50 Best American Restaurants near Port Canaveral

1 Rising Tide Tap & Table

4.4 Superb 633 Reviews

523 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral

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“Great bar staff and martinis!”

2 Gator's Portside Port Canaveral

4.1 Good 549 Reviews

683 Dave Nisbet Drive, Port Canaveral

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“The food was absolutely amazing! It was hot, fresh and well presented. I had the Lobster grilled cheese and my wife and daughter had the chicken fingers. The staff were friendly and timely, constantly he king in to make sure all was well and if we needed anything. The atmosphere has always been awesome, exceptional view, and a clean and bright layout. We really enjoyed our dinner there this evening and look forward to dining there again.”

3 Long Doggers

4.7 Superb 779 Reviews

350 West Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach · 3.69 miles

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“We ate at Long Doggers in Cocoa Beach for the first time tonight. Our waitress Tiffany was friendly, answered our questions and served us quickly with a smile. Food was as described and delicious. My husband had wings and a Caesar salad. While I had a very enjoyable Cobb Salad. We look forward to eating here again next time we are in Cocoa Beach.”

4 Long Doggers

4.6 Superb 446 Reviews

1970 Viera Boulevard, Rockledge · 11.74 miles

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“We had a great experience. The food is so good. The service was fast. Everything was excellent.”

5 Muddie's Diner

4.7 Superb 265 Reviews

1637 North Cocoa Boulevard, Cocoa · 7.82 miles

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“It’s just the best breakfast / lunch restaurant in town! Their chicken and waffles is the thing dreams are made of. I’ve never been disappointed in their food, service or selection. If it comes from their kitchen, it’s going to be a treat!”

6 The Sunrise at the Moon Hut

4.8 Superb 106 Reviews

7802 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Cape Canaveral · 1.79 miles

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“Fantastic atmosphere, Fried Green Tomatoes Benedict IS out of this planet. I'll be Baack....!”

7 Cocoa Beach Fish Camp

4.4 Superb 835 Reviews

5602 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 2.98 miles

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“Atmosphere was hoppin'. Thursday night is apparently line dancing night. Gator po' boy was good. So was the cheeseburger. There was a little confusion between the 2 servers and the manager regarding the bill. Nothing huge, and it got worked out. Staying at the Days Inn got us a 10% discount.”

8 Big Daddy J's 5 Great Things

4.8 Superb 471 Reviews

3850 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach · 3.91 miles

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“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”

9 Causeway Diner

4.5 Superb 214 Reviews

3712 N Courtenay Pkwy #102, Merritt Island · 5.44 miles

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“Every time i've had lunch there, it's been fantastic.”

10 My Island Pancake House

4.7 Superb 575 Reviews

165 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge · 8.5 miles

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“oday I had breakfast at My Island Pancake House in Rockledge, Fl. My meal was terrific! The server (Rachelle) was excellent! Service with a smile, and very helpful with menu questions. She should be running the restaurant! A must stop if you are anywhere near Rockledge, Fl.... You will not be disappointed!”

11 Tin Whiskey Southern Kitchen & Still

4.4 Superb 375 Reviews

3 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa · 7.67 miles

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“Was at Tin Whiskey this week with Alisa, Steph and Rayni , had the Whiskey bacon burger , it was delicious , done just right , could not eat it all , the atmosphere of this place is very nice”

12 Preacher Bar

4.7 Superb 484 Reviews

8699 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral · 1.15 miles

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

13 Marker 24 Riverfront Grille

4.8 Superb 294 Reviews

1360 South Banana River Drive, Merritt Island · 5.85 miles

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“Keys atmosphere fish from right off the shore excellent staff and wonderful food”

14 The Starlite Restaurant & Bar

4.3 Superb 470 Reviews

2080 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 4.7 miles

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“My wife and I came to this restaurant the night before our cruise and I must say the service and food was amazing. The atmosphere is great. Everyone was so professional and nice”

15 Ashley's of Rockledge

4.1 Good 359 Reviews

1609 US-1, Rockledge · 8.37 miles

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“Had a brilliant night at Ashley's, We went on a Monday night so we could meet with the paranormal investigator... It was very interesting and the food was excellent... The service from the bar was friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend going if you want to do something a bit different and get away from the popular tourist spots, we'll worth the drive from Kissimmee.”

16 Greenhouse / NOTU Navy MWR

4.5 Superb 55 Reviews

1325 Basin Drive, Cape Canaveral · 0.99 miles

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“Great place for lunch with coworkers and quite affordable. They offer free apples/oranges. We had a large group of 8 and were all interacting with each other at a big table. Nothing fancy for me in the lunch Cafe area, but I heard the bar area is quite pleasant, if not fancy.”

17 Space Coast Golf Club Bar & Grille

4.5 Superb 43 Reviews

3915 Savannahs Trail, Merritt Island · 3.73 miles

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“Hadn't played here since the recent updates/changes. Course looks great and great rates. We like the change of starting on the old 10th hole, much better flow. We'll be back.”

18 Coconuts on the Beach

4.5 Superb 1,179 Reviews

2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach · 6.4 miles

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“Great spot on the beach, we would definitely come here again”

19 Mitchell's Restaurant

4.7 Superb 255 Reviews

1400 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa · 7.63 miles

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“Stopped for brunch this morning first time there. It’s a typical diner. Was disappointed that a business that says Mitchell’s Mimosas had no champagne to make mimosas. It’s not far from a few places that they could’ve picked up a few bottles of sparkling wine if running low. It is Father’s Day after all. Best part of entire experience was the very friendly, efficient waitress Trinity. She was attentive, suggested a few things on the menu, ensured beverages were filled. Food was good- typical diner. Is it a place I would go out of my way for? Probably not. But if I do, I would want Trinity as my server.”

20 Coasters Taphouse

4.6 Superb 391 Reviews

5675 North Atlantic Avenue Suite 122, Cocoa Beach · 2.88 miles

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“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.”

21 Big D's Social Kitchen

4.6 Superb 10 Reviews

6400 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 2.53 miles

“Known Dylan for a long time. Great food Awesome service”

22 4th Street Fillin Station

4.5 Superb 724 Reviews

382 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 5.9 miles

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“Love how they have outdoor toys for the kids, it kept my son occupied while we waited for our dinner. The staff was very friendly and the food was very tasty.”

23 Ruby Tuesday

4.2 Good 626 Reviews

3780 South Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge · 10.82 miles

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“I went into Ruby Tuesdays for my lunch break and I actually had a great time with great service. I had Jamie and she was very attentive and had a great laugh. I’ll definitely be coming in for my lunch break more often to hang out with jamie and get a quick and easy bite!”

24 Pub Americana

4.2 Good 335 Reviews

401 Delannoy Avenue, Cocoa · 7.53 miles

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“Our go to burger place. Their French burger with bison is amazing.”

25 LongHorn Steakhouse

4.5 Superb 460 Reviews

770 East Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island · 5.46 miles

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“My wife and I went on a date tonight to Longhorn in Merritt island. Ashley H was our waitress. Ashley is an amazing waitress. She was very friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Thank you for the great experience.”

26 Pompano Grill

4.5 Superb 460 Reviews

110 North Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 6.23 miles

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“Pompano Grill is an incredible restaurant. The food, service and overall experience is first class all the way!! I personally think it is the best restaurant in Brevard County.”

27 Sunrise Diner

4.5 Superb 452 Reviews

7802 Jimmy Buffett Mem Highway, Cape Canaveral · 3.61 miles

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“Delicious, fresh cold tomato juice & they have fresh squeezed orange juice too!!!! This place has an at home feel to it, complete with very kind ladies and a they are community minded ❤️”

28 BeachFly Brewing Company

4.6 Superb 181 Reviews

513 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge · 8.87 miles

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“Great food. Friendly staff. Great for parties and get togethers.”

29 Sandbar Sports Grill

4.4 Superb 767 Reviews

4301 Ocean Beach Boulevard, Cocoa Beach · 3.68 miles

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“We went for happy hour on a Monday and had the peel and eat shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and good size. The beer was cold. It doesn't get much better than this. The atmosphere is beachy and eclectic. Great for solo, couples, friends and families. Afterwards we walked across the parking lot and took a walk on the beach. Great find.”

30 IHOP

4.4 Superb 576 Reviews

3830 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 3.93 miles

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“We had the best experience at ihop this weekend the staff was so friendly ! Our server Cori was fast and friendly we will diffently be going back”

31 Beef 'O' Brady's

3.9 Good 102 Reviews

5410 Murrell Road Suite 101, Rockledge · 11.57 miles

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“love the food we used to go every week but they took our favorite beer off , so we go elsewhere now. Please bring our Amber Bock back.”

32 Longboards Tiki Beach Grille

4.4 Superb 449 Reviews

1550 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 5.02 miles

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“I come here every few months and always love stopping by the tiki bar! Kara is so personable and welcoming and genuinely makes you feel like you’re catching up with a friend. She always remembers me and makes the experience that much better. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and amazing service. Always look forward to coming back!”

33 Debbie's Diner

4.6 Superb 128 Reviews

112 East Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island · 6.04 miles

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“Wonderful meal got chicken fried steak eggs great service”

34 Joanne’s Beachside Cafe

4.5 Superb 179 Reviews

6006 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral · 2.75 miles

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“Favorite restaurant for Prime Rib on Fridays night and have a pretty darn good breakfast too! Always recommend guests and friends to try it out! Friendly, fast service too.. give it a try!!”

35 Shark Pit Bar & Grill

4.4 Superb 355 Reviews

4001 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach · 3.85 miles

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

36 Jack And Harry's

3.8 Good 102 Reviews

1850 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island · 5.27 miles

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“I like there food very much”

37 Sonny's BBQ

4.4 Superb 325 Reviews

310 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island · 5.94 miles

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“we love ❤️ it. a family tradition for decades”

38 REC 225

4.4 Superb 200 Reviews

225 King Street, Cocoa · 7.58 miles

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“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”

39 Discovery Beach Cafe

4.7 Superb 55 Reviews

300 Barlow Ave, Cocoa Beach · 2.92 miles

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“Good food, great service in a low-key atmosphere. Going to be on our regular jaunts to Cocoa Beach.”

40 Waffle House

4.3 Superb 497 Reviews

3665 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 4.06 miles

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“First time here and definitely will be back. Amazing food”

41 Hook and Eagle Tavern

4.4 Superb 142 Reviews

2300 Clubhouse Drive, Rockledge · 11.29 miles

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“Had the best time ever. Jennifer was our server, and she was splendid. Extremely quick service, excellent food, wonderful attitude. Will definitely be back many more times!”

42 Country Cookin Diner - Rockledge

4.4 Superb 130 Reviews

616 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge · 10.08 miles

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“Only been here for breakfast so far 🥞 🍳 It's always delicious and the service is always friendly and quick 👍”

43 The Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral

4.4 Superb 93 Reviews

3435 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach · 4.19 miles

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“What a great staff. We showed up in the middle of a torrential downpour during Hurricane Debbie. The staff had towels ready for us to help dry off in the lobby while checking in. Room was nice and clean and big. The staff at the Bistro was super friendly and made it so we didn’t have to leave in the middle of a storm to grab dinner. Thanks to everyone at the hotel.”

44 The Island Waterfront Bar & Grill

4.3 Superb 232 Reviews

1891 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island · 4.49 miles

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“it's the atmosphere and the people who make it great. because the scenery is beautiful and the food is very good. Also we have the nice bar with the best locals making the day a fun time for our staff and guests alike.”

45 Time Out Plus

4.3 Superb 218 Reviews

607 Florida Avenue, Cocoa · 7.73 miles

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“I love going to Time Out for lunch or after work. Staff here is great and fun, food is well worth the money, and its a very chill relax spot”

46 Flamingos Restaurant

3.7 Good 152 Reviews

8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral · 1.12 miles

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“We were staying at another hotel but they were perfectly happy serving us. The pot roast was surprisingly good. Large portions and pricing what we'd expect for a hotel restaurant. Service was very friendly with our kids at dinner, they prioritized getting their food out fast, and a short walk from our hotel. Really impressed how the manager sincerely engaged us and took care of us at dinner, and had the bartenders took care of my family during lunch.”

47 Dixon Diner

4.3 Superb 97 Reviews

1312 Dixon Boulevard, Cocoa · 8.28 miles

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“Good food, good service, good prices. Friendly staff. A diner done right.”

48 Sally O’Brien’s

4.3 Superb 75 Reviews

119 East Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island · 5.93 miles

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

49 Kings Duck Bar&Grill

4.3 Superb 64 Reviews

4155 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island · 5.8 miles

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“We ate at The Kings Duck for dinner last night (11/19/25) and had Fish and Chips and a Mushroom Cheeseburger both with fries. The fries were some of crispiest, and tastiest we have ever had! Also, the Mushroom Swiss Burger cooked medium rare was perfectly cooked, which is hard to get done correctly. The Fish was also very good!!! I would recommend The Kings Duck for really good food!”

50 Rockledge Diner

4.3 Superb 59 Reviews

563 Barton Boulevard Suite 13, Rockledge · 9.03 miles

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“The staff, service and food are amazing!! There is a reason (actually a lot of reasons) why it has become our family tradition to eat breakfast here every Sunday morning! It is super family and kid friendly. John, Kesha and Kara are all so welcoming. Since we have been coming regularly, they have learned what we typically order and are thoughtful enough to bring our 15mo her food first. We always look forward to seeing them each week and appreciate their hospitality and genuine kindness. We also very much appreciate their kindness and playfulness towards our kids, specifically, our 15mo who can be found walking around greeting customers and picking out some of the #Brevardrocks from the basket. We love and highly recommend the Rockledge Diner!! 😊”