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Greetings, Creatures of V&D! ‘Tis I, Dez, here with a new subject matter to introduce. Accessible restaurants.
Now, you may be thinking, “but Dez, isn't every restaurant accessible?” I wish I could say they are, but that is not something I will expand on here. Every restaurant does its best, and are critiqued all too often.
This blog post was composed of information gathered from personal past experiences as well as Google maps virtual reality.
Always call ahead to ensure availability at your desired restaurant or bar.
Information and descriptions are subject to change.
If you have any suggestions to add to this list, please don’t hesitate to contact me here
Wheelchair Accessible Cocoa Restaurants
502 Brevard Avenue Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 305-4858
Loads of space
Different tables with various heights
Inside and outside are a smooth ride
Wheelchair Accessible Indialantic Restaurants
2320 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903
Has a spacious and smooth ramp and sidewalk
Can get anywhere with ease
Both inside and outside tables are adequate height
Not too difficult to get close to them as well
Friendly and helpful staff
Wheelchair Accessible Indian Harbor Beach Restaurants
276 E Eau Gallie Blvd Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
(321) 275-1226
Wide, and relatively smooth, sidewalk ramp
Doable doorway with no bone-jarring bump
Different types of tables, some have a skirt which is sometimes uncomfortable for a wheelchair user, but there are tables without the skirt which is good
Loads of room
Although there is no other way to get to the top floor beside stairs, it's still a really accessible place
Wheelchair Accessible Malabar Restaurants
905 S US Highway 1 Mile marker 16 "On the water in Malabar" Malabar, FL 32950
(321) 956-3334
Loads of space
Different tables with various heights
Inside and outside are a smooth ride
Wheelchair Accessible Melbourne Restaurants
2996 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL 32934
321-610-8011
Three sidewalk entrances with no bump
Wide-legged tables
Adequate doorway
Inside seating is as open as the outside seating, not too cramped
If you want to experience food, not just taste it, highly recommend
2565 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
(833) 927-2233
This eatery was certainly not one I thought would be accessible for a person who uses a power wheelchair. I’m glad to inform you that I was completely wrong! The ramp into the location is easy to roll up and down, plus there’s always someone outside to open the door for you! The staff is friendly and kind, even chatty. But it’s once you make your way into the place, that is when your breath gets taken away. Or, at least, that’s what happened when I entered. To the left, rows upon rows of classic gaming booths with a wall of racing games on the front wall at the entrance. To your right is the bar. Granted, most of the surfaces are rather high, however if you have an able bodied person with you, you’re all set. (They also give you a shot on the house if it’s your birthday, really discreetly. Best response to a birthday I’ve personally seen.)
Here’s what we ordered, prices are subject to change though:
Mouse Trap.......$6.95
6 breaded mozzarella cheese sticks served with a side of marinara sauce or your choice of any one of our yummy sauces.
Scooby Fries....…..$6.95
Crinkle cut fries topped with hot cheese and bacon!
Dragons Milk..............$7.75
11% Alcohol by volume
Mango Cart........................$6.25
One hecking good drink if you like mango!
1002 E New Haven Ave Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 821-4052
If you want somewhere for many wheelchairs to be, this is most certainly the place you want to be. If that group of people is over 18, that is. There is so much space, the ground is seemingly polished smooth… But personally, my favourite part of the layout is that there are so many places I can sit, just about as many as a regular two-legged would have. Topping it off with a little area connected to the end of the tall bar counter, is a wheelchair height bar counter. Now, if this bar wasn't directly next to a hallway, and if it wasn't so short, I'd love it unconditionally. But, it's a start.
Also, I'd like to mention that I have never been to this restaurant in person. But I absolutely cannot wait to go after seeing the inside on Google maps! I'd love to see this more with places, as that was my first time finding that was an option. Props to the people who run this place for allowing that on the internet.
918 E New Haven Ave Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 327-2919
Wheelchair Accessible Merritt Island Restaurants
300 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 305-4920
Wheelchair Accessible Palm Bay Restaurants
4445 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Wheelchair Accessible Rockledge Restaurants
1609 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 636-6430
Wide, and relatively smooth, sidewalk ramp
Doable doorway with no bone-jarring bump
Different types of tables, some have a skirt which is sometimes uncomfortable for a wheelchair user, but there are tables without the skirt which is good
Loads of room
Although there is no other way to get to the top floor beside stairs, it's still a really accessible place
Wheelchair Accessible Titusville Restaurants
4580 Coquina Ave Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 289-8455
Melbourne
Bonus - Gluten-Free and Vegan Friendly
1751 Evans Rd Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 722-4622
Always remember to drink responsibly.