Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Le French Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (709)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Contemporary French Restaurant

Top review

Kelly

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Excellent experience with food, service and overall dining experience. Brought my mom for her birthday. We had a wonderful meal including delicious drinks.

Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1035)

$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!

Top review

Tracy

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food. Service is friendly, knowledgeable, efficient but not annoying, hovering at your elbow. Always a good night out with excellent food in a non-stuffy setting

Islands Fish Grill

4.9

4.9 (1528)

$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.

Top review

Lawrence

Dined 5 days ago

The table was ready at reservation time despite the restaurant being busy. Excellent food. Excellent service. I will be back!

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Popular dish

Onion Crusted

Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

4.9 (905)

$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

Gavin

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was worth the price! Absolutely delicious.

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Popular dish

Seafood Crepe

Pompano Grill

4.8

4.8 (954)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Pompano Grill is a refined dining destination in Cocoa Beach, where gracious hospitality meets elevated cuisine. Owned by Jackie Sampson and featuring the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Ricardo Molinari, we specialize in prime steaks, house-crafted pastas, and impeccably prepared local seafood. Each dish is thoughtfully composed and complemented by a meticulously curated wine list, offering a truly bespoke dining experience. With personalized service and an intimate ambiance, every visit is designed to be both memorable and meaningful. We invite you to dine with us and savor the exceptional.

Top review

TonyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Tile fish special was delicious. And the meatball appetizer was amazing 😋

The Fat Snook

4.8

4.8 (1217)

$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.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was excellent!! We ordered our whole meal off the happy hour menu and it was all so good and filling!!

Crush XI

4.8

4.8 (775)

$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 APPETIZERS!
If you don't find the reservation time you are looking for, Please call us to book at (321) 312-6070

Top review

WaltVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Crush is a phenomenal place to spend a Saturday evening date night. The food, service and ambiance is second to none. Nicole is an amazing person and server. Thank you!

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

4.8

4.8 (545)

$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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RhondaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food was surprisingly good. The service was wonderful. And the homemade pasta was delicious!

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Experience

Risotto Tasting with Wine Pairing

Rebellion Beachside Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (46)

$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!

Top review

caseyVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

If you are looking for something unique, very flavorful food and a drink menu that will blow your mind and taste buds , this is the place , very small menu but it comes with a punch and the flavors are outstanding ! Thank you for a great time !

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Experience

Rebellion Beachside Bar and Bistro Tasting Menu

Experience

Rebellion Beachside Bar & Bistro Drag Brunch

Yellow Dog Cafe

4.8

4.8 (644)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Comfort food with a flareTM

Top review

Karen

Dined 4 days ago

Always a fantastic dining experience. The service , food quality, waterfront location, valet, generous cocktails and a creative menu is what makes this my first choice when entertaining guests. Thank you

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