Absolutely loved this spot! Super chill, Fire DJ and good food. We enjoyed a Friday night here and it was free entry. read more

REC 225 - Pool Table - Bars Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

I have never been so insulted in my life by a bartender. I asked for vodka martini and when i was asked for the flavor with a confused look in my eye, I replied with vermouth. Once I figured out the bartender lacked the skills to make a basic martini, I asked what he liked to make to see if I could get something else. He then said he serves 21-35 year olds and has never been asked for vermouth. Are you kidding me?? Insult the customer over your own lack of training. Great job. Left immediately to go to Tin Whiskey where I was served an amazing vodka martini. Highly recommend skipping this place. read more

I had my baby shower here. The food was delicious! The staff was also super friendly and helpful. I was so happy at the space too, high ceilings and really bright. One of the employees even guessed the gender of the baby so I'm waiting to see if they were correct. Loved Rec 225. read more

Thirsty Thursday is officially here!!! One of my favorite places for food , drink and fun all in one spot is @rec.225 ! The family friendly (till 8pm) laid back style and yummy comfort foods will make any day of the week feel great! Every Tuesday is #trivianight and starting soon they will begin #redrobintournaments on sundays! Stop in and get yourself an order of #cheesecurds , a yummy #philly and of course a frosty beverage select your favorite game and last but not least HAVE FUN! . #foodphotography #foodie #yum #eats #brevardlocal #local #supportsmallbusiness #yummy #foodstagram #thirstythursday read more

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Rec 225 has a great atmosphere plenty of games to play! Full menu for drinks & food! The staff is great! They really know how to make you feel welcome! read more

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Food not worth it. Environment was welcoming. Bartender was quick and polite. Not sure I would consider it a must go place though.

Good drinks, tasty food, & attentive bartenders. The games are cool & the ppl are nice. The veggie wrap is really good, the fries are fries. .nothing special. My only complaint is, the prices. Caribe pineapple on draft is $7, no bueno. read more

The food and service was okay. Nothing fabulous and not awful. I think it's one of those times when it's slow and possibly short staffed. I don't think we would go back unless we were with a group of friends for drinks and games. Night life might be good there. read more

So first off I'd like to say that this place new and with that comes those growing pains of figuring it out, and by out I mean how it is you want to stand out amongst the rest of the restaurants in the community, and I think they are off to a good start. Who: my wife and kids and myself, our kids are 6 and 2. What: we ate lunch here When: on July 2, 2019, at 1:00 on a Tuesday Where: we had a table to the far left once entering the location Why: we decided to try it since it's pretty new and looked intriguing from the pictures online. *my wife has a very special diet, so the fact that she could eat here right off the back is a plus. So the appearance is cool it's like being on the inside of a boss game box super cool paint etc. Once you enter, you see that there are a couple of pool tables, corn hole, shuffleboard, and darts. There are a bar and seating. The staff was pretty chill, not overly knowledgeable but knew enough to foster a refreshing experience. Once you're at the tables, the menus have the drinks and food and on the bottom the different board games you can play. We order some good I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, but it was a wrap, and they explained that beforehand and offered to make the sandwich option which is what I choose my kids split a meal, and my wife had a sandwich with up bread instead wrapped in lettuce. The food overall was blah; I'd probably give it a 3.9. So this place is new, and they are working on it you can tell super chill vibe for sure overall I gave it a 4 star, and a breakdown is listed below as well as recommendations, they are on the right track to becoming a staple, so I believe why not offer constructive criticism along with ways to improve. Food: 3.9 Ambiance: 5.0 Service: 4.5 Recommendations: I would add some free food people could have while they play games or socialize such as specialty popcorn which is super cheap to purchase yet you could put your flair. Also maybe some sweet potato Fries and options that would pull the vegetarians out. To push the attendance they had fosters that you played bingo with I'll include a photo for those who get bingo give them an appetizer. They also need more finger foods wings, etc.. read more

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Went here on a weekend 2-person date night and had drinks and food for both of us. I have very mixed feelings about this place. Pros and then cons. Pros: * Friendly and attentive staff - they'll even bring you board games when they swing by * Large open flow to the place that is great for groups * Lots of seating, especially for large groups - almost like your own couch corners in the middle of a very large room * Lot of games to entertain everyone - board games, billiards, I think I saw darts too * They have food and drinks (more on that in cons though) * Good selection of Florida brews (Bugnutty, Cigar, Florida Beer, etc.) and some "Bro brews" too (i.e., Bud and all his friends) Love the boardgame painting behind the bar Cons: * This place is on the pricey side for what it is (I spent $95 and it did not give me the $100 date night warm fuzzy) - you know that feeling where you internally say "damn, really?" when you get the check? * They have a bar, but it is more about their "signature cocktails" than being a true bar - we got nudged to order one of "their drinks" instead of what my date wanted * The drinks were just OK, but nothing to make me want to come back for them - I was thinking it when my date said the same thing out loud (and we tried a few of them) * The food is mostly just sandwiches and fries (the fries had an airfryer taste to them) and they were all on the smaller side like a tapas place, but it just felt like each sandwich dish was either priced about $1 too high or it needed to come with a side (I expect tapas prices at tapas places - different vibe) * Parking can be problematic (like everywhere else in Cocoa Village though) The crowd was mostly on the younger side and food wasn't in most of their hands so maybe the other reviews don't take that into account. I would definitely come back here as part of a group of friends thing, but I would probably eat somewhere else first unless I was just looking to get a little nibble that night. I'd also probably stick to draft beers since the signature cocktails didn't really do it for me. All in all, I think everything is about $1 too high on average and that can really add up when you're enjoying all of the other stuff that this place has to offer. Take my money...just make me feel like I spent it well, that's all. read more

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Came here in the afternoon just after the lunch hour. Service was quick, food was fresh and tasty, and owner was friendly. We took advantage of the table games to just unwind a bit and get our competition on. It was a very relaxing visit. read more

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 read more

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Love this place! What a great concept and the perfect place for hot days! They have corn hole, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and a bunch of board and card games all for free. Family friendly until 8pm with trivia night at 8pm on Tuesday's (Tons of fun and lots of gift cards to be won! Full bar and array of sandwiches, fries, and other items. We have eaten the fries as well as a breakfast sandwich. The fries are great, crispy with a couple of different topping options. We had the truffle and poutine- both were wonderful. The sandwich was great with Egg, cheese, and Jalapeño cream cheese. Sunday they have brunch with a brunch menu (in addition to regular menu) with egg omelets, sandwiches, mimosas, and tater tot concoctions. read more

Such a fun place! Came and grabbed lunch and drinks with friends. Service was exceptionally fast. They were out of the pesto sauce, so I opted for the Mac and cheese grilled cheese. Unfortunately the Mac was like Kraft and not a homemade Mac. Aside from that, everything else was AMAZING. Table games are limited due to sanitary reasons #covid , but you'll definitely have a good time! read more

REC 225 - Mac and cheese grilled cheese - Bars Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

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Food was good, service was great. In Cocoa Village it's a good place to cool off and get a beverage and food.

Marcus was the nicest bartender ever. Took care of me and friends all night. Positive energy. Good smile. I would recommend this bar just because of the crew 10/10. Come here! read more

Clean, friendly, full of options, fun, did I say friendly? Oh, and the food (for a simple kitchen) is just and fun and friendly as the people AND the concept of REC 225. We enjoyed a couple ciders, played a video game and threw some darts. We tried the bacon and the buffalo chicken fries - just fun and delicious - perfect with the cider and a hot day. This is the oasis we needed! read more

REC 225 - Honey smothered bacon and buffalo chicken fries, and of course a delightful cider - Bars Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

An absolute hidden gem! Do not pass this place up! Stopped in for date night and was absolutely stunned! Super clean, well lit, with tons of fun stuff to do (pool, darts, cornhole, boardgames) and then after my second drink I realized I hadn't eaten since breakfast. This place is a high end restaurant hidden within a spectacular bar experience. The food is absolutely 5 STAR! From the plating to the quality to the portions, this is an absolute must and we'll be back many times to come! read more

REC 225 - Gamer Club - Bars Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

Dusty is great! Good drinks and food. Good service. The activities are fun! Dusty was very personable and attentive. Made the experience wonderful and enjoyable for the whole family. read more

I came here a few times! The atmosphere was definitely very lively, the food is ok, drinks are good, they have lots of games to play to play and nice seating area for to sit while you enjoy your drinks and interact. I gave a4 stars because it's always packed and sometimes we have to leave cause there were no seatings available. So call in advance if you don't want to waste a drive. read more

Fantastic food. Fantastic drinks. Banging music. Love the almost living room frat boy atmosphere. Dude on the register was awesome didn't even catch his name. we will definitely be back read more

Here visiting a friend, came to try Tapas N' Tacos but sadly they were closed on Mondays. Turned out better than planned because we stumbled upon this place and we both love it! The man working, JoJo, was awesome! We got there right when they opened and he was ready for us!! They have board/table games, darts, and Pool tables and an amazing mural on the wall! Very cool vibe. Will be back! read more

Cool spot in Cocoa Beach area. The crowd was mixed but as the night went on it seemed like a college/young crowd started to arrive. We were looking for a bar in the area that was open late on a weeknight and finally came across something that didn't seem boring. We sat at the bar and ordered food/drinks. There are high tops, tables and some couches to lounge on. There's also pool tables near the back, a dart board and some other game that can be played towards the back. This bar has a bunch of board games that can be used, we saw most of them stacked up behind the bar. We just asked the bartender for a game and kept switching it out each time we were done. The drinks and the food were very good. It's always a hit or miss with food at bars but this worth it. It's a very lively and fun atmosphere read more

Our first time here. This place is awesome..tons of games..for adult and kids..the food was amazing and we received great service. We had 4 crown apple and Sprite and shared an order of Poutine Fries and we built our sandwich..yummy!! We will definitely revisit soon! read more

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Thanksgiving sandwich is a 10/10! The atmosphere is great and the food is great! Late night food doesn't have to be gross! This place nails it. Their poutine is also super yummy! read more

Watched a guy push his girlfriend around and then the bouncers did nothing and didn't even kick him out, he tried fighting my party and we didn't feel safe this was on Saturday November 19th read more

Mediocre food cooked in a convection oven and terrible service unless you are one of the regular at the bar gettingnhammered and yelling songs being played... A shame this great idea is executed so poorly. Another cocoa village failure. read more

Outstanding place. Great food. Great staff. Zero complaints. There's so much to do inside as well and they keep things under control when it gets busy. read more

REC 225 - Bars Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

This place is awesome!! The food was fantastic and so were the drinks. We haven't played board games in years and our server happily got chutes and ladders, guess who, and battleship for us to play over the course of our dinner. The kitchen was slow, which we didn't even notice because we were so busy playing, but they discounted our food because they said the wait was not up to their standard. Can't wait to go back and bring friends! read more

Great atmosphere! Delicious food! Fun time playing classic table-top games and lots of drink options!!! Staff is friendly and plenty of off street parking. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

THE BEST BAR IN THE VILLAGE! Wonderful service and food; you can't go wrong with this place. The game night atmosphere really sets the tone for a perfect outing. read more

We arrived at 7:15 pm. The food, drinks, and service were fine. The problem was that it was so loud we couldn't hear people at our table to play games. There is a sign on the door that says that the establishment is child-appropriate until 8. We found this to be true! At one point a rugby team came in and sang an extremely bawdy song. It had some pretty vulgar language and content, to the point that one couple in our party left because of it. This is a place I would want to go to meet with other people, but I'm not sure it really works for that. read more

Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely be back with friends!

I was so stoked to come here the first time and its one of my favorite places to grab a bite and a drink when I can make it to cocoa! Food was super good and the service, busy or during slower times of the day, was awesome. read more

This place is so fun and I Love how it's kid friendly until 8 PM, I always get the cheese platter because it is relatively inexpensive compared to most cheese platters and I like how you can customize it. I haven't gotten any cocktails there except for the sangria and it was pretty strong and good! But they do you also have a nice selection of beer. The aesthetic of this place is awesome and I kind of want to throw my birthday party here so if that doesn't tell you this place rocks then I don't know what does. I definitely would love to come here at night and see what the vibe is like because I've only been here during the day with my son who is an infant but this place is definitely recommendable! Bring your fam during the day and party at night. Great happy hour too! read more

Friendly and attentive staff! Fun space! Great addition to Cocoa Village! Great place to grab a bite! Food is pretty damn good!

What a fun place! They have table games, cornhole, pool, darts. Great food. Super casual atmosphere where you can sit and their comfy couches and shoot the breeze with friends. read more

The atmosphere here is great! We love games so stopped in with a group and played Uno. We ordered 3 sandwichs to try. Our favorite was hands down the caprese. The prosciutto was perfectly salty to combat the sweetness of the balsamic glaze. I wasn't a fan of the 225 sandwich. It had fries on it. The fries with the garlic bread was just too much starch for me. The avacado toast was so so good. We've been back and I order the avocado toast as a snack. It's not too heavy for me. A perfect snack. read more

This place is not worth the time to go to. It is so miss-managed. Their food tastes like it is heated up in a microwave, wine selection is one of the worst, drink & spirit offerings is low class experience, service is ok and beer selection is ok. It seems as no one cares about service. read more

Fun place! Great food and delicious drinks. Loved having games to play rather than just your standard bar. Highly recommend.