| Melbourne Florida isn't a culinary capital, but with a | | | | around $25-27 (more for the specials), about half of |
| little knowledge about where the locals eat, you can | | | | the menu items are a package deal- appetizer, salad, |
| get great food at a decent price. I'm going to discuss | | | | entree, and desert all for one price. This is our special |
| several of my favorite places in and around | | | | occasion place because it has great atmosphere and |
| Melbourne so you have some choices no matter | | | | food. The wait staff is attentive and we have never |
| where you are as you travel around our town. | | | | been disappointed in our meal. Try their Karma Sutra |
| Let's start beach side since that is one of the biggest | | | | martini- it is almost as good as the name! Making |
| draws to the area. If you are down at the boardwalk | | | | reservations are a must- it used to be a great secret |
| in Indialantic and a fan of New York style pizza, | | | | eatery for us a couple of years ago, but it looks like |
| Bizzaro's is the place to go. I had forgotten how | | | | the secret is out. (321) 768-2445 |
| good pizza from up north was until they opened. | | | | On the west side of town, my favorite Mexican |
| Rumor has it that the secret to NY pizza is the | | | | place is the Fiesta Azteca on Wickham Road just |
| water- regular tap water processed by the city of | | | | south of Sarno Road. In my opinion, the best |
| New York. That is what gives the dough its distinct | | | | Mexican food in Brevard County is right here. The |
| taste and my wife tells me that Bizarro's imports | | | | service is good, food is prepared quickly and it has a |
| water from the Big Apple for just that reason (who | | | | nice atmosphere. I only order one thing- the super |
| cares as long as it tastes good!). If you order a large, | | | | chicken burritto: it is big- enough for two people, but |
| better have some help because the pies are | | | | I don't share! Go to their website and you can look |
| oversized. The place is right off the north end of the | | | | over their menu or find a location near you- there are |
| boardwalk and there are few parking places so walk | | | | several in town. This one was the first one (I think)- |
| or bring someone to run in to pick up your to go | | | | it was on Sarno, but they moved to this location |
| order while you circle. It is not a big place, but there | | | | when they were ready to expand. The only minor |
| are a couple of booths inside and tables on a | | | | problem is the traffic since they are located just |
| covered patio outside. Bring cash because they don't | | | | south of the Wickham/Sarno intersection, but it is |
| take plastic or debit cards. Can't beat a great slice of | | | | only an issue if you want to go north when you are |
| pizza and a cold beer with a great view of the ocean! | | | | leaving. (321) 242 5966 |
| (321) 724-4799 | | | | In the Avenue Viera Mall area, Five Guys is the place |
| Speaking of beach side eateries, eat where the local | | | | to go for burgers. They are hand formed, come with |
| surfers eat when you are in Satellite Beach- Da Kine | | | | lots of toppings and a big pile of fries. These are |
| Diego's. A little shack of a place with great burritos; | | | | made the way burgers should be. The price is around |
| not Mexican, but Hawaiian! You get big overstuffed | | | | $7, a little more than McDonalds or Burger King, so |
| burritos you can eat by hand filled with healthy | | | | we don't often but it I try to avoid those |
| ingredients. All dining is outside- it is located on the | | | | restaurants anyway. This is more of a treat than a |
| west side of A1A so your view of the beach is | | | | daily affair for us. The price hasn't scared away |
| obstructed by a condo, but it is a good place to go | | | | customers- you will normally wait in line to order but |
| for a quick bite when you are hitting the waves. | | | | it moves quickly. It is a fast growing franchise and |
| They also have fun entertainment for the whole | | | | there is another shop off of Palm Bay Road just |
| family like movie nights. Definitely worth checking out | | | | west of the I-95 interchange. Use the store locator |
| if you are in the area- (321) 779-TACO (8226) | | | | on the site and find one near you! |
| If you are in downtown Melbourne and want to have | | | | That just about covers the four corners of |
| a nice dinner with your spouse, go to our favorite | | | | Melbourne, Florida so you should be able to find good |
| restaurant- Continental Flambe located on E. New | | | | eats if you are in and around town. I've enjoyed |
| Haven Avenue right next to the railroad tracks (I | | | | eating at these spots and I'm sure you will too. I'm |
| know, sounds weird when you read it like that). It is | | | | always looking for a good place to get a meal so if I |
| an upscale European/French restaurant that doesn't | | | | find one I'll keep you updated. Don't waste your life |
| break the bank. Although the price per person is | | | | or your money- start LIVING! |