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Doc Bales' Grill, Daytona Beach, FL

Doc Bales' Grill

3.8
3.8
183 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:30 PM
  • 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. Serving breakfast, lunch and a delectable Chef Inspired Southern Coastal Buffet every Friday and Saturday evening from 5PM to 9:30PM.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Market Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (386) 254-8200 ext. 237
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Daytona Beach
  • Cross street
    Earl Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary with a $30 food/beverage purchase.
  • Public transit
    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

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

183 Reviews
  1. Claudja

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 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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  2. Michele

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 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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  3. Amber

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 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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  4. JamesW

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 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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  7. WarrenN

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Late dining while staying at hotel. Buffet was average at best. Many choices were empty or dried out. Overall cleanliness of food area was terrible. Service was very slow and took forever to get attention to get drinks. $49.95 is way too expensive for this option. Avoid if possible

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Way overpriced for what honestly was a very much smaller version of a Golden Corral buffet

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  9. GabrielleJ

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation and when we arrived we were told that they did not open until 4:00 pm - when we showed the the reservation @11:30 confirmed she dismissed us very rudely- not my problem- don’t care about your reservation- inform your management about you website confirming reservations

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  10. BigEater

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their buffet contained a wide variety of foods each one better than the last. Their Lo-Country Boil was outstanding chock full of shrimp, corn, potato etc. they had a Prime Rib carving station and unlike most, they had medium well available not just bloody medium. The servers were on point with drinks and clearing dishes. They had a large selection of fish both baked and broiled as well as chicken and a full salad/fruit bar. Desserts included chocolate cakes, key lime pie, cookies and fresh whip cream. I would definitely recommend their dinner buffet.

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FAQs

Doc Bales' Grill is rated 3.8 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Google Map for Doc Bales' Grill

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Earl Street
  • Neighborhood
    Daytona Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Market Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary with a $30 food/beverage purchase.
  • Public transit
    Directly across from the Ocean Center main bus terminal.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Greg Bauer
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (386) 254-8200 ext. 237
  • 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.
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