Where to eat around here.

Address

1477 Pineapple Ave, Sebastian

Hours

Sun–Thu 11a–9p · Fri–Sat 11a–10p

Phone

(772) 589-7008

Sebastian riverfront classic on stilts over the Indian River. Fresh grouper, mahi tacos, sunset deck, live music Thu–Sun. Boat-up dock available if you're on the water.

DogsYes — leashed dogs on the open-air overwater deck (not in the indoor dining room). Florida's outdoor-dining rule: leashed, on the floor, never on chairs or tables.

Local tip · Sit on the west deck 30 min before sunset. Order the blackened mahi sandwich.

Address

1580 US-1, Sebastian

Hours

Daily 11a–10p · Tiki bar to midnight Fri–Sat

Phone

(772) 589-4345

Two restaurants in one waterfront resort. Blackfins is the sit-down seafood side; the Sandbar Tiki is barefoot, sandy-floor, live-band territory every weekend. Boat rentals, jet ski rentals, and the marina all onsite.

DogsYes — leashed dogs at the Sandbar Tiki's outdoor sand-floor tables and the outer Blackfins deck; indoor dining is staff/service-animals only. Busy live-music nights are loud — ask for a perimeter table.

Local tip · Free parking behind the resort. Reef Bar upstairs has the best sunset view — arrive by 6:30 in season.

Address

44 N Broadway St, Fellsmere

Hours

Tue–Sat 11a–8p · Closed Sun/Mon

Phone

(772) 571-8622

Housed in a 1926 general store. Gator tail, frog legs, cornbread, catfish. On the National Register of Historic Places. The kind of place your uncle-in-law will still be talking about in April.

No dogsNo — historic building with indoor-only seating. Service animals only. Do takeout and eat at Riverview Park instead.

Local tip · Save room for the Key lime pie. They don't take reservations — go before 12:30 or after 7.

Address

1502 Indian River Dr, Sebastian

Hours

Wed–Sun 5p–9p

Phone

(772) 388-8588

Fine-dining seafood on the Sebastian River waterfront. Best-of-Brevard wine list, seared scallops, cioppino. Small dining room — reservations required in season.

No dogsNo — small indoor dining room, service animals only. Call ahead if you want a to-go order.

Local tip · Book the sunset window seat 2 weeks ahead. BYOB corkage is reasonable.

Address

8005 US-1, Micco

Hours

Daily 11a–10p

Phone

(321) 674-9700

Family-run Mexican in Micco. Big platters, cold margaritas, warm chips. Kid-friendly and consistently packed with locals — always a good sign.

DogsPatio only, at the manager's discretion — leashed and beside your table. Confirm by phone the same day; the indoor room is service-animals only.

Local tip · Ask for the salsa verde and the al pastor tacos. Under $30 for two.

Address

1541 US-1, Sebastian

Hours

Mon–Sat 11:30a–9:30p

Phone

(772) 388-5828

Fresh, honest sushi. Snowbirds swear by the boat rolls. Small dining room — call ahead for parties of 4+.

No dogsNo — indoor-only sushi room. Service animals only; takeout is the easy option.

Local tip · The lunch bento (~$14) is the best-value plate on US-1.

Address

1512 US-1, Sebastian

Hours

Daily 7a–2p

Phone

(772) 388-2933

Pancakes bigger than the plate, home-fries done right, local coffee. Cash-friendly, small, always a wait after 9 on weekends.

DogsYes — a few leashed-friendly sidewalk tables outside; indoors is service animals only. Go before 8:30a so your dog isn't stuck in the weekend line.

Local tip · Get there before 8:30 on Saturday or plan on 20 min. The stuffed French toast is the move.

Address

1732 Indian River Dr, Sebastian

Hours

Daily 11:30a–10p

Phone

(772) 913-4111

Dockside tavern on the Sebastian River. Peel-and-eat shrimp, grouper Reuben, a solid burger. Boat parking at the dock; dogs welcome on the deck.

DogsYes — leashed dogs welcome on the riverfront deck (water bowls behind the bar on request). Indoor bar is service animals only.

Local tip · Trivia Wednesday nights. Order the smoked-fish dip and the Bahama Mama.

Address

1101 US-1, Sebastian

Hours

Daily 11a–9p

Phone

(772) 388-9464

Reliable Florida BBQ chain. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, a solid mac & cheese. Feeds a fishing party or a hungry crew of contractors without drama.

DogsPatio tables only, leashed. Indoor dining room is service animals only. Easiest with the family pack to-go.

Local tip · The family pack (feeds 4) is $45 and comes with 4 sides — great to bring home after a long day on the water.

Address

9125 US-1, Sebastian

Hours

Wed–Sun 12p–9p

Phone

(772) 231-3446

Steamed blue crabs by the dozen, oysters, hush puppies, snow crab legs. Buckets and mallets on the table. Come hungry, wear something you can wash.

DogsYes — leashed dogs at the outdoor picnic tables. Keep them under the table: shell and mallet debris on the floor is a real hazard for a curious nose.

Local tip · Order the ½ dozen crabs + ½ dozen oyster combo — costs half of the full plate and still enough for two.

Address

1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian

Hours

Daily 11a–2a · Live music Wed–Sun

Phone

(772) 589-5700

The dive-bar heart of Sebastian since 1972. Steel-drum bands, biker-friendly, best rum drinks on the river. Sunday afternoon jam session is a Sebastian institution.

DogsOutdoor tiki deck only, leashed and at the operator's discretion. Skip live-music nights — steel drums and a packed deck are not a dog's night out.

Local tip · Get here by 3pm on Sunday for the jam — parking gets ugly by 4. The fish sandwich is bigger than the plate.

Address

3810 Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce (worth the drive)

Hours

Tue–Sun 11a–9p

Phone

(772) 461-9484

Third-generation family seafood house. Fried shrimp, broiled snapper, conch chowder that locals rank against Key West's best.

No dogsNo — indoor seafood house, service animals only. Long drive back with a dog in a hot car; not the pet-day pick.

Local tip · Order it broiled, not fried — the fish is that fresh.

Address

1540 Indian River Dr, Sebastian

Hours

Mon–Sat 10a–7p · Sun 11a–5p

Phone

(772) 388-1550

Fish market with a small dockside café. Buy fresh grouper and shrimp to cook at the house, or eat a $14 shrimp basket on the deck.

DogsYes — leashed dogs at the outdoor dockside tables while you eat or wait for a market order; the market interior is service animals only.

Local tip · The smoked-fish dip to-go ($9/pint) is the best souvenir for the drive home.

Address

1 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach

Hours

Daily 11a–10p · Bar to midnight

Phone

(772) 234-5550

On the water at the base of the Vero Beach causeway. Fish tacos, sunset dock, boat parking. Popular anniversary spot.

DogsYes — leashed dogs on the outdoor dock deck; indoor bar and dining are service animals only. Shade is limited after noon.

Local tip · The Sunday brunch buffet ($28) with mimosas is the local move.