4 Coming Soon Volusia County Restaurants [Feb. 26, 2026]

Business Debut does phone interviews with upcoming restaurant owners every day. Here's what we've found in Volusia County recently, in Daytona Beach Shores, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, and Daytona Beach.

SoNapa Grille — Daytona Beach Shores

Address: 3162 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

Status: Targeting an Aug. 15 opening.

What to expect: Full-service restaurant + full bar designed to feel like a winery tasting room. ~150–160 indoor seats, ~20 outdoor seats, plus a private dining room for ~55–60 guests.

Menu highlights: “Wine Country Starters” like Zinfandel-braised Korean BBQ ribs; a smash burger using Florida-sourced beef; brick-oven flatbreads on imported Italian crusts.

Wine program: Built around Sonoma County and Napa Valley producers (Barringer cited Priest Ranch Cabernet and Roth Cabernet as favorites).

Hours: Dinner-only; weekdays 4–9/10 p.m., weekends 4–10/10:30 p.m.; closed Sundays.

Who’s behind it: Founder/owner Adam Barringer with partners Chris Botting and Joe Bates; longtime GM Eddie Gallagher is a minority owner.

Follow for More: Learn more at their Website. Follow on Instagram and Facebook.

Bandbox Cafe & Taproom — New Smyrna Beach

Address: 216 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Status: Targeting spring (owner indicated April or May is likely).

What to expect: Three connected concepts in one: daytime coffee shop, self-pour taproom, and a food program tied to the neighboring Hawaiian concept. Expect indoor seating, a wraparound patio under big oaks, French doors, plus games and regular live music.

Drink highlights: NA craft cocktails, kombucha, CBD/THC beverages, and cold brew on draft—plus select low-ABV options like draft beer, draft wine, and agave wine-based cocktails.

Food plan: Order from the adjacent Hawaiian kitchen (shareables like charcuterie-style boxes, ahi tuna nachos, smoked fish dip, sliders, plus heartier plates).

Hours (planned): Coffee daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Taproom Wed 2–8, Thu 2–9, Fri 2–10, Sat 11–10, Sun 2–8 (food typically ends ~1 hour before close).

Who’s behind it: Owner Kevin Zepf, evolving Bandbox from its Orlando origins into a coastal, community-first hangout.

Follow for More: Visit their website and Instagram.

South of the South Smokehouse — DeLand

Address: Northwest Square, 328 N. Clara Ave. #110, DeLand, FL 32720

Status: Opening soon (inside the Northwest Square food hall).

What to expect: Fast-casual ordering inside a multi-vendor hall (order from multiple concepts, then sit together). Shared indoor seating plus a courtyard/beer garden vibe outside.

Menu highlights: Pulled pork and chicken, a citrusy Florida BBQ sauce (orange + lemon), and scratch-made sides including house bread and pickles. Look for in-house mac and cheese (including a buffalo chicken-topped version), rotating Sicilian-style hand pies, plus vegan options like black bean chili and rotating salads.

Hours (targeted): Launching Fri–Sun, then expanding toward Tue–Sun; aiming for 3–9 p.m. Tue–Thu and 3–10 p.m. Fri–Sun.

Who’s behind it: Anthony Traver and Kelly Lowery, moving from pop-ups into their first brick-and-mortar.

Follow for More: Visit their Instagram.

Mr. Dunderbak’s — Daytona Beach

Address: 116 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Status: Targeting an April opening downtown (relocating from its long-running mall home).

What to expect: Standalone full-service restaurant with 86 indoor seats and an outdoor area planned for a beer garden, plus a long bar designed to echo the original. The move is also about easier access—guests will be able to enter from rear parking, avoiding the mall walk.

Menu highlights: The familiar deli-heavy lineup stays—expect classics like the Cajun Dutchman (the longtime top seller), plus staples like the Reuben and New Yorker.

New addition: A separated deli/market area for grab-and-go sandwiches, meats/cheeses, and basic grocery staples aimed at the growing downtown residential crowd.

Hours: Market/deli may open as early as 7 a.m., with the full restaurant likely starting around 11 a.m.; final hours still being set.

Who’s behind it: Matt Martin as primary owner-operator; Jason Burford (GM) and Brandi Parks (manager); Doug Martin in an advisory role.