Live-music bar & grill
Lou’s Blues
Indialantic / South Beachside
Live bands, a dance floor and an Atlantic-facing patio on A1A.
3191 North Highway A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903
Venue detailsSpace Coast Hot home
THE WATERFRONT AFTER DARK
Waterfront Music & Open-Air Nights
Go from the river to the ocean with music-friendly restaurants, outdoor decks and beachside spots. Live performers and outdoor seating depend on the date, weather and venue, so check the linked official schedules.
MAKE IT A PLAN
Three things to check.
- 01
Start with the view you want: ocean, lagoon or port.
- 02
Check the venue calendar before expecting live music; not every night has a band.
- 03
Confirm outdoor seating and kitchen hours before you leave.
THE LOCAL SHORTLIST
9 researched places to start.
Each profile has local context, an address and links to official sources. Verify performer lineups, menus, hours and reservations with the venue.
Oceanfront restaurant & beach bar
Coconuts on the Beach
Downtown Cocoa Beach
Oceanfront food, cocktails and live music at the beach end of Minutemen Causeway.
2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Venue detailsWaterfront restaurant & bar
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Port Canaveral
Waterfront dining below, a sports bar and tiki-deck atmosphere upstairs.
610 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Venue detailsSeafood restaurant & tiki bar
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar — Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral / Sunrise Marina
Seafood, island-style food and live entertainment beside Sunrise Marina.
505 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Venue detailsRiverfront restaurant, tiki bar & live music
The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Palm Bay
A long-running Indian River restaurant and tiki bar with live music, a dock and an open-air Palm Bay waterfront setting.
4845 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Venue detailsWaterfront seafood & bar
Squid Lips — Melbourne
Eau Gallie riverfront
A riverfront meal with a deck, Shark Bar and a Melbourne-specific entertainment calendar.
1477 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
Venue detailsWaterfront pub, tiki deck & music
The Island Waterfront Bar & Grill
Merritt Island / Banana River
A covered waterfront deck and tiki-style bar with river views and a local live-music following.
1891 East Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Venue detailsHotel tiki bar & beachfront dining
Longboards Tiki Beach Grille
Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
A beachfront tiki grille at Hilton Cocoa Beach with laid-back dining and published live entertainment.
1550 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Venue detailsWaterfront seafood & cocktails
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill
Eau Gallie River / Melbourne
Eau Gallie River waterfront dining with tropical patios, seafood, sushi and craft cocktails.
1120 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935
Venue detailsKeeping these guides accurate
Venue profiles are based on researched sources, not live availability. We do not infer a scheduled show, happy-hour deal, open kitchen or available table from a venue's general description. Check the linked operator before traveling.
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