COCOA BEACH FISH CAMP GRILL
COCOA BEACH FISH CAMP GRILL is slipping. It still carries a C (79/100), but the trend across its recent inspections points down — worth a look at the history below before you go.
Its most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 cited 2 high-priority and 5 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 16% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 2,673 reviews.
Trend: declining · C (79/100)
Get directions Call (321) 613-4020
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (79/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 2 high-priority, 5 basic
- Address
- 5602 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Fish restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Live music bar
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (2673 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Avon By The Sea
- Seats
- 225
- Phone
- (321) 613-4020
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 65% of the 26 reviews. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.2 stars.
The split is 21 positive to 3 negative across 26 rated reviews, with 2 in the middle. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (15 reviews). One subject never comes up here: how clean the place looks.
The kitchen graded a C (79/100) on 2 high-priority and 5 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on February 17, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 16% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination and dishwashing facilities.
The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.
Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Amanda was an excellent server! Great service and great food
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Amanda is so great we love her. give her a raise!! 💗
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Amanda was the best server she needs a raise. we love her
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Food was great. Service great. Food was a little over priced but was good
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Great food. Found it on my last night in town. I would of come back again. Oh well next time!! Gator was wonderful, even my picky daughter liked it. Biggest chicken sandwich ever!!!
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We came to Cocoa for a few days after an exhausting Universal trip. My mom suggested we go here as she had been in the past. Well we loved it so much the first day that we ended up there all 3 days we were in town. The best staff around. Our waitress Mary Kate was the kindest and sweetest! Our experience with her is part of why we came back. Also, where else could you get $1 mimosas on a Sunday?!? Also as someone who loves Cajun food, highly suggest the gumbo. One last thing - the gator tank is adorable.
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Chrissy at Cocoa Beach Fish Camp Grill was our server, and she was absolutely amazing! She gave us five-star service across the board. She was so nice, sweet, attentive, and helpful the entire time. The shots were perfect — you couldn’t even taste the alcohol, but they were still just right. It really felt like paradise. Chrissy also gave us great tips on where to go next, like the Sandbar and other fun places uptown in Cocoa Beach, which we really appreciated. The environment inside the restaurant felt very family-oriented. There were kids singing karaoke, playing arcade games, and adults playing pool, so it had a lively and fun atmosphere. I will say, the songs I originally wanted to sing didn’t really fit the environment, but I still appreciated the overall vibe. Overall, it was a great experience with amazing service. Chrissy definitely deserves five stars across the board!
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Fried catfish sandwich good but too much bread and server tried hard but was not readily available but she was so sweet..atmosphere very fun but not a place for younger children after 8pm..drinks watered down.we dined in.
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For a fish camp I was surprised that they had no other seafood other than fish and a couple different shrimp orders
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Cool (elevated) fish camp vibe right across from the world famous Cocoa Beach pier! Great renovation from Durango's Steak House days inside and great outside backporch bar space as well. Best bolied peanuts (outside of fork-in-the-road old man in a pickup) and awesome menu, everything very good if not great. Best HH on the Cape, with 1/2 price on all drinks from 2-5 Mon to Fri and great daily specials (esp Wed rib night). Awesome staff (shout-out to Candice, Skylar, Tawney, Sierra, and Nikki) and awesome outside deck/bar, especially in the evenings when the sun is behind the building.
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This place has a GREAT atmosphere and the waitresses were so very nice. Such good food and good music. Definitely recommend!
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We stopped in because the place was packed, so we assumed the food would be great. Unfortunately, after talking with the other 12 people in our party, most were disappointed with their meals. My pulled pork sandwich was decent, though a bit fatty. The service was also lacking. Our waitress was inattentive and never offered drink refills. The water had such a strong chlorine taste that even the sodas tasted off. She didn't seem to notice or ask why several people barely touched their meals, including large bowls of mac and cheese, a salad, and a chicken sandwich. The restaurant was busy and clearly popular, but our experience didn't live up to the crowd. No live entertainment when we were there on a Friday for dinner, they had 2 pool tables that couldn't be used, and a few old games to play in the back room.
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Great food, had frog legs, mardi gras something or other and shrimp and grits. Super tasty and a LOT of food. Only reason a 4/5 on atmosphere is nothing on the restaurant it was more about me because I hate seeing people live streaming their meals which someone was. Will go back!
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14 of us visited on June 18th and unfortunately, down to the fountain drinks were so bad. Im giving it a 3 star because of the the staff and atmosphere. I hope whomever sees this review understands that they are doing their great staff and atmosphere a disservice by having food that tastes so bad. All 14 of us ranging from older to younger was ridiculously shocked. Also, please check the system for the drinks because everything taste like bad tap water with a hint of soda/juice.
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Great selection of food. Staff were reasonably attentive and the surroundings were pleasant.
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Always a good relaxing place
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What an awesome find right at our hotel! Our server Amanda was great, the food was as superb as the drinks, and the 50% off topped off the night! Our next visit will definitely be for the fresh gator bites!
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We had such a wonderful night at the Fish Camp Grill! Terrell was on Keys and was amazing! Our waitress was amazing! The food, best Mac and cheese I’ve ever had! Will definitely be back!
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Great spot! Food is amazing, and staff was wonderful!
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Food not great. The piano bar performance and atmosphere was excellent and very different for us
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Gumbo started out ok but quickly became too salty Cut back the slat and it would be great Wife loved the chicken sandwich Waitress was not very enthusiastic
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Best Burger ever!!
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What a super cool place to eat. The atmosphere, country music, friendly waitresses and servers. Food was amazing! I would highly recommend this place for those who are fisherman or outdoorsmen! It’s like dining inside of a Bass Pro Shops!
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Love it to the fullest, entertainment, service, food was so....good. just awesome. I can't wait to get back
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Great food, great service.
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Yuck. Never again
Overall Score
62 / 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 12 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 17, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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October 20, 2025 · Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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August 13, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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August 11, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
Safer options nearby
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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: February 17, 2026