The 50 best cheap eats in Cocoa Beach

We visited on a Saturday night as a group of 8. We hadn't booked and only had a 20 min wait to get a table. Our waiter Chaisson was fantastic and friendly/welcoming - and real credit to your place. There was live music throughout the night and a great friendly atmosphere along with nice views of the beach from our table. The food was all cooked to a high standard and good sized portions that were fresh and tasty. We'd all recommend Coconuts On The Beach and gladly return for another visit.

A Hidden Gem in Cocoa Beach – Can’t Wait to Go Back for the Full Experience! We recently visited Lazy Turtle in Cocoa Beach, and while our timing wasn’t perfect, our experience was absolutely wonderful! Unfortunately, we had just had a late breakfast before arriving, so we weren’t particularly hungry when we got there. At the time, we didn’t realize that Lazy Turtle offers some truly amazing food—something we only came to appreciate once we saw the dishes being served to other tables! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm smiles and outstanding customer service. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. It’s always a great feeling when a place makes you feel right at home, and Lazy Turtle certainly does that. The ambiance was fantastic—clean, well-maintained, and situated in an absolutely stunning location. Since the weather was nice, we opted to sit out on the patio, which was a perfect choice. The view, the fresh breeze, and the relaxed atmosphere made it the ideal spot to unwind. Even though we weren’t planning on eating, we couldn’t resist ordering some drinks to enjoy the scenery. The drinks were well-made, refreshing, and just what we needed to complement the laid-back beach vibe. But then, as we looked around and saw the food being brought to other tables, we couldn’t help but feel like we were missing out. We finally decided that we had to try something, so we went with the oysters—and WOW, what a great decision! They were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The quality was outstanding, and it made us regret having eaten beforehand. If the oysters were this good, we can only imagine how incredible the rest of the menu must be! Watching the waitstaff bring out dishes to other tables only made us wish we had arrived with an empty stomach. The food looked absolutely mouthwatering, and you could tell that every plate was carefully prepared with fresh ingredients. The seafood dishes, in particular, caught our attention, and we knew right away that we’d have to come back to fully explore their menu. All in all, we had a fantastic time at Lazy Turtle. Even though we didn’t get to try as much as we wanted, we still left with a great impression—thanks to the excellent service, the inviting atmosphere, and the small taste of their food that left us wanting more. Next time, we’ll make sure to come hungry so we can dive into their menu properly! If you're in Cocoa Beach and looking for a great place to eat, drink, and relax, Lazy Turtle should definitely be on your list. We can’t wait to return and give it the full experience it deserves! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommended!

Wonderful experience- amazing food and service. You definitely get what you pay for here, which is very high quality and fresh food. The fish was extremely fish, caught locally, and you could taste the flakiness and freshness throughout. I highly recommend to start with the grouper bites- so delicious! My husband and I went with the chef specials for that day and they did not disappoint. The cocktails were tasty and strong, as well! Our server, Chris, was extremely attentive and kind. Can't wait to go back here!

The food and service here was amazing. I hope we get to eat here again. They bring out these complimentary things that look like hush puppies covered in powdered sugar. They were delicious. The calamari here was the best I've ever had. Not super chewy like I've had before. My daughter got the lobster tacos and they were so good.

On the menu there is an option to buy a round of drinks for the kitchen… it was a no brainer. The food was immaculate. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. The cake was light and not too sweet. The flatbread was out of this world - someone teach me to make that. I’ll be back and you should go too. Cheers to our waiter, Ben! And to the chef (I assume he has a little rat under his hat controlling his movements)!

Breakfast here was amazing, we loved everything. Our waiter Liam was awesome, very knowledgeable of everything on the menu. The place is cozy, but definitely worth our short wait.

Really delicious chicken Caesar salad. My friend loved her burger with gluten free option. Nice outdoor seating available and fun game area for the kids. Really sweet server. Very reasonable prices.

Such a great place! A build your own taco, burrito, and bowl place that has vegetarian options with just veggies or jackfruit! The jackfruit was delicious! Small place but lots of atmosphere and flavor! The employees were patient while we tried to decide what we wanted and were very friendly and welcoming! We loved it and will be back if we are ever in Coco Beach again! Thank you, Roc the Guac!

Everything was delicious! The waitress was very knowledgeable about their fish of the day and how they tasted. Our food was fresh and cooked perfectly. Even the kids enjoyed their fish! The kabobs were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The beans had great flavor. Their taters had a nice light spice to them and weren’t overly seasoned. The shrimp Cuban was extremely flavorful! The birds got really close while eating outside but never tried to snatch our food from us. It was so fun watching the fishermen bring in their catches of the day. They were kind and let the kids watch them clean their fish and my kids enjoyed getting to help. The atmosphere is very family friendly and super inviting.

This place is a gem! A slice of New England Coast brought to Cocoa Beach to share with locals & visitors 😎👍 Started with: -Expresso Martini's -Shrimp & Clam Corn Chowder -One pound of Steamer Clams w/Buttah' Entrées: -New England (chilled) Lobsta' Roll on a tosted buttered bun with sweat potatoes -New England (chilled) Lobsta Roll on a toasted buttered bun with Hush puppies Dessert: -Banana Cheesecake with whip Cream The food presentation, preparation and service were all excellent. Each course was delicious. The chowder was loaded, creamy, and not overly rich with a hint of black pepper. Steamer's were excellent and tender, lobster rolls were plump with meat and the rolls were grilled to perfection. Hush puppies and sweat potatoes fries were done up perfect and came with a nice ranch & horse radish dip. The Banana cream chease pie slice came was amazing with an excellent crust and had chunks of banana within. I would definitely recommend to all and those from New England whom haven't been home in a while (Owners are from Kittery, Maine). 5*****

I absolutely love it here. I love the piña colada mix they use, the food is all increible, and it super close to the beach. The staff if amazing and this is my nrw favorite bar in the area!

During a very hot day here, we found this great spot. Entering the restaurant we were surprised at the atmosphere and how well it set the mood. We each ordered a different dish to share amongst the group. We had a child with us and surprisingly he tried many different things. The staff was attentive and offered great recommendations. Authentic, fresh, light, and pleasant! I would rate them higher if I could. Very child friendly without giving up the experience one but. Thank you for making our experience a wonderful and memorable one. Food can be a great bond between friends and memories. We will remember this place well!

This place was highly recommended. We drove 1-1/2 hours from Kissimmee (where we were on vacation) to go to the beach and decided to eat at Slow and Low. We weren't disappointed. We ordered the pork and brisket combo with corn muffins, fried okra and a baked sweet potato, a Mexican chicken bowl, baby back ribs with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, and a brisket sandwich with cole slaw on it and tots for the side. Everything was delicious. The waiter was nice and attentive. We don't typically get dessert, but decided to try some. We ordered the chocolate Oreo cake, deep fried banana split and deep fried bread pudding. The first two were good, but oh my goodness, the deep fried bread pudding is DIVINE. It was worth the trip in itself.

Was very nice place to eat. The food was really good. We have the broiled fish sandwich and hamburger and the bread on both was really fresh and soft. The macaroni was amazing, one of the best I had ever eaten. The atmosphere was “different” really unique and inviting and our service was spot on. Didn’t have to wait for refills and everything was perfect. If you want a good place to eat try the Preacher.

I'm a HUGE ice cream fiend and I must say, this is one of my favorite ice cream shops I've ever been to! The ice cream is so smooth and creamy- you can tell it's very high-quality. The prices are really fair too- about $5-6 for the 2 scoops. You have to come here!

Great place to sit down, relax, and have a meal or a drink (or both). Nice atmosphere along with a nice ocean breeze. Food was great! I had the fried shrimp with fries, which to me were more like small seasoned potatoes wedges. Both were tasty. My wife got the Kahakai firecracker shrimp tacos.(also tasty). Our children got the Honey Dusted Nashville chicken sandwich, a sushi roll and a southwest bowl. Food was delicious. Service was great! We will more than likely come back on our next trip.

This place was AWESOME!!! Great home cooked meals. The best grits I've ever had.... in my life r. It's better than what I make at home. Phenomenal food and customer service. Shout out to our server CATHY. My daughter and grandson ordered chicken and waffles. They had 3-4 huge pieces of "chicken tenders" and delectable fluffy waffles. Will definitely visit again! Also, they serve some alcohol beverages. And have different specials daily. Thank you Southern Charm Cafe for a great experience

Super friendly, locals place. Lots of bar seating and high and low top tables. Food is excellent and lots of beer and alcohol selection. The cauliflower wings were excellent. Lots of vegan choices, but we went with meat!!! Lots of meat! My son had the Exotic half pound burger that was Bison. I guess they rotate that meat voice. I had the French dip which was no Kidding actual roast beef sliced thin. Real meat not a pressed loaf! My bride had dynamite grilled chicken sandwich and it was also quite tasty. The local beer was also great. George was our server, but suspect he was a manager; slow Sunday night and I think he cut staff back which is nice, especially since slow nights are when service and food tend to drop in most places, but not here! Everything was awesome and food was professional. Would recommend!

As my daughter said 10 hundred stars for Taneshia and the food. After a beach day on vacation we stopped in for lunch at this spot that was close to us. Great live DJ, amazing food and drinks smiles all around!

What a wonderful whimsical and pleasant place! As soon as you walk in you’re drawn to all the details and decor. Beautiful colors and artistic imprints. It had been a long day and we were looking for a filling meal. I had the GF Angus Sirloin medium rare with garlic herb butter, broccolini, & garlic mashed potatoes. It was delicious and satisfied exactly what I was looking for.

We were blown away by how delicious the food was! They very accommodating of our dietary restrictions. We’ve always felt ~meh~ about most of the Asian restaurants in the Brevard area, but feel strongly enough to call Nosh one of our favorites after dining there just once. The balance of sweet,spicy,tangy was just spot on with the drunken noodles. We will definitely be back. Pictures below don’t do the food justice. In order they are Tofu Drunken Noodles (no egg), Veggie Sushi Roll and Vegetable Mango Yellow Curry.

Enjoyed a really good Cuban sandwich here. The bread was freshly toasted and tasted like garlic butter. Loved the bright pickles and mustard with the ham, pork and mild Swiss cheese. Service was professional and attentive. Also plenty of AC.

I am a review reader and everyone was spot on! We are here on work orders from Virginia and decided to try out "Flavors of India" based on their terrific reviews and let me tell you, it was phenomenal!!! Definitely make this a top priority on your places to eat. Can't go wrong whatever you choose on the menu. ENJOY!

Amazing experience overall! The name of the restaurant says it all. We went for early dinner. Finding the place was a little tricky. We missed it twice and had to go back around the block. As you are coming on N. Orlando ave., the restaurant is on the left. There’s parking available along the avenue. As we entered we really enjoyed the nice ambience, and romantic atmosphere with dimmed lighting and real candles on the tables. Service was excellent. Our waitress, Rachel explained everything clearly. We shared the seared artichoke salad, which was delicious, with a not overpowering nice dressing. My wife had the salmon special, accompanied by a rock shrimp, salmon and sea bass cake. I had the paella. Both dishes were delicious and both presentations were beautiful. Thank you Chef Jason. Timing between beverage, appetizer, and entrees was perfect. As the evening progressed, the restaurant became quickly filled, and of course, the noise level highly increased as expected. We really enjoyed our time here, and we are looking forward to come back soon. We highly recommend it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Loved It! Whiskey and Grind is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed night out or a casual get-together. The food was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The drink menu had a great variety, especially if you’re a whiskey lover. What really made our experience memorable was our server, Helen. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely made us feel like VIPs. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommend checking this place out—and if you’re lucky enough to have Helen as your server, you’re in for a great time!

** Chocolate Cake Slice** It's absolutely perfect. 6 bucks huge slice !!! The girl who was working so polite and friendly. Exactly how I expected a little beach bakery to be. I also got a CC cookie. I haven't tried it yet. But if it's like that slice, I won't regret it. Grab a slice of cake and enjoy it with someone. You don't regret the 6 dollars

We stopped by the Cocoa Beach Pier early in the afternoon while exploring the area and were pleasantly surprised. The pier itself is fantastic, a vibrant mix of eateries, shops, and great ocean views, all right on the beautiful, pristine beach. The beach atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a stroll or simply soaking in the coastal vibe. We were able to park right out front, which was convenient, though it cost $20. We didn’t really look for other parking options, but the ease of access made it worth it for us. Overall, it's a great spot to take in the scenery, grab a bite, and enjoy a classic Florida beach experience!

This is a must-visit place for its location and fresh seafood. The sunset is amazing from the outdoor seating at the restaurant. The best part is that they have a pier you can wait at before or after you dine. The outdoor seating is spacious and decor is very nice. Service was good and the food was as well. We ordered seafood lasagna and it was delicious. Stuffed flounder was ok, it would have been better with a lemony sauce..

We really enjoyed our dinner here. The decor is excellent - like an Olive Garden, but more natural and intimate. The service was EXCELLENT. Our waitress was very personable and simply did a great job. Finally, the food was delicious. We were in Cocoa Beach for a week and this was the best restaurant we visited during that time.

This restaurant is a Cocoa Beach classic, been around for years. My wife and I stopped in for lunch today, our last visit was a long time ago. We walked in, were greeted with a tray full of chips, salsa, and set-ups. You order at the counter, and pay, lunch is brought to your table. We snacked on chips and salsa, very good, while we waited for our meals. The staff refilled our drinks and brought lunch. I had an enchilada/chili relleno combo that came on two plates, my wife had a Magnum, a large burrito filled with chicken, covered in sauce and cheese, served hot. Everything was very good, and we ate as much as we could, great portions. Fun time, with drinks the tab was just under 37$ before tip. We will be back!

The gentleman that helped us knew the pizza inside and out. Not to mention that the Grandma Slice was my favorite hands down. With their housemade mozzarella paired with their crust, follows with crunch in every bite. Best pizza I’ve had!! 😋

This was a random visit and turned out to be one of the best neopolitan pizza experiences I’ve ever had in Florida. The crust was airy, flavorful, simply amazing. They use the freshest ingredients, they have authentic Italian beers and wine and going back to the pizza it’s also so thin and packed with flavor that soothes your soul. This will be my go to place every time I’m in Cocoa beach

My family and I had a great dinner eating at Sergio’s Tacos. The food was delicious and generous! Service was excellent providing good recommendations on what turned out to be a delicious meal. My kids loved the quesadillas. Plenty of meats to try in your tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. the place is colorful and comfortable to enjoy a nice meal.

Best service from a wonderful group. Our waitress, Tez was super amazing and accommodating. Food was delicious. The bourbon chicken skillet was more delicious than I remembered from other locations. My matey ordered the Beetlejuice burger, loving it so much they wanted another burger as the side 😋. Such a lovely good place to spend your time. 😍

Good food. I like raisin toasts; hash brown; eggs. Waitress Sam Biscuit was so nice. I like atmosphere. You guys doing a good job. Thank you. I like Waffle House.

As a party of 5 we were seated immediately and provided superb service our entire stay. We were guided here by the reviews and we were not disappointed. Chips, salsa and homemade guacamole (outstanding), I would highly recommend the homemade Orchata as your beverage! We ordered 5 different entrées which were great portions and had amazing flavor. Finished off with Tres Leche and Flan which was superb. Would definitely recommend and would return for the great food and service.

Great spot for pizza, we had a pizza and garlic knots. It was great, the beer prices were really cheap too. Great service and great value.

Outstanding hand-tossed pizza! This establishment doesn't look like much from the outside and the interior is pretty run down but the margarita pizza was hands down the best margarita pizza I have ever tasted. It's rare that a pizza place gets all 4 aspects of a pizza correct (crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings) but these guys nailed all of them! Our waiter said they make everything from scratch and it shows. Service was good. We went at a time when it wasn't busy and waited an average amount of time for our pizza.

Went in there today. They were so busy. The people in there were getting everything out as fast as they could. They were down an espresso machine and still were making drinks fast. The food was coming out fast and the staff was so friendly and helpful. There's a new General Manager in the store and she is so sweet! She is right there with them on the floor when it's busy! One of the best Dunkins I've been to in this area!!!

This is one of the best McDonald’s in Brevard. It’s extremely clean, and the service is fast.

On our visit we had great service. We were stopping by the area for an over night stay. Saw this Pizza Hut close to the hotel. We had the pizza /wings meal. No better pizza than Pizza Hut pizza. The wings are boneless and were great. They have booth seating with lighting over the tables. Friendly staff.

Tried to order lunch today. The cashier did his job but that was then end. Ordered two meals, nothing fancy. The food just stopped coming out of the back. The manager was out hanging banners on the windows and the main cook was having a break down. 6 customers waited 20 minutes for their food. One customer asked for the manager and she comes to the counter all pissed off and arguing with customers. I go to Taco Bell for quick food not bad attitudes.

One lady working the whole store and she was rocking it!!! She was very friendly and went above and beyond. Making sure everything was done right. 5 out of 5!!!

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, great value for money. Seating with ocean views.