Around Town
Restaurants
Come early to get a seat. Very popular. Good Pub Grub and extensive draft beer selections. Many screens for sports, including Premier League Football.
101 locals recommend
Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven AveCome early to get a seat. Very popular. Good Pub Grub and extensive draft beer selections. Many screens for sports, including Premier League Football.
Visit for a fabulous Italian meal, and excellent filet mignon! Very professional staff. Arrive hungry!
15 locals recommend
The Dove III Restaurant
836 E New Haven AveVisit for a fabulous Italian meal, and excellent filet mignon! Very professional staff. Arrive hungry!
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
635 East New Haven AvenueNew Local Favorite! Great salads, too! Takeout.
Older crowd, generous "pours" at happy hour, marina views, and a good menu.
18 locals recommend
Ichabod's Dockside Bar & Grill
2210 Front StOlder crowd, generous "pours" at happy hour, marina views, and a good menu.
Excellent burgers(vegan option), chicken sandwich, all on home-made brioche buns. Milk shakes, beer & sodas.
Casual, with out-door seating, 50's rock-n-roll on the jukebox.
23 locals recommend
Burger Place
811 E New Haven AveExcellent burgers(vegan option), chicken sandwich, all on home-made brioche buns. Milk shakes, beer & sodas.
Casual, with out-door seating, 50's rock-n-roll on the jukebox.
Takeout low-country shrimp boil, crab, and grits. (Must love butter!)
37 locals recommend
Melbourne Seafood Station
2001 S Harbor City BlvdTakeout low-country shrimp boil, crab, and grits. (Must love butter!)
El Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant
950 E Melbourne AveAuthentic Cuban food, down on Crane Creek.
Lagoon views. In-house bottle shop. Overflow parking across the street at the boat ramp parking lot.
83 locals recommend
The Mansion
1218 E New Haven AveLagoon views. In-house bottle shop. Overflow parking across the street at the boat ramp parking lot.
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with river and marina view.
63 locals recommend
Chart House
2250 Front StHigh-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with river and marina view.
Korean BBQ and authentic Korean dishes. Take-out menu.
11 locals recommend
MANGETSU SUSHI BAR & KOREAN BBQ LLC
841 E New Haven AveKorean BBQ and authentic Korean dishes. Take-out menu.
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill - Melbourne
1120 N Harbor City BlvdGreat view! Seafood and active bar.
This is our go-to for seafood. Locally caught - very fresh!
Beer & wine only.
15 locals recommend
Islands Fish Grill
111 5th AveThis is our go-to for seafood. Locally caught - very fresh!
Beer & wine only.
Burgers, dogs, baskets, local seafood, T-shirts and flip flops.
Outdoor dining available. Friendly staff.
59 locals recommend
Longdoggers
890 N Miramar AveBurgers, dogs, baskets, local seafood, T-shirts and flip flops.
Outdoor dining available. Friendly staff.
Contemporary venue dishing up steaks, seafood, pastas & wine, plus live music & a courtyard lounge.
17 locals recommend
Ember & Oak
712 E New Haven AveContemporary venue dishing up steaks, seafood, pastas & wine, plus live music & a courtyard lounge.
Bars & Nightlife
The Landing Rooftop
801 East Strawbridge AvenueAtop the Melby Hotel, great views, apps, and full menu.
Mainstreet Pub
705 E New Haven AveLarge outdoor music venue, good eats!
Award-winning craft beers, solid menu, reasonably priced.
19 locals recommend
Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
1002 E New Haven AveAward-winning craft beers, solid menu, reasonably priced.
Iron Oak Post
2023 Melbourne Ct57 draft beers, extensive spirits, entertainment and trivia nights.
Breakfast Spots
Some tables with make-your-own pancake griddles. Portions are generous and staff is very friendly.
56 locals recommend
Backwater
1904 Municipal LnSome tables with make-your-own pancake griddles. Portions are generous and staff is very friendly.
La Crepe de France
707 E New Haven AveAuthentic French crepes and more! Champagne cocktails!
905 Cafe
908 E New Haven AveGood food, good service!
Beachside Cafe
109 5th AveBig breakfast over the causeway.
Attractions
Space Geek nirvana! Atlantis exhibit made me tear up. Recommend taking the bus tour first thing - beat the crowds. Saturn V rocket is truly awesome.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WaySpace Geek nirvana! Atlantis exhibit made me tear up. Recommend taking the bus tour first thing - beat the crowds. Saturn V rocket is truly awesome.
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdBesides animals; kayak trail, zip line, event venue.
Captain Charlie is an awesome guide! Top-rate airboat, noise cancelling headphones, local knowledge - off-the-charts!
Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides
Malabar Road NorthwestCaptain Charlie is an awesome guide! Top-rate airboat, noise cancelling headphones, local knowledge - off-the-charts!
Shopping
Glitter Alley
821 E New Haven AveUnique gifts and clothing.
The Chandlery: Serendipity Gifts
806 East New Haven AvenueScented items and gifts.
Coastal Cloth Baby & Co.
835 East New Haven AvenueAdorable baby and children's clothes and swimwear.
From Olives and Grapes...
912 E New Haven AveGourmet olive oil and balsamic. Great 'last minute' gift idea!
Parks & Nature
Spessard Holland South Beach Park
2525 S Hwy A1AFree parking, restroom on-site.
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NEOld Florida, alligators and all!
De Soto Park
When the temperature dips, the manatees appear! Parking
Per car fee, vendors, restrooms, food, fishing jetty, beach, tidal pool
170 locals recommend
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Sebastian Inlet State ParkPer car fee, vendors, restrooms, food, fishing jetty, beach, tidal pool
Cool off in this natural hammock. Bobcats and coyotes hide out here. Restroom facilities.
15 locals recommend
Erna Nixon Park
1200 Evans RdCool off in this natural hammock. Bobcats and coyotes hide out here. Restroom facilities.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Melbourne Shopping Center
1411 S Babcock StDeli, bakery, pharmacy.
Djon's Village Market
249 5th AveStock up for your picnic on your way to the beach.