florida Date: 05-15-2026

Highly Recommended 11 Dinner Restaurants Near Palm Bay, Florida

Planning dinner tonight? Check out highly recommended restaurants in [Palm Bay] known for quality food and memorable dining experiences.

RestaurantsAddressPrice_level
1El Mezcalito Mexican Grill4651 Babcock St NE #1, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
2Texas Roadhouse1181 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907Moderate
3The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Outback Tiki Bar!4845 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
4Sonnys BBQ1020 Malabar Rd SW, Palm Bay, FL 32907Moderate
5Chilis Grill & Bar4702 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
6Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar4445 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
7Rooneys2641 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
8Fired Up Coal Oven Pizzeria195 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907Inexpensive
9The Broken Barrel Tavern4700 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate
10Youngs Buffet4700 Babcock St NE #27, Palm Bay, FL 32905Inexpensive
11Trattoria Bella2155 Palm Bay Rd NE Ste 1, Palm Bay, FL 32905Moderate

1.El Mezcalito Mexican Grill

Address: 4651 Babcock St NE #1, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images El Mezcalito Mexican Grill

(951) user ratings total:

Marc Sing OH MY MEXICAN FOOD!!! Had this place on my list for a long time and so glad we stopped. The guacamole was amazing as well as the queso AND the salsa! Had the al pastor tacos and they were amazing! The arroz con pollo was extremely tasty as well! Will definitely be back!
5 /5
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2.Texas Roadhouse

Address: 1181 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907

images Texas Roadhouse

(6267) user ratings total:

Magalina M So last night I went here for the first time and it was so awesome. Steven was our waiter and he was so awesome. The manager came by checked on us and there was other waitresses and waiters who had nothing to do with us but they still as they were walking by asked if we needed anything. I think it is so awesome that they kind of also put on a show they were dancing and then they did something with a horse saddle I mean I just had the most awesome first visit. I ordered the herb chicken, it was sauteed with onions and mushrooms along with some corn broccoli and I got an onion blossom and I couldnt even eat it all because they give you so much so I brought it home and shared it with my friend. If youre a vegetarian they also have so many things on the menu just for you. Im so impressed with this place and I will definitely be going back again if I ever go to Palm Bay.
5 /5
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3.The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Outback Tiki Bar!

Address: 4845 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Outback Tiki Bar!

(6040) user ratings total:

D. Smith I can’t say enough about this place. I love that it’s locally owned. We met the owners’ son, such a nice guy! There’s 3 different areas of the restaurant to choose from, inside, outside on the patio, and then outside at the tiki bar area, which is full service. We were there on a Sunday and there was a live band. The only issue for me was that smoking was allowed in the tiki bar area. Since food is served in that area, it just seems like smokers could have a little designated area so everyone could enjoy the tiki bar. For those that don’t smoke it is a little offensive, and for me personally, it makes me nauseous. (Just sharing that little tidbit for the owners.) So, we had to chose to sit on the patio down from the tiki bar and were still able to enjoy our lunch and the band, smoke-free! Hailey was our server. She was excellent! I’ve included a picture of the ahi tuna appetizer. As you can see it is beautifully plated, and everything was delicious! We also had the jumbo lump crab stuffed mushrooms, and a blackened grouper sandwich! We will be back!!!
5 /5
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4.Sonnys BBQ

Address: 1020 Malabar Rd SW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

images Sonnys BBQ

(3014) user ratings total:

David Matthew Best BBQ experience ever!!! All of us at the table ordered the all you can eat baby back ribs and there was no shortage of them, they were hot and perfectly cooked just with the right amount of charring from the grill. Since everyone at the table got the all you can eat portion, we had the re orders placed on a big plate in the middle of our table and everyone just kept devouring them. Our amazing waitress Jada made sure we never ran out of anything, from ribs to great side dishes to drinks. We can’t stop talking about it, and can’t wait to go back.
5 /5
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5.Chilis Grill & Bar

Address: 4702 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images Chilis Grill & Bar

(2631) user ratings total:

Marc Sing Everything was great! Food and service were amazing!!! Nashville hot chicken crispers were awesome!
5 /5
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6.Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar

Address: 4445 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar

(1775) user ratings total:

Brandon Sheets Let me tell you all about the Lazy Turtle!!! Great food. Great people. The owner Sal is a great personable guy. Do NOT let the price of the food DETER YOU!! It’s worth every penny and THEN SOME!! The Crunchy Lobster Roll is TO DIE FOR!
5 /5
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7.Rooneys

Address: 2641 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

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(1400) user ratings total:

Mary Lou Black Love this place! Food was great! And large portions. Staff is excellent! Will definitely go again next time were in the Melbourne area.
5 /5
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8.Fired Up Coal Oven Pizzeria

Address: 195 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907

images Fired Up Coal Oven Pizzeria

(1398) user ratings total:

Phillip White Atmosphere gets 3 stars because when I came to get my pickup order for the first time the place was dead, not a single customer during what should be peak dinner hours. I was worried at first, but the lady running the register was really nice and friendly. Once I got home the chicken alfredo pizza was amazing, and the coal fired wings werent traditional but also really tasty and fall off the bone tender. Homemade marina was *chefs kiss* Would recommend
5 /5
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9.The Broken Barrel Tavern

Address: 4700 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images The Broken Barrel Tavern

(1276) user ratings total:

Joseph Roman Stopped by the Broken Barrel in Palm Bay and overall had a good experience. The beans had an interesting flavor at first — it took a couple bites to get used to the “choir” (char/smoked) taste, but once it kicked in, you could really smell and taste the smoky depth. Definitely unique and worth trying. I ordered the turkey sandwich, and the quality of the turkey itself was great — you can really taste the smoked flavor. I do wish there had been a bit more turkey on the sandwich, and maybe a different bun would elevate it even more, but the flavor was solid. Overall, good quality food with strong smoky BBQ notes. I’d go back and try a few other items on the menu next time.
5 /5
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10.Youngs Buffet

Address: 4700 Babcock St NE #27, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images Youngs Buffet

(1241) user ratings total:

RJ Isom Great place, for the food & deals Thursday is my favorite day... Oh as of 8/8/25 rates have gone up over 1.00, never told me, sorry about the low tip. Sat & Sunday both higher as well.
5 /5
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11.Trattoria Bella

Address: 2155 Palm Bay Rd NE Ste 1, Palm Bay, FL 32905

images Trattoria Bella

(1089) user ratings total:

Mason Banks One of the best Italian restaurants Ive been to. The food was top notch every single item was delicious and served hot. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly and professional. I recommend going on Thursday for their special. $38 and you get three apps, two entries, and three desserts. Will 100% be going back!
5 /5
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