31 Best American Restaurants near Melbourne Beach

“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! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“We highly recommend Ocean 302! Everything, was beyond perfect! Culinary excellence!!!“

“Excellent burgers to go! Prepared fresh, large portion, cooked how it was ordered and ready fast, for pick up! Super friendly service. Awesome local spot ❤️“

“I just hosted a party for my husband, Bob for his 50th year Anniversary with Northrop Grumman. On November 12th, 2022. David, was our personal contact, for making this the best party ever! The food, the servers, the wine, plus, atmosphere was all very elegant! Superior food of Filet Mignon, and Sea Bass. Our guest of 30 people. Who were also, very impressed with the coziness and private party David had reversed for our guest. Everyone had the best time. Thank you to our servers, especially Clifford! David, thank you for helping me make this an occasion, we all shall remember, for Bob! Congradulations to my husband Bob, I am so proud of you! Thank you Dijon's!“

“We read some negative reviews about this location but decided to give it a try anyway. We had amazing service and amazing food. We are not heavy drinkers so we asked for our drinks to be a little on the mild side and they were absolutely perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Beachside dining!“

“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!!“

“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. 🤷🏼‍♀️“

“Great service considering it was right after the Turtle 5k. Only issue I had was my Mahi was overcooked. I didn't mind raw spinach, although when I have had spinach in a Benedict, it's usually sautéed. Eggs were poached perfectly and hollandaise was ok. Nobody makes hollandaise as good as my husband did. Nobody.“

“Such a wonderful experience! We recently visited Crush XI for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the ambience of the downtown Melbourne restaurant, to the wonderful hostess, our sweet server Emma, the incredibly delicious food and great drinks - we had a fantastic evening! Highly recommend visiting the amazing staff, enjoying the atmosphere and talented culinary skills of Crush XI whenever you’re in town celebrating or looking for something unique.“

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

“Great spot! Locals do it better.“

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

“A cool aspect about this place is the the building is a large tiki hut that gives off a real island atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and quick to serve you. The food is good, better than other food in the area. The price makes sense for the quality and quantity. All around good experience“

“Marissa was fantastic!“

“We had a wonderful Anniversary dinner with a beautiful view of the river at the restaurant! We both ordered the Proscuitto scallop tagliatelle, and it was incredibly delicious! The portions were large, so there was almost half left over to take home. We just had try the aguave cheesecake, and it also was really yummy!😋Our server Delilah was perfectly attentive, and our meals came our very quickly! We will come back for sure. I want to try everything on the menu!“

“Been going here since I was a kid. Best place for breakfast/brunch around.“

“the best people that work“

“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..“

“Amazing creations from our favorite, Chef Bo! The menu and atmosphere don't disappoint. Bo, Shannon ,and staff are awesome. So happy to have a location in Brevard that offers Hog Fish, which is hard to find. The menu has a wide variety and the cocktails are on point. This will be on our regular list of go-to places!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“We have a wild two year old who makes eating out difficult. We heard this restaurant was kid friendly with a water area for littles to play so we decided to check it out while we were out in the area. We had a great experience! My son could have played there in the water all day if we let him. We sat outdoors in a shady area and watched him play as we ate our lunch. Win win! I got the chicken Philly (minus the mushrooms and marinara) and it was great! My husband got the buffalo chicken wrap and also enjoyed his. Both were much bigger than we had expected! We probably didn’t need to order sides (fries and onion rings) or could have shared one side between the two of us but that’s okay! We know for next time! My two littles got the kids chicken tenders and grilled cheese. I’m a big sweet tea girl but kind of picky. The tea was good! 🙌 Our server was also great and very friendly!“

“My wife and I went out for a quick dinner and stopped in to Seaside Florida Grill. We had a very early dinner like 515 so the restaurant was not crowded and to our surprise, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the appetizers, the soup and the main dish. We both had one of their specialty drinks as well as a martini and they were really well made with a lot of flavor. The key lime sea scallops were cooked to perfection and were at a good temperature. The lobster bisque was a big bowl which I ended up eating most of it, but didn’t know how large the portion was going to be so I only ate what I knew I could finish my main meal. I had the surf and turf and it was really tasty and my wife had the chipotle muscles. We will definitely be back and try to pick a time where the atmosphere is a little bit more lively. The server was also very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Didn’t wanna leave her out. She was great.“

“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.“