Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Space Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

4.9 (901)

$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

Sophia

Dined 4 days ago

Best steak I ever had . Service was excellent and the food quality was great.

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Popular dish

Seafood Crepe

The Melting Pot - Melbourne-Viera, FL

4.8

4.8 (864)

$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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jeffVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always a good spot! food is great! Service is great as well!

Crush XI

4.8

4.8 (774)

$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

Barbara

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

We celebrated our 47th Wedding anniversary last evening at Crush XI, and enjoyed every minute. The caraf of California wine was delightful, salad delicious, and our entree’s superb. We were gifted with their Carrot Cake Ice Cream to share for dessert, and it too was delicious. The staff was delightful, and our Congratulations Card signed by the entire staff on our table as we were seated was a delightful surprise. We highly recommend visiting Crush XI, we will be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1034)

$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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LindaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Brunch was delicious and service outstanding! Best restaurant in Cocoa Beach!

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!

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caseyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

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

Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne

4.7

4.7 (6002)

$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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john

Dined 2 days ago

OUR DINNER WAS EXCELLENT. THE FOOD WAS GREAT. ALLISON WAS A GREAT SERVER.

Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

4.7

4.7 (93)

$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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Sharon

Dined on May 11, 2025

Great food, excellent service, made recommendations on menu options for those with food allergies , just all went well, Loved that they offered mimosas for the ladies as it was Mother's Day, plus a slice of cake free to the birthday girl! We had a wonderful experience and will be back soon.

Djon's Steak & Lobster House

4.6

4.6 (2481)

$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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dianeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Marilyn. Our waitress was outstanding She was attentive and extremely personable

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Usda Prime New York Strip 14 oz

Popular dish

Shrimp Scampi

Ocean 302

4.5

4.5 (513)

$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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Christine

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The food is consistently good but we didn't remember them having such a small menu. I was hoping for more seafood choices. The charred octopus was great!

WAVES Craft Bar & Kitchen

4.3

4.3 (56)

$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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LoriVIP

Dined on May 17, 2025

Great service and outstanding menu. Five stars!

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