Since 1946, one address has defined New Smyrna Beach dining. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and craft cocktails, all anchored by our landmark Treehouse Bar.
It can be hard to find a great bar and grill at the beach. Too often, you get frozen food, weak drinks, and a generic atmosphere. At Norwoods, you get a real scratch kitchen and a genuinely fun nightlife scene, together.
With a 4.5-star average across more than 9,000 Google reviews, Norwoods is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the area. (Verified against Google Business Profile: 9,037 reviews, 4.5 avg, Aug 2026.)
Norwoods has been featured in Southern Living and Only In Your State, which called the Treehouse Bar "a massive tree house in Florida that is actually a restaurant and you need to visit." (Confirmed live in the site's own Press collection.)
Key stats from our landmark restaurant
Enjoy a polished dinner with family in the timeless 1946 Restaurant, our original dining room. Grab a relaxed cocktail at the street-level Roots Bar. Or climb the stairs to the multi-level Treehouse Bar for live music and a one-of-a-kind view.
Head Chef Dennis Dolbow and his team are committed to fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients: hand-cut aged steaks, seafood from local partners, and house-made sauces and dressings.
This isn't just another restaurant; it's a piece of New Smyrna Beach history, from the historic oak tree at the Treehouse Bar to rooms that have welcomed guests since the 1940s.
Does Norwoods take reservations for the Treehouse Bar?
We take reservations for the 1946 Restaurant. The Treehouse Bar and Roots Bar are first-come, first-served; Treehouse is 21-and-over.
What are the hours for Happy Hour and the Sunset Menu?
Happy Hour is Monday-Friday, 4-6pm. The Sunset Menu runs Monday-Friday 4-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 3-5pm.
Is there live music every night?
Yes, seven nights a week at the Treehouse Bar.
Can you accommodate large groups or private events?
Yes, parties of 20+ with at least 10 days' notice via our Special Events request form.
Discover the 1946 Restaurant, Treehouse Bar, and Roots Bar, each offering its own take on Norwoods hospitality.
Happy Hour, Sunset Menu & Brunch
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm.
Sunset Menu Mon-Fri 4-6pm and Sat-Sun 3-5pm.
Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm.
Open Mon-Fri from 4pm, Sat-Sun from 11am. Online ordering available. Join our 80th anniversary festivities.
