Every town has a handful of restaurants that people still instinctually point to — the places that have stuck around for decades and somehow still feel essential to the local experience.
From New Smyrna Beach to DeLand, The News-Journal has compiled a list of 10 classic restaurants that visitors should try — and locals likely already have — at least once.
Here’s one of my favorites.
Ronin Sushi
111 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-252-6320, roninsushibar111.com
Approaching its 20th anniversary, Ronin, a sleek Daytona sushi spot, has achieved the rare balance of digital acclaim and local devotion with 4.5-star reviews on Google and automatic endorsements in everyday conversation.
Among sushi / sashimi enthusiasts and local foodies alike, the family-owned restaurant, housed just off of Beach Street, is top of mind when recommending dining spots worth your dollars.
Ronin’s sushi bar menu alone features more than 80 different options, from tataki and Kobe beef selections, to nigiri and sashimi, and a slew of classic and specialty rolls — like the Amigo with tempura shrimp and jalapeno; the Ronin with spicy tuna; or Ocean 111 with bluefin tuna.
