Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Heidi's Fine Dining Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (202)

$31 to $50

German

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

OpenTable will be for reservations on our Restaurant side. For our Jazz Club where you can enjoy dinner and a show, please check out our website www.heidisjazzclub.com/events to reserve your table in the club.

Austrian born and trained chef, Armin Rinoessl, invites you to the coziest romantic place in Brevard County for a 5-star, fine dining experience.
Try our Signature Weiner Schnitzel, Dover Sole or our famous Oktoberfest plate. For dessert, try our delicious Homemade Apple Strudel, Chocolate Truffle or Malakoff.
We have an extensive wine list & full bar.
Live pianist every night in the restaurant or dine in the club for some of the best live entertainment in Brevard County.
Heidi's Jazz Club and Restaurant is fine dining at its best and offers 5-star service.

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Nicholas

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

We were seated on time, the service was excellent, the food was delicious and the piano music was spectacular.

The Fat Snook

4.9

4.9 (1114)

$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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Lawrence

Dined 2 days ago

The food was fantastic. The service was impeccable. We celebrated my wife's and her brother's birthdays, and Erica made that very special. Our compliments also to the chef!

Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

4.9

4.9 (62)

$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 Andreyna Maldonado 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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Vincent

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Just moved to the area and this was the first restaurant we tried. Great food, friendly staff, will be returning for sure.

Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (927)

$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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Ronald

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and very good service ! We will definitely be back.

LUNA Food & Wine

4.9

4.9 (467)

$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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Cristi

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

I highly recommend this restaurant! It is a great place to take a date or meet a friend. The ambience is intimate and quaint. The food was great as well. A shout out to Kate, our server. Not only was she professional, she was personable and accommodating. She gave service like an owner would give it. I patronized the restaurant two days prior and I voiced a concern on my review. The owner immediately called me to address my concern, therefore, I returned two days later to eat again. I was not disappointed! I can't wait to return next year when I am in town.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Islands Fish Grill

4.9

4.9 (1396)

$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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Davidvip

Dined 4 days ago

We chose the Island Fish Grill from the Open Table app allowing for proximity to our hotel. The service from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out was nothing short of outstanding. From Miles our server, who had such an easy way about his approach to his knowledge of the menu to the Service Assistant (wish I had caught his name) who was accommodating and friendly and service oriented also. The two made a great team. Our food was phenomenal! My wife had the Prix Fixe menu with Sheepshead fish and I had the Crab Cakes. The food was served hot and tasty and was a great value! We will definitely return. On a side note, the reservation stated it was my wife's birthday and Miles brought our to go dessert with a candle in it for him! Again, nothing short of fantastic for the whole evening.

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Popular dish

Onion Crusted

Le French Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (660)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Contemporary French Restaurant

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James

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

I was greeted by our most gracious waitress who helped me with my sister who’s suffers from Parkinson’s. She was really kind and sat us at the perfect table. The food was delicious and served with a smile. This is a great spot!

Pompano Grill

4.9

4.9 (897)

$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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Tracy

Dined 2 days ago

Our friends are in town for their anniversary and always want to go to Pompano Grill because they love the food. They even got a special anniversary card signed by the staff. The new menu is great and everything we had was amazing - Meatball appetizer, Tuna appetizer, steaks and scallops with ravioli - all excellent. Thank you Jackie and Chef Ricardo for our great meals and Austin for the exceptional service - as always.

Crush XI

4.9

4.9 (699)

$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 6 days ago

Shared an appetizer of Brie with blueberries. It was so delicious. Main course was the catch of the day which was grouper with bacon bakes. Had a side of Brussels sprouts and for dessert carrot cake with ice cream

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Smoked Duck Fettuccini

Skewers Mediterranean Grille

4.8

4.8 (799)

$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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Ron

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Our total experience was wonderful. The food was excellent, waiter was friendly and attentive. Prices were great value.

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