Brevard County Restaurant Closures: A Comprehensive Look at 2023-2025
Brevard County’s dining scene has always been dynamic, offering locals and visitors a variety of cuisines and atmospheres. However, the past few years have brought significant changes, with many beloved restaurants closing their doors. From Viera to Cocoa Village, we’ve compiled a detailed list of closures, reasons behind them, and what might be coming next.
Whether you’re a local foodie mourning the loss of a favorite spot or curious about what’s driving these changes, here’s everything you need to know.
What’s Behind the Closures?
Before diving into the list, it’s worth exploring why so many restaurants have shuttered in recent years. Factors include:
Economic Pressures: Rising food costs, staffing challenges, and increased rent have made it harder for some restaurants to stay afloat.
Changing Dining Trends: The pandemic shifted dining habits, with many customers opting for takeout or delivery, leaving sit-down restaurants struggling to adapt.
Ownership Changes: In some cases, long-time owners retired or decided to close for personal reasons, while others couldn’t recover from temporary closures during the pandemic.
Restaurants That Closed by Location
Viera
El Leoncito
AJ’s Lager House
Island IX
World of Beer
Melbourne
Bob Evans
Paisley’s Vegan
The Bat Cave Gastropub
Hornbelly Seafood
The Dove (Downtown Melbourne)
Matt’s Casbah (Downtown Melbourne)
Petty’s Meat Market
Pineda Crossing Bar & Grill
Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings
Me-n-Tito’s Mexican Grill
Melbourne Biergarten (Downtown Melbourne)
Thai Thai Sushi Bar
Fridays 192
West Melbourne
The Country Barn Cafe
Bennigan’s
Satellite Beach
Beef O’Brady’s
Chicken Shack
Latorra’s Bagels and Italian Deli
Little Dos Mexican Cantina
Rockledge
Cafe Krewe 22
Double D’s Deli and More
Real Food Soups
Thai Fuji
TJ’s for Breakfast
Palm Bay
Chekmarc’s
Meshi Ya
Cocoa Beach
Area 142
Cocoa & Cocoa Village
Murdock’s Bistro and Char Bar
The Angry Jester (Cocoa Village)
El Diablo Taco y Tequila Bar (Cocoa Village)
Waffle House
Woody’s BBQ
Village Bier Garten Restaurant
Merritt Island
El Tucan
Bonefish Grill
Molly’s Seafood Shack
Mother Pucker’s Cafe
Merri Cakes
Melbourne Beach
Robburrito’s
Fin & Smoke
Suntree
Charlie & Jake’s Brewery & Grill
Maggie’s Ice Cream Shop
Twisted Fin
Cape Canaveral
Maui Girl Cafe
Indialantic
Nau Nau Asian Cuisine
Indian Harbour Beach
Senor Loco’s
Port St. John
Doghouse Pizza
Old Florida Grill & Oyster Bar
Eau Gallie Arts District
Joan’s Perfect Pie
Oui Bake
Titusville
Tea World Cafe & Tea Room
Your Place
What’s Next for These Spaces?
The closure of these restaurants leaves room for new opportunities in Brevard County’s vibrant dining scene. Some of these vacant spaces have already been snapped up, with exciting new concepts like Nitro Kitchen in Merritt Island and Thai 4 You in Rockledge taking over.
For other locations, the future remains wide open. Brevard’s growing population and love for diverse cuisine make this the perfect time for entrepreneurs and restaurateurs to step in and make their mark. From cafes to gastropubs to family dining, the possibilities are endless.
What Closure Surprised You the Most?
Brevard County’s restaurant closures have left a lasting impact on the community. Whether it was a family favorite or your go-to weekend spot, these closures remind us how much we cherish our local eateries.
Did your favorite spot make the list? Are there any closures we missed? Let us know in the comments or reach out to share your thoughts!
Bring Your Vision to Life
Thinking about opening a new restaurant in Brevard County? Now is the perfect time to take advantage of these available spaces and create something fresh and exciting for the community.
Contact Reach Commercial today for a full list of vacant restaurant spaces ready for your next big idea! Whether you’re looking to expand or start something new, we’ll help you find the perfect location.
Let’s bring Brevard’s dining scene back stronger than ever!
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to track Brevard County’s evolving dining scene and opportunities.
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