Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

4.9 (868)

$31 to $50

Steak

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge features a unique and delicious selection of small plates and dinner entrees, as well an eclectic offering of specialty wines and signature martinis. So whether you crave something exotic, like Warm Mediterranean Octopus Salad, or a classic favorite, like a N.Y. Strip, don’t just dine out. Be dazzled. And from appetizers to drinks to dessert, come to Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge, where every dish has a zip—and creative zest is everything.

Top review

Vesna

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best restaurants in Melbourne! Great service and great food.

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Popular dish

Seafood Crepe

Crush XI

4.8

4.8 (750)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Crush XI is a casually hip gathering place serving up Rustic American Cookery, boutique style wines and thoughtfully crafted cocktails.
Crush XI is located in Historic Downtown Melbourne in The Iconic FlatIron Building.
The charm of the restaurant is complimented by the original brickwork and tin ceilings in this circa 1920's building.
Crush XI has a chef driven menu that changes seasonally.
Our staff will graciously walk you through the offerings on the menu.
The cocktail program is award winning!
We approach cocktails much like we approach food...thoughtfully made from scratch everyday.
Our uniquely domestic wine selection is a nod and a wink to our namesake, Crush, celebrating the crush of the grapes and the harvest in wine country.
Join us for our NEW Happy Hour!
EVERYDAY from 4-6pm - Enjoy modified cocktail pricing and 1/2 off ALL APPETIZERS!
If you don't find the reservation time you are looking for, Please call us to book at (321) 312-6070

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Service amazing a bit over priced. Adorable place.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

4.8

4.8 (82)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cocoa

About the restaurant

The mission of Milpa team is to honor the food, essence and culture of Mexico by offering uniquely prepared dishes from scratch with only the best possible ingredients and service.

The Milpa concept is to feature modern Mexican cuisine and flavors from all parts of Mexico from Baja California to Jalisco to Oaxaca.

We specialize in making our own tortilla and variety of salsas from scratch no one else has.

At Milpa there is an attention to details that take each dish up a notch by our chef the cuisine Chef Dickson Fernandez that serves each taco with it's own beer complements and balances all the ingredients for each perfectly.

Our cocktail menu focuses on agave based drinks with a concentration on Mezcal. our wine list brings you great Mexican wines hard to find along with many others that pair well with our dishes.

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RickG

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

Very good authentic Mexican food. Great flavors and the service was very good.

Rebellion Beachside Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (31)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Cocoa Beach's premier destination for delicious bites and handcrafted cocktails! Indulge in a menu that features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and innovative dishes. Our craft cocktail bar showcases unique creations, and our carefully curated selection of natural wines is perfect for wine enthusiasts. Join us for a vibrant dining experience where every sip and bite tells a story. Come taste the difference!

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SharonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Bartender was fab! He knew his wines and made a great espresso martini. Food: amazing! The oyster stew is a dish of complex art. So satisfying. One word, go!

Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne

4.7

4.7 (5928)

$30 and under

Seafood

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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BrianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Experience was great, terrific service, excellent food, my guests had a great evening Start to finish everything was five stars, including the server and valet The teenagers at the hostess stand would benefit from professional training, or hire adults

The Melting Pot - Melbourne-Viera, FL

4.7

4.7 (860)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Brevard’s favorite special occasion restaurant! The Melting Pot offers a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. “The Melting Pot is pure entertainment,” declares The New York Times. Whether it is celebrating a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, bridal shower, graduation, or just a Ladies Night Out, The Melting Pot is sure to help enhance any special occasion. Spend your evening relaxing through our dining experience, and let our attentive servers guide you through our selections of fondues, martinis and fine wines. Visit us for lunch to enjoy a scenic view in our newly renovated covered patio. With a variety of featured martinis and spirits, The Melting Pot guarantees a dining experience like no other. Winner of an “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine.

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EricaVIP

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

We had a great time! George really did a great job. He is a very knowledgeable server and we definitely will recommend him! Thank you staff! We will be back!

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Experience

Celebrate Mom!

Djon's Steak & Lobster House

4.6

4.6 (2415)

$31 to $50

Steak

Melbourne

About the restaurant

A fine dining experience in Melbourne Beach. Djon's offers classic fine dining plus a wonderful, fun piano bar with live music every night. Djon's Steak and Lobster House offers a sumptuous menu with Certified Angus Beef Steaks, Prime New York Strips, Lamb Chops, Veal Chops and Seafood. Classic favorites such as the Steamed Lobster and Filet Mignon keep customers coming back.

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ChrisA

Dined 3 days ago

The food and service were fabulous! We sat outside on the terrace and it was a beautiful evening. Our server was very helpful and friendly. We had the filet and lobster. So yummy.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Usda Prime New York Strip 14 oz

Popular dish

Shrimp Scampi

Estampa Gaucha - Melbourne

4.6

4.6 (739)

$31 to $50

Brazilian

Melbourne

About the restaurant

In the extreme south of Brazil, there is a land of rich and strong rural traditions, families have been gathering on weekends, for centuries , to celebrate life around a barbecue"CHURRASCO". There they talk, laugh, dance, enjoy themselves and specialize in grilling many types of meat. Thus, the CHURRASCO became the best representation, the "Trademark" or as the Brazilians say, "ESTAMPA" of the GAÚCHO lifestyle, such Denomination is given to the inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, the most southern state of Brazil. Today, here at ESTAMPA GAÚCHA, with great pride, we bring you the best of our churrasco, our culture. We are looking forward to show our hospitality and win your loyalty for the excellence of our food and services. Come and experience this reality. Make your reservation and join our family.

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Rosemarie

Dined 4 days ago

This was our first time, we came to celebrate my dad’s 92nd birthday. The food, atmosphere, staff, attention to detail, quality, quantity were outstanding! Five stars for this place and we WILL be back!!!

Ocean 302

4.5

4.5 (491)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Melbourne

About the restaurant

A casual and family-friendly Scratch Farm to Table restaurant serving hearty portions of comfort fare in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Ocean 302 Bar & Grill invites residents and visitors alike to taste a blend of American and international items. The menu at Ocean 302 is diverse with elegant items that are healthy and sure to satisfy. Popular fare includes Catch of the day fish, 302 Filet, Shrimps, Fish & Chips, Yellowfin Tuna, Burgers, Brick Oven Pizza & many more.

Try a brick oven pizza at Ocean 302 Bar & Grill. Specialty pizzas.

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JohnVVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food and service. Love Friday night Jazz, creates a lot of energy.

The Landing Rooftop

4.1

4.1 (615)

$31 to $50

American

Melbourne

About the restaurant

The Landing Rooftop at Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

The interior space is rich and bold with charming appeal. The exterior terrace and lounge area offer sweeping views of the Indialantic River and the Atlantic Ocean. The featured art pieces highlight Downtown Melbourne's local artists and talent.

Parking information: Guests are offered complimentary valet parking for up to 3 hours at the hotel, self-parking on the street side, or at Downtown Melbourne's Parking Garage located diagonally across from the hotel. Cameras monitor the garage at all times.

Please note, that outdoor seating is not guaranteed. We will try to accommodate your request as best we can. We look forward to hosting you at The Landing Rooftop!

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katVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing views and amazing food. Best place for brunch

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