50 Best American Restaurants near Malabar

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“GREAT Puerto Rican food, this side of the ocean. EVERTHING is very Authentic. !!!!“

“Great atmosphere and affordable fun. Bella went above and beyond to make sure our party of 10 was well taken care of! Thank you Bella, we will be back!“

“We stopped here for an impromtu birthday lunch and our server Thomas was exceptional. This was one of the best experiences I have had at a restaurant in a while. Thanks to Thomas’ hospitality,genuine warmth and his easy rapport with us. 5 stars to you Thomas!!****.“

“We had been to the restaurant several times— unfortunately not since the pandemic kicked in. This was our first visit in a couple of years. It was amazing!! The food was great! The atmosphere was wonderful! We had Alyssa— who has the best personality!! She is one of few people who we really enjoyed talking to! Highly recommended!!“

“We visited recently for our anniversary, we love this place! We were warmly welcomed in, while our table was prepared. Getting to our table, we had a thoughtful card signed by the staff wishing us a happy anniversary as well. Our server, Doug, was simply amazing.We wanted to hang out with him all evening! He took amazing care of us, and made very thoughtful recommendations with his great knowledge of the menus. We had the onion tart for an appetizer and it was decadent paired well with some wine and a nice craft cocktail. Main courses of a heritage pork chop perfectly cooked, and my wife had some amazing fettuccini. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was absolutely divine. The service and atmosphere were top notch. We will always make this one of our regular spots! Thank you for an amazing evening, and do whatever you can to keep Doug! He is an amazing person and has one of the best service mindsets I have experienced.“

“Ehhh not necessarily family friendly. Came 2 weeks ago with my 3 littles for lunch. Our waitress was AMAZING!! The waitress who brought our food not so much. She argued with myself and my 6 year old son about the pickle with his meal. The pickle is included with a kids burger meal right?! I paid for it right? My special needs son cried, I was embarrassed for him and she finally brought one. Needless to say I will waste my gas to go to the beachside location and not this one. I can’t not have that happen again with my kids and she needs more training. Blonde with braided pig tails. We came around 11:30 on 6/39/2025. I’ve never been so embarrassed in my life. She needs more training or to be fired. Again will not ever return with my 3 kids and this has been a favorite place since our first child in 2015 and just us since 2013. I’d rather waste gas going beachside than to have her as our waitstaff for food again. 🤷🏼‍♀️“

“only been here a few times, but enjoyed everything so far. nice staff as well as good meals“

“Marissa was fantastic!“

“We have been going to Dottie’s for over 20 years. Always great food and good service! Thank you all!“

“Gorgeous and relaxing. Life is easy at the Grant house. Fully furnished, clean, and perfectly set of so you don’t have to worry about a thing. We vacationed here for a week, and felt like we had arrived to a luxury abode. Between the deck, patio, pool, dock, and fire pit, we were never bored. And when it storms, the upstairs has 3 decks to sit and watch the storm pass. Well worth the hefty price we paid. I only wish I was able to bring my doggo..“

“My husband and friend and I were able to visit the beach today and I had my eye on this place for weeks. We were not disappointed. the food was so good and the staff was so kind and friendly. I totally recommend this place. And the best part, it's right near the beach! ❤️“

“Great place to grab a nicely priced average breakfast meal. I had the country fried steak and it was good nothing special but I would recommend this place if you're looking to great prices and a good meal. I loved the variety of jams for the toast. And there is definitely no shortage of hot sause after being handed the Costco sized bulk Franks Red Hot. Would go back.“

“Best breakfast place around, everyone is always friendly especially Tim he makes you feel like your home. Blueberry pancakes, sausage and bacon are delicious, will definitely go back.“

“The black and bleu burger with a side of onion rings was delicious, made perfectly, the hamburger patty was very flavorful. The mahi mahi sandwich was very good, also super friendly service, quick service. A really good dining experience.“

“Today we came in and the host was not the brightest! My elder mother walks with a walker and the host took her down the most narrow path and watched as she hit every chair and then didn't even orfer to help or move them. Of course this instantly upset us all. Then she left the menus on the table and walked away as my mother was still walking up the ramp! We sat down and the waiter came over, Marcus P he was absolutely amazing 👏 listened to my mother as she told him how embarrassing that was for her and how upset she was and he just listened and completely went ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR OUR TABLE. HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND TOOK GREAT CARE OF US. HE CHANGED THE OUT COME OF OUR VISIT. THANK YOU MARCUS 😊 🙏. ALSO THANK YOU TO THE COOK AS WELL YOU PREPARED THE FOOD QUICKLY AND IT CAME OUT TASTY. THANK YOU.“

“We had an amazing brunch for Mothers Day! 11 of us and everyone loved their food and service was great!“

“A very nice evening listening to Scott Shepherd’s music.“

“This is such a cute, fun little place! As adults we loved it, I can only imagine how much kids would enjoy it-- so much to look at and the ice cream was great! Florida in September is pretty hot, but with all the fans, we were able to enjoy our ice cream outside.“

“After wanting to try this place for years, I finally made it in. Dinner was good. Scallops were plump and cooked perfectly. After a good night's sleep, I was ready for their breakfast buffet. There isn't much more in life I love more than a good buffet, and this one was great for a hotel restaurant. $18.99 included coffee and a fairly decent spread. My favorite item by far were the croissants. Real and delicious! Compliments to the chef, Val! Service was also excellent for both meals. Jennifer was just great! Got me whatever I needed. A great conversationalist too, made me feel right at home dining by myself. The cooks and servers go above and beyond here. I can't wait to come back!“

“Ordered Baked ziti, salad and garlic bread for a party of 30 and everyone raved about the ziti! Food was on time and portions generous. Highly recommend!“

“Dustin's Bar-B-Q- Melbourne, FL- 4 Stars (Chain Restaurant Score) There are a few things we hold sacred here on the Space Coast one of those being Publix subs and the other being barbecue. Florida may be more of a melting pot than the rest of the South, but we still know good barbecue and in fact, insist upon it. I mention this as my random name generator appointed Dustin's Bar-B-Q in Melbourne as my next destination. One of my researchers was able to find out that they have been around since 1991, with their flagship perhaps being their Deland location, though this could not be confirmed. They are family-owned and operated and have expanded to 6 locations spaced from Orlando to Ormond Beach and down to our beloved Melbourne. Pulling into their Melbourne location I was greeted with a barren parking lot. Exiting the Big Boy Mobile, I am pretty sure I heard the wind whistle and witnessed a tumbleweed roll on by, but don't quote me on that. This could mean something, It could not. Remember readers, never judge a book by its cover, or in this case the food by the parking lot. The interior was COVID clean, well-spaced and pleasantly lit. I really enjoyed the plants throughout, real or not, they gave a nice warm feel to the joint. I was shown a table, handed a menu and got to work. I soon noticed a lady measuredly advancing upon my table, when she arrived, she languidly introduced herself as, Janelle. Janelle, while being competent and pleasant wasn't going to win any service awards, but she wasn't going to bring the curve down either. She asked if I had any questions or if I was ready to order. I requested an order of their Beef, Pork and Chicken Combo with sides of BBQ beans, mac and cheese and garlic bread. With an empty establishment, I was expecting my order to be done promptly and I was not disappointed as I soon saw Janelle unhurriedly escorting my meal to the table. Looking at the pictures, I can only assure my readers that from the food encapsulated therein there arose such a fragrant, down-home, Southern barbecue aroma that I nearly began to drool before Janelle had stepped back and asked if there was anything else with which she could help. Reaching blindly for my utensils, I absently brushed her off and commenced dining. The Beef, pork and chicken were all well cooked to barbecue perfection and while the sauce was nice and tangy, I measure all BBQ by Cryderman's (the gold standard) and this was not on that level. Even with flavorful garlic bread, competently prepared beans and properly cooked mac & cheese, this was just a tad short of the bar set by Cryderman's. This food was miles above Woody's and other nearby places, but not the top of the line. There is nothing wrong with that. If I'm in the mood or with a companion in the mood for above-average barbecue, I wouldn't think twice about stopping back in here. The Big Boy Says, " For 4-star food from a family-operated local chain, this place is a go-to." #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout“

“The Food was great, our server Chrissy was wonderful.“

“Overpriced ($20 breakfast tiny buffet) but a clean solid corporate option with clean bathrooms and nice staff. No beachfront view from restaurant. Free parking.

I like this because the private places always mess up something (service, temp, ambiance, food, hospitality) This place is decent for all of that except food quality and is consistent. You can walk outside here to the beach when done also without the typical bar crowd. If you don’t mind a bland, stale corporate breakfast, this place is the spot.“

“1st time ordering. I don't look at reviews until after or during the meal. This is why. Not sure why so many bad reviews. Everything we ordered was delicious. Sauce on the side so meat was cooked good. Boom Boom sauce is great. Extra sauces were tasty too, so will try more flavors everytime. Will definitely order from here again an again. ?“

“Great little Cafe at Sebastian Inlet State Park. We had the Mahi sandwich and were very in happy with it. Fish was cooked perfectly - blackened. 100% would do that one over again. Service was awesome and we didn't have to wait long for our food. We ate outside on the deck because we had our pup with us. They brought him a bowl of water as well. Check out the view from the deck on the second floor!“

“It's a family friendly place . The food is amazing and Brielle are waitress was friendly and has a great sense of humor. I had my wife looking for a pine float on the menu and she couldn't find it so I got up and got a toothpick. Then she got to enjoy her first pine float . We spoke with Mrs. Jane who works here and has been at many of the friendly's locations. She is one of the nicest lady's we spoke to all day . And one other thing this place is 1000 time's better than steak & shake . They don't have waitresses and you have to order your food from some stupid kiosk machines. So in all it's a two thumbs up for friendly's . From my Wife and I . Happy wife happy life . Anyway they have amazing deserts to.“

“This restaurant inside the Doubletree always has a great breakfast—and it’s not just for hotel guests. Even as locals, myself and my parents dine here frequently. Their breakfast buffet has a great selection at a good price. Jenna, Anthony, Manny, and the whole crew here are always very accommodating. Check them out!“

“Had a great lunch the cheese burger was excellent also the crah cake,great service and very friendly.“

“Ate here this morning and we are extremely happy. Can't wait to come back for breakfast! Best place around. Great crispy thick bacon, xtra crispy home fries and butter toasted English muffin. Husband had a great omelette. Can't wait to try other dishes here in the near future. Service is awesome!“

“Great food fast. My daughter and I come eat breakfast here every Sunday“

“The owner Raul gave us a warm greeting upon arriving Our waitress Cristina made sure we had everything we needed checked on us after our food came making suresure are order was correct. We love going here the food is delicious and atmosphere is friendly. Highly recommend!!!“

“Great food and service. Curder burger was awesome!!!!“

“Easily accessible from the Main Road Palm Bay, not far from Rt 1 E/B and from I-95 Exit 176 W/B. Plenty of free parking including for Handicap accessible Vehicles.

The Restaurant was clean and well staffed by friendly employees. Restrooms were also available and clean.

They offer both indoor and outdoor dining.

The Menu has something for everyone, both food and drinks.

Our food was prepared as ordered and the portions were more than ample. The Drinks were also done well.

The prices in my opinion were very fair.

In the area stop by and visit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“if there was a way to rate my experience at this applebees it would 10 stars. Gina was our lovely server and my friend and i loved her, but let me tell you, Joe is also wonderful and told us about a beautiful dessert we had. It was scrumptious. Gina and Joe best servers ever. We will be back for sure“

“Excellent food. Great service.“

“Another Broken Egg Cafe 705 Palm Bar Rd NE West Melbourne, FL 32905 4.5 Stars (chain restaurant review) Having grown to a modest 91 locations since 1996, it's safe to say Another Broken Egg Cafe is here to stay. With more than half of those (54) being franchise-owned and having an annual revenue of over $2 million per location, it's also safe to say this is a good investment. That one was free. Ashley was my service pro for the meal and she was OUTSTANDING in every way a server could. The streak stands at seven. I asked Ashley for one Broken Egg Biscuit Sandwich, an order of Shrimp & Grits, some Strawberry Pound Cake French Toast (because, did you see the name of that dish?) and a half order of Beignets. As Ashley retreated to place my order, I snapped a few pics of the joint and kicked back to await my Strawb....err, order. Based on the turnaround and presentation of said order, I would hazard a guess that the kitchen staff on hand was as pro in their duties as Ashley was in hers. I mean, look at that stuff! Pausing long enough to place my napkin, I eagerly grabbed the Broken Egg Biscuit Sandwich and took a goodly sized bite. As the flavors hit my palate, my jaw paused mid-mastication to allow the deliciousness to wash over my mouth like a wave of savory succulence. West "By Gawd" Melbourne, you are some lucky sumwitches to have this in your neighborhood. The chicken tender was juicy and that sausage gravy was to die for. However, as with all things sandwich, it's all about the bread/base and as sure as there are mosquitoes in Alligator Alcatraz, this was some of the best biscuit I have ever had. It was crisp on the outside and all flaky-moist goodness on the inside. This right here is 5 Star all the way. Forcing myself to move on to the next dish, I plopped a forkful of Shrimp & Grits into maw. Dang. This was as tasty as the Biscuit Sandwich. I'm on a roll today! The flavors were outstanding. The grits were cooked to perfection; however, the sausage and shrimp were mid-grade, and I was not expecting that. This brings us to our penultimate stop on our culinary journey through the menu of Another Broken Egg Cafe: the staggeringly beautiful Strawberry Pound Cake French Toast. Look at the picture. Look at it! French toast-style pound cake topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and crème brûlée sugar - how could this not be fantastic? This was literally divine and is highly recommended. I had to stop myself or I wouldn't have room for even one bite of the item yet to be sampled, their Beignets. These were warm, tasty and topped with a gorgeous marmalade that I would crawl across broken eggshells for. The whole meal was eggselent and literally a sausage switch away from being 5 stars. The Big Boy says, "Just go already, but avoid the sausage for now."“

“Our experience at The Mansion in Melbourne, FL was exceptional. We were seated in a beautiful private room for our party of seven, which added a special touch to the evening. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, perfect for a memorable night out. Our server, Alex, went above and beyond—friendly, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. The food was not only delicious but also served in generous portions. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Highly recommend for both the atmosphere and outstanding service!“

“Every now and then the universe gives you a perfect experience and that is what happened your first visit to this brewery! Aiden and Jayden took excellent care of us… the beers were absolutely phenomenal. We sampled many and enjoyed every single one! We are a bit snobbish on craft beers and this place hit all our top marks! We ordered the brisket burger with onion rings and it was recommended to try the barbecue sauce with it by Jaden. Honestly, it was absolutely fabulous. All of their sauces are homemade, including the honey mustard in the ranch dippy’s that we got. We had the privilege to meet the brewmaster and we had to shake his hand because he has done a phenomenal job. This will be a must go to anytime we are in Melbourne and I’ve also let the family know this is a must stop for them as well! 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“This place has a sweet setting right on the beach. Parking is a challenge and is now done with a valet in a very small lot. We have had mixed results dining at BB’s. Some food has been well-prepared, and some has been undercooked and underseasoned. Some drinks have been good and others could have been better. Someone never checking on us after the food arrived makes it tough to point out the short-comings. This is what occurred during our most recent visit. My feeling is that for the prices they are charging, these things should not occur.“

“Main Street Pub 705 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 5 Stars Located in Historic Downtown Melbourne, in a building dating back to at least 1947, Main Street Pub opened in 2005 and they don't appear to be leaving anytime soon. This is one of those places you pass a million times and never give it a second thought. I am so glad the name popped up for review, forcing me to stop. This place is truly a hole in the wall. But what a wonderful hole it is! The service manager explained that they slow roast a bottom round daily and slice to order. I requested for one Pub Bleu Sandwich, and to appease those readers who insist that you will live longer avoiding red meat, I ordered one Tuna Salad Sandwich and a Caesar salad. Waiting for my grub, I enjoyed the history of the building I was in. Locals tell of a watering hole here in the 1800s; the actual location of this tale is just behind their Tiki Bar. Seriously cool if you're a history geek. It wasn't long before my chow was ready and after snapping a few pictures, I proceeded to the job at hand. One bite of the Pub Bleu and I knew the service manager to speak true (there is a song in there somewhere). I have never had Bleu cheese this fresh outside of a salad and that roast beef? Holy Bessie on a Rotisserie spit! It was spectacular! The Kaiser roll was just as fresh and the accompanying Au jus was to die for. What a sammich!! Forcing myself to stop at two bites as I had a job to do, not a maw to cram, I grabbed half of the Tuna Salad and took a healthy bite. This is outstanding. If they didn't catch the tuna that morning, I don't know their secret, but this had to be the freshest, tastiest tuna salad I have ever had grace my palate. My final choice was the Caesar salad. This item, like everything else, was made to order. Not only was the dressing spot on but the croutons were made on-site, NOT from Sysco. These immediately took me back to high school and the salad bar in the Senior Cafe at Mel Hi. Remember those croutons? When I leave a place that knows they have done an excellent job, they always invite me back. I usually make some excuses about having to do so many reviews when there is no time; however, I will make an exception for this place. If I possessed the power of Advowson, I would point this cook the Head Chef of Melbourne pubs. The Big Boy says, "Give 'em a try. This food is great. I will be back.“

“the food was delicious and reasonably priced, everyone is really polite and nice and my server Mike was really attentive and courteous and anyone who ever comes through central Florida should go to lous blues and have a great time“

“My Family Visited Texas Roadhouse while on vacation, we went out on our last night in Florida also for one of my daughter’s Birthday. We are a family of 7 and we were welcomed , seated, had our orders taken and served our food without any issues, the staff was amazing, so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was alive the other guests seemed to be having as much fun as we were. Being a family of 7 We aren’t very quiet and we both talked and laughed loud! But we seemed to go unnoticed. When it came time for the bill to be delivered they surprised our 17 year old with A Birthday surprise, brownie and a song. She was a good sport probably the highlight of her night. Thanks for the great experience on our final day of vacation. From the big loud family from New Brunswick Canada“

“Ok, look-Scott rocks!! This place has a flare to be reckoned with! Great food and a pepper shaker that could hurt someone! LOL
Every dish was amazing and made to order. The decor was colorful and had a cute date night ambiance! I believe Scott came to us from Rome and brought all his experience with him. I would stop by here today!!

Parking: Parking is tight but doable..“

“Service was super fast and courteous and the food was even better!“

“Monthly comedy shows pair well with delicious food, the bacon cheeseburger and fried shrimp were particularly good.“

“Had breakfast here today our first time. Food was great. Service was awesome. Definitely will be going back.“

“Best bar around. Food is on point. Keeley is the best. Very attentive and can handle a lot of people.Stepanie is great too but rarely works behind the bar where I usually sit. It's a great neighborhood bar all types of different people and I've never seen any problems or there any fights there. Most people know each other. They are closed on Sundays until football starts but other than that they're open quite a bit they have trivia, they have bingo, live bands and they have karaoke“

“had the cod fish fry..it was absolutely delicious..awsome tarter also...will definitely be having that again....“

“The Waffle House Melbourne, FL (Eau Gallie Blvd. Location) Fast Food/Chain rating- 4 Stars "It's 2:00 and the bars are all closed, I must have shut em all down by the shape I'm in." - G. Jones Walking into the immaculately clean Waffle House on Eau Gallie Blvd in Melbourne, Florida I was immediately transported back to my youth in the 1970s. Taking family vacations on the interstate highway system back then meant a Waffle House at practically every exit. They were everywhere. I swear it still smelled the same. They are still open 24 hours. Of course, back then, they were mostly filled with professional truck drivers, truck stop "gals", stale cigarette smoke, and drunks having just closed the local saloon, so it was nice to see some things have changed for the better! The layout is the same as it was with an open kitchen. I like being able to glance in and see what is transpiring on the grill. It can either fill me with anticipation or dread. In this case, it was anticipation as I watched their kitchen masters do their thing. My server was Janine and she was on the ball and outstanding in every regard a server can be measured. Thank you, Janine! I placed an order with her for two eggs, smothered, covered & chunked hash browns, bacon and waffles (I mean, they are the Waffle House after all!). As you can see by the pictures, the eggs were a perfect over medium, the hash browns were golden, and...oh, forget it. Who cares? It's after bar close, they are open and it's fine! As far as open 24 hours "greasy spoons" and "choke and pukes" that line American highways and byways, Waffle House is hands down the best of the lot. The Big Boy says, "any time of day you want some good Americana diner-type grub sans stale cigarette smoke, try the Waffle House"!“