Must-see restaurants in Space Coast

  • Dixie Crossroads

    Space Coast

    Rodney Thompson developed the rock-shrimp fishery off Canaveral’s coast in the early 1970s and in 1983 his daughter, Laurilee, opened the Dixie Crossroads…

  • Seafood Atlantic

    Space Coast

    With deep roots in Canaveral's fishing industry, this restaurant (with outdoor deck) is one of the few places to serve locally sourced shrimp, crabs,…

  • Fat Snook

    Space Coast

    Hidden inside an uninspired building, tiny Fat Snook stands out as an oasis of fine cooking. Under the direction of Mona and John Foy, gourmet seafood is…

  • Chef Larry's

    Space Coast

    The best meal in Titusville is procured in a historic pink home filled with old Americana and run by a Hollywood chef who 'retired' to Titusville. He runs…

  • Ocean 302

    Space Coast

    Melbourne Beach has gone fancy with this new, dock- and farm-to-table establishment ensconced in an otherwise unimpressive shopping plaza. With an…

  • Crush Eleven

    Space Coast

    Sister restaurant to the Fat Snook, Crush Eleven gets top marks for its modern American menu and crafted cocktails. Don't miss the bacon-infused Old…

  • Green Room Cafe

    Space Coast

    Focusing all its energies on the 'goodness within,' this super cafe delights the health-conscious with fruit-combo acai bowls, wheat- and gluten-free…

  • Scott's on Fifth

    Space Coast

    This elegant restaurant on 5th Ave serves up European classics as part of a seasonally appropriate menu that changes daily, with highlights often…

  • Café Margaux

    Space Coast

    A longtime favorite of Cocoa Village regulars is this creative Mediterranean restaurant. Dine on the patio or in one of the themed dining rooms on chili…

  • Matt's Casbah

    Space Coast

    In the heart of downtown, this popular eatery features a delicious sushi bar, exotic options such as fried whole fish and desserts that arrive flaming in…

  • Lone Cabbage Fish Camp

    Space Coast

    Come to this redneck fish camp for cold beers, fried gator tail and sunset views over the Indian River. If you want, you can even scoot around the lagoon…

  • Beachside Cafe

    Space Coast

    It's worth the wait to grab a booth at this friendly, family-owned downtown breakfast cafe, where servers regularly top up coffee as locals scarf plates…

  • Simply Delicious

    Space Coast

    In a darling little yellow house on the southbound stretch of A1A, this homey establishment packs in locals for a scrumptious menu with unusually…

  • Ichabods Dockside

    Space Coast

    Eddy Fisher's laid-back bar is a local favorite for its easygoing barside banter and top-quality burgers, jerked grouper wraps and mind-blowingly good…

  • El Ambia Cubano

    Space Coast

    Conga stools, weekend salsa, jazz and acoustic guitar, and tasty family cooking in a tiny spot across from Crane Creek.

  • Wild Ocean Seafood

    Space Coast

    With more than 80 species of harvestable Florida seafood, Wild Ocean Seafood market believes in diversifying consumers' palates and therefore carries low…

  • Slow and Low Barbecue

    Space Coast

    After a day on the beach, nothing satisfies better than a plate overflowing with barbecue ribs, fried okra, turnip greens and sweet fried potatoes. There…

  • Squid Lips Overwater Bar & Grill

    Space Coast

    With its outdoor seating, the newest member of the three-restaurant franchise pretty much rules. You cross a moat filled with koi to enter, and the views…

  • Bizarro Famous NY Pizza

    Space Coast

    This NY-style pizza joint sits in a majestic spot beside the beach in Indialantic. Service is brusque – think 'the soup Nazi' but for pizza. But the…

  • Ossorio

    Space Coast

    Fuel up pre- or postbeach at this sunny cafe serving sandwiches, flatbread pizza, ice cream and coffee.

  • Melbourne Beach Market

    Space Coast

    Pick up picnic essentials here, including ready-to-eat Greek and Italian meals.