I hired Mo and Downtown Catering to cater a large business breakfast. The quality of food was…read moreamazing and you could really tell that everything was made from scratch and with care. Mo and his team are super talented and I would recommend him to anyone. All of the guests were impressed with the food which made me and my company look good.

If, you are staying or living in Melbourne Beach or South Island and you have not tried the…read moreWONDERFUL, "A perfect Pear Catering & Grill," then you have done your palette and wallet a disservice. Those of us that live out here full-time are always complaining that we don't have enough QUALITY dining options. I am here to testify that we have a very hospitable carry-out and catering operation amidst our homes. In the past two weeks I have had fully prepared dinners from here that were simply perfect for a quick warm-up at home. They included Grilled Wahoo accompanied by yellow rice in a low-salt chicken stock and medley of grilled zucchini, onion and squash. On another night I had lovely pork loin with broccoli and my companion enjoyed her delicious Baby Back ribs paired with mac n' cheese and campfire-tasty baked beans. They offer two dinner options nightly and conveniently prepare the menu's a month in advance. Call them and they will be happy to fax or deliver it with their meal delivery service. For the lunch crowd try the BBQ or the Steak and Cheese on grilled-bread. Veggie-eaters can enjoy various salads or veggies and rice and for Gluten-Intolerant diner's Mom (the owner) whipped up a delicious fresh grilled chicken breast over an equally sumptuous (and freshly-prepared) veggie salad for a guest of mine. Jim, Krissy and Mary also provide a very capable and professional catering operation serving physician's to football fans. Staffed bar and full food- service is enjoyed by all their clients. We need to support businesses like this GEM or we will be reduced to burger-joint and 7-11 microwave burrito's!

This place is great! Friendly service and excellent food that fits your nutritional needs. I'm…read moreamazed at how well the steak and fish reheats (I do use the oven, not microwave.) Thank you to the PP team! Great products and great value!

I celebrated my 75th Birthday, everything was taken care of . Food was outstanding the owner Tony…read moreand His staff were excellent. I surely recommend to everyone that if you are planning an event this is the best. I will use them for anything that my wife I plan or celebrate.

In 2024, I was a bridesmaid in a wedding here. It wasn't stressful for the bridal party since…read moreeverything was organized. The only thing which was off putting; I saw 2 of the female servers were eating appetizers right off the trays. I didn't say anything because it was not worth the stress but they could have snuck a snack after or behind the scenes. A little more discretion goes a long way. We also really enjoyed the spa suite directly across from the venue. The bride and our small gathering of bridesmaids had massages and facials. The outdoor ceremony can be a bit interesting...without any shade. Think of Florida heat..Other than that its was a good venue.

Labellarose was amazing very affordable, on time and easy to work with. she made my dreams become a…read morereality and knew exactly what I wanted and gave me more. I 100% recommend I definitely will be booking all future occasions from her!!

I dragged my husband along for my first visit, and honestly... solid choice. The selection was…read morepretty good--not "kid in a candy store," but definitely "adult in a meat shop with a plan." The customer service? Next level. Like, if friendliness were a sport, they'd have a trophy case. I picked up some beef liver (because I make bold life decisions), and my husband spotted a sandwich special. We teamed up like true food strategists and split a Turkey Avocado on Rye with chips. Zero regrets--10/10 would share again. While casually pretending I knew what I was doing near the steak section, I found something called "Drunken Steaks." Obviously, we adopted one--a NY strip--and cooked it that night. It was so good I briefly considered writing it a thank-you note. AND THEN... plot twist: FREE BEER. I don't even drink much, but I'm not about to disrespect free. I asked for a half cup like a responsible adult. The butcher, however, was on a mission to make sure we *didn't* leave sober. Respect. By the end, we were stuffed, happy, and slightly questioning our self-control. Long story short: came for the meat, stayed for the vibes, left planning our return.

Brenda Castillo was pleasant, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about all the products they offer…read more As a huge burger fan. I saw the fresh ground chuck & sirloin, and of course I had to try it out. They were very delicious burgers. We got a marinated ribeye and it was really tasty too. Other meat selections we haven't tried yet, but what we have had was very good and we plan to return for different selections in the future.

Everything was perfect for our trip! The Inn is romantic and relaxing. The host are truly…read morepassionate about taking excellent care of their property and guests!

We are return customers and spent five nights at Sea Glass Inn. We loved everything about it. Our…read moreroom was charming, the breakfasts are amazing, the pool was warm and clean and the fire pit provided a soothing gathering spot in the evening. We appreciated being able to walk to the beach, the pier and park, restaurants, shops and a market. Patricia, Dean, Melissa and Courtney were so hospitable. We are looking forward to next year's visit!

Beautiful wedding venue. Nice grounds for photos. Friendly staff. Amazing bridal dressing room.read more

While wandering historic downtown Cocoa I discovered the stately Porcher House in Cocoa Riverfront…read morePark. As a fan of historic architecture, this is a gem worth checking out. In front of the home is a historic marker that is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, roads, churches, historic districts, and historic buildings like this one. Historic marker F-937 was installed in 2017 by Brevard County Historical Commission, The Brevard Heritage Council, The Brevard County Tourist Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This impressive home is associated with Edward Porcher. As a young man he moved to Cocoa from South Carolina in the late 1800's. He and wife Byrnina Peck of Atlanta settled into Merritt Island where they raised their family and operated Deerfield Groves, a citrus farm. He was the first person to grade fruit for shipping, patented the first fruit stamping machine, and he invented a machine to wash the fruit. He was the founder of the Indian River Orange Growers Association. In 1962 he was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Byrnina was the first postmistress on Merritt Island. In 1895 the Porcher family moved into a three story wood frame house where the Cocoa Civic Center is now located. Construction on the Porcher's Neo Classical Revival home began in 1914 based on Mrs. Porcher's design. A special feature in front of the house are the stones that were cut to represent the suits of cards in a game of Bridge. The house was built from native coquina rock and included ten bedrooms, four and one-half baths, a partial basement, and an attic. The staircase is made of teak, the floor is oak, and the wainscoting and trim are cedar. The Porcher family moved into the grandest home in Cocoa on October 31, 1916. Portions of the house are original while others are restorations. No longer on the property are the porte-cochere on the north side, the Porcher's swimming pool, and the large packinghouse that was on the river bank behind the house. The packing house was used to process produce delivered by boat the family's groves on Merritt Island. Edward Porcher passes away in June 1939. Upon his death the house passed to his son Arthur who died the next month. The house became a hotel and then in 1945 the City of Cocoa purchased it and used it for City Hall. Money from city and state historic preservation grants were used to restore the Porcher House and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986. Today the Porcher House can be rented for private events like weddings.

Porcher was in the business of oranges. Later, this house was used as city hall…read more Now it is an event venue for weddings and such. The house has been restored, but it is not furnished as a residence. Some of the rooms contain offices where you can reserve the house for an event, and arrange for catering. The front door latch is a bit hard to open, so try a little harder before giving up on it. Don't expect a guided tour of the house, but walk thru and have a look, when there is no wedding or reserved private event going on. There is an elevator to the second floor, with water fountain and restrooms nearby. Look out the first floor back porch to the river. Walk out the back and stroll to the river thru a park with an amphitheater. There is another park on the block that has swing sets for the younger folk. This Porcher House is next door to the civic center.