Author Topic: Launch Viewing and local advice for the Cocoa Beach/Rockledge/Titusville (Read 25358 times)

kevin-rf · « **on:** 10/01/2009 03:02 pm »

I'm in the Cocoa Beach/Rockledge/Titusville area for the week and was wondering if any of the space coast locals could recommend some good "local" places to eat. I'm thinking seafood... Say Red Lobster on 520 and I will know the sun has gotten to you

Thanks,

Chris if to far off topic, feel free to delete...

NASAJim · « **Reply #1 on:** 10/01/2009 03:09 pm »

Grills in Port Canaveral is good (seafood), Roberto's (Cuban) in downtown Cocoa Beach is excellent, and Goombay's in Satellite Beach (south of Patrick AFB) is also very good (grilled skewers of seafood, chicken, etc).

kevin-rf · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/01/2009 03:18 pm »

Thanks, gives me some dining options when I go foraging today.

The Gills menu looks good : http://www.grillsseafood.com/menu.php

Ray Todd · « **Reply #3 on:** 10/01/2009 03:50 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 10/01/2009 03:02 pm

I'm in the Cocco Beach/Rockledge/Titusville area for the week and was wondering if any of the space coast locals could recommend some good "local" places to eat. I'm thinking seafood... Say Red Lobster on 520 and I will know the sun has gotten to you

Thanks,

Chris if to far off topic, feel free to delete...

In September, my family ate several times at a place called Dogs on 520. Its in the same parking lot as Walmart.

Great/wonderful food.

Ray.

smith5se · « **Reply #4 on:** 10/01/2009 04:45 pm »

When I was down there this past August, a few of us ate at a resturant called Sunset Grill right on Banana River; Food was good, and recommended by the info lady at KSC. Can't remember exactly where, but was only a 15 minute drive south.

Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** 10/01/2009 05:36 pm »

Thai Thai
Daisen
Tokyo Steak house

Jim · « **Reply #6 on:** 10/01/2009 05:36 pm »

Quote from: smith5se on 10/01/2009 04:45 pm

When I was down there this past August, a few of us ate at a resturant called Sunset Grill right on Banana River; Food was good, and recommended by the info lady at KSC. Can't remember exactly where, but was only a 15 minute drive south.

just east on 520 off of A1A

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #7 on:** 10/01/2009 05:39 pm »

Dixie Crossroads on Garden Street in Titusville as excellent seafood.

Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** 10/01/2009 05:40 pm »

Quote from: ChrisGebhardt on 10/01/2009 05:39 pm

Dixie Crossroads on Garden Street in Titusville as excellent seafood.

Locals avoid it

kevin-rf · « **Reply #9 on:** 10/01/2009 05:41 pm »

Quote from: Jim on 10/01/2009 05:36 pm

Thai Thai
Daisen
Tokyo Steak house

Was wondering where Thai Thai ranked, tried it tuesday. Good quanities, but okay sushi. Will have to try the other two. Thanks.

Damon Hill · « **Reply #10 on:** 10/01/2009 05:42 pm »

Quote from: Jim on 10/01/2009 05:40 pm

Quote from: ChrisGebhardt on 10/01/2009 05:39 pm
Dixie Crossroads on Garden Street in Titusville as excellent seafood.

Locals avoid it

Yeah, they hate waiting in the long lines. I highly recommend the rock shrimp platter.

Jim · « **Reply #11 on:** 10/01/2009 05:44 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 10/01/2009 05:41 pm

Was wondering where Thai Thai ranked, tried it tuesday. Good quanities, but okay sushi. Will have to try the other two. Thanks.

There are Thai Thai's in Cocoa Village and Sat Beach

Jim · « **Reply #12 on:** 10/01/2009 05:46 pm »

Quote from: Damon Hill on 10/01/2009 05:42 pm

Yeah, they hate waiting in the long lines. I highly recommend the rock shrimp platter.

Better food else where, with better service and condiments that aren't package like ketchup packets.

kraisee · « **Reply #13 on:** 10/01/2009 05:57 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 10/01/2009 03:18 pm

Thanks, gives me some dining options when I go foraging today.

The Gills menu looks good : http://www.grillsseafood.com/menu.php

Myself, I'd go to Fishlips just next door.

Gregory's Steak & Seafood down in Cocoa Beach is well worth a visit.

Thai Thai's is great for Sushi, so too is Siam Orchid.

If you want food on the beach, head for the Cocoa Beach Pier, there is a variety of restaurants there (Saturday & Sunday lunch is *BUSY*).

In downtown Titusville, I really enjoy going to Kloiber's Cobbler Eatery.

I always recommend Cafe Margo in Cocoa Village on the mainland -- there are no better restaurants in the whole region IMHO (Fusion Bistro was actually even better, but they closed

). I warn you that your wallet will get quite a bit lighter in there though

Ross.

mixologist07 · « **Reply #14 on:** 10/01/2009 05:58 pm »

Grills Seafood is one of my must-hits everytime I'm in the KSC area. Great food and reasonable prices. There's a couple other small places in Port Canaveral that are great, as well.

If you're in the mood for a great sit-down meal, one of my favorite restaurants anywhere is Pompano Grill in Cocoa Beach. It's a one-man operation in the kitchen, very fresh fish (the owner fishes for some of it personally, the rest is all sourced from local Port Canaveral fishermen) prepared extremely well. Great steaks and house-made desserts, as well.

kevin-rf · « **Reply #15 on:** 10/02/2009 01:12 am »

Grills is a keeper, liked it better than thai thai (the one by sat beach). Thanks

btw. Whats with all these lobster shacks in Florida?

mike robel · « **Reply #16 on:** 10/02/2009 11:23 am »

I really like Paul's Smokehouse on US 1 in Titusville. It is right across the river from LC39 and it gives you a pleasent view. Good food, good sized portions, friendly staff, and not expensive.

Gene DiGennaro · « **Reply #17 on:** 10/02/2009 12:59 pm »

Shuttles Bar&Grill, next to SpaceShirts on Merrrit Island. Food is decent, but I liked the stuff on the walls.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #18 on:** 10/02/2009 11:30 pm »

Quote from: Jim on 10/01/2009 05:46 pm

Quote from: Damon Hill on 10/01/2009 05:42 pm

Yeah, they hate waiting in the long lines. I highly recommend the rock shrimp platter.

Better food else where, with better service and condiments that aren't package like ketchup packets.

When's the last time you were there? I was just there last week. Good food, good service, and ketchup in a bottle.

robertross · « **Reply #19 on:** 10/02/2009 11:33 pm »

The question I would like to know (for my trip next November), is where is the best steak/chicken? I don't eat seafood. Quality, not quantity.