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The Golden Lion Cafe

500 N Scenic Highway A1A, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
(386)439-3004
Ranked #13 of 32 restaurants in Flagler Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Flagler Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

the fish tacos are excellent and the staff is very personal, they remember our names and were very attentive the whole time we were there. More

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Ormond Beach, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I've had a lot of fish sandwiches in the Ormond/Daytona Beach/Flagler Beach area and the grouper sandwich I had at the Golden Lion Cafe was hands down the best I've ever had. The grouper was the fish of the day, and I had it blackened. When it came out, my husband and I were actually startled at how beautiful the... More

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Orlando, FL
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The grouper sandwhich was great but it was a little pricey. We ate here for lunch and the atmosphere was nice with live music. The drinks were not very strong for the price. We had better drinks at Finn's. Overall it was a nice place to go but maybe a better value somewhere else. this was definitely more touristy. More

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Palm Coast, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We live here and know what we are talking about. Have waited up to 30 minutes for service. Last time we ordered seared tuna (April 2012) it looked like well done beef-sent it back. We found out they use frozen tuna. Do not go to eat and just drink anything they don't make (beer and wine). Bloody Mary taste like... More

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Darien, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We took our grandaughter here and we all had a good time. The food was good and we sat on the roof with a view of the ocean. It was a little too windy, but still a lot of fun. More

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Palm Coast, Florida, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Lot's of excitement at the Golden Lion. Can be jam packed at times and parking difficult. The deck is a great place to watch the beach from. The fish sandwich was good and the beer was cold. It's all about the atmosphere. Live music and happy people. A fun place. More

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Hamden, Connecticut
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Golden Lion Café of Flagler Beach is the type of restaurant I try to avoid. On the beach with rooftop patios usually packed with a young crowd drinking to excess under the sun. Great for them no longer fine for me. On one such afternoon I was persuaded to try it. I must say that I found it more than... More

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Rochester, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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This quintessential beach bar/restaurant/live show is like something out of a movie, perhaps Beach Blanket Bingo meets Gilligan’s Island. A community watering hole populated by locals who know great value when they see it, everything about the Golden Lion Cafe is good for what it is. Food portions are generally large, I had the Seafood Lover’s Platter which was so... More

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Palm Coast
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Look up tourist trap in Websters and you will see this place. Terrible service and food quality. More

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Danbury, Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Loved the outside dining, the live band and the food. Portions were huge. Good value for the money. More

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