Florida - Good Restaurants Near Kennedy Space Center

I'm heading over to east central Florida next month in the hopes of catching the shuttle launch. Any suggestions on good places to eat in the area?

Try Dixie Crossroads http://dixiecrossroads.com. They are an institution in the area and I have heard nothing bad about them. I must admit, however, that I have never been there. Check out their Tripadvisor reviews http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60751-d466905-Reviews-Dixie_Crossroads-Titusville_Florida.html.

Try Dixie Crossroads http://dixiecrossroads.com. They are an institution in the area and I have heard nothing bad about them. I must admit, however, that I have never been there. Check out their Tripadvisor reviews http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60751-d466905-Reviews-Dixie_Crossroads-Titusville_Florida.html.

Assuming you're not looking for anything fancy, Dixie Crossroads is a good place for local seafood. Their specialty is rock shrimp broiled in the shell. As Vic mentioned, they're a local institution, and can get very busy during holidays and other special events, with a lot of people willing to wait an hour or two to eat there. They do not take reservations. OTOH, if you during off peak times, you can usually get seated right away.

If you're looking for a more upscale restaurant, I'm not sure there are any.

Try Dixie Crossroads http://dixiecrossroads.com. They are an institution in the area and I have heard nothing bad about them. I must admit, however, that I have never been there. Check out their Tripadvisor reviews http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60751-d466905-Reviews-Dixie_Crossroads-Titusville_Florida.html.

While it is famous, calling it good will be a strech. I think it lives on its reputation and tourism. Last time I was there, there was a tour bus dropping people off. But as others have said, there is no really good place to eat in Titusville. So, you can say you have been there.

Thanks for the info. What about restaurants in other towns nearby, such as Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral? Can anyone recommend a restaurant they particularly liked?

Thanks for the info. What about restaurants in other towns nearby, such as Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral? Can anyone recommend a restaurant they particularly liked?

Scott Joseph was the Orlando Sentinel's restaurant critic for approximately 20 years before going on to other interests. Take a look at some of his suggestions: http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/restaurant-listings?catid=70 and http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/restaurant-listings?catid=67.

Rock shrimp at Dixie Crossroads. If the wait is too long go to the take out window in the rear of the restaurant and have a picnic.

One place I've been going to for many years is Corky Bell's in Cocoa on US 1. The food is good and the atmosphere has a nice local feel to it with lots of beautiful murals on the walls. It's worth a visit if you like seafood but don't need an upscale environment with it. More info here- http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34144-d947206-Reviews-Corky_Bell_s_Seafood_Restaurant-Cocoa_Florida.html

Portofinos on US 1 in Titusville has good food . Dixie Crossroads is a must visit just for the experience.

Assuming you're not looking for anything fancy, Dixie Crossroads is a good place for local seafood. Their specialty is rock shrimp broiled in the shell. As Vic mentioned, they're a local institution, and can get very busy during holidays and other special events, with a lot of people willing to wait an hour or two to eat there. They do not take reservations. OTOH, if you during off peak times, you can usually get seated right away.

If you're looking for a more upscale restaurant, I'm not sure there are any.

Thanks for nice information .

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I'm heading over to east central Florida next month in the hopes of catching the shuttle launch. Any suggestions on good places to eat in the area?

Coconuts is a classic scene in cocoa beach. Great live music on Sunday's and plenty of local character to go around for people watching.

While it is famous, calling it good will be a strech. I think it lives on its reputation and tourism. Last time I was there, there was a tour bus dropping people off. But as others have said, there is no really good place to eat in Titusville. So, you can say you have been there.

I've been in Florida for 40 years now. 20+ in south Florida. 15+ here in north Florida. No one does rock shrimp as good as Dixie Crossroads. It is touristy and crowded - and you could say a lot of other bad stuff about it. But it's the best rock shrimp I've ever eaten in Florida. And those fritter things you get at the start of your meal are yummy. We try to hit the place for lunch when we're on a trip from north Florida to south Florida. Robyn

I'm going to be in Titusville at the end of the month and, from the discussion here, am very tempted to give Dixie Crossroads a try.

So; silly question time: as I'm not aware we have anything like it over this side of the pond in Blightey and it would be good to try what appears to be the local delicacy, can someone explain what exactly a Rock Shrimp is (as opposed to any other kind of shrimp)? Also, what's the best way to have it cooked, broiled, fried or steamed (or can you ask for a mix of all three? :) )

Thank you, and apologies for the dumb question! :(

I'm going to be in Titusville at the end of the month and, from the discussion here, am very tempted to give Dixie Crossroads a try.

So; silly question time: as I'm not aware we have anything like it over this side of the pond in Blightey and it would be good to try what appears to be the local delicacy, can someone explain what exactly a Rock Shrimp is (as opposed to any other kind of shrimp)? Also, what's the best way to have it cooked, broiled, fried or steamed (or can you ask for a mix of all three? :) )

Thank you, and apologies for the dumb question! :(

It's not silly at all.

Here is a recent and relevant story in the Orlando Sentinel: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/food/os-chf-dixie-crossroads-20110223,0,5087895,print.story

So; silly question time: as I'm not aware we have anything like it over this side of the pond in Blightey and it would be good to try what appears to be the local delicacy, can someone explain what exactly a Rock Shrimp is (as opposed to any other kind of shrimp)? Also, what's the best way to have it cooked, broiled, fried or steamed (or can you ask for a mix of all three? :) )



Broiled is the most popular way. Even if you plan to eat more, I would start with one or two dozen, you can order additional dozens as you go, and that way you won't be eating cold shrimp by the time you are done.

Thanks very much; looks like a dozen broiled shrimp it is, then!

Slightly tardy response, but I wanted to follow upon this, and thank the forum for the suggestion for Dixie Crossorads.

Arrived into Orlando late in March and arrived at Titusville literally just as the first of the storms and tornados rolled by...... I thought the UK was supposed to get heavy rain but I've never seen rain quite like it!

Regardless, I managed to get into DC and waitied out the storm in there, enjoying a dozen Royal Reds and a dozen Rock Shrimp (though I did have to ask how best to eat them!) as the storms passed over......

Thanks again for the tip off!