Good Restaurants Near Kennedy Space Center
Nov 25, 2010, 9:29 am
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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?
Nov 25, 2010, 11:08 am
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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/Restauran...e_Florida.html.
Nov 25, 2010, 12:31 pm
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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/Restauran...e_Florida.html.
If you're looking for a more upscale restaurant, I'm not sure there are any.
Nov 25, 2010, 8:15 pm
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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/Restauran...e_Florida.html.
Nov 26, 2010, 7:46 am
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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?
Nov 26, 2010, 8:48 am
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Dec 5, 2010, 5:50 pm
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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/Restauran...a_Florida.html
Dec 5, 2010, 6:28 pm
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Portofinos on US 1 in Titusville has good food . Dixie Crossroads is a must visit just for the experience.
Dec 6, 2010, 12:49 am
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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.
If you're looking for a more upscale restaurant, I'm not sure there are any.
Dec 13, 2010, 6:43 pm
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Coconuts (classic Cocoa beach scene)
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.
Jan 25, 2011, 4:34 pm
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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.
Mar 5, 2011, 5:21 am
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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!
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!
Mar 5, 2011, 6:36 am
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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!
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!
Here is a recent and relevant story in the Orlando Sentinel: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...95,print.story
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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? )
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