Blau Mediterranean Grill

HANDS DOWN, BEST RESTAURANT IN ORMOND AND DAYTONA BEACH!!

If you search for the best restaurant anywhere in daytona or  ormond beach, your going to get a place Italian called THE CELLAR, We have been to the cellar, being from New York ( a place known for its Italian cuisine) we were extremely disappointed. Overpriced and portions were to small. Maybe this is good Florida Italian food but if so, I feel bad for you....

NOW if you search a little harder you will find BLAU. A Nice sized place at the end of a strip mall. The place has a "hipster yuppie" feel to it, even with the waiter/waitresses who might I add really know there stuff. Our waiter Bryce knew the menu like the back of his hand. EVERYTHING down to the mayonnaise is HOME-MADE, and the portions are huge! we ordered the Blau burger, veal, chicken panini, calamari, pazette and sirloin shoulders. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. My one problem ( because everything is home made) they didn't have everything in stock, for example we ordered gnocchi but they were out and also one of the desserts but it was no big deal because with the way our meals were cooked, I can 100% guarantee everything on the menu is worth trying.

+ Big portions
+ excellent service
+ AMAZING food
+ great desserts
+ All home made

- some entrées not available

just a side note, the menu on yelp isn't updated, they no longer have the scallops.

Went last night for dinner with my wife.   Ambiance and service from our waitress were great.    So was the Ruta22 bottle of wine for $25.

I had the veal parm...   It was above average, but not quite great.   My wife had the Blau Burger which she thoroughly enjoyed.   We also split the penne carbonara (as an app) and churros (as a dessert.)      The churros were fantastic and the penne was okay (no real complaints, just not blown away either.)

I'd like to go back during happy hour and try some different things.

I cannot believe this trendy hip restaurant with food to die for has already been here 9 months and I didn't know it!?  The small portions are not small at all and the prices are extremely reasonable. I loved my Atlantic salad (and they'll prepare it how you like) and Wild Mushroom soup. My bf devoured his crepes and calamari. He'd thought he'd ordered a pizza but forgot (but we were so full it was ok!) We just wish we'd saved room for dessert. Definitely will be back and SO THANKFUL something like this has opened in Ormond Beach. We needed these guys. I felt like I was in our hometown of Chicago or New York instead of Central Florida ;)