Went to the Snook after reading the mostly positive reviews. My friend and I walked away feeling like we had been taken. The food was ok - definitely not memorable, but worse than that, ridiculously overpriced. We felt as if it was a high end gourmet wanna be that missed the mark. I had the fish special of the day - Tilefish. It was fairly well cooked but with no flavor. It was served over a pile of something that resembled potatoes, but again - no flavor. The worst part was that it was over 30 dollars - which I would never have paid had I known. I am used to waitstaff including the price in their presentation. It wasn't and I should have asked but I never dreamed I would have to pay that much for a piece of fish. We have both traveled extensively and eaten in some truly memorable places and are more than willing to pay a REASONABLE amount when the food/reputation warrants. This was NOT one of those places. There was no deft hand in that kitchen and we won't be back. My message? Don't take yourself so seriously Snook - and don't try to be what you're not. read more

Have eaten here a couple of times while in town and this lovely meal was no exception to the usual innovation and quality. A fresh mahi catch with an explosion of sweet, hot and tangy flavors on a sweet potato purée. Caesar salad and dill bread as accompaniment. Dessert was an unusual (green) Creme brûlée , subtle sweetness. read more

I had never been to Cocoa Beach and was meeting out of town guests from England who were in CB from Disney for one day. I took a shot and used Yelp to find a restaurant. I had a reservation for 5:30pm and showed up and the lot was empty as was the restaurant. I was laughing that I even bothered with a reservation. When I saw the menu I became worried. I was looking for a more basic restaurant and this menu was fancy and high end. I could see the chef put alot into making each dish like art. However not knowing anyone's tastes and the prices reflected the high end style of cooking I wasn't sure what my guests with two young girls would think. But when they arrived they had not had any Florida sea food on their trip so were intrigued. By six the place was full and I could see the reason for reservations and the popular reviews. The staff was excellent by the way, very attentive and patient. However the food was AMAZING. I've never been a fish eater and I now love grouper. The fish was perfectly cooked and had a great sear or crust that gave it a nice flavor. It was sitting on all kinds of ingredients I can't remember but which gave my meal a tropical complex flavor. It was awesome. My guests also loved their meals including one who had shimp and grits which were not called that but when you took a deep breath and started looking through the description of the dish it is what it was. However as my meal had complex flavors the shimp and grits did as well. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a high end meal at a nice restaurant that isn't high end snooty. By this I mean it was a very nice restaurant but not so upscale that you'd feel underdressed in summer outfits. The food however was at a level much higher. BTW The Marange Key Lime Pie was excellent as well go for it if you save room. read more

The best Lamb Chops that I have ever had. Za'atar Seared Lamb Chops, were just amazing. The warm freekeh salad, olives, grapes and smoked cashews, goat's milk yogurt, green harissa, chai pickled grapes are to die for. I was licking the wood board that it was served on. The flavors were so complimentary and the chops were meaty and cooked to perfection. My husband had the Grilled Duck which was amazing. The fried skin paired with the meat was perfection. We arrived late on Labor Day weekend with no reservation, we were lucky to get a seat at the bar. Highly recommend calling ahead. There were several large parties, including a wedding reception. The service was still way above par and the food came out timely and at a very high quality. The attention to detail was apparent, every working person from the manager to the bus boy wiped every wine glass that came out of the washer. The food and service is well worth the price!!! Leave the kids at home and splurge for an amazing experience. read more

Loved this place!!!! The food is beautifully presented and tastes terrific! A special place for a romantic dinner. Nice wine list and knowledgeable staff. read more

Great food! Very small building but the food has big flavor. I had the filet and it was great. The best part was the key lime pie, you have to give it a try! Great service also. read more

We planned a trip to Cocoa beach without knowing anything about the area-- it was a post-Disney beach trip with kids and grandparents. We were therefore shocked to find the incredible Fat Snook in Cocoa Beach and its sister restaurant Crush Eleven in Cocoa Village! Both places offered fresh, local, organic food and interesting menu selections, friendly and professional service, and thoroughly enjoyable dining experiences. The Fat Snook was especially memorable since it was our anniversary-- they sat the kids and grandparents at a separate table, gave us a lovely private table and special treats. I have never written a Yelp review before and we were there over a year ago, which tells you how big an impression it made on us-- it's been on my to do list ever since! I would go back to Cocoa Beach just to experience both of these fantastic dining experiences again! read more

THis place was recommended to me...ambiance was nice, server was nice...main dish was eh. But first, their spinach salad was very good, however, their main dish-we both got the fish specials, 1 a grouper and the other some local fish, were way overcooked. I was quite disappointed since that was suppose to be their specialty. It really dissapoints me when a restaurant overcooks their fish this much. read more

I can't review the main fare because we were there for the Key Lime Pie. We'd seen a photo of the pie which looked wonderful and we weren't disappointed. The meringue was at least 3 inches high! The graham cracker crust was freshly made and delicious. The price for 2 small slices of pie, w/o beverages came to $19.00 excluding tip. We noticed they have a great wine selection. read more

This is the best restaurant I've been to in the Melbourne area. The service is awesome. The food is amazing, the presentation is perfect. I love how its a small menu so they do everything really well. We had the fish and scallops which were delicious and a blue crab appetizer. We had the key lime pie for dessert which they put a happy anniversary message on. They even gave us a cute little card signed by the restaurant for our anniversary. The ambiance is nice, its not super romantic but its quaint and the minimalist design of the restaurant is nice. If you don't go early, you will have a problem with parking especially on a weekend. read more

We had been so looking forward to trying after reading all the reviews. We ended up very disappointed as the quality & quantity did not come close to our expectations. Our choices were seafood #2 and the Scallops. We left wondering why the reviews are so high. read more

We loved Fat Snook. Went there last night with a group of 4. I had the she crab soup and my husband had the lobster bisque, both yummy. I had the poblano pesto shrimp it was amazing just the right size not too much food and he had the kona rubbed rib eye- our fault we should've asked what the market price was for the steak ($65!!) before ordering, but it was huge and delicious! Then we finished by sharing the key lie pie with traditional meringue - the best I have had in years! read more

Well if this is the best restaurant in Cocoa Beach then they're in trouble. We ate there last night and the food is very pretentious. It took the server 3 minutes to describe how the chef was going to slice, dice, and season our catch and I wish that fish could live up to the embellishment in the dialogue. The service and staff were good and attentive but it took us two alerts to the staff to get appropriate cutlery. I really wanted good fish properly cooked and presented. And was willing to pay their price. But I wasn't willing to pay for the pretentious justification of it. read more

An excellent and extraordinarily inventive restaurant. I'm from New York and now live in Washington, DC; my partner and I dine out frequently and consider ourselves "foodies." This is a wonderful restaurant that would shine in any major city - yet that makes unique use of local ingredients and flavors. Highly recommended! read more

Hole in the wall restaurant that goes above expectations! We came here for a birthday and it was great. I could eat their tiramisu every single day... read more

The waiters were very knowledgeable and their presentation was very impressive but, as far as the food went well, it wasn't the best. My wife's scallops were fresh but my catch #2 was less than to be desired. It was a white fish with brazen beef with a Caribbean jerk rub but, it was not what I was expecting. Coming from Caribbean roots and living in South Florida for a majority of my life I can tell you I have had my fair share of Caribbean food and this did not capture that flavor at all. The food lacked that sweet and spicy flavor of the islands. It was a mixture of bland and sour tastes. Maybe the cook had a bad day but I've been to my share of upscale restaurants and this one was less than impressive. I did like the She Crab soup but the chocolate cake flan with dulce de leche was disgustingly sweet. I don't think I will eat here again. read more

Went there after reading the reviews. Found the food to be average taste, very small portions, and an extremely high price for what it was.

Tried out the Fat Snook based on others' recommendations and was not disappointed. We had an 8:30 reservation and the staff acted quickly to prod a lingering couple to the door and free up our table. Our server was very gracious and attentive without being overbearing. I got the impression that locals dine here, which is nice in the midst of all the touristy attractions. read more

Up until my first visit to fat Snook I have never been compelled to inquire about the chef. Every dish was so outstanding all I could think about was who made this. The Fat Snook definitely has the most talented chef in Brevard County. read more

Wow all those interesting subtle flavors. They have a true genius cooking. The decor, music and service were tops. The daily seafood specials are true food art. Enjoy read more

I really wanted to write a 5-star review of The Fat Snook, but I just can't. I could easily give a two-star rating as I have experienced better, but I feel that would be harsh. I agree with many reviewers that the restaurant is a bit cramped and loud. This isn't a deal breaker for me, but it might be for a couple seeking a quiet dinner together. As a result of being a small restaurant parking is a mess. In most cases you will be forced to park along busy A1A, which is a bit dicey. I can overlook these things for a great meal though. Unfortunately, the restaurant simply didn't live up to the hype. The spinach salad, although good, was very plain. Similarly, the grouper I ordered as an entrée was good, but bland. The fish portion also seemed small based on my experience at other seafood establishments. My wife's jumbo scallop and shrimp Newburg was also good, but not great. Finally, the key lime pie was very tasty and a hit with our party. The service was also great. However, I cannot justify spending $100 for two people to dine here. There are other restaurants in the area offering bolder tastes and larger portions for less money. read more

We've only been to a few places in Cocoa Beach, but so far, The Fat Snook is a stand out. We were all pleased with the menu options, our entrees and the wine list. I do have one quibble though: We were out with my 3-year-old son, and I asked whether they could provide pasta with a little Parmesan and butter. They said that they couldn't. I understand that this venue is not geared for families, and I wasn't expecting crayons and chicken fingers, but...I was surprised that they weren't willing to accommodate this request. Perhaps they do this intentionally to dissuade folks from bringing their kids. If so, I think that's a shame. read more

This is my favorite restaurant on the space coast. The food is delicious and they have a great wine list, as well! It is always a great time. read more

Delicious! We ordered the catch special, a perfectly cooked cobia. Don't skip the homemade bread or the key lime pie. It was nice to find a restaurant in Cocoa Beach with a casual yet beautiful atmosphere and a chef that serves fresh, well prepared cuisine. Everything we ate was delicious and the service was excellent. read more

Wow...what a delicious surprise to find such sophisticated and creative seafood in a beach town! The chef really knows how to take basics and tweak them to greatness. I had a daily special of Grouper on a bed of 'chow chow' which I had never had....served with a Blood Orange marmalade...what a flavor knockout. Our table shared an appetizer of scallops on a bed of banana polenta with micro greens...unbelievably surprising combination and super delicious. read more

The parking is an absolute nightmare but I wanted to give the place a try based on the reviews. Called ahead and made a reservation for one. Walked in and the host sat a random person that walked in at a table first after confirming that I had a reservation. Not a big deal except he sat this person at a nice four top and stuck me in the corner at a two top table. Waited ten minutes to get any service---no water--nothing. So I got up and left. After sitting there for ten minutes I was able to peruse the menu and it seemed pretty lame--glad I didn't waste my money! read more

We ate there last evening. The food was delicious with a nice presentation. That said, the Apple dessert will bring me back!!!

We enjoyed a lovely family dinner at Fat Snook last night. The ambience, service and food was impeccable! Thanks!

Nice for a birthday dinner. A little on the pricey side but good quality food. Really enjoyed the crab soup (yummmmm) and the charcuterie first course was very unique. The grouper was excellent, and the mahi-mahi was decent. I wouldn't order the mahi-mahi again but I'm not sure that's a fish I love anyway. The Hawaiian rolls were nothing special. Pretty happy for the flan and key lime pie desserts. The service was good; the only downside was that the waitress kept trying to talk my husband (and other diners) into a second course after he already declined. read more

The food was very tasty. Excellent service. The only down fall is that the menu is very small. However very nice place to take someone for dinner. Average per person is about 40-50 without drinks. read more

Food is excellent. Bacon wrapped scallops were a highlight. does not seat a lot so call ahead for a table.

The Fat Snook Cocoa Beach, FL Well I must tell you all about this restaurant. I found this place using Urbanspoon from my iPhone, and you really should go. First things first, when you pull up to The Fat Snook you will think wow, really! deal with it GO IN and get at table. While you are waiting for your table ask for Denise She Rocks! Let me tell you what I strongly dislike about this place and get that out of the way. I truly loathe an arrogant chef, and here you have one. She has a larger head then she does a restaurant. I can't stand someone who does not want to see all of his or her customers get what they want. That aside this place was one of the best meals that I have ever eaten. I was grumpy until our kick butt servers told me to cheer up and try the skirt stake. WOW is all I can say, she nailed it. The Lemongrass Skewered Hanger Stake was one of the very best things I have ever eaten. Now I am getting ahead of myself. The wine list is great and priced very very well! The starters where out of this world. And everyone of my guest loved their dinner including two orders of a fish named "tile fish". All of this was followed by one of the freshest limoncello and some mind blowing desserts. All in all if I ever find myself in Cocoa Beach Florida again this will be one of my first stops. read more

This is a great little restaurant in south cocoa beach. It is very small so reservations would be recommended. The restaurant is a simple box with modern decor but the shape does not lend itself to intimate dining. Does not look that great from the outside. The food however is probably the most inventive in Cocoa Beach. The staff was professional and attentive. They have a daily blue crab appetizer special. It had large real chunks of blue crab and would be highly recommended. They have a nice selection of moderately priced wines. For the main course I had the Tritail Fish. It was cooked perfectly with a variety of sauces. One was a fruit yogurt sauce which I found to be decorative but did not blend well with the fish. For a beachside restaurant this a welcome addition with food well above the usual tourist traps. It is highly recommended. read more

So good! The Fat Snook has it all. A creative, yet not over the top menu, a great atmosphere and service and the food is delicious. I highly recommend it. read more

Go here! food for foodies! No kids,but gourmet all the way. Loved the service, shrimp and grits rivals anyplace in charleston even... who'd a thunk in cocoa beach? read more

We had been here once before. We brought some British friends and sat at a table that had been pulled together for our party (6). The tables had one table cloth which didn't cover the surface. One of our guests placed a glass of wine on the edge of the wobbly center where the 2 tables had been joined. It fell. Instead of replacing the drink a belligerent older gentleman whom we assumed was the bartender (but we later we found out was the owner) said it better not happen again. Not what you would expect from such a pricey establishment. The portions are small, it's very cramped and loud, and the food overall is just meh. read more

Don't miss this. As a foodie, I cannot replicate/nor have I experienced these fantastic fusions of herbs and oils for apps and main dishes. Do not miss the blue crab appetizer, or the market offering of fish of the day...although I would pass on the Cobia due to the fleshy, ho hum of the texture. This chef , whoever it may be, is a star. And frankly, without his server, Erica, we would not have understood the complexity of the dishes. The wine choices are reasonable and Delicious. read more

What a great restaurant! My wife and I visit very few restaurants in the $$$ price range. The higher price for the Snook is well worth it. We went to the Snook because it was highly recommended by friends and Yelp. A good restaurant must have delicious food, fresh ingredients, reasonable pricing and appropriate portions for the pricing. The Snook passes all the above with flying colors. What makes the Snook worth the in $$$ price range is the taste of the food. Each item (appetizer, salad, main dish and desert) tastes incredible! I loved their local craft beer and my wife liked one of their wines. We will visit again to try different dishes and drinks. read more

Don't ever be late! Our party of 2 ran late on a Friday (the 13th no less!) We called on the way there explaining we were running about 10-15 minutes behind and would be late to our 6:30 reservation. We arrived and were seated and our server shortly greeted us and took our drink orders. We decided to order water for the time being and have wine with our dinner. After that, a manager came to our table. We were thinking he was going to welcome us and make sure everything was OK with the evening so far. Instead we got a scolding for being late and were told there was a reservation at 8:00 and what the kitchen turn-around times were. More or less the translation was "you've been naughty diners for being late, so hurry up!" In all our years of dining, in all types of food establishments, this has never happened to us. When we called on the way to the restaurant was the time to tell us our lateness could not be accommodated or at the very least before we were seated and had our drink order taken! The manager cheated the server out of a fat bill as we did not order wine, apps, coffee or dessert. A second person in charge (a manager of some sort) told my husband there was no rush, to take our time, everything was fine, but at that point it was too late. There was no smoothing this poor choice over. Our server was pleasant, the food was good (nothing spectacular) but we won't be going back due to the poor treatment we received by the manager. read more

Great staff! Nice date night destination. The exterior is no indication of the quality of the food or the warmth of the staff. Pricey yet worth a visit. read more