Date night in Melbourne: dinner downtown, a show at the King Center, Henegar or Civic Theatre, rooftop drinks at Hotel Melby and spots open late on weekends.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Every place below is listed from its own website or Melbourne Main Street’s directory and calendar, linked in each entry. Hours change; check before you go. Places are listed by type, not ranked.
A Melbourne date night usually means historic downtown: dinner on or near East New Haven Avenue, a play at one of two historic theaters a few blocks apart, and a nightcap on a rooftop over the river. For a bigger show, the King Center on North Wickham Road books touring acts.
Who to call
- Chart House: 2250 Front St., 321-729-6558
- Ember & Oak: 712 E. New Haven Ave., 321-722-6285
- Hotel Melby and The Landing Rooftop: 801 E. Strawbridge Ave., 321-361-3663
- Melbourne Civic Theatre: 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., 321-723-6935
- Djon’s Steak & Lobster House (Melbourne Beach): 522 Ocean Ave., 321-722-2737
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Hours from its site or listing |
|---|---|---|
| Chart House | 2250 Front St. | 4 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday |
| Ember & Oak | 712 E. New Haven Ave. | Steakhouse; call 321-722-6285 |
| The Landing Rooftop | 801 Strawbridge Ave., 11th floor | Until 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday |
| Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing | 1002 E. New Haven Ave. | Gastropub; until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday |
| Meg O’Malley’s | 812 E. New Haven Ave. | Prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays, per its menu |
Across the Melbourne Causeway, Djon’s Steak & Lobster House, 522 Ocean Ave. in Melbourne Beach, opens at 4 p.m. daily and stays open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 p.m. Sunday. It describes itself as fine dining with a piano bar and live music every night.
Chart House offers early dining and happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m. The Landing Rooftop has happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
A show
- King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road. Touring concerts and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra; this month’s shows are on our things to do this month page.
- Henegar Performing Arts Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave. A nonprofit performing arts center in a historic 1919 school building, shown above.
- Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., 321-723-6935. In its 74th season; the 2026-27 lineup on its site includes “Little Women,” “Nunsense” and “All My Sons.”
Drinks and wine
- The Landing Rooftop: craft cocktails, cocktails on tap and wine by the bottle and glass, with views over the river. Its Uncorked wine tasting series, launched Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, is a monthly dinner pairing four courses with wines; seating is limited and reservations are required. Live music on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing: house craft beer and craft cocktails in a renovated 120-year-old hardware store.
- More bars and pubs are on our live music and nightlife guide.
Make something together
- Painting with a Twist, 702 E. New Haven Ave., 321-345-5960: painting classes on a posted calendar.
- Board & Brush, 530 E. New Haven Ave., 321-372-9363: a DIY workshop studio listed on the downtown calendar.
- The Gathering Table, 318 E. New Haven Ave., 321-345-1965: held a create-your-own sushi cooking class on Oct. 3, per the downtown calendar.
After dark, something different
- Historic Melbourne Ghost Tours: an adults-only (18 and up) 8 p.m. tour on Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 912 E. New Haven Ave.
- Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo, select nights in October, 7 to 10 p.m.; a separate ticket from zoo admission.
- A sunset over Lake Washington, on the city’s western edge, or a walk on the Crane Creek Promenade downtown. See our walking and biking trails guide.
Parking
Park once in the City Hall garage or a public lot downtown; most of these places are within a few blocks. Locations are on our getting around page.
What this means for you
- Classic downtown night: dinner on New Haven Avenue, a play at the Henegar or Civic Theatre, drinks at The Landing.
- Book theater seats and Valentine’s or anniversary dinners ahead.
- Want a special occasion? The Landing’s monthly Uncorked dinner needs a reservation.
More: Valentine’s Day in Melbourne, brunch and historic downtown Melbourne.
Frequently asked questions
What are good date night ideas in Melbourne, Florida?
Dinner downtown on New Haven Avenue or at Chart House on Front Street, a show at the Henegar, Melbourne Civic Theatre or the King Center, then drinks at The Landing Rooftop on the 11th floor of Hotel Melby, which is open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where can we see a show in Melbourne?
The King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, for touring concerts; the Henegar Performing Arts Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave.; and Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., 321-723-6935.
Is there a wine tasting in Melbourne?
The Landing Rooftop began a monthly wine tasting dinner series, Uncorked, in September 2026, pairing four courses with wines. Reservations are required.
What is open late in downtown Melbourne?
On Fridays and Saturdays, The Landing Rooftop and Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing are open until 11 p.m. and Moon River Cafe until 9 p.m., according to their sites.
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