Jenn1974 Posted February 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2017 My friend and I will arrive in Cocoa Beach around 8:00 PM next week. We will be using a shuttle and want to know where a good place to eat dinner would be??? Thanks, Jenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted February 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2017 My friend and I will arrive in Cocoa Beach around 8:00 PM next week. We will be using a shuttle and want to know where a good place to eat dinner would be??? Thanks, Jenn Which hotel? Are you looking for a restaurant within walking distance? There are many fine places to eat in the area. What kind of food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted February 15, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Which hotel? Are you looking for a restaurant within walking distance? There are many fine places to eat in the area. What kind of food? We are staying at the Comfort Inn and Suites. We would just like someplace with some local atmosphere and where we can get a drink or two. We would prefer walking distance since we don't have a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted February 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) All the places below can be seen on this map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1kUqV-SksGfy8RZniAggbw3RAIQ4&ll=28.354075199165315%2C-80.60798370851711&z=18 IMO the nearest best place is Brano's - cross A1A and walk 2 blocks south. Classy-ish but cool! 3-4 blocks north is Sandbar near the beach (a favorite of many locals) with good food and great atmosphere as well as live music often. Across the street both N.Y. Pizza and Thai Fuku are perfectly fine for a quick eat and next door the Shark Pit has sharks and tropical fish in a large round saltwater aquarium - worth going there for a drink just to watch it. BTW for good food without live music, etc., if you want takeouts (or informal quick sitdown) the Rock the Guac about 3 blocks north on A1A has some of the best Mexican food in the area in a colorful friendly setting. The bowls are fabulous. And across from RocktheGuac in a strip mall next to Beach Wave, Pita Paradise has some of our favorite Mediterranean food. A hidden gem. Finally, please know you go anywhere including the Port restaurants (Fishlips, Grills, etc) or south to Coconuts with Uber for around $10 if not less! Edited February 16, 2017 by SteerageJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted February 16, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 16, 2017 All the places below can be seen on this map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1kUqV-SksGfy8RZniAggbw3RAIQ4&ll=28.354075199165315%2C-80.60798370851711&z=18 IMO the nearest best place is Brano's - cross A1A and walk 2 blocks south. Classy-ish but cool! 3-4 blocks north is Sandbar near the beach (a favorite of many locals) with good food and great atmosphere as well as live music often. Across the street both N.Y. Pizza and Thai Fuku are perfectly fine for a quick eat and next door the Shark Pit has sharks and tropical fish in a large round saltwater aquarium - worth going there for a drink just to watch it. BTW for good food without live music, etc., if you want takeouts (or informal quick sitdown) the Rock the Guac about 3 blocks north on A1A has some of the best Mexican food in the area in a colorful friendly setting. The bowls are fabulous. And across from RocktheGuac in a strip mall next to Beach Wave, Pita Paradise has some of our favorite Mediterranean food. A hidden gem. Finally, please know you go anywhere including the Port restaurants (Fishlips, Grills, etc) or south to Coconuts with Uber for around $10 if not less! Awesome. Thanks so much for this informative reply. I will pass this info along to my friend so we can decide where we want to have dinner! Also, we come back on a Sunday and dont have to be at the airport till 7. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can spend the day? We will have a rental car on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted February 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You will have at least 8 hours which are plenty and a car so anything is possible! Kennedy Space Center Airboat ride at Midway to see gators plus an animal sanctuary (Jungle Adventures) nearby with exotic wildlife including monster-sized gators. Disney Springs then take the free bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge for wildlife and lunch in an African Cafe (Sanaa), or take the free boats to different Disney hotels just to explore and get your Disney fix! Do kayak/paddle board tours at 1000 Islands to see dolphin, birds and manatee. Gatorland in Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Birder1 Posted February 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2017 IMHO, Longhorn Steakhouse has the best steaks/sandwiches. Rusty's at the port has the best chowder. Best seafood still is Red Lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukesailor Posted February 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We have a condo in that area of Cocoa Beach. Right now Thai Fuku is our favorite - weekday early bird specials $5 entree (just the entree) and $10 with sushi. We usually get one with and one without sushi and split the sushi. NY Pizza and Brano's are also good. Another seafood restaurant is Florida Seafood on 520 just at the east end of the bridge. You can walk to it from the Comfort Inn. We avoid the Epic Burrito Co. and Longdoggers - tried 'em, didn't care for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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