Ah, Merritt Island, you’re making me hungry.

July 23, 2026 – What shall we have to eat? It’s a familiar question and Merritt Island has lots of answers. We can’t play favorites, but there are plenty of choices. Here are a few spots that have opened within the last 365 days, with a very eclectic range of options to please the tastebuds:

1. Da Sushi Island
   1580 E. Merritt Island Causeway
   A new Asian-fusion restaurant featuring sushi, ramen, hibachi, and a full bar
2. Abbott’s Frozen Custard
   2445 N. Courtenay Parkway
   A specialty frozen custard shop offering sundaes, shakes, and waffle cones
3. Cuba Bistro
   233 Crockett Boulevard
   Cuban coffee, café con leche, cortaditos, coladas, pastries and breakfast
4. Garden on Grove Wine & Beer Bar
   230 N. Grove Street
   Wine and beer and changing menu of light fare, in a beautiful garden setting
   Kavasutra Kava Bar Merritt Island
5. 975 N. Courtenay Parkway
   An alcohol-free kava and botanical tea lounge
6. Marina Wine Bar & Deli Café
   2137 N Courtenay Parkway
   Homemade Italian cuisine paired with fine wine and desserts, chef-owned by Gino Signore, who previously operated a restaurant in Cape Canaveral before opening this Merritt Island location
7. The Maple Pot
   407 Magnolia Avenue
   Specialty espresso, lattes and Italian sodas, in plant shop and gift boutique

Ah, Merritt Island, you’re making me hungry.