18 Best Seafood Restaurants near Cape Canaveral

“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!“

“Stopped here for lunch and had great service and food! I ordered the peel and eat shrimp and my husband got the fish tacos. Both were delicious, fresh, and we didn't have to wait excessively long. We also ordered the fried cheesecake and it was awesome. They had live music on the deck. Would definitely go back.“

“Excellent food. Excellent view. Amazingly fresh seafood market to go as well. My only complaint is they close too early.“

“Great food. Been wanting to go here for a while. Went hungry and got my fill! Everything was great. I don’t even want to recommend anything because there’s so much good stuff to order. And it’s all fresh and delish. Get over here now!“

“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!“

“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“

“We stop by today for our first time, Linda was our server! She did a great job and recommended us some great options. Best crab cakes I ever had and I really enjoyed their pineapple smashed cocktail. We will be back!!“

“First time as pokefin. really good fresh food, I loved all the choices of proteins, toppings and sauces. They young lady behind the counter was nice and helpful. I will go back again“

“Great little bistro tucked away near the beach in Cocoa Beach. There are only seven tables so highly recommend making a reservation. The food was very good. We especially liked the peach salad with a fabulous creamy dressing. We also enjoyed our dinner specials of braised beef and grouper. The servers were very friendly and helpful describing the various dishes. This is very much an upscale experience versus the typical beach bar type restaurants.“

“Server know there Menu well and great service“

“The space is beautiful and I love the thatch roof! I had the grilled Mahi sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is great. They had live music on Saturday and a DJ on Sunday. Kyler, Kara, and Lindsey made our experiences really fun. We will be back! Great place!“

“Absolutely delicious food. This is a must in Cocoa Beach.“

“Great food and good service! If you like lobster, this is the place for you!“

“Yes 100% a good place to eat. When we first pull up to the location we were not sure if it was a good choice but we were absolutely surprised when we went in and the service was awesome and the seafood was great. We had oyster steamed on the half shell....there is not enough adjectives to describe how wonderful those oysters tasted. The seafood boil with garlic butter/old bay was great. Everything was perfect and we will definitely be back. Thank you for making a wedding anniversary a good one to remember. Ruth/Floyd“

“Where has this place been my whole life? Tucked into a little strip mall its hard to notice. The food leaves no doubt why its been around since 1975. The Crab legs were the best prepared I have ever had and don't forget the Key Lime Pie!“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Pompano Grill recently and I was quite impressed. Upon entering my Party & I were greeted with a smile from to fine young men, Dominick & Austin. Whom made our dining experience exceptional with their knowledge of the food & their recommendations... We chose to sit outside & take advantage of the Beautiful weather & enjoy the ambience... Everything we had ordered was absolutely delicious & the presentation of the food was very inviting.. I give this Restaurant 5 Stars because of the Freshness & Flavor of the Food. Also for our Waiters Dominick & Austin that tended to our needs promptly & made our dining experience a pleasure.. I will be recommending Pompano Grill to all my Friends...“

“We had a lovely lunch in a relaxing setting. Our food was delicious and service was great. I will be back!“

“the best fried shrimp's we've had in a long time“