The best restaurants in Melbourne
211 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual joint with a conveyor belt or takeout options, serving sushi, nigiri and other Japanese fare.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLa Doña Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsLate-night stop serving tacos and other traditional Mexican fare in a laid-back setting.
La Doña Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsPizzeria Valdiano
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria doling out New York-style pies, stromboli, and subs, plus beer and wine.
Pizzeria Valdiano
RestaurantsOrlando Fuji Sushi
RestaurantsInformal strip-mall restaurant featuring classic Japanese fare, teppanyaki meals & a sushi bar.
Orlando Fuji Sushi
RestaurantsBonefish Grill
RestaurantsContemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Bonefish Grill
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Orlando
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Orlando
RestaurantsTainos Bakery & Deli (east colonial)
RestaurantsBakery with a menu of Puerto Rican items such as empanadas, mofongo and flan. Sandwiches are also served.
Tainos Bakery & Deli (east colonial)
RestaurantsBENTO Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in bento boxes, sushi rolls, fried rice, noodle dishes and tea.
BENTO Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsLechonera Orlando
RestaurantsUltrahearty stews, meats by the pound & more dished up at this counter-serve Puerto Rican cafe.
Lechonera Orlando
RestaurantsJollibee
RestaurantsPopular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti & burgers.
Jollibee
RestaurantsKobé Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya
RestaurantsChefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya
RestaurantsBotta Pizzeria & Bakery
RestaurantsBotta Pizzeria & Bakery riffs on old-world Naples with stone-baked pies, handmade breads, and meatball sandwiches, all powered by San…
Botta Pizzeria & Bakery
RestaurantsAnh Hong Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want real-deal flavors without overthinking dinner, Anh Hong Restaurant delivers with a sprawling menu of 200-plus dishes, from…
Anh Hong Restaurant
RestaurantsHelena Modern Riviera
RestaurantsHelena Modern Riviera fuses Mediterranean flavors with a glam, immersive vibe that flips a regular night out into a whole experience. Think…
Helena Modern Riviera
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi keeps the Space Coast fed with crackly baguettes stuffed right, steaming phở that hits all the cozy notes, and Vietnamese…
Paris Banh Mi
RestaurantsBaires Grill
RestaurantsBaires Grill is now in Orlando, serving perfectly grilled steaks, classic milanesas, and homemade empanadas with world-class Argentine…
Baires Grill
RestaurantsWings & Things Palm Bay
RestaurantsLocal, family-owned for over 20 years, Wings & Things Palm Bay keeps it simple and tasty with fresh, never-frozen wings served naked so you…
Wings & Things Palm Bay
RestaurantsTartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
RestaurantsWhen pasta gets tossed in a giant wheel of melted cheese and set ablaze with brandy, you just say yes. Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria does…
Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
RestaurantsMorning Glory Eatery, LLC
RestaurantsOffering breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a casual setting, this restaurant has a full bar, and outdoor seating.
Morning Glory Eatery, LLC
RestaurantsPherrara's Pizzeria
RestaurantsUnfussy strip-mall pizza place turning out whole pies, slices, pasta & subs for dine-in & delivery.
Pherrara's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBig Island Burrito
RestaurantsSpecialty burritos, salads & tacos are offered in a casual setting with indoor picnic benches.
Big Island Burrito
RestaurantsMama Bear pho and Boba
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery for noodle soups and rice dishes as well as milk tea, boba and pizza, plus fried eats.
Mama Bear pho and Boba
RestaurantsDel Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
RestaurantsOpulently outfitted chain restaurant specializing in prime steaks & seafood along with fine wines.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
RestaurantsLong Doggers
RestaurantsLaid-back American eatery dispensing wings, burgers & beer in beachy digs with outdoor seats.
Long Doggers
RestaurantsKres Chophouse
RestaurantsHistoric building housing a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours and late-night dining.
Kres Chophouse
RestaurantsGator's Dockside Melbourne
RestaurantsFamily-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Gator's Dockside Melbourne
RestaurantsThe Pinery
RestaurantsScenic restaurant serving Florida-inspired fare and cocktails, plus views of nearby Lake Ivanhoe.
The Pinery
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsRooney's
RestaurantsOld-fashioned indoor/outdoor bar & grill serving burgers, steaks, seafood & sandwiches since 1981.
Rooney's
RestaurantsItalian mains, pasta dishes & desserts, plus an ample wine list offered in a welcoming restaurant.
Mrs. Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsBrazilian-American fusion flavors are featured in this restaurant, along with cakes & desserts.
Mrs. Potato Restaurant
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsGator's Dockside Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsFamily-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Gator's Dockside Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsPiesanos Stone Fired Pizza - East Orlando
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - East Orlando
RestaurantsBoy Hero
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly eatery specializing in burgers, cheese steaks, fries and other American faves.
Boy Hero
RestaurantsKeke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsLocal chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsJohnny's Other Side
RestaurantsPatrons settle into a patio-backed joint serving burgers and wings alongside a roster of beers and bourbon.
Johnny's Other Side
RestaurantsSoupa Saiyan
RestaurantsCounter-serve noodle shop with build-your-own Vietnamese soups & Dragon Ball Z decor elements.
Soupa Saiyan
RestaurantsPineapples
RestaurantsBreezy restaurant, rooftop bar & live music venue offering seafood, grilled meats & cocktails.
Pineapples
RestaurantsHash House A Go Go
RestaurantsHip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.
Hash House A Go Go
RestaurantsV Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsCasual option, along with a bar and ice cream treats, specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
V Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsSumo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese joint preparing sushi rolls & hibachi fare in a casual setting with dark wood accents.
Sumo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsFresh Kitchen
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery offering health-conscious New American dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Fresh Kitchen
RestaurantsCafé Tu Tu Tango
RestaurantsFunky tapas spot with resident artists, live entertainment, plus a patio and bar.
Café Tu Tu Tango
RestaurantsBackwater
RestaurantsRustic-chic breakfast & lunch outlet with in-table griddles for pancakes & all-day Southern suppers.
Backwater
RestaurantsDNA Floribbean Flavors llc
RestaurantsFood truck serving jerk chicken tacos, crab cakes and fritters.
DNA Floribbean Flavors llc
RestaurantsEuro Deli
RestaurantsKielbasa, sausage and pierogi are among the Polish-style products (including gluten-free options) stocked at this store.
Euro Deli
RestaurantsThrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsCreative tapas & cocktails are featured at this cool, retro-style haunt that also offers brunch.
Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsAurora at the Celeste
RestaurantsHotel restaurant featuring American comfort dishes and cocktails in a space-themed setting, offering local ingredients and refined service.
Aurora at the Celeste
RestaurantsChart House
RestaurantsHigh-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Chart House
RestaurantsChimiking Restaurant | Alafaya
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving familiar Latin dishes, including seafood, fried pork chops and flan.
Chimiking Restaurant | Alafaya
RestaurantsThe Osprey
RestaurantsLively American spot with an open kitchen & central bar, offering a creative take on the classics.
The Osprey
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsChain grill and bar offering burgers, fajitas, ribs, and other American fare, plus margaritas.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsEdoboy
RestaurantsCasual standing bar featuring a relaxed atmosphere and a menu of sake-paired sushi.
Edoboy
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsCasual chicken restaurant offering wings and sauce options, with takeout and delivery services.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsFrankies Italian Deli
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring sandwiches, pizza, pastries and other mainstays, plus a deli counter, gelato and salads.
Frankies Italian Deli
RestaurantsThe Landing Rooftop
RestaurantsRestaurant offering American fare and craft cocktails for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an outdoor deck and views of the city.
The Landing Rooftop
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsTaste of the Islands (Sabor de mi Isla)
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring Cuban sandwiches, rice and beans, flan, mofongo, pernil and other familiar dishes.
Taste of the Islands (Sabor de mi Isla)
RestaurantsPlanet Grilled Cheese - Melbourne
RestaurantsFood court chain crafting grilled cheese sandwiches with fancy cheeses, plus smoothies.
Planet Grilled Cheese - Melbourne
RestaurantsLong Doggers
RestaurantsLaid-back American eatery dispensing wings, burgers & beer in beachy digs with outdoor seats.
Long Doggers
RestaurantsKona Poké
RestaurantsCasual spot serving customizable Hawaiian-style bowls of raw marinated fish, plus vegan and cooked options.
Kona Poké
RestaurantsBonchon Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsCasual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Bonchon Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsNature’s Table (Alafaya Trail)
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain that offers health-oriented sandwiches, salads, soups & smoothies.
Nature’s Table (Alafaya Trail)
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Mia's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant turning out Sicilian-style pizza, homemade pastas, and other Italian classics.
Mia's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsArepa Burger Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Venezuelan fare such as arepa burgers and patacones.
Arepa Burger Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsThe Porch South Orange
RestaurantsCasual spot with patio, TVs, and live music showcasing wings and other American classics.
The Porch South Orange
RestaurantsMelting Pot
RestaurantsFondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Melting Pot
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
RestaurantsKabooki Sushi - East Colonial
RestaurantsStylish, modern eatery featuring updated Japanese dishes & sushi plus inventive Pan-Asian creations.
Kabooki Sushi - East Colonial
RestaurantsThe H Orlando
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse with dry-aged cuts & seafood, plus handcrafted cocktails & an ample wine list.
The H Orlando
RestaurantsBurger Inn
RestaurantsRoadside spot serving burgers, hot dogs & other sandwiches in modest digs with outdoor seating.
Burger Inn
RestaurantsMiller's Ale House
RestaurantsCasual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
Miller's Ale House
RestaurantsAsian Gourmet Too
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving made-to-order Vietnamese and Thai meals, including vegetarian options, plus beer and wine.
Asian Gourmet Too
RestaurantsThe Whiskey
RestaurantsCreatively topped burgers & a lengthy whiskey menu in an intimate pub with regular live music.
The Whiskey
RestaurantsJoe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsInformal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Joe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsTexas’s Chicken & Grill
RestaurantsBasic American counter & delivery joint doling out everything from fried chicken & burgers to pizza.
Texas’s Chicken & Grill
RestaurantsPho Banh Mi Saigon Baguette & Boba Tea
RestaurantsCasual, clean Vietnamese eatery, popular for pho, bánh mì and rice dishes such as fried rice, plus beer and wine.
Pho Banh Mi Saigon Baguette & Boba Tea
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsSantiago's Bodega
RestaurantsCharming tapas bar pairing global small plates with house-specialty sangria in a warm room.
Santiago's Bodega
RestaurantsTGI Fridays
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
TGI Fridays
RestaurantsSeafood standards & steaks are dispatched in this unassuming restaurant with water views.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi
RestaurantsModern, Parisian-themed bakery and café for made-to-order banh mi sandwiches and baked goods.
Paris Banh Mi
RestaurantsLazy Moon Pizza
RestaurantsRollicking pizzeria known for creative toppings, microbrews, late-night hours & a bocce league.
Lazy Moon Pizza
RestaurantsEmber & Oak
RestaurantsContemporary venue dishing up steaks, seafood, pastas & wine, plus live music & a courtyard lounge.
Ember & Oak
RestaurantsShake Shack Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Waterford Lakes
RestaurantsCiao Italian Grill
RestaurantsItalian comfort food such as pasta, pizza, and veal parmigiana in a family-friendly setting.
Ciao Italian Grill
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTender, juicy, perfectly seasoned hot chicken joint, serving sliders as well as mac and cheese, burgers and milkshakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMakotos Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsLively Japanese restaurant serving hibachi-grilled fare plus sushi in sleek, strip-mall digs.
Makotos Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsVincenzo Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsElevated Italian fare served in an airy, contemporary space with a wall of wine & a lively bar.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsDjon's Steak And Lobster House
RestaurantsWarm spot for familiar American eats including steak & seafood dishes that come amid quirky decor.
Djon's Steak And Lobster House
RestaurantsLongboards Oceanfront Grille
RestaurantsOceanfront grill serving burgers and seafood for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus cocktails.
Longboards Oceanfront Grille
RestaurantsSlow & Low BBQ - Viera
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant featuring brisket sandwiches and ribs as well as chicken dishes, beer and cocktails.
Slow & Low BBQ - Viera
RestaurantsLamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
RestaurantsSnazzy eatery with a menu of Asian-influenced tapas served to share, plus cocktails, beer and wine.
Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
RestaurantsZen Dumpling
RestaurantsTrendy spot for dumplings (including pan-fried), noodles and dim sum in a relaxed space.
Zen Dumpling
RestaurantsBanzai Sushi & Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsAsian fare from Thai curries to sushi boats served in a welcoming, airy eatery & bar.
Banzai Sushi & Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Vinh
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with an extensive menu of Vietnamese fare such as pho & rice vermicelli dishes.
Pho Vinh
RestaurantsTratto | Avalon Park
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian restaurant known for its risottos and housemade pasta options.
Tratto | Avalon Park
RestaurantsBubbakoo's Burritos
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring burritos (including steak and chicken) and burrito bowls, alongside tacos and quesadillas, plus steak and shrimp…
Bubbakoo's Burritos
RestaurantsFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsCantina Louie (Melbourne, FL)
RestaurantsCasual restaurant and bar dishing up Mexican street fare plus creative cocktails.
Cantina Louie (Melbourne, FL)
RestaurantsEl Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant
RestaurantsFamiliar Cuban eats are dished out in this unfussy cafe where the barstools are made from congas.
El Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant
RestaurantsBlack Magic Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza joint turning out creative pies, plus wings, garlic knots, and other sides.
Black Magic Pizza
RestaurantsHavana Café Orlando
RestaurantsColorful counter-serve spot offering Cuban specialties like sandwiches, roasted chicken & pastries.
Havana Café Orlando
RestaurantsLizzy's
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving soul food staples including curry chicken, oxtails, and mac and cheese.
Lizzy's
RestaurantsThe Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery featuring straight-up Italian dishes & pizzas, plus outdoor seating.
The Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. O-Town West
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. O-Town West
RestaurantsThe Broken Barrel Tavern
RestaurantsUnfussy tavern offering homestyle BBQ (including meats smoked on-site) & a vast beer selection.
The Broken Barrel Tavern
RestaurantsCocina Café Malabar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering empanadas and other Latin American fare in the Shoppes of Palm Bay.
Cocina Café Malabar
RestaurantsBarrio Español
RestaurantsFood truck serving Spanish dishes, including paella, ham croquettes, and patatas bravas.
Barrio Español
RestaurantsCecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFolks line up cafeteria-style for classic Texas barbecue in this down-home roadhouse-style eatery.
Cecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsGoodfella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsNY-style pies & Italian chow served up in a family-friendly trattoria amid Big Apple mementos.
Goodfella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSmokemade Meats + Eats
RestaurantsCasual spot with counter service known for Texas-style brisket, pork ribs and other BBQ staples.
Smokemade Meats + Eats
RestaurantsSushi Katana
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery turns out innovative specialties & a variety of sushi rolls in a calm space.
Sushi Katana
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