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1. The Space Bar - Titusville Florida

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4.8

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Titusville

Booked 7 times today

The future is taking off at The Space Bar, and you’re invited to enjoy the show. Located on the rooftop of Courtyard Titusville Kennedy Space Center, this one-of-a-kind bar offers an incredible, up-close view of the Indian River, Merritt Island, and the Kennedy Space Center. Experience The Space Bar's unique food and drink options and enjoy front-row seats to rocket launches. Anybody who appreciates the wonders of space will be over the moon here.

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2. 2georges Ocean Side Bar & Grill - Formerly Sage Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cocoa Beach

Booked 6 times today

We want you to feel at home at 2georges oceanside bar & grill, (formerly Sage Bistro), Cape Canaveral Florida. We offer a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Families, friends, and even pets (on a leash) are invited to experience the Floridian vibes. Come join us for Happy Hour Monday through Saturday from 3 to 4:30pm at the Bar and enjoy 1/2 price well drinks, 1/2 price house wines and special pricing on tapas. Our dinner menu is available from 3pm to close. We are well known for our "world famous" jumbo lump crab cakes, bone in pork chops, steaks, homemade dressings, fresh salads. We love families, tourists, locals, and pets too! We have a wide variety of liquors, wines and spirits.If you're lucky, you may even see a rocket launch out of Kennedy Space Center which can be viewed right from our restaurant. We are also conveniently located just about a half mile from the Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon's Surf Shop. Come meet us, Jeff and Jeannine George!

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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orlando – Waterford Lakes, FL

4.7

Exceptional(6393)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Waterford Lakes

Booked 153 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

4. The Fat Snook

4.8

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cocoa Beach

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to The Fat Snook!We are a casual beachside restaurant packed with a tremendous passion for fresh, local seafood, top quality seasonal ingredients, and hand selected boutique-style wines and craft beers fromacross the world.Since opening in May of 2007, The Fat Snook has been dedicated to supporting local purveyors; Which has enabled us to showcase some of the finest ingredients Florida has to offer.

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5. Fish Lips Waterfront Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• 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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6. Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1030)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cocoa Beach

Booked 13 times today

Located In Downtown Cocoa Beach, Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar offers an eclectic view to wine bar cuisine!Inspired by the restaurants and bars of New York, we offer creative fine dining foods served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual restaurant environment. Our menu, prepared by Chef Jason Bunin, is sure to have something for everyone.From the time you walk through the door to the time you leave, you will see there is nothing ordinary about Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar. Every dinner, dessert and brunch provides an opportunity for an unforgettable experience. You can have an ordinary dining experience anywhere, just not here!

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7. Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

4.7

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cocoa

Booked 10 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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8. Gregory's Steak and Seafood

4.3

Awesome(154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cocoa Beach

Booked 14 times today

Dinner tonight could be the "same old same old." Or it could be your favorite cut of steak, grilled just the way you like it; a Caribbean lobster tail with plenty of hot drawn butter; or a juicy burger with all the fixings. It's all waiting for you, at Gregory's Steak & Seafood Grille! For nearly three decades, Cocoa Beach, FL, locals and visitors have made dinner at our family restaurant a regular treat. Make it dinner and a show by joining us for comedy night every weekend, or make dinner at your place a special occasion by ordering your meal to go. Call ahead for reservations and we'll see you at Gregory's.

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9. Seasons 52 - Orlando

4.8

Exceptional(11889)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 136 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

10. Pompano Grill

4.8

Exceptional(953)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cocoa Beach

Booked 5 times today

Pompano Grill is a refined dining destination in Cocoa Beach, where gracious hospitality meets elevated cuisine. Owned by Jackie Sampson and featuring the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Ricardo Molinari, we specialize in prime steaks, house-crafted pastas, and impeccably prepared local seafood. Each dish is thoughtfully composed and complemented by a meticulously curated wine list, offering a truly bespoke dining experience. With personalized service and an intimate ambiance, every visit is designed to be both memorable and meaningful. We invite you to dine with us and savor the exceptional.

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Charlotte •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Another delicious meal at Fat Snook. The service is always great, the food is always great and the ambiance is always nice.
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The Fat SnookPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cocoa Beach
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4.8
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TerriVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Perfect as always! I had the shrimp scampi, which was delicious! We also had the wine of the month and it was great.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orlando – Waterford Lakes, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Waterford Lakes
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daveVIP
Philadelphia County •72 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Mahi grilled with side poblano sauce, garlic smashed red potatoes, and scallops in garlic butter sauce. All were superb, as was the server.
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2georges Ocean Side Bar & Grill - Formerly Sage BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Cocoa Beach
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4.6
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Joseph
Orlando / Central Florida East •60 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Our first visit and so glad we came. Beautiful place and great views of Cape Canaveral. The food is outstanding. Recommend the Nachos for starters. The Meat Lovers Flatbread was delicious. Dessert was the Deep Space Chocolate Cake. Drinks like Frenzy SovereignBlanc and the Space Shuttle were very enjoyable. We will definitely be back. Jeff was an excellent waiter that explained everything. Very friendly place.
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The Space Bar - Titusville FloridaPrice: Moderate• American• Titusville
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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 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cocoa Beach
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4.5

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307 restaurants available nearby

1. The Space Bar - Titusville Florida

2. 2georges Ocean Side Bar & Grill - Formerly Sage Bistro

3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orlando – Waterford Lakes, FL

4. The Fat Snook

5. Fish Lips Waterfront Restaurant

6. Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar

7. Milpa Tacos y Tortillas

8. Gregory's Steak and Seafood

9. Seasons 52 - Orlando

10. Pompano Grill

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