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
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat 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 →
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Very simple place, amazing food!! Scallops are so tender they melt in your mouth. Absolutely delicious dinner!
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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!
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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!
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Who closes a restaurant at 8....oh yes, these guys 😂 how's that doing for your business? Probably not so well
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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!
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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
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Delicious food! We came in with 17 people and they got the food out super fast, without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend!
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Food was good and service was ok. Great atmosphere
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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. .
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Food was delicious. Kayla was awesome! She went above and beyond in her service! Keep her!
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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.
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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.
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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
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The shrimp Boil was great
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Be ready to crack those crab legs.
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love it here!
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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.
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Food was okay.
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Great
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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.
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The corn was ice cold and the food was not my cup of tea
Overall Score
61 / 100
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.
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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
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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
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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:
- EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #4062
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