Meh. Prices reflect the great location, but the food doesn't merit the cost. Colleague ate half his…read moregrouper sandwich that came fried, not blackened, and he doubted it was even grouper. My salad was nothing special. Throw in $15 parking, and I've visited here for the last time. RS

Nice place to relax after a day on the beach. Alexa was holding down the bar keeping the drinks and…read morefood moving. Food orders come out fast and tasty.

First and foremost, reserving was easy. But the day of dinner I come up to the counter and tell…read morethem that I have a reservation mine you when I reserved they told me that they were going to write down that it was a surprise birthday dinner, but the people at the front ruined it by saying "oh is it a birthday dinner?" like how clueless can they freaking be. Worst part is that my significant other was right next to me. Also, let's start with the service. The only thing the that was bad about this dinner, Besides the ruining of the surprise was that the server was absolutely horrible. It took her about 30 minutes just to start us off with water and it wasn't even busy. After she came back with the waters, it took her another 30 minutes to come back to take our order. I'm a very observant person so I would see groups of people come in and they would get their food before us. That's crazy. Anyways, after another 30 minutes, the waiter came to take our orders. We all knew what we wanted cause we were already there for an hour. About 20 minutes later. Our food comes out and two people order was wrong. We tell the lady and she said she's gonna get it fixed 10 minutes ago by and the person just ends up eating whatever they were given. Overall worst experience ever never coming back. PS the food was good at least.

Birthday weekend celebration in Melbourne. This popped up on places on the water. Very nice…read moreatmosphere. Went for lunch and sat at the outside bar downstairs. Busy, but not too crowded, bartender was excellent. Started off with a vodka martini (was going to order oysters). Ordered the beet salad to start and it was huge. Roasted beets, tomatoes, and blue cheese w/frisee lettuce was very good. Next appetizer was the fried green tomatoes. Huge, crispy and lots of them. Crab meat and remoulade on top was just right. They had imported oysters from New England (Wellfleet) so ordered a 1/2 dozen to go with my martini. Excellent presentation and taste. Next was the peel and eat shrimp. Big and not overcooked. The cocktail sauce was good, with lots of horseradish. On top of all the good food was the atmosphere. More like a resort than a restaurant. Great view of the river. Highly recommended and will go back next time I'm in town.

Waves Craft Bar Kitchen is the type of restaurant you go to because you're staying at the hotel and…read morejust don't want to go anywhere else. If I was a local, I would never come to this place. The 14 ounce ribeye was good and the 8 once filet was really gross.

Starting with the service, the bar at Waves was great. The bartender was so nice and friendly,…read morechatting with us and keeping our glasses filled. We visited two nights in a row while staying at the hotel and she welcomed us back the next night as if we were old friends. We chose the crab cakes from the happy hour menu. They were really tasty. Not a lot of filler, which I loved. I could've eaten an order myself. For dinner we shared the ribeye... 17 ounces! The accompaniments were creative and yummy... I loved the carrot swirls... and the side of macaroni and cheese was soooo good. The hotel and restaurant are beautiful. The holiday decor added to the experience. We agreed that we would definitely return when in the area.

Loved getting drinks here!…read more They did a fabulous job in creating a beachy, family, vibe. Great place to get lunch or dinner! Live music, games, and PLENTY of seating. I appreciate the upgrade to this venue 100000% (the bar here before was sooooo bad) Cant wait to go back!

My husband and I watched Dirty Birds being built last summer while we were in Cocoa Beach, so we…read morewere really looking forward to trying it once it opened. The space is great with a large outdoor tiki bar with plenty of outdoor tables, all right across the street from the beach. It has that relaxed, breezy vibe you want in a beachside spot. Service was friendly and attentive from the moment we sat down, and the food was delicious. The nachos are da bomb! It was a very hot day, and the draft beer wasn't quite as cold as I prefer, but that's not unusual for outdoor taps, so it didn't take away from the experience. The only real downside is the parking. It's street parking only, and it's very limited. We found a spot with a 90‑minute limit, and our waitress let us know they're strict about enforcing it. By the time you factor in walking to and from the restaurant, it doesn't leave as much time as we would've liked to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. Fortunately for us, a wicked storm was rolling in just as we were leaving, so the timing worked out. Overall, we enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to going back, hopefully with better parking luck next time.

My sister came to visit from NY and we decided to eat and have a drink on the Rooftop. We chose our…read moretable and our waitress Hannah was great. She immediately came over to greet us and give us menu's. She returned to take our drink order and was so pleasant. We then ordered the BBQ Chicken Flatbread and chicken sandwich with fries. It was all delicious. The view of the Melbourne Airport were so nice. They had a musician playing music which was excellent. Great vibe for social events.

The view was beautiful and the service was decent. The food took a while and wasn't hot when it…read morecame out, plus my chicken was dry. My husband's slider was pretty good though and since it was the daily special, it came with fries. It was also a reasonable price which made it even better. Plastic chairs are not our thing but the area around the fire looked nice. The drinks were inconsistent, one looked and tasted good, the second one had no garnish and tasted like they also forgot the alcohol. I doubt we'll go back.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more When it comes to the restaurants within Downtown Melbourne/Melbourne Main Street, I often stress that the ones on the edge of the river and/or marina are some of the best ones if you want a meal with a view. The Mansion and Chart House come to mind. The one my family wanted to go to was Ichabod's Bar & Grille. Unfortunately, its popularity exceeded its capacity and the waittime was over an hour. Ergo, we went to their sister location on Melbourne Beach, the one right across from Paradise Beach. Maybe, I was expecting a bit more as the Melbourne Beach location is the newer location meaning it had the OG to learn from, but it did not live up to that standard, at least the one I had in my head. Though an address is provided, this Ichabod's Bar & Grille - which I will shorthand simply to Ichabod's for the remainder of this review - is located as a stand-alone business right across the entrance to Paradise Beach. Ichabod's surely has that look of being a dockside restaurant despite being "landlocked," but good luck parking nearby. The parking situation has always been bad around the area. Inside, the seating is limited in which the majority of seating seems to be at the two bars. I guess Ichabod's is catering to a certain demographic pertaining to who dines inside. Outside, there are more tables for families and groups. That is where my family and I sat for our meal. Our waitress Jordanann, God bless her soul, was the only waitress working. She was running around like a chicken with their head cut off as she served everyone both inside and outside the restaurant. Despite her situation, she remained focused and kind. I definitely gave her a big tip for how hard she worked. As for the food, it was... well... okay. I always get fried fist fillets whenevere I come to a new seafood restaurant, along with crab cakes. There was shell in the crab cake, which I find to be a bit of a norm with a little piece, but there were some thoroughly recognizable pieces in my mouth when biting right in. And the fish, well... it was... okay. Not the best fish I ever had, but not bad where I would not finish it or at least take it home. Other food my family ordered includes the Mahi Sandwich, Our Burger, Shrimp Wrap, Caprese Burger, Jerk Mahi Plate, and the Jerk Shrimp Plate. Overall, the initial visit was very lacking. Though I do not fault the waitress herself, I do fault the restaurant for only having one waitress for this shift. I assume they are having a troublesome time keeping staff. I will definitely come back and give them a second chance. Can't just say Ichabod's is what they are over one visit, but for this initial visit, this is the kind of rating I would give them. If they improve over an average, i will reconsider changing the rating and updating the review.

There late afternoon today. My first time. My sister-in-law coming here for years. We had the…read morePERFECT BURGERS today. Matt does phenomenal work putting these combinations perfectly. Kathy had the "Our Burger" with cheddar cheese and bacon, medium rare and potato chips. Dottie had the "Our Burger" with sautéed onions, no bun and put on a side salad with bleu cheese dressing. I had the "BBQ Burger" with a great tasting bbq sauce, cheddar cheese and bacon and a side of great creamy cole slaw and potato chips. ALL our burgers were soo good. We thoroughly enjoyed them!!! Spoke to MATT who cooks these burgers and shared with him how happy we were with them. The BEST!! Whenever we visit family again here will keep Ichabod's open for one dinner. Dottie's salad was also great as was the creamiest cole slaw side I ordered. The potato chips that comes with the entree is also a must. Thanks again to our server, sorry I forgot your name. You were also the best. You couldn't make us more comfortable. You are an asset to this business. Thanks again.

The night before our cruise, we decided to J Birds Island Eatery in Cape Canaveral FL, which was…read morenear our hotel. For my meal, I ordered Spicy Shrimp Tacos with no tortilla, and a side of fries. The tacos have Honey-chipotle grilled shrimp, pineapple salsa, siracha lime dressing slaw in it. All of the tacos/sandwiches are served with fries, sweet potato fries, or macaroni salad. The tacos weren't spicy at all but it was packed with flavor. The fresh slaw and pico complimented the shrimp. The fries were piping hot and they didn't need any ketchup. My mom ordered the Blackened Grouper Sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich has remoulade sauce, Bibb lettuce, and sliced tomato. The sweet potato fries were cold, but they quickly brought fresher hot ones to the table. She loved it. Mike got the Chicken Sandwich with fries. The chicken is topped with chipotle mayo, cheddar, bacon, romaine, and dill pickles. Mike enjoyed his meal. My dad got the Samoan Burger which has two 4 oz. smash patties, pineapple-bacon jam, cheddar cheese, fried egg, dill pickles, romaine lettuce, and J. Bird sauce on a toasted bun and sweet potato fries. He enjoyed it. Lastly, my sister ordered the Crispy Chicken Tacos with macaroni salad. The tacos are panko-crusted chicken tenders, topped with pico de gallo, shredded romaine, and chipotle ranch dressing. She enjoyed both the tacos and macaroni salad. Since the sweet potato fries were cold they brought us 2 free desserts. We got the Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake & Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The Dubai Chocolate was delicious and had a delightful crunch from the pistachios. The upside down cake was warm and paired excellently with the vanilla ice cream. Overall, I would highly recommend checking out J Birds Island Eatery. Huge shout out to both Delaney, the hostess and Charlie, our waitress, for making our visit amazing. We weren't having a good day, but they made it way better.

I had never stopped in before since the restaurant is tucked inside of a Hilton, but I was…read morepleasantly surprised with how great J. Bird's is! The serving sizes were large, the staff was attentive, and the drinks were great! The fried green tomatoes are a must order-- they were crispy with a tangy dipping sauce. I also was obsessed with the chicken sandwich-- it was massive, covered in cheese, and fried to perfection. All of the cocktails were great from the Galaxy Punch to the margaritas. I will be back!

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.