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  1. The pizza at Bella Luna ranges in price from $9.25 to $18.99. One version has sliced meatballs. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Bella Luna puts in good, cheery effort

    Mange! Bella Luna in Suntree serves a variety of Italian classics and pizza pies.

    • 7:09 AM
  2. Spinach and artichoke dip from Smokey Bone's in Melbourne. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Smokey Bones is much more than barbecue

    After a recent visit, we learned that Smokey Bones in Melbourne is more than just a barbecue joint.

    • Dec. 20, 2013
  3. The gumbo at Old Florida Grill was a fine version of the Louisiana favorite, with generous chunks of sausage, lots of fresh okra and chicken. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Old Florida Grill solid in food, service, view

    The menu at Old Florida Grill in Port St. John concentrates on seafood, with everything from fish sandwiches to Maine lobster dinners.

    • Dec. 20, 2013
  4. The orange beef at Red Ginger was tender and fried to a crisp, then coated in a slightly spicy orange-chili sauce for a fine contrast in flavors and textures. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Melbourne Square's Red Ginger worth the wait

    Red Ginger is a welcome addition to Melbourne Square mall. The service is friendly. The food is better than good.

    • Dec. 13, 2013
  5. The Empanadas at Sublime Restaurant and Sangria Lounge in Cocoa Village LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Tapas rise to Sublime label

    We tried the tapas at Sublime Restaurant and Sangria Lounge in Cocoa Village.

    • Dec. 5, 2013
  6. We got the chili dog with shredded cheese and a side of coleslaw and sweet potato fries. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Long Doggers in Viera a rollicking atmosphere

    The hot dogs at Long Doggers, in Viera or any of the other locations, are among the best in Brevard.

    • Nov. 25, 2013
  7. Green curry from Land and Sea Thai Fusion in Indian Harbour Beach is akin to a creamy soup with a hint of coconut. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Best Thai in Brevard could be Land and Sea in IHB

    Land and Sea Thai Fusion could be a contender for best Thai restaurant on the Space Coast.

    • Nov. 22, 2013
  8. Swordfish was the fish of the day during the reviewer's visit. It was served over vegetable risotto, a wonderful dish. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Seafood Place masters fusion-style seafood

    The Seafood Place in downtown Melbourne serves all sorts of delights such as the almond-crusted snapper over jasmine rice with coconut curry. We'll be back. Often.

    • Nov. 14, 2013
  9. The Stuffed French Toast from Keke's Breakfast Cafe was beautifully prepared and neither soggy nor runny. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Keke's raises the bar for breakfast, lunch

    Restaurant review: Keke's Breakfast Cafe in Melbourne pleasantly surprised us with its stuffed French toast and other takes on breakfast classics.

    • Nov. 7, 2013
  10. Chicken Francese from Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta in Viera is prepared in a lemony sauce served with penne pasta. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Brooklyn Pizza takes us back to Little Italy

    Change is good, as are the pizza and pasta dishes at Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta in Viera. Buon appetito!

    • Nov. 1, 2013
  11. Hibachi chicken is from Sumo, a restaurant beachside that serves sushi and entertains from its hibachi grill. PHOTOS BY LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Sumo delivers big flavors in Asian cuisine

    Sumo restaurant on beachside is just a good, solid, workmanlike Japanese-style restaurant that offers pleasant and unusual diversions.

    • Oct. 24, 2013
  12. Pork weiner schnitzel ($15) is big, beautifully browned and served with red cabbage and spaetzle. PHOTOS BY LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Craving Bavarian? Edelweiss satisfies

    Since it's Oktoberfest, a visit to Edelweiss German Restaurant in Melbourne was in order.

    • Oct. 23, 2013
  13. Rustic flatbread from the Local Joint in Rockledge. JENNIFER SANGALANG / FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Local Joint's ambiance, menu are pleasing

    The Local Joint in Rockledge features an eclectic menu. Some of the choices? Pork sliders with chipotle mayo, chicken wonton nachos and kale chips.

    • Oct. 11, 2013
  14. We ordered the goat cheese burger served medium rare with caramelized onions. If we had any complaint, it was that the meal was a tad messy when we bit into the juicy, oozy burger. That didn't stop us from finishing it. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: U don't want 2 miss 2 Cool Cafe

    Trust us: U don't want 2 miss 2 Cool Cafe on beachside. We were very taken with the clever menu and creative food.

    • Sep. 26, 2013
  15. Sauces and salsas liven up the food at Pollo Tropical. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Some hits, misses at Pollo Tropical

    We had a 50-50 experience at Pollo Tropical. The corn souffle is a don't-miss.

    • Sep. 13, 2013
  16. Murdock's recently changed its name from Murdock's Char Bar and Bistro to Murdock's Southern Bistro. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Murdock's rises again with Southern flair

    Murdock's has a new name, new menu and new attitude.

    • Aug. 30, 2013
  17. Aussie burger is topped with fried egg, bacon and cheese. Lyn Dowling/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: Coasters offers diverse menu, nice setting

    Coasters Pub & Biergarten is more than meets the eye.

    • Aug. 22, 2013
  18. Surf Dawg's Grill & Brew Pub in Melbourne. Lyn Dowling/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: Surf Dawg's — definition of an ideal neighborhood eatery

    Surf Dawg's Grill & Brew Pub offers friendly service and tasty food.

    • Aug. 15, 2013
  19. Spinach-artichoke soup, chicken salad sandwich and coffee at Lazy Bean Café & Deli. Lyn Dowling/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: Lazy Bean no slouch on eats and drinks

    Lazy Bean Caffee & Deli in Cocoa Village makes a nice addition to the local coffee shop scene.

    • Aug. 8, 2013
  20. JR's Rib Shack in Rockledge is a roadside stand that serves up delicious barbecue. Lyn Dowling/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Follow your nose to JR Rib Shack

    Looking for good barbecue? Head to JR's Rib Shack in Rockledge.

    • Aug. 2, 2013
  21. The Bruschetta at Portofino Italian Grill has finely chopped tomatoes, olives, onions, capers, garlic and shredded basil topped with Parmesan. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Give Portofino Italian Grill a twirl

    Restaurant review: Portofino Italian Grill in Titusville scores marks for its service, atmosphere and classic Italian cuisine.

    • Jul. 18, 2013
  22. Baked oatmeal ($2.95) is served with fresh mixed berries, sliced bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar at Friendly Toast Cafe 2 in Melbourne. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Friendly Toast Cafe 2 a culinary gem

    Friendly Toast Cafe 2 is a bright, cheerful respite to Wickham Road traffic.

    • Jul. 10, 2013
  23. Beachside Grill & Deli in Cocoa Beach is unpretentious with plastic tableclothes and beach decor. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Good cheer on tap at Beachside Grill & Deli

    Cheerful service is the draw at Beachside Grill & Deli.

    • Jul. 4, 2013
  24. A cold roast beef on sourdough is served with lettuce, provolone and red beefsteak tomato. Diners may select pasta salad as a side at A Novel Cup in the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: A Novel Cup is worth checking out

    A Novel Cup at the Central Brevard Library makes offers the perfect marriage of food and books.

    • Jun. 27, 2013
  25. Appetizer sampler at Cheddar's in West Melbourne. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Cheddar's outclasses most chain eateries

    Cheddar's, Brevard's newest chain restaurant, offers good food and great service.

    • Jun. 20, 2013
  26. A cheeseburger with sautéed mushrooms, pickle chips and horseradish sauce is $7.95 plus 79 cents per add-on at the Speakeasy Bar, Grill and Social Club in Melbourne. If you like oak, this is your burger, easily one of the best in the area. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    The whole gang will enjoy Speakeasy's food, decor

    Address: 1212 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne

    • Jun. 13, 2013
  27. The chicken melt with fries and coleslaw at Muddie's in Cocoa Village is ($6.95) and features a chicken breast with onions and cheese between slices of rye bread. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Muddie's pays homage to grandma's cooking

    Muddie's, which opened a couple of months ago in Cocoa Village, is a neat little place, literally and figuratively, with yellow walls decorated to make it look more like a living room than a restaurant

    • Jun. 6, 2013
  28. Pizza with onions, sausage and ground beef at Valentino's Beachside in Indian Harbour Beach. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: Valentino's Beachside is beloved by locals

    Address: 981 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

    • May 28, 2013
  29. Tuscany duck breast, polenta and asparagus at Tuscany Grill in Suntree. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Tuscany Grill turns dinner into a special treat

    Chris Morales, the new chef at Tuscany Grill, has made a fine restaurant even finer.

    • May 23, 2013
  30. Soft tacos are $1.75 each at Quillen's Taco Shack in Titusville. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Shack makes waves with terrific tacos

    Address: 1090 Garden St., Titusville

    • May 14, 2013
  31. The Pub Burger ($7.95) is a half-pound of meat, hand-molded and char-grilled to order; pictured with cheddar cheese, tomato, onion and Bibb lettuce on a potato roll at Meg O'Malley's in downtown Melbourne. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Meg's pub-and-grill fare worth the drive

    Few places in the area do pub fare as well as Meg's.

    • May 7, 2013
  32. Chipolte Mexican Grill's interior is modish, with metallic-looking high bars and tables and a lower bar with round stools along the back walls. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: Spice dominates all at Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Address: 2322 Hartnett Drive, Viera (facing Lake Andrew Drive, south of The Avenue Viera)

    • May 2, 2013
  33. The barbecue at JC's Bar-B-Que in Melbourne is good, the mac and cheese is very cheesy and the fried okra is great. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: JC's Bar-B-Que offers Southern comfort

    JC's Bar-B-Que in Melbourne has the cure for what ails you: no frills, just good Southern food.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  34. The 'Blue Blackberry Cobbler,' $5.50 at La Crêpe in Indialantic, is filled with blueberries and blackberries. LYN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant review: La Crepe's specialties are worth the wait

    La Crêpe in Indialantic offers delicious crepes, though fast food this isn't.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
  35. The Chicago Dog, $3.19 at Mustard's Last Stand comes on a seeded roll with Vienna Beef hot dog, mustard, sliced tomato, onions, pickle sliced thin and lengthwise, relish, pickled peppers and celery salt. LYNN DOWLING/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Restaurant Review: Going to the dogs tastes great at Mustard's

    A confessed hot dog lover finds a lot to like about Mustard's Last Stand.

    • Apr. 11, 2013
  36. Antipasto at Puzino's in Viera. Lyn Dowling/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Puzino's potential lies in pizza

    This is the story of two restaurants, the first of which shall remain nameless.

    • Apr. 4, 2013
  37. Maki Combination I at Sushi Mori in Palm Bay. Lyn Dowling/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Sushi Mori a taste of just what Palm Bay needs

    Sushi Mori is a welcome gem in the Palm Bay dining scene.

    • Mar. 21, 2013
  38. Bread pudding at Crush Eleven in Cocoa Village. Lyn Dowling/For FLORIDA TODAY

    We've got a crush on new Cocoa Village eatery

    Crush Eleven in Cocoa Village offers interesting menu in a 'rustic urban' setting.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
  39. Seasoned fries are on the menu at Philly's Finest.

    Philly's Finest offers the real deal

    Philly's Finest offers authentic taste of Philadelphia.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  40. Barbecue pork plate at Memaw's Bar-B-Q. Lyn Dowling

    No frills, just great food at Memaw's

    The smokey aroma coming from Memaw's Bar-B-Q in Palm Bay is tough to resist.

    • Feb. 7, 2013

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