Doc Bales' Grill

3.8 (171)

$31 to $50

American

100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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Doc Bales' Grill

3.8

$31 to $50

American

Daytona Beach

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2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for scenic views

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort's dining staple, Doc Bales’ Grill, overlooks Daytona Beach’s historical Clocktower. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining or al fresco dining on our open-air terrace. Doc Bales Grill offers tantalizing specialties in a casually elegant atmosphere.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southern), Market Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00
Phone number
(386) 254-8200 ext. 237
Website
https://www.daytonahilton.com/dining/doc-bales-grill.aspx
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Bauer
Private party facilities
Interested in booking an event? Doc Bales Grill offers an outdoor patio overlooking the serene Atlantic Ocean. Our outdoor Gazebo is perfect for an intimate dinner for 2 to 12 people with unobstructed views. Looking for a bit more grandiose? Our restaurant seats 180 on its interior as well as on its exterior. Catering and party planning services available as well.

Location
100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Area
Daytona Beach
Cross street
Earl Street
Parking Details
Valet parking is complimentary with a $30 food/beverage purchase.
Public transport
Directly across from the Ocean Center main bus terminal.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Doc Bales' Grill.

3.8

(171)

3.7Food
4.0Service
3.8Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

171 Reviews

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Michelle
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The braised brief was so good! My thanks to the chef.
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Jennifer
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is ok, not worth $39.99. It was cold and a lot of it was old. The prime rib was overcooked but not bad. Service was superb! Would we go again, no.
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Laci
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
2.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We went for the all you can eat crab legs advertised and they didn't even have crab legs. The food was edible but nothing to be desired. Not worth the price. The environment was loud due to the surrounding traffic.
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Kim
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. However, the food was just mediocre. For the price point, the variety of food was severely lacking. We have eaten there in years prior and it was delicious with many seafood options. We were highly dissatisfied and disappointed this last visit. We will not waste time or money here again.
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Claudja
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Doc Bales during a concert weekend stay. The food was not good and the service was even worse.
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Michele
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredible and the food was delicious! Going back again tonight!
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Amber
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Small, overpriced buffet. Convenient water views if staying in this dilapidated Hilton but otherwise no reason to dine here.
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JamesW Gold
Atlanta29 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
This was a hotel restaurant with a buffet similar to what you would receive at a courtyard or garden Inn. The hotel at South is in disrepair and probably should be downgraded from a “Hilton”.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
1.0
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Would not eat here again. We made this reservation cause everywhere online said they have crab legs. Even the link I confirmed the reservations pn. Has 9 pictures and 4 are crab legs, When we asked and showed them the pictures, the manager didn’t care and walked away. The food they had was very dry and not worth the money
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OpenTable Diner
Southwest Florida1 review
3.0
Dined on 1 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The quality of the food was not as good as it was during our previous visit. The bread was dry, the meat was overcooked. I do not feel we will dine again at this restaurant unless the reviews of the place improved.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southern), Market Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00
Phone number
(386) 254-8200 ext. 237
Website
https://www.daytonahilton.com/dining/doc-bales-grill.aspx
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Bauer
Private party facilities
Interested in booking an event? Doc Bales Grill offers an outdoor patio overlooking the serene Atlantic Ocean. Our outdoor Gazebo is perfect for an intimate dinner for 2 to 12 people with unobstructed views. Looking for a bit more grandiose? Our restaurant seats 180 on its interior as well as on its exterior. Catering and party planning services available as well.

Location
100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Area
Daytona Beach
Cross street
Earl Street
Parking Details
Valet parking is complimentary with a $30 food/beverage purchase.
Public transport
Directly across from the Ocean Center main bus terminal.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a booking

Doc Bales' Grill

3.8

$31 to $50

American

Daytona Beach

Make a booking

2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00