24 Best American Restaurants in Melbourne

“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!!“

“Fantastic restaurant, great variety in the market to prepare a special dinner, and terrific wine selection. Helpful staff. It’s my favorite go-to place!!!“

“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.“

“Felicia the bartender was very nice and attentive to our every need. Made great recommendations, communication and was very funny! I loved the personal touches at the bar, lighting, nostalgia, beer selection & the food (burgers and fries) was off the chain. I thought the chilled drink runner (?) was the coolest thing ever!!! I will absolutely be back. My wife and I was VERY impressed and will MOST DEFINITELY be back!“

“A hidden gem. Casual, friendly, good food, fun. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Had the loaded nachos and they were delicious. We went on veterans day and they were serving lunch to vets for free. Such a nice tribute. The bartender was attentive and friendly. Clean surroundings. I saw some wings coming out and can't wait to go back to try them!“

“Jess and Katie are the best bartenders. Best sliders ever.“

“I love EATz! I crave this place more than any local restaurants. My favorite are the deserts and as far as sandwiches, I LOVE the Maryann’s melt. My absolute favorite! If you haven’t tried them, you’re missing out!!!“

“the best people that work“

“We just had the most amazing experience here. This was an absolute bucket list item for my husband to take an air boat tour and see live gators and this business did not disappoint. Anthony our boat captain was knowledgeable and witty. He made our experience both educational and fun. After we returned we had delicious food served by some of the most friendly servers I have ever encountered. Ingrid and Brittany made our dining experience so much more enjoyable due to their friendly and inviting attitudes and their knowledge of the menu. Thank you soooo much for one of our most memorable experiences during our trip to Florida. We will definitely return should fate bring us back this way and would recommend this experience to anyone who happens to be in the area. Also Tuff & Beau the owner 2 retrievers were precious and definitely deserve their own shout out!!! Also bonus points for having the cleanest restrooms I have had the pleasure or using since landing in florida.“

“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.“

“Food was great, love that old time feeling still there“

“We found this little place today and we stopped there it was so good my husband had the chicken pot pie which he said was excellent and I had the salmon it was so good we can't wait to go back we're from Vero Beach and we grew up in Eau Gallie was the best ever service was good and the food stayed hot the whole time we were eating it you don't find that too often we love it and we will be back I give it five stars on everything“

“My favorite course to play when I’m back home“

“That looks like a fantastic breakfast! The hash brown has a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust, and that melted cheese pull on the sausage and egg sandwich looks absolutely delicious. It’s a classic, comforting plate that looks perfectly executed.

clean, modern, and uncluttered vibe! The pop of green from the turf rug is a fun, creative touch that breaks up the space, and it pairs perfectly with that sleek, black tufted seating“

“Food was great, love that old time feeling still there“

“Made the decision to go late on a Friday night. I was extremely pleased with our service from Keith. He answered our questions and even made some really great suggestions. I ended up having a meal that had everything in it I wanted and I didn’t even know what I wanted when I came in.. Food tasted great. It was a very pleasant experience. Thanks!!!“

“Mark and Diane made our dining experience so wonderful. And we heard from one of the chefs—came to Our table to make sure all Was well Such a wonderful evening“

“The Times Square Diner is my favorite place. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. The owners and staff are amazing and make the dining experience fun!“

“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“

“What a delightful holiday luncheon our Lunch Bunch had yesterday. The table looked absolutely beautiful with a crisp white tablecloth, red and green napkins folded into a Christmas tree pattern, a red runner down the middle and short holiday decor in the middle, so you could visit across the table. Our waitress, Lisa, did a fine job of spoiling us throughout our visit. I ordered a muddled Old Fashion which was the best one I have ever had, ymm. Our meal choices were varied, delicious and enjoyed by everyone in our group of ten. I highly recommend choosing the Rialto Hilton for your next gathering.
Carol Nash 🌺“

“We were so happy to come across this Friendly’s during our vacation as they all shut down where we live! The food was excellent and tasted just like how we remembered it. The amount of different ice cream flavors they carry ensured we could all get something we liked. The waitresses were also very kind despite them being extremely short staffed both times we went. If you’re willing to wait a bit for your food, I highly recommend coming here!“