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It's disappointing when restaurants don't have a set vegetarian/vegan menu in 2025. Like to remove the shrimp from the Alfredo and then still charge $25 for the Alfredo pasta doesn't seem fair. Like it should be half price at that point. I wish they had vegetarian options in their menu like a quick wrap/bean burger(just substitute any burger with a bean patty)/alfredo pasta. While the menu was disappointing as a vegetarian, the service was beyond excellent. Our waitress was kind and took the time to talk to us. The restaurant itself is a beautiful scenic location and I would go there again just to buy a drink. I would love to eat if they offered reasonable options.
Love this spot on the water! Live band, dolphins, and a beautiful sunset. Typical bar food! I got the burger & it was good. Also got a side salad. My mom got the grouper sandwich. She said it was a little fishy for her taste. Portions are big. Overall great spot on the water though!!
Welcomed in immediately and sat facing the water. The place has a dock look and feel and define Florida. Both the hostess and my server greeted me with smiles and given water almost immediately. The first bite of the conch fritters was exactly what I wanted. I ordered the grouper wrap and although the fish was cooked perfectly and the flavor profile good, I hadn't realized that it was a grilled wrap. Not a fan of warm lettuce. On a side note, a storm came in and they quickly moved me back away so that I wouldn't get wet. I think I'll order the grouper entree instead next time. Yes, still a good place to eat. Tamra, my server, was especially nice.
What a view of the dolphins and birds from the dock eating section. Staff was friendly and warned us they were understaffed, but it was SSSSLLLLOOOOWWWW going for lunch. Entered at 12:30, left at 2:30. We had a bottle of wine for the long wait, so all was well. Food tasted great, and the water was great tasting, too. Nice place to stop for an afternoon on the water.
Came here for lunch, great food and drinks soda.!! Beautiful day. I recommend this place if you in the area..
Sunset Cafe Waterfront Grill & Bar 500 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 3 Stars When dining anywhere in the Sunshine State, it's hard to avoid tourist clip joints, especially where Jeannie resides, Cocoa Beach, FL. And so it was with slight trepidation that I headed north. Don't get me wrong, I love Cocoa Beach; I just detest tourist traps, and the place is littered with them. Upon entering the Sunset Care Waterfront Grill & Bar, I paused as my eyes took in the scene. I glanced at my watch to make sure it wasn't the 3:30 geriatric dinner crowd as at 58; I was the youngest human in here by a decade. It wasn't that early, but it wasn't late either...is this how it begins? Tamara was my server for the meal and while she started out with a bang, she ended with a whimper. The charm was there, as well as the skill, maybe the desire checked out half-way through my meal. I asked Tamara for an order of the Sunset Seafood Combo along with some Fries. Taking in the atmosphere along with the view, I wondered what it was about a great view and average food. Is the rent on the location so high that it affects the ability to procure quality ingredients? Or maybe the owner thinks that the view will obscure all else and is trying to make as much off of each patron as possible? I don't have any answers, all I know is experience and experience suggests one of those, at the very least, must be true. If you take a moment to toss your peepers at the accompanying pictures, you will see that everything certainly looked good, if not delicious. The Sunset Seafood Combo consisted of a filet of grouper, shrimp, and a crab cake grilled or blackened served with your choice of sweet potato fries, French fries, or rice pilaf and homemade slaw. As one can tell, I went with the blackened. Nothing was ocean fresh, or even close to it, but everything was seasoned well. I found the shrimp to be above what one normally finds in a joint like this; the grouper and crab cake were not. The Big Boy says, "better than most places with a view, but still average."
Ill give it a 3.75 lol Great ambiance, larger restaurant than i suspected. Beautiful outdoor area on the water the birds can be a little annoying Just wish the menu was larger with better options but the burger i had was good.
Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The service was good but the food left a lot to be desired. Started off with the conch fritters which had a very strange internal texture. The entree was a grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken (itself) had an bad taste, luckily there was some honey mustard to help the situation. The fries were good though! Maybe we caught them on bad day, I'm not sure, but it wasn't a great showing. Also, the water tasted like it came out of the sink. Needs a filter...
Great spot for lunch. All dishes were tasty, reasonably priced. Good service and food came out in a timely manner. We came on a cool windy day - nice to have the heat lamps
Came here over New Year's weekend! ***LOCATION*** The name definitely says it all. It is the perfect spot to see the sunset over the water! There is parking just next to it with plenty of free spots! ***EXPERIENCE*** We were seated quickly and had an amazing view! I am vegetarian and my boyfriend didn't really want seafood either. I had seen online that they had other options but when we got there they only had seafood on the menu. We decided to order some fries to split and one beer just to watch the sunset but we only stayed about 20 minutes as to not take up a table. The tables weren't full but the later it got, more people started coming, so we went to another restaurant. ***STAFF*** Very nice and checked in on us regularly! ***PRICE*** The price was normal I think we paid around 5$ for fries and maybe 6$ for beers but I can't remember exactly. ***FOOD*** The fries were very good, but this is definitely a seafood place without other options. If you don't like seafood I definitely don't recommend. ***CONCLUSION*** Great view and would be the perfect spot if you like seafood! If you don't, they do have a bar where you could go grab just drinks. We didn't realize that but didn't take up a table for long!
Reviews are mixed. People highlight the waterfront views and ambiance, live music and wildlife, and enjoy the good seafood and bar food.
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5 months ago
Love this spot on the water at coco beach FL. Lots of parking good food and a couple of bars, with lots of outdoor seating facing west over the water toward the sunset. Live music. We saw pelicans and dolphins in the water outside while we were there. Such a nice spot. A couple actually proposed marriage right on the dock next to us with a sunset backdrop. Lovely. read more
8 months ago
What a great find. Live music, great service, and awesome food. They have a back deck right on the water that has a beautiful view of the sunset. There are also dolphins jumping which was such a suprise during our meal! Our waiter, Drew, did a great job and was very attentive. I am gluten free and dairy free and they have plenty of options. Their fries are made with rice flour which is such a rare find. They tasted amazing. The mahi mahi was so delicious. I would highly recommend this place for a yummy dinner with a great atmosphere. read more
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It's disappointing when restaurants don't have a set vegetarian/vegan menu in 2025. Like to remove the shrimp from the Alfredo and then still charge $25 for the Alfredo pasta doesn't seem fair. Like it should be half price at that point. I wish they had vegetarian options in their menu like a quick wrap/bean burger(just substitute any burger with a bean patty)/alfredo pasta. While the menu was disappointing as a vegetarian, the service was beyond excellent. Our waitress was kind and took the time to talk to us. The restaurant itself is a beautiful scenic location and I would go there again just to buy a drink. I would love to eat if they offered reasonable options. read more
Love this spot on the water! Live band, dolphins, and a beautiful sunset. Typical bar food! I got the burger & it was good. Also got a side salad. My mom got the grouper sandwich. She said it was a little fishy for her taste. Portions are big. Overall great spot on the water though!! read more
2 years ago
Welcomed in immediately and sat facing the water. The place has a dock look and feel and define Florida. Both the hostess and my server greeted me with smiles and given water almost immediately. The first bite of the conch fritters was exactly what I wanted. I ordered the grouper wrap and although the fish was cooked perfectly and the flavor profile good, I hadn't realized that it was a grilled wrap. Not a fan of warm lettuce. On a side note, a storm came in and they quickly moved me back away so that I wouldn't get wet. I think I'll order the grouper entree instead next time. Yes, still a good place to eat. Tamra, my server, was especially nice. read more
5 months ago
What a view of the dolphins and birds from the dock eating section. Staff was friendly and warned us they were understaffed, but it was SSSSLLLLOOOOWWWW going for lunch. Entered at 12:30, left at 2:30. We had a bottle of wine for the long wait, so all was well. Food tasted great, and the water was great tasting, too. Nice place to stop for an afternoon on the water. read more
2 years ago
Came here for lunch, great food and drinks soda.!! Beautiful day. I recommend this place if you in the area.. read more
3 years ago
Sunset Cafe Waterfront Grill & Bar 500 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 3 Stars When dining anywhere in the Sunshine State, it's hard to avoid tourist clip joints, especially where Jeannie resides, Cocoa Beach, FL. And so it was with slight trepidation that I headed north. Don't get me wrong, I love Cocoa Beach; I just detest tourist traps, and the place is littered with them. Upon entering the Sunset Care Waterfront Grill & Bar, I paused as my eyes took in the scene. I glanced at my watch to make sure it wasn't the 3:30 geriatric dinner crowd as at 58; I was the youngest human in here by a decade. It wasn't that early, but it wasn't late either...is this how it begins? Tamara was my server for the meal and while she started out with a bang, she ended with a whimper. The charm was there, as well as the skill, maybe the desire checked out half-way through my meal. I asked Tamara for an order of the Sunset Seafood Combo along with some Fries. Taking in the atmosphere along with the view, I wondered what it was about a great view and average food. Is the rent on the location so high that it affects the ability to procure quality ingredients? Or maybe the owner thinks that the view will obscure all else and is trying to make as much off of each patron as possible? I don't have any answers, all I know is experience and experience suggests one of those, at the very least, must be true. If you take a moment to toss your peepers at the accompanying pictures, you will see that everything certainly looked good, if not delicious. The Sunset Seafood Combo consisted of a filet of grouper, shrimp, and a crab cake grilled or blackened served with your choice of sweet potato fries, French fries, or rice pilaf and homemade slaw. As one can tell, I went with the blackened. Nothing was ocean fresh, or even close to it, but everything was seasoned well. I found the shrimp to be above what one normally finds in a joint like this; the grouper and crab cake were not. The Big Boy says, "better than most places with a view, but still average." read more
1 year ago
Great food options and friendly service and the ambiance is amazing, especially at sunset! read more
2 years ago
Ill give it a 3.75 lol Great ambiance, larger restaurant than i suspected. Beautiful outdoor area on the water the birds can be a little annoying Just wish the menu was larger with better options but the burger i had was good. read more
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5 years ago
Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The service was good but the food left a lot to be desired. Started off with the conch fritters which had a very strange internal texture. The entree was a grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken (itself) had an bad taste, luckily there was some honey mustard to help the situation. The fries were good though! Maybe we caught them on bad day, I'm not sure, but it wasn't a great showing. Also, the water tasted like it came out of the sink. Needs a filter... read more
4 years ago
Came here over New Year's weekend! ***LOCATION*** The name definitely says it all. It is the perfect spot to see the sunset over the water! There is parking just next to it with plenty of free spots! ***EXPERIENCE*** We were seated quickly and had an amazing view! I am vegetarian and my boyfriend didn't really want seafood either. I had seen online that they had other options but when we got there they only had seafood on the menu. We decided to order some fries to split and one beer just to watch the sunset but we only stayed about 20 minutes as to not take up a table. The tables weren't full but the later it got, more people started coming, so we went to another restaurant. ***STAFF*** Very nice and checked in on us regularly! ***PRICE*** The price was normal I think we paid around 5$ for fries and maybe 6$ for beers but I can't remember exactly. ***FOOD*** The fries were very good, but this is definitely a seafood place without other options. If you don't like seafood I definitely don't recommend. ***CONCLUSION*** Great view and would be the perfect spot if you like seafood! If you don't, they do have a bar where you could go grab just drinks. We didn't realize that but didn't take up a table for long! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Location: this is the best location to watch the sunset in Cocoa Beach area, Sunset is pricelss Service: terrible service, we waited over 20 minutes to be asked what to drink. The server came to the table next to us 3 times, only came to us after they left. We had to go and look for ketchup ourselves. Food: Conch friters were good a little hard and chunky but good taste. Drinks: were ok. We order 2 cocktails. read more
4 years ago
I went to this restaurant which was next to the marina where we were staying with my girlfriend. I found that the restaurant was pretty good, with a rooftop that gives a very nice view of the sunset. You have a parking lot next to it so it's very easy to park by car. The food is quite classic, I ordered Sloppy Joe for $12, I had never tasted this dish and it was very good and not very expensive considering the view and the place. Moreover we were served quickly and the waiter was nice. I recommend this place, the big plus of this place is the view and the rooftop! read more
4 years ago
The sunset is the reason to come! Beautiful! The food is a limited menu in my opinion. My dad asked for no onion and sweet potato fries and got onion and regular fries. It's the little things! We would come back but probably just for a drink. It was getting a little rowdy around 9pm, but what do you expect! Live music was a plus too. read more
4 years ago
Despite the reviews, we decided to try it here and I thought it was very good! We were seated on the deck with a perfect view of the sunset and there was a band playing as well. The drinks were delicious and the service was excellent! I ordered the blackened mahi with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. The portion was great and nice thickness. The others ordered grouper sandwiches which didn't look overly appealing but they said they were decent at least. I would give this place a shot, I enjoyed it! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The service was fine and the location is beautiful but the food is overpriced and absolutely a greasy, deep fried disaster. There is not much to choose from in the menu at all and the bathrooms are really gross. Overall it was NOT worth driving from Kissimmee. read more
2 years ago
Grouper sandwich blackened was really good, crispy fries and conch fritters were really good. read more
3 years ago
A very nice restaurant right on the Banana River. This is one of the many restaurants near the junction of SR 520 A1A. The main thing that sets this apart from all the others is that it is right on the water overlooking the Banana River. There is parking on the north and south side of the site. The lot behind (to the south and away from the main street) has about double the spaces as the front lot. Lots of outdoor (covered) seating and a large bar. As far as I could tell, I think that we had the only indoor space. The majority of seating appears to be outside on the deck overlooking the water. The staff was very friendly, nice, and responsive to the needs of the group. The menu is a mix of Land and sea options. I tried the steak sandwich which came out remarkably quickly for the size of our group. It was very good. The food is a little on the expensive side but is to be expected for the current economy. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good food. This is a good choice for anyone visiting the area wanting a taste and experience of the Space Coast! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Ambiance doesn't nullify the high cost of dinner; the poor food temperatures; the slow service once a table became available; and the list goes on... read more
4 years ago
Went here yesterday with my parents & it's a fun little restaurant! The bar is on the water, which provides great views and we saw a couple of dolphins! Always super cool. Our bartender we had was great, she made me a frozen margarita that was great, refreshing and strong. My parents got regular margaritas and they were also pretty tasty. I ended up getting a painkiller which was huge(!), strong and delicious. We ordered the shrimp cocktail and conch fritters- both were delicious. The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were fresh, and the sauce it came with was super tasty with a bit of a kick to it! The conch fritters were great, as well. Fluffy, cooked perfectly and came with a sauce that was spicy and paired well with the fritters. They had a live band playing, which was fun. The only complaints I had is I wish they had more fans as it is Florida. (But, then again- it's Florida, and the heat is to be expected.) And the parking is super limited- so plan accordingly! read more
3 years ago
This place sits right on the water which is a big reason we stopped. It's on the cape and is beautiful. I came right when they opened and tried 3 different things to share amongst the table. We did the potato skins, chicken fingers, and a grouper sandwich. The pricing is reasonable. I'd like to come back and try a drink. Waitresses are very personable! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
It was my first time eating here, even though I've been in the area for awhile. We ordered wings and seafood combos. The wings were pretty amazing. Perfectly crispy and the sauce did NOT make them soggy. We were impressed. The combo was good as well. The crabcake and slaw were just ok though, for me. read more
Its all about the views and brews. Not really, the food and bartenders are pretty awesome too. I found this spot on the Banana River not long after moving to Florida in 2013. They have an indoor restaurant that I've never stepped foot in. Why would I? Everything I need is on the large covered patio: great bartenders (say hello to Ms. Marty), outdoor dining, full bar, full menu, parking, wheelchair access, live entertainment, dolphin watching most days, TVs, ans much more. With all that said, its not a young party spot, which really makes it a nice chill spot for me. The patrons are typically older and retired, especially during the day. I love their wings, grilled chicken sandwich and coleslaw, hot peal and eat shrimp, conch fritters, grouper sandwich, and grilled salmon. Prices are reasonable and they have senior citizen specials. read more
After going to the Cocoa Beach Air Show this afternoon my friend took me here to grab a bite to eat . Let me tell you the good parts first . We didn't have to wait long at all to be seated. It was definitely busy . I ordered a hamburger and it came with fries and cold slaw ( I have no complaints. My friend got garlic chicken wings with some cheese like sauce on it and also ordered a bowl of lobster bisque. ( LOUSY ) the soup was to spicy and no lobster floating anywhere . The wings had no garlic flavor so when are AWESOME waitress came back she called the Manager Jason who quickly gave my friend a different type of wings to help satisfy my friend . It was very busy but our waitress was so helpful so it made the visit pleasant. Thanks Shanniele !!! YOU ROCK !!! read more
3 years ago
great ambiance The Phily cheesesteak is to die for. Sitting on the dock for dinner is so romantic. the servers are polite and knowledgeable about the menu. read more
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500 W Cocoa Beach Cswy
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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