Planning for Super Bowl Sunday? Here's where you'll find good food, beer and flat-screens
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, which means it's time to start planning what you’ll be feasting on and where you’ll be watching the year’s most anticipated game. Whether looking for burgers, wings and beer or flat-screens and surround sound to the enjoy the night, Daytona Beach is never short on watch-party options. If you’re deciding where to stop in, check out these Daytona-area restaurants that’ll be doing Super Bowl Sunday right.
The Hard Deck
2900 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-265-5839, harddecksuperbowl.com
The Hard Deck, located within Volusia Top Gun, will host a Super Bowl Party with free general admission for those stopping by to grab a burger and cold beer, as well as VIP tickets for those looking to enjoy a premium open bar, nacho and salad bar, unlimited wings and a pizza buffet from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The event will also include a halftime raffle for Daytona 500 tickets, beer pong and a newly-added kids' zone with a bounce house, corn hole and more.
Tickets are available on the eatery’s website for $50 (VIP with open bar) or $20 (VIP food only, kids).
South Turn Sports Bar and Grill
1540 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach: 386-253-5004, southturndaytona.com
Known for its mouth-watering wings, burgers and more, this local favorite is an ideal spot for the upcoming Super Bowl, with more than 50 TVs lining its walls, alongside three large projectors for the ultimate surround-sound viewing experience. South Turn offers a daily happy hour from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with $2.50 domestic pints, $3.50 wells, $9 domestic pitchers and more, as well as its widely adored wings in a variety of sweet, savory and spiced sauces. The eatery announced on Facebook that it is also taking pre-orders.
First Turn
5218 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange; 386-788-5434, firstturnsteakhouse.com
This outdoor restaurant and full bar offers food just as vibrant as its atmosphere. The popular spot for game-watchers features a plethora of TVs around every turn, as well as a menu ranging from cheesesteaks and nachos to sandwiches, burgers and juicy wings. On Super Bowl Sunday, First Turn will have live music during the pregame, as well as food and beer specials such as $1 wings and $2 beers.
Iron Axe Bar and Grill
2842 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona; 386-238-9170, ironaxebar.com
Iron Axe Bar and Grill will host a Super Bowl party with food and beer specials. The popular South Daytona restaurant is decked out with over 22 TVs and will offer both indoor and outdoor seating during Sunday's event. The eatery’s menu ranges from house-smoked BBQ dishes, wings and sliders to steaks, pizza and more. Iron Axe will also hold raffles during the party, while customers enjoy $1 wings and $8 domestic pitchers.
Houligan’s
1110 W. Grananda Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-673-7878, houliganswings.com
With too many TVs to count, this well-established local sports bar chain is a go-to stop for all things wings, drinks and flat-screens this Super Bowl. The Irish-themed Ormond eatery features nearly 30 beers on tap and a casual menu of layered, fried and sauce-smothered bites, including the wings and ribs combo ($16.89), the chili and cheese loaded Houligan’s Nachos ($11.99), “Wally wings” starting at $9.99, various burgers and more.
Beach Front Grille
2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-693-4839, facebook.com/beachfrontgrille
Beach Front Grille is a waterfront favorite in Flagler Beach that will host a Super Bowl watch-party this Sunday with all-day festivities leading up to the 6:30 p.m. kickoff. The eatery noted in a Facebook post that it will stop serving its traditional menu after 5 p.m. and will offer a $25 per person all-you-can-eat buffet for customers to enjoy all evening long.
McKenna’s Place NSB
1443 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-409-3355, mckennasplace.com
With more than 36 TVs decorating its walls and a full bar packed with football season specials, it’s only right to stop into McKenna’s place during Super Bowl Sunday. The “seafood, sports and spirits” restaurant has at least 23 beers on tap, a daily 2 – 7 p.m. happy hour, and offers an extensive menu ranging from Buffalo chicken dip, wings starting at $14.99, loaded nachos, and more.
Half Wall
1889 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach; 386-426-5350, thehalfwall.com
You can’t go wrong with Half Wall when it’s game time. The popular restaurant is home to not only several game-side menu staples, but to over 23 HD TVs to watch your favorite team this Super Bowl and over 100 bottled craft beers to enjoy all night long. The eatery’s menu ranges from the $13.95 jumbo Buffalo wings to the loaded nachos, bacon cheeseburger and Buffalo tenders.
Merk’s Bar and Grill
193 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-427-1177
Merk’s Bar and Grill serves a plethora of casual bites in true sports bar environment, perfect for both large and small parties. For those looking for mouth-watering wings to enjoy during game, Merk’s is the place the be. The lively eatery features two dozen TVs decorating its walls, 26 beers on tap and a menu ranging from nachos, loaded fries and fried baskets to the famous Frankenstein wings starting at $10 and more.
Big Tunas Beach Bar & Grill
2695 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-677-1235, bigtunasbeachbarandgrill.com
Big Tunas will host a Super Bowl Party offering its usual menu of fried, steamed and smoked favorites, like the boneless wings and fries, firecracker shrimp, guac bites and smoked wings. During the party, Big Tunas will offer bucket specials as well as 75-cent wings. The restaurant has over 10 TVs and a full bar.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Where to watch the Super Bowl in Daytona Beach, NSB, Port Orange, more
