An Epicurean delight that is rich in history and flavor. The Fine Dining serves a blend of gourmet French and Italian cuisine, all freshly prepared and beautifully presented. Dine in the comfort of the richly decorated restaurant and relax on the beautiful garden patio and witness a breathtaking view of the Halifax River. Open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner only and Sundays for brunch only.

In 1971, Paul Carpenella bought The Green Dolphin and thus began the story of "Chez Paul." At that time the "Green Dolphin," was a popular spot on North Beach Street. The Green Dolphin was originally a tavern seating up to 250 people and catered to the blue-collar crowd for congregating and unwinding from a hard day's work.

After 10 years of operation, Paul purchased the property and changed the name to the "Frosted Mug." He then experimented with various ideas until February of 1984, when he decided to build Daytona's first authentic Fondue room. He envisioned a garden area that would compliment the restaurant and the construction began. The result was the combination of Old World flavor combined with a romantic atmosphere. Later, the menu was changed to reflect a French and Italian gourmet cuisine.

During the time Paul was Mayor of Daytona (l993-95) and involved in the political scene, the restaurant was not operational, except for catering. After a brief interlude, in 1999 "Chez Paul" was again opened to the general public with Paul's famous French and Italian gourmet menu, a true Epicurean delight.

This feat was not accomplished single-handedly. Without the help of his family, friends and employees, this transformation could not have happened. Paul would like to say a special thank you to his Mom and Dad for their tireless efforts and his brother and sisters who were always ready to lend a hand.

Don't Forget To Check Out Our Specials