Open, closed or damaged? Waterfront restaurants in Daytona Beach area after Hurricane Ian

Caroline Hebert, The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Waves crash against the posts of the Sunglow Pier and Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill restaurant in Daytona Beach Shores on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. A portion of the iconic privately owned pier was sheared off during Tropical Storm Ian on Thursday. Its owners say they intend to rebuild the local landmark that opened in 1960.
Waves crash against the posts of the Sunglow Pier and Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill restaurant in Daytona Beach Shores on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. A portion of the iconic privately owned pier was sheared off during Tropical Storm Ian on Thursday. Its owners say they intend to rebuild the local landmark that opened in 1960.

Although the Daytona Beach area did not see the full wrath of Hurricane Ian, many restaurants in Volusia and Flagler counties were still affected.

Businesses post to their Facebook pages to update us locals on if our favorite eateries are OK and when they will be open. Luckily, many restaurants near or on the water were spared with only minor damage. Some residents of Volusia and Flagler counties are still dealing with power outages and are in need of a hot meal or a reason to get out of the house.

As we come together to reopen local businesses and fix our homes, let's check on our favorite waterfront restaurants. Here is an update on those waterfront restaurants we all love. To stay updated on restaurant reopenings, check their Facebook pages.

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Aunt Catfish on the River

4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange; 386-767-4768, facebook.com

Aunt Catfish on the Halifax River only experienced a few roof leaks. The restaurant reopened Monday at 3:30 p.m.

Boondocks Restaurant

3948 S. Peninsula Drive, Port Orange; 386-760-9001, facebook.com/boondock

Boondocks Restaurant on the Halifax River has not reopened yet. On Friday, the business posted on their Facebook page stating they will keep us updated when reopening.

The Breakers Restaurant

 518 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-2019; facebook.com/breakersnsb

The waterfront eatery in New Smyrna Beach reopened on Friday but only served drinks, appetizers and cold sandwiches. The storm affected parts of their kitchen, limiting food production but as of Tuesday morning, the kitchen has been fixed and is now serving their entire menu but is still cash only.

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Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill

3701 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach Shores; facebook.com/crabbyjoesdaytona

Crabby Joe's, a locally loved restaurant on the Sunglow Pier, faced significant damage. The restaurant is temporarily closed and has started a GoFundMe for its employees. For updates, visit their Facebook page.

Funky Pelican

215 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach; 386-439-0011, facebook.com/FunkyPelican

Funky Pelican in Flagler Beach only received minimal damage, but the Flagler Beach pier beside the restaurant has substantial damage. The business reopened on Sunday.

Wind whips across Flagler Beach as Hurricane Ian crosses the state.
Wind whips across Flagler Beach as Hurricane Ian crosses the state.

Hidden Treasure Tiki Bar and Grill

5993 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange; 386-756-9565, facebook.com/HiddenTreasure

The restaurant and tiki bar overlooking the Halifax River reopened Monday.

High Tides @ Snack Jack

2805 S Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach; 386-439-3344, facebook.com/SnackJacks

High Tides on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean posted to their Facebook page on Saturday that the restaurant is in good shape, but the dunes surrounding the eatery "have taken a beating." As of Tuesday morning, no updates have been posted.

The Atlantic Ocean is washing over A1A south of the Flagler Beach pier, leaving behind a layer of sand.
The Atlantic Ocean is washing over A1A south of the Flagler Beach pier, leaving behind a layer of sand.

Our Deck Down Under

78 Dunlawton Ave. Port Orange; 386-767-1881, facebook.com/ourdeckdownunder

Our Deck Down Under on the Halifax River reopened Monday at 3 p.m. With the internet still down, they are only taking cash.

Racing's North Turn

4511 S. Atlantic Ave. Ponce Inlet; 386-322-3258, facebook.com/racingsnorthturn

Racing's North Turn on the shores of the Atlantic faced no damage but is still without power. The plan is to reopen Tuesday.

Tres Leches Cafe

2514 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-238-9166, facebook.com

Tres Leches Cafe, right across the street from the beach, experienced great damage causing them to close indefinitely. Luckily their sister restaurants Cafe Con Leche and Arroz Con Leche are open.

Caroline Hebert is the restaurant and dining writer for The Daytona Beach News-Journal. A New Orleans native and food enthusiast, she can be contacted at chebert@news-jrnl.com. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Support local journalism by subscribing.

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