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1. Milpa Tacos y Tortillas
4.7
Exceptional(124)
$$$$
• Mexican • Cocoa
Booked 2 times today
The mission of Milpa team is to honor the food, essence and culture of Mexico by offering uniquely prepared dishes from scratch with only the best possible ingredients and service.The Milpa concept is to feature modern Mexican cuisine and flavors from all parts of Mexico from Baja California to Jalisco to Oaxaca.We specialize in making our own tortilla and variety of salsas from scratch no one else has.At Milpa there is an attention to details that take each dish up a notch by our chef the cuisine Chef Dickson Fernandez that serves each taco with it's own beer complements and balances all the ingredients for each perfectly.Our cocktail menu focuses on agave based drinks with a concentration on Mezcal. our wine list brings you great Mexican wines hard to find along with many others that pair well with our dishes.
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2. WAVES Craft Bar & Kitchen
3.9
Excellent(77)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cocoa Beach
Booked 2 times today
Ocean inspired cocktail bar and kitchen. Featuring a Chef Inspired Menu along with unique hand crafted cocktails that provide delights for every taste, from the most conservative to the more adventurous. A unique and comfortable place in an elegant but relaxed environment.
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3. The Starlite Restaurant & Pool Bar
4.0
Excellent(122)
$$$$
• American • Cocoa Beach
Booked 1 time today
The Starlite has something for everyone, with an indoor restaurant for fine dining and an Instagram-worthy pool where guests can sip, swim and sun the day away. Wherever you sit, The Starlite is out of this world!
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4. Hogan's Irish Pub
4.5
Awesome(27)
$$$$
• Irish • Cocoa
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Hogan's Irish Pub - an Authentic Irish Pub Experience on Florida's Space CoastBrought to you by the Hogan Family from County Mayo, Ireland, and our amazing staff!Visit us and try our perfectly poured Guinness Draught Stout and our top selling entrée, beer battered fish & chips! We hope you'll enjoy your time spent in our cozy pub - Sláinte agus go raibh míle maith agaibh!
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5. American Social Orlando
4.5
Awesome(722)
$$$$
• American • Doctor Phillips
Booked 25 times today
American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning cuisine. Live entertainment. Hand-crafted cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed specifically for socializing. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where everyone is free to feel good and the stage is always set for having a good time.Vacationer or a local that loves the city’s landmarks? It doesn’t matter, because here you’re always a VIP. AmSo Orlando is located between the bustle of I-Drive and the residential neighborhoods of Windermere and Dr. Phillips, creating a perfect blend of regulars and those discovering AmSo for the first time.Please note that there is a parking garage located directly behind the restaurant should the front lot be filled.
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6. Yellow Dog Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(966)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Melbourne
Booked 20 times today
Comfort food with a flairTM
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7. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Orlando – I-Drive, FL
4.6
Exceptional(9044)
$$$$
• American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 94 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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8. Garp & Fuss
4.7
Exceptional(166)
$$$$
• American • Winter Park
Booked 10 times today
Located in the Hidden Garden along Winter Park's famous Park Avenue, Garp & Fuss is your neighborhood restaurant & bar!We take a limited number of reservations, walk-ins are encouraged!
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9. Fish Lips Waterfront Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(6)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cocoa Beach
Welcome to Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill - a Port Canaveral Restaurant. Our mission is to ensure that you will enjoy lunch, dinner or brunch at our Port Canaveral restaurant with our unique food and drinks. Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill in Port Canaveral offers casual waterfront dining downstairs plus a covered patio, indoor sports bar, and sun deck with Tiki bar upstairs. From hot burgers and cold beer, to fresh fish and fine wine - Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill in Port Canaveral has “Something for Everyone!”
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10. Nona Blue Modern Tavern
4.9
Exceptional(2879)
$$$$
• American • South Orlando
Booked 43 times today
Nona Blue is a casual dining, full-service restaurant that provides the Lake Nona community with a from scratch kitchen coupled with a friendly and hospitable service staff. Often described as "food the way we like” by Owner Joe Davi. Information provided by Davi includes their Tuna is Pacific Ocean only, either Yellowfin or Bigeye depending on the season, a curated custom wet-aged beef program that ensures an outstanding product cooked to temperature on a 100% woodburning grill. Our restaurant provides an extensive menu of daily features. Other notables are house made salad dressings, sauces, soups, and desserts. Dining room centered bar provides 36 very comfortable bar seats that surround flat screen televisions for sports entertainment options, an outstanding bourbon and whiskey collection, unique craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list that has over one hundred options by the glass and the bottle. Nona Blue is a fun experience to be had by all.

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  • Craig
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2026
    My wife and I had such a great experience being our first time there. Our server Jeimy was such a pleasure and a great employee for you to have. We will be coming back again.
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    Milpa Tacos y Tortillas$$$$• Mexican• Cocoa
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    4.7
  • Irene
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 3, 2026
    We were a large group and we were promptly seated inside. First of all, it is absolutely beautiful, the decor is stunning and affords views of the ocean. Our waiter, Noah was superb! He was charming, efficient and definitely catered to our needs. The cocktails were well prepared and unique. The food was delicious! One diner in our group ordered the “Award Winning Clam chowder “……I will definitely order that next time! Great hidden spot!
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    The Starlite Restaurant & Pool Bar$$$$• American• Cocoa Beach
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    4
  • Jason
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 10, 2026
    Service is great and the food is excellent every time we go! Hogan’s is the first place we think of when we want to go out.
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    Hogan's Irish Pub$$$$• Irish• Cocoa
    •
    4.5
  • Aisha
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 9, 2026
    Our servicer/bartender was excellent and accommodating to our whole party.
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    WAVES Craft Bar & Kitchen$$$$• Seafood• Cocoa Beach
    •
    3.9
  • Katelyn
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 8, 2024
    A wonderful experience before departing on a cruise. The waitress was wonderful and always filling up our drinks and checking in on us. The food was great compared to other restaurants around them. Definitely would come back again and choose this restaurant over the surrounding restaurants!
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    Fish Lips Waterfront Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Cocoa Beach
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    4.5

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