24 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!“

“Dejlig frokost vi fik rejer med pasta og laks“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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)“

“We picked this restaurant based on the menu having a solid fresh fish selection. It was a good choice. First, the blackened triple tail fish was possibly the best fish I've had in recent memory - moist, tender and flakey. Our server, (a lovely young woman named Jordyn, I believe), recommended the scampi sauce to complement it which was a surprisingly awesome choice. The fried Brussels sprouts were also delicious. The crap cake and seafood Alfredo were also excellent.
There were a few service errors but I only took off one star because of the way they made up for them. Very professional and exactly the way to handle the occasional error. The manager visited our table several times to make sure we were happy wth everything.
Would definitely come back if we are ever in the area again.“

“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! 😊❤️“

“We were at the Cocoa Beach location. The first thing I had was their signature crabcake grilled cheese. Unbelievable! It was so good, we went back a second time! go get some!“

“Server know there Menu well and great service“

“The freshest seafood in Cocoa Beach. Friendly staff, best atmosphere.“

“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!“

“Excellent chicken wings as well as other appetizers and drinks. Lovely for a bite or a beverage by the water or to dine at the end of a beach day. The had warming lanterns out for the cool temps on our last visit that kept us more than toasty.“

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

“I cannot imagine how this place gets anything other than a 5 star review except there should be an option for 6 stars

Food - are you freakin’ kidding me. Amazing

Service - the only thing that could have been better is if they read our damn minds and just brought the food

I strongly recommend you try this place. Anything less than a 5 star is a joke“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.🙂“

“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 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!“

“Love the atmosphere, however I feel during the very hot summers perhaps outdoor fans would be helpful not just to your staff but also your outdoor patrons btw love the nano windows to block the wind during colder months😊 ty for being one of the BEST spots on the river. I will add a little more to my review. You need to really keep up with your outside area. Lights are burnt out and things are not being maintained from what I can say. I've been there often. So I do notice start paying attention to your Riverside. Location, as it does, need a little love and maintenance. Most assuredly lights, and maybe some extra patio heaters, just f .y.i... A lot of the lights along the upper deck are burnt out or completely gone. Don't forget the stepchild on the river. Although I still love it there, 🥰“