We made sure Squid Lips was our first stop as we arrived in CocoaBeach yesterday! Craig, our server, made us feel very welcome, and took great care of us. Highly recommend the conch fritters and tuna poke bowl. We will be back! read more

The food is great and our server was really great. She worked out a different table so we could be outside but near the heaters since it was a cool evening. read more

The food was amazing! I had the pecan praline sea bass and my niece had the seafood lasagna! Definitely recommend.

Absolutely sneezing view! Great prices , we only had appetizers and drinks was good. Id give them 3 1/2 out of 5. I'd def recommend for the atmosphere 5/5. read more

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So I don't like leaving bad reviews. And it's not necessarily a bad place.. but you could tell they were understaffed. Which is ultimately why they got at least 3 stars because I know how hard it is to get employees right now. Got there with a party of 9. Stood out front and waited for a bit (told us it would be a 10-15 min wait) and it was closer to 30 because no one was bussing tables. Once again, understaffed, but the staff didn't really have much of a hustle in their steps. Bar tender was obviously overwhelmed, tired, and cranky. And understandable. But the cranky attitude wasn't really called for. We enjoyed the views in the back while we waited. Saw 3 dolphins, which was awesome for our out of town guests. Finally got seated. Took our waitress forever to get our drink orders. Then another good 20 minutes to come and take our order. Ordered oysters, which they ended up being out of. 3 orders of calamari. One was so undercooked we had to send it back. Big storm rolled in and the screens we were by weren't working, so we ended up splitting up our party and moved to different tables. Waitress was very accommodating. Food was mediocre at best. We had a few order the fish and chips. The portions were extremely small for the price. It was like ordering from a kids menu. Same with the fried shrimp meals. Such small portions for the price. Our ticket had 5 meals on it and it was almost $200 with the mandatory 20% gratuity because we had a larger party. It's not mentioned anywhere about that, so I was a little surprised.. but added gratuity for a party of 9 is pretty standard. So I was ok with it. I don't know.. all in all, I wouldn't go back. It was ok because the original place we went had an hour and a half to two hour wait.. but after waiting as long as we did, I would have opted to stay at our original restaurant instead of switch to here. It really does have great potential.. but just the price for the mediocre, small portion food was my main issue. But at least we saw dolphins, right? read more

The one in cocoa smelled like a women's toilet had backed up at the entrance. The meals ranged from acceptable to quite good! The odor of rotting fish at the koi pond was nauseating. Close your nose and go in. Or not? I will not come back. This is a legit review and I actually did eat there. read more

Great chicken wrap and good drinks! The decor and view are both great. My husband has tried the burgers and shrimp. Service has been on point at both locations we visited. We will be back for sure. read more

Squid Lips - Seafood Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

We're staying in Cocoa Beach for the weekend for my boyfriend's Dad's birthday. Squid Lips was recommended to us by the owner of the condos that we're staying at. We took her word and assumed it's a great local spot. But we were unfortunately very disappointed :( The food was pretty bad. My boyfriend and I both got the mahi and it was not good at all. The fish didn't taste fresh and was lukewarm. It almost tasted like it was leftover and rewarmed. (I'm not insinuating that that was the case, just trying to paint a picture of what it tasted like). The vegetables tasted like something you would be served in a school cafeteria. Just steamed and soggy with no seasoning. Everyone in our group complained about their food in one way or another. The only thing that everyone enjoyed were the fries! Dinner was expensive for the quality. We paid about $20-$25 per entree. We went around 5:30pm and the place didn't appear to be too crowded. We sat outside and it was very hot (our decision though!) The service was also pretty bad. Our waiter seemed to be exhausted and never took the time to actually stop at our table. He always seemed to be taking our orders as he was walking away. He must've had a lot of tables, so maybe they're understaffed? We waited forever just to place our drink order and we had to chase our waiter down when we wanted to place our food order as well. This is the first 1-star review I've ever written. If you're reading this debating if you should go here or not, i would recommend trying somewhere else. read more

Carlos is a fantastic manager and staff is great however the General manager was very rude to my wife, will be in touch with my attorney to sue this general manager a real big shot we have been going there for the last four years had have a small service dog that is ADA certified never bothers anyone, and were kicked out . He broke Florida law . I can proof he is a certified service dog. Would not normally waste my time or money on his but his rudeness is not right and needs to be accounted for. read more

Friendly, relaxed, fun decor. Staff was nice, view was outstanding. Happy hour drinks are very sweet, don't expect a generous pour. Smoked fish dip seems to be a thing at most FL restaurants, so decided to try it here, not sure what the fish was, but it might as well have been a scoop of tuna salad and was served with diced tomatoes, red onions, diced jalapeños and captains wafers on the side. If you like really sweet gooey coconut macaroons, then you may want to try the coconut onion chips. If you don't, then skip it. The Thai mahi was over cooked, under seasoned and dry, but the sauce was ok. The mashed potatoes and side veggie were cold. The lobster mac was lacking lobster. The crab and lobster stuffed shrimp was ok. The stuffing was good, but the shrimp wasn't seasoned. The fries were surprisingly good. If you like well seasoned food then ask for salt and pepper. I wouldn't come back here, but if you are looking for average beach fare at an ok price it will suffice. read more

Good Service, however stuffed flounder and sea bass were bad. Literally, both tasted rotten and we couldn't finish our meals. The flounder was floating in oil and stuffing looked mushy awful mess. read more

A beautiful day to eat along the lagoon! The service was great and so was the food - chicken tenders and kettle chips. Lots of gold- and catfish to feed and grackles looking for handouts. Only wish the view wasn't obstructed by the 4x4s, otherwise a lovely spot to enjoy the weather and a meal outdoors on the water. read more

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We go to cocoa often enough to definitely put this on our list of good eats. The shrimp basket was good. Shrimp was big and cooked well so was the fish basket. Everything was steaming hot. Fries and rice were okay. Definitely a little spot to try if you're near read more

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Our server seemed sad to be at work. She came to the table to take our order and we never saw her again. After waiting quite a while with empty drinks another server came over to let us know she got busy with another party. Food was mediocre at best. Not worth the money. read more

Ask for Craig! He's the bomb.com, and our only friend in Cocoa Beach (besides Linda at the bait shop). There was a wait but it was well worth it. We recommend the coconut onion chips as an appetizer(Craig's advice). The seafood lasagna, lobster shrimp mac n cheese, and coconut shrimp earned a gold star. They know what they're doing when it comes to seafood. We sat inside to avoid the wait but their outdoor seating and bar has a beautiful view. If I was catholic Craig would be godfather to my son. See picture for next year's Christmas card. read more

Squid Lips - Craig is worth the trip, even if you already ate. - Seafood Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

We were in town for a baseball tournament. We went to squid lips twice during our 5 day trip. Awesome seating on their patio and the food was enjoyed by all 10 of us each time. Nice variety of food and the service was really good regardless of how busy they were. read more

There are worse places on the water to enjoy the view and seafood. But, there are also better places. We sat inside so the view is not great, though you have nice windows overlooking the docks. The food was a little oversalted but other than that it was okay. A little overpriced. read more

Great place. Beautiful outside deck with spectacular sunsets. Nice happy hour every day. Food specials and drinks. Wood fire cooked burgers and fish are excellent! Always a great experience! Closes early .... If not busy do call first!! read more

Awesome experience and atmosphere. It was raining when we went which just added to the experience. We sat out on the back patio right on the water. Food was great and well worth the value. Highly recommend you check this place out if you are in town. I visited for lunch but I have heard good things for dinner as well. Just a good down to earth local joint where you can enjoy a variety of dishes! read more

Service was horrible. Bartender at outside bar ignored us. She then realized we were not happy with the food and ignored us some more. When we finally got her attention, she went and got her manager after twenty more minutes of waiting. The manager came out and approached us very disrespectfully telling us she tried the food and there's nothing wrong with it. The manager continued to raise her voice at us and treated us like we were young children, not the grown adults we are. The calamari was tough and fishy. We should not be forced to eat food like that and then become sick. Unacceptable food, but absolutely inappropriate behavior from the manager. I truly hope this manager re-evaluates how she treats her customers. read more

Service was good. Food was average. Sunset view was great. The food was average - lacked flavor and zest. It was just okay. We got the happy hour calamari to start and each got the shrimp baskets. Food came out promptly and was fresh, hot. Just needed more add more spices, flavoring and appeal. read more

Squid Lips - Calamari - happy hour $6.99 - Seafood Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Awesome staff and management from the customers view. Look forward to visiting this restaurant again soon

Food was excellent Server Josh was amazing Sat outside was perfect Recommend 100 times over. read more

Food the best seafood lasagna. Fried fish was excellent conch chowder excellent service outstanding. Ambiance beautiful on the water read more

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Delightful outside dining. Full bar. Food was very good but not fine dining. A circulating fan system was very noisy otherwise this dining experience would have been perfect. Service a bit slow.....on Florida time! read more

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The food was good. But the service... the service was absolutely disappointing. I liked our waitress but she had the memory of a goldfish. Every five minutes she "forgot" something. We finished our food before we were even handed our drinks, which were almost completely watered down by the time we got them after watching them sit on the bar while our waitress wandered around aimlessly. $10 for Coke & a shot of Henny I couldn't even enjoy. And I don't know if it was the shot or the food, but all of our stomachs were in pain after eating here. Sorry, Squid Lips, but y'all need to do better. Step it up! read more

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It had been a while since we had been to Squid Lips, but not because we had had a bad experience previously. We visited recently for lunch because we happened to be in the area. We ordered two cocktails and they were very tasty. But it was the food that absolutely blew us away. We ordered conch fritters and smoked fish spread for appetizers, and they were as good or better than most we have had in the Keys. I truly enjoyed my grilled fish sandwich and my wife praised her Cuban sandwich as the best in Brevard. We both would highly recommend a visit to Squid Lips when visiting Cocoa Beach. read more

Fantastic food! Fabulous views! The cocktails were great, appetizers were wonderful...Konch fritters and fish sticks! Sunset on the deck and a delicious mahi dinner. Good service & friendly staff. We had a great time!! read more

Squid Lips - Fabulous cocktails..... yum! - Seafood Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Good spot on the water. But calibrate for a beach town. It's beer on tap, stiff cocktails and baskets of fried things. Not too shabby at all. We got: Ahi "tartare" - lon house made chips - pretty good - too many chips, tho - the fish was fresh and I liked the presentation. Fish fish wrap/blt - pretty good -- a tad overpriced. The service - scattered and understaffed and stressed ...kind of a bummer. Atmosphere = A+ - you're on the water, drinking boat drinks and doing florida things. 2 stars off for their use of plastic and styrofoam. It's egregious and appalling considering how much marine habitat they're surrounded by. read more

Our favorite place when visiting Cocoa Beach. We love everything about this place. Plenty of free parking. Gorgeous Koi pond and chance to give them inexpensive treats. My how these fish have grown! Large indoor and outdoor seating areas. Every meal delicious. All staff devoted and friendly. Fair prices. Live music at times. View is perfect. Are you getting the message yet? read more

the service was amazing! loved craig he was hilarious! the food was great too. definitely recommend!

If I could give this place less then 1 star I would. The 1 star is for our waitress Lauren and the sunset view. Other then that this place was not worth the time or money. The food was diner grade. The drinks were over priced. There were little biting gnats during our whole dinner. The dock "outside waterfront" seating was warped and slanted. Lastly when I went to use the bathroom on my way out there were a bunch of live roaches running around as soon as I turned on the light. Not to mention the nasty musty smell when you go downstairs. Had I used the restroom prior to dinner I definitely would have left. We ordered the stuffed shrimp which came out in soufflé dishes with cold microwaved vegetables and a scoop of cold bland mashed potatoes. The shrimp were placed in this dish and then minced crab meat was placed on top. We ordered the bacon wrapped plantains to start. Two of them didn't have bacon and they were overly drenched in the sauce they use. Food was just a major disappointment. Lauren was a sweetheart and very professional. Very personable and attentive. She showed us the catfish and the algae glow that was occurring. She gave us a pack of crackers so we could feed them as well. She also gave us a can of bug spray to help with the gnats but the can was low and we could only squeeze a little out. This place was such a disappointment all around. read more

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service was terrible as a family we came to have a nice dinner to support my veteran grandpa who passed away 2 years ago. We wore T-shirts to support him that clearly stated he's a veteran,today was his birthday we went to the restaurant and my grandma got sea sick she did throw up so we politely asked the employees for a rag or water to clean the mess up the employee we spoke to shrugged his head as if he couldn't help the situation, and than we asked if my poor grandma could have some bread to help the manager was rude and did nothing to make our stay welcome and said if we wanted to complain than we can get out. our family will never come back and I dare say they do not support veterans. read more

Amazing! My wife and I came down for our honey moon and stayed in Kissimmee for Disney. After going to the parks we figured we would swing over to the beach and see it. We planned this beach trip on Monday, and made our visit on Friday. The whole week excited to try Squid Lips, and I have to say they did not disappoint! Our waitress was very respectful, and very quick to refill or ask if we needed anything. Though it wasn't busy (We were there around 2pm) it still was a very fun environment! With the music and the water front there was plenty to see! Our Baja Fish Tacos were amazing! The pico tasted very fresh, and the sauce really made it! My wife got the stuff flounder, and even though I am not much of a flounder person it was amazing as well! I got the Keys Combo, with grilled Mahi & Shrimp with the Black Pepper Cherry sauce (I don't remember exactly) and it was amazing! The shrimp was some of the better I have had, and the mahi was definitely one of the best I had. The sauce really made the difference! I have to say, for future trips we will be making the 1.5 hr drive from Kissimmee over for Squid Lips! read more

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Food was tasty! Served hot like it's supposed to be. My coconut shrimp were so flavorful. Hubs got the special - prime rib 10 oz. He loved it. The service was superb. The ambiance seemed fun but we were seated away rom them so we could talk to our friends. We will definitely return! read more

Food was mediocre, service was decent. Restaurant smells bad from old seafood refuse.

The view is incredible, but the food leaves a lot to be desired and is expensive. Wrong order came out for one person in our party and the grouper was way overcooked. If you just want to grab some drinks and enjoy the water, this place is great... but eat before you come. read more

Happy hour drinks are mostly water. Would never go back again! We were told no one was working at the inside bar so we got drinks from the outside one and sat inside. Someone came over and asked us if we wanted drinks and we told them no, that we were getting drinks from the outside bar and the employee got pissed and walked away. read more

What can I say? We walk in, the hostess is on the phone (it's really not that difficult to multitask and say hello, one minute) but instead we stood waiting. She didn't even look up to acknowledge us. Finally we were brought out back, she tried to set us in an area with no one around off to the side, under an umbrella table. (mind you there was no one to begin with it the primary seating) It also looked like it was about to rain, so I had to suggest we be sat under the roof area. I feel like everyone was "weird" from hostess, bartender, to waitress. Not the typical vibes from a place like this. Drinks are super over priced. 10$ for a tiny plastic cup. Waitress doesn't know what double in a tall glass means. Food was awful, and overpriced. Mushy rice on both entrees, and they didn't even cut the vegetables on top of my poke bowl. The tuna was not tender. We ended up leaving most of the food behind. Save yourself the $$ and go to Grills in Port Canaveral. Paid almost 100$ for no music, crappy food, and 4 small drinks. Only thing good here is the view of the river read more

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Service. I ordered a drink when I ran out she never asked if I wanted anything. My daughter in law drink had ants in it , our server never came around but a male server did. Food was great . We didn't tip big and when we left our server was very rude to us . read more