This is my all time favorite restaurant! You cannot beat going here at any time. The views in the day time are great and at night the band is so fun! I have been here so many times and never had a bad experience here. I have brought family visiting from out of town here and they always say this is one of the best places we go! Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming each time! The food is so flavorful and good! I absolutely love to get the catch of the day with the coconut rice and black beans. You get a very good portion of food for the price! read more

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Holy smokes man. What a terrible experience! There was confusion with my bill. The server asked if I would like slaw, chips, or fries. I asked if I could do sweet potato fries. My bill comes out and I was charged an extra $7.99 for the sweet potato fries. I said there was some confusion because I thought it was instead of chips. The manager came over and was quite horrible. I told her what happened and she said that didn't happen. I said hey no worries, I would just tell the server to advise the diner that it would be an additional charge. She cut me off and said she did "my servers are well trained." Quite possibly the worst experience I've had with a manager over a $7.99 mix up. Please be better next time. Icing on the cake, when the server dropped off the bill she placed it on the table and walked away. Not, I'm sorry, or have a nice day. Just placed and left. Such a shame because it was a decent experience until that fiasco which really wasn't that big of a deal read more

Bottom line is it's a good bar and grill on the river. The food is flavorful, service was quick and it overlooks the Indian river. I came for lunch hoping to get the shark kabobs but no luck. I got the Cobia fish tacos. They were good and I liked the spicy slaw. I also got a side of the Tahiti tats. The potato's tasted good but they were just warm. The fish was hot and fresh but the potatoes felt like they were sitting. The service was very good. She brought my drink and checked on me without asking even though they were busy. read more

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Service was good. I like being able to look at the riverside. I always have the fish reuben with medium rare tuna. It's always tasty and done right. I tried the kale slaw and it was not great. I felt like something in it was spoiled. I hate that the sandwiches only come with potato chips or this kale salad. read more

We frequent this place a lot, or we did. You can't beat the ambience because it's located directly on Indian River. However, the prices and quality of the food have taken a pretty big hit from what we can tell during our last visit. We had 5 adults in our party. One is disabled and ate off the kid's menu. Two of us split a meal. The bill came close to $100. One in our group often ordered the tuna poke. This time, there was only a few pieces of tuna and tons of rice. The seaweed salad was missing, and when we asked the server about it, we were told they no longer include it. This dish is about $15, and it's no a bowl of rice and a few pieces of tuna? Two of us split the fish Ruben, another dish we often have ordered here. The piece of fish was noticeably smaller than normal. We also ordered some sweet potato fries to share. The sauce as no longer included. I realize food prices are soaring now, but considering the prices have increased on their menu, management needs to rethink things. If you can't offer the same quality of food for a particular dish (like the tuna poke), just remove it from the menu. I visit this area often to spend time with family, and I always wanted to go here, but I doubt I could talk anyone into anymore. read more

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - half of a fish ruben - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

My wife and I loved this hot spot from the moment we sat at the outside tiki bar. Situated right along side the Indian river. We received a drink coupon from the boat tour and said, what the heck, lets enjoy a cocktail. I ordered a pina colada with a floater and my wife ordered a rum punch. There was live music as we walked in. Always a plus, it was a guy playing a guitar with background settings. Our bartender was great and accepted both of our boat tour coupons. We ordered a few appetizers, including bacon wrapped scallops , cheese bread and wings. Food was perfect for a mid day lunch. I also ordered their signature cocktail. Had to. The Grills Grand Hurricane for 15 bucks. And you get to take home the souvenir glass. Overall a great experience. We had a blast. read more

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Great selections for food. Inside Is quiet for conversation Outside bar with local talent and music Excellent and attentive servers, inside and outside A great place with out of town guests read more

The restaurant sits in a sorta scenic spot overlooking the Indian river. We got in mins. before a downpour. Once seated and after we looked at our menus, a storm hit and the place lost power for a good 5 mins. Once power came back it was business as usual. The place is decorated as all these places usually are... everything seems to be made out of wood and they have like an observation deck and, I believe, outside seating (I dunno why anyone wants to sit out in the FL heat, but, ya like what ya like). The food. As for what we ordered, again, it's basically what you'd expect from one of these harbor side grills. Sandwiches, "tacos" and burgers. Most seem to come on a bed of corrugated chips (I guess it's so that they can sell you fries as a side, wink*). So, food was average (... I didn't like their "tacos"... ssshhhh*). read more

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It was nice! Waitress was sweet and they have a live band the Friday night we went. She did ask if we wanted jalapeños with the fish dip but didn't realize it was an extra $1 charge. But other than that overall great! read more

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We accidentally stumbled across this place when looking for somewhere else, our initial choice was overcrowded and small but this was much better than we had hoped for. The staff were very nice and friendly, and our server gave some great information and recommendations. Both the cocktails and the mocktails are very enjoyable. We initially thought that being sat on the deck would be too hot, but with the nice breeze coming across the bay, it was perfect. All the food was great and the cheesy bread was excellent. Shout-out to the fro-yo machine which was a welcome addition to an already enjoyable meal. read more

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Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Grills is a good place to go if you're trying to have a meal overlooking the water. It's a very causal/beachy vibe with live music and nice views of the Indian River. They have a lot of seafood options, but also have some "Without Fins" items too. I really enjoyed my meal and the generous portion size but some other people with me weren't as impressed with the taste. They have indoor and outdoor seating, see the hostess for indoor or seat yourself outside. Our server was friendly and prices were fine. Overall, good experience. I'd say give it a try for the fun atmosphere. read more

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To be honest I just noticed I didn't put anything in here. I do remember enough to know that I would and will return. Apologies for lack of better info. read more

the restaurant itself is lovely and has amazing views. the food is all deep fried frozen food over priced and poor quality. the menu reads that the scallops are wrapped in bacon and was priced at 17 dollars. my bill stated it was 34 dollars for the scallops and one iced tea ( non alcoholic ). 34 dollars for a plate of 9 small scallops wrapped in bacon and deep fried to resemble coal from a fireplace. rusty's in the cape caanveral port is by far the best food i have eaten in florida. grillz really set the low bar of places i will never go to again. read more

Potatoes and rice were ice cold. They brought more out to us. The rice was still cold. Potatoes tasted like they were thrown in microwave and had weird flavor. $65 for a poor meal. read more

After enjoying a two hour cruise on the Indian River, our group of eleven went to Grills Riverside for a late lunch. We had many different food options to eat and enjoy. Some of the options eaten were shrimp pasta, bacon wrapped shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops, clam chowder, fish tacos and a Cubana sandwich. Everything was very good. My said that your chef really nailed the Cubana in its authenticity. The ambiance was great inside and out. Our waitress was outstanding with friendliness and service to our party. read more

Recent visit here and was pleased. Prices were mid range, quality of food was good, wait staff was excellent portions We're kinda on the small side. Drink prices were average. Would recommend others to eat or drink here. Location, parking and views here are good for a place To meet and enjoy a meal or have a drink read more

Arrived as a group of four during a rainy Fourth of July for lunch indoors, seated immediately. Staff mostly friendly, our waitress was not as warm at first but was a bit more friendly by the end of our time dining. Food came out quickly and was hot and delicious, luckily right before the power started to flicker on and off. Food is a bit pricey for the portions you get, even more if you were to get drinks alongside your meal other than water. Considering the food, the fish tacos with Mahi were good even if the corn tortillas can't hold all the goodness together without some careful eating. My wife's fish sandwich was good but the chips paled in comparison to the delicious sweet potato fries we got as an additional side (comes with horseradish and sweet/spicy sauce). Overall a good experience, but we felt a bit of tension with our waitress which dampened the initial experience even if it improved at the end. read more

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Quick visit while visiting our kids who moved to Melbourne recently. Food was good, service was great. Our server was very nice. Never tried Cobia before, it was a light and buttery whitefish. read more

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Food was very good. It was a bit pricey for my Long Island Ice Teas--and they were pretty small for the price! Great service and we all had good quality food on our orders. We were a group of five people. I will go back but if you do go out over there, there are other places to go for drinks that give you a better deal. Thank you for great waitressing and a nice time otherwise. 3 stars. read more

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Delicious lunch at Grills today. Nice waterfront view. Yummy mahi mahi sandwich. Good service. Decently priced. read more

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This riverside seafood spot offers a great atmosphere, live music and beautiful views. The food was decent but the prices felt a bit high for what was served. Good amount of seating available. Surcharge if you plan on paying with card but they have an ATM available at the front. Overall, it's a nice place for the ambiance, but don't expect standout flavors. read more

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Nikki was our server this windy / rainy afternoon. The Delmonico was on my mind. Sheila got the blackened chicken Alfredo. The vegetables, rice and carrots were delicious and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was welcoming, friendly and festive. The restaurant was very clean and the restrooms were very clean also. We had a great afternoon and when the rain let up we walked out to our car. read more

Always good to stop by the local Grills when we're in town. Live band and great atmosphere always make this place a favorite for us. read more

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Went here today and had an awesome time. Food was excellent. Our waitress. Nikki was wonderful. Definitely will return again when I'm in the area. read more

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Uncooked tortillas Juvenile Mahi not fresh either Dry and overcooked View insane Service ok Price$$$ No thxs read more

Food was decent for the price, nothing too special but not bad either. Unfortunately, the experience was really brought down by the waiter's attitude. Service felt unfriendly and a bit dismissive, which made the overall visit less enjoyable. Probably wouldn't come back because of that. read more

Good food and service with a great view of the water. This is the place off the beaten path, even though on US 1. The locals eat here and the place has been busy every time we've been on our multiple trips into the area. You can't go wrong if you love good seafood. read more

Outside on the intercoastal, views of the Pineda Causeway going over to Merritt Island at night were great. It was a quiet weeknight, we didn't expect a bustling place, we just wanted to continue our 8 day Florida eating tour of Mahi, Cobia and Tuna with rice and beans going. We had a Tuna Poke plate with seaweed salad and Fish Tacos with Cobia. Both were great. Very low key vibes, but that's what we wanted. read more

Living in this part of Florida, there are tons of similar Tiki Bar type restaurants like this one that offer great water views and casual outdoor dining. This is one of the best ones we have tried. Lots of GF options that are tasty! I got blackened fish tacos and they were delicious read more

Ok, I tried it 3 times thinking maybe it was a couple of off nights but it isn't. The service is slow, the servers don't seem to care. The food was mediocre at best,under temp and boring. With the beautiful location that they have you'd think that woukd step up the service end read more

The food was really good. Nice service and a clean and friendly atmosphere! However, I wished they had more variety in rice options. Perhaps white rice?? read more

The food is terrible. Disgusting coleslaw, sad fish sandwiches with barely any fish. Chips come with the sandwiches. For sandwiches at $15-25 offering no fries even as an upgrade is cheap. Calamari gross and stringy. You don't come here for the food though, they have the view but for the same view I'd venture down to river rocks. Just my opinion. Service is friendly but I won't waste my money here again. read more

Our server Kris was amazing!! My mahi was delicious, boyfriend had the shrimp Cuban he loved it. Beautiful view of the water and great live music!! Absolutely recommend this place if you are visiting for great views closer to Melbourne. read more

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I used to enjoy coming here but the prices are not reasonable and the credit card surcharge is just wrong. Sometimes a good thing doesn't stay good. read more

Grills is a regular spot for locals. The live music, waterfront view, and no-fuss service are Brevard staples. The fish tacos are worth seeking out. Must try the key lime pie for dessert read more

High ratings were deceiving. Food was mediocre, fries were cold. Scallops were beyond well done. Skip it.

I wasn't impressed with the food. I got the pasta the presentation was mediocre. Beautiful location with a nice view.

The sea food Alfredo was a big pile of stuck together noodles with a light amount of Alfredo sauce. It is And I made a point of requesting extra sauce if they were going to let it sit under the heat lamp. And it also smelled and tasted like the seafood was old. And tasted bad. I sent it back. The ranch dressing had way too much sour cream in it. Lettuce was bone dry. So I knew it had not been rinsed. I sent the dressing back. And got a new dressing. I order calamari and it came out burnt and no flavor. I sent it back. Avoid the place! read more

Been enjoying this restaurant for years..... tonight was a complete disappointment.... Steak kabobs were seriously undercooked ..... in an attempt to salvage the night for a very special out of town guest, ordered key lime pie .... It was served frozen ..... guhhhh. Really!? Come on Grills .... You're better than that read more

I love seafood but too often I have stumbled onto seafood restaurants that don't really love or appreciate seafood. This is not one of those places. I admit bursting out laughing when I saw the comment in the menu "if you are looking for fried fish, go to Long John Silvers". I wasn't looking for fried fish so it only produced mirth on my part but I guess someone who was looking for fried fish might be offended. Again, this is a place that likes fish. I had sesame seared tuna - done perfectly which means just seared so the tuna could speak for itself. It didn't just speak, it sang. My partner ordered a grilled mahi sandwich, which was incredibly juicy. We split the sweet potato fries he ordered for himself and still took some home. But ... I am from New England and their New England Clam Chowder might win awards in Florida but where I come from they would not have been warmly received for a clam chowder that tasted more like bacon than clams. Skip the soup and order from the rest of the menu. Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked fabulous. read more