Best Places to Dine by Boat on the Space Coast 2023

The Chart House dinner and waterfront view

Where are some of the best places to dine by boat on the Space Coast?

Space Coast Living magazine readers helped us choose these restaurants during voting March 15-April 20.


Thank you to our many voters who cast ballots in this year’s
Best Places to Dine by Boat on the Space Coast contest
and congratulations to all the winners!

Café Coconut Cove

4210 South A1A
Melbourne Beach
321.727.3133
cafecoconutcove.com

WHAT READERS SAY: 

“Beautiful location, attentive staff, and delicious food.”

“Best food, friendliest staff and you can watch the sunset.”

“The German food is the best around!”


Chart House

2250 Front St.
Melbourne
321.729.6558
chart-house.com

WHAT READERS SAY: 

“The huge fans help keep you cool while you dine under their huge tiki hut.”

“Easy docking, all outside, good food, great service.”

“Easy access from Indian River and Banana River. Great food, service and outside dining under very cool Tiki Hut.” 


Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar

6075 North U.S. 1
Melbourne
321.242.8999
grillsseafood.com

WHAT READERS SAY:: 

“Live music, fresh seafood, great atmosphere. Good sturdy floating docks to tie up to. Large, covered patio with wind blocking windows. Friendly wait staff. Family friendly. Breakfast lunch and dinner!”

“This is the most convenient when out on the boat. Easy to get to and not too far. Service and food are always great. They have a nice boat dock to secure your boat too. It is a HAPPY place.”

“Great food at reasonable prices!” 


Marker 24 restaurant

Marker 24 Riverfront Grille

1357 S. Banana River Dr.
Merritt Island
321.453.7888
marker24marina.com

WHAT READERS SAY:: 

“Great Atmosphere, food is great, nice place to take kids to fish off the dock while the grownups enjoy eating or play corn hole. You can fill it up with gas and pick up a few items at the marina as well.”

“Excellent food, very kid friendly, excellent access and docks. The staff is always great, and it is easy to get in with my 26’ center console. They have cornhole and other games. We love visiting.”

“Casual fun atmosphere!” 


Yellow Dog Café waterfront dining

Yellow Dog Café

905 US-1 | Malabar
321.956.3334
yellowdogcafe.com

WHAT READERS SAY:: 

“Best food!”

“The food is superb, and the atmosphere can’t be beaten!”

“Great food and atmosphere.” 


Thank you to our many voters who cast ballots in this year’s
Best Places to Dine by Boat on the Space Coast contest
and congratulations to all the winners!