Date night in Daytona Beach: Italian in the historic district, oceanfront seafood, an arthouse cinema, Peabody shows, riverfront walks and late openings.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Every venue here is linked to its own website, and hours come from those sites. We list places; we do not rank them. Hours change, so check before you go.
A date night in Daytona Beach can be dinner in the downtown historic district and a film on Beach Street, or seafood on the beachside and live music on the beachside. Here are the places, with addresses and hours from each one.
Good to know
- Downtown parking: free public lots behind the Beach Street shops (map)
- Peabody box office: 600 Auditorium Blvd., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- This weekend’s events: things to do this weekend
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Restaurant | 220 Magnolia Ave. | Dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday | Upscale Italian, wine list; since 2003 |
| Crabby’s Oceanside | 451 S. Atlantic Ave. | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday | Seafood on the beachside |
| Ocean Deck | 127 S. Ocean Ave. | See site | Seafood, full bar, live music daily |
| Mama Foo Foo | 125 Basin St. | Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; see site for other days | Marina restaurant; late nights |
The Cellar has served upscale Italian food in the downtown historic district since 2003, with an intimate dining room and a wine list, according to the restaurant; 386-258-0011.
Ocean Deck serves seafood, burgers and a full bar, with live music from local bands daily and its house band at 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday nights (Ocean Deck); 386-253-5224.
Shows and films
- Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St.: a nonprofit arthouse cinema in historic downtown with independent films, live music and comedy (Cinematique).
- Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd.: touring concerts and comedy; this fall includes a Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show on Nov. 12 (Peabody).
- Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk: outdoor concerts by the ocean (Bandshell).
- Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave.: outdoor movie nights on the field, such as “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 30 (listing).
Walks after dinner
- Riverfront Esplanade, Beach Street: gardens, swings and more than a mile of river path; the south side, International Speedway Boulevard to Orange Avenue, is open until 9 p.m. (Esplanade).
- The Boardwalk and Main Street Pier on the beachside; see our Boardwalk and pier guide.
Wine and drinks events
Downtown’s ticketed wine walks through the Riverfront Shops come around through the year, including the Sip & Treat Wine Walk on Oct. 10 and the Wine & Chocolate Walk before Valentine’s Day (Riverfront Shops calendar).
Late openings
| Place | Open late |
|---|---|
| Mama Foo Foo, 125 Basin St. | 21-and-older nights from 10 p.m. on listed weekend dates |
| Crabby’s Oceanside, 451 S. Atlantic Ave. | Until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday |
| Ocean Deck, 127 S. Ocean Ave. | House band at 9 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday |
| Riverfront Esplanade, south side | Until 9 p.m. daily |
What this means for you
- For a quiet dinner downtown, book The Cellar, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Pair dinner downtown with a film at Cinematique on Beach Street.
- For music late on the beachside, the Ocean Deck’s house band starts at 9 p.m.
Related: live music and nightlife, brunch and Valentine’s Day in Daytona Beach.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go for a romantic dinner in Daytona Beach?
The Cellar Restaurant, 220 Magnolia Ave. in the downtown historic district, serves upscale Italian dinners 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For the ocean, Crabby’s Oceanside, 451 S. Atlantic Ave., is open until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
What can couples do at night in Daytona Beach?
See a film or a live show at Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., catch a concert at the Peabody Auditorium, walk the Riverfront Esplanade, open until 9 p.m. on the south side, or hear a band at the Ocean Deck.
Is there a movie theater downtown in Daytona Beach?
Yes. Cinematique of Daytona is a nonprofit arthouse cinema at 242 S. Beach St. that shows independent films and hosts live music and comedy.
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