An oasis of nonfried food. Since our original choice was closed, we rolled in before my grandson had a hypoglycemia tantrum. Peel and eat shrimp was fast, warm and succulent. My grandson loved Mac and Gouda. I had delicious crab cakes with minimal bread crumbs. My son loved his grouper. The service was excellent. The outdoor location relaxing. read more

I know establishments like this are often tourist-focused, where location tends to dictate menu prices more than quality. We traveled to the beach from Orlando for a girls' weekend and were excited to eat waterfront, so we decided to give Seafood Atlantic a try. The highlight of our evening? We saw dolphins in the water. So, two stars for the location and a couple of decent menu options, but the service needs a serious overhaul -- or at least that was our experience with the particular server assigned to us. From the time we were seated around 7:30 p.m., our waitress had an attitude. We were perfectly pleasant and explained that we had a couple of questions about the menu. After answering maybe two questions from one member of our party, she rather harshly informed us that she was there to start us with drinks "for the time being." We were taken aback but went ahead and ordered drinks. Despite there only being three of us, she still managed to forget one of the drinks. We also ordered Jell-O shots -- one for each of us -- and had no idea they came in different flavors. She neither told us nor asked for a preference; she simply left a variety on the table for us to coin-flip over. After the drinks arrived, she disappeared for at least 10-15 minutes before returning to take our food order. By then, it was around 7:45 p.m. She informed us that the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes and that our appetizers and entrées would all have to come out together. Given how little we had seen of her up to that point, we were understandably frustrated. We felt rushed and like we weren't being given an opportunity to actually sit and relax, but we agreed. Once the food arrived, one order contained an ingredient we had specifically asked to be left off, and the knives we requested never arrived. But the worst part came when one of my friends discreetly approached our server to pay the check. She wanted to surprise the group by treating everyone and was trying to do so without any fuss. Instead, our server gave her a hard time, saying, "I have another table and am busy right now." Apparently, the hostess had already run my friend's card and given the receipt to our waitress. Our server then came over, slammed the receipt down on the table, and said, "Here! She took care of that for you." It was unbelievable. The abrasiveness and utter lack of customer service were truly the most memorable parts of the evening. And for all that aggression, the food was barely worth it. Were some menu options decent? Yes. Was anything wonderful enough to make us overlook the poor service? Not even close. The fresh catch was nice, the sides were fine, and we all agreed the Gouda mac and cheese was yummy. Otherwise, nothing really stood out. In a very rare move for me, I actually asked to speak with a manager. They did remove the cost of an appetizer and a drink, but the bill was still upwards of $100, and by that point, it really felt like a rip-off. The view alone isn't enough to bring me back. I'll stick with Fishlips next door, which I would recommend as an alternative. read more

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Fresh local catch I had grouper tacos instead of the grouper Andre to change things up, and it was spectacular the seasoning, the Crema the portions. Everything was on point quick service, drink refills, awesome atmosphere wind blowing sitting on the port watching ships cruise out on a chill Sunday afternoon. Do you wanna feel like you're winning, come have a awesome meal and enjoy the chill vibe. read more

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Everything. So so good. Oysters?! Yes. Clam chowder. Oh yeah. Sea bass? Yum!!!!!! Just go. Casual beyond. Everything on disposable plates and bowls. But the food is fine dining. read more

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Great outdoor environment. Very relaxing. Away from the touristy stuff. Food was fresh and great tasting. Manager was very friendly and staff was above and beyond. I'd easily come back to here each and every time if and when I am in the area. read more

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The perfect meal prior to a cruise. The food was excellent, as was the service. I had the tuna and it was perfect. The wife had the scallops, and yup, they were excellent. We were also able to watch a couple of the cruise ships leave, bonus!!! read more

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Best tacos ! Great seafood. The service is always amazing. We love going here to eat & watch the dolphins, manatees and boats. read more

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Went for my bday yesterday. The cobia was delicious. The Gouda mac & cheese wow so good. And the crème brûlée was a great treat. Our waitress MJ was amazing!! read more

Great fresh seafood a bit pricey but so is everything these days our waitress was very nice and she was very attentive

Florida fish is a reason to visit. Many cities have a few excellent fish restaurants. Seafood Atlantic is the one in Port Canaveral. An simple outdoor restaurant on the channel with spectacular fish. The grouper was the special and was as good as any I've had. I came back two days in a row. The corn was fresh as was the jalapeno cole slaw ( not really very spicy). Smoked fish appetizer was great. The roll on the fish sandwich was also fresh and delicious. The key lime pie was also top notch. Yes, plastic chairs and baskets. Who cares with food like this. read more

Delicious, great atmosphere, great staff. Highly highly recommend this for locals and tourists

If I could give it a zero I would!!! Several tables open, yet it took them 20 minutes to seat us. We finally got a table and it took them 30 minutes to get our drinks. We ask if we could place our food order and they said they need to get our drinks first. So after one hour they finally took our order. It's now an hour later and still no food. Don't waste your time with going here. read more

Had the tuna salad for lunch. Wow, so good! Also tried the seafood salad, incredible! All is freshly made from the locally caught Atlanta ocean right here. read more

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Seafood Atlantic is a must try! If you only have one stop in Cape Canaveral, this is the place. Situated between Grills and Fish Lips in the port area, this seemingly innocuous restaurant has some of the freshest seafood along the Atlantic coast. Part seafood market, part restaurant- Seafood Atlantic has it all. I'm a long-time enjoyer for the friendly atmosphere, chill outdoor vibe, exceptional service, and of course: the tuna melt. This sandwich is quite literally the best tuna I've had in my life. What makes it so special is that the fish is fresh and the ingredients are local! The price is right and the restaurant doesn't feel like a tourist trap. This restaurant is the best kept secret in the area! If your server is Andrea you're in for a treat, she knows the menu well and can give you recommendations if you're unsure. There's ample port-area parking. Keep in mind the whole restaurant is outdoor. You can sit by the water, or under fans and a covered roof a little further away. Closed Monday/Tuesday. read more

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We returned after 8 years away from Cape and had to come back to one of the freshest seafood, casual restaurants we have loved. We started with a dozen oysters that were brought in from Texas that were nice and meaty. $20 a dozen isn't bad. Not too salty. I had wine and my husband had a blonde ale. Totally laid back atmosphere! A lot of outside seating with umbrellas and wind blocking clear curtains. We shared our two sandwiches which included the seafood salad croissant and the shrimp poboy! We are definitely coming back here every time we visit the area. They also have a fresh fish market inside and the fish looked amazing!! Next time we will buy our own to cook. read more

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Very good. I had the grouper w garlic & pepper. My wife had the stone crabs. It's refreshing to find a seafood rest on the water that doesn't have fried seafood! In Florida EVERYTHING is fried. Ugh. Nice people & helpful staff. read more

Great food (no fried) good drinks and great views of port traffic. They have outstanding variety of fresh seafood

Best experiences over the years. Always good quality products and great customer service

Service needs help. There was arguing at the host stand with us upon arrival. We could see and hear servers bickering at one another during our entire visit. The guy seated behind us wasn't greeted for 10min. Ambiance was aggressive, chaotic, annoyed with customers. It seemed there was no bartender so only beer and wine were available. The food is their saving grace. Menu online did not match the physical ones at the restaurant. Our vegan tacos didn't have many black beans on it as mentioned. However, majority of the food in our party tasted delicious. I wanted this to be my last word. read more

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The best foot on the coast. Dynamite fish tacos with huge juicy hunks of local fish. Awesome view on the patio to unwind with a couple beers. Sweet staff that will take care of you. I would easily make the drive from Orlando just for the fish tacos. read more

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Haven't been here in a while since the hurricanes and Covid so they expanded and remodeled. Great outdoor space. The food is still amazing there jumbo shrimp and oysters so fresh clean and flavorful. The grouper tacos were OK. The portion size was very large. Grouper was fresh but Could change up the sauce and add some more seasoning and fresher slaw to complement the grouper. The salad was fresh huge. Didn't order a bloody Mary but saw a lot of people ordering them. They look just like the picture. The waitresses were some of the same from when we last gone there. Loved seeing them. That says a lot about place that has a lot of the same help. Very bubbly and welcoming. Loved sitting on a high top table overlooking the water, cruise ships, dolphins, turtles. it is definitely a place to go and enjoy. read more

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This place is incredible! The staff is super kind and efficient, the ambiance could not be better, right on the water. The fish is locally sourced and delicious! This is the best place to eat fish in this area. They also have a little fish market right there so you can get fresh fish to go! I wish I lived closer but I always make a stop during my travel. I highly recommend this pace! read more

Great ambiance and food. Calamari, peel & eat shrimp, and Stone Crab Claws were very good! Service was attentive but not overbearing. Only issue is that located in the cruise ship port area so if ship is unloading I could see some difficulty accessing the area read more

The hostess was not very welcoming and friendly, felt I should turn around and leave. This lady seems to hate her job

Great fresh fish. Get the shrimp and have them season it and steam it. Amazing. Very friendly conversation while you wait. Told us about different attractions to visit. read more

The ambiance, service and scenery was great. The food was pretty good. I would go back.

Great fresh seafood but the "Chinet" disposable tableware put me off a little bit. (That's why 4 stars) We sat right on the water at Port Canaveral and it was very calming and enjoyable. Decor is more casual than casual but, again, food was delicious so that's really what we went for. I had a shrimp cocktail with a scoop of stone crab meat in the middle and it was excellent! Price is good here, especially compared to the tourist area around Port Canaveral. Possibly due to the disposable plates ! There is a seafood market attached to the restaurant so I am definitely convinced it was fresh fish. If you're looking for authentic seafood in a tourist area, this is a good choice. read more

Seafood Atlantic is my favorite restaurant in all of Florida! The food is amazing. Seafood could not be any fresher. The service is always the best especially if you get Andrea! What better ambience than being right on the water watching the Disney ships and fishing boats coming and going. And of course the dolphins almost always make an appearance! read more

Fresh seafood at a new highcleaned before your eyes all you need to do is cook it and enjoy

Food was good but nothing that stood out. Atmosphere was cute but loud. Service was great.

Fresh wild caught seafood tastes great. Very nice waitress. Also has a seafood market.

The food was so-so. The Mac n cheese that was served to my table, was quickly taken off, by the waitress, because it wasn't fresh. It shouldn't have gotten as far as the table, at all. The fish was alright. Not too tasty. I won't be returning. read more

One star because I didn't even make it in to sit down. Always wanted to try this place but their hours are different and the days off are uncommon. Finally found time to get the grandchildren 2 and 3, my wife and sister to go try it. As we check in 6:35 I instantly noticed one of the hostess/server look at her watch. Then they started delaying seating us with numerous open tables pulling restrictions on where kids could sit, again noticed the ladies discussing us as they checked their watches, which was an obvious not wanting to serve us. Go to fish lips or Grills, you'll be much more happier. read more

Waitress friendly ,portions very small for the price. Fish tacos were only half loaded with fish. Conch cerviche was similar, not much conch and only about a cup in size for 14$. Waitress said that's the way it is, oh well I guess read more

Seafood Atlantic - Fish tacos only half full with fish. - Seafood Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

My wife and I Drove to Cape Canaveral for a lunch on the water. Beautiful afternoon on the patio. Service was excellent. Had the smoked fish dip appetizer and it was a lot of food but delicious. Shared dozen oysters. 6 raw and 6 Parmesan crusted. Raw is the way to go. I had a half tuna sandwich with clam chowder and my wife ate grouper tacos. Everything tasted great. We took a large part of the dip home as the portions were big. The bread on the sandwich was incredible. The tuna was flowing out if the bread. So good. Add a couple sangria for her and a draft beer for me. Excellent experience read more

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Y'all, they have vegan tacos!!!! Yes you heard me right!!! Vegan tacos!!!! The staff is always super friendly, it's beautiful here on the patio, I mean who wouldn't love a sunset with wine? If you're visiting the port this is a great little hideaway- they are closed Monday & Tuesday. read more

Seafood Atlantic - Bird of paradise plant outside. - Seafood Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

I absolutely love this place. I live in Orlando but many times I drive to Cocoa to enjoy the seafood at this fresh catch restaurant. Lately I have been buying fresh fish from their counter, either a whole fish or fillets. You can't go wrong with getting some of the freshest fish straight from the ocean in this area from Seafood Atlantic . At one time the restaurant was my absolute favorite, they have gone down a slight notch to me and I think it's really because of pricing. At one time the taco dinner came with three tacos, and you got fresh quality fish like snapper or grouper. Now they give you two tacos and the quality of fish served in those tacos has gone down considerably in my opinion. Many other decisions made, I believe had to do with economics, but, it has not change the level of service. The waiters and waitresses are top-flight and always friendly. If you were there, I would definitely recommend trying the clam chowder, always creamy, fresh and well done. Steam shrimp are always another favorite at Seafood Atlantic. read more

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Better call Becky with the red hair!!! She was our server and she was amazing!!! She was friendly, thorough, and prompt! The outside tables made for a wonderful view of the port, pelicans, and seagulls! It was incredible! As was the delicious, Blackened Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Tacos! OMG! The fish was soooo tender, fresh, and juicy! The shrimp was all those things but with a butteriness that only comes from the freshest of shrimp and just like the Mahi Mahi seasoned to perfection with a blackened seasoning. Mmm Mmmm Good!! Lastly was the Key Lime pie! It was sooooo tasty! The crust was thick and the custard wasn't too sweet or too tangy. It was just right!! We'll definitely be back. read more

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So I wanted to write a quick review to give Seafood Atlantic two quick plugs. I am not the owner or an employee, just a client that is happy with their product. 1) Hands down, they have the freshest seafood around. I purchased the tilefish which came off the boat same day it was purchased. The guys in the back were great, they removed the skin and the Y bones running down the middle of the fillet. 2) If you haven't purchased their blackened seasoning pick it up next time you are in there, it is simply amazing with a good balance of flavor and heat, it is not hot like some blackened seasoning and does not burn when you cook with it like some. Below is a picture of the tile fish I purchased from them with their blackened seasoning, it is served over a Caesar salad and cooked at my house. read more

Seafood Atlantic - a close up of a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Arrived to a half full restaurant and waited 15 minutes at the hostess stand before a single server acknowledged us. And once someone did the first thing she said was "we're almost completely out of all fish" is angry voice. Very discouraging first impression. Also very bad considering 90% of everything on the menu is fish. Once seated, we waited another 15 minutes just to have a server take our drink order. After that we decided to leave. Can see why they were barely half full for a 7pm on a Saturday night. read more