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    El Buzo

    4.4 (134 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Julio H.

    OK. For a small place with a pretty basic menu, the flavors that this restaurant serves are very good. I had a lomo saltado, which seemed to be the usual dish served across countless restaurants, except that the flavors were exceptional. The same applied to another dish I ordered, an arroz chaufa de pollo, which looked the same as any other one made in Florida, but it didn't taste the same. For this reason, I'm coming back to try the seco de res. As someone being born in Peru, I appreciate these twists in flavor, and I recognize this place as a very special restaurant. Dessert was also very good.

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    Maria A.

    Been looking for a local place in MLB to eat some Peruvian food. We moved here from Miami where Peruvian restaurants where everywhere to MLB where there are very few and haven't been able to find one until today. El Buzo is about 12 miles from my location so not too bad. It has almost 5 star reviews so why not. We drove here today and I was pleasantly surprised. Small, casual restaurant. Friendly service and good food. Although I was hoping that had one of my favorite dishes, Tacu Tacu which they didn't, I enjoyed what I chose. For appetizers we ordered Ceviche mixto and papa a la huancaina. For the main dish we ordered a lomo saltado and seco res of beef stew. And to finish off a chocolate mousse. Our meal was very good and definitely will try to either dine in or take out. Support local business by doing so.

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    salome r.

    Service was great, food came out quickly, and the beer with the glass was awesomely cold!

    Ceviche ($13.95), Pollo a la Plancha ($10.95), Seafood Fried Rice ($13.95), Tostones ($3.95)
    Wendi K.

    Casual spot in Cocoa beach with fresh, authentic Peruvian food! Tried the Ceviche de Pescado ($13.95), Seafood Fried Rice ($13.95), Pollo A La Plancha ($10.95), and a side of tostones ($3.95). Portions were a nice size (not too big or small) and everything tasted great! Nice plating too. Tostones were perfectly fried and slightly sweet, wish they came with dipping sauce though! Friendly staff :)

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    The food was not up to par for Peruvian style. Service was good, needs some air conditioning

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    It was excellent service, the food was good, great family environment. We went with our two boys and they made us feel welcome and at home.

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    I came for ceviche and what amazing ceviche I got! Definitely coming back. The ceviche was freshly made and the service was good.

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    Lomo saltado was nothing special. Ceviche was tasty. Not sure it's go back. Food all seemed heavy.

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    I have to make a point to eat here more often. Every meal is delicious, always the fish dinners

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    Great food! No clue how chef keeps the grilled fish so juicy. The rolled potato shrimp salad was a first for me and really good.

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    Florida's Fresh Grill - Lobster tail and pasta salad

    Florida's Fresh Grill

    4.6(1.8k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$$

    This is the best restaurant in Cocoa Beach! The bread is fantastic, and the carrot cake is…read moreincredible. I've never had any complaints whatsoever, except now they charge for the bread. The food is always fresh. The presentation, taste, temperature, atmosphere, and staff -- everything is amazing.

    my favorite part about this spot was Donna!! she is a great conversationalist, super sweet and…read moreaccommodating. donna, if you are reading this- you left a lasting impression on me! i dont really have nice things to say about other establishments in the cocoa beach area (other than jazzys and here at florida's fresh grill) so i was very relieved that donna was there during my visit. my favorite foods during this visit were the grouper bites and the complimentary fresh bread! my first time having chilean seabass- while it was very delicious (buttery) and filling- i had nothing else to compare it to. skip the clam chowder here, i wasnt impressed nor disappointed- just eh. you can save the calories for the other dishes here lol vibey (and dark!) restaurant - i could see this spot being a cool spot for small bites and yap with friends or even a date ample parking, situated in a publix and other lil establishments. found it out of place to have a pricier and nicer spot in this plaza but no complaints!! i love the big parking lot!

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    Florida's Fresh Grill - View of their gorgeous bar (from right flank).

    View of their gorgeous bar (from right flank).

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    Scallops and shrimp

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    The Fat Snook - Key Lime Pie

    The Fat Snook

    4.5(607 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    •$$$

    THE FAT SNOOK - How fabulous! Our grandson took us to…read moredinner and it did not disappoint! Our server Casey was wonderful. Very attentive, knowledgeable about all the dishes. The starters we chose were delicious! Shared Mexican Street Corn Deviled Egg, Cornbread was amazing along with the the Crab appetizer which was delicious!! For dinner my husband had the Duck. He LOVED it! Had fresh blackberries with a Pomegranate glaze and duck confit hash. I had the Corvina fish. It featured a pineapple salsa along with Mofongo. Amazing. Such a delicious dish. My grandson got the Dirty rice with shrimp and scallops. So good! Absolutely delicious! We finished with delectable desserts which we shared - Key lime pie, Chocolate Pave - so luxurious, and Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cake. What a special night we had. Big Thank you to everyone at THE FAT SNOOK.

    Made it back here after several years. Service was attentive and friendly and the menu read…read morebeautifully. Unfortunately a lot of the execution fell a bit flat, especially after both the menu and it's prices had set our expectations otherwise. The amuse bouche was definitely a palate awakener.. a mix of olive tapenade and vinegary mustard. It wasn't for us, but if the goal was to wake up our mouths, it worked. Then hubs had the scallop appetizer with bacon maple marmalade. He thought it was too sweet, I didn't mind it. Scallops were cooked well. I had the mussels from Brussels, a bit clumsy to eat as the mussels were in their shells and the thin Brussel leaves were scattered within/around, all on a bed of pureed potatoes. But a nice flavor and a good portion size. Then i moved on to the beet salad, which was my least favorite. A dish I enjoy at a lot of restaurants, all with different plating/approaches, this one was clunky, the beets were cut thicker than usual, plated with large proportion dwarfing the citrus and the cheese was presented in medium size encrusted balls. It lacked elegance or delicateness, the flavors didn't really meld as they should. Hubs and I then moved to the main course. I had the crispy gnocci app as my main, which was fine, nothing special and hubs had the catch #2 a tile fish that was just ok. We finished our drinks, opted for dessert elsewhere. They've been around a long time, so I'm sure we will try again in another couple years.

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    The Fat Snook - Servers pick wines

    Servers pick wines

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    Jazzy's Mainely Lobster and Seafood - Calamari and onion rings appetizer.  Super delicious

    Jazzy's Mainely Lobster and Seafood

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    visiting florida from california- i was on a mission to find the best clam chowder! jazzy's…read moredefinitely takes the crown as #1 in my book (tried rusty's, grills's, florida's fresh grill, hull's, hemmingway tavern) their crab cakes were super meaty and i found the hawaiian mac salad very delicious (i just came back from a kauai trip so i was surprised this was yummy in florida of all places). first time trying conch fritters ever and this made a great first impression to the dish would most definitely go back here if i ever were to visit the area again. super down to earth staff and i didnt feel out of place here. didnt have trouble with parking given that it was 3-4pm on a weekday but i could see it being an issue during peak hours

    Before heading to Cocoa Beach, I decided to make a stop here to grab some food and I definitely had…read moreseafood on my mind! We pulled into the parking lot, where there was plenty of parking available. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, but we decided to sit inside. There's a mix of regular and high-top tables, so you can pretty much choose whatever feels comfortable. The restaurant definitely has that old town beach feel. There's wood everywhere, and the décor is designed with the ocean in mind. It's casual, relaxed, and exactly the kind of atmosphere you'd expect near the coast. They also have souvenirs for sale, including T-shirts and a few other items. For food, we ordered the 1/2 lb. Fresh Chargrilled Burger and the Surf & Turf Burger. First, the service was great! We were greeted and told to sit wherever we liked, and the good service continued throughout our meal. Of course, we had to try a couple of drinks too! We ordered the Apple Pie Old Fashioned and the Pineapple Upside Down. The Apple Pie Old Fashioned was really good. One of those drinks you could easily have three of before realizing it! The Pineapple Upside Down was good too, but it mostly tasted like a pineapple drink. Tasty, but not much of a buzz. Now, let's talk about the burgers. Both burgers were juicy and flavorful, but I was expecting a little more from the Surf & Turf Burger. There was actually a generous amount of lobster piled on top, and the lobster itself was cooked well. But after tasting it, I found myself wishing I had just ordered a lobster roll instead. For me, the flavor of the burger overpowered the lobster. Lobster has such a delicate, naturally sweet flavor, and I felt like some of that got lost once it was paired with the beef. But that's just me nitpicking and probably a sign that when I want lobster, I should just order the lobster! Overall, we had a good experience. Great service, a fun beach-town atmosphere, good drinks, and juicy burgers made this a nice stop before continuing on to Cocoa Beach.

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    Jazzy's Mainely Lobster and Seafood - Happy customers.

    Happy customers.

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    Connecticut Lobster Roll with Fries

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    LUNA Food and Wine - Fresh Pasta of the Day!

    LUNA Food and Wine

    4.4(133 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    •$$$

    What a great meal! We've lived in Brevard for almost 20 years. I can't believe it took so long to…read morefind this place. We decided to try a new place for us and so glad we did. We made 7:45pm dinner reservations however we arrived early and found space at the bar so we decided to eat there versus a table. We ordered the scallops appetizer. They were cooked to perfection. I have Tuna and my husband had the short ribs. Oh my goodness. They were so good. Service was fast and efficient. Entrees were out within 15 minutes of ordering. Though that's the case we were not rushed to finish our meal. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

    Small spot for a quality meal and good service…read more Food: 4.5 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Eve award: best shrimp combo Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Shrimp trio: awesome combo of plump shrimp with garlic, Kona coffee, and coconut and accompanying dipping sauces. All were great, but loved the uniqueness and deep flavor of the coffee one. 5 stars - Bread: warm basket of ciabatta was a big hit. We had to order another. 5 stars - Key lime pie: more tart than sweet and a good crust. In my top 3 (and I order it everywhere I go). 4.5 stars - Wine list: decent selections and prices. - Martinis: our table had a cucumber, espresso, chocolate, and lemon drop type and they were all great. - Kids menu: fresh pasta, grilled chicken, and more. My son got both to make his own chicken pasta and enjoyed it. Midlights: - Short rib pasta: sounded amazing and was good, but could've used a bit more flavor in the filling and thinner pasta exterior. 3.5 stars Lowlights: - Ambient noise: party music from the dive bar next door doesn't really fit the quiet vibe of the nice restaurant. Enjoyed our meal here and would return.

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    Moroccan Lamb

    LUNA Food and Wine - Fried Goat Cheese and Beets

    Fried Goat Cheese and Beets

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    Pompano Grill - Filet mignon with Brussel sprouts and whole baked garlic

    Pompano Grill

    4.2(230 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Fantastic food. Wonderful mussels, millionaire bacon, meatballs and a triple fish creation special…read more Chef Ricardo is incredible. A must visit in Coco Beach.

    We have gone to Pompano Grill a few times and we've had mixed experiences. But after our dinner at…read morePompano Grill last week went from bad to worse, we recommend against eating there. They are inattentive, rude, borderline fraudulent, and they attempt to be intimidating. As we sat down, our server launched into a long pitch about how the chef will not cook a steak more than medium, and how he - would - cook it blue if that was what we wanted. This was a lengthy sales pitch. I specifically asked if the chef was willing to serve a steak that was cool and red (my definition of blue), and our server confirmed this. So based on that, I ordered steak. Unfortunately, when the steak arrived, not only was it overcooked, but it was poorly cooked in that it had a ring of about half an inch of totally brown meat, then another quarter inch of light pink, and then starkly transitioned to bright red. This is what happens when you put an ice cold steak into a hot pan. The steak was definitely not blue, and more like medium rare or medium, given how much brown and pink it had. I asked our server if this is what the restaurant calls blue, more for future reference - since it was late in the evening and I didn't feel like wasting food, I wasn't going to send it back and ask the kitchen to remake it. The server went back and had a lengthy conversation with someone in the kitchen, and then the manager came out and at first said that I should have ordered it blue. When I said that I had asked for blue, he said, "Okay well that's how we do our blue steaks." I was a bit annoyed by the dishonest sales pitch that our server had made before we ordered, so I might have visibly rolled my eyes. But I wanted to just make the best of it and eat in peace. Unfortunately, the chef had other ideas. He came up to our table, stood in what he probably intended to be an intimidating pose, and asked - very aggressively - "Is there a problem with the steak?" I said it was cooked rather more than my preference, which was disappointing given the lengthy sales pitch about how this restaurant supposedly did not overcook steaks. The chef launched into a lecture about how "rare is a temperature" and "the health department has rules" and "you can't get a steak blue while still getting it to the minimum temperature unless you sous vide it or reverse sear, and that takes too much effort." So basically, the chef admitted that this restaurant, which boasts "a passion for craftsmanship and creativity" and supposedly serves Mishima Reserve American Wagyu, puts less effort into a steak than I do when I cook one at home. Clearly, the chef's intention was to intimidate and humiliate, as well as pull the power move of "I will serve you poorly cooked steak and how dare you not like it." It was about this time our waiter (who had been insisting this whole time that "We would consider that [brown steak with a thin red stripe in the center] rare"), came over to ask if we wanted to order more wine (which we had been considering). After this treatment, though, my husband told him politely that we would not be ordering any more. A woman who had been sitting with the chef, who we took to be the owner or manager, uttered an audible "Wow," as if it were somehow unusual after a breakdown of relations such as this not to order more. My husband said "'Wow,' what?" in a mild tone? She gave no response. Kitchen mishaps happen, and sometimes steak ends up overcooked. That's not the end of the world. It's better if a restaurant fixes it, but if they're not going to fix it, they should at least accept that a customer might be dissatisfied, rather than lecture and berate a customer for having the temerity to have an adverse opinion. In the end, nothing was done either to satisfy us, nor to compensate us for the poor meal (which was quite expensive when tallied up), nor to assure us this would not happen again. I would advise avoiding this restaurant.

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    Pompano Grill - Inside

    Inside

    Pompano Grill - Salmon burger (was very dry)

    Salmon burger (was very dry)

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    Cafe Margaux - Filet Mignon

    Cafe Margaux

    4.5(445 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    •$$$

    Wonderful food and service. The ambiance is very special…read more Would highly recommend. Love it

    Nice ambiance and love the location of this place. I also appreciated being greeted by the manager…read moreof the restaurant which always tells me things are well managed. We spent a little over $300 for dinner for 2 adults and 1 child and the food was prepared well and tasted amazing. We ordered the Baked Brie and scallops which was the best 2 bites of the meal. Everything else was excellent just these 2 really stood out. Tomato bisque was incredible along with the lamb. The wife ordered the mahi mahi which was the special of the day and unfortunately was seriously overcooked. I figured this was a special and not something they cook regularly hence not having complete mastering of preparing this fish. Here are my only comments for why I gave a 4 star vs 5 star: 1. The portions are huge and normally this shouldn't be a problem but the chef would do better to cut the portions literally by 50%. By the time the entree came along I was already stuffed since everything was super yummy and I couldn't really stop eating. The sides were absolutely enormous for each dish lol. 2. Service was very good but I wish someone would've came around to clean up the crumbs on the table top. Also, the plates were large due to portions which made it very difficult to fit all the servings on the table. I would recommend using a plate riser to fix this issue or make the portions smaller and use smaller plates. We had a problem with having enough room on the table. 3. Our server was super nice and awesome. It must've been a shift change and I saw her leave and didn't let us know so I wasn't sure how best to tip since I really appreciated her service. I would hope next time to let patrons know this so we can take care of staff accordingly during a shift change. Also on another side note, I love lamb chops and unsure how the chef prepared it but somehow was able to mask the full taste of lamb. This is neither a positive or negative just an observation and personal preference. I tend to enjoy the taste of lamb while others may not. I have to laud the skill of the chef for their skill in doing so since this was a 1st time experience for me for not being able to taste distinct lamb flavor in lamb chops. Altogether a memorable experience and my critique is based on attention to detail which I feel this restaurant would've been perfect if these 3 items fell better into place for us. The quality of food and price for the portions blew us away in a positive way and even though we spent $300 on dinner we thought this was very reasonable given the large portions and quality ingredients and yummy cocktails.

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    Cafe Margaux - Rack of Lamb

    Rack of Lamb

    Cafe Margaux - Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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    Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill - Coconut Shrimp (avoid)

    Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill

    3.7(962 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    Every time we come to Cocoa Beach, this is the spot we come to. We've tried other places, but…read morekeep coming back. Definitely a fairly large bar area. Make sure to get there early as it is a popular spot and there were 60 min waits when we left the restaurant. And parking is a bit of a premium. While I always think about trying other items, I always seem to go back to the Florida's Feast. You just can't go wrong with some lobster. The lobster bites are a good snack if you want to get a little lobster without the entree. The powdered sugar hushpuppies are unique, but so tasty. Julie was nothing but spectacular. Always around the table checking on us. One of the best.

    We were a party of 10 coming in for late lunch/early dinner after a beach day for a friend's…read morebirthday. We called ahead to let the restaurant know we were coming and they said our arrival time shouldn't be a problem. My family arrived first and I was given a pager. Within 5 minutes, the hostess led us to our table. Our server came to introduce herself as soon as we were seated. When everyone else arrived, she brought us some fritters and was able to take our orders by family pretty quickly. The fritters were delicious and we later found out that it was blueberries inside. Our orders ranged from a snow crab boil with scallops, steak, rock shrimp and crab cakes, to boneless wings and a cheeseburger. Everything was so good! I wish I remembered our server's name. She was very friendly and checked on us often. Our meal ended with some refreshing sorbet and some staff came over to sing Happy Birthday to our friend. We had a fantastic experience and look forward to returning after our next beach trip.

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    Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill - Interior

    Interior

    Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill - Triple tail

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    Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill

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