Koko makes history as first Brevard restaurant in Michelin Guide

In a historic first for Brevard County’s dining scene, Koko in Cocoa Beach has landed a coveted spot in the Michelin Guide — the world-renowned listing of fine restaurants established by the French tire company Michelin in 1900. Making its debut as a 2026 "recommended" restaurant, the recognition marks a major milestone not only for the restaurant, but for the Space Coast as a whole — an impressive standout that showcases culinary credibility on a global scale.

Koko makes history as first Brevard restaurant in Michelin Guide. In a historic first for Brevard County’s dining scene, Koko in Cocoa Beach has landed a coveted spot in the Michelin Guide — the world-renowned listing of fine restaurants established by the French tire company Michelin in 1900. Making its debut as a 2026 "recommended" restaurant, the recognition marks a major milestone not only for the restaurant, but for the Space Coast as a whole — an impressive standout that showcases culinary credibility on a global scale. Chef and owner Daniel Joseph Penovich, who was born and raised on the Space Coast, shared his excitement with FLORIDA TODAY about bringing this distinction home, “The fact that we are the first ones to bring it to this area, is the coolest thing in the world. And it's been a fun thing to kind of realize that was the...