- Question: Why is the city a great choice for a romantic getaway?
- Answer: Warm weather, beautiful beaches, and spectacular ocean views make the city an excellent spot for a romantic getaway, whether it’s for a week or just one night.
- Question: What can couples do in Historic Downtown Melbourne?
- Answer: Take a stroll in Historic Downtown Melbourne, which is packed with charming old buildings, art galleries, and museums, and explore the picturesque botanical gardens filled with blooming flowers and shady trees.
- Question: What activities can couples enjoy on the beach?
- Answer: Spend the day on the beach dolphin-spotting or learning to sail, before heading to one of these fantastic restaurants, eateries, and cafés for an intimate celebration of your love.
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1. Crush XI
Crush XI is an upscale, neighborhood gathering spot with a casually hip vibe that serves rustic-urban food, craft beers, and unique specialty wines for lunch and dinner. The eatery serves a creative menu of sharing plates designed to encourage a social dining experience with farm-to-table dishes like Chicken Chicharrones, Tepache Braised Pork Belly, Sriracha Marinated Flat Iron Steak, Seared U10 Scallops, Grilled Duck Breast, and Santa Maria Style Pork Tenderloin. An imaginative cocktail program offers unique takes on classic cocktails such as the bacon-infused Old-Fashioned cocktail, and other bar offerings include craft and draft beers, and casual wines.
923 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901, Phone: 321-312-6067
2. CuiZine Restaurant & Lounge
Located in Satellite Beach, CuiZine Restaurant & Lounge is a chic, elegant restaurant that offers an exceptional fine-dining experience. Owned and operated by brothers Zoran and Marjan Stanojkovski, the beautifully appointed restaurant exudes the feel of a classic jazz piano lounge with dark wood and leather accents, cozy dining booths and private dining spaces, and a softly-lit romantic ambiance. A Mediterranean-inspired menu features delectable dishes like Herb Lump Crab Cakes, Grilled Lamb Chops, Pork Osso Bucco, and three variations of Certified Angus steak cuts. The cuisine is accompanied by a range of casual wines, craft and draft beers on tap and the bottle, high-end spirits, and classic cocktails, and live music is hosted on the weekends.
1790 Florida A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937, Phone: 321-779-3605
3. Djon's Steak & Lobster House
Djon's Steak & Lobster House is a popular restaurant that specializes in prime steaks and fresh seafood in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The fine-dining restaurant boasts traditional steakhouse décor with dark wood and leather accents, elegantly dressed tables and soft lighting and serves a variety of prime cuts of USDA choice steaks, fresh seafood, free-range chicken and pork, and a range of vegetarian options. Signature dishes include Steamed Lobster, Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, and Veal Chops, and the cuisine is accompanied by an extensive menu of fine wines from around the world, which can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.
522 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, Phone: 321-722-2737
4. El Ambia Cubano
El Ambia Cubano is a friendly Cuban restaurant that takes diners on a culinary journey through the colorful and vibrant music-loving country. The casual, unfussy café serves authentic homemade Cuban dishes and handcrafted drinks in a lively, musical atmosphere where live music forms the backdrop for every meal. Boasting bright and cheerful décor, plain wooden tables, a full-service bar with conga bar stools, an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining and beautiful water views, the restaurant serves a range of delicious Cuban cuisine with plenty of pork dishes, gourmet sandwiches, fresh seafood, chicken and beef plates and sweet treats for dessert. Sip classic rum-inspired cocktails, craft beers, and casual wines.
950 E Melbourne Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901, Phone: 321-327-8389
5. Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Located in Melbourne Square, Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is a traditional Brazilian steakhouse that presents a unique style of preparing and serving food in the tradition of the Brazilian Gaúcho by offering a variety of hand-sliced meats straight from the skewer. Signature steak cuts include sirloin called Alcatra; and bottom sirloin with a juicy, robust flavor. Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse offers exquisite dining experiences for couples and groups with private, semi-private and lounge spaces for all occasions, along with an outdoor patio for alfresco dining.
1700 W New Haven Ave # 285A, Melbourne, FL 32904, Phone: 321-586-4002
6. Islands Fish Grill
Located in Indialantic Islands Fish Grill is a low-key seafood eatery with colorful Caribbean décor that focuses on serving high-quality fresh fish caught off the shores of Florida and prepared in creative ways. Offering 11 kinds of fresh fish served daily, Chef Jared and Chef Nate pride themselves on creating sublime dishes of fresh fish and seafood and presenting them in artful ways along with delicious, fresh sides. The cuisine is paired with craft beers on tap or by the bottle, handcrafted cocktails, and casual wines from around the world.
111 5th Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903, Phone: 321-956-0559
7. La Crepe de France
La Crepe de France brings an authentic French dining experience to the heart of Melbourne with a creative menu of classic French cuisine for breakfast and lunch. The family-friendly café has a comfortable dining room and a sunny outdoor patio for laid-back brunches and serves a menu of authentic French dishes like a variety of crepes, galettes, homemade soup and fresh salads, quiches, gourmet sandwiches, and small sides. Freshly squeezed juices and house-brewed coffees are available to enjoy with the food.
707 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901, Phone: 321-837-3760
8. Makoto
Located in the Nasa Plaza, Makoto is a sleek Japanese restaurant serving traditional hibachi and teppanyaki-style grilled fare and fresh, handmade sushi in a modern and stylish setting. The contemporary Japanese restaurant serves an array of hibachi, sushi, sashimi, rolls, tempura, teppanyaki, as well as soup, salad, seasonal tempura, and California rolls. Expert sushi chefs prepare specialty rolls at the open sushi bar, and a range of drinks from sake to classic cocktails are available.
785 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901, Phone: 321-724-8751
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