# Norwood's Eatery & Bars

> Norwood's Eatery & Bars is a landmark restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, operating at 400 2nd Ave E since 1946. The property comprises three distinct venues: the 1946 Restaurant (flagship dining room serving fresh seafood and hand-cut aged steaks from a scratch kitchen), the Treehouse Bar (a 21-and-up, multi-level bar built into a historic oak tree, with live music daily), and Roots Bar (an all-ages, street-level craft cocktail lounge beneath the Treehouse). Owned by Don and Pamela Simmons, with daughter Rebecca Zerrusen as general manager and Dennis Dolbow as head chef.

Key facts:

- Address: 400 2nd Ave E, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone: 386-428-4621
- Website: https://www.norwoods.com
- Established: 1946 (building dates to 1929 as a Pan Am gas station)
- Hours: Mon–Fri from 4pm; Sat–Sun from 11am. Treehouse and Roots close 10pm Sun–Thu, 11pm Fri–Sat.
- Weekend brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 11am–3pm
- Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 4–6pm; specialty cocktail happy hour Sun–Thu 8pm–close (Treehouse only)
- Reservations: online via Tock
- Reputation: 9,000+ Google reviews, 4.5-star average; featured by Fox 13 News, Southern Living, and Only In Your State

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.norwoods.com/): Overview of Norwood's — seafood, hand-cut steaks, live music, and three dining venues in New Smyrna Beach since 1946.
- [About](https://www.norwoods.com/about): History from a 1929 gas station to today, the ownership team, and the three venues on the property.
- [Menu](https://www.norwoods.com/menu): Full menu — appetizers, seafood, hand-cut steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and wine.
- [Reservations](https://www.norwoods.com/reservations): Hours, location, and online table booking via Tock.
- [Specials](https://www.norwoods.com/specials): Chef specials, Happy Hour, Sunset Menu, and weekend brunch programs.
- [Events](https://www.norwoods.com/events): Live music calendar, wine dinners, and special events.
- [Press](https://www.norwoods.com/press): Articles, features, and video coverage of Norwood's.
- [Blog](https://www.norwoods.com/blog): Restaurant news, history, and culinary stories.
- [App](https://www.norwoods.com/app): Free iOS and Android app for menus, reservations, online ordering, events, and seasonal coupons.

## Menus

- [Brunch](https://www.norwoods.com/menu/brunch): Treehouse Brunch, Saturday & Sunday 11am–3pm — pancake sampler, chicken fried steak, pork belly & waffles.
- [Happy Hour](https://www.norwoods.com/menu/happy-hour): $5, $6, and $9 specials — house wine, draft beer, well drinks, and rotating cocktails.
- [Wine List](https://www.norwoods.com/menu/wine-list): Award-winning list — by-the-glass pours, sommelier's picks, half bottles, and an extensive red and white selection.

## Venues

- [Treehouse Bar](https://www.norwoods.com/explore/treehouse-bar): Multi-level bar built into a historic oak tree. 21+, live music daily, craft cocktails, full 1946 Restaurant menu. Opened 2015.
- [1946 Restaurant](https://www.norwoods.com/explore/1946-restaurant): The flagship dining room — fresh seafood, hand-cut aged steaks, scratch-made sauces and dressings, wine list paired to the menu.
- [Roots Bar](https://www.norwoods.com/explore/roots-bar): Street-level, all-ages lounge beneath the Treehouse. Inventive craft cocktails, no reservation needed. Opened 2019.

## Bookings & services

- [Gift Certificates](https://www.norwoods.com/gift-certificate): Purchase online or by phone at 386-428-4621.
- [Special Events Request](https://www.norwoods.com/events-form): Request form for parties of 14 or more; requires at least 10 days notice.

## Articles

- [The Gas Station That Became New Smyrna Beach's Restaurant in the Tree](https://www.norwoods.com/blog/80-years-of-norwoods-history): How 400 2nd Ave E went from a 1929 Pan Am gas station — plus stints as a mosquito control center and a piggy bank factory — to the restaurant with a bar built into an oak tree.

## Frequently asked questions

- **What is the Treehouse Bar at Norwood's?** A multi-level bar built into a historic oak tree at the restaurant's entrance. It's a 21-and-up space with live music, craft cocktails, and seating among the branches.
- **How old do you have to be to visit the Treehouse Bar?** 21 or older. Guests of all ages are welcome at Roots Bar underneath and in the 1946 Restaurant.
- **Is there live music at the Treehouse Bar every night?** Yes, live music is featured daily with a rotating lineup of local performers. Check the events and music calendar for the current schedule.
- **What time does the Treehouse Bar close?** 10pm Sunday–Thursday and 11pm Friday–Saturday. The full 1946 Restaurant menu is available in the Treehouse.
- **Where is the Treehouse Bar located?** At Norwood's Eatery & Bars, 400 2nd Ave E, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169.

## Optional

- [Music Calendar](https://www.norwoods.com/music-calendar): Nightly live music schedule by date and performer.
- [Performers](https://www.norwoods.com/performers): Profiles of the local musicians who play at Norwood's.
- [Gallery](https://www.norwoods.com/gallery): Photos of the Treehouse, dining rooms, and grounds.