39 Best American Restaurants near Patrick Air Force Base

“I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CHARLEYS!!!! the food is good. but the management and the service in the Charleys cheesesteak in St Augustine Florida in the Walmart is horrible! I was overcharged by more than $4 and their signs all over the place quoting the correct price. the manager was nowhere to be found so the cashier called her and they still refused to adjust my charge. there is no way to get in touch with corporate the phone number that I did find sounded like it was in China. she said that there was no corporate phone number. I think it's very serious matter when I restaurant cannot be contacted about one of their stores and their managers.“

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

“Comfy atmosphere.Family & pet friendly.Super selections on Menu,delicious food each time,consistent. Love the decor,staff & owners always there.Its a party every day & night.Super place for a date,girls' night,family dinner,celebration or alone.You are one of the family.Made a lot of new friends,too.Go for the delicious food & gain new friends ❤️ Their heart is in it.“

“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.“

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

“Great spot! Locals do it better.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“A cool aspect about this place is the the building is a large tiki hut that gives off a real island atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and quick to serve you. The food is good, better than other food in the area. The price makes sense for the quality and quantity. All around good experience“

“What a great addition to Cocoa Beach! So safe, welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. Beautiful decor, they did it right! And I am now a kombucha fan!! Thank you!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“We had a real late lunch and stopped in Fish Camp for some snacks about 7:30pm. Its my first time here and it was great. The restaurant is clean and staff are really welcoming. We ordered the pretzel, cheesecake, and milk & cookies. Everything was great, but those cookies are outstanding ❤️ Im sure everything on the menu is solid, but order the cookies, you won't regret it.“

“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.“

“the best people that work“

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

“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!“

“We had an amazing brunch for Mothers Day! 11 of us and everyone loved their food and service was great!“

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

“Today we came in and the host was not the brightest! My elder mother walks with a walker and the host took her down the most narrow path and watched as she hit every chair and then didn't even orfer to help or move them. Of course this instantly upset us all. Then she left the menus on the table and walked away as my mother was still walking up the ramp! We sat down and the waiter came over, Marcus P he was absolutely amazing 👏 listened to my mother as she told him how embarrassing that was for her and how upset she was and he just listened and completely went ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR OUR TABLE. HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND TOOK GREAT CARE OF US. HE CHANGED THE OUT COME OF OUR VISIT. THANK YOU MARCUS 😊 🙏. ALSO THANK YOU TO THE COOK AS WELL YOU PREPARED THE FOOD QUICKLY AND IT CAME OUT TASTY. THANK YOU.“

“This restaurant inside the Doubletree always has a great breakfast—and it’s not just for hotel guests. Even as locals, myself and my parents dine here frequently. Their breakfast buffet has a great selection at a good price. Jenna, Anthony, Manny, and the whole crew here are always very accommodating. Check them out!“

“Our go to burger place. Their French burger with bison is amazing.“

“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!“

“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“

“Known Dylan for a long time. Great food Awesome service“

“4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I like our new Miller’s Ale House! Great selection of beers, of course . Maddie, or aka mad dog was a great bartender. And the food is good …not gonna get any Michelin stars but no complaints! Lunch specials are awesome , where else can you get a meal for eight bucks anymore?“

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

“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“

“The prime rib sandwich was great!“

“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“

“We have a wild two year old who makes eating out difficult. We heard this restaurant was kid friendly with a water area for littles to play so we decided to check it out while we were out in the area. We had a great experience! My son could have played there in the water all day if we let him. We sat outdoors in a shady area and watched him play as we ate our lunch. Win win! I got the chicken Philly (minus the mushrooms and marinara) and it was great! My husband got the buffalo chicken wrap and also enjoyed his. Both were much bigger than we had expected! We probably didn’t need to order sides (fries and onion rings) or could have shared one side between the two of us but that’s okay! We know for next time! My two littles got the kids chicken tenders and grilled cheese. I’m a big sweet tea girl but kind of picky. The tea was good! 🙌 Our server was also great and very friendly!“

“My wife and I went out for a quick dinner and stopped in to Seaside Florida Grill. We had a very early dinner like 515 so the restaurant was not crowded and to our surprise, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the appetizers, the soup and the main dish. We both had one of their specialty drinks as well as a martini and they were really well made with a lot of flavor. The key lime sea scallops were cooked to perfection and were at a good temperature. The lobster bisque was a big bowl which I ended up eating most of it, but didn’t know how large the portion was going to be so I only ate what I knew I could finish my main meal. I had the surf and turf and it was really tasty and my wife had the chipotle muscles. We will definitely be back and try to pick a time where the atmosphere is a little bit more lively. The server was also very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Didn’t wanna leave her out. She was great.“

“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.“

“Food and atmosphere were great! The taste of the food was delicious. However my reservations were at 2:30 and by the time I finished my meal and went to get dessert, there were only a few selections left. I would like to see all the dessert varieties available until everyone is done with their meal.“

“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“

“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“