New Smyrna Beach

Third Wave is the rare beach-town wine bar that actually earns its Wine Spectator hardware — thoughtful California and French anchors, fair glass pricing, and a vibe that makes you want to linger over another pour. It's not a destination wine list, but for New Smyrna Beach, it's genuinely the best game in town.

Norwoods isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a beloved Florida institution that happens to have a thoughtful, California-focused list and the Wine Spectator stamp to back it up. Wednesday's half-price wine night alone makes it worth a return visit.