3 New (& Coming Soon) Volusia County Restaurants [July 24, 2026]

Volusia County has some news to share. We've got three bits of restaurant news you should be keeping an eye on.

The first two are projects coming soon, and the last one is open for business, so check them out.

Double Dippin’ — Holly Hill

Address: 235 Riverside Dr Suite 85, Holly Hill, FL 32117

Status: Targeting a December opening. An exact date is still to be announced.

What to expect: Award-winning food truck Double Dippin’ is preparing its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Holly Hill. Owner Alyssa Allred has operated the food truck for four years and is building the restaurant around the birria-focused menu that helped the truck gain its following.

Menu highlights: Birria beef and chicken served in tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas and ramen bowls. Allred said the concept originally tested a broader menu before customer demand pushed Double Dippin’ toward a tighter birria-centered identity.

Space details: The restaurant will include about 1,600 square feet inside plus a 700-square-foot lanai. Seating is expected to include about five tables indoors and six tables outside, while much of the interior will be used for a larger kitchen, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

More to know: Double Dippin’ sits next to Riverside Park, and Allred is working with Southern Fellow, a local songwriters and musicians collective, on ticketed park events. Guests would be able to eat at Double Dippin’ before or during nearby shows.

Who’s behind it: Owner Alyssa Allred, a single mother of twins with 21 years of kitchen experience. The business name comes from her twin daughters.

Full article coming soon!

Two Jerks Tiki Bar & Grill — Port Orange

Address: 79 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127

Status: Targeting a late 2026 opening. November or December is the earliest current window, with February or March also possible depending on project progress.

What to expect: Waterfront tiki-style restaurant and grill planned for the longtime former DJ’s Deck property. Owner Michael Freeman’s family has owned the site since the late 1980s and previously operated a seafood retail market there under the Two Jerks name.

Menu highlights: Hamburgers, smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, fried fish sandwiches and steamed shrimp. The team also plans to offer seafood sourced through the family’s commercial fishing operation.

Seafood approach: Freeman said the menu will include both fresh local fish and more affordable domestic seafood options. The goal is to keep the restaurant price-conscious while still giving guests a casual waterfront seafood experience.

Space details: The team is removing the existing tiki hut and replacing it with a larger structure. Plans also call for expanding the restaurant’s waterfront footprint.

Atmosphere: Expect a relaxed tiki bar and grill designed for locals, vacationers, race visitors and families looking for a meal on the water. Guests may also see commercial boats unloading at the dock.

Who’s behind it: Owner Michael Freeman and the family behind the Two Jerks seafood operation.

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MRBL BBQ — New Smyrna Beach

Address: 440 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Status: Recently opened!

What to expect: First permanent location for MRBL BBQ, a barbecue concept from Mike and Rhonda Taylor that grew from a food trailer. The restaurant is primarily takeout-focused, with an outdoor patio planned for dining and live music.

Menu highlights: Pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken, smoked mac and cheese, collard greens, Cajun boiled peanuts, regular boiled peanuts, beer and wine. Mike Taylor said the pulled pork and ribs are fan favorites, while the smoked mac and cheese and mustard-based barbecue sauce have also built a following.

Breakfast highlights: MRBL BBQ plans to serve breakfast daily starting at 7 a.m. Options include breakfast burritos, bowls, sandwiches, a full platter with eggs, bacon and home fries, a huevos rancheros-style bowl and a “griddle smasher” with waffles, sausage, egg and cheese.

Space details: The patio is expected to seat about 50 guests and serve as a community-focused gathering space. A pig-themed “name the pig” contest is also planned around a custom-painted pig statue.

Hours: Planned Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. for live music.

Who’s behind it: Owners Mike and Rhonda Taylor. The couple launched MRBL BBQ as a trailer during COVID and later grew through local events and catering.

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