Long Doggers Eatery This is the surfer haven notably featured on the Food Network, and the hot dogs made here usually are identified as “Space Coast-style.” Doggers has all sorts of appetizers and snacks, salads and entrees, as well as frankfurters in various forms. 2870 Post Road, Melbourne, (321) 751-4448; 4260 Minton Road, Palm Bay, (321) 951-8884; 890 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic, (321) 725-1115. LD. $2.25-$8
Niki’s Family Restaurant A Suntree standby for years, laid-back Niki’s serves Greek- style food in addition to old-fashioned comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has great daily specials too. 6947 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, (321) 255-0817. BLD. $5-$15
Pineda Crossing It’s not for nothing that the owners call their restaurant the “casual gourmet,” because it carries the theme well. It is humble-looking (an ex-biker bar) on the outside, with eclectic décor (antiques, sporting equipment) within and a very broad, well-considered menu. 2515 Roberts Road, (Pineda Causeway at U.S. 1), Melbourne, (321) 259-7760. LD. $15-$30
Pizza Gallery & Grill This local favorite has something for everyone – the perfect mix of family-friendly dining, gourmet food and an indoor/outdoor bar and lounge. Serving Brevard for 20 years, Pizza Gallery & Grill has the county’s largest selection of gourmet pizza as well as an eclectic selection of delicious entrees and creative cocktails. Located at The Avenue Viera. (321) 633-0397. LD, plus Sunday brunch. $5-$20
RendezVous Restaurant & Lounge This
restaurant, which is located in the Holiday Inn near I-95 and Wickham Road, was renovated several months ago and Chef Stefan Boehm is serious about his food, with American and continental fare, with homemade soups, pasta, steaks and fresh seafood. 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera, (321) 255-0077. BLD. $10-$20
The Palm Café Located inside the Kiwi Tennis Club, The Palm Café is one of Brevard’s better restaurants, with innovative dishes, beautifully presented. It’s American-eclectic, with the likes of Korean-style beef & shrimp, grilled lamb chops with mushroom risotto and Royal Crusted Fillet of Chilean sea bass. 30 Tradewinds Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, (321) 779-3605. LD. $6-$30
Squidlips Overwater Grill Seafood, chicken, steaks, pork and burgers are oak grilled and the riverside views terrific at this restaurant, now a fixture at the edge of the Eau Gallie Arts District. The menu is extensive and eclectic, with offerings like black cherry pepper pork and seafood lasagna. 1477 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne, (321) 259-3101. LD. $10-$20
Tradewinds The restaurant at the Duran Golf Club clubhouse is growing in popularity as its menu grows, and in addition to serving lunch daily, it offers an express breakfast for golfers in the bar area from 7-11 a.m., and a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Parkway, Viera, (321) 504-7776. BL. $7-$14
ASIAN
A Taste of Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Authentic Thai food on the beach. Try the Pad Thai or one of their signature sushi rolls like the Indian River or Melbourne Beach roll. 1924 North Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, (321) 777-4411. LD. $10-$15.
Fujiyama One of Brevard’s newer Japanese steakhouses, complete with knife show, Fujiyama offers sleek, low-key elegance and very good menu items and sushi, not to mention a nice bar. It’s also immaculate and relatively quiet. 5000 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, (321) 255-6633. LD. $16-$25
Hioki’s Japanese Cuisine Many consider Hioki’s the home of Brevard’s best sushi, and if longevity has anything to do with it, they can’t be wrong. Hioki’s offers teriyaki, tempura, steak, fish and chicken dishes. Fresh fish is standard. 3360 U.S. Highway 1, Palm Bay, (321) 951-2710. LD. $10-$25
Orchid Bistro A contemporary, pan-Asian spot that sets the tone with orchids on the table and carries it through with beautifully planned, prepared and presented entrees, not to mention colorful desserts. 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, (321) 242-8429. LD. $10-$25
Red Ginger One of the few upscale Chinese restaurants in the area offers elegance in the dining room and on the plate, with original cuisine like Grace’s Chicken (chicken sautéed with shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and carrot in white wine sauce). Chef selections are top-notch too. 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, (321) 242-1167. LD. $9-$15
Siam Orchid Low-key, quiet elegance and some of the area’s better Thai food and sushi, served in large portions. The curries are interesting and the Pad Thai delicious. Try the Sea of Love Roll. 75 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, (321) 729-6383. LD. $9-$23
Thai Hana Thai Hana features Thai and Japanese style food in a modern setting. They offer an extensive menu including sushi, katsu, teriyaki, tempura, yakisoba and udon. 6729 Colonnade Avenue, Suite 105, Viera, (321) 634-5390. LD. $10.95-$22.95
Thai Thai Huge amounts of food and much-favored for its sushi, though entrées are available too, with daily specials. 2447 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, (321) 253-2353. LD. $9-$15
Thai Village Neatly decorated, quiet and laid-back Thai Village specializes in Thai food with a variety of good soups, curries and other specialties. Bangkok Duck is a specialty of the house: boneless meat, deep fried and served with a unique sauce. 1288 Sarno Road, Melbourne, (321) 259-0706. LD.
Vassana Another purveyor of sushi and Thai, Vassana is a relatively new, stylish restaurant that ventures into the inventive (Strawberry Roll) and the traditional (Panang Curry) with style. Bento boxes are available, as is the completely unique Thai Iced Tea. 215 W. Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, (321) 768-0070. LD. $15-$25
BARBEQUE
Charlie & Jake’s Brewery Grille “CJs” is one of
Brevard’s favorite barbeque restaurants, but it’s no rustic little hut. It’s a microbrewery-restaurant that serves a full menu that happens to include barbecued meat in various presentations. The burgers are made from Angus beef and the smoked prime rib is a specialty of the house. 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, (321) 752-7675. LD. $7-$22
CAFÉS
Blue Lemon Café This bright, pleasant little restaurant has a certain French flavor, as traditional, egg breakfasts are served in addition to quiche Lorraine and a quiche du jour, and sandwiches include the Gallic classic, croque monsieur (toasted bread with ham and cheese). Eleven varieties of crepes are served. 1301 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, (321) 777-3737. BL. $2.75-$8
CARIBBEAN
The Cuban Sandwich If you like medias noches, ham croquettes, empanadas or any of the other delights found in casual Cuban restaurants, you’ll love the Cuban Sandwich. Dessert is good too, and the flan shouldn’t be missed. 142 Regents Court, Suntree, (321) 757-7345. BL.
CONTINENTAL
Concepts Located in the historic bank building in downtown Eau Gallie, Concepts menu is constantly changing and includes international classic food in a casual setting. 1437 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, (321) 610-7987. LD. $16-26.
Dove (The) The Dove is a beachside institution, famed locally for its homemade bread and Italian and continental-style meals. Veal entrees include a gigantic chop and Chateaubriand is a specialty. Appetizers like carpaccio and Clams Casino make a good start and desserts are very good. 1790 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, (321) 777-5817. LD. $14-$70
Salt & Sweet Restaurant Another hidden wonder – it’s located in a Publix-anchored plaza off Wickham Road – Salt & Sweet treats continental cuisine just as it does the Pol- ish and other Eastern European food as it should: with loving care. It’s small, elegant and calm, and if you love authentic pierogi and blinis, as well as fine French and German-style fare, you’ll love this place. 3092 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, (321) 259-5182. LD. $10-$25
GREEK
Grecian Garden Café The family-owned Grecian Garden may be a typical, breakfast-and-lunch spot, but it also happens to offer what may be Brevard’s best homemade Greek food: souvlaki, dolmathes, spanakopita, etc. It isn’t fancy, but it is immaculate, and all ingredients are fresh. 2955 Pineda Causeway, Suntree, (321) 242-6373. BL. Dinner Fridays and Saturdays. $3.50-$20
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