4 Exciting New & Coming Brevard County Restaurants

Four restaurant concepts are opening or expanding along Florida’s east-central coast, from seafood and Thai cuisine to a large tiki bar and Philadelphia-style pretzels.

Q's Crackin' Crab & Seafood Kitchen — Cocoa Beach

Address: 142 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Status: Now open. A grand opening is planned for Thanksgiving weekend.

What to expect: Florida-style seafood boils and platters in a new location near the beach and port traffic.

Menu highlights: Crab platters, seafood rice, seafood mac and cheese, lobster, garlic crab wings and the oversized Queen Crab platter.

Who’s behind it: Quinisha Bredwood, who grew the business from home-cooked seafood platters into a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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Nara Thai Sushi — New Smyrna Beach

Address: 424 Luna Bella Ln, Units F & G, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Status: Targeting an opening around Thanksgiving.

What to expect: A roughly 42-seat Thai and sushi restaurant with a sushi bar, open kitchen and breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Menu highlights: Whole red snapper, shrimp, lobster, scallops, Thai dishes, sushi, stews and rotating soups.

Who’s behind it: Craig Finney, owner of Bowl Thai Cafe in New Smyrna Beach.

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Philly Pretzel Factory — Cocoa Beach

Address: 2045 Atlantic Ave N, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Status: Targeting a December opening.

What to expect: Philadelphia-style soft pretzels for walk-in customers, catering, party trays and large event orders.

Menu highlights: Fresh soft pretzels and larger pretzel trays designed for parties, restaurants and local venues.

Who’s behind it: Philadelphia native Karen Amato, who is bringing a familiar hometown staple to Cocoa Beach.

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Tiki Docks — Melbourne/Viera

Address: 5451 Lake Andrew Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940

Status: Targeting late Q1 2027.

What to expect: A roughly 9,000-square-foot Florida-style tiki bar and restaurant with about 300 seats and a Tulum-inspired patio.

Menu highlights: Surfside Grouper, fresh oysters, Florida Pork Nachos, Spice-Seared Ahi, lobster rolls and steak skewers.

Who’s behind it: 23 Restaurant Services, the group behind concepts including Ford's Garage and Don the Beachcomber.

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