Stopped in here to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Reservations are not necessary but highly recommended. I had the Shrimp Louisiana, delicious. Service was impeccable. The water view was particularly nice. I will say it's a little pricy, but I considered what I paid worth the money as this is not your typical dine-in restaurant. I'll definitely be making a return trip to The Yellow Dog Cafe. read more

You know "yellow dog" refers to a coward, right? You failed inspection horribly last week. I posted a screenshot and I invite everyone to look for it on Florida Today to see the deplorable kitchen practices here the manager denies so many violations last week. We were victims to their awful cooking and mishandling food. I certainly do give good ratings for good restaurants as much as 1 star ratings for dives like yours. Plus your prices are absolutely insane if I have to leave hungry especially. My steak was overcooked and took too long to get it. 6 oz? You should call that a child's menu item with a side of mac and cheese. Just 6 miles south, The Old Fish House in Grant surpasses the food here, at a fraction of the price with the same damn river view as this uppity location. Vics is another gem in Sebastian, I've been here for 45 years, I know the area better than you. This Yellow Dog "Sample size" Cafe charges a fortune to put your life at risk with ignorant kitchen staff, how can you justify staying open? The country should shut you down! The decor manipulated their decision most likely. I'll look into it, I promise. People only go to this riverfront dive because they're pretentious, not because they expect good food and a drink. I really should have read the reviews and taken the poor 1 star as a big red flag to avoid this place. My date ordered an unrecognizable goo, and she wouldn't touch it. I wonder if we suffered these poor kitchen practices noted in your failed inspection? Thawing commercially processed Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) or vacuum-sealed fish in its packaging is highly dangerous. The lack of oxygen combined with improper temperatures creates a perfect environment for Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce deadly toxins. You're charging customers to end up in the ER as a dining experience here. Look for the screenshots. Edit: added more inspection results from 2024 and 2025, you get busted every single time. This isn't a mistake, its a practice. read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - It is now dangerous to eat here - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

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Intimate dinner setting looking over the ocean. Excellent service, menu, and food. The restaurant is a great choice for a family outing or romantic date night. The conch fritter was excellent. While it could have had more conch in it, it had a delicious pepper flavor and the dough itself was light. I had the scalloped potato salmon, which was really good: perfectly moist in the center with crunchy potato on top of a delicious saffron lobster stock risotto. My wife loved her tuna poke bowl. This is an elegant restaurant although it being Florida you do not have to dress up. White table clothes and very attentive service. View is spectacular. Reserve for table 11 if you want a really stunning spot. read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - Conch Fritters - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

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Finally found a lovely and elegant place for special occasions. We much prefer this intimate dining experience to The Brevardian, let's say. Very romantic and pretty window views, and even though on our visit they were quite busy, we were still able to have a peaceful and relaxing meal. The conch fritters are a MUST and we also loved the bread pudding. Our mojitos were a bit light on the alcohol and not as sweet as what I prefer. Maybe some day The Yellow Dog Cafe will be a place I could afford to eat more than once or twice a year, but I'm happy to have found it for now and feel it's worth it to treat yourself every now and then. read more

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New to the area and heard a lot about this place and wanted to try it out. We really enjoyed the appetizers, especially the conch fritters. The duck was good but did not like the schnitzel.The salmon was just ok. We got there as soon as the menu was changing over to dinner. The lunch menu looks really good so I think we will try it again during lunchtime in the near future. Our waitress was really great and the atmosphere was also really nice with a really nice view. read more

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At first glance, this place looks like another little dive on the side of the road, however this restaurant is absolutely gorgeous inside!! the service was excellent. The food was extremely delicious and I would highly recommend you stop in here on your way through Grant,Florida read more

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Dined here for work party. Beautiful setting by the water. Place is larger than I expected. Great service. Good food. read more

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My husband and I ventured up to the Malabar area for one reason... lunch at Yellow Dog. I see some mixed reviews, but our lunch experience on the Friday before Easter weekend was perfect First off, I must start with the valets. This restaurant only has valet parking, which I was nervous about... you just never know if you're going to get a good valet experience. These gentlemen were stellar! Best valet of all time- he greeted us, opened our doors, opened the door to the restaurant for us, and made conversation. So nice! We sat downstairs on their indoor patio - floor to ceiling windows made the view even more fabulous - it was a beautiful day and this place is right in the water! We were greeted by our lovely server, Becca. She is fabulous- sweet, professional, and efficient. She never rushed us, and made our dining experience even better! During lunch, they have a regular menu and a dinner for lunch menu. The dinner for lunch menu is a three course lunch for $39. My husband ordered the fried shrimp entrée, and he loved the huge jumbo shrimp that were lightly and perfectly fried. He said it was the best cocktail sauce he's ever had! I ordered the dinner for lunch, and as my appetizer I chose their house made pierogies. I shared these with my husband, and we both enjoyed them. For my main entrée, I got there baked cod. It was a delicious dish, and the fish was very fresh. For dessert, I chose the coconut cream pie, and I was blown away at generous of a portion it was! The pie was very tasty! Another great touch is that the owner walks around to every table to make conversation and ask how everything is. After we paid our bill and left, we had another interaction with the valet. They opened the door for us to exit the restaurant, made conversation about what we had eaten and what our favorite dishes from lunch were... we learned that they were locals from Melbourne, Florida and we shared that we were lifelong Floridians! Such sweet guys... cannot emphasize that enough! read more

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We were guests at a reception here. Truly wonderful experience. Food, service, setting. The weather was perfect which made the openness facing the water just spectacular. Lots of stairs but otherwise you can't NOT picture an event here. Well done YDC. read more

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The food is always good that service is always excellent The views are great and though it may be a little price here for some it's worth it on a special occasion. read more

I met some nieces here for lunch and it was a really great choice! The menu offers some unique takes on standard fare and does not disappoint! I got the Bird Dog, which is not just a turkey sandwich with melted Brie but has sliced green apple, tomato, chopped walnuts and cranberry jam .... I enjoyed it! The other diners at my table all enjoyed their meals as well ... 2 folks got two different burgers with homemade potate chips and 1 got the filet mignon (which was done to perfection) . A warm brownie in the shape of a dog bone and accompanied by whipped cream and vanilla ice cream topped off the meal for the 2 younger members of our group. Lots of yummy sounds were made! Our server was a young man named Tyler and he was super - attentive, professional and prompt ! We dined in a lovely little room overlooking the waterway and at the end of our meal we even saw a dolphin out by the dock, that is always a treat! Highly recommend this little Jewel! read more

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What a lovely restaurant. Quaint. Cozy. Waitor was amazing. Beautiful view. We started with the Crab Bisque. Delicious. Zach - our server brought out fresh warm focaccia and bread with butter. We then shared the Fish and Puffs. A must! Crispy large portions of cod and the Puffs - yum! They were little croquettes of mashed potatoes. Heavenly. A suggestion- serve those with a smear of sour cream & chives. Would be even better. We'll be back hopefully to try their Dinner Special. Looked fabulous. I'm bummed I forgot to take pictures of the Fish and Puffs. Thank you Zach for your excellent service. read more

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The service made the evening! We had a party of 6 and relied heavily on our waitress' explanations and suggestions. She was always there when we needed her, but never intrusive. The food was good as well. Hard to believe that we had a hard time choosing which salad to have since all were inventive and featured their home grown lettuce and vegetables. I've always liked the "feel" of the restaurant inside. It's cozy. read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - Escargot appetizer. - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

As usual, Yellow Dog did not disappoint, The service and food were excellent. We always enjoy the experience

Ambience: overall decor is dated, ugly carpeting on the stairs, dark paneling .... I get the "cozy" look they want but truly this restaurant needs a freshened look! We requested to sit on the upper deck/porch and had a lovely view of the river through dirty windows. Man, clean the window every day before service starts. The nearby bus stations ruined the ambience as the waitstaff literally threw dishes in the bins vs gently placing them in. The noise made us jump several times. Appetizer: homemade potato chips and blue cheese sauce was excellent. Large enough to share. Entree: we both ordered filet mignon medium rare. Mine came out medium. Waiter offered to make me another and I declined. The beef was not a thick cut, so that's why it may have overcooked. I prefer a 2 inch thickness and this was maybe 1 inch at best. Dessert was offered free because my steak wasn't done properly so I had the coconut cream pie. The description said the shell was a macaroon but it was more of a pie crust. Delicious as was my husband's bread pudding. Service was great. Maybe next time stay as plates are served so waiter can see if the steak is done properly. So this experience fell short a bit. Paying $350 one would expect perfection on every level. For us it did not. read more

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We enjoyed an amazing lunch today at Yellow Dog. 2 of us had the butterfly salmon w/crab and it was outstanding. The lobster sauce complimented it well without covering the flavor of the salmon. We had the lobster bisque and finished with the bread pudding. Shalli explained the menu options well and made some great recommendations. She was attentive to our needs and very personable. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the River and is inviting without being pretentious. Thanks for a great experience, we will be back! read more

Experience: I came on a Wednesday evening at 6:30 with a group of 12. This is my first time coming to this restaurant. Facility: the restaurant was nice... there was a small parking lot, but they have valet, so no issues. There was seating upstairs and downstairs. Our group was downstairs. They were table and chairs with no arms. The bathroom was clean and comfortable, but the towel holder is loose and fell down when you try to get a towel. Also, the restaurant sits right on the river and has a beautiful view. Service: our waiter was great... he was able to keep up with our big high maintenance table of 10 middle aged women. Food: we came for the 3 courses for $39 deal. The selection were many and good enough that it made it very hard to narrow down and choose. I ended up getting the mushroom pate, beef tips and coconut cream pie. I did not care for the pate very much. It had a slight sweetness to it that turned me off. The beef tips were so good. It was served with yummy mashed potatoes and crispy green beans. The tips were served in a savory rich mushroom gravy. I loved everything about this plate. And lastly the coconut cream pie was amazing!!! It was lighter than another other coconut cream pie I've had, which made me love it more since I'm not a fan of very sweet food. Overall: this was a great place with delicious food. And having the special deal of $39 for 3 course let us poor folks eat like the rich. Thank you!! I will be back. read more

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It was outstanding food and service ! Pricy but worth it for A special night out loved having A nice relaxing meal read more

Beautiful location right on the water with really good German food. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and remembered all of the specials, which was very impressive. The espresso martini and the lobster soup were both excellent. We also ordered the onion-crusted chicken, which was my favorite, and the jägerschnitzel, which was a huge portion. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely come back. read more

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Very nice menu with a variety of options for diners. Service was on point. Simone took great care of us and kept things flowing smoothly. The food was divine. Everyone enjoyed their selection. read more

Everything went well, the staff is spot on, selection is vast and the food is delicious. I like most wish the cost was lower, but it was well worth it. read more

Had a great experience Got there early on a Sunday and they happily seated us without delay Interesting layout as it's a much larger space than you can see from road We sat upstairs with amazing river view Loved their cozy small bar and then the larger bar near the kitchen Felt more like my great aunts house or country club with great old wood decor Books , shelves , pictures upstairs and in the stairwell just add to cozy ambiance Service was great Shaly was attentive , well versed in the menu and specials and got it all right Best part was the way she explained parts of the specials and other dishes in a caring way that showed her attention to detail , craft and her professionalism Food was great I started w the lemon chicken artichoke soup It was vibrant and tasty with small chunks of flavor throughout Blue dog is a burger with bacon and feta Cooked exactly how I ordered it and not only tasty and done to perfection but the presentation was done with flair with small dog burnt onto bun top I asked for a side of their pico de gallo and that was a great add on to my burger and also the silky crispy homemade potato chips We also got the blue berry salad and pumpkin ravioli from pre fixe menu and my partner loved it She also ordered the apple cobbler as part of the combo which we shared Wow o wow wow What flavor in the apples and amazingly paired with vanilla bean? or something close ice cream that cools the hot fresh cobbler down By far one of my favorite desserts ever can't wait to go back for that alone Don't hesitate Can't wait to go and sit downstairs next time This is fine dining in a cool casual but upscale location read more

This place is like an English pub and upscale English pub and we have never been disappointed there The food is always excellent as a service it's our go-to place for special events. Keep up the good work. read more

Great food and service. We always go here for our very special occasions. Staff is very attentive. We love the atmosphere and the view

Awesome place for a romantic date, delicious food and the service is fantastic. The staff is superb read more

Simone the waiter was very short and rude we have nevered experience anything bad with this restaurant but today was not good Simone needs to be fired or relearn her job and customers service our drink glasses were dirty as well nasty place We went for my bday around 1- 130pm on 3/26/2026 read more

BEAUTIFUL VENUE! Take a step out of what you expect from a water front restaurant in Brevard and dive into the most charming and well oiled restaurant for miles around. Our waitress; Shalli, was the most seasoned and amazing host! From daily recommendations, to refreshing and delicious drinks she made herself, to one of the best services I have had in years. She is a game changer and what everyone should strive to be in the industry. The sangria was strong but perfectly blended with fresh fruits and a spectacular presentation. When it came to the table, it was followed by "ooohs" and "ahhhs"! The bread service came with many types of bread and a delicious whipped butter. Super creamy and the bread was fresh and smelled like it just came from the oven. For appetizers we tried the Caesar salad, chips with cheese sauce and the best Crab Bisque soup! Everything was perfection. Crispy, creamy and with so much depth of flavor! For entrées, we tried the onion crusted chicken over mashed potatoes with seasoned vegetables and mahi-mahi over rice. The Mahi Mahi was not the star, but still very tasty. The star was the onion crusted chicken and it blew us away! Two large, juicy chicken breasts with the most delicious crust, creamy well seasoned mashed potatoes, and perfectly cooked vegetables with a sweet glaze that I will dream of having again and again. The deserts were beautiful with a little yellow dog to add that extra boost to remind you where you are. Such a cute and appreciated touch. From beginning to end, Yellow Dog Cafe will give you a beautiful memory for your eyes and taste buds. Your wallet may be less full, but your stomach and heart will be overflowing. Such a romantic spot and great for any occasion. read more

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Excellent food, the staff is superb. They have specials on the holidays and everything is five star. It's a regular for date night.

Yellow Dog has been "our place" for years. It's where I proposed to my wife, and it's the first place we think of for every big milestone in our lives. We've always loved it here, which is why it's so incredibly hard to write this, but our Valentine's Day dinner was a total disaster. We walked in expecting the upscale experience we've grown to love, but instead, we spent nearly three hours sitting at a table feeling ignored. It started with a 45-minute wait just to get our first round of drinks. When the food finally started moving, the service was just bizarre. There were only two of us, yet our server couldn't remember who ordered what. At one point, she actually started questioning my wife about her order--mind you, this was a specific, pre-set Valentine's menu where the options were literally written right in front of us. It felt like the staff was either totally untrained or just didn't care, neither of which you expect when you're paying these kinds of prices. I didn't say anything in the moment because, honestly, who wants to start a confrontation or "ask for the manager" in the middle of a romantic Valentine's date? I didn't want to make a scene; I just wanted to enjoy my wife's company. I thought the right move was to call the next day and let management know privately that things had gone off the rails. I was shocked when the response I got was basically, "Well, you should have said something then." That dismissive attitude was honestly worse than the slow service. To be told that it was my responsibility to fix their service issues while I'm trying to have dinner is insulting, especially as a long-time customer. It's heartbreaking that a place with so much sentimental value to us treated us like we were a nuisance for pointing out a bad experience. We truly loved this place, but after being met with such mediocre service and even worse management, I'm not sure we'll ever be back. read more

The waiter made our table service for quite the wonderful experience. His timing was perfect. He also was very attentive ,well spoken and very knowledgeable about the menu and preparation. The food was portioned nicely. read more

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Nice view, cozy interior, good menu selection, attentive service. No self parking available, only valet parking, which was complementary. Food was ok, nothing noteworthy. Competitive pricing to similar restaurants along the river. read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - White Dog Pizza, Peppercorn crusted Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

The salmon was delicious , but the schnitzel should be removed from the menu for your sake.

I have never had a bad meal at this place, it kills because everyone says how expensive they are. Right down the street. The prices are the same at a place called the shack and the ambience and type of restaurant is totally way more casual, it's a nice dinner, good service and great food read more

Went for lunch w our daughter, it was a great day for food and being with her!! We started with cocktails, I forget the name of mine but it was like a raspberry cosmo! Loved it!! We did the prix fixe "lunch for dinner" and it was! Portions were dinner size. I had the ceasar very fresh, perfectly dressed! I tried the homemade chips w Gorgonzola, I didn't think I'd like it...totally wrong tho the homemade chips were so perfect, best I ever had from places and the cheese dip was delish! Entre I had was cod with havarti cheese with rice and Swiss chard, incredible!! We shared desserts I had the brownie which was chocolatey came with vanilla ice cream really decadent! The coconut cream pie dessert was amazing, it's like a personal pie, crust was crisp and perfect the coconut cream was dreamy. I have to go back!! It's on the water so beautiful views, nice dining areas, so Florida! Service by Olivia was perfect! Definitely loved this place. I don't know what dinner is like, I can only imagine. So worth the 45-50 min drive!! 20 stars service, food and ambiance read more

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Ambiance: These guys are next level with several seating areas all with their charm and appeal. My personal favorite is the lower level, tall glass doors that open to the river. Food: Delicious. Consistent. Flair. Everything is good, try something you'd never make yourself. Seafood is FRESH FRESH! Lots and lots of Gluten Free Entree options. Service: I've eaten here about nearly 10x since we moved here. It's my favorite restaurant. I've only had one service experience that was mediocre, meaning no connection with the server. I've had John 2x as our server and he was excellent, friendly, attentive, yet not intrusive. Helpful with menu questions, will ask for him next time to make the whole experience always a 10/10! Special thank you to Stuart Borton one of the owners for the gift of his cookbook at our Xmas dinner. It will be cherished. Thanks to all the staff for working on the holiday to make our day special. We love you guys. See you for Easter! read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - Bread pudding is off the charts! - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

Both the food is amazing and the service is first class all the way, my wife and I have been dining there for 13 yrs now it's our go to place for our special occasions!! read more

Though we live in Vero Beach, we have been driving the 45 minute trip to Yellow Dog Cafe ever since we started dating in 2009, and have seen it grow over the years without losing its charm or its imaginative and delicious menu. We love being seated on the patio overlooking the Indian River watching the dolphins and pelicans that just adds to the fun but classy vibe. Or waiters and waitresses have always been helpful and attentive without being overbearing. Their "specials" are always special, and even my gluten free vegetarian wife has options that allow her to enjoy a delicious dish. And it's been consistently excellent for over the 15 years we've been enjoying their restaurant. We can't say that for many places in the area. Too bad we can't give it 6 stars! read more

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We happened upon Yellow Dog Cafe by accident after making a u-turn on our way to try another restaurant. Fortunately we stopped at Yellow Dog on a whim. I cannot remember a better meal. From top to bottom, cocktail to dessert, the food and service were stupendous. I ordered the French Poodle cocktail (ooooh Chambourd!), a mixed grill entree (filet, lamb, shrimp, broccoli, green beans) ALL cooked to PERFECTION!!! Had to order dessert: bread pudding with cherries, chocolate and caramel. How did they do it and not make it too sweet???!?? I will remember this meal for a long time. read more

Yellow Dog Cafe - French Poodle - Seafood Near Me - Malabar, Florida

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I had lunch at this restaurant today. Excellent service and excellent food! Now I see why it's written up so much! The view is spectacular of the Indian River. read more

I love coming to Yellow Dog. Yes, it is a bit expensive and I'm ok with that. My wife and I had dinner on New Years Eve. Anytime I am here scallops are my choice. My wife is upset about the Talapia Tower not being on the menu so, she gets the salmon. I can never complain about the food. It's always delicious. The view was also spectacular. This year we were on the lower level. Our server (don't remember his name) was awesome. My wife and I love the food at the Yellow Dog and will continue to eat here. More impressive is the server not writing down the order!!! I will continue to frequent this place because the food, service and atmosphere are what I expect and like. *NOTE* If you're on a budget, keep driving. read more