Waterfront • Space Coast
Eat by the water.
Settle in with friends and enjoy Merritt Island’s best view toward the Cape. When rockets rise, you can see them across the water. When the game is on, our big screens are ready. Any day of the week, relax with fresh seafood, classic burgers, crisp salads, and a well-made drink.
Eat by the water. Watch rocket launches. Enjoy friends and laughs.
LaunchPad Bar & Grill is Merritt Island’s favorite place for launch days, game days, and easy nights with friends. Start with crispy pickles or wings. Choose flounder or mahi prepared grilled, blackened, or fried. Go classic with a smash burger. Add a Lift Off Margarita, a local craft beer, or a zero proof favorite. Enjoy wide water views and friendly service from a team that loves hospitality.
- Unmatched launch views from the marina
- Big screens for the game
- Fast and friendly service
- Fresh seafood, burgers, and cocktails
Weekend Breakfast
Amazing breakfast every Saturday & Sunday
We open early with hearty plates and bright, fresh flavors—perfect before a day on the water or a launch. Breakfast is served Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 AM.
- Space Classics — eggs your way, eggs benedict, biscuits & gravy
- Rocket Omelettes — cheese, veggie, or meat builds
- Griddle Galaxy — pancakes & French toast with your favorite toppings
- Breakfast Sandwiches — egg & cheese with bacon, sausage, or ham
- Side Boosters — bacon, sausage, home fries, grits, toast, biscuit
Lunch & Dinner
Fresh seafood, burgers, tacos & waterfront vibes
Join us from late morning into the evening. From shareables to mains, we keep it fresh and launch-day ready—great for families, game nights, or watching a rocket arc across the Cape.
- Seafood: Flounder or mahi — grilled, blackened, or fried
- Favorites: Galaxy Garlic Shrimp & Rocket Fuel Steak with chimichurri
- Handhelds: Space Dock fish sandwich, Cosmic Reuben, Astro cheesesteak
- Tacos: Mahi, flounder, or chicken with zesty slaw
- Burgers: Smash burger or spicy Pineapple Habanero
- Greens: Cosmic Cobb, Caesar in Orbit, Galaxy Garden
- Shareables: Wings, Moon Rock Mac Bites, Mission Control Fries
- Sides: Mashed potatoes, fries, fresh broccoli, coleslaw & more
- Drinks: Countdown Cocktails, Frozen Fuel, and craft & local beer
Menu
Clear sections and easy to scan. Ask about today’s specials.
Pre-Flight Bites
- Crispy Countdown Pickles
- Moon Rock Mac Bites
- Booster Wings (6)
- Orbit Pretzel
- Cosmic Calamari
- Mission Control Fries
Mission Mains
All entrées include two sides.
- Starboard Flounder
- Galaxy Garlic Shrimp
- Mahi Mahi Orbit
- Rocket Fuel Steak
- Add shrimp to any main (blackened, grilled, scampi, or fried)
Handhelds
- Rocket Tacos: Mahi, Flounder, or Chicken
- Space Dock Fish Sandwich: Mahi or Flounder
- Astro Cheesesteak: Ribeye or Chicken
- Cosmic Reuben: Original, Turkey, or Mahi
- Pineapple Habanero Burger
- Smash Burger
Salads
- Cosmic Cobb
- Caesar in Orbit
- Galaxy Garden
Rocket Dogs
- Launch Dogs (two classic dogs)
- Orbit Cheese Dogs (two cheese dogs)
- Chili Comet Dogs (two chili dogs)
- Supernova Chili Cheese Dogs (two chili cheese dogs)
Kids’ Corner
- Mini Commander Tenders
- Grilled Cheese Galaxy
- Mac and Cheese Meteors
- Popcorn Shrimp Planets
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes
- Rice
- Corn
- Fresh Broccoli
- French Fries
- Coleslaw
- Onion Rings
Menu items may change. Ask your server about today’s specials.
Drinks
Thoughtful cocktails, craft beer, frozen favorites, and refreshing zero-proof options.
Countdown Cocktails
- Space Coast Sunset — Jameson Orange, lemonade, orange juice, and a splash of pomegranate juice.
- Blueberry Lift Off Collins — Fresh blueberries muddled with lemon and simple syrup, topped with Tanqueray Gin and soda.
- Spiked Solar Palmer — Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, fresh lemon juice, and your choice of sweet or unsweet tea.
- Dragonberry Nebula Mojito — Bacardi Dragonberry with mint, lime, and simple syrup; topped with soda.
- Cosmic Cucumber Cooler — Bacardi with lime, fresh cucumber, and simple syrup; shaken and topped with soda.
- Space Dock Painkiller — Pusser’s Dark Aged Rum with pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut; finished with nutmeg.
Frozen Fuel
- Orbit Daiquiris — Strawberry, Mango, Watermelon, or Raspberry. Floaters and mixed flavors available.
- Black Hole Mudslide — Ice cream, chocolate liqueur, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, and chocolate syrup.
- Rocket Colada — Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and piña colada mix with your choice of Myers or Malibu floater.
- Frozen Margarita — Classic and smooth. Add a floater or a flavor if you like.
Galaxy Sangrias
- White Dwarf Sangria — Mango Moscato, Malibu, and a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- Red Giant Sangria — Merlot with sangria mix, Crown Royal Apple, and a splash of cranberry.
Mission Martinis
- Rocket Fuel Espresso
- Watermelon Galaxy
- Chocolate Eclipse
- Key Lime Orbit
- Dirty Planet
- Lunar Lemon Drop
- The Cosmonaut
- Shooting Star
- The Classic Commander
Craft & Local Beer
- Rotating taps featuring Florida favorites and popular classics.
- Ask about our current draft list and seasonal selections.
Please drink responsibly.
Location
2700 Harbortown Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Inside Harbortown Marina, near Port Canaveral
Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Hours may extend on launch days or event nights.