Mama Foo Foo

Celebrated our teens birthday here. Ended up in their semi private table space, which we appreciated except that it was freezing in there. Service was pretty slow… we were a party of 10 but still felt it wasn’t that crowded in the restaurant overall for us to be there a total of 3 hours. Got the deviled eggs and spinach dip as appetizers… I would skip those in the future. They don’t really have a kid menu but can make some kid sized pastas. I had short rib for my entree. It was good but tasted slightly scorched. The tomahawk pork chop was the star of the show… excellent! The teens thought the rigatoni and fettuccine were just ok. Overall it was a decent experience and I’d give it another try.

I really loved everything about our experience tonight. The service was lovely. Our server was really awesome and made some great recommendations! We got a bunch of small plates and don’t regret it one bit. They were all delicious. Deviled eggs, arancini, fried pickles, cheesy bread, and the fig and burrata crostini… all yummy! The cocktails were also really good and they have a pretty vast menu which we loved! I will definitely be back!

My family and I visited Mamá Foo Foo on a Saturday after seeing their advertisement for a Latin Night experience. We drove in from different cities (Orlando and Tampa), and we were excited to have dinner and then enjoy music and dancing afterward. The restaurant itself is beautiful, it has a great vibe, unique décor, and a nice view overlooking the bay. The atmosphere definitely has potential. However, the experience fell short in several areas. The menu was limited because several items were unavailable, and the food we were able to order was unfortunately not very good. My brother in law also tried ordering a beer, and they didn’t have any, which was surprising for a restaurant/lounge environment. After dinner, we were looking forward to Latin music as advertised, since that was the reason we chose this location. But the DJ mostly played hip-hop and only put on one Latin song here and there when requested, before switching back again. It felt inconsistent and very different from what was promoted. The place truly has potential, beautiful space, great location, and a fun concept, but it seems like there are issues with management, inventory, and consistency between what is advertised and what is actually offered. Overall, the ambiance was nice, but the lack of menu options, the quality of the food, and the misleading Latin Night experience made the visit disappointing.

What a wonderful place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the delicious food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and freshness. The service was exceptional, thanks to Andrea, our waitress, who was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. She made great recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable meal and top-notch service!

There is literally nothing bad I can say about this restaurant. The foods was delicious..drinks so good..service was top notch! Our server was Jayden and he was so awesome! The music was so good and the vibe was HOT! 100% recommend. Don't think twice.

The location is great right on the riverfront and marina. Interior area is decorated appropriately. Bartender "Red" made a special cocktail for us and it did not disappoint. The salmon and scallops dishes were on point. Cooked to perfection and very tasty. Would order again for sure.

Spinach and Goat Cheese Dip was one of the best things I’ve had. Could eat it with a spoon. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken was also amazing. By far the best part was our server Cole. From the moment we sat down he was phenomenal. So personable. Will be back, and will ask for him.

We have been several times and I’m finally remembering to leave a review… Have not had anything but a great experience! Great drinks, great atmosphere, great bartenders, great views, great gluten-free options. Great food! I could’ve gone anywhere for my birthday and this is the place I chose.

I loved the atmosphere and ambiance. the decor is really appealing and modern. lighting etc and it helps that it's on the water. Met some friends there for the first time today and our server Andrea was exceptional! she gave us so many suggestions and even told us about all the events after our meal. she split the bill so efficiently and without hesitation. She was extemely kind and warm. Will be coming back every Sunday now! and I hope she is our server everytime! food was good too but I am a very picky raw vegan so I don't normally give reviews based on that fact. but she did know of a few vegan options and I indulged in the vegan dessert that was so so so good and everyone else cleaned their plates!

Cole was the absolute best and you should always ask for him especially for parties. Great food and even better service!!

Honestly one of the best dinner experiences I've ever had. The wonderful server Andrea made our experience very fun and gave Florida a good reputation for us Vermonters! Would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!!

We went on a Thursday evening (5:30pm) and seemed to be very slow as only about 3-4 tables were occupied. Which had me concerned. Ordered the Atlantic Cod fish & chips, and it was the best I've had in the area! The steak filet crostini was loaded with the steak tips, very tender and great flavor. Very nice views overlooking the marina. Service was pretty slow, but we were not in a rush, so that didn't have any effect on my ratings. Already planning on returning next week for the same dish!

Initial Reaction: probably the only decent restaurant in downtown Daytona Beach, Mama Foo Foo is a solid gastropub that offers so delicious dining options and refreshing cocktails. The layout has almost an Asian feel with darker ambient tones towards the front of the establishment and brighter towards the back deck where the east end of the bar is located. If you have a table by the bar, depending on the time of day, the acoustics will become deafening based on the amount of clientele situated there. When we first arrived and had a table in between the end of the bar and doorway to the outer deck, the noise levels were reasonable where you could hold a conversation. About 30 minutes into our stay, we had a group of people take the bar stools across from our table, and the sound grew louder from there, especially since the drinks were flowing. So keep that in mind if you are looking for a quieter area for a table, that is not the place, especially during peak hours. The kitchen screwed up my wife's order where she had ordered the gluten free rigatoni bolognese and they did the regular one instead. My wife who is celiac, realized this quickly and reported it to the server who made sure she had the correct order. Wasn't the server's fault as he had given the right order. Outside of that snafu, the Honey Sesame Scallops I ordered were incredibly delightful and flavorful with the risotto. The Saffron Arancini was a little too salty with the marinara but they were well fried and prepared. Cocktail-wise was very good between the gin-based 21 Again drink with coconut milk, pineapple, lime, vanilla, and aqua faba. The tequila-forward Diablo was a zesty second choice with the cassis, ginger, lime, gomme, and soda. The restaurant does deliver food wise but be careful if you are gluten free that the kitchen doesn't screw up the order. And depending on when you go, if you are looking for more quiet surroundings, make sure to be seated somewhere away from the bar closer to the front.

We came in for Happy Hour (only at the bar?). Surpriding at 5:00 the place was basically dead. Drinks are pretty pricey so at Happy Hour they were brought down to average prices. Limited Happy Hour menu. We had the Drunken Cheesy Bread. It was a very good appetizer. We were planning on coming back with family the following day if we liked it. We had a WONDERFUL bartender named Jessie ( sorry if spelling is wrong). We asked multiple questions and she answered honestly, She is a huge asset to this establishment and probably the main reason we did go back the next day. The following day we were there with family for Happy Hour/Lunch. They accommodated us at the inside bar because the outside was closed for a big party. We had Fish and Chips, Burgers and Fried Chicken sandwich. Out of that variety of food, nothing stood out as being very good. For the prices of the burgers I would have expected a decent Brioche bun not cheap Walmart buns. Chicken was crispy but no flavor at all. Fish had two little pieces of fish, again not flavorful. It was unfortunate we didn't have Jessie behind the bar this time but the other girl was also very nice. They all seemed too involved trying to set up for this huge party (which I never saw and I left 20 minutes after it was supposed to start). I guess I'll have to try Mama Goo Foo again, during Happy Hour, and stick to the appetizer menu. Hopefully we'll have Jessie as our bartender again.

Cauliflower dish was delicious. Didn't realize lunch menu was different from dinner menu and did not have too many options. Nice view and ambiance

First time here after hearing amazing thing from friends and glad I finally gave it a try. Atmosphere is great with a vibe that would be great for a date night, business meal, or a party. Staff were friendly and helpful and very attentive. Food was great, some of the best fries I've had in awhile but I was told the morning chef seasons these differently than at dinner time so definitely come for lunch or breakfast. Will definitely come back.

This place was absolutely amazing! We were greeted by the friendly staff, found a seat in the bar area and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. The bar menu is outstanding! But we were looking for a nice bottle of wine to go with our Italian Entree and the choices did not disappoint. Our server was friendly, cordial, prompt and attentive! The food (Bolognese was really delicious and I would highly recommend and order again! The music and atmosphere were a plus!

Mama Foo Foo has a great vibe. The bar staff makes some great drinks. Food is excellent. If I had one negative or thing they could work on it would be the wine list or current lack of a good set of options.

Our 2nd visit, and we were fortunate enough to have Kate as our server on each visit. Kate was great. Kate was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The menu is small but offers some great choices. We've tried different items on each visit and haven't been disappointed in anything we tried. We did however find the Smash burger was overwhelmed by the sauce so much so that we couldn't taste the burger. When we mentioned this to Kate she offered to remake the burger without the sauce. We appreciated the offer but powered through and finished the burger anyway. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. And did we mention, "Kate is great?!?!?

My wife and I came a couple of months ago to Mama Foo Foo to celebrate her birthday, and this was our experience. A lot of the reviews mentioned this being a great place to eat and take aesthetic photos. Upon entering, the restaurant was nicely dimmed, with soft EDM music playing in the background. I was very impressed with the style and atmosphere of Mama Foo Foo--9/10. Our server was very nice and gave us great recommendations for both our appetizers and entrées. Appetizers: The Saffron Arancini, made with arborio rice, fontina cheese, marinara, and parmesan, was definitely a great start to our night. It was soft yet tender, and the amount of marinara sauce inside was perfect--10/10. The Burrata & Fig, made with burrata cheese, house-made fig jam, sourdough, and basil, was iconic. The in-house fig jam was perfect. I wish I could take it home with me. The bread was toasted to perfection. This is a must-have appetizer--10/10. Entrées: I had the Wagyu Double Smash Burger. It was made with American wagyu beef, cheddar, bacon tomato jam, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, and French fries. As far as smash burgers go, this was very underwhelming. The patties themselves didn't look smashed at all. The taste felt very bland. The fact that it was made with wagyu beef intrigued me enough to order; however, it was not worth it--5/10. My wife got the Rigatoni Bolognese. It was made with slow-cooked house beef bolognese, whipped ricotta, basil, and garlic bread. I took a few bites of this, but it wasn't to my liking. It felt like I ordered regular pasta and beef. -- 6/10 Overall: Mama Foo Foo's ambiance really impressed me with its beautiful architecture, cool music, and very tasteful small plates. However, the quality of their large plates did not meet our expectations. If you go to this restaurant, just go for the bar and the appetizers.

Wow, so amazing!!! The hostess were so accommodating, our server was right on top of it! The food was of the charts, bravo to the chef! Management came by our table two times to check on us and was very kind. The decor in the restaurant was stunning and beautiful views over looking the water. We will definitely be back!! Best customer service ever!!!

Great spot right near the water, only downside to the outdoor seating was the plants sort of block the view partially.... The outside was not very busy so it was very enjoyable/quiet. The food options I tried were all surprisingly very good. Josh was an outstanding waiter, It was my first time here. He was patient, polite, and thorough when explaining the menu while remaining helpful with some excellent recommendations! Definitely recommend coming to try them out, they have a rotating menu for food.

We probably just went on the wrong night. We had a reservation for four and we were sat on time. We passed a couple company Christmas parties and it looked like no one had their food yet. So we were eager to order and get our food going, because we had plans for after dinner. Service was ok at first but then completely fell apart. Our server, Josh, looked like Ben affleck. The first cocktail I ordered was unavailable. Apparently they batch it and they were out. It took awhile for our cocktails to arrive. We ordered appetizers and entrees to get it moving. It took 1.5 hours before my mom's side salad arrived. It was a Cesar salad, and did not have any croutons and severely lacked in dressing. I sent it back. The manager came out and said they were out of croutons so I told him to find some toast points. He said he would see what he could do. Excuse me? You're the manager. Get it done. Luckily, he did. The wrong appetizer came to our table and I refused it. Maybe that's why no one had their food. They were making mistakes. Our drinks ran dry. Our server was no where to be found. We went to the bar to try to order more drinks. The bartender said he would come by our table. Lies. He never came. We finally flagged our server down and I mentioned that he disappeared. He said some story about a prank call that his mother had been shot and therefore he was on the phone trying to figure out how to help his mom. He finally realized it was a joke. Ha! Some joke. What a jerk who did that. I then proceeded to order TWO drinks at once so I would not again be left dry. The mussels were good but they were literally cooked and then placed on top of the sauce. The sauce needs to be IN them. The cauliflower was the best appetizer. The tuna was standard fare. When the food came out, the burger bun was pathetic. It looked like the potato bun you get in a 24 pack at Costco. The fries were good and the burger was fine despite the cheap bun. My mom's linguini shrimp looked fine. My dad's fish and chips was a huge portion. My husband's fish was burned on one side. The Asian slaw had no sauce- was completely dry. How can anyone eat that? The grits were good. We skipped dessert because it took three hours for the four of us to eat dinner. The timing was absolutely terrible. We hustled the server to get our check so we could make it to Daytonas magic of lights before they closed. We barely made it. Bathrooms are clean. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. The menu looks amazing but the kitchen is lacking in execution. Service was abhorrent. I mean I'm sorry for the prank call, but that's not on me. We will not be back to eat again. I may come back for a drink and a snack at the bar, but anything more than that, might be another disaster. What a shame; Such a cool place and a great location.

Very cool restaurant with a very interesting ambiance. The coconut curry cauliflower has to be the best cauliflower recipe I ever tasted. Even if you don't like cauliflower you will like this appetizer. Their chicken and burgers were okay - nothing I would rush to get again. Fair warning it also gets VERY busy weekend nights, so if you don't like large crowds or loud spaces I suggest going earlier or on a week night.

This is a treasure in the intracoastal waters of Daytona. The decor has an Asian flair although not sure why exactly. The drinks are all handcrafted and use all natural ingredients. I had the tequila Mexican Barracuda. Tried the mezcal drink but it was too much pineapple so I went back to the tequila ginger drink. Their small plates were awesome. We had the fig burrata and the Arancini. Both came out immediately and were very well presented and were flavorful. Then we had an amazing risotto. It was curried with crispy coconut cauliflower tossed in Thai chili. Amazing!! The smash burger was juicy and accompanied by perfect fries. The service was on point. Well worth the trip or money. Please try this place out!

Ordered: Broke & Famous cocktail (~$12): Bergamot vodka, grapefruit, ginger, honey Prime Skirt Steak (~$38): skirt steak, chimichurri, and mashed potatoes, and substituted broccolini (~$3) Shrimp Scampi (~$29): Key West shrimp, linguine, white wine, butter, cherry tomatoes, pecorino romano Burrata & Fig (~$20): fig jam, burrato cheese, sourdough, and basil Mussel Frites (~$24): mussels, truffle fries, and black garlic aioli Grilled Wings (~$15): garlic parmesan flavor Aya's take: Mama Foo Foo is trendy and classy with a nice ambiance - great for dates, dinner with friends, or other celebrations. Most of the food we had was great. The main highlights were the addictive Mussel Frites! I also loved how tender and juicy the Grilled Wings were. The Prime Skirt Steak completely lacked seasoning; I'm talking no salt or pepper. I had to ask my waiter to bring me some to help make it a bit more palpable. I didn't understand why I was charged ~$3 for substituting a vegetable; it wasn't an add-on. The Shrimp Scampi was decent, as well. The Broke & Famous cocktail missed the mark for me entirely; it wasn't a cohesive drink at all and the grapefruit was way too overpowering. All in all, it was a decent experience but the menu offerings seemed hit or miss.

Okay guys Mama Foo Foo is fantastic. Just so you understand we have driven in two separate occasions over 100 just to eat here. It right next to the water and the views and atmosphere are one of a kind. Not to mention everything I've had here has been delicious.

This place is a must try!! I didn't know Daytona had nice spots like this so I was pleasantly surprised. Firstly the ambiance is nice but still chill! As soon as you walk in there are cool photos and decorations to set the tone for the experience. The music was the perfect volume and they played a good mix of music. I loved every song that came on. This is perfect for an after work happy hour or chill session. I was a little disappointed when I tried a couple appetizers and they didn't look the same as recent photos of the item on Yelp. The apps were still good but I personally like restaurants with consistent menus. All in all, we had an awesome experience. The drinks were delicious!! Plus our server was amazing!! We'll be back every time we visit the area.

LOVE! we sat inside at a high top bc the outside was full for reservations but we didnt mind because it was beautiful in there! all the decor, the soft music, the lighting everything really worked. The service was great Gianna was the bartender and waitress and did an amazing job. Her espresso martini was to die for it not only looked beautiful but tasted great. All the food we had out our table was perfect. We got the spinach goat cheese dip which they brought an extra crostini platter for since there was 4 of us, Gianna's smart suggestion. We also had the buffalo island wings they were great. I had the rigatoni Bolognese and wouldn't have changed a thing about it. The whipped ricotta on the side was so creamy and delicious. It felt like an elevated high-end experience with very reasonable prices. Would definitely go again if in the area.

First things first, our server Gianna (I believe) was fantastic. Worth a trip to be served by her. I don't say this lightly when I tell you their honey-soy dry rub chicken wings are some of the best I've ever had, and my body is made up of 32% fried chicken. My wife absolutely loved the Tuna Poke tower appetizer (as well as the ambience when things turned from restaurant to nightclub). I might be a little too old for the music that was playing there that night, but when they're pouring drinks that regularly for me, it makes for a fun night.

We eat here every time we come into Daytona. Food is always good. The chimichurri skirt steak is a very good choice. The bread pudding is also a very good dessert choice. Our server, Cole, was very attentive, had good food and drink recommendations, and kept us happy!

Awesome service and great food! We set up decorations for a galentines day dinner. They were so nice and accommodating as we had so table decor and such to set up. The food was great! I got a steak and fries and we all shared apps. Cocktails were so good too!

First time visiting, I highly recommend this place. food was amazing and staff was friendly and helpful. Ask for Cole, he waited in our table and was knowledgeable on the menu and super friendly and attentive! Nice guy all around. Thanks Cole!!!

I like a place to be consistent. I like to go to a restaurant and know that the service, food, and experience will be pretty much about the same every time I go. And, I can appreciate there's off days for the cooks, servers, etc. But, still. I had been to MFF previously for my birthday and had a pretty amazing dinner. Drinks were lip-smacking good. The waitstaff overly friendly and timely with service. The food was pretty good. I didn't take any photos at that time, and I forgot to write a review. I would have given it a 4 at that time. It was pretty good, just not quite 5 great. We happened to accidentally be given a brunch menu and after looking at the offerings, we immediately made plans to go back. So about 2 months later we finally were able make time for a brunch date. And, it may be the last time we go. First off, service was super slow, and there really weren't a lot of people waiting. The server was brusk, rushing in and rushing away and not taking the time to explain or talk about things on the menu. We ordered brunch and waited... and waited... and waited... Secondly, value. I don't mind paying for something if the value is there. The PJ's Breakfast Candy which consisted of two 3 inch pieces of maple syrup-covered bacon with some seasoning was definitely not worth $16. My friend's breakfast bacon was just slightly longer and included eggs and potatoes. I'm being just a little sarcastic here as she ordered the MFF Breakfast. Next, I ordered the special Eggs Benedict and asked for the Hollandaise on the side. Both my friend's and my breakfasts were just slightly above cold, and you could tell they had been sitting for a while. The Hollandaise had actually separated, and when the waitstaff finally came back I asked them to bring me another container. Since they promptly walked away and forgot about it until we'd just about finished eating, it looked about the same as the first. The grits were nothing to write home about. Now, the manager (?) walked over during the meal and asked how things were going. When I explained that the food was lukewarm, the Hollandaise had been returned, and the server seemed busy, they just kind of looked at us blankly and said, "Oh, so anything else I can get you?" I averaged the 4 stars from before and the 2 stars I would give this brunch experience to average a 3 star review. I am not thinking we'll be back any time soon which is too bad because the location and interior decor make it a place you'd want to come back to.

Great location but definitely dont order any food: we waited an hour, the skirt steak was under cooked, fried chicken sandwich was so fried you could not bite through it, mussels were dried out. Josh was a cordial server and Steven manager was full of inaccurate excuses. Hopefully someone who actually knows how to run a quality restaurant will make this a worthwhile venue.

Please do not go here. The service was terrible. Our food took forever, there were many mistakes with the food, and our server Joshua was not apologetic at all. Someone in our party got charged $90 extra dollars after already being charged. And another person in our party fell asleep because the service was taking so long. The food was phenomenal. But the service truly ruined it. :(

Let me start by saying that my review is based on quality for the price. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. My husband's dish won the day - he got the Honey Sesame Sea Scallops with Risotto ($45). I told him to order it and when I tasted his, I immediately had regret that I didn't order it myself. The sweetness of the scallops combined with the tender risotto was perfection! I split the Rigatoni Bolognese ($26) with my son, which was good, especially with the ricotta on top. Was it $26 good? That's another question... Although the garlic toast was pretty incredible! We also tried the Burrata appetizer with big jam and sourdough toast ($20). It was delicious! My only knock on it was that it came with two slices of sourdough bread cut in half, and when we asked for more (enough to accommodate the burrata and fig jam that was served), we had to pay an additional $3 for 2 more slices of toast. The ratio of appetizer to toast was off and for $20, they should just throw in a few extra slices of bread. That being said, it was so good and I would definitely order it again! We tried a few different cocktails and they were all really good! My favorite was the La Bonne Vie - refreshing and light. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was very good. Overall, a very pleasant experience. The $177 bill was a lot to swallow for what we ordered, so that's a consideration for next time, but we splurged and enjoyed ourselves!

Ambiance was great, Asian/Nautical vibe. Very well done! They had a lot of big parties last night so there were many delays. We were there for about 2 1/2 hours. Food was ok? Had the strawberry salad (dressing a bit too sour)and wings (sauce on outside, was good but Wings not very flavorful on the inside. May give it another shot, may have been an off night.

Came in town from Miami and wanted to look for a restaurant for a nice night out. I loved how this restaurant sits on a marina and how the sunset can be seen perfectly over it. The food was also excellent and so were the drinks. The corn ribs are an absolute MUST. They were incredible.

Brunch on the river was incredible. Vanilla iced coffees were wonderful. Andrea provided excellent service.

Taylor siciliani, Hands down the best bar tender ever n Daytona. Thank you for great service and great drinks. Sarasota Fl

The staff was very pleasant upon our arrival, very friendly with lots of smiles from the servers to the host. Very well kept and modern establishment. Santiago was our serving who was very knowledgeable about the menu and had several very good recommendations. I enjoyed the gin drink called La Bonne Vie and my wife enjoyed the Guava Cider they had available. Again, exceptional service upon the arrival of the drinks provided by Santiago. Those little details show how much he cares about his people. We enjoyed the Tuna Poke which was amazing. Very good portions and the presentation was outstanding. If you are in the area and interested in some New American food coupled with an exceptional team of service members, stop in at Mama Foo Foos.

Broke and famous cocktail excellent along with their steak tip crostini. Going to try new Lychee martini as desert will let you know Recommend this place for food music atmosphere and service

Awesome vibes. The food was delicious! We ordered the arancini which is the best and it was so good. The fish and chips were also super good and the ambiance is lively and fun, plus right on the water too!

Great atmosphere even better food. I decided to make a drive to Mama Foo Foo after finding them on Instagram and liking all their photos and posts. One thing I really liked is the location!! The restaurant is right off the water and the view is amazing. Happy hour ends at 6 even on a Saturday which is pretty awesome. To start I ordered Mr Right; the drink was so refreshing! It has Irish whiskey, lemon and a splash of hibiscus soda. I asked to bartender to suggest some of his favorite dishes and he told me I couldn't go wrong with The Chicken Situation. I have to say, it was really delicious! The chicken was super well seasoned, and French fries were crispy and yummy. I found out at night, the restaurant become a lounge/ night club. The service was great, everyone was nice and can't ´I emphasize on how beautiful the view is! I had a great dinning experience and recommend this place is you're ever in Daytona Beach.

Food is excellent. But our best experience was in the bar with Jesse as our bartender! Great with conversation and is very knowledgeable about drinks and helping us decide on what to drink. Thanks, Jesse for making our Mothers Day night special!

A group of us were in Daytona last week for the collegiate cheer competition. Mama Foo Foo's was recommended to us by other parents, so 6 of us made a reservation for 730pm on a Thursday, requesting inside seatong due to it being windy and chilly that night. We were sat in the back near the garage door exit to the patio, so a constant cold breeze made us regret not bringing sweaters. We sat for 15 min until we asked a hostess who our server was. She told us his name (will remain nameless), and then left. After 15 more min, we flagged down a busboy to ask if our waiter was working today. He said yes, but he must be held up, so he brought us waters and menus and said his name was Cole. He also said something to the effect of "I'm sorry I'm not a waiter, I'm just the water boy", but not in a bad way, more in a funny joking way that made us all laugh. He again told us our waiter SHOULD be with us shortly. After maybe 10 more minutes, Cole came back and said "it looks like I AM gonna be taking care of you." Apparently our waiter was busy elsewhere, but Cole was so friendly, funny, self-deprecating but not in a pitiful way, the kid was the best waiter we've had in a long time. I'll keep the food review short. We ordered a Strawberry Spinach Salad, Saffron Arancini, Chicken Satay, Tuna Poke, Garlic Mussels, Sesame Scallops, Pan Seared Salmon, and some cheese bread as well. The food was good, but not great. The best items were the poke, salmon, and cheese bread. The arancini lacked depth of flavor, like they were hoping people would just care about the fried taste. The mussels were good but the broth needed another element, either herbal or heat, or both. Food C+ We also ordered cocktails, Mexican Barracudas, for the table. While I didn't enjoy it (bot into spicy drinks) everyone else loved them. I also ordered a Cuba Libre and Paloma, both were adequate well. Drinks A- Mind you, this whole time Cole is checking on us, telling jokes and generally being our dude the whole night. We asked a passing hostess if we could have the garage door closed since it was getting colder, and she said we couldn't. But when we mentioned thay to Cole, he said "let me see what I can do". A few minutes later he returned and closed the door for us. I saw a few tables look at each other happily because we couldn't have been the only chilly ones. They would later come back and open it, telling us "we aren't supposed to have that closed" but that was as we waited for our checks so we didn't care since we'd be leaving. As for OUR waiter, he did show up, twice, once to take one of my drink orders, once to refill waters. We assume this was so he could claim he worked the table with Cole so he'd split the tips, which is why we may or may not have tipped Cole with cash. He'd mentioned he had a little girl, so we may have wanted to make sure he could keep all the tips that were earned from his hard work. However, if anyone asks us, we will deny it. I doubt he'll ever see this, but if you go to Mama Foo Foos, ask for Cole and tell him the Team Cole Cheer Parents sent you. Also, screw Josh, who may or may not have been who was supposed to be our waiter. Again, I'll deny if you ask.

The food here is phenomenal love to eat here the drinks are always great. The service is exceptional. The ambience is a treasure I love places like this and it's even nicer that I don't have to go too far to get it. I recommend this place to everyone! I love to bring people here for birthdays I've made it a bit of a tradition.

Sat at the bar for happy hour! Food was just okay but the happy hour drinks were amazing. One of the best espresso martinis in the area! Service was quick and the place had a modern feel, very different from the usual in Daytona!

What a disappointing meal at Mama Foo Foo last night. We started with two cocktails, recommended by our server. The espresso martini was enjoyed by my friend. I noticed when my cocktail came out that the glass was barely half filled. Not a great look for a $13 cocktail, but whatever. We wanted to enjoy a variety of small plates, and started with an order of the Arancini and the fig and burrata. Both were delicious. And the fig jam was amazing. If we would have left then, we might have thought that Mama Foo Foo offered a great dining experience. Then we ordered the mussels and the crispy cauliflower. Cauliflower was in fact soggy, with an entire bottle of sweet chili sauce dumped on top. And the mussels were rancid. Literally. My friend ate one and spit it out in her plate. Within the first four mussels there were TWO rancid ones. It was a completely inedible dish - and one that probably has chance of making us sick. Of course we told our server right away and he removed the plate for us. Then the manager came to speak to us, to apologize on behalf of the restaurant, and tell us he was taking the mussels off of our bill. I think that was the right thing to do, as I definitely was not planning to pay for the rancid seafood they tried to serve us, but beyond that he offered nothing else to remedy our experience which tells me he doesn't really understand how gross it is to be served spoiled food. To add insult to injury, the bill included a $3 up charge on my friend's drink for something that she didn't order and the server didn't mention. Shady. So this restaurant will definitely look to maximize their earnings, with little care about your experience. I will not be back, and I recommend you don't go either if you want an enjoyable meal.

This is definitely one of my favorite bars I like sitting along the ocean in the outside bar I believe the first time I came here I drank 20 Mexican barracudas at the inside bar followed by a burger then I believe I had another 10 Mexican barracudas at the outside bar which is why I love this place every time I come here I try to drink 10 barracudas on happy hour in addition they have $100 gift cards at the Daytona Beach Costco for only $75 lastly all of the bartenders that have ever served me have been super Pleasant helpful and very friendly I highly recommend Mama Fufu for a date night or just because

I couldn't wait to try this place. I've done many reviews and I was excited to enjoy this restaurant. When we entered at 8 o'clock, we were told it would be 9 o'clock before we could be set so we chose the outside bar. We sat at the bar And waited for about eight minutes for the bartender to take our drink order. The bar was nasty covered with residual drink splash. We ordered our dinner along with an appetizer and salads. It was about 40 minutes later our salads were brought out with no dressing on them and then within two minutes the appetizers and entrées were brought out at the same time, followed by soufflé cups of salad dressing. The food was cold, except for the salad. Very disappointed entirely at one point there were six people behind the bar functioning and making drinks and doing a little bit of everything. Service was mediocre at best. The environment was beautiful. Music was a little bit loud, but we were probably a little bit older than the typical Customer at that time of Night. I don't see any reason to go back unless they have a happy hour special because the food did not impress, the service depressed and overall, it was a an experience that was not worth $100.

Cool aesthetics, terrible service. The cocktails were very good. I had a reservation, sat, asked to be seated outside in a booth but they "were reserved." All outdoor booths stayed empty throughout the entire experience. Our server let our drinks stay empty for 10 minutes before returning. The appetizers were fine, the entrées were not good. Maybe it was an off night because I've always heard great things about this place.

I've been going to Mama Foo Foo since they opened a few years ago, and I can say Friday Night was the best experience :) Definitely Daytona best modern bar/restaurant/club With a boho chic vibe with many instgram worthy spots ! We got right in on a Friday night, sat at the outside bar everyone was welcoming and super nice & friendly! Inside/outside seating , both great vibes ! After 10 the inside becomes a club with a DJ ! We sat in the outside bar, pretty setting music going , good views , perfect view of the Lady Daytona dinner cruise , and the perfect breeze. The outside bartender looked like Jack Harlow who made this us cool cocktails, definitely love coming here for some mixology vibes ! The mixed greens, the crispy potatoes, and the wings were all made perfect ! No complaints ! THE MUSHROOMS BRUSCHETTA WAS THE BEST THING IVE EVER HAD! It wax perfect delicious not too filling! Sadly they are getting rid of their bread pudding, it was my first time trying it and it was one of the best traditional bread pudding I've had :) Definitely coming back :)

Mama Foo Foo knocked it out of the park with the chicken florentine!! One of the best meals I've had at a restaurant in years. The drinks took a little too long since the place was not busy but the meal def made up for it !

Great food, Great atmosphere, and Great service. They are constantly adding new item.. This time I had the Prime Skirt Steak, fried devil eggs, Broke and Famous to drink.

This place was such a vibe! Great cocktails and service was good as well! The ambiance was amazing!! Such a cool date not spot. The food portions aren't that big on the things I ordered but still good!