The Abalone - (Near Daytona Beach, FL)

5 /5 sheila haufler: I went to the Abolene for Christmas dinner AND the New Years Party. This was my second New Years here. The food was TOP NOTCH. Absolutely delicious! The food, the decorations, the kindness of the servers…..it made everything so special!!

4 /5 AJean BN: Wellll, its hard to discuss the food quality when I just found out my bank account was wiped clean while on vacation. $8.00 left. This was 2 days after handing my bank card to the waiter who took it and ran the charge out of sight. Now, I have no proof, but I have not used the card at any other establishment and everything on line is supposed to be encrypted. So, the food was good and I would go back but next time I will either bring cash or use a credit card should we ever stay in this hotel again. If you want a steak...get the steak frites and not the prime steak. I got the prime steak and couldnt eat more than 1 piece as it was rubbery and tough. My husband got the steak frites and it was the opposite...melt in your mouth tender and one of the best cuts I ever tasted. So I threw my $50 dinner out and we shared my husbands. When I told the waiter how bad my steak was he literally laughed and walked away. Sigh.

1 /5 Nicole Salomone: We chose this restaurant for Christmas dinner, expecting something special — especially at $65 per person. Instead, the buffet was shockingly bad. The food looked like cafeteria food and tasted just as bad. Most items were bland, overcooked, or simply unappealing. Nothing felt fresh, festive, or worth the price. Christmas dinner should feel warm and celebratory — this felt like a cash grab with no attention to quality. Huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the cost.

5 /5 J A: Special shout out to Emily, Bill and Joe. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel completely at home. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind — it felt like more than just a stay, it felt like family. The rooms were clean and comfortable with a relaxing beach vibe, perfect after a day in the sun. The dining experience was absolutely delightful — every meal and drink was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The food was truly scrumptious. I can’t recommend this hotel enough for anyone visiting Daytona Beach. It’s the perfect mix of comfort, hospitality, and delicious food that makes you want to come back again and again.

5 /5 Resilient Magazine: My husband and were celebrating our anniversary and this was the restaurant in the host hotel. We decided to give it a try and it was absolutely amazing. Izzy was our server and she was absolutely phenomenal. We had a theme that we were going with and I asked her for a drink request and she made it as close as possible, but it was absolutely terrific. Nevertheless, the food was incredible. My husband had the steak and fries and I had the salmon plate. To cap it off we actually shared an elevator ride with the executive chef who was very nice and very welcoming. We didn’t get his name, but he was absolutely amazing. The whole experience was amazing and we’re not from Florida at all so I would highly recommend anyone who’s stopping by this area to stop in this restaurant even if you’re not staying in the hotel, it was truly a good experience.