Coa by Howie D
Editor's pick: chef-driven Modern New American with global influences, served as shareable plates, plus craft cocktails. Chef Eric Basta.
Cocoa Beach Bars & Restaurants
Our picks, new openings and what's coming to Cocoa Beach, including Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach.
Our Picks in Cocoa Beach 18
Drifters Surf Restro
A family-run, 22-seat gem from owners Katie and Danny Clark pairing handmade sushi with an ever-changing coastal blackboard menu; one of Florida Today's notable 2025 openings.
KOKO Japanese Pub
Brevard's first Michelin Guide restaurant (Recommended, May 2026): Japanese-fusion omakase and bento.
Pompano Grill
Refined Cocoa Beach dining (Wagyu, pastas, seafood, wine) that shows up on Space Coast fine-dining shortlists.
Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana
True Naples-style pies with airy wood-fired crusts, plus Neapolitan favorites you rarely see locally, like salsiccia e friarielli (sausage and broccoli rabe) and a mortadella-and-pistachio white pie. Florida Today included it among Brevard's 20 best pizza spot
Pappagallo's Pizza
👀 Water view
A beachside fan favorite on A1A with homemade dough and sauce, rated 4.8 of 5 across 3,292 reviews as shown on DiscoverHappyHours. Florida Today's 2026 list noted its ocean view.
The Alibi Cocktails & Bites
The only spot we found with a whole menu section devoted to espresso martinis: a house version with Mr Black coffee liqueur and vanilla liqueur, plus salted caramel, coconut and cookie butter twists, at a craft bar 2026 reviewers call one of the Space Coast's
Dirty Birds Tiki Bar & Grill
A tropical cinnamon-and-coconut take on the espresso martini, served at the tiki bar Florida Today covered ahead of its 2025 opening, with two rooftop bars.
4th Street Fillin Station
A well-built espresso martini on Tito's and Mr. Black with a salted-caramel upgrade, at a laid-back Cocoa Beach gastrobar.
Boardroom Cocoa Beach
A charcuterie and wine bar whose online menu lists a Maple Spice Espresso Tini; diners praise its house-made espresso martini, including at Sunday brunch.
Carib Brewery USA (321 Lime House taproom)
Crafting beer since 1997 (as Florida Beer Company until 2021), pouring 20+ beers and ciders at its 321 Lime House taproom.
The Mermaid House Cafe & Wine Bar
A beachside cafe and wine bar with international wines, tastings, light bites, live music, a book club and a new patio.
Cork + Table
An independent wine bar and bottle shop pouring boutique wines from small, organic and family-owned producers, with small plates, sandwiches and Thursday tastings.
Zero Gravity Wine Bar
A space-themed wine bar and bottle shop with 24 rotating wines in self-serve dispensers, light bites, tastings and sip-and-paint nights.
Grounds & Grapes
A coffee shop by day that turns into a wine and beer lounge at night, steps from Ron Jon Surf Shop.
Rebellion Beachside Bar & Bistro
A chef-driven bistro with a wine bar feel: selected and natural wines, craft cocktails and wine dinners. Reservations are suggested Thursday to Saturday.
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
🌊 Waterfront seating👀 Water view
Seafood deck and tiki bar built on the water's edge of Sunrise Marina; open from breakfast on.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
🌊 Waterfront seating👀 Water view
Waterfront dining downstairs plus a covered patio, and an upstairs sun deck with a tiki bar.
Just Opened 1
Villon Roasters
Coffee, scratch bakery and breakfast/lunch, in the former Goombay's space.
Updated Tue, Oct 13 · AOL / Florida Today syndication
Coming Soon 8
- COMING SOONFire + Bloom Coastal Kitchen
Details
Listed on the Accelerate Brevard chamber ribbon-cutting calendar. Grand opening ribbon cutting scheduled Oct 28, 2026.
- COMING SOONPeaks Cafe
Details
New cafe planned for 1889 S Patrick Dr; the LLC was formed Aug 25, 2026. Plan review filed 2026-10-02; state status: In process. No opening date, menu or hours announced yet (plan review filed Oct 2, 2026).
- TEMPORARYSquid Lips
Details
Closed for the fall with a December 2026 return targeted (per Florida Today's September recap).
- PLANS FILEDREMODELDrifters Surf Restro
Details
Remodel of an existing restaurant (state plan review). Remodel plan filed 2026-09-04; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-09-17). Remodel plan approved with provisos Sep 17, 2026; no reopening date announced.
- LICENSE ISSUEDSunsetcafe01
Details
New state license issued (no seating). Licensed; opening date not published by the state.
- PLANS FILEDREMODELFishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Details
Remodel plan filed 2026-07-20; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-09-17). Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.
- LICENSE ISSUEDSurf Club Haus
Details
New state license issued (20 seats). Licensed; opening date not published by the state.
- LICENSE ISSUEDEllie's Deli
Details
New state license issued. Licensed; opening date not published by the state.
Closings 2
The Green Room Cafe
Closed Oct 17, 2026 after about 17 years.
Updated Sat, Oct 17 · Florida Today
Old Fish House
The state lists this license as delinquent: it expired 2026-04-01 and has not been renewed. This is NOT a confirmed closing: it may just be late paperwork or a sale.
A lapsed state license doesn't confirm the place has closed.
Updated Wed, Apr 1 · Florida DBPR active licenses
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