MCKENNA'S PLACE SEAFOOD SPORTS AND SPIRITS

MCKENNA'S PLACE SEAFOOD SPORTS AND SPIRITS is a 4.5-star room with a D-grade kitchen — the kind of gap a star rating will never warn you about, which is the whole reason this page exists.

That D comes from 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations cited on January 26, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 5% of Volusia County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. And the direction isn't reassuring: its recent inspections have been sliding, not recovering. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.5★) but failing (D, 60/100) · safer than 5% of Volusia County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to MCKENNA'S PLACE SEAFOOD SPORTS AND SPIRITS, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (60/100)
Violations
15 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic
Address
3781 S NOVA ROAD, Port Orange, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Seafood restaurant, Bar & grill, Chicken wings restaurant, Football club, Oyster bar restaurant, Sports bar
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1487 reviews)
Neighborhood
Park Place Plaza
Seats
176
Phone
(386) 256-2691
Website
Official website
Photo of MCKENNA'S PLACE SEAFOOD SPORTS AND SPIRITS
Photo: McKenna's Place-Port Orange

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,487 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. Opinion on how guests are treated is split — those reviews land at 3.9 on average.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 19 reviewers who rated. Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 14 positive to 4 negative across 19 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle.

None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen a D (60/100), citing 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. That inspection was on January 26, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 5% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Everything above is computed from the 19 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    This place is was AWESOME! Justin was great very helpful and knowledgeable. They have several gluten-free options. The best one is the grilled cheese sandwich (very hard to find). They have dedicated fryers and are very careful with food allergies. Not only did we have great food, we also got to enjoy karaoke. Very fun atmosphere highly recommend.

  • June 27, 2026

    We walked in and they had karaoke going and vibe was fun! We sat down to order and were greeted right away. I am celiac so i was excited about the gluten free options and it certainly did not disappoint. Our waiter Justin was very knowledgeable on the menu & made sure my food was cooked following all precautions. I had the breaded shrimp which was nice & crunchy. I also had the grilled cheese which let me tell ya, it tasted like heaven! it was buttery, cheesy & had crunch! My daughter found this place on Tiktok & i wish we knew about it sooner.

  • June 27, 2026

    Great place with even better food! I got the Blackened Chicken Alfredo, which was so good. My Celiac Mother got Grilled Cheese and Breaded Shrimp, All Gluten free! Our Waiter, Justin, was friendly and went above and beyond<3

  • June 22, 2026

    Love the food here, prices arent bad. Had fried shrimp and it was very lightly breaded. LOVE THAT. It was karaoke night, so, that kind sucked but some people were impressive and having a good time.

  • June 15, 2026

    I sat at the bar for lunch not another person in the place. Other came in as and was waited on while I sat and sat nobody came to wait on me I left. This was the second time this has happened to me there. The first the owner came running down the sidewalk to apologise. We ended going in again at another time but I’m pretty sure I’m done there. Wait and wait for just a so so food. The staff needs a tune up there

  • June 4, 2026

    We usually go to NSB location and decided to try this one. Crab legs were good as usual but crab cakes had chunks of carrots and celery for some reason this time. Was not a nice surprise, I much prefered the old recipe.

  • May 30, 2026

    Local Port Orange food. Delicious and service is always excellent.

  • May 27, 2026

    Shaun absolutely killed it with the wings. Perfect crunch, cooked just right, and he even made me a special sauce that was insanely good. Super polite, professional, and made the whole experience better. You can tell he cares about the food and the customers. Definitely coming back because of him.

  • May 26, 2026

    My wife and I went to McKenna's Port Orange on Friday night before Memorial Day she had the crab cakes I had the fish platter we have both been in the bathroom Saturday Sunday and Monday we couldn't leave our home we had to be buy a toilet every minute I will never go back to that place again.

  • May 19, 2026

    Service was okay. Food didn't come the way we ordered. Waitress gave me a line of excuses. Won't be back.

  • May 7, 2026

    Wonderful experience start to finish. Justin B was awesome. Came for the gluten free menu and it did not disappoint!!

  • May 5, 2026

    I have been gluten free for 14 years and sometimes I google places that over gluten free options. I saw this place and since that day I have ordered 3 times without any problems. I'm so very thankful for a new place to go and I can now feel like a regular person gong out to eat instead of trying to piece together items on a menu!!😀😍💯👏🎊🎉

  • April 29, 2026

    Great place. Always stop when we are in that area as we live in Ormond by the Sea. Wish they would come up here!

  • April 29, 2026

    Very happy with the food and service. It has a great local feel. The owner is very nice. We enjoy karaoke night.

  • April 28, 2026

    We had a large group show up and take over the place and they were excellent in their service and quality of food! Thank you so much

  • April 26, 2026

    Place is top notch

  • April 24, 2026

    Excellent fish & chips, ahi tuna, clam chowder, & the peanut butter pie. A++++. Owner visited with us. Svc was awesome.

  • April 23, 2026

    Lobster meat was old, onion rings were so salty they burned my tongue. So bad they serve the end of a tomato rind! Third try never again!

  • April 19, 2026

    The server was fab....the food was really gross bar food. My friend went there years ago and said it was pretty good, well the shrimp were tiny and over cooked. Would never go back.

Overall Score

47 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 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 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. January 26, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 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
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  2. October 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 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
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

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: January 26, 2026