Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Pompano Grill

4.8

4.8 (942)

$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!

Top review

Brett

Dined 6 days ago

The service was wonderful and the food was fantastic!

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Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

4.8

4.8 (88)

$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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Donna

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

Staff is friendly and food is great. Very relaxing atmosphere.

Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne

4.7

4.7 (5970)

$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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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Highly recommended! Great food and excellent service!

2georges Ocean Side Bar & Grill - Formerly Sage Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1189)

$31 to $50

American

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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Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

Great selection. Many choices for those who eat gluten free. Make sure you’re hungry as the portions are not small

Skewers Mediterranean Grille

4.7

4.7 (890)

$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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Donna

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely experience! Staff was friendly and very helpful. The food was excellent! Exactly what you expect from a locally run establishment!!! Glad they are here!

The Melting Pot - Melbourne-Viera, FL

4.7

4.7 (858)

$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.

Top review

Kym

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Another great meal tonight. Our server was terrific.

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Experience

Celebrate Mom!

Yellow Dog Cafe

4.7

4.7 (598)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Comfort food with a flareTM

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Christopher

Dined 5 days ago

Best lunch spot in Brevard but only if you want good food! Few settings are better, great crowd, great drinks and service is off the charts great! Thank goodness we have Yellow Dog in Brevard!

Djon's Steak & Lobster House

4.6

4.6 (2456)

$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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Tony

Dined 2 days ago

Pricey, but for a special occasion, highly recommended. Excellent cuisine, excellent service.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Usda Prime New York Strip 14 oz

Popular dish

Shrimp Scampi

The Landing Rooftop

4.2

4.2 (627)

$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!

Top review

Laura

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Had a great time celebrating our son’s new design project team winning at the Landing Rooftop. The food was really good, the service was great and the views were spectacular. Carly did a great job and taking care of the eight of us. We will be back.

WAVES Craft Bar & Kitchen

4.0

4 (53)

$30 and under

Seafood

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Ocean inspired cocktail bar and kitchen. Featuring a Chef Inspired Menu along with unique hand crafted cocktails that provide delights for every taste, from the most conservative to the more adventurous. A unique and comfortable place in an elegant but relaxed environment.

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Carin Monica

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Amazing food and great service- we loved it 🎉🍾🥂. Had a wonderful steak and that was perfectly made.

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