Highest-rated restaurants in Palm Bay by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Palm Bay, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Twisted Biscuit Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4700 Babcock St. Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 3.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1130 Malabar Road Southeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. China Moon

- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3085 Jupiter Blvd. Southeast Ste 2 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Hibachi Express

- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 195 Malabar Road Northwest Ste 4 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Italian Princess Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 600 Malabar Road Southwest Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pherrara's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Malabar Road Southeast Ste 7 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Thai Bayside

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1850 Eldron Blvd. Southeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Family Tradition Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3555 Bayside Lakes Blvd. Southeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Broken Barrel Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Babcock St. Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Mash Hoagies

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 190 Malabar Road Southwest Ste 119 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Izzy's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2598 Palm Bay Road Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Dottie's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5275 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 5 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Brown's Jamaican Restaurant & Brown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1155 Malabar Road Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Lets Taco Bout Birria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4502 Babcock St. Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Sushi Mori

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 Palm Bay Road Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Skeebo's Rib Shack

- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2280 Harris Ave. Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pho Viet 2

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 5275 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 12 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Habanero Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1851 Palm Bay Road Northeast Ste 2 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Naoki Japanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3360 Dixie Hwy Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tree Of Life Cuban Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Malabar Road Southeast Ste 2 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Al-Houda Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4651 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 10 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. El Mezcalito Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 4651 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 1 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. La Estancia De Luisa

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5270 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 28 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Jersey Brothers Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2162 Harris Ave. Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Wraps, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Strawberry Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1504 Palm Bay Road Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Caribbean, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Osaka Sushi Ramen Bento Bubble Tea

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2150 Harris Ave. Northeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Irashiai 2 Japanese Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4870 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 1 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Trattoria Bella

- Rating: 4.7/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2155 Palm Bay Road Northeast Ste 1 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Anna's Vegan Plate

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3200 Dixie Hwy Northeast Ste 9 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: New American, Vegan, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Henry's Cuban Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 3565 Jupiter Blvd. Southeast Ste 4 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.