was amazing and Travis was the absolute best waiter!

  • May 14, 2026

    Good food. Fried oysters and the seafood combo plates are the best. 20240529 Great fried shrimp, onion rings and Cole slaw.. yum yum yummy. 20260514 Still a place with terrific food, friendly service and great atmosphere.

  • May 13, 2026

    Best seafood at great value. Can't order one thing when I go. Serving sized are good size.

  • May 12, 2026

    This location is all about superb food quality and great service. Forget oceanfront views with mediocre cuisine -- that's not what you'll find here. What you WILL find is a great menu of fresh, well-prepared, flavorful portions and an extremely friendly wait staff who attended to our every need. We chose Olsen's Cracked Conch, Caesar Salad, Oysters Rockefeller, and Bread Pudding. Every single item was a hit. Delicious!! Can't wait to return!

  • May 7, 2026

    Great staff, great owner, and excellent food!

  • May 5, 2026

    Everything was great just a little bit of a wait time.

  • April 28, 2026

    Fresh oysters were fantastic - sat at the bar and shared a dozen with some prosecco on the side. Delicious!

  • April 23, 2026

    Over steaming shrimp causes issues peeling them. I didn’t bomb your rating, don’t treat customers like idiots. Getting cooks to stick to procedure is tough, getting help at all is tough, the next time a customer can’t peel their shrimp because they’re welded from overcooking- fix it. Don’t tell them “they’re peel and eat shrimp, they’re all like that, you just and eat them”. And please don’t throw your bartender under the bus, she got that from the manager on duty.

  • April 12, 2026

    We were seated quickly, which was nice. We ordered rock shrimp, and two dozen oysters. The rock shrimp quantity was great, but the quality was a bit overdone. The two dozen oysters looked great, but also a bit overdone. We never got checked on or given plates during our appetizer. Also never got checked on during the meal which resulted to zero water refills and me having to go to the bar to get our check and pay. We finally saw our server and finally was acknowledged while walking out where I expressed I paid at the bar.

  • April 7, 2026

    Even though it shares a parking lot with Publix, it doesn’t disappoint. Service was excellent. Food was good- would definitely recommend and go back. We have been here a few times over the years. It’s a go-to for our family. Enjoy!

  • April 7, 2026

    Favorite place to get an awesome seafood broil and the vibe is awesome !

  • April 3, 2026

    I had the Watermelon mojito which was AMAZING and so refreshing. My boyfriend and I shared an appetizer of garlic Parmesan oysters which were some of the best I’ve ever had. We then shared the creole boil which took me back to my eastern shore MD roots. The bread pudding desert was chewy on the outside and soft on the inside which is exactly how I like it. But the best part of our experience? Our server, Rocky. She always had a smile on her face and was extremely attentive and personable. If you ever visit Off the Hook, make sure to get some oysters and ask for Rocky as your server!

  • March 31, 2026

    Small family owned store excellent food

  • March 30, 2026

    We got there early, and had the place to ourselves for about 20 minutes. Tried the fish tacos and boy I'm glad I did. Delicious fried fish tacos and coleslaw. My friend got a salad with shrimp and fried fish bites, again excellent. Our waiter was attentive and helpful

  • March 30, 2026

    Would definitely recommend anyone visiting new Smyrna to come hang out at off the hook. Don’t let the Publix parking lot fool you. This place has amazing fish, and atmosphere! I’ve been going for years. Finally moved to new Smyrna about three years ago and don’t go near as often as I should. Yesterday I had something I didn’t necessarily care for and sent it back to the kitchen, which I never do and then Mike came out immediately cut up the best tuna I’ve ever had in my entire life - one day off of the boat. Amazing! So stoked thx ya’ll - all of the staff is super nice and very welcoming. Cheers!

  • March 29, 2026

    Food was good. Waitress was a bit off in service. Could have done better.

  • March 29, 2026

    Sat at the bar with a friend. Not one of the 3 servers said a word for more than 10 minutes, yet one of them had time to conversate with the couple next to us about oysters for the entire time. We got up and left. Went to Clancy's Cantina, sat at the bar and the bartender said hi how are you within 2 minutes. Your staff needs coaching.

Overall Score

73 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ 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 9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. May 4, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. October 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)
  3. October 23, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    6 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)

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: May 4, 2026