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    Big Dogs Barbeque

    4.2 (32 reviews)
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    Jennifer W.

    OMG this place is amazing! Don't be afraid of the gas station vibe. The food is real and great. That smell on US 1 is not Rib City it's from this place on the other side of the road, Big Dogs. The pulled chicken sandwich is very moist and tasty, not dry at all. The ribs were tougher I was expecting but still very good. I will say the whole Family was burping "smoke" all night long and there were comments of regret. I think moving forward will Stick with the pulled sandwiches, but we will go back soon. I thing to add. Bring wet wipes unless you want to use the gas station bathroom.

    Mike D.

    No big dogs or any dogs could be found here. :) It's highly amusing that Big Dog BBQ is right across the street from Rib City. I came here because of all the great reviews from people on the job site south of here. They have a good reputation for having really good ribs. The big question, are there ribs better than Rib City? And the hands down answer is yes! You can see from the picture that these are a monster size rib bones. They're served as a dry rub with barbecue sauce on the side so you can drench it the way you like it. Big dog is a little food shock in the gas station parking lot. Don't let this deter you because this is not your average gas station food. It's a much better quality however the high food truck like prices will stop me from becoming a regular here. The service was good and friendly staff was also nice and will talk to you while you're waiting. There's a place where you can sit down and eat but you will be sitting outside luckily it's a little shady so that does help with outside temperature as well.

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    Robert W.

    Bbq was below average. Ambiance is trailer in a convenience store car park. Service was good and friendly.

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    Great food at a great price. Love supporting a grass roots business. Hands down the best the BBQ in town.

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    11 months ago

    Ribs are fantastic. Got the hot tangy sauce and a guy that looks like Matty Matheson gave me a shot of moonshine.

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    Support local eateries. Absolutely great food- shredded bbq pork sandwich & roadkill potatoes!

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    Do yourself a favor and drive across the street to rib city. Waste of money. Brisket wasn't edible.

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    Rib City Grant Station

    Rib City Grant Station

    3.8(229 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Great BBQ. Corn nuggets and okra are my fave, and the ribs are fall off the bone delicious…read more Collards were flavorful, but a little too much vinegar for my taste. Average pulled pork sandwich, fresh hot fries and baked beans. Brisket was delicious as well as the mac n cheese, fries and garlic toast. Service is always great. Eclectic atmosphere, fun to play eye spy with the kids.

    Rib City Grant Station opened in 2015 after a three year renovation of the historic Jorgensen's…read moreStore by Chris Pozgar, president and owner of Grant Station Inc.. Jorgensen's General Store was built between 1892 and 1894 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was a Seminole Indian trading post, telegraph office, and the first post office in Central Florida. It is also reported to be haunted and has been investigated by the Florida Bureau of Paranormal Investigations. They have posted some videos related to their findings online. Grant Station has Rib City, a 70-seat barbecue restaurant, Old Grant Creamery, an ice cream shop inside of Rib City, Island Paddle, where visitors can buy or rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards to tour the Indian River Lagoon, and a barn for special events such as weddings. The Rib City franchise started in 1989 in Fort Myers, and has since grown to include 14 barbecue restaurants in Florida and multiple other locations across the country. I had Rib City at Grant Station Bookmarked for a long time for the historic nature of the building but I was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful service and delicious food. Menu items include baby-back ribs, pulled pork and barbecue chicken, and side dishes such as onion rings and macaroni and cheese. BBQ is smoked on site daily and sides and dressings are made in house. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and they offer take out and catering. I recommend dining in if you can though. The dining area is filled with carefully curated and quirky antiques Pozgar has collected to replace the ones that were sold off by the previous owner of the building. My server was Kyle who was very welcoming and friendly. He kept the sweet tea flowing for this dehydrated gal. I had the sliced pork lunch special with macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and garlic bread. The serving was ample and the value was good. Most importantly the food was delicious. I was too full for the ice cream dessert. They used to make their own but recently switched to a supplier. Thank you to Christine from the Bensen House for her hearty endorsement of Rib City. With its storied past and tasty food, this restaurant is right up my alley.

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    Malabar Mo's - California Club

    Malabar Mo's

    3.7(95 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    I been here twice within a 1-month period to give them a fair run. Malabar Mo's is a cool little…read morebar that today house that's converted to a commercial location. Malabar Mo's is known as our local biker bar the night's I was here I really didn't see any motorcycles or bikers or maybe I did and they're in regular street clothes. The food here does not stand out in any way it's pretty average but there's really nothing wrong with that at all. Is it cool local spot close to the river with local people who work and live in my town some of which I recognize and I've seen around. The service here is always good. The food comes out fast and it's very presentable. Nothing bad to say about this whatsoever. Now the alcohol is my biggest complaint. I simply ordered a vodka lemonade and I thought the drink was really strong but I didn't even get a buzz so ordered another one and thought it was really strong again and it wasn't. The next morning I realized from the headache I received but the drink wasn't straw but the vodka must have been below the well it was so low grade. The only other vodka that's ever given me a headache like that after two drinks is ABC house brand and Smirnoff. I'm not sure if it was Smirnoff but it did taste really strong for one ounce of alcohol mixed into a regular 8 oz cup so whatever it was it was undoubtedly cheap. Second time I came here I was up with a party of seven people. The waitress was able to handle our table without any issues. She checked in frequently and gave us regular updates on the kitchen and what was going on with the food and the staffing. Every employee I've contacted at this location has been friendly. I wouldn't necessarily call this location a date night restaurant but it's definitely safe for casual time. Let's just say it's not a first date location if you're looking for a romantic candlelit dinner with flowers on the table. If you're close by it's really not a bad spot to stop and have a drink I possibly need some local that's also a good spot to sip on your drink and listen to the crazy banter from a crazy Palm Bay residence at the bar. If you've been in town a long time these people will often tell a story to each other and you'll find yourself smiling and nod and remember the good old days out in da bay.

    If you like drunks dancing next to your table, lesbians trying to pick a fight with anyone as they…read moremake a spectacle of themselves on purpose while no one does anything about it, I guess the atmosphere is for you. I'm not an alcoholic and didn't expect 2 loud mouthed intoxicated, heavy set women to invite themselves into my conversation at my table. It's an obnoxious pirate costume event and a poorly managed business. Socializing is not possible in this atmosphere. I watched some elderly band who didn't play well and the singer had no voice. I thought maybe they were donating their time? Every song they played sounded just like the last song. Since everyone was too bombed to aim properly in the bathroom, they certainly didn't notice. The key issue is no one here gets a limit on alcohol consumption. It's a DUI hot spot. The riffraff are obviously regulars here. The food is awfully overpriced for what you get, the water is even worse, and nowhere near a full menu to order from. Waitress looked overworked and do not smile. A horror show on weekends. I know it's not a classy place like you get downtown in Melbourne, but the owner should be responsible when serving alcohol without any limits and asking big mouths to shut up so others can enjoy a conversation at their table. I know for a fact two individuals who left this bar completely intoxicated and one lost a leg, and the other lost a foot riding home drunk on Malabar Rd. Ask any cop about it. My scenic view is the backside of a gas station. so we split and rode south, Rosie's has a a gorgeous view of the river for less money I dumped on this dive. The patrons have good hygiene, and can spell hygiene too.

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