Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Space Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pompano Grill

4.9

4.9 (910)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

We are a small family owned and operated restaurant that pride ourselves on curating a beautiful blend of ambiance, service, and food that is cooked from scratch. Pompano Grill offers a variety of dishes to satisfy any palate and to celebrate any life moment, or just celebrate life itself. Our specialty is our preparation of fresh locally caught seafood. We cook from the heart and serve all of our guests as if they are family. Come and join us at our table for dinner, see you soon!

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Kim

Dined 5 days ago

We went early evening on a Tuesday night so it was not too crowded and the noise level was low. The service was fine and the food was really good. Decent atmosphere, comfortable seating as well. One of the better restaurants in town.

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4.9

4.9 (1421)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Islands Fish Grill is focused on what the restaurant is known for – serving up high-quality fresh fish, mainly caught off the shores of Florida, prepared in a variety of unique and creative ways. Chef Jared and Chef Nate filet fish daily to ensure only the freshest fish is brought your table. They pride themselves in pairing bright, colorful sides to enhance the natural flavor profile of the seafood. Less than a block from the beach, the casual atmosphere, and friendly service makes the experience complete. Fresh Fish, Florida Beer and Friendly Service makes for a great dining experience.

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Casey

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing meal that we are all still talking about! The catch of the day is so fresh and changed frequently. Get the onion crusted option, and the fried spinach!

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Popular dish

Onion Crusted

LUNA Food & Wine

4.9

4.9 (489)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Merritt Island

About the restaurant

Join us for one-of-a-kind fine dining in a casual beach setting!! We are now offering a cash discount. All menu items reflect cash prices.

Special Requests?
Do you have dietary concerns? Questions about an upcoming event? Phone or drop us a line, and we'll get back to you soon!

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Jaime

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Fabulous from start to finish! We had read the reviews so we all ordered the salmon and it was excellent. The tuna appetizer and beet salad were also delicious. The martinis were excellent, a generous pour. We will definitely go back again the next time we visit Cocoa Beach.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (959)

$31 to $50

American

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Located In Downtown Cocoa Beach, Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar offers an eclectic view to wine bar cuisine!
Inspired by the restaurants and bars of New York, we offer creative fine dining foods served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual restaurant environment. Our menu, prepared by Chef Jason Bunin, is sure to have something for everyone.
From the time you walk through the door to the time you leave, you will see there is nothing ordinary about Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar. Every dinner, dessert and brunch provides an opportunity for an unforgettable experience. You can have an ordinary dining experience anywhere, just not here!

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Henry

Dined 4 days ago

Incredible food and wine selection. Service is fast and the waitstaff is very knowledgeable. The music was a bit too loud, but that may be only for dinner service.

Skewers Mediterranean Grille

4.8

4.8 (821)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Skewers is pushing the limits into a new era of Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine.

For more than 20 years, Skewers has been dedicated to offering our guests some of the boldest, most creative flavors of Mediterranean Cuisine. We have always believed that a fantastic dinner begins with fantastic ingredients. That"s why we only use the freshest foods available in creating our dishes. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives are present in our cuisine and we individually prepare every dish to order.

Our amazing variety of skewers includes mouthwatering kabobs of lamb, tenderloin, and garlic chicken, to name a few. Everyday, our chefs create fresh seafood specialties guaranteed to delight your palate. For the more daring, we offer fabulous east Mediterranean choices with a Middle Eastern flair. Try the Yogurt Kafta Kabob, Stuffed Kibbeh, or Mousakhan for a whole new experience in cuisine.

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DianeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jacob was our server last night and I have to say that he was impeccable! What a professional and personable addition to wonderful friends and food! Everything is served quickly and right from their kitchen thanks to their "food runners" and Jacob was swift to follow up and make sure we were delighted with our selections! The owner must be very proud of the quality of food and service that his restaurant delivers! Always a fun delicous experience at SKEWERS! MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!

Le French Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (669)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Contemporary French Restaurant

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Danny

Dined 2 days ago

A great, small and elegant French restaurant with outstanding food and service. The staff is exceptional.

The Fat Snook

4.8

4.8 (1133)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Fat Snook!
We are a casual beachside restaurant packed with a tremendous passion for fresh, local seafood, top quality seasonal ingredients, and hand selected boutique-style wines and craft beers from
across the world.
Since opening in May of 2007, The Fat Snook has been dedicated to supporting local purveyors; Which has enabled us to showcase some of the finest ingredients Florida has to offer.

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Lucinda

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Omg…a food experience!!! So amazing. The first bite was an explosion of flavors, Caribbean flair amazing!!! I wish I could describe how happy this meal and moment made me feel!! Don’t judge, literal tears :)

Crush XI

4.7

4.7 (720)

$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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Tommie

Dined 4 days ago

I love going to crush 11!! Everything there is so delicious and all the cocktails are amazing!! I was surprised it was busy on a Tuesday night. Our server was Nicole and she was so sweet!! The only thing I took a star off for was it took a while to get our food and drinks. Granted it was busy, so I’m sure that’s why, but it did take longer than expected. Other than that, this place is spectacular! I do miss when they changed up their menu seasonally. They don’t do that anymore and it makes me sad. I do think this place needs to have seasonal cocktails or seasonal specials or something to spice it up a bit.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

4.7

4.7 (464)

$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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GeorginaVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Jamie our server was great! We were a group of 6 on a friends getaway from pa/nj to Melbourne Beach for a few days- ocean 302 was close to our air BnB and did not dissapoont. If your visiting its worth checking out!

Sage Bistro

4.2

4.2 (1158)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

We want you to feel at home at Sage Bistro, Cape Canaveral Florida. We offer a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Families, friends, and even pets (on a leash) are invited to experience the Floridian vibes that Sage Bistro provides. Enjoy lunch or dinner and select from an array of food items. You can enjoy everything from homemade burgers, gourmet hoagies and homemade soups to our fresh salads, seafood, steak, veal, chicken, pork, and homemade pasta options. Compliment your experience with a selection of fine liquors, wines and beers from around the world! We also have a kid friendly menu which of course includes ice cream! Outside seating is cozy and dog-friendly.

If you're lucky, you may even see a rocket launch out of Kennedy Space Center which can be viewed right from our restaurant. We are also conveniently located just about a half mile from the Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon's Surf Shop.

Great food, great service in a great atmosphere-Sage Bistro!

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KathleenVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Sarah / Santa was an awesome server !! She was attentive to details and made a dinning experience lots of fun. enjoyable and memorable ( she took a picture of us and our friends) The food was great as always. One of my favorite place to go when we are visiting FL!!

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