Third Wave Cafe and Wine Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Wine-Forward Table on Flagler Avenue

Third Wave Cafe and Wine Bar sits on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, Florida — a street known for its relaxed, independent spirit. The restaurant draws on Mediterranean and Spanish culinary traditions to anchor a menu built for both lunch and dinner, pairing food with a wine program serious enough to earn Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence in 2019.

Mediterranean and Spanish at the Core

The kitchen leans into the bold, sun-warmed flavors of the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula. Spanish influences run through the menu alongside broader Mediterranean sensibilities — the kind of cooking that pairs naturally with a well-chosen glass and an unhurried table.

The Wine List

The Wine Spectator recognition is no small thing — the Award of Excellence signals a list that goes meaningfully beyond the basics, with selections chosen to complement the restaurant's food rather than simply fill a page. For guests who care about what's in the glass as much as what's on the plate, Third Wave delivers on both counts.