Best Restaurants Open for Newyears Eve this year in Melbourne – 2024

First time experience at the Mansion! 5 Stars Plus! Really classy atmosphere. Garden vegetation, stained glass, and wrought iron with wooden plank feature walls burned wood spirit logos. Decorations for Halloween. God was good, our server Frank was fabulous !!! Sat inside in the ac, on a hot sunny Florida afternoon. Couple of us had the blackened salmon sandwiches, some the fried fish basket. My sweet potato waffle fries were soft on the inside, crispy on the out, and thick cut. Maybe the best I’ve ever had. Very accommodating it felt like we were in an exclusive club with personal service. Was just a little tricky finding our way inside, but so worth it. Excellent and extensive wine cellar. Unique candies, but the young, and young at heart, adorable too. Candy cigarettes, smarties candy necklaces, and fresh individually wrapped haystacks, (chocolate and coconut). If we were in the area longer, I’d go back!!!

We drove from Vero Beach to stay overnight and have our anniversary dinner here, and we have no regrets. The food was so fresh and delicious and the portions are huge. The service is was phenomenal . Thank you for making our anniversary special.

I haven’t been to the Mansion for a while, and it has improved the service. The food has always been good, and their prices are very competitive. I had the pork chop dinner with green beans and mashed potatoes and it was $24.99.

I want to start off by saying Kerri the manager was fantastic. I can't say enough good things about this place for my first time. Food was 10 out of 10. The place is laid back and looks and feels amazing. Can sit in several different places or outside by the water. We had 22 people on motorcycles and was able to be sat in less than 5 minutes. Jordan our server was an awesome gentleman as well. Will definitely be going back with more friends.

Amazing food and wonderful staff with an unbeatable view. All around excellent and very relaxed experience. Will definitely be making this a regular stop on the way to the ocean. Had the fish tacos as an entree and wife had the clam basket and both were very good and appropriately portioned. During the day you can also see the fish jumping in the river and there's a lovely pier right next to the outside dining area.

My daughter and I stopped in for an early lunch on our way through town. The food was great. The atmosphere and location are quintessential Florida. We will definitely stop by again next time we are in, or traveling through Melbourne.

The restaurant is good, but not great. I was looking for smoked BBQ, and we got their Bone Fire, which has mostly all the meat. It comes on a portable grill with hot coals inside. Clever, but most of the meat was overcooked, was really just grilled. No smoke ring on anything. My wife did love the potato bowl she got and the drinks were good. They have a large selection and the atmosphere was really good. We will probably give it another shot. But smoked BBQ, this is not.

Ordered the pulled pork sandwich, it was succulent and well flavored. The bun was pretty generic. The cornbread was very sweet. They serve it with a side of honey and a side of pecan butter. Very tasty. The pretzel bread sticks are on point. They need to give you more beer cheese with it. Ribs are very delicious. The service is very good. Refills and prompt attention. Friendly and polite. The drink menu was stacked with all sorts of island drinks. I will say the dining room was very dirty. I was surprised how dirty it was given how slow it was. We were there for a couple hours and it did not seem to be a priority. The floor is sticky and there were ants at our table.

Came for the first time and it was awesome! Ribs falling off the bones. Pork belly pops were amazing! Marissa was super sweet and went above and beyond!

All I can say is the food is amazing…absolutely, amazing. This is extremely, extremely casual. This is not fine dining. You can very easily turn this deliciousness into fine dining by grabbing it to go and sitting by the beach.❤️

If you are looking for a good seafood boil in a no frills environment then this is the place! My daughters and son love boils and this is a go to. The oysters are always fresh tasting as well. There is a food truck out front that has the best fried shrimp! My husband loved it.

The food is amazing! We ordered the seafood lover for 2. Delicious! First time coming here due to reviews and it was the best. If you love seafood, THIS IS THE SPOT! The lady who attended me, her name is Deondra ( I might be wrong, sorry if I messed up the name) but she’s a sweetheart and a very humble person. We conversed for a few and it was like speaking to someone I knew for a long time. Great atmosphere. LOVED IT FOR MY 1st visit and the prices are great for the quality of food you receive.

Had a short wait to get seated, but well worth it. It is truly an American Irish pub. The food is fantastic and the service is fast and friendly. I had a large sample of many things. The potato balls were crispy on the outside and soft inside. I tried the bangers and mash, the Irish stew, and the sheperds pie. All three were just lovely. Good flavor, authentic Irish food. Loved it!

I am a big fan of this restaurant, great atmosphere and amazing food! Everything is super tasteful and delicious! Chicken pot pie and shepherds pie…a MUST!!! Absolutely perfect! On weekends you will have to wait a little for a table, but you can go walk around downtown and support local business. Super fun to go with friends and have a drink.

Atmosphere is nice and unique. They have a 18 cent bean soup which the other people in our party liked. The burger was good. Fries were decent. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Would come here again. They were going through a renovation shortly after our visit, so hopefully the update the restrooms and keep them clean.

We wanted Fresh seafood on the water and they delivered. Great service, great fresh food prepared quickly. The specials by the new chef were on point! Bacon stuffed dates ftw . We had to order them twice they were so good. Parking was okay in little spots around the building and the view makes up for it. Definitely would come again.

What a wonderful hidden gem. Just slightly off the beaten path, on the calm waters with many beautiful boats docked. I could obviously see the outside atmosphere was fabulous ~ but inside is just as fun. Service is exceptional. Prices a little high but food is delicious and ya know what ~ you get what you pay for and here it’s a lot. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, wonderful service. I highly recommend and will be back for sure!

The food here is always consistently good. Fresh fish of the day, wife hot blacked magic with sauteed vegetables and I liked the burger ( blackened by my request) with blue cheese. Fries were extra but crispy and big portion, chips came with the burger. Chelsea and Elyssa awesome as always, pleasant, quick yo to check on us and always a smile. Love sitting at the high top watching the dolphin chafing just fish. Our favorite place in Melbourne on the water.

My daughter's family and I recently visited Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne to celebrate her birthday. The restaurant, located in a charming strip mall, offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making for a pleasant dining atmosphere. We were particularly excited to try their Lobsterfest, though the menu itself is extensive, offering a wide variety of options. We started with a flavorful lobster dip served with crackers and crispy deep-fried plantains. Each of us chose something different from the menu: some opted for the generous lobster rolls, while others enjoyed the shrimp pasta, a fresh vegetarian salad, and a sizable hamburger. The portions were satisfying, and the quality of the food met our expectations. For dessert, we shared a rich brownie with vanilla ice cream and a delightful pineapple turnover. Both were a sweet way to end the meal. Overall, while Hemingway's Tavern might not be the very best casual restaurant we've visited, it certainly provided a nice, fun experience that we all enjoyed.

Found this place on a whim and I’m glad we did! The food, The atmosphere and the staff were all amazing. The portion sizes were worth the prices. We will definitely come back again soon.

The food is so good everything is a must try. However our waitress seemed intoxicated the first cocktail I ordered she spilled it’s on me, the second one she almost did the same. Mixed up our order however the food made up for the horrible service. Kinda pricey but worth it. Still left a great tip maybe she was having a bad day and needed the lunch special drinks. Lol

The food was really good, Calamari was delicious. Seafood Alfredo was a great meal and definitely shareable. The Boston Clam chowder was incredible, amazing, phenomenal!!!!

I'm so glad we stopped and ate here. The service was fast, the atmosphere was great with live music and the food was fast and delicious. My only complaint would be chips with my food. I would rather have fries, not flaky chips, but overall, the place is great.

The fish taco’s were great. My only issue is all the trash and food on the patio floor. The staff clean up the tables but leave all the trash and food on the floor that it blows around other customers feet while they eat. One table asked to have the floor cleaned before they sat down. My husband and I are visitors and the one thing we have loved about this area is how clean everywhere is. Not here, it is sad to see the trash that gets blown out land in the water or gets carried towards the water. It is simple to clean the table and sweep the floor. Also, the staff working outside walk in all the trash and do not pick it up. I hope this place gets better at not littering.

Thanksgiving Brunch! This is a lovely lovely Florida gem! Service is exceptional. Scenery is gorgeous- the breezes and shaded eating is exceptional! Recommend 100% and we are putting this on our regular "need outdoor eating time" list. Well worth the drive from Orlando

The food, service and view are amazing! I started off with the onion soup, had the calamari for appetizers and for my main meal had the blackened chicken with mac and cheese with a side cesar salad. My guest had the shrimp panini and it looked yummy. All of it was delivered fast and delicious!

Sitting on the patio overlooking the water is beautiful. The service and the servers were very good. The burgers were cooked perfectly and was very tasty. We learned of the Sunday brunch…$30 all you can eat 9am to 2pm. We will definitely have to try it.

If I could give more stars I would! Ownership is amazing. They go above and beyond to ensure their customers are taken care of. The time and attention that Ember and Oak gives to each plate of food is phenomenal. We loved every bite. I highly recommend this place. They made my dad and my son’s birthday so special. Amazing! I’ve honestly never had better. Thank you Kevin, Kyle, and staff. Everyone was so attentive to every need. Our waitress Katie was over the top amazing! Thank you so much.

First time here and we loved it! This was a rare, special anniversary dinner for us. We shared the NY Strip Steak Board. At $100, I think we got our money’s worth. The steak was absolutely incredible. Everything in the board was excellent. This will be our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Eating out has gotten so expensive, we don’t do it often. So when we do, we want an experience like this.

The Space Coast needs more restaurants like this! Lovely offerings and wonderful for special occasions if you don’t feel like going into Orlando. The appetizer we got was excellent and thoughtful, although the overall palette of the dishes is on the saltier side. We were happy to wait for the beef wellington, but it was well done and on the drier side. The only critique for a more upscale experience is that although the service is friendly, it doesn’t make you or the dishes feel special. It’s an important part of the experience that often gets forgotten.

This was our first time here on a Sunday evening. We really enjoyed the food. There are a wide variety of options and we tried a lot of things. Service was good but we kinda wish we had been seated somewhere else since we were right next to the kitchen door and there were lots of other tables open.

Brunch was so good. I initially thought $34 for crab cakes benedict was kinda high but it was soooo good. The hollandaise sauce was also citrusy delicious. Service was excellent. The interior was cute. Definitely try this place out!

My first visit and I’m totally crushing on Crush XI. Spectacular dining experience overall. Our server Savannah was sublimely attentive throughout the course of our meal and really enhanced the ambiance. The only ding in service was when my Old Fashioned cocktail was delivered to me. The gentleman server failed to provide a cocktail napkin under my glass. Yes that is a small thing, but alas details are very important. Savannah noticed this small detail right away when she came by our table and quickly provided a cocktail napkin. The entrees of Shrimp & Grits and Salmon were perfect. The desserts were luscious. We enjoyed the Matcha Crème Brûlée and the Carrot Cake Ice Cream. So looking forward to another gourmet experience with CrushXI very soon.

We have dined at Chart House for several holidays and they are always on point. Thanksgiving 2024 was no different. We had a lovely corner table with gorgeous water views and dolphins swimming by the entire time we dined. The food was delicious. I started off with a delightful kale and butternut squash salad with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing. The main course was a filet cooked a perfect medium with garlic mashed potatoes. I finished with a truly delectable slice of pumpkin pie. Our server (I believe Brenden was his name) was friendly and attentive. The manager came by twice while we were there and my Mom raved about the kale and butternut squash salad so much that he brought her a to go salad to take home and enjoy the next day. Such a lovely gesture! Everyone in our party of 5 enjoyed their meals. Amazing service, food, and atmosphere. We will return!

This place was very nice!! Definitely very pricey, but that's expected at a place like this. I ordered the stuffed shrimp (31 dollars I think), and the shrimp itself was very good. I wasn't a huge fan of the rice, which was sort of dry. I tried some of the steak, and it was very good. So was the lobster tail. The staff was very attentive, and the view of the Indian River Lagoon was very nice. There's a bar in the restaurant, and there's indoor and outdoor seating. We came for a relatives birthday, and they printed a birthday message on our menus because we made reservations. I had an overall good experience here, and I might just come again.

4 of us went to happy hour and had a great time. There were so many options on the happy hour menu, which was incredibly great pricing too and very yummy. The waitress was very attentive and continuously made sure that we had drinks and enough food. I love coming here!

Just to preface, I relocated from NC, so when I saw this restaurant, it was immediately on my bucket list for restaurants to visit in Melbourne! I love Eggs Benedict, and this place does it justice! The pulled pork Benedict is my favorite and my fiance is a big fan of the pancakes and french toast! My first time having fried gator and the sauce that went with it was Great drinks too! Best place to get brunch in town!

Best southern comfort food. You can get fried gator on grits, and a fried green tomato benedict! Sat at the bar and watched Dean the Machine flip countless eggs and fluffy pancakes. Jasmine and Brenna were wonderful servers, and kept our coffee cups full. 11/10, will return.

You can never go wrong with this restaurant! Craving for American breakfast? You are at the right spot. As they say, The Southern style. They have tables where you could definitely cook your own pancakes! This would be a hit if you have kids with you dining in, they would definitely love the idea. There are high chairs too that were available for seating and tables that had no griddle. We had to try the southern breakfast, I loved how the bacon was so crispy. Deep South cordon bleux was beyond. The chickens’ crispiness blended well with the sauce and the pancake. Would definitely recommend and go back whenever around the area. There were lots of crowds that were in line the time too that we went there. Parking free.