• Located in Volusia County, DeLand, Florida, is approximately 92 miles southeast of Jacksonville. For tourists, DeLand is home to a variety of attractions, including Hontoon Island State Park, the DeLand Museum of Art and the Gillespie Museum of Minerals. Visitors to DeLand have numerous dining options for restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood. These establishments range from casual lobster shacks to sports bars to raw bars and grills.
  
  

J.C.'s Lobster Pot

• J.C.'s Lobster Pot is less than one mile east of the St. John's River Access along West Highway 44. The restaurant is named for the specialty of the house, Florida lobster, which is available in combination with prime rib or a New York strip steak to complete a "surf and turf" dinner. Another specialty entree is the Coquille St. J.C.'s, a casserole made with shrimp, scallops, crab meat and lobster in a white wine sauce, topped with a blend of three cheeses and then baked. For dessert, try the key lime pie. The restaurant serves beer and wine and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners, as well as an early bird special menu that features discounted prices.
  
  J.C.'s Lobster Pot
  
  2888 West Highway 44
  
  DeLand, FL 32720
  
  386-734-7459
  
  jcslobsterpot.com
  
  

Sweet Melissa's Raw Bar And Grille

• Sweet Melissa's Raw Bar & Grille is located to the east of downtown DeLand. The raw bar serves steamed and raw clams and oysters on the half-shell, Cajun-style Louisiana crawfish and peel-and-eat shrimp seasoned with garlic, Old Bay or Cajun spices. The menu also includes fried butterfly shrimp, clam strips and catfish. Hungry diners may opt for the Big Daddy, a half-pound fried fish sandwich served with fries, coleslaw and a choice of cocktail or tartar sauce. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Sweet Melissa's Raw Bar & Grille is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, but is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Casual attire is the norm and reservations are not accepted
  
  Sweet Melissa's Raw Bar & Grille
  
  1046 East New York Ave.
  
  DeLand, FL 32724
  
  386-736-4006
  
  sweetmelissasrawbar.com
  
  

Gator's Dockside of DeLand‎

• Gator's Dockside of DeLand is a sports bar located in the Victoria Square Shopping Center. This casual restaurant has large screen televisions positioned throughout the dining room so guests can watch live sporting events. The menu begins with 15 appetizers, such as the deep-fried conch fritters and battered alligator tail. Seafood entrees include fish and chips, popcorn shrimp, cod nuggets and fried or grilled jumbo shrimp. Among the desserts are fried brownie bites and cheesecake. The restaurant has a full bar. Gator's is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not accepted and casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
  
  Gator's Dockside of DeLand
  
  1788 South Woodland Blvd.
  
  Deland, FL 32720
  
  386-738-1996
  
  gatorsdocksidedeland.com