Restaurant reviewspick

Your guide to drinking and dining in Brevard

By Jennifer Sangalang

Metromix
June 4, 2009

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See what our restaurant reviewers of FLORIDA TODAY, have to say about Brevard County restaurants. These reviews also run in TgIF, FLORIDA TODAY's weekly entertainment magazine.

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Doubles Beachside: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Sandwiches, wings, tiki bar and more at Indian Harbour Beach restaurant

The Fat Snook: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Get beautiful Caribbean, American dishes at Cocoa Beach restaurant

The Palm Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Schedule a date night at Indian Harbour Beach restaurant

Taco City: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Cocoa Beach restaurant serves classic Tex-Mex

Pineda Crossing: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
5

Melbourne restaurant’s ‘casual gourmet’ suits any diner

Eagles Nest: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Wings, Philly cheesesteaks and more in Rockledge

Chef's Corner: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Popular chef offers takeout at Melbourne Beach Market

Lea's Bistro: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Cocoa Village bistro features eclectic menu of upscale comfort food

David's Steak and Seafood: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Melbourne Beach steak restaurant a hidden gem

Villa Palma: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Indialantic restaurant reigns supreme in northern Italian cuisine

Scrambled Egg Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Beachside cafe excels in eggs, sandwiches and baked goods

Barking Gecko Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Friendly diner offers filling, affordable food on Merritt Island

Amici's Italian Restaurant: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Amici’s Restaurant in Suntree serves up classic Italian cuisine

Roberto's Little Havana Restaurant: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Roberto's serves authentic Cuban food in downtown Cocoa Beach

Pineda Inn: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Waterfront restaurant in Rockledge, formerly Conch Key Grill, is 'back'

Taste of India: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Add a little spice to your dinner at Taste of India in Melbourne

Louis's BBQ Shack: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

If you’re looking for barbecue, head north to Louis’s in Titusville

Wabi Sabi: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Wabi Sabi offers pan-Asian delights, including sushi, on Merritt Island

Baja Tavern and Eats: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Casual food with a water view at the Port

Cafe Coconut Cove: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Sunset almost steals the show at Cafe Coconut Cove in Melbourne Beach. Almost

Restaurant review: Shak! Shack! Grille
Critic's Rating:
4

Plenty of color, Caribbean flair at Cocoa Beach restaurant

NipponThai: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Sushi is the shining star on NipponThai’s menu in Satellite Beach

JD's Sports Bar and Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

JD’s serves good burgers, variety in Cocoa Village sports bar

Schwichtenberg's: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Schwichtenberg’s offers eclectic, quality fare with German accent in IHB

Chops Restaurant: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Titusville restaurant an upscale dining spot that may or may not be haunted

Viera Pizza: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Viera Pizza is quick, easy, affordable and tasty

Madd Jacks Grillin Shack: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Barbecue and home-cookin' in Port St. John

Heidelberg: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
5

Before heading to Heidi's Jazz Club, dine in at Heidelberg

Brio Italiano: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Brio Italiano serves Italian classics in downtown Melbourne

Ulysses Prime Steakhouse: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
5

Ultra fine dining or casually upscale in Cocoa Village

Coasters Pub: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Beachside pub has hearty food, impressive selection of beers

Pizza Gallery and Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Pizza, sandwiches, salads and more at the Avenue Viera

Sunny Side Up Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Cocoa Village restaurant offers reasonably-priced breakfast, lunch

Oceanside Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Cape Canaveral’s Oceanside Cafe offers Thai cuisine and bagels

A N.Y. Pizza House: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

A N.Y. Pizza House serves pizza and Italian entrees and sandwiches in Cocoa Beach

Concepts on Highland: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Casual fine dining in Melbourne -- it's quite the concept

Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant: Food review
Critic's Rating:
4

Cocoa Beach restaurant is not your typical Chinese takeout

Merritt's Table: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Merritt’s Table on Merritt Island merits a visit

Sea Breeze Steak House: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Make no mistake, this place knows steak

Papa Vito's: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Get hearty Italian fare in Cape Canaveral

Z Restaurant: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Z Restaurant in Melbourne offers breakfast, lunch and dinner

Little Phillies: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Little Phillies in Satellite Beach offers meaty, cheesy goodness

Original Portabella: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Original Portabella at Bourbon House has traditional take on Italian classics

Big Mike's BBQ: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Get Southern cooking and barbecue in Cocoa

Cross Fire Deli and Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Get a satisfying sandwich at Cross Fire Deli and Grill in Melbourne

Yum's Chinese Restaurant: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Yum’s excels at Chinese takeout on Merritt Island

Bianco's Big League Eatery: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Rockledge restaurant big on sports, burgers and steaks

Crane Creek Tiki Taproom and Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Get Tex-Mex and Southwest food in downtown Melbourne

Gourmet Cheese Steak and Pizza Co.: Restaurant review

Get gourmet Philly cheesesteaks, pizza in Melbourne

Goombay's: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Satellite Beach restaurant features laidback atmosphere, good food

Olympia Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Olympia Cafe offers good value, good Greek food in Melbourne

Palm Shores Riverview Diner: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Diner offers well-made diner favorites, more on U.S. 1.

Crackerjack's Seafood and Tiki Bar: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Crackerjack’s no prize, but Titusville eatery has potential

Continental Flambe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Flambe fires up continental cuisine at reasonable prices

Pho Cali Vietnamese Noodle House: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Vietnamese restaurant features fresh flavors, big portions

Cabana Shores Tiki Bar and Grill: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Cabana Shores offers beer, wine and a casual menu of sandwiches, fish and more

Auddino's Italian Bakery: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Get bread, pastries, pizza and subs at the Port

Las Palmas: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Latin flavors, variety liven up Las Palmas in Palm Bay

Kaiser's Garden Cottage Cafe: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Get delicious German, vegetarian fare at Rockledge cafe

Zushi Asia: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Beautiful sushi on beachside

Boston Beef and Seafood: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3

Cocoa Beach restaurant offers fresh, fried staples

Grills Riverside: restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Grills Riverside in Melbourne offers fish and more

Restaurant review: Direct Seafood
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Merritt Island fish outlet serves up fried seafood and sushi

Black Tulip: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Fine dining in Cocoa Village

Restaurant review: Shark Pit
Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

Cocoa Beach eatery has hits, misses

Restaurant review: The Dock at River Rocks
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

It's Sunday brunch with a view

Restaurant review: Alexandria
Critic's Rating:
3

Get a taste of Greece, Italy and beyond in Suntree

Restaurant review: Domenico's
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Get classic Italian dishes in Rockledge

Restaurant review: Happy Healthy Human
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Happy Healthy Human caters to vegan lifestyle

Restaurant review: Ozzie's Crabhouse
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Where to go for seafood, crabs in Palm Bay

Restaurant review: Space Coast Stadium
Critic's Rating:
3

Hot dogs and beer at Space Coast Stadium

Restaurant review: The Burger Place
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Offering old-time burgers, fresh buns and malted shakes

Restaurant review: *Spaghetti Factory
Critic's Rating:
3

Get classic Italian fare at the Port

Restaurant review: *Seven European Cafe
Critic's Rating:
3

Try this European cafe with a Swedish accent

Restaurant review: Barrier Jack's
Critic's Rating:
3

Seafood, burgers, Tex-Mex in Cocoa Beach

Restaurant review: Tuscany Grill
Critic's Rating:
4

Mama mia!

Restaurant review: Loyd Have Mercy
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Southern fare feeds the soul

Restaurant review: Brano's
Critic's Rating:
3

New: Brano's Italian Grill in Cocoa Beach

Review: Soups and Stews by Lea
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Cocoa Village eatery offers far more than soup

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Beer, burger lovers: Make a beeline to The Avenue

Restaurant review: Eau Gallie River Crab House
Critic's Rating:
3

Restaurant offers crab, seafood dishes on U.S. 1

Restaurant review: Niki's Rainbow Restaurant
Critic's Rating:
3

Indialantic location serves Greek, American food

Restaurant review: Himalaya
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Asian bistro offers pretty sushi, full bar in Rockledge

Restaurant review: Broken Barrel Tavern
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Good food, array of beer on tap

Restaurant review: Gio's
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Big Italian menu should please everyone

Restaurant review: Oriental Buffet
Critic's Rating:
3

Get good food at a good price at beachside buffet

Restaurant review: Middle Eastern Aromas
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Belly dancing and big flavors in Palm Bay

Restaurant review: Makoto's sushi
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Modern, elegant new sushi bar at steakhouse

Restaurant review: Bonackers
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Bonackers on beachside offers seafood and more

Restaurant review: Hibiscus Cafe
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Cafe sells island delights

Restaurant review: bluezoo
Critic's Rating:
5

It’s worthwhile to indulge on occasion

Restaurant review: Sand on the Beach
Critic's Rating:
3

Beautiful location on the ocean

Restaurant review: Tropical Breeze Cafe
Critic's Rating:
2

Cafe in Cocoa Village offers offers sandwiches and appetizers, along with a full bar

Restaurant review: Fired Up Coal Oven Pizzeria
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Lots more than pizza in Palm Bay

Restaurant review: Concepts on Highland
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Bank on a good meal at Eau Gallie restaurant

Restaurant review: Big Island Burritos
Critic's Rating:
3

Inexpensive, filling, casual fare in Indialantic

Restaurant review: Amore Ristorante & Chop House
Critic's Rating:
4

Lots to love

Restaurant review: Thai Thai Village Sushi Bar
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Succulent seafood

Restaurant review: Healthy Garden
Critic's Rating:
4

Delicious vegetarian fare, some with faux meat, and all with fresh flavor

Restaurant review: Cantina Dos Amigos
Critic's Rating:
3

Second location opens in Satellite Beach

Restaurant review: Vintage 56
Critic's Rating:
4

Italian restaurant in Rockledge is casually elegant

Restaurant review: Djon's Steak & Lobster House

Offering upscale dining in Melbourne Beach

Restaurant review: Morning Star Cafe
Critic's Rating:
3

Melbourne cafe a crowd-pleaser, night or day

Restaurant review: La Bamba
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Serving authentic Mexican in new Rockledge location

Restaurant review: Baci
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

New upscale pizzeria in Rockledge

Restaurant review: Truscello’s Pizza
Critic's Rating:
3

Rockledge pizzeria is straightforward and no-frills

Restaurant review: Dove
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Brunch at Satellite Beach eatery is sheer decadence

Restaurant review: Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge
Critic's Rating:
4

A classic steakhouse with great service

Restaurant review: Coastal Cafe
Critic's Rating:
3

Offers hearty deli fare for breakfast and lunch

Restaurant review: Trevor’s Blue Toucan
Critic's Rating:
3

Caribbean specialties star on the menu

Restaurant review: Suntree Family Restaurant
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Opa! Greek specialties stand out here

Restaurant review: Chart House
Critic's Rating:
4

Fine dining waterfront restaurant perfect for date night

Restaurant review: Vittorio’s Trattoria
Critic's Rating:
3

Relax and enjoy inexpensive Italian classics

Restaurant review: Cedar's Cafe
Critic's Rating:
4

Mediterranean and Lebanese dishes in an intimate atmosphere

Restaurant review: Suntree Cafe Beachside
Critic's Rating:
3

Get your New England, diner favorites here

Restaurant review: Nosh & Ganache
Critic's Rating:
4

Atmosphere is as delicious as the food

Restaurant review: Andiamo Cafe Italiano
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Delicious Italian fare in a relaxed, elegant setting

Restaurant review: Cibelli's Pizza
Critic's Rating:
3

Inexpensive Italian favorites in Satellite Beach

Restaurant review: Simply Delicious
Critic's Rating:
4

Sunday brunch will more than satisfy breakfast fan

Restaurant review: Red Ginger
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Fine Chinese food in casual elegance

Restaurant review: Bankers Tavern & Bistro
Critic's Rating:
3

Bank on wings and burgers

Restaurant review: Italian Courtyard
Critic's Rating:
3

Enter Courtyard for relaxed Italian meal

Restaurant review: Mo's Crab Heaven
Critic's Rating:
3

Serving seafood without pretense

Restaurant review: Squid Lips
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Enjoy the charm of their new waterfront home

Restaurant review: Jersey Girl Deli
Critic's Rating:
3

Jersey, Philly favorites sandwiched with humor

Restaurant review: Don Guiseppe's
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Good food, atmosphere pack this Italian place

Restaurant review: The Surf
Critic's Rating:
4

Longtime Cocoa Beach restaurant (a favorite of astronauts) is now closed

Restaurant review: Chaparral
Critic's Rating:
3

Grill lifts Chaparral above mundane Tex-Mex

Restaurant review: Tonic Cuisine and Cocktails

Trendy IHB eatery now closed

River Rocks: Restaurant review
Critic's Rating:
4

Renovations, menu rock riverside eatery in Rockledge

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bigdog59 - October 11, 2012 at 7:19 AM

I agree with CharlieMs, there is another one though, Jetty Park has a unassuming grill at the beach that has what I believe to be the best Fish Tac...

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Energyeditor - July 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

Went to Baja's Tavern and Eats in Port Canaveral last Saturday for the best oysters I've had in years. After enjoying three dozen with my wife, I o...

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Energyeditor - March 31, 2011 at 9:09 AM

Recently tried the new Baja's Tavern and Eats in Port Canaveral and it turned out to be a great experience and a fantastic deal for the food. I enj...

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CharlieMS - February 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

Restaurants at Port Canaveral are worth a visit. Rusty's; Fishlips and Grill's are my personal favorites, in that order. Grill's breakfast menu is ...

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TEG - January 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

Dito to newuser62's comments. Did you decide to leave out the one & two star reviews? Inquiring minds want to know! For tasty, cheap, no frills...

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