50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Merritt Island

“Ashley is an absolutely amazing server. She gets that customer service goes well beyond good food and a nice atmosphere. I watch her interact with everyone on the floor, customers and staff. She cares about her customers and her employers. You’d think this was her place.“

“We come here pretty regularly on the weekends for family breakfast and it’s always great. All of the servers are incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. Everyone is warm and welcoming. The food is always delicious and out in 10 minutes or less. Always consistent. I always recommend this place to anyone who will listen!“

“Nice selection. Great boba teas.“

“Best kava bar in Florida. Amazing atmosphere and top of the line service. Everyone there is welcoming and hospitable. The friendliest people I’ve ever met.“

“We had a lovely lunch in a relaxing setting. Our food was delicious and service was great. I will be back!“

“We had the pleasure of being served by Brian Burger at The Island, and we just wanted to say how much we enjoyed meeting him! He was not only attentive but also entertaining and funny ! It’s rare to encounter a server with such personality , we thought his boss should know what a gem they have on their team! :0)“

“I like there food very much“

“Flavors of India was such a warm and welcoming place to take my wife for our 1 year anniversary! The servers and host were very friendly and attentive to what we needed or wanted, and the food was beyond amazing! My wife has been raving since and we will most assuredly be back. If you go, I recommend the Lamb Korma with some garlic naan!“

“Excellent Ice Cream, can’t wait for them to come by every week. My Scooby also waits by the window for the truck to come by. Prices are great! Keep up the great work. Thank you!“

“We just went for the first time and will definitely be back. The food was superb, the staff outstanding and we met Shawn one of the owners and he is great. We will be telling all our friends and look forward to future visits!!! Thanks for a great dinner. Rick and Rae“

“Been going since before this location came close to my house! Before traveling to Melbourne..Family oriented restaurant with big love for the groms!“

“Best place for years! Ms. Vicki is the best!“

“Delicious affordable ice cream across from the beach. Great hours and location. Super friendly family owned ice cream shop. Lots of options for adults kids and pups. Walk up or drive through available. Always worth the drive from in town.“

“One of my favorite places to enjoy! Regardless of if you are in the mood to purchase plants or just admire them there is truly something for all ages and levels of gardeners. Their selection of plants are always what is in season and what would thrive in Florida. My husband and I went from never gardening before to now having a backyard full of successful veggies, flowers, and even some fruit trees! The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and the owners really care about the garden. A truly amazing space coast destination and I can’t wait for my daughter to be old enough to be a little garden bug. Couldn’t recommend Rockledge Gardens more!“

“This is a can’t miss establishment! If you are in Cape Canaveral for any reason, plan to stop in! Warm inviting atmosphere, super stellar bartender/mixologist and wait staff, phenomenal cocktail creations and yummy small bites. Allison (mixologist) came to our table to ask specifics on what we like and literally crafted our cocktails to our taste. We even met the owner (Ronny) who came table side to talk to us when he noticed we were visiting from his hometown. Stop in, you won’t regret it!“

“Very ice Irish Pub“

“Incredible Staff & Owners.“

“Such a cool spot to meet up with friends. Great atmosphere, food, and service- Winner!“

“We love Salty Sisters!! A weekly go to for the family and all of our neighborhood friends 💗 happy kids, happy parents. Win win. And always have good live music too!“

“Great food, excellent service, made recommendations on menu options for those with food allergies , just all went well, Loved that they offered mimosas for the ladies as it was Mother's Day, plus a slice of cake free to the birthday girl! We had a wonderful experience and will be back soon.“

“Amazing Wine Tasting dinner this evening at Luna Food & Wine in Cocoa Beach. The wine pairings were fabulous and spot on. Never would have thought of pairing a Chardonnay with a spicy crevette creole but it was perfect. Outstanding menu, perfect sized portions and wonderful pairings with wines from Midnight Cellars. Waiting for the next wine pairing dinner there. Chef Luca and LeeAnn are such wonderful hosts and make their guest feel like family.“

“To my friends of a particular vintage, familiar with a certain legendary restaurant in Tallahassee, I have one word -- Garcia's. Absolutely the best Cuban sandwich I've had in over 40 years.“

“Fast and friendly service the food was really good nice neat and clean place no complaints here will eat here again“

“The coffee, food, and staff are great and when you combine them with the river view it makes for a great experience. Will definitely be going back!“

“Best place in town for Pizza and Chicken Wings. They also have KILLER Greek Salad. Stop by and tell them Kathy Bronzo sent you and you will get a hug from my hunky cousin Frank. Well just girls please“

“Great spot! Locals do it better.“

“We had a great experience. The food is so good. The service was fast. Everything was excellent.“

“Love, love, love this place and their staff are amazing! Andrea is a doll and knows the customers so well! Fish sammich and sweet potato fries are delish!💗“

“Great friendly service and the brownie boat was delicious! Definitely my favorite place to go for ice cream!“

“This was my 4th visit to bagel world and it did not disappoint. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The environment is great! Plenty of seating and I love the plants. The bagels are always fresh. Today I had the Asiago everything bagel toasted with egg, cheese, and cream cheese and my dad had lox on an onion bagel. In the past I’ve had the blueberry cinnamon bagel which is soooo yummy! They always have fresh coffee and lemonade. I also tried their blueberry muffin and double chocolate chip muffin and would recommend. Thanks bagel world!! ?“

“Great ices! So happy to have found a real Italian ice place!!“

“We've been coming here for 8 years and have always had great seafood & service!!“

“We love this place!! Anything you order will be delicious! The owner makes these GF cookies that are amazing! ❤️“

“Everything we ate there was delicious. The service was amazing. We got the tattoo man and he was juggling waters and showed us just the tip of his head. His name was Jason!!!“

“Very impressed. Home style breakfast. Creative dishes.“

“Small local place with awesome food! Worth any wait! Five stars! Great spicy Margaritas and the CB Punch is absolutely delicious. Banana pancakes best ever!“

“Refreshingly low-key, authentic bar. Too many places in Cocoa Beach have you paying higher prices for unnecessary upscale decor and finishings. You won't find that here. And as a bonus they had a great live band playing punk rock classics (brain eaters).“

“First timers - loved it. The restaurant is cute and beachy, the entire staff is great!! Plus the food is amazing! And yes, we got cookies to go!! Highly recommend, it’s worth the wait!!“

“Best Herbalife Club in town hands down!!!Taste, efficiency, quality and that extra love on every order definitely sets them apart. Also if you a on the mom managing to stay fit and don't have time waist but still love Herbalife I recommended them 100 % they get your order right and ready to go also deliver it cant get any better then that!!!“

“Your restaurant is not welcoming. I feel like I’m in a church banquet room. By the way, Eastern Jewish People invented the bagel.“

“I had lunch today and the brisket and pulled pork was out of this world. The service was exceptional and the staff was extremely friendly. I'll definitely be back.“

“Crackers Island Grille- Cape Canaveral- 3-stars "Flawless execution will trump low-quality ingredients every time." -- The Big Boy "Where will I lunch today?", was my thought as I grabbed my random restaurant generator and headed towards the BBDO mobile. As the name scrawled across my screen, I saw I was heading up the coast to Cracker's Island Grille. Taking my time and enjoying the drive, I had time to reflect a bit on my job. Since I started this over two years ago, BBDO has grown by leaps and bounds topping out at over 14K followers across social media. I am extremely humbled by this and it steels me to continue forward. My GPS told me I had arrived and I found myself in front of a strip mall 1 mile north of the famous Ron Jon's Surf Shop and across from Golf N Gator. I arrived in the BBDO mobile at precisely 11:15 AM and the place was busy. Awaiting my turn, I glanced about the place and was quite taken in by the decor. They have a nice little island/surf theme going and this contributed to a very relaxed atmosphere. After a short wait, I was shown a table, handed a menu and told my server would be right with me. As packed as they were, I wondered what exactly that meant. It wasn't too long before a server approached my table and introduced herself as Brittany. Brittany was very prompt, charming and had our drink order back in no time at all. Along with the drink order, I also requested the Bouillabaisse and one order of the special of the day, Gator tacos (wondering if the meat was fresh based on the proximity of Golf N Gator). Brittany assured me this was not the case. I was sure this made the animal rights people happy, however, I was not. I have to say that first of all, Cracker's Bouillabaisse looked better on the menu than it did in front of me (see pictures for comparison). But, the smells wafting up were pure gourmand nirvana. With just the right amount of heat and all the seafood one could want, the flavors were complex, tantalizing and just a tad hot on the palate. The seafood seemed low quality (frozen, not fresh), but the execution was performed well. The accompanying bread was warm and slathered in garlic butter that added a nice compliment to the seafood stew. Dying to try something I never have before, I eagerly dug into the Gator tacos next. Wow. That is my professional opinion of these delightful tacos. Just, wow. Served on warm flour tortillas with fresh-cut tomatoes and cooked to perfection they were absolutely as delicious as they were unique. The meat was tender, juicy and extremely flavorful. The seasoning really got my taste buds dancing and there was just enough heat to make sure they were not only awake but stayed that way for the duration. The Gator tacos alone were worth the drive up the coast. Not that one needs an excuse for that. As I am sure my loyal readers know, I firmly believe that the only thing that matters in regards to a successful slop house and one that fails is execution, not location, not parking, not service, not interior design (though those all certainly help). If the food is good, as I've said before, you could open a food shack in the middle of the Okefenokee Swamp and people would flock to it. Make no mistake about it, Cracker's is not a fine dining establishment, they use low-quality ingredients, but man oh man you can tell the chef/cook cares about what is slung forth from his kitchen. The execution of all the items I had was done flawlessly, and everything was delicious, especially the Gator Tacos, those were unreal, proving once again what I've said ad nauseum, execution, execution, execution! The Big Boy says, "when in the area and in the mood for some cheap eats and seafood, head on over to Cracker's Island Grille, you won't be disappointed!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout“

“My friend was visiting from North Carolina. I'm so glad we tried Keep It Local Brevard Wine Bar and Eatery. The food and service were great! The weather's was great, so we ate in the shady court yard outside. We loved the atmosphere here! I will definitely be back! The mango sangria was so good!“

“Parking: In a strip mall so lots of parking

Kid-friendliness: They had a lot of kid friendly options. My daughter ordered the French toast and she said it was amazing. There are also waffles and many other options that kids would love.“

“This place is first rate in all aspects. The food is BEYOND. The desserts are even better! The varied drink options make it hard to choose only one- so get a couple! The service is excellent and the atmosphere is so much fun! Highly highly recommend.“

“Our favorite java bar we have ever been to! Great lighting, great vibes, music is solid and nice little cozy patio in the back.Taylor was super helpful , friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back if we are ever in town again! 10/10 recommend if you enjoy kava/kratom“

“"This place is SO GOOD! I wish there was one where I live. I went w my husband. He had an açai bowl and I had the Thai chicken wrap. Both were so good and left feeling full but not heavy or sluggish. I would go here every day if I could!“

“The coffee from here is great! The employees are always really energetic and fun.
4 stars instead of 5 because there’s only 1 thing on the menu that I’ve liked enough to get more than once lol I love the Brunette! Anything else, idk the flavor just isn’t good. Maybe it’s their syrups“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Great for parties and get togethers.“