The Cellar Restaurant
Historic District, Daytona Beach
Restaurant in Daytona Beach, United States
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A better pick for a composed Daytona Beach dinner than a casual waterfront fallback. Choose The Cellar Restaurant for date night or a small celebration; choose Caribbean Jack's, Riverside Johnny's, or Crabby's Oceanside if views, group flexibility, or beach energy matter more.
About The Cellar Restaurant
For The Cellar Restaurant in Daytona Beach, the planning details are direct: it is a smart-casual dinner option open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, and it is closed Sunday and Monday. Beyond those basics, specific menu, price, seating, chef, and service-format details are not included here, so the safest way to evaluate it is by schedule, dress code, and whether you want a planned evening meal in Daytona Beach.
Plan this for dinner, not a lunch stop
The clearest reason to choose this restaurant is timing. The hours point to dinner only: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–10 PM. If you are planning a daytime meal, choose another option instead.
The tradeoff is that the available details do not support a confident order-by-order strategy. Treat The Cellar Restaurant as a dinner plan where you should confirm current menu and planning details directly before going. If you are comparing other named options, consider Caribbean Jack's, Crabby's Oceanside, or Dancing Avocado Kitchen depending on what kind of meal you want.
The decision comes down to schedule and dress code
The Cellar Restaurant is best evaluated as a smart-casual dinner choice in Daytona Beach. If your group needs a meal outside the Tuesday-Saturday 5–10 PM window, or if you need details on menu style, pricing, seating, or dietary accommodations before committing, check directly with the restaurant or compare other dining rooms. Riverside Johnny's and Caribbean Jack's are additional names to consider when building a wider shortlist.
The Cellar Restaurant is open for dinner on Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. That makes timing an important part of the decision. If the goal is lunch, choose elsewhere; The Cellar Restaurant is a dinner plan.
Quick reference: choose The Cellar Restaurant for a smart-casual dinner in Daytona Beach during its Tuesday-Saturday evening hours. For broader planning, use our full Daytona Beach restaurants guide, plus the Daytona Beach hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 220 Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thecellarrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +13862580011
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Cellar positions itself as a quieter, more deliberate counterpoint to Daytona Beach’s rowdier beachfront circuit. Sitting a few blocks inland on Magnolia Avenue in the Historic District, the room favors focused, sit-down dining over open-air spectacle. Language in the profile emphasizes a slower pace, lower ambient noise and an intent to direct attention to the food on the table rather than to ocean views. With an Italian menu anchored by homemade pasta, beef carpaccio and chilled calamari, The Cellar reads as a classic, sophisticated option for diners seeking an intimate, table-centered experience away from the tourist churn.
Best For
The Cellar is best for diners who want an unhurried, sit-down meal in Daytona’s Historic District. The profile frames the restaurant as a mid-to-upper tier spot that attracts a more local-facing crowd and a service rhythm that encourages lingering over food. Signature items like homemade pasta and beef carpaccio align with evening dining and occasions that privilege conversation and timing over speed. If you prefer focused plates and a quieter room rather than beachfront bustle, The Cellar is positioned for thoughtful dinners and elevated date-night or celebratory evenings.
Ordering Tips
Start by sampling the restaurant’s signature starters—beef carpaccio and chilled calamari are highlighted as representative dishes—then move into a handmade pasta as a primary. The profile stresses a slower, sit-down rhythm in contrast with Daytona’s high-turnover beachfront spots, so plan for an unrushed meal and expect pacing that favors savoring courses. Because the restaurant intentionally pushes attention toward what’s on the table rather than scenic views, prioritize dishes that showcase texture and technique when ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy cellar atmosphere with wooden decor, wine wall, soft lighting, and a sense of intimate history removed from beach crowds.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- homemade pasta
- beef carpaccio
- chilled calamari
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 220 Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Planning details
Location
220 Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If a waterfront setting is the priority, cross-shop Caribbean Jack's or Crabby's Oceanside. If the meal needs to be more casual and easier for mixed tastes, Dancing Avocado Kitchen is the cleaner fallback.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Daytona Beach
The Cellar Restaurant is the better choice for a contained, occasion-led dinner, while Dancing Avocado Kitchen is the easier casual alternative when value and flexibility matter more than a dressed-up evening. If the meal is about conversation and a slower pace, choose The Cellar Restaurant; if the meal needs to be low-commitment, Dancing Avocado Kitchen is the safer call.
For water-adjacent atmosphere, Riverside Johnny's, Caribbean Jack's, and Crabby's Oceanside are more obvious fits. They make more sense for visitors who want views, drinks, and a livelier setting. The Cellar Restaurant is the stronger choice when the room should feel more like the point of the night.
Chucherias Hondurenas is the more distinctive cross-shop if the priority is food personality rather than classic special-occasion framing. For an anniversary or date, start with The Cellar Restaurant. For a more relaxed group meal, choose the waterfront peers.
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Compare The Cellar Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Restaurant | Daytona Beach | No published awards |
| Dancing Avocado Kitchen | Daytona Beach | No published awards |
| Riverside Johnny's | Daytona Beach | No published awards |
| Caribbean Jack's | Daytona Beach | No published awards |
| Crabby's Oceanside | Daytona Beach | No published awards |
| Chucherias Hondurenas | Holly Hill | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Cellar Restaurant accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not included here. The planning details are that The Cellar Restaurant is in Daytona Beach, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM.
What are alternatives to The Cellar Restaurant?
Other named options to compare include Dancing Avocado Kitchen, Caribbean Jack's, Crabby's Oceanside, Riverside Johnny's, and Chucherias Hondurenas. Choose based on your preferred timing and the current details each venue provides directly.
Is The Cellar Restaurant good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not included here. If the Tuesday-Saturday 5–10 PM schedule and smart-casual dress code fit what you want, check directly with the restaurant for current seating and planning details.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Cellar Restaurant?
Dinner is the option here. The Cellar Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM and closed Sunday and Monday.
Is The Cellar Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability is not included here. The details support it as a smart-casual dinner option in Daytona Beach; confirm current menu and planning details directly with the restaurant.
How far ahead should I book The Cellar Restaurant?
Specific booking difficulty is not included here. Because the restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, it is sensible to confirm availability directly before making plans.
