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    Apollo Diner

    3.6 (120 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Country fried steak and eggs. Special order no potatoes or toast. Added side of  bacon.
    Sandra L.

    If I could add a half star, I'd give them a 3 1/2. The server was very attentive and the staff friendly and kind. The food was good, the restaurant was very clean and the options were versatile. They accommodated special requests.

    It was horrible the chicken didn't taste like chicken and the rice was stuck together and hard I'm never coming back again it was the mystic chicken

    Timothy G.

    While on vacation with family, I have eaten breakfast here 4 times. Each time, we were treated well and even had the same server, who was amazing. The food was very good and great value. Will definitely be back next time I'm down in Florida!

    Popeye Omelet add tomato and onion with home fries and wheat toast
    Tiffany J.

    Apollo diner is always delicious. We've dined in and done take out on many occasions. Never disappointed. This visit was a quick breakfast stop with my son after an errand filled morning. Great service, casual atmosphere, and yummy food = happy Mom and kid!

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    Todd D.

    Apollo Diner, 201 West Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, FL - 1/2-Star Swill Alert! This is my second Swill Alert in a month. If the food in Brevard doesn't start getting better, I'm going to end up with self-inflicted alopecia from pulling out clumps of my hair. Come on, Melbourne. How sad is it when I must state that I found food so inedible that the restaurant deserved zero stars. Luckily for the Apollo Diner in Melbourne, I'm awarding it 1/2 a star despite its terrible fare. This is solely because of Bonita, our awesome server, who is always so charming and accommodating. A little history: I have many fond childhood memories of family dinners in this building where I've been coming in to eat for over 50 years. As a kid, my family used to come in once a week for delicious BBQ at what was a Fat Boys over 30 years ago. Later, this place became a Jimmie Joes before going Greek. A couple of decades ago, the original owners of the Apollo Diner ran a great little restaurant out of here. Then they sold it and the food quality plummeted. Every new owner of the Apollo Diner--and this is the fourth--has kept the same name and attempted to jazz up the décor, but the food has never been the same. Over five years ago, I came in to review this joint under the second owner and ended up getting up and leaving without eating because the service was so bad (my waitress decided to hang out and chat with her boyfriend for over half an hour rather than put in my order). Over three years ago, I came back in under the third owner and even enjoyed some decently prepared bacon and eggs, which was served with a smile by the abovementioned Bonita, giving it a full three stars. This was back in 2019. However, six months ago, a fourth owner took over. They took out the food trough and got rid of the sleepwalking wait staff. To their credit, they kept Bonita. So, what's wrong with the food? Could it be that an Egyptian family (at least I was told they were Egyptian, but online they say they offer a weekend Turkish BBQ) shouldn't make Greek food? At the old San Remo Restaurant on US-1 in Melbourne now a Greek family serves both Italian and Arabic food and both suck. Just saying. I ordered the Greek Skillet and the Apollo "Plater," which I assume was supposed to be "Platter." It always worries when me when a restaurant can't correctly spell the items on its menu. Or when it brags on Facebook that it has a live "Billie" (belly?) dancer on Friday nights. The long and short of it is this: The fourth owner is not the charm. The swill served here was inedible. You want tasty Greek cuisine? Why not try the Olympia Café on US-1 in Melbourne, where Teddy the Greek has been serving the real thing to Brevardians for forty years. The Big Boy says, "Skip the Apollo Diner. I never thought the food could get worse here, but it did.

    Greek Omelette, hash browns and white toast   Smothered liver, mashed potatoes and string beans

    Food- I always enjoy it Service- Never a problem with the customer care. Ambiance- on a busy street but you can get in and out when it's time.

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    Rhyann C.

    DELICIOUS breakfast!! Staying in Melbourne for spring break and we've gone here every morning for breakfast. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Hilton Melbourne hotel. Staff is super nice and friendly, made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend.

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    It's a diner. Nothing fancy, but good food with a menu and prices that should please anyone. Check the specials.

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    Great good and service. Reasonably priced with good variety. South of the border wrap is greatness!

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    One of those diners I enjoy simply because it's comfortable there and they make the best French toast and the red neck omelette is delish!

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    Great food n service this morning n the price is spot on. One of the best local diners in our area.

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    Saturday and Sunday were busy, but the staff remained friendly and the food came just as fast.

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    We originally stopped at Flames for an early dinner as we were attracted to all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was not busy when we arrived around 5p but filled up a bit more as we dined. We appreciated the interior of this restaurant being noticeably brighter compared to the other location in Vero, which is too dark. This Melbourne location seemed clean with an open kitchen to see the action. We started off ordering a hummus for the table. A couple of the plates they brought out looked dirty and unwashed (yikes!). Also, the pitas were not warm so we sent those back as well. Not off to a good start. Our server Donna was great though, and was fast, helpful and informative. Our orders of tenderloin and chicken kebobs were ok, the steak was a bit chewy. Entrees came with a house salad with lemon vinaigrette, veggies, rice and a bit of hummus.. those were good. I've had better Mediterranean so not sure if I'd return, especially with the dirty dishes. This just wasn't what I was hoping for, but it's slim pickings if you're looking for good restaurants around this area.

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    Finally came in to try this after saying we would for 6 years! Everyone raves, so we knew we needed…read moreto give it a try. Seating was friendly and fast. We came in early, between 4-5, and there was only 1 other table in the dining room. Unfortunately, they decided to sit us right next to that table. As a couple looking for a romantic dinner, being seated next to a loud business-talking 4 top when there was literally every other table available is disappointing. But, we didn't want to fuss so went with it. Service took a minute to get to us, but it gave us time to study the menu. Ordered draft beer and wine. The wine was off, and so later I politely asked to change it to something else. She did not hesitate, the wine was removed from the bill, and the cocktail that came in place was FANTASTIC! Server was super friendly and nice and fast for the rest of the visit! Ordered ribeye steak entree and surf and turf (filet) entree, both medium rare. My filet was great. Excellent flavor, thick, and a HUGE area of medium rare inside. The ribeye was a little less amazing. Thin... maybe 1/2-3/4 inch. Wish we would have known this. When you order a ribeye medium rare that is that thin, it doesn't have enough time to sear the outside correctly or cook off any fat, so it doesn't develop the flavor you're expecting. Husband said it had nice seasoning, but he would order the filet next time. I would recommend to the restaurant that they get thicker cuts and charge a little more. My glazed shrimp was GREAT, and the sauce dripped down into the rice. Both of us loved the shrimp, rice and veg. We couldn't pass up dessert, so we had the banana cream coconut cake. DELISH! What a great combo of banana cream pie and coconut cake flavors. Overall, we'll definitely come back! But I wouldn't order the steak entrees again. We both thought a filet and shrimp skewer combo sounded like an excellent choice next time. But... we noticed this wasn't listed on the menu. So it's not clear if we'll have to order two skewer plates to achieve that (which would be ridiculously expensive) or if they have add-on skewers that are priced per skewer without the salad/rice/veggie tack-on. Would be nice to have that info on the menu so we don't have to ask, but we'll figure that out when we return. Of note - the place was half full when we left at 5:30 on a Thursday! That's a really decent showing, in my opinion. Definitely a compliment to the restaurant to be so busy, so early, on a weekday night. All in all, loved the interior, the service, cocktail selections, and most of the food. I can see why everyone enjoys this restaurant!

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