Restaurant
Unclaimed profileOcean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
Daytona Beach, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar runs a full-service beach bar with a liquor list that leans tropical and crowd-pleasing. The cocktail menu spans frozen and non-frozen creations, and the bar pours a wide range of spirits. Draft and bottled beers cover domestic and import staples. Non-alcoholic frozen mocktails give nondrinkers a real option. A solid, straightforward drink program for a beachfront stop.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bahama Mama, a rum-heavy tropical pour with coconut and spiced rums, banana liqueur, and citrus juices. For a lighter option, the Bacardi Mojito lets you pick a flavored rum. If you prefer wine, the house Copper Ridge Chardonnay is available by the glass in two sizes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Travelers and beachgoers looking for a familiar, easygoing drink menu with frozen cocktails, beer buckets, and shots will find plenty of options. Groups wanting a range of drink styles in one place are well served.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you're on the beach and want a frozen drink or a cold draft beer. The brunch menu adds value with a $5 Deck Mimosa and $7 Tito's Bloody Mary.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu leans into a beach-bar identity with a long list of tropical cocktails, including the Rum Runner with a float of Bacardi Black Rum. A full liquor bar and a dedicated shots section mean you can order just about anything.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with frozen and non-frozen tropical options, plus brunch specials like the $5 Deck Mimosa. A reviewer praised a custom margarita with Laventana tequila, noting strong pours.
Menu strengths
- — Many named tropical cocktails, including Bahama Mama and Rum Runner, show a clear beach-bar identity.
- — Brunch drink specials offer low price points for cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Bahama Mama – a blend of coconut and spiced rums, banana liqueur, and orange and pineapple juices.
- — Bacardi Mojito – fresh muddled mint with a choice of flavored Bacardi rums.
- — Rum Runner – spiced and gold rums with blackberry brandy and a float of Bacardi Black.
Pricing: Brunch cocktails $5-$7
Wine
A compact but serviceable wine list covers house pours, whites, reds, and sparkling. House Copper Ridge is available in six varietals and by two glass sizes. Specialty wines include Champagne and Rosé.
Menu strengths
- — House wine offered in six varietals, giving flexibility by the glass.
- — Selection spans international regions, including Italy and New Zealand.
Standout selections
- — Copper Ridge Chardonnay – house pour available in 6oz or 9oz glass.
- — Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio – Italian white.; Crossings Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand white.
Beer
Draft and bottled lists cover a range of styles, including IPA, stout, and imports. Draft options include Alcatraz 2x IPA and Ocean Deck IPA. Bottled beers include Corona, Heineken, and Red Stripe.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes both local-ish IPA options and familiar names.
- — Bottled selection spans Mexico, Holland, and Jamaica.; A non-alcoholic beer is available.
Standout selections
- — Alcatraz 2x IPA – draft double IPA.; Ocean Deck IPA – house draft IPA.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options go beyond soda with a full list of frozen mocktails, including creamy and fruit-forward blends. Sodas, juices, milk, and non-alcoholic beer round out the selection.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple frozen mocktails provide a substantial non-alcoholic menu.
- — Options range from creamy (Cookies and Cream) to citrusy (Key Lime Slice).
- — Non-alcoholic beer is available for those who want the beer experience without alcohol.
Standout selections
- — Perfect Sunset – strawberry puree and passion fruit.
- — Creamsicle – orange pineapple and ice cream.; Unplugged Lemonade – lemon ice and lemon lime soda.
Spirits
A full liquor bar supports a wide array of cocktails, with rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, and gin on hand. A dedicated shot menu includes creative options like the Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Menu strengths
- — Full liquor bar can make 'just about anything your heart desires.'
- — Selection covers all major spirit categories.; Dedicated shot list shows versatility beyond standard pours.
Standout selections
- — Lemon Drop Shot – Stoli Citros vodka and lemonade.
- — Vegas Bomb Shot – Crown Royal, peach schnapps, cranberry, and Red Bull.
- — Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot – Stoli vodkas with pineapple and grenadine.
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