Restaurants in Cape Canaveral

“Don't let the outside fool you! the food is hot, fresh, and made right!”

“Absolutely amazing! Service was incredible. We had never had crab before and owner was kind enough to let us try some before ordering it and showed us how to eat it! Kids shared the crab platter and there was nothing left. Brisket was amazing as well! Hands down the best dinner I've had on Port Canaveral so far! Cupcakes and desserts, best German chocolate cupcake! If we are ever this way again, I'll be sure we stop here for dinner again!”

“The best Thai food and friendly service. I highly recommend the seafood 🦞 curry. Great prices and generous serving size.”

“What a fun place to go and meet locals & also seasonal folks Owner (& her sister, Tam) made us feel so welcome!! Had the french dip …so tender & flavorful!! We were there on a Friday evening and the place was hopping…great live music!! Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back!!🌴”

“Slide Inn-Cape Canaveral-4-Stars-No Food "Whenever someone asks me if I want water with my Scotch, I say I'm thirsty, not dirty." -- J. E. Lewis "Oh, Great," I thought as my random eating place generator spat forth yet another "sports bar & grill" as next up to be reviewed on what seems to be my never-ending quest to visit every single slop house, greasy spoon and otherwise food slinging establishment on the Space Coast. At least Just Slide Inn was up in Cape Canaveral, and I just love the drive up there as well as the sites once I get there. Not expecting all that much from the food, just hoping it was edible, I pulled into their parking lot. Walking inside, I was pleased to notice it was a smoke-free place and lacking any olfactory evidence, began to wonder if the kitchen was open. Taking a stool at the bar, I asked the barkeep when the kitchen opened. She turned to answer and I suddenly got a feeling of deja vu. She introduced herself as Jaden and informed me that they no longer served food, but that they had a full bar. Shrugging my shoulders I asked her what kind of Scotch they had on hand. "Johnny Walker Red Label", she replied. As no other distilleries were mentioned, I gathered that that was the only Scotch they had (hardly what I would call a full bar). Asking for a Johnny Walker Red--neat, I sat back and exchanged chit-chat with the mixologist. Jaden gave me a very, very generous pour. As the conversation continued I noticed that she was extremely charming, bubbly, funny and very much at ease in her chosen profession. During the course of small talk, we realized that we had met somewhere before back in the 90s. Not being able to place where we knew each other from, we continued to get reacquainted as I turned my attention to the interior of the establishment. With tons of big screens lining the walls, pool tables, dart boards, arcade games, and an outdoor patio area, Just Slide Inn is a great place for hanging out with your buddies, tossing back a few drinks and watching the game. I really loved the outdoor area...it reminded me of hanging out at a buddy's house in high school and slamming a case of beer or three (the drinking age then was 18). In short, this is a great sports bar with charming staff and ample space in which to have a great time. The reason they got a 3.75 Star review is solely due to the fact that for a "full bar" they had a very limited selection of ambrosia (Scotch) and not one single malt either (harrumph)! The Big Boy says, "For suave servers and fun times enjoying a game or two, slide in (yes, I did) to Just Slide Inn up in Cape Canaveral and give my regards to Jaden!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout”

“This is a can’t miss establishment! If you are in Cape Canaveral for any reason, plan to stop in! Warm inviting atmosphere, super stellar bartender/mixologist and wait staff, phenomenal cocktail creations and yummy small bites. Allison (mixologist) came to our table to ask specifics on what we like and literally crafted our cocktails to our taste. We even met the owner (Ronny) who came table side to talk to us when he noticed we were visiting from his hometown. Stop in, you won’t regret it!”

“I took the brewery, Linda was a great host, (as a home brewer) I recognized a lot of what I was looking at. Linda brought the experience home to me. Great Tour.
Byron

Wheelchair accessibility: The tour would probably be wheelchair accessible.”

“What a great experience! Very delicious home cooked food. Aleda is the chef and her husband Martin is the server. I felt like I was eating at my friend's mother's house - the food was delicious genuine and there was plenty of it! We took more to go. I just wish we lived closer so we could go more often. We stopped on the way back from KSC. It's small & not fancy, very homey, reasonably priced - they have beer and sangria. I highly recommend it.”

“Crackers Island Grille- Cape Canaveral- 3-stars "Flawless execution will trump low-quality ingredients every time." -- The Big Boy "Where will I lunch today?", was my thought as I grabbed my random restaurant generator and headed towards the BBDO mobile. As the name scrawled across my screen, I saw I was heading up the coast to Cracker's Island Grille. Taking my time and enjoying the drive, I had time to reflect a bit on my job. Since I started this over two years ago, BBDO has grown by leaps and bounds topping out at over 14K followers across social media. I am extremely humbled by this and it steels me to continue forward. My GPS told me I had arrived and I found myself in front of a strip mall 1 mile north of the famous Ron Jon's Surf Shop and across from Golf N Gator. I arrived in the BBDO mobile at precisely 11:15 AM and the place was busy. Awaiting my turn, I glanced about the place and was quite taken in by the decor. They have a nice little island/surf theme going and this contributed to a very relaxed atmosphere. After a short wait, I was shown a table, handed a menu and told my server would be right with me. As packed as they were, I wondered what exactly that meant. It wasn't too long before a server approached my table and introduced herself as Brittany. Brittany was very prompt, charming and had our drink order back in no time at all. Along with the drink order, I also requested the Bouillabaisse and one order of the special of the day, Gator tacos (wondering if the meat was fresh based on the proximity of Golf N Gator). Brittany assured me this was not the case. I was sure this made the animal rights people happy, however, I was not. I have to say that first of all, Cracker's Bouillabaisse looked better on the menu than it did in front of me (see pictures for comparison). But, the smells wafting up were pure gourmand nirvana. With just the right amount of heat and all the seafood one could want, the flavors were complex, tantalizing and just a tad hot on the palate. The seafood seemed low quality (frozen, not fresh), but the execution was performed well. The accompanying bread was warm and slathered in garlic butter that added a nice compliment to the seafood stew. Dying to try something I never have before, I eagerly dug into the Gator tacos next. Wow. That is my professional opinion of these delightful tacos. Just, wow. Served on warm flour tortillas with fresh-cut tomatoes and cooked to perfection they were absolutely as delicious as they were unique. The meat was tender, juicy and extremely flavorful. The seasoning really got my taste buds dancing and there was just enough heat to make sure they were not only awake but stayed that way for the duration. The Gator tacos alone were worth the drive up the coast. Not that one needs an excuse for that. As I am sure my loyal readers know, I firmly believe that the only thing that matters in regards to a successful slop house and one that fails is execution, not location, not parking, not service, not interior design (though those all certainly help). If the food is good, as I've said before, you could open a food shack in the middle of the Okefenokee Swamp and people would flock to it. Make no mistake about it, Cracker's is not a fine dining establishment, they use low-quality ingredients, but man oh man you can tell the chef/cook cares about what is slung forth from his kitchen. The execution of all the items I had was done flawlessly, and everything was delicious, especially the Gator Tacos, those were unreal, proving once again what I've said ad nauseum, execution, execution, execution! The Big Boy says, "when in the area and in the mood for some cheap eats and seafood, head on over to Cracker's Island Grille, you won't be disappointed!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout”

“I don't recommend it. The preacher burger was served to me with sand in it. Ridiculous, I won't be back.”

“My husband (Ted) and I (Carol) stopped in today ....great customer service... we enjoyed the wine very much ....Thankyou Marilyn ...hope to see you again when we come back”

“Comfy atmosphere.Family & pet friendly.Super selections on Menu,delicious food each time,consistent. Love the decor,staff & owners always there.Its a party every day & night.Super place for a date,girls' night,family dinner,celebration or alone.You are one of the family.Made a lot of new friends,too.Go for the delicious food & gain new friends ❤️ Their heart is in it.”

“Intimate atmosphere, excellent and authentic Italian food, nice people. best Italian in the Cocoa Beach/Port Canaveral area.”

“Great Brewery Tap Room , excellent bartender Kari offers free samples and extremely helpful in choosing your purchase.”

“We grabbed a bite here the night before a cruise. The fish dip was good, the clam chowder exceptional, and the fish tacos were excellent. We had a table next to the harbor and had a great experince.”

“Great friendly service and the brownie boat was delicious! Definitely my favorite place to go for ice cream!”

“Went here for the first time yesterday. What took us so long!? The food was fantastic!!! My wife's steak was cooked to perfection. And my fish was magisterial!!! So fresh; so delectable. The key lime pie was lovely! And all of the staff were friendly and professional and attentive. Huge props to Kaili; she served us to perfection and really made us feel welcomed! Loved watching a true professional at work who cares about her craft. We look forward to many more visits!”

“When we travel, we always try to find local places to eat. During our drive getting familiar with the area we stumbled upon the perfect place, Zarrella’s. We ate here twice during our stay in Melbourne and both times they did not disappoint! The first visit we had house salad and pizza…spot on and the atmosphere perfect! - I’m pretty sure this is the first place I’ve been that had almost the entire place singing Sweet Caroline 🥰 - The pizza, salad, and atmosphere took us back for a second time. I stepped out of the box and went with the Mahi Mahi special and my BF had a house salad and pizza…again…perfect!! Now we’re back in our hometown in OH wishing we had a Zarrella’s to visit.”

“Pizza was absolutely amazing and catching the Tuesday night deal made it an incredible value. The service was top tier, we so appreciated our server setting us up with complimentary garlic knots and making us feel at home after one of the worst weekends of my life. We appreciate y’all so much. Eat here y’all, you won’t regret it!”

“They are back open! Finally!! Food is all great, both Mexican and the Cuban food. Fast, friendly service. Local joint, family owned. Great coffee, tacos, pork, beef. If you haven’t visited them you need to support this great local establishment. Eat in or take out.”

“Thank you for the game day wings!!! As always your customer service is superb!! Wings were amazing!!”

“This is our go to pizza joint at the beach (and surrounding areas, lol)! They are wonderful, friendly, and not too expensive! The pizza is delicious. The restaurant is clean, but not very updated. Try the meatballs, trust me!! I'm not even a meatball fan normally. The desert pizzas are also outstanding!”

“The Greenhouse is our Friday favorite. The staff is great. We come down for adventure. Good American food. Daily specials are always good, fresh and come with a drink. It is the best lunch value on the cape. Wish they would bring back the shrimp pivot on Friday, but the shrimp and seafood baskets are piled high and served fast. The mushroom Swiss burger is my second go to, there are so many good things to choose from. We appreciate the NOTU team for letting us visit as often as we can even under these trying times.”

“This is our 4th time eating at the Moon Hut in Cape Canaveral- each visit has been exceptional! Tonight, we had dinner with some friends, and our server, Rose, was delightful and informative. Rose added to our extraordinary meal with her warm and bubbly interactions and attentiveness. If you've not been, this restaurant is a MUST!”

“We always enjoy our time at Seafood Atlantic when in the area. The ambiance sitting at the waterfront deck is so peaceful, enjoying the dolphins and pelicans. Our go-to meal is the crab boil for two, which includes snow crab, red shrimp, hardshell clams, PEI mussels, corn, and taters. It really gives you a nice sampling of what the menu offers. Everything is steamed to perfection and then marinated in fantastically seasoned butter sauce. A side order of chowder is what I get (perfection), but the Ceasar salad is quite tasty as well. This time, we also enjoyed the mini crab cake appetizer - mmmm. Service is always friendly, knowledgeable, and speedy. You won't regret enjoying a meal at Seafood Atlantic!”

“Quick delivery and delicious food!”

“Cafe Monte Carlo- Cape Canaveral- 3.75-Stars "Don't judge a book by its cover" -- G, Elliot In pursuing my goal of reviewing every eating establishment on the Space Coast, I have learned a lot about our lovely state of Florida. For example, not knowing how to drive and/or park is not limited to out of state plates, Publix stores anchor a multitude of strip malls, and Florida is chock-full of dingy, seemingly run down and forgotten by the tides of time, strip malls. These little guys are hanging on for dear life all up and down the coastal roadways. Sometimes, they hide a pearl worthy of dive by an Ama (Japanese pearl divers) and while I didn't know it at the time, that was going to be the case here. The new paint job the building was boasting could not hide the fact that it was at least 20 years old and in dire need of modernization. Looking around as I entered and approached the counter I couldn't help but notice the inside wasn't all that much better. While it was clean and orderly, it also was begging to enter the 21st Century. Apprehensions based on looks set aside I boldly placed an order with our Server, Andrew, for a Croque sandwich on a croissant, biscuits and gravy, one Monte's grilled 3 cheese on white bread and a cup of their Cuban espresso. The thing I love about an open kitchen such as the one you will find inside Cafe Monte Carlo is that well, it's an open kitchen. If it's dirty, dingy, and greasy I have found that often so is the slop slung forth, This kitchen sparkled with cleanliness and care. Watching the cook grill our sandwiches made me think that they might not be so bad after all. Andrew soon returned with our food and it was time to go to work! The Croque sandwich can come in a few different ways and I ordered mine with ham on the aforementioned grilled croissant. The ham was not fake processed meat stuff, but the real honest to Jimmy Dean deal. It was sliced deli thin, piled high on a bakery fresh croissant and then topped with an egg cooked to a perfect medium. The whole thing was then topped with some of the best tasting and most unique bèchamel sauce I have yet had. Made with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a dab of mustard really made it stand out and brought the sandwich to a completely different level of gastronomical heights. The biscuits and gravy reminded me of the building I was in by their mere appearance. They did not look very appetizing, but I had a job to do. With one bite I knew I was in the South. These were not your plug and play, frozen, preformed biscuits, no Ma'am! These were the real McCoy handmade biscuits fresh out of the oven and they were delicious. Slathered atop these icons of biscuits was some of the best sausage gravy I have yet had. The sausage was fresh, complex in taste and cooked correctly, while the gravy was obviously made by my great grandmother as there is no other explanation as to how incredibly flavorful it was (please return her, she is missed!). Next up on my to-do list was the Monte's grilled 3 cheese on white. With a gooey interior of a melted mass of Swiss, Cheddar and Provolone cheese the sandwich would have been gold as is, however, add to that bacon and a vine fresh tomato onion chutney and you have sandwich platinum, baby! Oh, sorry, I got caught up on the inside with ya know bacon, the freshly baked white bread was grilled to a perfect crunchy hue and added a nice base for the baco...I mean grilled 3 cheese. With a menu boasting 11 types of java, it would seem that they are attempting to put the coffee back in cafè and they do an excellent job at that. My Cuban espresso was not only aesthetically pleasing but done properly with the correct amount of boldness one expects from Cuban coffee. It was a perfect ending to a rather enjoyable and surprisingly delicious meal. The Big Boy says, "For a unique and tasty take on a grilled cheese, an excellent cup of Joe and more, overlook the outside setting and hit this place up!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout”

“Yesterday we went to Tip a Few 2 in Cape Canaveral on A1A (maybe cocoa beach? It’s kinda close to the line) anyway.. we’ve been there a handful of times and every single time it’s a fantastic experience. We usually go early in the afternoon. Amy is always there and she is just the sweetest! She’s completely awesome, entertaining, friendly, fast, efficient & she can work a bar! We usually just go for a beer or two but today we were a bit hungry so we both ordered the “veggie burger” they use the Beyond burger and it comes on this giant bun that they dry toast beautifully and they pack it with lettuce, tomato, onion & shredded lettuce. This burger is seriously amazing, AND can you see the crunch on these fries?! They’re perfect!!!! I was super happy when I saw a plant based option on the menu and super stoked when I got a beyond burger! (They’re my favorite) the prices were more than fair, the service is awesome and the place has good ambience. It’s a little divey, but kinda upscale divey if that makes sense. Hands down winner in my book!”

“This is a great place. Friendly staff that you get to know. The daily soups are delicious and their meat is the best we ever found!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“We came here on a whim before our cruise out of Port Canaveral to grab some quick breakfast and it did not disappoint! It was so great in fact that once we arrived back to port after 8 days at sea, this was our first stop again! Thank you, Joanne!”

“This is the best Subway anyone will ever go to. The staff is so friendly and you can tell the love and effort they put into this place. Every sandwich is perfectly balanced and delicious. They literally look like subs from an ad. It’s spotless inside and there’s even a drive thru available. The owner is an active manager that’s in the store all the time. She has high standards and seems like she’s great to work for/with. The staff seem so happy like they love their job. I drive past other subways just to come to this one. Each time I’ve come here, my day feels better.”

“just a great place with and for great folks”

“Very friendly, I felt very comfortable, it had excellent music, we were walking towards the cruise terminal and we entered and it was a good decision, we toasted and happily entered the cruise, nice place”

“We (wife and I) were staying here at the Radisson the night before our cruise, as a lot of people do. After the long drive to get here we didn’t feel like going out looking for a restaurant, so we decided to try out the in-house restaurant, Flamingos. We both had the pineapple chicken with shrimp skewers, and it was outstanding. Even better than the food was the service/hospitality. Our server Keith and the manager Eileen were both great. Haven’t had service like this anywhere in a long time. When they found out it was also our 40th anniversary they even made us a custom dessert and presented it to us. Thank you Flamingos, especially Keith and Eileen!”