RIPTIDES RAW BAR AND GRILL
RIPTIDES RAW BAR AND GRILL lands in the middle of the pack: a B health grade at 89/100 from its most recent inspection on May 14, 2026.
Inspectors cited 2 intermediate and 5 basic violations. That puts it safer than 48% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 9,101 reviews. Menus here flag options for dairy-free, keto, paleo, and pescatarian diners.
B · 89/100 · safer than 48% of Volusia County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (386) 256-4799
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (89/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 2 intermediate, 5 basic
- Address
- 869 S ATLANTIC AVE, Ormond Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Categories
- Bar & grill, Seafood restaurant
- Price
- $20–70
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (9101 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Ocean East Resort Club Condo
- Seats
- 250
- Phone
- (386) 256-4799
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 67% of the 24 reviews. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
One subject never comes up here: what it costs. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (23 reviews). Of the 24 rated reviews, 23 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.
On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (89/100) with 2 intermediate and 5 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. DBPR last walked in on May 14, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 48% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include employee health knowledge and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Everything above is computed from the 24 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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One of my favorite place to eat at Daytona Beach
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We did a call in order and pick them up Our burgers were burnt
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Loved the view, the food was delicious, plenty of parking, will visit again
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Erin was wonderful. It was a honor having her as our waitress. Very professional and very nice.
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We just had our first meal at Riptides! Our server Erin was amazing, top notch!!! We didn’t have to wait on drinks or food, very polite! We will be back!!!
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Great food and service. Kids menu included several options that even my pickiest kid loved. Erin was our server and she was fantastic. Would definitely recommend!
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Our waitress Sasha was so sweet and very accommodating, even with two rowdy kids at the table. The food was good and the vibe was really nice! A lot of restaurants in DB are very casual, and this felt clean and a little more upscale.
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Awesome experience, top notch service, phenomenal crab legs! Erin and Shay took great care of us, will definitely be back!
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6/27/26 undercooked chicken pork and salmon….. they’re in need a visit from the health department. Ray oysters smelled like they’d been shucked 5 days ago… 50-70 dollars for seafood poisoning is crazy.
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Erin was super AWESOME Gave great recommendations and was there anytime we needed anything! And she had a super friendly awesome smile! I will request her next time for sure. Best server ever!
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Dylan jump is the 🐐. Amazing service and food 🙌🏽
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Tom at the bar was so attentive, welcoming, and an absolute gem of a human being! The oysters rockefeller was the best I've found in the area. First time being here and will definitely be coming back.
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Me and my wife have eaten here a few times now and let me tell ya the food is always changing but the service is always on point, they are attentative, food is hot and flavorful highly recommended if you are staying in daytona Edits: 5 years later we still visit this place it's atmosphere the service and food is still 10/10 would recommend if you are in daytona you must check out their AYCE crab legs they are massive.
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Great food. Great drinks. Cheaply priced compared to other places! Crab legs were so good!
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The bartender tom is amazing! Engagement with out kids and very personable which i appreciate especially while traveling! The food is never a miss.. always a hit! This place has become our yearly tradition on vacation!! I highly recommend lunch time.. theyre very popular and busy for dinner but I understand why.
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Catherine was a great server and the food was great!!! This is a must go spot every year for the family! First spot we go!
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Sasha was amazing! The food was amazing as always. Great service and atmosphere. My favorite place to dine in Ormond !
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Catherine was amazing. We would definitely come back
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Catherine was the best! Catherine was very kind and great service for us and the kids with us!
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Erin was the best server!!! She made our experience the best
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Catherine was awesome! She was so friendly and quick with service. Food was delicious!
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Sasha was a wonderful server! She made sure our drinks were always full and our food was great. Loved the fresh shrimp!
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Sasha was an amazing server! Sweet, kind, and very attentive! The food was excellent!
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Catherine was an absolute pleasure. My son has been looking to coming here ever since we booked our vacation. Thank you! And of course the food was beyond our expectations.
Overall Score
65 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 14, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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May 5, 2026 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
0 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 17 basic
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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January 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 9 basic
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
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November 3, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 18 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to RIPTIDES RAW BAR AND GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
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