50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Merritt Island

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

“Keys atmosphere fish from right off the shore excellent staff and wonderful food“

“my husband and I have gone often and are never disappointed. The food and the atmosphere combine for a great experience. We've gone for both lunch and dinner, and it's our " go to " special occasion place.“

“Dejlig frokost vi fik rejer med pasta og laks“

“I lived in Southern California and in Texas, and traveled to Mexico often, my wife has lived Arizona and New Mexico, so we are used to authentic Mexican food. This is the best Mexican restaurant in Brevard. Everything we’ve tried is delicious. Everyone who works there offers great service. We love this place.“

“it's the atmosphere and the people who make it great. because the scenery is beautiful and the food is very good. Also we have the nice bar with the best locals making the day a fun time for our staff and guests alike.“

“Server know there Menu well and great service“

“I’d like to express my heartfelt appreciation for Ashly and the wonderful service she provided during my visit. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure I had the best experience with my food order. Yayy!! 🙈 I truly appreciated the way she took the time to walk me through their variety of food options and explain which toppings would be the healthiest and most suitable for me. 🥰 Her warm attitude, patience, and attention to detail made my visit not only enjoyable but truly memorable. 🥹 Thank you, Ashly for your excellent service and for going above and beyond—you made a real difference in my day. You literally made my day! Your jolly + positive vibes is givinggg! Haha! Can’t wait to go back and try some of the best sellers too!! Hihi! 😊❤️“

“Loved it. I came for lunch and had some good drinks and a dozen oysters and they were delicious. They have like 7 types of of oysters from different regions. You can order by the oyster, half dozen, or dozen. I just got the house oyster. I'll have to come back and try the rest.“

“our second time coming here. we made a special trip on our vacation because the food is phenomenal. our server Matt was the best. We will definitely come back again on our next trip nearby.“

“I ordered the shrimp satay as an apetizer and the lobster thermidor as my entree. Both were of good quality and filling. Additionally, the worker went above and beyond by accomidating to our needs. We recommended giving this place a try, as they take pride in their work.“

“We had Jazzy’s calamari for an appetizer and it was amazing. For meals we had the crab legs meal, fish sandwich and kids chicken strip meal all were delicious. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend Jazzy’s and we are adding this to our must eat at while on spring break list!!!“

“Excellent meal all around. The seafood is great here. I recommend the catch of the day, the duck confit, jumbo black tiger shrimp, wild blue crab feature, and the Thai steak salad. Draft beer, wine, cocktails (wine based) and cocktails are all fantastic as well. service was great. 5 stars!“

“Food was Hot and good and several seafood options! Excellent Service!“

“Food was excellent and staff was wonderful. If your in the area this should definitely be on your list of places to eat, you won’t be disappointed“

“Perfect place for our Father’s Day Lunch. The wings were very good and so was the nachos. Rachel is the manager and checked on us to make sure we had a great experience. You don’t have to stay at the Hilton to enjoy it. There’s a little tiki bar right on the beach also.“

“Pompano Grill is an incredible restaurant. The food, service and overall experience is first class all the way!! I personally think it is the best restaurant in Brevard County.“

“This place has GREAT food. Have been here a few times now and have not had a dish I havent loved.

They would easily get 5 stars if they staffed more/better. Every time I've been here there has been 1 or 2 servers struggling to keep up with the rush and it makes the experience not a good time. Spend alot of time waiting on refills and checks taking valuable time away from vacation.

Otherwise I would definitely recommend, maybe try going off hours will help the service issues.“

“We like the food here, and know the menu without even seeing it. we really go here because of the views. You can see the cruise ships departing and arriving from Port Canaveral. Some of them even dock right next to the Grills deck. Very fun location but gets crowded very fast. You can also see rocket launches from this location.“

“We love Goombay’s. From the first time we walked in, Goombay’s has been a friendly, welcoming business. The servers are very nice, efficient and fun. The food is delicious. The food and drink selection is the best. I love the customers. They’re friendly and outgoing. It’s always a good time. Mary is great. She’s a very kind lady. She not only values us as customers but has been very supportive of me as I’ve dealt with a health situation. She’s taken the time to sit with me, talk about her experiences, about my situation, offer options and totally support me during a difficult time. I can’t say enough positive things about her. I highly recommend Goombay’s for a great meal and good time!“

“The prime rib sandwich was great!“

“We ate at Long Doggers in Cocoa Beach for the first time tonight. Our waitress Tiffany was friendly, answered our questions and served us quickly with a smile. Food was as described and delicious. My husband had wings and a Caesar salad. While I had a very enjoyable Cobb Salad. We look forward to eating here again next time we are in Cocoa Beach.“

“We always enjoy our time at Seafood Atlantic when in the area. The ambiance sitting at the waterfront deck is so peaceful, enjoying the dolphins and pelicans. Our go-to meal is the crab boil for two, which includes snow crab, red shrimp, hardshell clams, PEI mussels, corn, and taters. It really gives you a nice sampling of what the menu offers. Everything is steamed to perfection and then marinated in fantastically seasoned butter sauce. A side order of chowder is what I get (perfection), but the Ceasar salad is quite tasty as well. This time, we also enjoyed the mini crab cake appetizer - mmmm. Service is always friendly, knowledgeable, and speedy. You won't regret enjoying a meal at Seafood Atlantic!“

“The manager connects the dots quietly and makes it work. Taylor warmly welcomes us always. Just lost Earnie to Orlando BFG. We adopted him years back. Vaughn and Adam are like family. We look forward to the staff almost as much as the food. Wife loves the Sea Bass. Be sure to ask for Vaughn or Adam and all will go well.🙂“

“Salt restaurant offers and all you can eat breakfast buffet or you can order off the menu. The pricing is structured so all the items off the menu are almost the exact same place as the buffet if you include a beverage. The breakfast was good. I enjoyed the omelette station and the Chobani yogurt. There’s plenty of things to choose from. It’s a good way to start your day before you get to the beach.“

“This place is amazing! The staff were very friendly, service was fantastic on a busy Saturday night. Restroom is clean. Would highly recommend!“

“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!!!“

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

“We checked out Branos on a whim and couldn't be happier that we did. The food was delicious! I had scallops and my husband had the lasagna. These were some of the BEST scallops I've had, they were large and cooked to perfection. We started with the arancini (rice balls stuffed with beef covered in sauce, we choose Alfredo) and we could have made a meal of these delectable little bites! Sydnie, our server was a delight making recommendations, and one of the best servers we've had in a long while. We will definitely be back. Oh, and if you like a sweet drink, be sure to ask to see the dessert menu as there were some great martinis and other drinks on there that weren't on the drink menu. We were too stuffed for dessert, but we'll save room next time!“

“the best fried shrimp's we've had in a long time“

“On the beach great view! Calamari was tough never got my fish sandwich cuban nachos where mediocre at best. Server never checked in and after my family was half way through their meal I finally waived him down. Never had a manager come to the table either.“

“Grills Riverside is an iconic spot to enjoy great food, bar and of course the best riverside views.
Live music typically on Friday-Sunday. Our favorite is Mahi plate, and a blackened Mahi sandwich hits the spot too!
This place is a must visit when in North Melbourne area, super convenient to beaches and PSFB.
Stop by and enjoy.
Oh, if you love to fish and catch, they cook your catch too!“

“food was delish! service was great nice peeps! made my visit wonderful“

“Great spot! Locals do it better.“

“As the owner of a local service business here in Cocoa, I have a deep appreciation for companies that consistently deliver quality, reliability, and a great customer experience—and Country Cookin Diner in Cocoa, FL absolutely does just that. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about their customers, which is something I value highly as the owner of Molly Maid. Great service isn’t easy to maintain day in and day out, but this team makes it look effortless. The food is exactly what you hope for in a classic diner—fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Whether you’re stopping in for a hearty breakfast before a busy workday or grabbing lunch in between appointments, Country Cookin Diner delivers consistent, satisfying meals that keep you coming back. What stands out most to me is their consistency and attention to detail. In my own business, I know how challenging it can be to maintain high standards across every customer interaction, and this diner clearly has strong systems and a great team culture in place to make that happen. If you’re in Cocoa, FL and looking for a dependable spot with great food and even better service, I highly recommend Country Cookin Diner. Supporting local businesses like this is what keeps our community strong—and this is one worth supporting. —Owner, Molly Maid“

“Just passing though and decided to check it out. Lots of dining options, indoors or out. If you opt for outside, it is pretty warm but a nice atmosphere! The menu has a wide variety. We had the Mac and cheese burger and the Jamaican jerk chicken tacos. I enjoyed the tacos, the burger was ok. Overall, not a bad place to eat and great location on the water!“

“I bought 4 friends for lunch on Saturday as this has been my favorite restaurant in Brevard County since the 70's. Even had my daughter's pre-wedding luncheon there. These 4 ladies had never been to the Cafe. Their meals were fabulous. The waitresses were amazing. We had a different waitress who took our coffee order. I did not get her name. She was blonde and short. She began to get rude and continued until we left. So what would have been a lovely experience, ended. They will never go back.“

“Great hospitality😊 very friendly atmosphere“

“Everything was wonderful both the food & service. We ordered three appetizers and they were all fabulous. The crab cakes, the blue crab mac & cheese & the mushroom flatbread filled us up so we did not need anything else. They had live music, which was great, but our table was near the automatic door. Everytime it opened, the music was way too loud. We should have moved to another table away from the doors, so just a warning for other diners.“

“Good food, great service in a low-key atmosphere. Going to be on our regular jaunts to Cocoa Beach.“

“I hate being forced to white so many letters“

“Highly recommended this place“

“Emily was fantastic, nice friendly and efficient! Kit the manager was so nice, came by the table talked to us, made sure everything was good and all was well. The food was great, the playlist was on point and the atmosphere was wonderful. We throughly enjoyed our experience! Thank you“

“It’s a great atmosphere every seat is a great seat.“

“Best hibachi in Brevard County“

“Loved this place, great food,great atmosphere and we loved our waitress Brook D,She was not only a sweet person but an excellent waitress..We will definitely be stopping by again ! Hopefully we will have the same waitress.... 😁“

“My husband were in Cocoa Beach for 3 days and had lunch at Sunset 2 times. The food was the usual bar & grill fare but the allure is the location. It is right on the Banana River and both times we were there we watched dolphins right from our table. It was enchanting! We are from Minnesota so watching the dolphins was quite a treat. One of our waitresses was A+. Without even asking she filled "to go" cups with our beverages without us asking for it. I guess she knew we were wide-eyed tourists!“

“The prime rib sandwich was great!“

“My wife and I came to this restaurant the night before our cruise and I must say the service and food was amazing. The atmosphere is great. Everyone was so professional and nice“

“We have eaten there before covid, ordered there tor years. Will never again. Food frozen at Costco would be better. It was frozen food reheated, horrible. We are so unhappy because we have eaten their food for years. No more!“