Boardwalk Bar at Cocoa Beach Pier

4.2 ( 741 reviews )
$10–20
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, United States
+1 321-783-7549

The Boardwalk Bar at Cocoa Beach Pier is a captivating seafood eatery that perfectly complements its stunning oceanfront location at 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL. Its inviting atmosphere draws in both locals and visitors, making it a vibrant spot to unwind and savor delightful dishes.

Patrons sing praises for the fresh offerings, with standout selections like the poke bowl, grouper tacos, and lobster roll hitting high notes. Ella Z mentions the "fresh, tasty" poke bowl, while Evelyne Rouleau raves about the “best fried calamari and grouper tacos” they have ever tasted. The cocktails, including a highly recommended Miami Vice, are refreshingly crafted and reasonably priced, adding to the overall appeal.

The service at Boardwalk Bar is consistently noted as a highlight, with staff like Melissa receiving special mentions for their warm hospitality. Guests appreciate the combination of great food, signature drinks, and unbeatable views—a trifecta that enhances every visit.

While DJ Kinney warns of the changes since its corporate buyout and suggests some food items may cater more to tourists, the ambiance and well-trained staff ensure a pleasant experience overall. If you're in Cocoa Beach, this gem on the pier is not to be missed!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Boardwalk Bar at Cocoa Beach Pier

Ella Z
Jun 26,2025
Excellent place to relax, watch ocean, people, happening place. Enjoyed just taking it all in. Food was also good. Had poke bowl, it was fresh, tasty. Drinks were very reasonably priced.
Evelyne Rouleau
May 26,2025
My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to grab a quick drink and bite to eat, and were absolutely blown away by this place - an absolute gem!! The drinks were amazing - the Miami Vice was ON POINT. The fried calamari and the grouper tacos were, hand to god, the best we have ever had. Get them. Service was impeccable, shoutout to Melissa she was amazing. Perfect vibe, perfect food, perfect view... what else could you ask for? Don’t sleep on this place!! Vince & Eve * there were pigeons on the terrasse, but you’re outside, so ..... let them be and enjoy your time!
DJ Kinney
Apr 29,2025
You're not just paying for the view here. The drinks are well made and very good. And the staff is properly trained...mostly. I've been coming here since before the corporate buyout, and a lot of the character is gone, but it's a nice change to not have to deal with the low class service industry at most other bars. Very few food items are worth it, so you can skip those. They're mostly from frozen and prepped for the tourists on their way to or from cruises. In short, view, drinks, and competent friendly staff make this worth it. NOTE: the Google maps location is incorrect. It's on the actual pier. Not at the foot.
Alex Yac
Apr 27,2025
The view is amazing!. You can choose to sit in the bar, inside with AC or outside to feel the breeze! We ordered the lobster roll, grouper sandwich and cocktails! It was delicious! We went back 2 days later for the same food! The parking is overpriced 20 just for lunch so try to spend some time at the beach!
Neal Lewandowski
Apr 26,2025
Great place for food. It gets busy so be prepared to wait. The food is fantastic. Service was professional. Atmosphere was good. On day of our visit, it was windy so the extended part of peir was not accessible. They were also grooming the beach which is for a better experience for beach visitors and wasn't too distracting from a great meal. Shrimp, grouper, other plates were very well done and priced right (value).
Nicky Liberty
Apr 25,2025
We decided to take a quick day trip over to Cocoa Beach Pier and grabbed a late lunch here. The staff was extremely friendly. I got the Fried Calamari and the Southwest Bowl. The calamari was perfect! The steak was really good in the bowl, it was so filling I couldn’t finish it! Prices and portions were great!
Heather Trabucco
Apr 15,2025
The pier is a great place to grab a bite to eat in the shade, enjoying the ocean view and breezes. Staff is super attentive, friendly and food comes quickly. Drinks are cold, with lots of frozen options along with local beers. Shrimp tacos were great!
Kelley
Mar 8,2025
Stumbled upon this place and omg... the nest sushi we have ever had. So fresh and beautiful presentation. Would not expect such awesome food from a bar at the beach!

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