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Our Favorite Go-To Places To Dine Outdoors In North Brevard

Celebrate National Eat Outside Day in North Brevard Aug. 31!

By Stephanie Freeman and Krystal Brashear August 27, 2026

Hey there, my fellow foodies and nature enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 31 because it's National Eat Outside Day! Want ideas on where to go? Read on for Macaroni KID North Brevard's  favorite local restaurants with outdoor dining, to our favorite spots for picnics:


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North Brevard eateries with outdoor seating

North Brevard is lucky to have a variety of restaurants and cafes that provide charming patio spaces where we can savor our favorite meals outdoors. Here are three of my family's favorite local restaurants with outdoor seating:


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North Brevard's best picnic spots

Grab and Go to the Park! National Eat Outside Day is the perfect excuse to pack up a picnic and head to the nearest park in town for an outdoor feast! 

Three of the best spots for a picnic in town? My family loves:

  • Cocoa Riverfront Park
    401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922

Bring a blanket and enjoy your lunch on their large beautiful field, or retreat to the picnic tables under the large shade trees and let the kids run off their energy on the playground! 

  • Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center
    5355 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955

Pack a lunch and enjoy the cool breeze and beautiful view of the Indian River

  • Manatee Cove Park
    4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953

With picnic tables, a playground, and a beautiful walking trail, this park is a great place for a picnic lunch


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Take it to the backyard

Rather eat at home? Order takeout and take that picnic right outside on your front stoop, or back lawn!

If time is tight? A simple PBJ on the porch will do the trick just fine!

No matter how you do it, celebrate National Eat Outside Day this year! If you take part, make sure to tag Macaroni KID North Brevard in social media posts so we can see how you celebrated in town!

Bon appétit!