What great food and friendly staff! We walked in without a reservation. No wait. The crabcakes and their fried spinach were cooked perfectly! My husband and I couldn't stop talking about it after. So good!! We ended up here after we went after another restaurant that was only accepting reservations (this place ended up being way better than the other spot). There was easy parking in the lot behind the restaurant. They gave my toddler crayons to color a kids menu. Everyone working here was really nice. We will definitely come back! read more

Whenever visiting here in Melbourne, we have to make it to this restaurant. Phenomenal entrees and you are always treated so kindly. Would like to first talk about our server. ETHAN. He was the best, very personable, helpful with our menu options and we were glad because what we all had chosen was sooo good thanks to him and his descriptive words on each. Very helpful. Also nice to be engaging and to be funny along the way with him. He is a great asset to the restaurant and once again. ETHAN, Thank you and also for the great picture taking of us. DD&K The appetizers, Don't miss these. Soo good! The combinations on each was great. A nice surprise. Spicy Thai Chili Shrimp Crab Cakes Caprese Side of House Salad Entrees: ONION CRUSTED CORVINA: Dottie and I couldn't wait to order this entree. A Local favorite! Crispy onion crusted over bacon in a citrus glaze with a choice of two sides; we had seasonable vegetables and this fried spinach that was extremely light and will melt in your mouth. I didn't want this meal to end. Kathy had the CRAB AND SHRIMP PENNE: Tossed with a homemade rose sauce. I am telling you, the sauce was memorable; lighter than a pink vodka sauce, never have had this. A great combination in this very generous portion. We all enjoyed just a great cup of Decaf cofffee. Only making a fuss about this, because it was a very generous cup and the coffee was perfect. Seriously, just coffee, but tasted great. We are always glad to get here whenever we can, sometimes only a year or two but we three have been dining here for years! Never disappoints and this restaurant has some classic great tasting entrees. See the pictures I posted. read more

Islands Fish Grill - Onion encrusted snapper. Flavors, sauces. Corn, mashed potatoes. Soo good. - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

4th visit - absolutely outstanding again! Myles was a great help with selections. Tilefish, grouper, fresh oysters, scallops, fried spinach, bacon chips, and caprese crabcakes. Our table of 5 thought all were outstanding. Omen, our red wine blend, also was 1st rate. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Island Fish Grill, is one of our Favorite Restaurants in Brevard County. It is a REAL Hidden Treasure. We go there for Special Celebrations. Their food is always Amazing and their staff is always Friendly and Informative. We talked with the owner about how we Love this Restaurant and her face lit up with PRIDE. You can truly tell when someone Loves what they're doing. Because this restaurant is small it is Great for an intimate experience. The owner has carved out a space for a slightly larger crowd in a separate area away from the intimate dining. As you can tell from this post you have to PLAN AHEAD in order to get to eat there. To the Owner of Island Fish Grill, I say THANK YOU for keeping this Wonderful Restaurant going through the Pandemic and beyond. read more

Islands Fish Grill is a small, cozy spot in Indialantic that fills up quickly -- and with that comes a lively (sometimes loud) atmosphere once the tables fill.. but it's worth the small distraction, as everything we tasted was incredibly fresh and worth the buzz. Our server Miles was super charming, funny, and made the evening feel easy and fun. Service like that makes all the difference. We started with oysters, and I love that they offer them in so many preparations. The raw were briny and bright and the broiled with spinach; I'd happily order again. The crab cakes were next-level -- thick, rich, perfectly fried, generous and paired with basil pesto in more of a caprese style. Hands down, the best crab cakes I've EVER had. For entrées, I went with the special: sheep's head (don't worry -- it's a fish, not an actual sheep's head!). The fish was delicate and cooked beautifully, topped with an onion crust that came with a sauce so good they should be bottling and selling it. On the side, I had the fried spinach -- which deserves its own standing ovation. It might honestly be the best spinach I've ever had cooked any way, anywhere. The whole experience felt like one of those meals where every dish had a highlight, and I left already planning my return. Between the fresh seafood, a few unforgettable bites (that spinach and those crab cakes!), and Miles' friendly charm, Islands Fish Grill is a gem I'll be revisiting soon. read more

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Service was great. However, if you're a fan of fried, great, other than that good. Good ambience.

What a fantastic dinner! We loved everything about this place - from the excellent service (Miles was our server), to the delicious fresh seafood. We started with a glass of wine (with some assistance from our server - he had outstanding recommendations). Then enjoyed fresh fish, grits, fried spinach, mashed potatoes and tasty clam chowder. We ended with a slice of key lime pie. Everything was perfectly prepared, made to order and a terrific introduction to the Melbourne area. Many of the diners were obviously locals enjoying a Friday night out - and I can see why! read more

Islands Fish Grill - Onion Crusted fish - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

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I'm sending all my travel friends to Island Fish Grill--what a culinary treat. For those of us from inland areas or the Midwest who long for truly fresh fish, look no further--you'll find it here. I envy the locals who get to enjoy it regularly. The restaurant clearly prides itself on quality, and it delivers with outstanding service in a comfortable atmosphere that's quiet enough for easy conversation. Helene C. read more

Really enjoyed our dinner at Islands Fish Grill The snapper was super fresh and cooked perfectly--simple and delicious. The service was friendly and the atmosphere relaxed. Our server Miles was very knowledgeable and efficient! A great spot for a nice seafood meal. Would happily come back! read more

hands down one of the best fish fillets of my life. Got the onion crusted sheepshead fillet with grits and broccoli, cleared my plate. Wife had some incredible scallops and the kids penne pasta was top class. wrapped up with a slice of home made key lime pie, incredible all around. read more

Islands Fish Grill - onion crusted sheepshead fillet - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

This place lives up to the hype and ratings!!! 10 Star Meal!! You need to get the amazingly delicious onion crusted snapper, fried spinach, and Grits!! Snapper was a mix of salted onion crust sitting on top of a sweet sauce...perfect blend and cooked perfectly as it was tender and moist. Fried spinach was uniquely addicting...I wanted more! Grits were great...smooth with some texture and blended well as the right starch for the dish. Ambiance was nice. Bar was empty on a Wednesday night and has about 10 seats. Service was fantastic even if it was just 4 servers. They have beer, soda and wine for beverage options. Parking is free at the back and shared with beachside cafe. You need to go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Islands Fish Grill - Onion Crusted Snapper, Fried Spinach, and Grits. - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

Dinner last night was so good that my partner suggested I lick the plate. I didn't because it is a restaurant but yes it was that good. Start with the appetizers - we went with their potato skins which were alright but the shrimp appetizer was outstanding. I would go back just for that but then I would have missed the main course. I had the onion crusted snapper and my companion went with a mahi-mahi blackened special. They were both incredible. As for dessert, I usually skip that but the mention of creme brulee lit up my eyes and that was all she wrote. I tasted his key lime pie which was also delicious. The best meal I have had in awhile. read more

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Great customer service, Thiago took good care of us, very friendly. Great food, live tuis place.

First time, made reservations for 6:30, called to come early, they welcomed us , first in the door at 5:30 !!! Service FIRST class, food EXCELLENT, we know our seafood, you can't go wrong. Tuesday $1 oysters very good, we didn't need that key lime pie!!! Ambiance excellent, NO STINK LIKE PREVIOUS REVIEW. DO NOT LET OUTSIDE LOOK SCARE YOU!!! Owner, waiter really enjoyable. THANK YOU!!! We'll be back. read more

Hotel mgr unhesitatingly recommended this. It was excellent. Staff very friendly. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx

Parking can be a bit tricky but well worth it. Our reservation was for Saturday evening at 7:00 pm. Our table wasn't ready immediately but the hostess was so sweet. Based on other reviews we got the Thai Shrimp & Bacon Citrus Chips as starters. The shrimp was good but the Chips were AMAZING. My husband said it was like movie theater popcorn, you want to stop eating them but just can't because it's so good. I got the grouper special with a pesto parm crust, broccolini, parm grits. My husband got the onion crusted grouper with broccolini and house side salad. Both grouper were very good but we both preferred the onion crusted. The grits were so creamy and seasoned beautifully. We both said this was one of the best meals out we've had in awhile. As a note, they only serve beer & wine which wasn't a problem for us but patrons should be aware. read more

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From service to the daily food specials everything was excellent. Finish it all with a slice of the scratch key lime pie. read more

Of all the great restaurants in the Melbourne region, this was probably my favorite so far and that's saying a lot because I have been to a bunch and loved many. The onion crusted swordfish was great and the crab cakes were too. Great service and nice wine list. read more

I really enjoyed my food and interactions with the staff. The place is situated in a wacky building off a side street on the busy road and you enter into the back of the it to get to the hostess stand. My server, Yanni, thoroughly explained my dining options and I decided to with the special menu in which has a list of starters, some entrée choices and dessert. A really unique approach to crab cakes was where I landed and I wasn't disappointed. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Go for a jug I mean glass of wine to start off the meal! Beers are also reasonablybrouces! Share in the Thai chili shrimp appetizer... yummy a boisterous and consider pairing with grits for a meal if you want?!? We went for the fresh catch, the Almaco jack which was delicious! A generous oinion crusted fillet was sumptuous and moist, the grits were great and the friedspinach were perfect accompaniments. I went for the Caesar with the grilled Almaco jack and upon trying the onion crusted, suddenly lamented my choose lol. That being said it was a lovely piece of fish and a great big ol salad to take home. I'd skip the key lime pie, myself. We'd had enough food and this was a small piece that was tasty but not anything absurdly different from another key lime piece we'd had. We'd come back again and yeah sit at the bar! It's fun to catch the deep sea diving documentary him eating su ch yummy fresh local catch. read more

Let me help you.Please.OMG! Holy Moly! That was a delicious meal. From top to bottom . One of the best meals ever. This meal is why you go out.The waiter was on fn point. Get the appetizers , get the house salad(that dressing) SHUTUP. Get the EPIC onion encrusted fish. (snapper)mashed potatoes and fried spinach.. Dude the spinach. Get the key lime pie w that chocolate dish w coffee. Go home very satisfied..Pick up the phone make a reservation. It's there for you. read more

Islands Fish Grill - Eat here. - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

Excellent fresh fish every day at good prices with very friendly service and a nice wine list that has very good prices.

So good, wonderful experience! Service friendly, attentive, & accommodating. Food was delicious & fresh. Can't wait to go back to try their onion crusted snapper. Plenty of seating & nice bar area. Parking was a bit confusing. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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When we went into the restaurant, there is a sewage smell. We should have left immediately but husband wants to stay. Oyster is not bad . For entree, crab cake is very salty. Fresh catch of the day is under cooked. This is definitely the worst seafood place we tried while visiting Melbourne on vacation this week. Will not recommend. Lots of other better places close by. read more

This place lives up to its reviews!! Incredible food!! Highly recommend the onion crusted grouper. Amazing service and awesome atmosphere! A Must visit! read more

Absolutely some of the best seafood and service I've ever had! It's on the expensive side, but the vibe is nice and waiters are great.

Amazing. Food is so fresh staff is wonderful whenever I visit Melbourne beach area I make sure we get here at least one night for dinner. Definitely recommend making reservations as it's a small place. read more

They are known for their Onion Crusted Catch of the Day and there is a reason for that - it's outstanding! I had the Snapper and it was the best fish I've ever had and I am very picky about my fish. I highly recommend the fried spinach for a side, very light and crispy. Great atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff. Will definitely be back! read more

We were in town for a short trip & a colleague picked out this local gem! They tout daily, fresh-never-frozen fish specials. They're generally mostly mild, flaky white fishes. *SPICY THAI CHILI SHRIMP (6 large grilled shrimp tossed in a thai chili glaze topped with mango salsa and highlighted with a light sriracha sauce) - I enjoyed this! No complaints. Really nice balance of sweet heat. *BUFFALO CRAB AND SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE (Buffalo crab and shrimp over housemade bacon mac and cheese) - It was a bit weird to me that the pasta was penne but the flavors were good. *ONION CRUSTED GROUPER (Crispy onion crusted over bacon citrus glaze with a choice of two sides.) - This preparation is their signature dish and almost EVERY SINGLE TABLE had this. So, I naturally ordered it. I had one of the fish specials (grouper) and it was a generous serving size! For my sides, I picked the fried spinach and WOW. Gimme flash fried spinach any day because it is deeee-lightful! My second side was their corn special. No complaints! We closed out our meal with: *KEY LIME PIE - Good tang! Nice & creamy with a homemade graham crust *CREME BRULEE - I believe this had a bit of coffee-infused flavor in it. Really nice crispy top as expected from creme brulee! Highly recommend a reservation! It's not a big spot! Also, shout out to our server - Miles - who was the lead for ALL the tables that night. Impressive! read more

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FINALLY....got to this local place....and within 15 minutes from opening they were almost out of tables...all with locals. So if you do not have a reservation....beware. We were seated and our waitress was pretty good. We had all the specials and apps explained. Our crab cake app came out and you can tell it was fresh. Delicious. My Mahi Mahi special was not the largest piece of fish, especially compared to the grouper portion. However, the berry salsa and garlic mashed potatoes were good. The asparagus left me wanting.....did not add much to the plate. Onion-crusted grouper was a large portion...there was perhaps a tiny bit too much onion......but it was good. The fried spinach was pretty good however it was just a tad bit salty. Perhaps together with the onions, it was too much? Now two pro tips: PARKING....is horrible....behind the restaurant off 6th Ave. So park out toward the road, not near the building.....that way you do not have to back through a gauntlet of cars parked. SPECIALS....we ran into a situation where we were at the first table seated....told the fish and then I overheard the waitress and waiter saying they were ab0ut out of grouper 10 minutes from opening......HEAD SCRATCH. FUN FACT: According to them they are the only local restaurant that is licensed to buy fish from the local boats.....not sure if it is true but the fish was fresh.... EDIT: Besides the desire to hit this well-known local place what brought us here was a free app coupon from a Golf Tournament they supported for National Veterans Homeless Support for Brevard county. THANK YOU for your support of veteran support organizations. read more

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Always a great place to enjoy freshly caught local fish & seafood! Try the Onion Crusted Fish...no matter what the Catch of the Day is, ALWAYS a good choice! read more

I feel a bit bad in writing this review, because we neglected to photograph the first bites (not pictured, Thai Fish Chowder, Bacon Citrus Crisps). But when a spot deserves acclaim, you give due credit. Beer & wine are available; good options for both categories Called at 5pm, and able to squeeze in a reservation for 4 immediately at open (promptly at 5:30pm, doors are closed beforehand, but there is a lovely entry area as you approach from the rear parking lot). Noticed the exotics planted along the walkway, and found a freshly dropped frangipani flower for the Mrs! My entire family thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Islands Fish Grill. The mains, sides and desserts were cooked perfectly and every bite was delicious. Mains ordered: Crispy Onion Chicken, Crispy Onion Sheephead, nightly special of Lemon-pepper Almaco Jack over parm garlic grits, and Thai shrimp cocktail & crab cake caprese starters. Desserts (scratch!): Dreamsicle crème brûlée & chocolate mousse (effectively a nougat based on thickness). The waitstaff, bartender & hosts were wonderful. Miles, their lead server, carried himself very well, and set a great example for their newer folks (while green were doing a great job). Drinks were never left unattended, and the flow of the meal never lagged. Do yourself a favor and eat here. Cheers! read more

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Good food, great service. Try the onion crusted fish with fried spinach, it's delicious and unique.

I thought this was a good restaurant! I really enjoyed the food. I'd go back, but it wasn't 100% perfect. First, the service was good! Everything was pretty quick and everyone was nice. The ambiance was one of the things that I think could be improved. I love the effort they put into decorating, but this was a relatively loud and not super relaxing restaurant. I loved the menu. It was really creative! The only thing I'd change about the menu is to add cocktails to the wine and beer list. I loved my food, especially the fried spinach and onion crusted. So fun. My only food related critique is that there were a lot of things they were out of. They were out of oysters before 7 PM, and they were also out of one of the kinds of fish. This is understandable because they are buying fresh fish every day. However, it's still a minus. read more

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This was the best eating experience my wife and I had while we were on vacation. Our server was fantastic and very helpful with offering food, wine, and appetizers suggestions. We had the shrimp appetizer and a bottle of wine to start. I had the onion crusted grouper and she had the onion crusted snapper for our meals. The fish was beyond great. We also had the soup of the day, some seafood chowder and that was amazing as well. Honestly, the place was cute and very nice on the inside. The service was fantastic. The chef deserves a Michelin star with the food we were served. It was the perfect date night we needed while on vacation. Thank you for everything! read more

Islands Fish Grill - Onion crusted grouper, onion crusted snapper in the back. Grits and corn in the front. Spinach in the back. - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

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YUM. This place has AWESOME food. Don't be discouraged by the fact that it's in a small strip mall and you are confused on where to park or enter ( both around back, by the way). Also, don't be dismayed at the eclectic interior once you get inside. The service was friendly and attentive and everything was great. ( A bit disappointed that the bar only had beer and wine, but oh well...). The Onion crusted Sheepshead ( yes, that's a fish!) and Halibut were both amazing. Accompanied with delicious Fried Spinach. Fried what? Yep, you read that right. And the Chefs Grits were fantastic as well! I'm from South Carolina originally- I know grits. read more

This place has it all. Great service, great food and great atmosphere. We got the price fixed meal. The house salad was delicious a combo of sweet and salty. But just the right amount of both. We ordered the onion crusted catch of the day with potatoes and house veggies. Everything worked so well together. The desserts were delicious. I personally couldn't have asked for a better meal. If you are in this area on vacation or a local this is the place to go. read more

My boyfriend and I came here Friday for date night and were blown away by how much we loved it. He's lived in Melbourne for 13 years and this was his first time at the restaurant. Islands is tucked away right off the beach and is sandwiched in between some breakfast spots and local shops. There's nothing pretentious about this place- it's super small and quaint. The decor is like a 90's beach condo but I think that adds to the charm. We started off with a bottle of rose, half a dozen lightly steamed oysters and the caprese crab cakes. Our server knew the menu extremely well which I feel like is rare in restaurants these days. Our oysters came from Maryland and the fresh fish comes just south from Sebastian. We got the onion crusted snapper for our entrees. The food was all fantastic and the portions were really generous. I can't say anything bad. We loved everything and we will be back for many date nights to come! read more

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This is an unassuming quaint spot. They are very welcoming, with very attentive service. Aside from all that the food is Good! We had the oysters which were from up North. My husband and I each had a different kind of fish, both part of the catch of the day. Mine was Sheephead with mango salsa. His was Almaco Jack encrusted with onions. We had never heard of either before! Neither was fried and they were delicious! I had the mash potatoes with a vegetable ratatouille; and my husband had the mash potatoes with fried spinach. I wasn't crazy about doing this to spinach, but it is pretty creative and tastes good, just like anything you fry! read more

Islands Fish Grill - Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

Fabulous food! Wonderful, friendly and attentive service! Wish I'd ordered another fish chowder with peppers because we finished the first in a nanosecond, it was so good!! "Fried" spinach is great and the onion crusted fish (tile fish) specialty was absolutely delicious! The triple tail with mango chutney was fantastic,too. Finished our meal with the crème brûlé with hints of chocolate. Outside of Italy, one of my husband's favorite meals!!! And mine too! Thank you to the very kind Tedesco family for the fine service and wonderful atmosphere!! read more

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