C J CANNONS

Health grade
A · 97/100
Indian River County rank
Safer than 74%
Diner rating
4.6 ★ · 2,223 reviews
Violations
3 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

It ranks safer than 74% of Indian River County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (February 5, 2026) noted just 3 basic violations. Menus here flag options for healthy diners.

A · 97/100 · safer than 74% of Indian River County

Get directions Call (772) 567-7727

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
3414 CHEROKEE DR, Vero Bch, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (2223 reviews)
Seats
143
Phone
(772) 567-7727
Website
Official website
Photo of C J CANNONS
Photo: C.J. Cannon's

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 2,223 reviews
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What diners say — our read

One subject runs through these 19 reviews more than any other: the staff. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.7 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, wait times appears most often — 26% of the corpus, averaging 5.0.

Of the 19 rated reviews, 17 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. A third strand, how food arrives, appears in 16% of them at 2.7 stars. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (17 of 19).

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (97/100), with 3 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was February 5, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 74% of the Indian River County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited handwashing and storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Excellent food, great atmosphere of a hidden gem, and very friendly, thoughtful staff! Would highly recommend the Natural Salad with Salmon or Shrimp if you love salads - it comes loaded with all the perfect, high-quality toppings. Meals always come with a dessert, so that is a nice bonus!

  • June 30, 2026

    Great staff & food!

  • June 27, 2026

    Came here with family for dinner and was really disappointed. None of the food had any flavor or seemed like it was fresh. The crab stuffed flounder was mushy (probably frozen?) and flavorless. The collard greens didnt taste like anything. The Mac N Cheese was just pre-made stouffers. You could only taste the peanuts in the chocolate pudding w/peanut butter crumble - the chocolate didnt taste like anything. The staff was friendly and the view of the airport is nice but the food was very low quality and none of it seemed fresh or homemade. Especially disappointing when paying $40 per person pre-tip. Ive heard this place has great breakfast but I cant see myself wanting to come back here after that experience.

  • June 20, 2026

    Had a fantastic experience at C.J. Cannons! The prime rib was absolutely phenomenal—cooked perfectly, flavorful, and one of the best I’ve had. What really made the visit stand out was our waitress, Paula. She was friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service from start to finish. Paula made sure everything was perfect, kept drinks filled, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. We’ll definitely be back, and we hope to see Paula again! Highly recommend the prime rib and asking for Paula if you’re lucky enough to have her as your server.

  • June 14, 2026

    I have never been disappointed eating here. If you are just here for a quick airport stop or a local looking for yummy food and a vintage airport vibe this is your place. Today had a craving for fruit. Oh and a yummy omelet! It was perfect. 👌

  • June 13, 2026

    The food is fabulous and the service was amazing. Our server, April, is a breath of fresh air. Southern charm and hospitality. Thanks April for making our lunch experience feel like you knew us🩷

  • June 13, 2026

    This was our second visit and we wanted to bring our kids after coming during Christmas a couple years ago! Love the whole vibe and April was an amazing server! Portions are large and the food is very good!

  • June 12, 2026

    One of my favorites! Potatoes and biscuits are amazing!

  • June 11, 2026

    Great location in Vero overlooking the flightline. Courteous service and mouth watering food! Try the primerib or the ribs, excellent! Family friendly and great atmosphere.

  • June 9, 2026

    So many delicious choices I must go back to try more. Great service and interesting aviation history decor.

  • June 8, 2026

    This is a great restaurant. It features home style cooking. The meat loaf was very good. And we got peach cobler for dessert. We are making this a regular stop when we visit Florida.

  • June 6, 2026

    Quick service. Got take out.

  • May 31, 2026

    Food was terrible steak had a weird taste and my prime rib was flavorless and boiled not a piece cut off the roast… it came out looking gray with a side of the saltiest au su so I definitely knew not fresh 😕. Ordered mushrooms as appetizers terrible… just dumped out of bag into deep fat fryer.. nasty flavorless. You people that recommend this place as having great food YOU never had and probably can’t make good food. Definitely won’t be back what a waste of money.

  • May 30, 2026

    WONDERFUL PLACE WITH GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND EXCELLENT HOST AND WAIT STAFF..THE MENU HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER..WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK.

  • May 24, 2026

    Very nice and comfortable spot for breakfast

  • May 20, 2026

    We had a great lunch! My husband got the Mexican salad and I got the havarti grilled cheese with pears and bacon. Delicious!

  • May 18, 2026

    Country fried steak and eggs w/ homemade biscuits. Excellent. And you’re at Vero Beach airport. What could be better?

  • May 14, 2026

    The food was so good! Took my wife for Mother’s Day. Super busy but not a long wait. Highly recommend.

  • May 13, 2026

    Fast friendly service, fantastic food, great atmosphere (aviation, old movies, and music). Every time I return to Florida I make a trip to C.J. Cannon's!

Overall Score

67 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 9 PM
Friday
7 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 2 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. February 5, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. August 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

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 5, 2026