50 Best Bars near Merritt Island

“Just a all-around great place. The staff is amazing.“

“Great place for a beer, calm atmosphere is a nice escape from the fast pace of life on the space coast. I was excited to get a pumpkin head beer at a reasonable price. The bartender was from Maine which was a pleasantly surprise. We felt very welcome and played several games or pool.“

“Bri is a great bartender . She really takes care of her customers .“

“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)“

“This place great .... Lots of space good sound system .... And Valerie the bar tender is absolutely th most adorable little woman I've ever seen ... And has the perfect bartender personality... I laughed the whole time I was there ,,,, thank you August“

“Just had one of the best date nights out in a long time! Emily was our server and she was wonderful. Every staff member was nice and cheerful and the food was amazing! way to go Merritt island chili's!“

“We just went for the first time and will definitely be back. The food was superb, the staff outstanding and we met Shawn one of the owners and he is great. We will be telling all our friends and look forward to future visits!!! Thanks for a great dinner. Rick and Rae“

“Salty Sisters is our family favorite! It’s where we meet up with our friends and family! Allows parents to eat and play with their kids! Always has great live music and fast service! All of the staff is beyond amazing and go above and beyond. We recommend to anyone and everyone!“

“Incredible Staff & Owners.“

“Decent cover band, good attitudes all around people having fun local place but all are welcome..

Parking: Nice outside area but construction next door was a bit unsightly but should be over soon. Oldest bar in cape canaveral still open beer only but a cool spit to check out..“

“Fantastic two nights in a row. I love this bar!“

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

“Found this hidden gem of a place. Absolutely incredible food and wonderful service !!“

“Refreshingly low-key, authentic bar. Too many places in Cocoa Beach have you paying higher prices for unnecessary upscale decor and finishings. You won't find that here. And as a bonus they had a great live band playing punk rock classics (brain eaters).“

“Stopped in from our cruise stop and had an amazing experience at this bar. They allowed our husbands to smoke their cigars in their outside area. They also had a great band! Tiffany was the best bartender, remembered us and our order each visit, was friendly and funny! Can’t wait to return! Thank you for making our trip enjoyable!“

“I went Saturday September 7th and let’s just say that I found my new spot. My server was very knowledgeable about hookah because I knew nothing about it and the Lemon ? Drop Martini was by far one of the best I’ve ever had. I’m a new fan❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The best neighborhood bar around.“

“Great place. Live music. Affordable drinks. Cool staff. You’ll like it.“

“A hometown establishment that is friendly, fun, and welcoming! Great staff!!!“

“Been coming here for 10 years.“

“I love dive bars, so if you do, then you must check this one out. It is beer and cash only. Bartender and Patrons were so friendly and welcoming. There are arcade games and pool tables. Touch tunes avail to play your favorite hits. I will definitely stop in another day.“

“Awesome experience with Trent who was involved in every aspect of the build !!! Excellent workmanship and quality and completed in a very timely matter !! 5/5 !!“

“Landing here was a happy accident and wow what an experience! We were welcomed like locals, treated like old friends and couldn’t recommend this place more! Food was excellent, service was top notch and the atmosphere was a blast!! Loved playing music bingo ❤️“

“awesome venue, great people and a sweet jam night!“

“Great location on the beach. We had a drink while waiting for our table at Coconuts on the Beach right next door.“

“Great place to chill with friends“

“Omggggg this food. These drinks. The service. All top notch. Some of the absolute best I’ve had. Not just in Cocoa. The drinks were strong and tasty, the food was fresh and absolutely delicious. We had the Caribbean jerk wings and the chile lime fries. The service (Louis) was excellent and friendly. I can’t recommend this place enough. Thank you for a great experience here.“

“The staff was so friendly and accommodating! We are very happy with our experience here. Definitely plan to make this a regular stop during our winter say here. Food was delicious. Went on New Years Day but definitely going back for the Sun./Wed. Prime beef special!,“

“Seafood jambalaya pasta was the best long with the boudin egg rolls. My wife loves the fried catfish. The owner and staff were extremely nice. We will be coming back again.“

“Not a single disappointment! About 90 degrees out a little breeze so Visited coca beach for just a quick minute, walked up the ramp and spotted the daiquiri bar. The staff was so polite and funny. We ordered two 30oz frozen daiquiri a strawberry and a Pina colda. They were about 20.00 each and when I say one did the trick that's all u will need.“

“Great dive bar. Decent prices. Live entertainment. Multiple pool tables. Perfect local watering hole!“

“My favorite place to be extremely chilly. Lol. Friendly atmosphere. bartenders are a blast to know. Just pay your tab!!! ? No good just snacks. It is a smoker bar.

Parking: Parking also in the back.

Wheelchair accessibility: Front of building“

“Server know there Menu well and great service“

“Lean back and relax! You have arrived at the world famous Rikki Tiki Tavern. The food is delicious and fresh. The drinks are super refreshing.
I had the grouper sandwich with their homemade fries. So yummy!
Oh! The view is stunning ?. Make sure you come here.“

“Every time we have been to AJ's we have been more than satisfied. The portions are usually too big for us to finish and there are gluten friendly options available for many items. The deviled eggs are a nice and interesting touch.“

“What a great addition to Cocoa Beach! So safe, welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. Beautiful decor, they did it right! And I am now a kombucha fan!! Thank you!“

“Love the bartenders here on trivia night!“

“I had the Miami heat cocktail it was one of the best drinks I've had in Florida hands down a smidge below the Cuban mojito, and the shrimp is so fresh and mouth watering, I will be going back , great place and great prices !“

“very family-oriented food is great people are very very nice“

“Our favorite java bar we have ever been to! Great lighting, great vibes, music is solid and nice little cozy patio in the back.Taylor was super helpful , friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back if we are ever in town again! 10/10 recommend if you enjoy kava/kratom“

“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!“

“Beautiful restaurant with ocean view. Went for Sundays boozy brunch! Drinks, food and service were all excellent! Can’t wait to return!“

“Loved our dinner last night! Visiting from Virginia, and our waiter Paul was excellent with his explanations and recommendations. He even let us know about the Space X launch so we could go outside and see it! Food was so good, very large portions, reasonably priced. Wish we had one at home!“

“The burgers were fabulous. The bison burger was amazing too. Almost too big to get your mouth around. Must try. We also loved the beer. Order a flight to sample many.“

“THIS PLACE IS THE BOMB…PERIOD! Fantastic food. Great service; management and crew. I have the best time…. Every time! Rating: 6 stars out of 5!“

“Surprisingly Tasty! Very casual, old, 1/2 surfboard tables. My guy ordered crabcakes with lots of crab which he really enjoyed. It had too much Old Bay or some kind of seasoning for me. He had a good baked potato too.
I had the Tuscan Trio - mahi topped with some crab mixture and one shrimp in a Parmesan garlic cream sauce. It was very good! Accompanied by wild rice mixture which soaked up the cream
sauce. Yummy! Lightly cooked green beans. Excellent meal! And unexpected. Friendly and helpful server too!“

“The food here is phenomenal. Very delicious and the staff was very friendly and prompt with their service. We were visiting from Maryland and were very pleased.“

“Very friendly people and a great place to hang out and shoot with friends. I was made more than welcome and enjoyed shooting on the excellent tables particularly the great 10ft“

“Stopped in for lunch on a Monday, decently busy. Service was prompt and greeted immediately. Ordered a Village blues burger, their take on a bacon and blue cheese. Burger was phenomenal, temp was spot-on medium. The char on the meat was superb the grill master allowed just enough of the char flame to tickle the surface and create that perfect crust but still protecting the flavor and moisture. The bacon crispy and just enough not to over power the beef. Bun fresh toasted, this burger magician is a master craftsman. LTOP as always. The gorgonzola funky and creamy just as you would expect. The sauce...the house made sauce.... lemon honey aoli, the balance the acid, the sweeteness the creamiest, pretty sure cherubs themselves spread this glorious masterpiece on the bun. Will I be back?! Does a snake piss low to the ground? Yes. This little Gastropub hits all the expectations and more. Cheers!“

“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“