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    Goombay's Beachside

    3.9 (346 reviews)
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    GOOMBAY'S BEACHSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Suzie R.

    Love, love, love this place. Maddie was an exceptional waitress. We scored a table for 5 towards the back. We heard it's a local favorite and they had some amazing options that fit everyone in the group. I got the Seafood a la GOOMBAY. It was perfect and delish, I upgraded to veggies as my side. Hubby got the Al's Cajun Angels, my mom got the wings, dad got the fish and chips...and everyone was really happy. Great selection of beers including Intercoastal (local brewery). Atmosphere is great! It was so good, hubby wanted to come here the next day!

    Out door seating area
    Mollie M.

    We parked here at random, trying to figure out what beach we wanted to go to and it ended up going in. Glad we did! we had a great time! The restaurant is pleasantly beachy/touristy which was just what we wanted. The waitstaff was really helpful and friendly, they made sure we knew what came with our entree so we didn't accidentally order a side of rice. My husband and I shared an entree with pulled pork service on tostones with mango salsa. It also came with a sweet teriyaki sauce. It was an interesting combo all together. Not something I would have imagined, but tasty! It came with carribean rice which was also quite good. We ordered a side of sweet potato fries after finding out that we were getting rice with the entry. The sweet potato fries were not my jam - as soon as I tasted the cinnamon I was not that interested - but my husband liked them... and I understand lots of people like that combo, but no thank you. My husband got a cocktail with orange juice and peach schnapps. which he enjoyed, but I can't find the name of on their website. However, this is not beachside. There is a highway and some fancy condos or a hotel or something between you and the beach. We ate outside, and the highway is a bit loud. Still a great restaurant, but beachside is a stretch.

    Blackened mahi sandwich with yellow rice
    Josh S.

    Had to pull the fish off the bun it was just too big and messy. The rice complimented the fish very well instead of fries. The Cuban sandwich was amazing! Our server was fantastic, the restaurant was a typical beach style establishment.

    Seafood bisque
    Dennis C.

    This place has a beachside vibe ( laid back and friendly). We stopped in here for lunch on a Wednesday. It was not crowded and the service was great. We ordered a cup of gumbo and a cup of the seafood bisque. Both were phenomenal. We also shared a bowl with Mahi Mahi with Blackened season, which tasted great. Prices are alright , service great .

    1/4 head of lettuce, used to feed 2. With rotten tomatoes.
    Mr P.

    Bidenomics has definitely taken this place over. We ordered the wedge salad to go and waited to open it until we got home. Previously it was cheaper and 1/4 head of iceberg lettuce was more and able to feed 2 adults. Now it's not close to a 1/4 head and the cherry tomatoes were old looking and rotten. It cost me $16.22 We used to do take out all the time and like this place, but maybe not anymore. Update: I called to find out if there was a mistake with the lettuce and rotten tomatoes because that definitely does not seem like this was the norm from our past visits. After speaking with the woman she informed me that she's by herself and she would've rectified it if prior to me posting Yelp. However, we live over a half hour from her location. She made it sound like it's my vault for posting this review. If tomatoes weren't rotten I wouldn't even post this. Do it right the first time I always say and they weren't even busy.

    Mac & Cheese with fried chicken
    Linda C.

    This place is Awesome. Great food & staff. Very cool place Definitely recommend We will be back a new favorite

    Musician getting ready to sing
    Megan P.

    The egg rolls were delicious and a great way to start off my meal. We sat outside and enjoyed the wonderful Caribbean vocalist, Charlie, playing tropical drums. My Happy Hour Sweetwater Mango Kush was refreshing as the breeze kept me cool in this Florida heat. The server was extremely friendly and informative, as this was my first time at Goombay's. Portions are large and I was extremely pleased with my two tacos a la carte. I love heat, but their extra spicy sauce did not pack a punch. So I added some Tabasco sauce to give it that Florida heat, and let me just say, yum yum yum. Skip the fries and try something a bit better. I'll take the hit on that one, but if you're in need of some Caribbean flare with Mexican Asian fusion, sit outside and enjoy the breeze at Goombay's.

    Kids Mac n cheese (includes drink)
    Robyn F.

    I decided to try this place bc they have outside seating. It's seat yourself. There's not much parking. Megan our server was great, friendly & attentive. The manager/ owner came out thanked a few tables for our patience. My son enjoyed his mac n cheese. The eggrolls barely had any seafood, mostly cabbage. I liked the remoulade sauce better. The side of black beans were bland, didn't taste seasoned. My tuna was good, a bit over. The outside area needs cleaning. I most likely won't go back. Spent $48 & I don't feel the food was worth it. Again, Megan was wonderful.

    I am a little late in writing this review but this receipt is a good reference for pricing
    Scott W.

    Goombay's is a great little bar & grill right off of A1A in Satellite Beach, FL. We were in town for a concert and were looking for a great spot to have dinner before the show. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, so we were able to grab a great spot near the window. Our server, Sydney, brought our menu, informed us about the specials and delivered our drinks with minimal delay. Nancy and I both ordered the Mahi Rueben ($14.95 each) and a Dragon Point IPA draft ($5 with happy hour discount). Our meals were out in about 20 minutes leaving us plenty of time to arrive to the show early. The sandwiches were excellent and the side of fries were fresh and crispy. We don't usually order dessert; however, I noticed they had Fried Cheesecake on the menu ($9.95). I hadn't had this since I lived in NOLA, so I was all in on ordering it. The cheesecake was everything I hoped it would be and they even put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on there for us, Yum! If I lived in the area Goombay's would definitely be one of my favorite spots for dinner. The staff are friendly, the establishment is clean, the food is great, and the price is right. Good job Goombay's, I look forward to my next visit soon!

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    Love this place. It's what you want in a "go-to" neighborhood restaurant. So, I "go to" as often as I can!

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    Always great! Love their food and service. Tacos, skewers..you can't go wrong. Also the chowder is amazing!!

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    Amazing food! Outstanding service and love the ambiance!!! Been here several times and the food never disappoints!!!

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    Good food and good service. Both indoor and outdoor dining. I would return to this restaurant to try other menu items.

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    Always a good time at this place! Great food and staff and the drinks are always on point.

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    Very good mahi and shrimp . I was pleasantly surprised . Waitress was very nice and we will go back

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    Decent stop for a quick bite and beer! Restroom could use some attention. Waitress was top notch!!

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    Ask the Community - Goombay's Beachside

    Have they been written up for dirty kitchen?

    You can check with the city health inspector for all yearly reports. Place seems and looks very clean every time I've been a customer.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes!

    Been by every day this week, and they have been closed- Are they closed for good?

    I live down the street from Goombay's and although their facebook and website is down the sign out front has been saying "coming soon". Yesterday the sign said open at 5 and when I drove by last night it was packed so I'd say it's open....

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