Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast.
We are happy to feature the winners who earned the “Best” in their categories.
BEST RESTAURANT
TRADEWINDS RESTAURANT
7032 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne 321.504.7771
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Service, staff, excellent food at a reasonable price.”
“Nice patio overlooking gorgeous golf course; super-friendly staff.”
“Wonderful food, great wait staff and good prices.”
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
DIXIE CROSSROADS
1475 Garden Street, Titusville 321.268.5000
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Fresh is always their top priority and the food is always good!”
“Fresh and consistent.”
“Fresh caught seafood.”
BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
THAT LITTLE RESTAURANT
1749 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321.255.3785
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Honestly feels good; great prices!”
“Home style, good food and nice people.”
“This is a staple of Melbourne for over 60 years. They are fast, efficient and friendly. Food is always hot and well prepared.”
BEST PLACE FOR ROMANTIC DINNER
THE SPACE BAR
6245 Riverfront Center Blvd., Titusville 321.966.9200
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great views.”
“Amazing view for a date and great drink selection.”
“At night The Space Bar has some amazing lighting, the ambiance is simply incredible and it adds up to a wonderfully out-of-this-world romantic setting. Regardless if you’re dressing down in a polo and shorts or dressing up with dress slacks and an oxford button-down with a blazer, you wouldn’t say you feel out of place at The Space Bar.”
BEST PLACE FOR DATE NIGHT
CADILLAC COVE
1462 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach 321.421.7080
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Fun atmosphere, great food and service with amazing specialty drinks. Nightlife is A+.”
“Dancing on the weekend to the live bands is great.”
“Trivia was fun, the servers were super attentive and the food was fantastic.”
BEST BEACH
PLAYALINDA BEACH
212 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 321.267.1110
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Quiet, and amazing surf.”
“Nature at its best.”
“Cleanest of all the beaches, typically does not have as many people so tends to be more relaxing. Does not have any buildings nearby to pollute the view of the seashore.”
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
CAMP HOLLY AIRBOAT RIDES
6901 U.S. 192, Melbourne 321.723.2179
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Best air boat rides.”
“Great rides on an airboat, something tourists probably can’t do at home.”
“Unique exciting experience.”
BEST SALON/BARBERSHOP
THE BEACH BUM BARBER COMPANY
4400 S. Hopkins Ave. #102, Titusville 321.362.8592
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Justin is an amazing barber and person.”
“Great atmosphere.”
“Friendly and great cuts.”
BEST NAIL SALON
THE NAIL PROFESSIONALS
137 5th Ave., Indialantic 321.549.9091
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Clean facility, talented staff.”
“This is by far the best nail salon due to the workers they have here. Every one of them always goes out of their way to ensure my time spent is amazing. The cleanliness is also a huge reason I love coming here. So glad to have them locally!”
“Great quality products.”
BEST RETAIL
BUFFKIN TILE
3350 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island 321.452.2282
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Buffkin has the best prices, best quality of product and best service. There are hundreds of different styles so you can find anything you want — and for a great price. Excellent installation, too.”
“Great service, large selection of tile counter, help is very friendly.”
“Denny is the best!”
BEST PLACE TO PLAY GOLF
VIERA EAST GOLF COURSE
2300 Clubhouse Drive, Rockledge 321.639.6500
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great public course that is open for everyone. Fairways and greens are outstanding.”
“Terrific greens, great on-site restaurant, great porch to feel relaxed and watch beautiful sunsets.”
“Superior layout; challenging greens; super friendly yet professional staff; gorgeous views; well maintained.”
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
KALON DANCE COMPANY
1545 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville 321.360.2103
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Engaging classes, super friendly staff, teachers are amazing so make my kids feel special and loved every single class, great summer camps and moms’ night out opportunities throughout the year as well.”
“Lots of activities for kids to get involved with and super sweet staff.”
“Best dance and gymnastics school for children. Wonderful and patient instructors.”
BEST NONPROFIT
CANDLELIGHTERS OF BREVARD
436 5th Ave., #1, Indialantic 321.728.5600
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Candlelighters provides over 20 direct programs and services to children fighting pediatric cancer.”
“This organization, with the support of our community, makes sure no one fights childhood cancer alone!”
“Candlelighters has served the Space Coast community for over 30 years and continues helping families during the tremendous battle of child-hood cancer.”
BEST NEW BUSINESS
URBAN TEA
1910 State Road A1A, Indian Harbour Beach 321.504.8179
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It’s a great atmosphere, awesome ice cream and beverages.”
“Family owned and operated, quality products, clean/fresh ingredients.”
“Just an all-around great vibe.”
BEST MUSEUM
AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville 321.264.0911
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It lists the thousands of names of law enforcement officials that lost their lives in the line of duty.”
“The memorial in the center is very humbling and breathtaking.”
“Nearly 11,000 exhibits and artifacts relating to law enforcement. Many of these exhibits are interactive and include a large collection of antique law enforcement vehicles, decommissioned firearms and tools.”
BEST MARINA
ANCHORAGE YACHT BASIN
96 Eau Gallie Causeway, Indian Harbour Beach 321.773.3620
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Family owned for over 30 years, three generations working on property every day.”
“Great service, high-quality boats, comprehensive, all-inclusive experience.”
“Very professional and pleasant staff that each know their job well. Prices are in line and quite good for the service delivered.”
BEST BREWERY
PLAYALINDA BREWING COMPANY
305 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 321.225.8978
5220 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 321.567.5974
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Best beer on the Space Coast.”
“This place is amazing and has something for everyone. We love both of their locations in Titusville. My husband and I go here whenever we need a minute
to recharge.”
“Delicious, friendly and great spot to meet friends.”
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
PINEAPPLES
1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne 321.499.1400
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The most variety of entertainment and music styles, and it’s rain or shine.”
“The moon room is a really nice entertainment venue, also has great food!!”
“Wonderful ambiance!”
BEST HOTEL
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TITUSVILLE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
6245 Riverfront Center Blvd., Titusville 321.966.9200
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Staff is always accommodating and friendly. They go above and beyond. There are a multitude of activities offered, and dining while watching a launch on the roof at the Space Bar is like no other!”
“The Courtyard in Titusville is clean, new, and run by passionate people who are dedicated to hospitality. With its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and the ability to watch rocket launches on the rooftop and amenities that make it more like a mini resort than a hotel geared toward business travelers.”
“New hotel with lots of events. Great view of launches.”
BEST HOME BUILDER
CHRISTOPHER BURTON LUXURY HOMES
3839 N. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 101, Melbourne 321.757.3247
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Quality, quality, quality, is what sets Christopher Burton Luxury Homes, Inc. apart from all the rest.”
“This is the third and largest home we’ve built, and it was the best experience. The thing that we really appreciated was that things didn’t fall through the cracks. Chris Burton and everyone involved paid such great attention to detail.”
“The best part of owning a Burton home is the look of the house. I love the feeling I get when I pull into the driveway. It has an incredible visual effect.”
BEST HISTORICAL SITE
GREEN GABLES AT HISTORIC RIVERVIEW VILLAGE, INC.
1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 321.794.8901
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It is one of the few historical sites left that has significant ties to the beginnings of Melbourne. Folks need to see this place — it’s been here for 128 years!”
“All volunteer educational site, preserving the architecture and history of a family critical to the development
of the area.”
“It is located on 1.5 acres of green space on the Indian River Lagoon and it tells the story of the Riverview Village area and Melbourne.”
BEST GOLF COURSE
DURAN Golf CLUB/COURSE
7032 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne 321.504.7776
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Excellent.”
“Superior layout; challenging greens; super friendly yet professional staff; gorgeous views; well maintained.”
“Great greens and people are friendly.”
BEST FESTIVAL
BREVARD RENAISSANCE FAIR
Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne 321.458.3515
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Lots of family fun and educational.”
“Music, costumes, craft fair, food offerings at $5 or less. Plus admission goes towards helping a local non-profit organization.”
“Amazing day, lots of vendors, entertainment, fun, and overall one of the best festivals and has something for everyone!!!”
BEST ECO ADVENTURE
CAPT. B’S SURF FISHING CHARTERS
908 Columbus Ave., Melbourne 321.424.4119
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I hired Capt. B to help me with my surf fishing skills. Capt B is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at his craft. I showed up early, he was already there at one of his favorite spots that I still go to. He taught me a lot about surf fishing you won’t learn on the Internet. We caught a lot of fish, and I went home with enough to feed my family of five! He was even nice enough to give me a few packs of his favorite rigs and bait for my next solo outing.”
“Able to see the beautiful beaches and lagoon while also catching lunch or dinner.“
“I went surf fishing with Capt. B, and we caught and learned about a variety of fish and other wildlife. I know he also provides trips to harvest varieties of shellfish in the lagoons. I plan on taking one of those trips very soon.”
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Downtown Divas
847 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne 321.733.0898
WHAT READERS SAY:
“As soon as you walk in, the ladies working are super excited and ready to help you. They will suggest items for you and won’t let you walk around with your hands full. They make the environment so welcoming and I always look forward to going in.”
“The girls that work there are always so friendly and helpful, picking out clothes and accessories to fit everyone’s style.”
“Tons of cute clothes.”
BEST CATERING
CRYDERMANS BARBECUE
401 Florida Ave., Cocoa 321.877.0796
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Okay, so just take my word for it or book a food fest with them! Then, you will know for yourself!”
“Try them once all your party needs and it will be number one on your list for sure.”
“I have seen them in action, service, delivery and their quality of food for years! Hands not down, very up to thank and salute them!”
BEST BUSINESS FOR PETS
Paradise Luxury Dog Resort
220 Chandler Road N.W., Palm Bay 321.728.2200
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great staff.”
“Our dog loves going there.”
“Reasonable prices and my dog loves it.
BEST BARBECUE [TIE]
BIG DOGS
5385 U.S. 1, Grant-Valkaria 321.698.3878
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Yummy.”
“Tastes the best. Great prices, huge delicious portions. From smoked duck, to rib racks, to beans and to dessert they have you covered with the best barbecue.”
“Amazing.”
BB RADS COASTAL BBQ
1817 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 321.567.4677
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Local barbecue. Delicious!”
“Best in barbecue in Titusville.”
“BB Rads has excellent barbecue and great service and vibe, it’s a great place to grab a quick lunch bite or dinner their assortment of options is second to none.”
BEST PIZZA [TIE]
Genna Pizza CoMPANY
4301 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321.242.3003
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I was most looking forward to trying a grandma slice. I found it extremely flavorful and maybe one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.”
“Hands down the best N.Y. pizza in all Brevard.”
“Last night I tried the Detroit pizza! All I can say is AWESOME!!! Everyone remarked on how good it was!
Humpavelli’s Pizza
3045 Columbia Blvd., A107, Titusville 321.268.8009
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Best pizza and nicest staff.”
“Hands down the best dough around, and every other menu item is made fresh.”
“Always good and slices perfect for lunch!!”
BEST FRESH PRODUCE MARKET
THRIFTY SPECIALITY PRODUCE & MEATS
2135 Palm Bay Road N.E., Palm Bay 321.726.8007
WHAT READERS SAY:
“No better quality or price.”
“Huge assortment, competitive prices.”
“Best produce prices and customer service.”
Thank you to our many voters
who cast ballots in this year’s
Best of the Space Coast contest
and congratulations to all the winners!
