MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION

Direction matters as much as the letter. MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION sits at a C (74/100) today, but its inspections have been getting cleaner, not messier — an improving trend a single grade can't show.

Its latest visit (April 7, 2026) logged 2 high-priority and 10 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.4 across 1,778 reviews. By health score it's safer than 10% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · C (74/100) · safer than 10% of Brevard County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (321) 327-3727

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (74/100)
Violations
12 total — 2 high-priority, 10 basic
Address
865 PALM BAY RD NE #100, Melbourne, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Seafood restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (1778 reviews)
Seats
80
Phone
(321) 327-3727
Website
Official website
Photo of MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION
Photo: Melbourne Seafood Station

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 1,778 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Across 25 reviews, opinion here is genuinely mixed. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.3 stars. After that, whether food comes out hot appears most often — 32% of the corpus, averaging 3.4.

Of the 25 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. A third strand, plate size, appears in 16% of them at 4.0 stars. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (14 reviews).

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (74/100), citing 2 high-priority and 10 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on April 7, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 10% of graded kitchens in Brevard County. The citations behind that grade include food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate and cross-contamination.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Everything above is computed from the 25 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 26, 2026

    Incredible food, had rock shrimp as an appetizer and the Shrimp and Scallop linguine with scampi sauce both were some of the best I've had, definitely will go again.

  • June 24, 2026

    We went to Seafood Station in New Haven Ave Melbourne, FL, on Friday for the scallops and shrimp linguine special, and it was absolutely delicious! The seafood was fresh, the pasta was perfectly cooked, and the portion size was generous. We still can't believe we didn't know about this place sooner. Great food and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

  • June 18, 2026

    We really enjoy this spot! Their baskets are always fresh and the prices are fair for the area. The service is typically quick and it’s never been hard to get a table. If you’re visiting Palm Bay/West Melbourne and want a good seafood basket, we recommend giving them a try!

  • May 24, 2026

    Seafood Station is the place to go if you are looking for good food, great atmosphere, and fast and friendly service. I was the only vegan in my party & combined their sides( linguini, broccoli, red potatoes, garlic butter). They did not disappoint!

  • May 17, 2026

    Very simple place, amazing food!! Scallops are so tender they melt in your mouth. Absolutely delicious dinner!

  • May 15, 2026

    Upgraded their seating since our last visit. If you havent been in a while its time to go again. It's closer to the local secret you expect from the namesake. 5 stars!

  • April 25, 2026

    We are visiting from out of town… we absolutely loved eating here. The food was delicious … I highly recommend the grit cake and shrimp… but my husband highly recommends the haddock and shrimp! And our sweet servers were awesome .. Regine and Gigi!

  • April 22, 2026

    Who closes a restaurant at 8....oh yes, these guys 😂 how's that doing for your business? Probably not so well

  • April 13, 2026

    This is my go-to seafood spot. Excellent Fried baskets AND seafood boils/baked dinners. Their prices are comparable to other area seafood restaurants as seafood tends to be a pricier option. Casual dining with small dining room area with tables and booths. Picnic table seating with umbrellas located outside. Very friendly staff, easy phone ordering for takeout available. Highly recommend this restaurant for fresh and tasty seafood dishes!

  • April 10, 2026

    We are from New England where lobster and crab is everywhere. I had there crab clusters and my wife had baked stuffed haddock. My crab was totally cooked incorrectly. It was over cooked you couldn't get any of the meet out in one piece most was slightly stuck to the shell. The best part of the meal was the potato and corn. My wife's was so salty she couldn't eat it. We won't be back

  • April 9, 2026

    Delicious food! We came in with 17 people and they got the food out super fast, without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend!

  • April 7, 2026

    Food was good and service was ok. Great atmosphere

  • April 6, 2026

    My food was cold, the waitresses never came to the table, drinks never got refilled. Sent food back still came out cold and they never brought back out my friends food at all. Horrible food don’t know how they got a star at all! Never again. .

  • April 6, 2026

    Food was delicious. Kayla was awesome! She went above and beyond in her service! Keep her!

  • April 5, 2026

    Horrible experience. At first glance it seemed like it might be ok but it wasn’t. Let’s start with the waitress. She literally came to our table twice( to take the order, and to bring the check). The food was dropped off by someone else. As you can see from the picture, the place was empty so it’s not as though she had other tables and forgot about us. The food was horrible. The rice with our order was so hard as if they just didn’t take time cook it or enough water was added. They might as well just take the dry rice out the bag and put it on your plate. Also from the picture you will see how much grease is at the bottom of the plate. The rice was drowning in it. Perhaps if they used that much water to cook it it might’ve been ok.

  • April 2, 2026

    Service is good, food is ok. Ordered the red easy peel shrimp (mild) which was fresh but could have had more flavour. The fried jumbo shrimp was very good.

  • April 1, 2026

    Decent food with timely service. Not sure if my spicy is recognized there. Food wasn't kicky as expected but still tasty with good portions

  • March 27, 2026

    The shrimp Boil was great

  • March 23, 2026

    Be ready to crack those crab legs.

  • March 22, 2026

    love it here!

  • March 22, 2026

    The service was top notch. From the time me and my guests walked in customer service was spot on. The food was absolutely delicious. From the appetizer to our entrée. All of our meals were fresh and enjoyable! Now I know that I only did 2 stars for the atmosphere. The atmosphere reminded me of a hole in the wall joint. Now ot was clean, it was just not 5 stars. Overall we enjoyed our experience. Our orders were: fried fish bites. Fried oyster basket and ordernfor one crab cluster.

  • March 19, 2026

    Food was okay.

  • March 18, 2026

    Great

  • March 17, 2026

    It’s just ok. Somewhere between fast food and a real restaurant. I got the Alfredo with shrimp and scallops. Flavor was plain and the Alfredo sauce was thin (more milky than creamy). The scallops were small and tough, one of them I couldn’t chew thru a part of it. Piece of hard shell in pasta. You cannot talk to a real person if you call to order. The AI agent said they didn’t have lobster bisque but they obviously do so I ordered online but couldn’t order exactly what I wanted. The bisque did not have any lobster meat ontop like some of the pictures on here. Also the soup had separated but flavor was good.

  • March 13, 2026

    The corn was ice cold and the food was not my cup of tea

Overall Score

61 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 7, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. January 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  3. November 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION, by Florida DBPR grade:

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 7, 2026