Best Bars, Restaurants and Night Clubs for People Over 30 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

New Smyrna Beach is a quaint beach town located on the eastern side of Central Florida. The median age of New Smyrna's 21,000 full-time residents is 52. Therefore, area restaurants, bars and nightclubs cater to the older crowd; providing popular foods and beverages and more subdued entertainment.

Chases on the Beach is by far one of the best places to dine and unwind. Whether you are celebrating a family event or a romantic evening for two, Chases offers something for everyone. The menu at Chases on the Beach includes appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, dinner entrees and desserts. Each Sunday, Chases offer an intoxicating brunch buffet for one all-inclusive price.

Chases on the Beach Bar and Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining, both offering spectacular views of the ocean. For the more adventurous, there is a Tiki Bar overlooking the swimming pool where alcoholic beverages are served and live music entertains the patrons. Bring your bathing suit and take a dip or relax in the lounge chairs while enjoying your favorite appetizer or beverage.

Patrons with children will appreciate the children's playground, which allows their kids to run off excess energy while waiting for their meal to arrive. Those wanting a night out on the town with friends or a romantic dinner for two, will find Chases to be the perfect place to start the evening off right. If you're like most, you won't be in any hurry to leave this fun-filled restaurant and bar.

Attire is casual. There is no cover charge and reservations are not required. Chases on the Beach presents their menu on their website, along with their Entertainment calendar.

Price Range: $10-$20 per person
Address: 3401 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Phone at 386.423.8787
Website: www.ChasesOnTheBeach.com

Gilly's Pub 44 boasts a slogan of, "Where everyone is treated like a local" and they live up to their promise. Gilly's Pub 44 is open for lunch and dinner. Their menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and amazing entrees. From fish and chips to country fried steak and Alaskan snow crab legs to 12-ounce New York strip steaks, Pub 44 is certain to leave you full and satisfied.

Gilly's Pub 44 caters to the locals and biker's. During Bike Bash, held the first Thursday of each March, Gilly's attracts more than 40,000 people and features outstanding live entertainment. During Bike Week and Biketoberfest, Gilly's sets up an additional five outdoor beer bars to keep up with the demand of thirsty travelers.

Each Sunday, Gilly's offers an amazing Sunday brunch, complete with Bloody Mary's for only $3.00 each. The brunch is available between the hours of 9 a.m and 2 p.m. If you arrive between 9 to 10 a.m., you can save an additional $2.00 off the cost of brunch.

Additional Gilly's Pub 44 specials include:

* Late Night Happy Hour every Thursday through Sunday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Wednesday Night Comedy Club starting at 8 p.m. Margaritas are two-for-one all night long.
* Live music every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Live music at the Tiki Bar every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Last, but not least, Gilly's Pub 44 has 44 T.V.s plus one big screen, making it the sports bar in New Smyrna Beach. Gilley's Pub 44 is an excellent place to enjoy a night out with friends, share a fabulous dinner with family, or enjoy a fun-filled evening with your date. There is no cover charge and reservations are not required. Attire is casual and bikers are welcome with open arms.

Price Range: $8-$16 per person
Address: 1889 State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Phone: 386.428.6523
Website: www.Pub44.com

Merk's Bar & Grille is a favorite local hang-out where the beer flows freely and deep-fried food rules! Located at 193 N. Causeway, Merk's is about one mile from the ocean and directly across the street from the Indian River Intracoastal.

Merk's is most famous for their home-style burgers, served with straight or curly fries and cheese sauce for dipping. Merk's Special Burger is slathered in chili and covered with onions. Although messy to eat, this Special Burger is a feast in and of itself. Merk's also offers a nice selection of appetizers, salads, soups and sandwiches. A must-have appetizer is Merk's deep fried pickles, a true Southern delight.

If you're looking for a place that offers Southern hospitality and want to engage in conversation with the locals, Merk's is the place to go. Live entertainment is offered during the weekend, with Karoke on Friday evenings and a live band on Saturday nights. Merk's offers carry-out, which can be ordered by calling 386.427.1177. Attire is casual and reservations are not required. However, during the weekends, Merk's can become quite crowded, so if you want a table be sure to arrive before 8:00 p.m.

Price Range: $8-$15
Address: 193 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Phone: 386.427.1177
Website: None

The Garlic Restaurant is the perfect choice for an intimate dinner for two or with a group of friends or family members. This authentic Tuscan restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating and offers live soft jazz nightly.

The only problem with The Garlic is their menu offers so many delightful food selections that it's hard to decide which one to choose. The Garlic's house specialty appetizer is their Zuppa de Garlic, a delicious garlic and potato soup. A variety of salads are available; however, the most popular is The Garlic's House Salad, which is served family style. If you are a fan of salad, you're certain to be thrilled with this gorgeous salad of mixed baby greens, imported olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and a variety of spicy peppers.

The Garlic offers plenty of entrees including exquisite authentic pasta dishes, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, award-winning beef, delicate lamb and veal, and some of the freshest seafood found in the country. Additionally, The Garlic presents an impressive wine list that includes champagne and sparkling wines, white and red wines, and an exclusive list of Olde World red wines. Italian beers, martini's and cocktails are also available to patrons 21 years of age and older.

Last, but not least, The Garlic offers an Early Bird Special served between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. daily. Located at 556 Third Avenue, The Garlic offers a unique dining experience, first-class service and exquisite food. Attire is casual-dressy to upscale. Reservations are accepted, but not required.

Price Range: $18-$35
Address: 556 Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Phone: 386.424.6660
Website: www.TheGarlic.net

Norwood's Restaurant and Wine Shop has been serving New Smyrna Beach residents and visitors since 1946. Norwood's is best known for its world-class wine cellar, which houses over 30,000 bottles of wine. Their wine list offers patrons over 1200 selections by the bottle or 60 selections by the glass. With that being said, you can easily see why you'll want to order an appetizer as you peruse the wine list.

Norwood's serves lunch daily between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Menu selections include fresh robust salads, award-winning sandwiches, seafood favorites including an amazing seafood pot pie and a unique seafood chili, pasta dishes, rotisserie chicken, sandwich wraps and a Build-Your-Own-Lunch option.

Norwood's dinner options include appetizers, fresh seafood, steaks, shrimp, pasta and decadent desserts. Dinner is served nightly until 10 p.m.

Norwood's Restaurant and Wine Shop hosts free wine tastings every Friday evening. This two-hour event begins at 5:00 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. In other words, don't be late or you may miss out!

Located at 400 Second Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, Norwood's is a classy restaurant with a peaceful and serene environment. The ambiance is romantic, making it the perfect restaurant for a romantic dinner or quiet celebration. Attire is dressy to formal. Reservations are recommended on weekends and carry-out is available by calling 386.428.4621.

Price Range: $15-$40
Address: 400 Second Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Phone: 386.428.4621
Website: www.Norwoods.com