This is a great restaurant with a great water view of the Indian River Sunsets. Saurbratten was excellent. My party of 4 dined there this past week (before IRMA). We had starter apps, entrees, then desert, coffee/tea. All enjoyed their menu selections. Wait staff was attentive and professional. The French wine we selected was very good. German wines on the wine list as well. German beer on tap. Wine and beer are the only adult beverage options which is fine as German food goes best with beer or wine. This was the third time I have dined there and will not be the last. Somewhat pricey but you get what you pay for. This may well be the best eating establishment in Brevard County. If I tell my son who lives in Jacksonville that we are going to Café Coconut Cove for dinner, he will drive down to Melbourne for the culinary event. This is a hidden gem that is worth the drive down A1A. Prost. read more

What a gem of a restaurant! The view, the food, and the service were all great... We went here on a whim and glad we did.. the decor is a bit dark but it works for this place. For the food we had potato pancakes as our appetizer and we were very happy with the the taste and the apple sauce they use. The pre dinner salad was very tasty. It had a little coleslaw, pickles, pickled beet, and some lettuce with dressing which all seemed to work perfectly. I had the braised pork shank as per our waitresses recommendation and wow, was this good. The meat fell right off the bone and that sauce was so good.. it came with a mashed potato thing which was good and red cabbage which I wasn't crazy about, it tasted too much of cloves. My wife had the combination plate which seemed to enjoy. Dessert was carrot cake and black Forrest cake which were both very good. Overall great meal and they have earned a returning customer. read more

Cafe Coconut Cove - Braised Pork Shank - German Near Me - Melbourne Beach, Florida

This place is a gem among gems. Long standing place with a great view and even better food . It is def German influenced. For starters we had the smoked rainbow trout which flakes off the plate put on a toasted point with some creamy horseradish and capers. I am a huge fan of the roasted pork shank which is fall off the bone and my wife gets the peppercorn schnitzel which the veal is tender and perfectly crusted and that creamy sauce absolutely perfect. Not to mention the service was impeccable and their wine menu is great we got the coppola Pinot noir. This place never disappoints been coming for 2 years now and we try and get here every other week. read more

Our favorite restaurant! From the wine selection to entrees to the lovely sunsets, they have got it all figured out. It took me over a dozen trips before I discovered the Pork Tenderloin entree. read more

Surprisingly great little restaurant. Salads, entrees, desserts all fantastic. Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Didn't expect such great German food in Melbourne Beach. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Would never have found this place if not for yelp because it sits back from the road with not much signage. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait...especially on the weekend. The food was wonderful, the view not bad either if you're fortunate enough to get in the lower dinning area. Menu is also quite impressive. I happen to love German cooking and this restaurant didn't disappoint. I will certainly repeat next time I'm in the area. read more

Perfect for on the water and if you like hidden gems. Authentic German food. Had the bratwurst and warm cabbage salad. It was delicious and robust. Even the salad was delightful. The dining room cleared out early and had the place to myself. Nice music, friendly staff and food was Superb. read more

Great German food. Konig Ludwig Weissbier on tap. The eisbein was perfect fall off the bone tender. Smoked trout appetizer is another must. All the staff are friendly. We had no wait at all on a Wednesday evening. Great view of the sunset and the river. Good variety of German items on the menu. Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing little restaurant. We were surprised to drive up and find it at the end of a residential street. The decor was so cute. The food was delicious traditional German food. Service is wonderful. Beautiful views - make sure you come before dusk so you can enjoy it. Highly recommended this restaurant if you are in the area! read more

Excellent. Fine dining. Reasonably priced for the quality. Nice location. Goofy name. Took us two years to find the place. I do not associate Cafe Coconut Cove with upscale German Cuisine. Believe our server was the daughter. Very polite and efficient, but abit standoffish and robotic. Made me uncomfortable. The salad and veggies were so fresh. I wanted to know where they got them. It is definitely a date place or special occasion. read more

Wonderful food and setting, reasonable prices, and great beer and wine selection. Is it 'real' German cuisine? Mmm, it's close, but ultimately it's the quality you will love more than anything. We had venison chops PERFECTLY prepared. The steak, also perfect - exactly as ordered. Sometimes "rare" is subject to interpretation. After dinner, we strolled the water. That was so nice. The lights across the river were dreamy. Their prices are very reasonable. We will return. Bigs points for Köstritzer Schwarzbier on tap. I overheard someone ordering the Chocolate Cabernet (say what?) and later saying that it was quite good. The place was really loud though. My only wish was that we were not seated so close to others - too many tables arranged too closely together. It was difficult to have a conversation. It was as if the people next to us were at our table; they were not being loud and we could hear every word. Earlier, there was a boisterous party of four from Jersey. Every time they burst into laughter (which was a LOT), we all jumped. [Dear Owners - There are soundproofing solutions that will not change your decor but will make a world of difference to the dining experience. http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/blog/soundproofing/quieting-a-noisy-restaurant/] read more

Looking at some real estate in Melbourne Beach and stopped in to have a beer by the water. Had NO IDEA this place served German food. Quite simply, it was awesome. Every bit as good as I've had anywhere in Germany! The dining area is smallish but has some very nice romantic tables by the windows overlooking the Indian River. First thing I noticed was they had Warsteiner on tap which is a good start right there! The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The menu was filled with every German dish you could want. My girl friend ordered the Combination plate which came with a Brat, Sauerbraten, Jaeger Schnitzel, Potato pancake and Red Cabbage. The salad was a three piece medley of cole slaw, cucumber salad baby greens with house dressing. I had the mixed grill which was a Brat, piece of Filet, Grilled Chicken breast, Wiener Schnitzel, potato pancake, and grilled onions. Veggies were fresh pea pods served family style. Everything was fantastic! The brats had a nice smokey flavor, the Schnitzels were perfect as was the chicken and the filet was grilled nicely and flavorful. Finished with a piece of delicious home made Black Forest Cake. This place is a rare find and I would recommend it without hesitation. Even the most discriminating German food critic will enjoy this place. Additionally, a patron next to me ordered the Schweinehaxen and it looked incredible. Oh yeah...I DO NOT hand out 5 stars like skittles. This was well deserved! read more

Apart from the odd name to be paired with German cuisine (coconut cove? And traditional schnitzels and spätzle?) this place was excellent. This is the best restaurant I have been to in the Melbourne to cocoa beach area! With a perfect, somewhat hidden location right along the Indian river (an amazing sunset spot), perfect service, and delectable food, we will certainly return! With 4 in our party with varying palates and preferences, everyone loved every bite of their meals (even my grandfather who "hates German food" was clearing every plate). The potato pancakes were gobbled up, perfectly crispy and served with sour cream and a jam (YUM). The salad was very unique and enjoyed by all while served with fresh bread and herbed butter. It had a bit of coleslaw, marinated cucumbers, a perfect beet, and a fresh green salad selection drizzled with a fresh herbaceous dressing. For mains, the schnitzels, beef tenderloin, pork loins and all accompanying asparagus and sugar snap peas were amazing- juicy, flavorful and all with unique/ delicious sauces. Make sure to get an order of spätzle- SO good! That brings me to desert. OMG. The apple strudel. The German chocolate cake. Get some. Get here, wait for a table by the windows, and enjoy the excellent food, service and views! read more

Come hungry! Everything we had was fantastic... potato pancakes and liver paté were great. The bread and salads (green salad, cucumber salad, and GREAT cole slaw) were quite tasty. 2 of us split the grill plate, jäger schnitzel, and seafood schnitzel were all fabulous. Wish I could rate dessert but between the wine, the beer, and the food there was NO room for dessert. Maybe next time. read more

Beautiful sunset while you enjoy homemade and always delicious food. If you don't care for authentic German food there is always a fillet to order. Unique salad. Desserts are awesome! Must try it! read more

I've reviewed this one before, but I'll review it again. This is my personal favorite in Florida. Consistency- it's always perfect! Most of their servers have been working there for years- it is a smooth operation, and a beautiful view on the river known for magnificent sunsets! The food- I eat every bit of it- and that is rare for me!! From their salad, with their house made dressing, to the potato puffs and snap peas- and of course the entrees, wether it be schnitzel, a steak or grilled pork tenderloin - you can't go wrong. Yummy yummy yummy! read more

The food is German, the name & decor of the place is not but don't let that hinder you. This was good food with a great spot-one side of the restaurant has a huge window overlooking the water so you get a great view wherever you are in the restaurant. Warsteiner is served in authentic glasses and the spaetzle was really good. read more

Best restaurant in Melbourne Beach area period. Very high quality, great flavors, quaint atmosphere.

Last night, while on a trip to visit my mother in Melbourne Fla. we went to Cafe Coconut Cafe for a delightful meal. It was so relaxing watching the sunset over the river, while eating a very tasty meal. Fresh baked rolls with a garlic herb butter and a house salad that was very fresh veggies, homemade dressing with pickled cucumbers, fresh tomato and beet. Our main dish we had grilled chicken, very juicy and roast beef saurbraten with three good size pieces of meat. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was delightful. Reminded me of old Florida and would be a great place in the cooler months to sit outside in the cool balmy winter months. We visited in June with temps in the 90's. The indoor air was cool and delightful allowing for a pleasant respite from the heat. read more

My wife and I were in town with our three small children and we wanted to have a nice dinner. That is not very easy to do as restaurant options are limited and anything nice doesn't normally seem welcoming to children. We took a chance on Cafe Coconut Cove and were not disappointed. The service was excellent and very friendly and the food was good too. I can't say that I would recommend this restaurant for children, but they certainly did their best to accommodate us and we felt very welcome. read more

This is one our favorite "Special Occasion" restaurants. The food is always excellent and the staff always friendly and efficient. I can reccomend this place to anyone and know they will be pleased! read more

This is our favorite special occasion place. All the food is incredible but my favorite is the Seafood Schnitzel

Great food. Wouldn't guess it by the name, but they serve strictly German cuisine. Best we've had in a while! Beautiful location RIGHT on the Indian River. read more

We come up from Miami Beach and have been going to Coconut Cove for over 10 years. We have always had great meals!!! Every time we have guests, they always want to go to the Cove. Best restaurant in Melbourne Beach read more

We definitely will go back to the Coconut Cafe. We were with friends who have been to Germany many times and they indicated that the food was authentic, Bavarian influenced, German cuisine. I had the Combination plate, as I am unfamiliar with German food, and had Jagar Schnitzel, red cabbage, a brat, sauerbraten, along with sides. I thought it was excellant. So did our friends. Had potato pancakes for an appetizer that we split and they were also good. Finished off with apple strudel which was very good as well. Good German beer on tap, a nice wine list. Our friend wished they had a better selection of beers but he was extremely satisfied. Wait staff was down to earth, pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend the Coconut Cafe. Worth the trip and the wait for a table overlooking the Indian River. Try to get a table to view the sunset. read more

Best German food I've had in awhile. Homemade desserts were awesome! Red cabbage, very good. Everything was very good. Some of the best Herman food I've ever had really. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with great and very authentic German style food. The sunset view over the river is spectacular. Many thanks

We ate here with a friend after a round of golf. Luckily, we arrived a little before 5:00PM because not long after we got there the place filled up. Not much ambience inside but the menu more than makes up for that. My husband and I both had the Wiener schnitzel and our friend had the grill platter. Everything was delicious! We finished with the apple streusel. To mKe a great dinner even better, the sunset over the river was absolutely beautiful. I wished they had more tables outside as the waterfront location is as good as it gets. Bring your appetite and bring your camera, read more

Service was slow but that is forgiven because the food was so awesome! I picked this place to go on my birthday and what a treat. Sauerbraten was the best I ever had. Their salads are super fresh. The venison was so tender and the weiner schnitzel did not disappoint. I will be going back soon!!! read more

Food and view are good. My only problems have been A/C in the front room (take a sweater) and the noise. read more

The food was amazing and our server was stellar. However, as our small group of friends were having a great time and were laughing, the bartender shooshed us! How rude!! read more

This is a great German restaurant, the food is very fresh, flavorful and delicious. The selection is great, and the beer cold. The location is very relaxing, right on the river. The service is slower than you would expect, which gives you time to relax and enjoy your dinner at a nice leisurely pace. The staff were all very friendly. read more

One of the best kept secrets in the area. Very good German food with comfortable European decor and an excellent view of the river. Best time is sunset. Recommend the Combo plate. read more

All I can say is all of the great reviews are absolutely true! This is a quaint and intimate restaurants with wonderful service. I didn't like the food at other German restaurants that I have been to because it was too bland. Everything about this place is wonderful. I would suggest not wasting this restaurant on bad company. read more

One of our favorite places. Mostly German food with good beer and great wine list. Best to get there for the spectacular sunset, but they don't take reservations. Food is always great! Service good, very clean, always go home with a box of leftovers. read more

Reading some of the other reviews some wanted to say that this was "authentic german food." I'm sorry but if this is the standard for German food the bar is set very low. We were a party of four and and each ordered a different dish. My choice was the Goulash with Spaetzle. Taste was OK, but the Spaetzle was unlike any I had seen after having lived in Germany for over 10 years. Sampled the red cabbage with another's order and it tasted just like that that comes out of a jar purchased at the local Aldi. Service was reasonable but overall the food was overpriced for the quality and nothing that would entice me to return. read more

First let me say I love this restaurant and will come again. We came for dinner last night and everything was wonderful until my steak arrived. I ordered it rare and there wasn't even any pink. I didn't say anything or send it back as this was an important evening and drama was not in the plan. Anyway it was the worst steak I've ever had ! So glad everything else was great . read more

If you are looking for authentic German skip the main dishes and go straight to the deserts.

Food is amazing. Never ceases to amaze me how good all the food is, from the appetizers (potato pancakes and smoked fish dip), do all the schnitzels and sausages (seafood schnitzel is out of this world). Definitely a must go!!! read more

This place needs to figure out a better way to sit their customers. I'm currently waiting and have been waiting for nearly 40 minutes and have seen groups twice the size of mine been seated before us even though we have been here much longer. I am quite annoyed by this and it really is upsetting that such a good restaurant could be so disappointing due to a problem with seating arrangements. read more