We intended to dine at Marker 24 on Merritt Island, however, since it was so hot and there was a threat of stormy weather, we decided to drive to Rising Tide in Port Canaveral. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately, and a waitress was at our table to bring menus and take our drink orders. After bringing our drinks, she informed us that they were just changing shifts and that we would have a different waitress who would be over soon to take our food orders. When the new waitress came to our table we ordered appetizers of chips and salsa/guacamole, and coconut shrimp. Both were excellent! For our main meals, my wife and I had the Mahi Tacos (3). Our friends ordered burgers and salad. The food was served hot and everything was delicious, and we enjoyed every bite! Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Before I forget, the array of draught beer taps at the bar was amazing. They serve almost every Florida beer brewed! We were seated in the bar area, which afforded us a view of the port and the cruise ships. In all, we were all very pleased that we had chosen Rising Tide. I would highly recommend it if you have never been there. read more

Strolled in for a weeknight dinner with a large group during the Thunder boat racing event, Couldn't decide what I wanted, 21 dollars for a ceaser salad with some shrimp, or a half chicken for the same price? I chose the half chicken and it was the perfect dish for me. Literally fall off the bone so flavorful! Service was kind and fast, definitely felt that the bar could be busy with folks during the weekend with a good vibe. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Entrance - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Nice big space, open air, good good good service. One of the better places in Port Canaveral. Great bet selection. Great staff, quick service read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Shrimp nacho - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

This place is always a go to for amazing beverages, art, and inspirational food. The ranch is homade, the ketchup is a amazing smokey flavor, the seasoning on the fries are bomb, and the wings (watch the F#$k out!!! Amazing Thank you Echo read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - BOOM - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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We had a terrific experience the night before our cruise. We were seated immediately. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Our waiter was kind and reasonably accommodating. He took care of all our needs and was very personable. We shared the Brussels Sprouts, Chips and Salsa, Mac and Cheese, and Mexican Corn. I really like their preparation is the Brussels which had a softer consistency than most spots which prepare them to be crispy in a Worcestershire reduction. These were perfect--almost like boiled cabbage like we prepare in the South. The Mac and Cheese didn't use traditional elbow noodles but was still quite good. I didn't really get much flavor of the smoked Gouda. It could've as easily have been cheddar based. The corn was on the cob and slightly dry in spots but still quite favorable. I loved the Fish and Frites--hot, crispy, and substantial. The fries were well-seasoned. This was the pinnacle of the "from-scratch" delineation of this spot. I was not a fan of the coleslaw. Matter fact, no one at our table was. We are used to a sweeter, shredded preparation ideal for topping hotdogs or sausage and this was terse and bitter. I suggest they reconsider this recipe. We left it on the table as a testament to our dislike and shared it with our kind waiter. We didn't have dessert and had ample amounts to take home/to our hotel for later. They are located right near the terminals at Port Canaveral. There is ample parking and it's free parking. It's great for family dinners. read more

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The bar staff was super friendly and on top of their game. They handled all of our needs without pause. The Sun-kissed Spinach dip was ALL THAT and then some... SO GOOD!!! My Caesar salad was awesome and the salmon added to the salad made it precisely what I needed!! My partner love the Tortellini as well (she finished the whole thing!!!!) We sat outside and the weather was perfect!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Amazing place and vibes , we had a work event where we had back space reserved so we had good view of water fountain . Food was good and service was fast. There hummus and spinach dip was nice though spinach dip was heavy as it had lot of butter and cheese. Server took care of our table very well. Recommended the place for work events read more

Service is really slow. Lunch took about two hours and there were one of a few tables in the restaurant. Our server was really nice and refilled drinks. We got apps and maybe that threw him off. Overall though, didn't seem to pick up on the pace of lunch. My mahi mahi was terrible - dry Fish, greasy sauce, and undercooked veggies. This place would be good for dockside cocktails but skip the food. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Mahi - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

The bar here is great and so are all of the bartenders. I've been here a few times and they have an awesome beer selection and their sandwiches have all been really good. I wish they were open later. It's a nice place for a date, especially the seating by the bar or outside. One of my favorite places in the area... There is plenty of parking and a half dozen other places around if you wanted to bar hop, just a short walk away. The pond and Exploration Tower are right there and sometimes I've seen car meets in the area. read more

Delicious food and excellent service by Calvin! We had fish and fries and blackened seafood Alfredo, and they were both the bomb! read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Fish and frites and blackened seafood Alfredo pasta - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Stopped in for a dinner close to our hotel. The inside is decorated nicely and clean. We were greeted right away and seated at a booth off the side of the bar. We were looking for a variety of food and at a quick glance this seemed to fit the bill. Once you do start looking at the different entrees many have different spices in the dressing or in the jams. So while you can order items without the sauce/jam/dressing it then leaves the food rather plain. (I have an allergy with peppers so I have to choose plain or getting sick with some of these items.) The server was great and explained/helped with all the options available. We did start with the pretzel which was tasty and had some good dips to pair (cheese and mustard) with it. I ended up choosing the Tide IPA Caesar salad and added grilled shrimp. They did bring out blackened shrimp (which I can't eat), but they rushed the grilled shrimp and brought them out for me to have with my salad. The others at the table had the filet & fingerlings which she thought was good, but did not care for the glace that was served with it (we had it on the side). The other had a burger which she liked. All of it was good, but nothing really stood out for us. read more

**INITIAL REVIEW** The Space Coast (Brevard County) doesn't have many locations that centers on tourism. However, if there is one location that truly centers a major part of its business on tourism, it is easily Cape Canaveral. Recognized as the busiest port in the world (Officially), Cape Canaveral is known for being a viewpoint for shuttle launches and a port-of-call for cruise ships. Ergo, being a center where tourists come and go, it is only natural restaurants would want to open up in the area and get some of that money the tourists are spending. Most of the restaurants opted to be on the water of Port Canaveral, including Gators, Rusty's, Fishlips, and Grills. However, there is one that differs opting a view of the iconic (and often empty or in repair) Exploration Tower, Rising Tide Tap and Table. Though an address is provided, Rising Tide Tap and Table (which I will shorthand simply to Rising Tide for the remainder of this review) is the only restaurant on the lake that features Exploration Tower, that huge unique tower that is supposed to look like a sail of a ship. The restaurant looks like a beach-trendy lifeguard shack scaled up for the Jimmy Buffet chic. That means you should bring your best flip-flops and fanciest button-down Hawaiian shirt. Inside, there is ample seating both in the main dining area, the bar, and the outside dining porch/patio/deck. I have eaten here multiple times and have always either sat at the bar or at a booth with friends. Keeping up with the aforementioned description of Rising Tide's outdoor design, it was also utilized for their decor: stylized fish logos on the wall, hanging star lamps because sailors used them to navigate, etc. On my latest outing to Rising Tide, the one I will utilize the most in this review, I went here with my buddy Chops. Skylar, our waitress, was very sweet and helpful. Because of her, I decided to try some of the seasonal menu items including the Steak and Bleu Cheese Sandwich and the Peach Cobbler, which I actually shared with friends. My meal came with a Caesar Salad which was more Boujee attempt to keep my mouth hole busy before the real food came. Chops, on the other hand, had to try out the Fish and Chips. He said it was really good and cooked to perfection. We also got some special mixed drinks: he got an Old Fashioned and I got the Margarita. And though I don't have any pics, I have been here with Roadie X eating plenty of their appetizers while chugging down different beers including Mango Carts and Caribs. Their calamari and fish dip (whenever they have it) are really good. Ultimately, Rising Tide is definitely my "go-to" whenever I am up in Port Canaveral. It is always great to enjoy some brews and appetizers after and afternoon of using highly-sophisticated global positioning system technology to go head-in, ass-out in the bushes and trees in search of Tupperware (geocaching). I highly recommend people check Rising Tide out, and if you are there during the late "Fall" and "Winter" months, opt to sit on the porch/patio/deck and enjoy the sunset falling past the horizon of Exploration Tower. Also, since I only been to Rising Tide twice, I am only going to give them four out of five stars. My fifth star for consistency will be added once I go two more times, and the everything - service, food, atmosphere, etc. - is just as good as my previous two visits. P.S. - If you are a scavenger hunter, like me, and enjoy letterboxing, there is a letterbox hidden inside Rising Tide. I missed it the last time I was there because they "moved things around," but my fellow letterboxing friends found it and have placed it back where it belongs. Guess who's going back to Rising Tide real soon? read more

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I've been to Rising Tide a few times. My overall impression is that it's an average dining experience. I hesitated to give it three stars as I've had a few really great experiences here but not anything over and above consistent. The service has always been excellent and when we had an issue it was resolved quickly and with grace. I love their large beer selection but I feel like the cocktails are personally a hit or a miss... haven't had a cocktail that's wowed me but it's not really that vibe anyway. I love that they have a Sunday brunch or at-least serve something beyond 1030am. We had a different experience trying to get breakfast at another restaurant in the port that we walked out of and into Rising Tide instead and glad we did. The first time we had brunch here was delicious! The second time I think someone messed up the biscuits and they were not good. But the star in my opinion anyway is the homefries! Ive been here for lunch and dinner on separate occasions and don't recall what I had but I also didn't dislike whatever I had enough to remember it. So for that it's an "average" experience. Though I will say if you're up for brunch and in the Port, give it a try here. read more

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We had a party of six and were sat immediately. We wanted a view of the water so we asked to move tables and I'm glad we did. We moved to a bar area with a booth that had a better view and better lighting. Our waitress McKayla was so sweet and pretty I just loved her, I think she was also bartending. She even made my son who has special needs some honey mustard when that's not even on the menu. That was really special to me. We enjoyed all of our food very much! This place is a very cool addition to the cruise terminal area and I really had a great time with my family! read more

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Service was very friendly, has area for outside seating, great atmosphere, shrimp and seafood is very fresh, the seafood Alfredo was very tasty as well as tacos. Would definitely come again! Food is made from scratch. Good selection of Florida beers. read more

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Lunch was fantastic. We had the wings and the chicken quesadillas. Great choices. Thank you Caleb from Fin kayaks for referring this place. The restaurant is really decorated well! read more

We only had drinks. The beer and cider were very good. Sat on the patio, the view was beautiful. The food looked good and smelled great, but we had already had our dinner before stopping in. I'd love to try it again if I get back to this area. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Our view from the patio. - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

We tried to eat at Rising Tide Tap and Table. We were seated at a table for 20 minutes and in that time nobody so much as talked to us so we left and ate Fishlips across the parking lot. Pretty terrible experience. read more

Beautiful setting on the pond overlooking the pretty former nautical museum. Ample patio seating for a quiet lunch before embarking on our cruise. Popcorn shrimp was a surprising mix of shrimp, popcorn and bang bang sauce. Very tasty! The chicken quesadilla with their blend of salsa was also a pleasant surprise. Both were more than enough for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Popcorn Shrimp - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Nice place been going on and off to this place for last 5 years Happy hour. $5 cocktails OUTSTANDING. The old fashioned with redemption bourbon was definitely worth the price. Too bad I'm driving or I'd order another. $5 apps were OK. They all taste very VERY good, but paying about one Buck per fried shrimp or small meatball or boneless swing AKA chicken nugget. It's been awhile but their beer pairing dinners are extremely highly recommended. Check their Facebook or other page to reserve, but it's custom dinners off the menu paired with a local brewery. Absolutely a fantastic evening. Indoor and outdoor seatings are nice and great for large groups I took advantage of the $5 cocktails, but their four-page beer menu is very hefty with lots of great draft options. read more

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This joint was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint. Started with the popcorn shrimp, and ended with the bananas foster cheesecake. The former was crispy with a great sauce, and the latter was cool, creamy, and topped with fried bananas...what more could you want, except a great local beer list...which also was top notch! Ambiance is seaside industrial, service was friendly and helpful, and prices are in line with the locale... if I'm back in Canaveral, I'm back here...this joint makes the list! read more

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I've been here when the first opened, after a bit of time had passed and now recently. They have gone through some needed menu changes. They started off way too fancy and the food wasn't good. They have brought the weirdness down and now the food is much better. The bar is large and beautiful, but there isn't any view. It's located in the middle of the parking lot in the port, so while there is outdoor seating, you're looking at a parking lot. Sit inside and enjoy the beautiful decor. Servers are hit or miss. Some are great and hard working, while some seem there to be social with each other and make customers wait a while. Overall a good spot. read more

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Unpretentious seaside tavern. Mahi Dorado: B. The Mahi was nicely prepared and seasoned. The citrus beurre blanc was exquisite. But the rice was an unrecognizable mushy mess. Scallop risotto: C. The risotto was woefully overcooked and mushy. So, although the flavor was interesting, the texture was off-putting. Scallops were nicely cooked. Mac and Cheese: D. This should be renamed mac and flour sauce. I need not say more. Classic burger: C. Dry and underseasoned. Service: A. The staff was very helpful and attentive. read more

I wish I lived closer to Rising Tide Tap & Table because it's a great brunch spot! I recently visited with a group of about 15 and I can confidently say we all left the establishment happy. I especially recommend trying the Lemon Ricotta Fritters which pair perfectly with the accompanying berry jam, the Tide Granola Crunch which was especially delightful thanks to the acidity of the whipped mascarpone, and the Cape Canaveral Omelet, although I did request some modifications (fully cooked eggs rather than lightly broken, no onions, and no shrimp) but I imagine the original, unmodified dish is also tasty. I also recommend having the Bloody Mary! Not only was the food great, but so was the service. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, helpful, patient, and upbeat...this made my brunch even better! read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Bloody Mary YUM! - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Visited before and the food and service were good, very relaxing atmosphere. I returned only to find they're now adding a 3% surcharge to the check to benefit non service staff. If you choose not to pay you can have it removed by talking to a manager. I elected to visit a different restaurant instead. While I respect taking care of staff I also feel the responsibility for that is not mine but the employers, that is why I pay for my food. I don't want to factor in the staff salary, that's their responsibility. read more

The food was exactly what we were looking for, savory and contextual. The restaurant's social settings were relaxing and enjoyable. I had the maui tacos, and my spouse had the half chicken. The food and atmosphere was so good that we were singing as we ate. You know if you did that as a kid, that meant the food was hitting the spot!! Customer service was spot on too. read more

A nice venue and menu with a full bar. Great location to see the port cruise ships and space x rockets Best when not with cruises but a great place to meet Always good service and food read more

Rising Tide is consistently great. We've been many times for happy hour and lunch, and recently tried Sunday brunch, along with bottomless bloody Mary's. Highly recommend read more

Food was not good. They have a variety of items on the menu, the location was good with free parking, and the atmosphere was nice. Not too busy when I went. Good service. But unfortunately, the food had no flavor at all. I had a Caesar salad that tasted like lettuce. Pretty basic food not done well. I would not return and would not recommend. read more

Popped in for dinner before our cruise set sail, and we were totally--but happily--surprised to find this spot. Food was excellent, bar service was great. Server handled large party of 17. read more

Went to Rising Tide for an after work event. Very nice spot, location, atmosphere, food, service. Nice food plating. Heard they have a very nice brunch, will definitely check them out very soon and update this review. My favorite was the filet tacos, too bad I forgot to snap a photo but they were delicious. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Popcorn shrimp - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

I genuinely hesitate to write this review... because I wanna keep this hidden gem to myself! On a Sunday night, we were seated immediately after being put on a 40 min waitlist at a restaurant on the water. But the lack of water view didn't matter because the food was off the charts & the service was wonderful! Our server was McNally- she was attentive & efficient. Highly recommend the artichoke dip! read more

We were a party of four. The beer selection is very nice, and the food was very tasty for the most part except for the fish tacos that one of our people got. They said the fish was overcooked. I got the ribs which were on special on Tuesdays, and they were absolutely delicious. The other two people got the brisket sandwich and the new seafood Alfredo dinner. No complaints from either of those two folks. The service was very good, Jocelyn was our server and she was great. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Full rack of ribs - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

After a long day of travel we discovered this establishment thanks to Yelp. It was still happy hour so we were able to get food and beverage from their happy hour menu. The boneless chicken and meatballs were delicious. The vegetable and grain bowl delivered outstanding flavor and was extremely filling. We ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts which had great flavor and the sage aioli drizzled on top took the flavor to a new level. My only complaint about them were they were a little mushy. I'd have preferred less mushy. The pain killer from the happy hour menu is the best I've had and I've ordered this drink in the BVI where the drink was created. The beer flight was a good option and the pumpkin ale was a hit. Definitely the type of place you could come back to time and again to sample different menu items. read more

Rising Tide Tap And Table - Chair at entrance to bar and restaurant. - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Went earlier today and had the nachos, which were fantastic! Also had the wings the taste was out of this world the smokiness in them was the cherry on top! BUT unfortunately our server Kim m was not the best...attitude made me feel like I wasn't allowed to be there and when me and my partner asked for xtra ranch she seemed almost aggravated that I asked. Maybe she was just having a bad day but other than that this place is AWSOME!!! read more

The ambiance was cool the food ok. I expected more out of the egg rolls; nothing else was memorable. The appetizers were good. Tips 1) people seem to like their happy hour 2) they get busy, as this seems to be a go to local for NASA Kennedy folks, so you may want to make reservations for large groups 3) they also have outside seating read more

Skip- not worth it. Compared to 2021, the menu has really gone downhill- which was so disappointing. Service was also not as good either- Kim O tried, but we ended up cutting our experience short after waiting 20minutes on her to come take our orders. The drinks were good, appetizers tasted as if they came out of a can- such a night and day experience from last time unfortunately. We left and got pizza instead. read more

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This place was awesome! From what I can tell, this little area is probably pretty funded by cruise ship passengers staying overnight before their cruises, so I was expecting insane prices for subpar quality. This was not the case. Very average prices, amazing quality food and insane beer selection. We got a turkey club and some appetizers and loved every bit of it. Our server was extremely attentive and never let a glass get empty before coming by. We have a couple more cruises coming up this next year and we will certainly be coming back to the Rising Tide! read more

Great casual atmosphere and food. Great view and bar. Service was excellent. Feels like a locals place.

The burger is very good Nice atmosphere as well. Quick service and great service help read more