Verified pick $$
Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront & Seafood
Dockside dining right on the Merritt Island causeway, with boats on the water and an easy island-breeze feel.
- 310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Verified pick $$ - $$$
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Waterfront & Seafood
A lively tiki-deck favorite at the port, known for fresh seafood, sunset views, and a real Space Coast party atmosphere.
- 500 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Verified pick $$ - $$$
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront & Seafood
Cruise-watching waterfront dining at Port Canaveral with a huge seafood menu, live music, and open-air decks over the channel.
- 610 Glen Cheek Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Verified pick $$ - $$$
Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill
Waterfront & Seafood
Family-owned and beloved across the island for its generous portions, raw bar, and classic Florida seafood.
- 480 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Verified pick $$ - $$$
Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Waterfront & Seafood
Over-the-ocean dining at the end of the Cocoa Beach Pier, where every table feels a step from the surf.
- 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Verified pick $
Balibar Coffee Shop
Coffee & Cafes
A neighborhood coffee shop on McLeod Street that doubles as a curated wine bar, beloved for its quiet local buzz.
- 110 McLeod St, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Verified pick $
Cozy Corner Cafe
Coffee & Cafes
The classic island breakfast-and-lunch spot with big plates, friendly service, and a devoted regular crowd.
- 2425 N Courtenay Pkwy #108, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Verified pick $$
Flying Fish Cafe
Coffee & Cafes
A casual neighborhood cafe on the causeway for coffee, breakfast, and easy lunches without a wait.
- 780 E Merritt Island Cswy Suite C-102, Merritt Island, FL 32952
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Verified pick $$
OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
Coffee & Cafes
A short hop across the causeway: a beloved European-style bakery putting fresh bread and pastry on the island's radar.
- 316 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
Verified pick $$ - $$$
CHAMPS Steakhouse & Bar
Neighborhood Restaurants
A Merritt Island staple for steaks and Maryland-style crab cakes, right on the Sykes Creek waterfront.
- 100 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Verified pick $$
Brasas Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
Neighborhood Restaurants
Rodizio-style tableside churrasco carving that turns a night out on the causeway into an event.
- 325 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Verified pick
HOT Yoga on the Island
Wellness & Fitness
A welcoming island yoga community offering heated and alignment-based classes for all levels.
- 87 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Verified pick
Kula Yoga Merritt Island
Wellness & Fitness
A neighborhood studio known for a supportive, all-levels vibe and a schedule that fits island life.
- 230 E Merritt Island Cswy Unit 102, Merritt Island, FL 32953
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