Grandma Would Approve

Sunday supper in the South runs on a few unwritten rules. Grandma's in charge of the kitchen, and nobody leaves the table hungry. In Titusville, Loyd Have Mercy brings that same spirit to the dining room five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday. The family restaurant serves gourmet soul food built on recipes handed down through generations.

The menu reads like a Southern family reunion. Wings come breaded or naked, with sauces ranging from Honey Gold to Garlic Parmesan. Whiting fish sandwiches share the spotlight with chicken livers and gizzards, and lunch specials arrive with a side and a drink. The daily specials go one better with two sides. Beyond everyday meals, the restaurant is a go-to spot for celebrations. It hosts birthdays and baby showers, plus holiday parties and sports team dinners. Groups of 20 or more can order from the full menu, and catering scales from 15 guests all the way to 2,000. The kitchen also gives back through monthly fundraisers, donating 8% of participating online sales to local schools and nonprofits. It's a generous way to live up to the restaurant's promise of “The Best Gourmet Soul Food on This Side of Heaven.”

At the heart of it all is Dr. Loyd, whose family recipes anchor the menu. The restaurant calls itself a home away from home, and that warmth keeps regulars coming back for seconds. This year, the community rewarded that hospitality twice. The Southern cooking helped earn Loyd Have Mercy their 2026 Best of Florida Award in the Southern Restaurants category. The barbecue also brought home a 2026 Best of Florida Honorable Mention Award in the Barbecue Joints category. Somewhere in Titusville tonight, a table full of family is passing the sides and asking for one more plate.

Contact Information

Company Name: Loyd Have Mercy

Phone: 321-269-1008

Address: 3434 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780

Website: loydhavemercy.com