mspink98 Posted March 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We'll be in Cocoa Beach for one night next month on our way to Ft. Lauderdale (got a great rate on a room to break up the drive and get vacation started a day early!) and I noticed that there are two ships leaving the afternoon we'll be there. It's been a couple of years since we've been to any of the port places, what's good lately? I've always been partial to Grills but can be flexible. Another possibility is enjoying an adult beverage while watching the ships leave and heading somewhere else (preferably waterfront) for dinner. We're staying at the LQ Oceanfront, anything worthwhile near there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted March 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We prefer Fishlips over Grills, but that's just us. We realize everyone's taste in restaurants is different. We also like to have drinks at Fishlips outdoor bar on the top deck while watching the ships leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Fishlips, Rusty's, and Grills are on the channel with views of the ships leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Head south on A1A, North Atlantic Ave to the Minuteman Causeway turn left to Fat Kahuna's or Coconuts on the Beach. You'll be by the ocean side and may be able to see the ships heading south in a distance. Nothing like as close up at any of the places mentioned in Port Canaveral. Edited March 14, 2016 by crewsweeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette06 Posted March 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Fishlips and Grills are over rated There is a new restaurant called Squid Lip on the river if you want a great sunset. also try Sunset Grill and Florida Seafood, both on the river. Try these two sites for places by you. http://legendarycocoabeach.com/ http://www.visitspacecoast.com/launches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted March 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We enjoyed a nice late lunch at Fishlips in January while watching a couple of ships sail. I have not been to any other restaurants in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Fishlips and Grills are over rated There is a new restaurant called Squid Lip on the river HA HA this is the third location Squid Lips has opened to try and make money in the 8 years I've lived here their original location is still an abandoned building in Melbourne (they may have had others b4) this "new" river location has JUST opened is the former location of a long standing local haunt The location is on the river ... not on the ocean and the prior attraction was fish feeding under their wood slat flooring ******************* food at Squid Lips is on par (or less by opinion) than Fish Lips or Grills ..... without the port view. YES they have a river view .... near PAtrick AFB *********** if you are willing to drive this far south go to Cabana Shores on US 1 just south of 404 .... best food of all . . . . Edited March 14, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette06 Posted March 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Fishlips and Grills are over rated There is a new restaurant called Squid Lip on the river HA HA this is the third location Squid Lips has opened to try and make money in the 8 years I've lived here their original location is still an abandoned building in Melbourne (they may have had others b4) this "new" river location has JUST opened is the former location of a long standing local haunt The location is on the river ... not on the ocean and the prior attraction was fish feeding under their wood slat flooring ******************* food at Squid Lips is on par (or less by opinion) than Fish Lips or Grills ..... without the port view. YES they have a river view .... near PAtrick AFB *********** if you are willing to drive this far south go to Cabana Shores on US 1 just south of 404 .... best food of all . . . . Have You been to Squid Lip since they remodeled the Lobster Shanty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted March 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Have You been to Squid Lip since they remodeled the Lobster Shanty? Been there twice a week since opening. Best sunset bar/restaurant in the area on this side of the river! Food is good but no better/worse than most of the popular restaurants along the coast here. A long drive down there from the Port area and perhaps not worth it if your hotel is near the Port. Big open space outside with good live music. Currently a very popular place. The inside seating area is boring to say the least - sit outside! The biggest issue right now is parking - or lack thereof. The sites were designed for minicoopers. Leave your Hummer or dually truck at home or park unsafely in the street on the middleman! Valet parking seems to be their thing at this time because half the lot is dedicated to valet. Edited March 15, 2016 by SteerageJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Food is good but no better/worse than most of the popular restaurants along the coast here. MY POINT at one time the food at Grills was very good, but that was several years ago. Squid Lips has been searching for locations according to their own statements to the press in food reviews ... their food .... average. They want to draw folks by location .. their words, not mine. ABOVE AVERAGE .... Cabana Shores not recommended for people who want to eat at the port but if driving as far as Squid at the old Lobster House location ... go a few minutes farther to GREAT food ************** food at Squid is no better than Fish Lips or Grills ....... and later two have advantage of view into the port. If willing to drive to Squid's new location ... stop at Coconuts, about half way there, at least you'll have an ocean view. Or go the extra mile to Cabana .... now THAT's good food. Edited March 15, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmaybe Posted March 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2016 It depends on what you're looking for. Milliken's Reef is our favorite at Cocoa Beach. It's also on the water. http://millikensreef.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2016 It depends on what you're looking for. Milliken's Reef is our favorite at Cocoa Beach. It's also on the water. http://millikensreef.com/ Yes, Milliken's is another competitor versus Fish Lips or Grills, all in the same general location. But it's not in Cocoa Beach, it's in Port Canaveral and it's water views is the port channel. Still out on it's patio/ tiki bar is a great spot to watch the ships pull out of the dock and start their way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Yes, Milliken's is another competitor versus Fish Lips or Grills, all in the same general location. But it's not in Cocoa Beach, it's in Port Canaveral and it's water views is the port channel. Still out on it's patio/ tiki bar is a great spot to watch the ships pull out of the dock and start their way down. I think as far as tourists go, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach are pretty much interchangeable. I like Sandbar, and it is in Cocoa Beach. ;) Edited March 16, 2016 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted March 17, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thanks! We usually drive down a few times a year since it's just a couple hour drive from us, but we rarely stay over, and are almost never coming for dinner. Usually we're just out for a leisurely drive and end up there :D. The irony is that just last night vacation schedules changed and now we COULD drive all the way to FLL on that Friday, but whatever.... I'm thinking it might end up being drinks at the port to watch the ships sail, then Sandbar for dinner (walking distance to hotel, yay!) but still open to suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thanks! We usually drive down a few times a year since it's just a couple hour drive from us, but we rarely stay over, and are almost never coming for dinner. Usually we're just out for a leisurely drive and end up there :D. The irony is that just last night vacation schedules changed and now we COULD drive all the way to FLL on that Friday, but whatever.... I'm thinking it might end up being drinks at the port to watch the ships sail, then Sandbar for dinner (walking distance to hotel, yay!) but still open to suggestions! So what night are you in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted March 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) I think as far as tourists go, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach are pretty much interchangeable. I like Sandbar, and it is in Cocoa Beach. ;) One of our favorites! Add Mainly Lobster, Nolan's, Roberto's and we are happy. John, what is your recommendation for pizza? M Edited March 17, 2016 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) One of our favorites! Add Mainly Lobster, Nolan's, Roberto's and we are happy. John, what is your recommendation for pizza? M Used to be Papa Vitos, but they are just swamped lately. Snowbirds. ;) A NY pizza is good, so is Anacapri, but they aren't answering phone lately. Jazzys Mainly Lobster has best onion rings ever. Haven't been in forever because of Laura's diet. BTW, that quote "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" is a bold face lie ;) Oh, and Sharktank pizza is pretty good, plus you get a pitcher of beer with it. :D Edited March 17, 2016 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted March 17, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Used to be Papa Vitos, but they are just swamped lately. Snowbirds. ;)A NY pizza is good, so is Anacapri, but they aren't answering phone lately. Jazzys Mainly Lobster has best onion rings ever. Haven't been in forever because of Laura's diet. BTW, that quote "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" is a bold face lie ;) Oh, and Sharktank pizza is pretty good, plus you get a pitcher of beer with it. :D Been to A NY Pizza, but not Anacapri or Papa Vitos. Stayed at the 4 Points a few times and have had the pizza there. Not a beer drinker but I recall a great Mai Tai! Thanks Marci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Been to A NY Pizza, but not Anacapri or Papa Vitos. Stayed at the 4 Points a few times and have had the pizza there. Not a beer drinker but I recall a great Mai Tai! Thanks Marci Doesn't 4 Points have the worst poll ever. They gave us a pass to use the Radisson pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted March 18, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted March 18, 2016 So what night are you in town? 4/22. 35 days. But who's counting? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 19, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 19, 2016 what is your recommendation for pizza? In the port area, Kelsey's is darn good pie and family Italian .... and their Greek salad is way above average IMO Been here since the 80's (been eating there since then) http://kelseyscanaveral.com/ They have several locations around the area, one in front of the Radisson, right on A1A near the port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted March 22, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2016 what is your recommendation for pizza? In the port area, Kelsey's is darn good pie and family Italian .... and their Greek salad is way above average IMO Been here since the 80's (been eating there since then) http://kelseyscanaveral.com/ They have several locations around the area, one in front of the Radisson, right on A1A near the port Thanks Capt. We've passed it many times but have never stopped in. We'll give it a try next visit. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted March 22, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Doesn't 4 Points have the worst poll ever. They gave us a pass to use the Radisson pool Pool? yes - we don't bother. If we stay at four points, we walk over to the beach. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks Capt. We've passed it many times but have never stopped in. We'll give it a try next visit. M I have lunch at the location closer to home about once a week . . . always a good crowd Edited March 22, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbiz1212 Posted March 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I highly recommend Coconuts and Fishlips For pizza, Bizzaros, further away but delicious Have been dying to try Grills. So much buzz around them and their lionfish meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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