As February comes to an end, Brevard’s food scene scored some fresh new places and said farewell to one in Melbourne.
The new spots to try range from places offering fresh coffee to hand-rolled sushi. So, if you need a morning pick-me-up or a late-night snack, put one of these venues on the list.
Grand openings
Indian Harbour Beach welcomed Drifters Surf Restro this month. This intimate 22-seat eatery, located at 1875 South Patrick Drive, showcases an eclectic mix of fresh flavors, with a focus on handmade sushi and coastal-inspired dishes.
Long Island Bagels, at 5410 Murrell Road in Rockledge, has fresh boiled and baked bagels, made in-house daily. All dough, cream cheese and salads are made from scratch.
Located at 401 E. New Haven Ave. in Melbourne, Taco Dive opened its first Brevard County location and features classic choices and adventurous options like the drunken burrito, BLT or corned beef tacos.
The new Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill atop the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport.
Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill opened at the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport “fly-in hotel.” They offer appetizers, hand-held bites and entrees, as well as drinks, with an up-close view of the runways. Find it at 747 Terminal Pkwy. in Melbourne.
Baci Restaurant and Bar, which has its first location in Rockledge, opened a second establishment at 218 Hwy. A1A in Satellite Beach. Baci Beachside features a wide selection of pizza, wings, burgers and classic Italian entrees, as well as a full bar.
Margarita Island took over the former site of El Leoncito, located at 5360 Stadium Pkwy. in Viera, and offers a brunch, lunch, dinner and drink menu. Try the bacon goat cheese chiles toreados or the Ixtapa chipotle salmon.
Serving classic breakfast dishes, popular breakfast and lunch chain Eggs Up Grill joined the Space Coast at 4100 North Wickham Road in the Post Commons Shopping Center in Melbourne. Owners are also planning a second location in Cocoa Beach sometime next year.
Apocalypse Coffee Roasters just opened their second location at 145 Palm Bay Road NE in West Melbourne. It’s so good that Alton Brown from The Food Network gave them a shout out on social media this month.
Under new ownership
Village Bier Garten briefly closed in January and has since reopened under new ownership.
The owners of former King’s Grill, which closed up shop pre-Superbowl, now operate the German-themed restaurant located in the heart of Cocoa Village at 415 Delannoy Ave.
An end for one, a new beginning for another
Alligator Reef Club closed its doors after two years this month. The Key West inspired restaurant served lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, craft cocktails and more — and was located at 529 E. New Haven Ave, in Melbourne.
Lynora’s, an Italian restaurant, is expected to take over the location. Opening date has yet to be announced. This will be their sixth location in Florida.
Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY’s food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Here’s the Brevard restaurants that opened and closed in February
