DIRTY BIRDS TIKI BAR & GRILL

Health grade
A · 100/100
Brevard County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.8 ★ · 1,556 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
May 2026

It ranks among the cleanest kitchens in Brevard County. The last inspection (May 6, 2026) came back spotless. Menus here flag options for dairy-free, keto, and paleo diners.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Brevard County

Get directions Call (321) 613-2580

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
142 MINUTEMEN CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Restaurant, Tiki bar
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 stars (1556 reviews)
Seats
294
Phone
(321) 613-2580
Website
Official website
Photo of DIRTY BIRDS TIKI BAR & GRILL
Photo: Dirty Birds Tiki Bar & Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 1,556 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 29 reviews. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.3 stars. Wait times is the next most common subject, in 24% of reviews (averaging 3.1).

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (21 of 29). The split is 23 positive to 4 negative across 29 rated reviews, with 2 in the middle.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was May 6, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 100% of the restaurants we score. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 29 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Great place for a happy hour or family dinner great vibes great food

  • June 29, 2026

    We loved it...5 of us Friday nite 6/26...7:30 pm to 9:30 Good band Good DJ Afterwards Drinks and food was good Service was slightly off...but i think its because it is new but we got through it Loved the deck up top the bar..the lawn area.. .Aviance was Perfect Lighted Tikis too Even had room to dance We will be back...I was visting from the West cosst of Florida I wish we had this over by me too LMS Note-Coconuts arcoss the street was closed...very odd...all lights off but the Beachside bar.across from Coconuts was open..Had an Amazing band Just saying

  • June 29, 2026

    Overall great experience here. DJ Apache was on point with his music selection, drinks were strong & reasonably priced, staff was friendly & personable with fast service. So much seating! Inside, outdoor, and rooftop bars! Great place to grab a drink - super close to the beach if you want to take a walk after! Deff about to be my new spot!

  • June 28, 2026

    We went with a group of friends for my boyfriend’s birthday and our server was Stella both nights we went. She was amazing and so sweet. She kept checking on us and made sure we didn't need any other drinks. We didnt end up eating here besides some fries and nachos, which were both good. I dont recommend the Caribbean Jerk meatballs. Bartenders are all super nice and loved the DJ!!! Great time

  • June 27, 2026

    Such a cute tiki bar! It isn't on the beach, but just across the road. We stopped here for some lunch and the staff was super friendly! The band playing was great, the music was low enough to be in the background and not overshadow anything else. The food was good and a reasonable price. I got the shrimp po-boy and my husband got the brisket grilled cheese double stacked. The ONLY downside is the inside and rooftop were both closed while we were there. There was a high top bar with fans in the corner and each table had an umbrella and we sat in the shade, but it didn't stop us from sweating a little.

  • June 27, 2026

    Channel was superb as usual! We will be back as usual!

  • June 27, 2026

    Channel was awesome!!!!

  • June 27, 2026

    Tyla made my experience so amazing. First time in Florida and wanted to watch my country play in the World Cup and she made it happen. Amazing customer service

  • June 27, 2026

    Super fun place! Sammi gave us great service

  • June 27, 2026

    The drinks are not cheap but they are delicious. Staff is super nice.

  • June 27, 2026

    Will be going here a lot!!

  • June 26, 2026

    We stopped by Dirty Birds while visiting Cocoa Beach because the atmosphere looked fun, and honestly, that ended up being the best part of the experience. The staff was friendly, and our server apologized several times because the dinner rush hit all at once. We appreciated the communication and know that busy nights happen. That said, everything took quite a while, from getting drinks to receiving our food. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing. It was dry, lacked flavor, and just didn’t live up to the great vibe of the restaurant. It’s a place with a really cool atmosphere, and I wanted to love it, but the food just didn’t match the experience. Hopefully it was just an off night because the location and overall vibe have a lot of potential.

  • June 25, 2026

    My family and I visit Cocoa Beach every summer. I read the reviews before eating at Dirty birds. I honestly have no idea how they have good reviews for the food. The atmosphere was awesome and our server was great. The food was horrendous from the appetizers to dinner. We ordered shrimp ceviche which was bland, I myself ordered the Mahi with dirty rice and vegetables. I took 1 bite of each and left the food of how tasteless it was. My son and sister ordered the chicken teriyaki which was a chicken breast with some sauce on it. Out of our table of 10 only 1 person enjoyed thier food. I was charged for my plate but was returned the funds of that 1 plate after I said something. The GM was totally oblivious on what's going on and just smiled. SUPER DISAPPOINTED!

  • June 24, 2026

    Way too expensive for what you get and not enough space indoors. Service took a while.

  • June 24, 2026

    I came here for my birthday! I had a blast met wonderful people. I sat with the manager and we talked all night. Thor made me his amazing specialty drinks.♥️ Anyone visiting Melbourne needs to go here!!!

  • June 23, 2026

    Worst food and cocktail

  • June 22, 2026

    Huge improvement over the former Area 142 space and the perfect addition to downtown Cocoa Beach! Hits the sweet spot between FLA-style chickee hut tiki bar outside and 50s/60s secret tiki bar inside. HUGE bar, corner stage, and LOTS of outdoor seating (both sunny and shady) downstairs, rooftop bar with bar seating and sunny patio seating, and a cool (literally and figuratively) old-school tiki bar vibe inside. Extensive drink (with tiki favs and signature cocktails, beer, wine, seltzers) and food menu, great staff (with new and familiar 4th Street faces), and a great spot, directly across the street from world-famous Cocoa Beach, for wasting away an afternoon and/or evening! UPDATE: Come on Dirty Birds, we need a Dirty Birds pelican tiki mug! Crappy hotel tiki bar J. Birds (just N on A1A) had their tiki mug (sculpted by Scott "Flounder" Scheidly) release party June 21st, so it is your turn!

  • June 21, 2026

    Anthony was great

  • June 21, 2026

    It was ok. Nothing to write about.

  • June 21, 2026

    Heartbreaking. Imagine finally choosing yourself for one night after working all day 7 days a week, only to have that moment taken away by someone on a power trip. June 20th at around 11:20pm I was not allowed in. Short guy with beard claiming to be the general manager checked my South Carolina driver’s license and deemed it fake because it did not have a hologram. How embarrassing that someone in that position lacks the knowledge to properly assess information right in front of him: the issue date, expiration date, the fact that IDs vary by state, and that I am clearly over 21. (He didn’t even have a scanner to verify it) I’m 27 years old, by myself and simply wanted to dance for a bit. I've even been here three other times. I carry myself confidently, and it felt like that rubbed him the wrong way as for some odd reason he added that they are about to close (with 40 minutes still left) . like okay? If my ID was really the issue, why bring that up? That's when it started feeling less like an ID concern and more like bruised ego behavior. I'm not even angry, I’m genially sad. I drove all the way out here looking forward to a night for myself and ended up walking the beach instead. I hope that power trip made you feel better, because it came at the expense of someone who finally took one night away from work to enjoy herself.. So if you’re a woman who carries herself well.. bring extra identification because apparently not everyone with this job title has the maturity or…

  • June 21, 2026

    The atmosphere was okay. Anthony made our night. Drinks recommendations were great. He knew the menu like no other. Great server. Would come back just for Anthony! Food was not as good as the drinks.

  • June 21, 2026

    It was Anthony, he was the man, knew everything about the menu and took our preferences into consideration. I have never had a better experience in Cocoa Beach than at Dirty Birds with Anthony. I wish there were more parties and events like this in the area.

  • June 21, 2026

    Food could definitely be better!! I have been here before the brisket grilled cheese and a pasta dish was the best. HOWEVER ANTHONY is the BEST bartender and server. He made the best recommendations. He did so well & was so personable!

  • June 21, 2026

    Anthony is the man. He was 3/3 on recommendations. He knew everything about the menu. Great service overall and amazing experience with Anthony as my server! Nobody moving like Anthony!

  • June 21, 2026

    First time here. Had a great time. Anthony was great. Very attentive, personable and overall great waiter. We’ll be back.

  • June 21, 2026

    Anthony was the absolute BEST! Busy night, but he was on top of it.

  • June 21, 2026

    Food was good, ambiance was amazing. Service was slightly slow. All in all, a good experience. Definitely will return.

  • June 21, 2026

    Anthony was awesome. Wish the rooftop was open throughout the week!

  • June 20, 2026

    Anthony was great. The place looks fantastic and the food is delicious. Highly recommend!

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 25% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11 PM
Friday
11 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 6, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. May 5, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  3. May 1, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    5 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  4. October 13, 2025 · Food-Licensing Inspection

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided

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: May 6, 2026