Guidebook for Melbourne Beach and area
Food Scene
Walking Distance from the property. Featuring Rustic American food with great atmosphere.
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302 Ocean Ave
302 Ocean AvenueWalking Distance from the property. Featuring Rustic American food with great atmosphere.
Fine Dining. Our favorite food in town. Great to Sit outside by the fire pit for happy hour.
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Djon's Steak And Lobster House
522 Ocean AveFine Dining. Our favorite food in town. Great to Sit outside by the fire pit for happy hour.
For a satisfying and hearty breakfast within walking distance of the property, visit this very popular and busy breakfast spot loved by locals. Take Atlantic Street for a nice Scenic Walk.
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Sunny Side Cafe
300 Ocean AveFor a satisfying and hearty breakfast within walking distance of the property, visit this very popular and busy breakfast spot loved by locals. Take Atlantic Street for a nice Scenic Walk.
Open only for dinner. If you are in the mood for fish this is definitely the place to go.
The décor hasn’t been updated in a while, but the chef really does know how to prepare fish.
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Islands Fish Grill
111 5th AveOpen only for dinner. If you are in the mood for fish this is definitely the place to go.
The décor hasn’t been updated in a while, but the chef really does know how to prepare fish.
There are pancake griddles on the tables to make your own pancakes. Pick your batter from Vegan/gluten free to Buttermilk and add Fun toppings like chocolate chip, marshmallows and Nutella.
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Backwater
1904 Municipal LnThere are pancake griddles on the tables to make your own pancakes. Pick your batter from Vegan/gluten free to Buttermilk and add Fun toppings like chocolate chip, marshmallows and Nutella.
Located in a 1905 Historic House, this restaurant and gathering place is really one of a kind. We love the upper terrace for the view (must be over 21 years for the terrace).
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The Mansion
1218 E New Haven AveLocated in a 1905 Historic House, this restaurant and gathering place is really one of a kind. We love the upper terrace for the view (must be over 21 years for the terrace).
A Fun Restaurant and Irish Pub. Great for casual lunch, Irish Brunch on Sundays and happy hour. Our fave: The 18 Cent Soup!
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Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven AveA Fun Restaurant and Irish Pub. Great for casual lunch, Irish Brunch on Sundays and happy hour. Our fave: The 18 Cent Soup!
One of best places in Melbourne to watch a Sunset and savor a dish of German Cuisine.
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Cafe Coconut Cove
4210 S Hwy A1AOne of best places in Melbourne to watch a Sunset and savor a dish of German Cuisine.
Sip on a Mojito, order a great Cuban Sandwich while enjoying the view of Crane Creek.
Our favorite is Wednesday’s Special “Arroz con Pollo”. They have live Cuban bands for dinner during the weekends.
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El Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant
950 E Melbourne AveSip on a Mojito, order a great Cuban Sandwich while enjoying the view of Crane Creek.
Our favorite is Wednesday’s Special “Arroz con Pollo”. They have live Cuban bands for dinner during the weekends.
Jersey Mike's Subs
100 5th AveA great place to grab a sub.
Burger Place
811 E New Haven AveA fun casual burger restaurant.
National Chain restaurant with a great bar for appetizers or a formal dinner with a great water view.
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Chart House
2250 Front StNational Chain restaurant with a great bar for appetizers or a formal dinner with a great water view.
Ton’s of live bands and great sushi and appetizers to pair with drinks.
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Matt's Casbah
801 E New Haven AveTon’s of live bands and great sushi and appetizers to pair with drinks.
Great place to order sushi and bring back to the house.
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Haru Sushi Bar & Grill
1500 Florida A1AGreat place to order sushi and bring back to the house.
The best Pizza in Melbourne Beach. Great Delivery option. Family Friendly casual restaurant walking distance from the house.
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Oceanside Pizza
300 Ocean AveThe best Pizza in Melbourne Beach. Great Delivery option. Family Friendly casual restaurant walking distance from the house.
Local Casual American food joint. Great for families and groups. Kids get free ice cream.
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Longdoggers
890 N Miramar AveLocal Casual American food joint. Great for families and groups. Kids get free ice cream.
Crush XI
923 E New Haven AveAmerican Rustic food with a great downtown vibe.
(Rooftop bar, Food Hall and Gathering Place)
Great Rooftop bar. Also a unique place to get a curated selection of gourmet groceries.
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Djon's Village Market
249 5th Ave(Rooftop bar, Food Hall and Gathering Place)
Great Rooftop bar. Also a unique place to get a curated selection of gourmet groceries.
Essentials
Fully stocked specialty grocery conveniently located close to the house. Fresh Baguette, prepared foods, great wines and many global ingredients.
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Melbourne Beach Properties
1010 Atlantic StFully stocked specialty grocery conveniently located close to the house. Fresh Baguette, prepared foods, great wines and many global ingredients.
The freshest Tuna, Mahi, Grouper etc. They specialize in stone crab claws flown in fresh directly from Bahamas. Great prepared seafood salads like Shrimp with Crab, Squid etc.
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Indialantic Seafood Company
826 Florida A1AThe freshest Tuna, Mahi, Grouper etc. They specialize in stone crab claws flown in fresh directly from Bahamas. Great prepared seafood salads like Shrimp with Crab, Squid etc.
When you need a more complete shopping list. Publix is a national and more generic chain of supermarkets.
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Publix Super Market at Driftwood Plaza
3830 S Hwy A1AWhen you need a more complete shopping list. Publix is a national and more generic chain of supermarkets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beach bar for drinks and appetizers. Walking distance from the house through the street or the beach.
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Sand on the Beach
1005 Atlantic StGreat beach bar for drinks and appetizers. Walking distance from the house through the street or the beach.
The best rustic décor in town. Great craft beer selection on tap, atmosphere and comfort bar food. When an important game is on, it suddenly becomes the hippest sports bar in town.
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Copperhead Tavern
205 5th AveThe best rustic décor in town. Great craft beer selection on tap, atmosphere and comfort bar food. When an important game is on, it suddenly becomes the hippest sports bar in town.
Restored Post Office building with amazing selection of beers on tap.
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Iron Oak Post
2023 Melbourne CtRestored Post Office building with amazing selection of beers on tap.
(Rooftop bar, Food Hall and Gathering Place)
Great Rooftop bar with beautiful sunset views. Also a unique place to get a curated selection of gourmet groceries.
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Djon's Village Market
249 5th Ave(Rooftop bar, Food Hall and Gathering Place)
Great Rooftop bar with beautiful sunset views. Also a unique place to get a curated selection of gourmet groceries.
Shopping
Surf Shop and Surf-inspired beach clothing for men, women and kids.
Surfing essentials plus a great selection of beach clothing, swimwear and beach shoes and gear.
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Longboard House
101 5th AveSurf Shop and Surf-inspired beach clothing for men, women and kids.
Surfing essentials plus a great selection of beach clothing, swimwear and beach shoes and gear.
Catalyst
209 Ocean AveSurf Gear, Surf Rentals, and beach clothing
Everything Else
Designed by Palmer Enterprises, this popular stretched executive 18-hole course offers an oasis of golfing pleasure between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. The 5,210 yard course features sail
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Spessard Holland Golf Course
2374 Oak StDesigned by Palmer Enterprises, this popular stretched executive 18-hole course offers an oasis of golfing pleasure between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. The 5,210 yard course features sail
Thee House of Yoga
412 5th AvenueGreat Yoga Classes close to the house.
If you would like to rent a bike, this is the place!
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Bob's Beach Bicycle Works
113 5th AveIf you would like to rent a bike, this is the place!
Melbourne's Tech University and my husband Federico's Alma Mater.
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Florida Institute of Technology
150 W University BlvdMelbourne's Tech University and my husband Federico's Alma Mater.