FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL is slipping. It still carries a B (86/100), but the trend across its recent inspections points down — worth a look at the history below before you go.
Its most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 29% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 9,099 reviews.
Trend: declining · B (86/100)
Get directions Call (321) 784-4533
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (86/100)
- Violations
- 5 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic
- Address
- 610 GLEN CHEEK DR, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Bar & grill, Restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (9099 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Port Canaveral
- Seats
- 500
- Phone
- (321) 784-4533
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The direction of travel is downward across these 15 reviews. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.4, so it reads as a strength. How long an order takes follows at 20% of reviews, where ratings average 2.3.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 9 of 15. What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 15 reviews. Of the 15 rated reviews, 11 sit at four stars or better and 4 at two or below.
The kitchen graded a B (86/100) on 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That result dates from January 29, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 29% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 15 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Food had hair in the gumbo . Food was horrible . Won’t be back
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Where do I start. We went in around 2:30 pm and waited at the front counter for about 5 minutes before being acknowledged. We were brought to our seats upstairs and immediately had our drink order taken. Drinks came out reasonably quick. After that it was almost 10 minutes before our food order was taken. I had the tacos. They were cold at the bottom and maybe room temp at the top at best. The only redeeming food was the fries. Despite living only 10 minutes down the road it felt like we were treated like tourists. The atmosphere felt like a college bar more than a major local restaurant. 0/5 would not recommend to anyone regardless if their local or visiting. Don’t waste your time.
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Nice place to sit by pier and watch cruise ships Little pricey.
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Great experience
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Excellent location, service and atmosphere. Low grade food unfortunately.
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Came highly recommended from a staff member at Ron Jon’s. Waitress suggested the crap cakes and they did not disappoint. Watched the massive cruise ships sail by. Highly recommend.
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Always great.
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We loved Fishlips the food was delicious and the service was amazing. Highly recommend coming here if you are in the area!
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Food was absolutely amazing and the service was quick.
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We walked in 10mins before 9pm to watch the USA game. We went to the bar in our jerseys. Clearly hoping to watch the USA game at 10pm. The bartender got us our drinks, took the time to up sell me on a souvenir USA cup. Then told us the kitchen closed in 7mins. We went head and rushed in an order. After we ordered and waited a min or two. They let us know that not only did the kitchen close in 7mins but the whole bar. Which would’ve been great info before ordering an appetizer and fries to watch the game with.
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The food was great and so was the service. The waitresses were friendly and helpful.
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Sat at the open air deck. I ordered a watermelon limeade with Titos...really refreshing. Wife had a cranberry mimosa. She ordered the Shrimp Capresee Cobb...it was so so wrong kind of Shrimp I had Chicken bacon burbon with Swiss sandwich ...it was out of this world good. Chicken was moist hot melted swiss and crispy bacon ..definitely would get it again also black beans and rice really nice flavor
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Amazing Korean Nachos and lobster Basque highly recommend
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Great bar/pub atmosphere (lots of TV’s with sports on, casual vibe) with many tasty options, including specialties of chef Fillip, like the clam chowder. Nice view of Port Canaveral - cruise ships, etc.
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We had a great time out on the deck. Good food while watching a dolphin swim by
Overall Score
65 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 29, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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September 30, 2025 · Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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September 25, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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September 24, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
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September 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
- HAMPTON INN & SUITES CAPE CANAVERAL CRUISE PORT
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: January 29, 2026