14 Best Bar & Grill near Cocoa Beach

“Excellent chicken wings as well as other appetizers and drinks. Lovely for a bite or a beverage by the water or to dine at the end of a beach day. The had warming lanterns out for the cool temps on our last visit that kept us more than toasty.“

“This was just what I wanted, good seafood! The only minor complaint was that I waited for several minutes before I was seated. There was no host to greet me when I walked in and a server had to stop what he was doing to seat me. Maybe they were short staffed at the time?“

“Nachos were great and all toppings were fresh“

“Shannon was a great waitress food was good Thanks for a good time.“

“I was there Saturday and I never go out but the bartender was so incredibly nice she was the best I ever had contact with and everybody there taught me that I should live my life by giving in to making new friends and I don’t usually do that thank u“

“Just passing though and decided to check it out. Lots of dining options, indoors or out. If you opt for outside, it is pretty warm but a nice atmosphere! The menu has a wide variety. We had the Mac and cheese burger and the Jamaican jerk chicken tacos. I enjoyed the tacos, the burger was ok. Overall, not a bad place to eat and great location on the water!“

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

“Great place, suggest it to everyone! Great food, great staff, and great atmosphere! One of my favs, can ya tell?“

“We had the pleasure of being served by Brian Burger at The Island, and we just wanted to say how much we enjoyed meeting him! He was not only attentive but also entertaining and funny ! It’s rare to encounter a server with such personality , we thought his boss should know what a gem they have on their team! :0)“

“I recently had a wonderful time at Pineda Inn, and I can’t help but share how much we appreciated the experience. A special shout-out to the resident singer on Saturday—Michelle Wood her voice was absolutely captivating. She brought so much warmth and soul to the room, effortlessly filling the space with rich tones and expressive interpretation. Each song felt carefully chosen and delivered with confidence and emotion, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. We left feeling relaxed, appreciated, and already planning our next visit. A big thank you to the singer for sharing her talent.“

“Amazing! Awesome! The atmosphere and food is delicious. The burger was so big and juicy, fries crispy great and the calzone stuffed fill, so much cheese. we saw some pizzas and they were absolutely amazing. can't wait to try those!. Just come and get it. you won't be disappointed.“

“Rec 225- Cocoa, FL- 3.75 Stars "I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas - fat, drugged, and completely out of it." ― Anthony Bourdain Getting back into the swing of things post--Covid has been great for the Big Boy and I hope for you as well. Thank you for all the comments, supportive and not so supportive. As you can see, I take each one to heart and answer straightforward. I do not cut corners in my reviews, nor do I apologize for them. Finding myself meandering up the Space Coast, I grabbed my random eatery generator and punched in my location. A few nearby eateries popped up and I found myself near the local star, Cryderman's Barbecue. Curious as to who could hang in the same neighborhood, I ventured into Rec 225. The first impression was one of spic and span clean, like your kitchen when you know guests are coming over. Grabbing a table, our waiter Jo-Jo came over to see how we were doing. It turns out that Jo-Jo is also the owner and not only cares about the customer but obviously takes pride in his business as he was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and just downright awesome. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about Jo-Jo. I placed an order for their eponymous sandwich, the 225, along with one Mac & Cheese grilled cheese and a side order of Bacon and Bleu fries. As for a drink, I went with the vaunted Jarritos Orange (how can you go wrong with this liquid concoction of pure delight?). Waiting eagerly for the foodstuffs to arrive I continued to glance about the place and found the interior charming. Before too long, Jo-Jo came back with my order, placed it upon my table and offering a sincere, "Enjoy your meal," Jo-Jo went off to address other patrons. Looking at the pictures you can see that everything certainly did look scrumptious! Grabbing the self-named sandwich, The Big Boy went to work. Comprised of bacon, Gouda, french fries, and tomato pesto on garlic Texas toast it was a delicious mouthful of exquisite flavor. The combination of the bacon and Gouda was enough to send one's taste buds into a dance of joy, add to that the fresh tomato pesto and the perfectly golden fries and you are entering the taste bud danger zone! Seriously, I thought mine were going to sashay right out of my mouth they were so pleased with the flavors found in this masterpiece of a sandwich. It almost felt like a crime when I set it down and turned my attention to the Mac & Cheese grilled sandwich, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. This was far from the simple grilled cheese we all ate as a kid. This incorporated classic mac&cheese with Gouda served on Texas toast. Grilled in butter to a perfect golden hue, it was thoroughly enjoyable on the palate. What I can say about the fries? They were cooked just right and smothered in bleu cheese and bacon. How could you go wrong? The Big Boy says, "If your not nearby, make an excuse to be nearby and grab some incredible grub!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout“

“just a great place with and for great folks“

“Ask Savanah! The service was amazing! She is the trure definition of hospitality! We really enjoyed happy hour! Great drinks! Get the wings fried hard with house made ranch. Also, both the Black & Blue and the Beach burgers are fantastic. If we stay at this resort again we will eat here!“