50 Best American Restaurants near Melbourne Beach

“Great service friendly people love the decor just a great place breakfast is fantastic“

“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!“

“Shared clam strip dinner and it was delicious and still to much food“

“The food and drinks are great, but the staff is even better!“

“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 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!!“

“Our group decided to take a visit at LongDoggers.. this place its awesome!! Really good prices and awesome food. I had the Swiss mushroom burger, fantastic!! For dessert raspberry cheesecake.. one of my favorite now.. I recommend this place 100%“

“Such a great experience! The service, drinks, and food were all exceptional!!! Can’t say enough great things!!! We will be back.“

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

“Always have loved this place ❤️ Such great food and wonderful people BRIANNA AND CAMRYN ARE THE BEST!! ALWAYS CARING AND ASSERTIVE.. This place is always a hit and never a miss!“

“Dina and I have lived in Viera for over 15 years. Last night I had most likely the best meal out I've ever had in Florida at The Yellow Dog Cafe in Malabar. The best conch fritter I've ever had (and I'm a snob about conch fritters), best burrata, tomato, and basil salad ever, and the best filet mignon. Ever. We've been around, and I don't say this lightly, but every single thing was perfect. Even their rum drinks were strong to my liking. The service (Simone) was outstanding, and the vibe is very old Florida. It was expensive but I don't mind expensive when it is done so well. Wow, just wow.“

“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.“

“Great dining experience as usual with my friends!“

“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..“

“We were seated almost immediately at a good sized table for the. The waitress was there right away and took our drink order. The drinks were really good ?. We were given enough time to figure out our food order. Appetizer came out first and quickly. Entrae's came just as we were finishing up the appetizer. Everything was delicious and plentiful. No room for dessert was left. I highly recommend Cabana Shores.“

“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.“

“My hubby and I stopped by for the first time today for brunch. Let me tell you it was FANTASTIC! Our server Nicole was very attentive and always had a smile on her face. Excellent service! We ordered the California Omelette with Bayou home fries and the Blueberry stuffed French toast with peppered bacon. Both were amazing! We also ordered the Sangria Mimosas and they were so good! The Chef heard it was our first time there and came out to ask how everything was and thanked us for choosing to try their place out. I thought that was super cool. We are so glad we picked this place. It’s a very cute little restaurant with a great vibe that has indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone was very nice and the food was really, really good. I think it’s my new favorite for brunch! We will have to come back and try the lunch next time. Thank you for the great service!“

“the best people that work“

“Our Small Group appreciated our seating, service and good food.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free Dairy Free Fried Free no problem.
Lettuce instead of a bun for my burger and steamed broccoli instead of Fries! Yay!“

“Marissa was fantastic!“

“love it here! the ambiance is comfortable and chill, the drinks are tasty and the food is great! The staff is personable and kind!“

“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!“

“Beautiful view and our lunch was delicious!“

“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“

“Seaside Florida Grill 1550 A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937 4 Stars I was excited to try Seaside Florida Grill in Satellite Beach, as it has the same owners as Le Crepe De France, which would be a BBDO Top 5- 5-star restaurant if they fixed the service nightmare. I know it sounds hypocritical when I consistently say service doesn't matter, only execution. This place is the exception that proves the rule. However, that does not appear to be the case here. Seaside Florida Grill is humming along on all cylinders. The first thing I noticed was their fantastic drink menu. Gina is our service professional today and she is outstanding in every way. I asked Gina for one plate of Lobster Pasta, an order of Lemon Caper Grouper, some Blue Cheese Mussels and one New York Strip (medium rare). I snapped some pics of the place, and that was when I realized there was zero internet access. There was no usable WiFi at all, and it would seem this building effectively blocks all service. This is not a bad thing. Talk to your tablemate! Gina was soon seen returning with our order, and I set myself to the task at hand. Turn your peepers to the photos, and you will see how delicious everything looks. However, as we all know, looks can be deceiving, so I put my tools of culinary extirpation in my hands and got to work. Every now and then, when I use words or phrases such as “culinary extirpation,” I get some joker on Social Media screaming about the grandiloquence of my diction. I'm not trying to sound pompous; it's just how the words flow sometimes. Returning to the job at hand, I plopped a forkful of the Lobster pasta in my mouth and was immediately wowed by the sauce. The Lobster was tender and cooked to perfection. But, it's the sauce that stole the show here. When reading it on the menu, I was apprehensive as I thought the White Cheddar cheese sauce might overpower the delicacy of the lobster meat. Usually, one sees a dish such as this with a milder cheese such as Provolone or Gruyere. This was not the case as the sauce perfectly complimented the exquisite Lobster meat. Kudos! Moving on to the Lemon Caper Grouper. The fish was fresh, tender, and cooked to flaky perfection, while the sauce was, again, spot on. This is your basic lemon caper butter seafood sauce; there is nothing special in that. It's the execution that sets this apart from other joints. Whoever was the Saucier back there deserves a raise! This sauce had my taste buds looking for a dance partner. This brings me to the second-to-last dish to be reviewed: the Blue Cheese Mussels. These are the same mid-grade New Zealand Mussels found in every joint in the country. This dish isn't about the mussels; it's all about the sauce. Consisting of blue cheese, white wine, shallots, and parsley, this sauce would win awards in any competition anywhere. Hands down. Amazing! Turning to the last item on my plate today, the New York Strip, listed on the menu for a paltry 29 clams, I just had to try it. While it was cooked properly, it tasted as expected. It was choice grade (if that) and not prime. With a higher grade of protein, this place could be Best of Brevard. The execution and sauces are outstanding. The Big Boy says, “Go ahead. Give 'em a try. You won't be disappointed.”“

“I enjoy the staff at this Cracker Barrel. They are kind and welcoming. I was there for Thanksgiving by myself, and my waitress was very kind to me. Her name was Kara.“

“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.“

“I absolutely love the food and the staff is amazing, I dislike the echoey interior and very “industrial” feeling inside that doesn’t present a very comfortable atmosphere. When the weather is nice I try to sit on the patio when possible.“

“The food here is very good. It's very hard to do a good buffet and not have food that is sitting out. It really seems like they pay attention to the status of each tray. And if your not partial to Asian food there are other choices classic American food.The decor seems a little dated, but it obviously has a following with the outdoor waiting benches. We didn't have to wait, but I imagine if you pick the wrong time, you could be waiting a while. Parking can be tricky, But we got lucky and got the last space.“

“My sister went crazy over the crab fries. The garlic aoli sauce on them was awesome. I'd have eaten them all myself if It did not have crab on it. Steaks were cooked perfectly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp accessibility“

“Cj gave the best service!!!“

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

“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. ?“

“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!“

“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!“

“My family and I went in for my birthday this past Saturday. Our server was very friendly, and patient with us as we took time to decide what to eat, and later what ice cream to get.

The food was tasty, and the ice cream sundaes were nothing short of amazing. Later our server came back and gave us all little animal balloon hats. It was a memorable experience and I hope this restaurant stays in business for many years to come.“

“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“

“Always a go-to for simple American-style dining. I do like the atmosphere here. My SO had the salmon dinner she liked it, wasnt hot when it was brought to the table. I had the sweet pepper chicken tenders with Mac n cheese. My only complaint was the tenders. They were tiny. For a $20 entree, I was expecting big tenders like the ones you get from chilis. These were tiny though. We will be back but I'll make sure to try something else next time.“

“This is the best place in all of Brevard!! Great food and drinks with fantastic service.“

“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!!!“

“Excellent food. Great service.“

“Love the view from the top deck. Beautiful and food was delicious.“

“Great place to eat, they were very busy but we still got seated right away. The service was friendly and fast, the place was clean, and the food was very good. My wife got the shrimp benny which was very good and has gotten the Floridian omelette before and said it was also good, I got the hash brown Benedict which was good but nothing spectacular. Overall a very nice restaurant with fair prices.“

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

“Upside Down Cafe, 718 S. Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach, FL, 32937 3.75 Stars Looking down at my random name generator, I couldn't help but get the feeling of déjà vu. Doing some quick research, I found out why. Six years ago, my device pointed me to the same location, Upside Down Cafe in Satellite Beach. I couldn't recall if it was good, bad, or average, but one thing did stick out: this place had the ignominious distinction of being the first slop house with a server that lied to me, got caught in the lie, and as such, was forced to offer up an apology of sorts. Just as I finished reminiscing about all of that, I pulled into the parking lot (it's not that far up the beach from me). I was shown a table, handed a menu, and left to my own amusement. Shortly thereafter, the same waitress as six years ago walked up and introduced herself as Mary (how could I forget?). This time around, Mary did an OUTSTANDING job to the point of making the preliminary list for the best 3Q server! What makes her so good this time, you ask? Her candor, knowledge, demeanor, timing, and overall professionalism have her standing neck and shoulders above the majority of her peers. Well done, Mary. After placing an order for the Baked Oatmeal and a BLT, I handed the menus back to Mary and focused my attention on my seraphic company. Being this close to the airbase, it was either that or focus on the heavy avignation traffic. That was an easier decision than choosing menu items at my favorite place. It wasn't too long before Mary returned laden with my order. As she placed the Baked Oatmeal down, my first thought upon seeing it was, "Did I order a dessert and not remember?" I mean, just look at that presentation! I've never had oatmeal look like this before, and the taste was just as delightful on the palate as it was pleasing to the eye. The oatmeal was dense, thick, and exceptionally delicious. This was, by far, some of, if not the best, oatmeal to ever pass my lips. The other item on the menu this morning was their BLT. For the life of me, I swear the bacon was microwaved, or at the least warmed up in the microwave, as it was not crispy. Bacon is to be crispy. Period. Other than that, it was average. At least my company was divine, so my attention was not focused on the soft bacon. The Big Boy says, "If you need a quick above-average breakfast served with unparalleled professionalism, you can't go wrong with Upside Down Cafe."“

“I love the historical feel of this brewpub“