Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
We love the upper terrace of this restaurant for the view, great food, and endless selection of draft beers. We usually buy prosciutto di parma, cheeses and bread at the deli downstairs.
83 locals recommend
The Mansion
1218 E New Haven AveWe love the upper terrace of this restaurant for the view, great food, and endless selection of draft beers. We usually buy prosciutto di parma, cheeses and bread at the deli downstairs.
The best soft-serve ice cream around. The late-night and rainy day crowds will vouch for that.
15 locals recommend
Del's Freez
402 N Harbor City BlvdThe best soft-serve ice cream around. The late-night and rainy day crowds will vouch for that.
An informal and casual unique place for the biggest selection of hot dogs in town. Great for kids, and fun for adults.
27 locals recommend
Mustard's Last Stand
415 E New Haven AveAn informal and casual unique place for the biggest selection of hot dogs in town. Great for kids, and fun for adults.
Wednesdays for lunch are our favorite because of their Arroz con Pollo special.
27 locals recommend
El Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant
950 E Melbourne AveWednesdays for lunch are our favorite because of their Arroz con Pollo special.
The best Sushi in town. We love the Tuna Tostada and Scotty's (The sushi chef) daily specials.
66 locals recommend
Matt's Casbah
801 E New Haven AveThe best Sushi in town. We love the Tuna Tostada and Scotty's (The sushi chef) daily specials.
Best Salty and sweet crepes in town. We love to order a glass of apple cider with them.
24 locals recommend
La Crepe de France
707 E New Haven AveBest Salty and sweet crepes in town. We love to order a glass of apple cider with them.
Love to explore their pasta creations with exotic spices from the caribbean.
11 locals recommend
Island Pasta Co
903 East New Haven AvenueLove to explore their pasta creations with exotic spices from the caribbean.
A gourmet grocery market with tons of fresh fish and shellfish, a huge selection of prepared foods, and a bakery to die for. They also have a sit down cafe and restaurant.
57 locals recommend
Green Turtle Market
855 E Eau Gallie BlvdA gourmet grocery market with tons of fresh fish and shellfish, a huge selection of prepared foods, and a bakery to die for. They also have a sit down cafe and restaurant.
Upscale waterfront dining. Fantastic sunset view. More elegant setting great for a romantic or special evening out.
47 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Cafe
905 US-1Upscale waterfront dining. Fantastic sunset view. More elegant setting great for a romantic or special evening out.
One of best places in Melbourne to watch a Sunset and savor a dish of German Cuisine.
32 locals recommend
Cafe Coconut Cove
4210 S Hwy A1AOne of best places in Melbourne to watch a Sunset and savor a dish of German Cuisine.
Open only for dinner. If you are in the mood for fish this is definitely the place to go. The décor hasn’t been updated in a while, but the chef really does know how to prepare fish.
15 locals recommend
Islands Fish Grill
111 5th AveOpen only for dinner. If you are in the mood for fish this is definitely the place to go. The décor hasn’t been updated in a while, but the chef really does know how to prepare fish.
Great beach bar for drinks and appetizers with fantastic direct ocean front view.
68 locals recommend
Sand on the Beach
1005 Atlantic StGreat beach bar for drinks and appetizers with fantastic direct ocean front view.
There are pancake griddles on the tables to make your own pancakes. Pick your batter from Vegan/gluten free to Buttermilk and add Fun toppings like chocolate chip, marshmallows and Nutella. A total hit for families and kids!
56 locals recommend
Backwater
1904 Municipal LnThere are pancake griddles on the tables to make your own pancakes. Pick your batter from Vegan/gluten free to Buttermilk and add Fun toppings like chocolate chip, marshmallows and Nutella. A total hit for families and kids!
A brand new addition to Melbourne. We love sitting at the bar or at Chef Jeff Kainz’s Table for a real culinary experience. Our favorite are the mouth-watering burgers, appetizers and brick oven pizzas.
38 locals recommend
Ocean 302 Bar & Grill
302 Ocean AveA brand new addition to Melbourne. We love sitting at the bar or at Chef Jeff Kainz’s Table for a real culinary experience. Our favorite are the mouth-watering burgers, appetizers and brick oven pizzas.
Great Burgers in a retro-themed diner atmosphere. The best fries in town! (Many times done by the owners themselves who are French).
23 locals recommend
Burger Place
811 E New Haven AveGreat Burgers in a retro-themed diner atmosphere. The best fries in town! (Many times done by the owners themselves who are French).
Entertainment & Activities
Address: State Road 405, between Range Road and East Avenue SW. Use the city Orsino with GPS., Cape Canaveral, FL 32899 Learn about Nasa’s Space Program, and have fun doing so. Great for kids and adul
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
Address: State Road 405, between Range Road and East Avenue SW. Use the city Orsino with GPS., Cape Canaveral, FL 32899 Learn about Nasa’s Space Program, and have fun doing so. Great for kids and adul
A 75 acre facility that is home to more than 650 animals representing more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The zoo features many extraordinary animals
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdA 75 acre facility that is home to more than 650 animals representing more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The zoo features many extraordinary animals
Camp Holly Airboat Rides
6901 US-192Fun Airboat rides in the swamp.
Orlando and all its theme parks is 1 hour 15 minutes away from the house. Perfect to spend a full day of action and relax back home.
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando and all its theme parks is 1 hour 15 minutes away from the house. Perfect to spend a full day of action and relax back home.
In the mood for some action? Head to Andretti and race in one of their 5 Go-Kart tracks, play in their 18-hole miniature golf course, test you batting skills in their batting cages, play lazer tag, et
103 locals recommend
Andretti Thrill Park
3960 S Babcock StIn the mood for some action? Head to Andretti and race in one of their 5 Go-Kart tracks, play in their 18-hole miniature golf course, test you batting skills in their batting cages, play lazer tag, et
Drinks & Nightlife
The best burger in town. They have live music after 10 pm and a really fun bar.
The Firehouse Restaurant and Lounge
923 E New Haven AveThe best burger in town. They have live music after 10 pm and a really fun bar.
The best rustic décor in town. Great craft beer selection on tap, atmosphere and comfort bar food. When a popular game is on, it suddenly becomes the hippest sports bar in town.
32 locals recommend
Copperhead Tavern
205 5th AveThe best rustic décor in town. Great craft beer selection on tap, atmosphere and comfort bar food. When a popular game is on, it suddenly becomes the hippest sports bar in town.
A Fun Restaurant and Irish Pub. Great for casual lunch, Irish Brunch on Sundays and happy hour. Our fave: The 18 Cent Soup!
101 locals recommend
Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven AveA Fun Restaurant and Irish Pub. Great for casual lunch, Irish Brunch on Sundays and happy hour. Our fave: The 18 Cent Soup!
Essentials
National Gourmet Chain supermarket. It is approx. 20 minutes away from the house. It is the go to place to get amazing prepared foods, fresh and great ingredients.
The Fresh Market
6385 N Wickham RdNational Gourmet Chain supermarket. It is approx. 20 minutes away from the house. It is the go to place to get amazing prepared foods, fresh and great ingredients.
Great Meat and cold cut selection. Home Made Desserts. Don’t forget the best Key Lime pie in Melbourne. A true Florida Classic. Local’s tip: Sample a free cold beer while you wait at the deli counter.
Petty's Meat Market
1616 S Babcock StGreat Meat and cold cut selection. Home Made Desserts. Don’t forget the best Key Lime pie in Melbourne. A true Florida Classic. Local’s tip: Sample a free cold beer while you wait at the deli counter.
Originally wholesale distributors of food, they now have a huge retail front (and expanding!) with the best produce in the area.
8 locals recommend
Downtown Produce Market and More
7856 Ellis RdOriginally wholesale distributors of food, they now have a huge retail front (and expanding!) with the best produce in the area.
Local Grocery Chain that has everything you need related to groceries.
12 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Melbourne Shopping Center
1411 S Babcock StLocal Grocery Chain that has everything you need related to groceries.
Shopping
Several youth Fast Fashion sores like H&M, Aeropostale, Hollister and American Eagle Outfitters. Dicks Sporting Goods and Macy’s Anchor the mall.
35 locals recommend
Melbourne Square Mall
1700 W New Haven AveSeveral youth Fast Fashion sores like H&M, Aeropostale, Hollister and American Eagle Outfitters. Dicks Sporting Goods and Macy’s Anchor the mall.
Surfing essentials plus a great selection of beach clothing, swimwear and beach shoes and gear.
32 locals recommend
Longboard House
101 5th AveSurfing essentials plus a great selection of beach clothing, swimwear and beach shoes and gear.
From lures to boats this massive outdoor sports store is paradise for any outdoor sports lover.
Bass Pro Shops
750 Bass Pro Dr NEFrom lures to boats this massive outdoor sports store is paradise for any outdoor sports lover.
Ron Jon’s Flagship Cocoa Beach Store is the world’s largest surf shop at 52,000 square feet. It is open 24 hours a day. They also have a Summer Surf Camp. www.ronjonsurfschool.com/programs/kids-summer-camp
346 locals recommend
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnRon Jon’s Flagship Cocoa Beach Store is the world’s largest surf shop at 52,000 square feet. It is open 24 hours a day. They also have a Summer Surf Camp. www.ronjonsurfschool.com/programs/kids-summer-camp