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    Rooney's - Palm Bay

    3.4 (92 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ROONEY'S - PALM BAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    10oz? Prime rib

    First timer here. To sum it up....disappointing. Sat at the bar, bartender wasn't rude just not overly friendly...all business. We started with the stuffed mushrooms. Average at best, no wow factor. We both got the 10oz prime rib. Here's where it spiraled. My husband's was cut thick/even. Mine.....thin/tapered. And when I tell you there was ZERO flavor to the crust I'm not exaggerating. Like covid no taste/flavor. The only thing that made it edible was the au jus/horseradish. Otherwise I asked for med rare and got med-med well. I picked loaded baked potato and "seasonal vegetables" and before I even ordered them I thought to myself "what would a restaurant serve as a cheap vegetables? Carrots?" And guess what I got as my vege.....boiled carrots . Even tho my husband had the better cut it was still flavorless. It's a bar that makes an attempt to serve food and if they had a REAL trained cook it could be better. I'm not much of a drinker so I will not be returning unless they overhaul the kitchen. But my dog will be happy with the leftovers in the morning.

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    Alexa G.

    Great happy hour and daily specials! Dining here is like walking into cheers or an old time diner! Prime rib offered always! Pitcher prices and food prices are like something from an old story book

    Seafood special: Broiled fish, shrimp, scallops and crab cake. Broccoli with hallandaise sauce and jasmine rice.
    Lasana S.

    Came here for dinner after running errands with my mom. We appreciated the decor of the restaurant right away and was excited to taste the food. We ordered the buffalo shrimp appetizer which was delicious. Unfortunately, the meal went downhill from there. The house cabernet was unremarkable. Then we ordered the seafood special which was broiled fish, scallops, shrimp and crab cake. Complimented by broccoli with hallandaise sauce and jasmine rice. Although the quality of the food was good, it was bland and tasteless. We actually had to request the same buffalo sauce that was on the buffalo shrimp to give the meal some flavor. We followed the meal with the apple pie a la mode dessert. Again, just a basic dish. What saved this experience was the wonderful service and attentiveness of our waitress, Stephanie. This is a nice restaurant with great potential. But maybe a new chef is needed.

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    Fun and casual ambience with great service. We look forward to a return visit in the near future.

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    Chicken parm always hits! Along with a pineapple/sprite combo drink. Super friendly staff. Great live music

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    Awesome fish fries ! Great music the night we were there. Wonderful service. We had a nice table outside!

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    What a wonderful place! Friendly knowledgeable staff, quick and clean. My new favorite bar. Thanks Brittany for the perfect service.

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    Jolie American Bistro

    4.7
    (36 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    My husband and I spent a wonderful Valentine's weekend at Jolie American Bistro, and it was so…read moreincredible that we ended up dining there two nights in a row! We kicked things off with the Bruschetta, which was phenomenal. The Focaccia it was served with was truly out of this world--soft, airy, and paired perfectly with the bruschetta and vinaigrette. I sampled both sides of the menu, opting for a pasta on night one and pizza on night two. Both were delicious and well-executed, proving that you really can't go wrong with their main courses. The showstopper for je though was the desserts. Crème Brûlée was perfectly executed with a classic finish.but the Basque Cheesecake was the star of the entire weekend. It was incredibly creamy and smooth--hands down the best Basque cheesecake I have ever had. On top of the delicious food, service was excellent too and a wonderful environment. The ower took his time to visit every table and make sure you were having a good time. Can't recommend Jolie enough and will definitely be coming back!

    Drive by this place every day and never thought about stopping by…read more Will be my pizza place from now on. The menu looks good, not huge what makes the decision easier and the quality of the food is great. The place is very nice and clean, staff friendly and nice music.

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Step into our main dining room and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly service
    Main Dining Room Step into our main dining room and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly service
    Succulent shrimp in a fiery garlic-infused tomato sauce, fresh herbs, extra-virgin olive oil.
    Succulent shrimp in a fiery garlic-infused tomato sauce, fresh herbs, extra-virgin olive oil.
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    Izzy's Diner

    4.3
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    I've been coming to Izzy's Diner for years! The service is always great. The food is always out…read morequickly. It's a great family friendly restaurant! I don't need a menu, I know what I like and get it every time! Greek omelet, home fries and grilled biscuit!

    My husband and I had gone to Izzy's a few times and had found other diners we liked better. My…read morebrother really likes this place so we gave it another shot after about a year. We went for breakfast. Sat ourselves and we got beverages fairly quickly. She took our order and did say there's a bit of a back up in the kitchen, no problem as it is busy being a Saturday. while sitting there waiting on our order we observed several tables that were not cleared. The. We noticed our server pulled up a chair at a large table and sat down. Thinking she knew them and was going to take their order which she did not. She sat there maybe 4 minutes just chatting all while dirty tables needed to be cleared. We also witnessed another server who started clearing tables and the cloth she used to wipe the table fell off the cart she put it and onto the floor. I didn't want to know if this dirty cloth which was used to wipe multiple tables down was picked up or not as we were leaving. What's sad to me is this is a cute place, small but has space for more tables if it were organized to do so. We noticed there was a mettle rack I. The dining area towards the back with supplies on it. There was space where we were sitting for another table or two while there was a table for 6 up front where it seemed cramped. It would fit nicely in the back are if it was a more organized. Needless to say we won't be back on top of how I feel about this diner when I got my omelet it had mushroom in it. I hate mushrooms. When asked what was in the veggie omelet she said onions peppers and tomatoes. She never mentioned mushrooms!

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    Greek omelet, home fries and grilled biscuit
    Greek omelet, home fries and grilled biscuit
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    4.2
    (543 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    It was outstanding food and service ! Pricy but worth it for…read moreA special night out loved having A nice relaxing meal

    You know "yellow dog" refers to a coward, right? You failed inspection horribly last week. I posted…read morea screenshot and I invite everyone to look for it on Florida Today to see the deplorable kitchen practices here the manager denies so many violations last week. We were victims to their awful cooking and mishandling food. I certainly do give good ratings for good restaurants as much as 1 star ratings for dives like yours. Plus your prices are absolutely insane if I have to leave hungry especially. My steak was overcooked and took too long to get it. 6 oz? You should call that a child's menu item with a side of mac and cheese. Just 6 miles south, The Old Fish House in Grant surpasses the food here, at a fraction of the price with the same damn river view as this uppity location. Vics is another gem in Sebastian, I've been here for 45 years, I know the area better than you. This Yellow Dog "Sample size" Cafe charges a fortune to put your life at risk with ignorant kitchen staff, how can you justify staying open? The country should shut you down! The decor manipulated their decision most likely. I'll look into it, I promise. People only go to this riverfront dive because they're pretentious, not because they expect good food and a drink. I really should have read the reviews and taken the poor 1 star as a big red flag to avoid this place. My date ordered an unrecognizable goo, and she wouldn't touch it. I wonder if we suffered these poor kitchen practices noted in your failed inspection? Thawing commercially processed Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) or vacuum-sealed fish in its packaging is highly dangerous. The lack of oxygen combined with improper temperatures creates a perfect environment for Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce deadly toxins. You're charging customers to end up in the ER as a dining experience here. Nothing excuses that. Look for the screenshot, I sure can see it. I'll be over writing another review on Yelp so everyone can avoid the bacteria you create in your kitchen.

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    Backwater

    Backwater

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    Very impressed by this local breakfast spot in Melbourne with prices that can't be beat! We met up…read morewith an old friend to catch up while we were in the area, and he recommended this place. They have the hot griddles built into the tables so that you can make your own pancakes which is what they're known for. We didn't have to wait for a table and the service was pretty quick. I started with a blood orange mimosa (only $6.95) and it was a very generous size. For my entree, I got the 2-pancake stack breakfast combo. I opted for the lemon poppyseed pancakes (which the kitchen cooks), cheesy eggs, and bacon. My husband got the southern breakfast, and our friend got one of their scramble skillets. Everything was amazing!

    So we found ourselves visiting family for Christmas this week in Melbourne, Florida former stomping…read moregrounds of Jim Morrison for you Doors fans. We got up early on Christmas Eve and opted to find a cool breakfast place. After a few minutes in Yelp, we found Backwater which is nestled in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Parking should not be a problem but if you can't find some on your he street their is a public parking garage not to far away. Upon arrival we were seated pretty quickly and all the staff were very friendly. Our server Amy was awesome and recommended a few breakfast items that were awesome. We opted for the Greek breakfast and the Cuban Benedict which were both fresh and excellent. We also split their seasonal Cinammon pancake as well which was great as well. Pancakes are huge so make sure you leave some room if you plan on having one. All portions were healthy as well, no skimping at Backwater and everyone was in the Christmas spirit as well which was awesome! The atmosphere is friendly, laid back and welcoming which is great if you are from out of Town. So if you are in the area, make sure you check them out for breakfast or lunch. I am sure you will not be disappointed! So in fact he spirit of the holiday I will adjust my customary ending to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a prosperous and blessed Happy New Year to all of you! Enjoy and Bon Appétit mes amis!

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    Backwater Interior
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    Hemingway's Tavern

    Hemingway's Tavern

    4.4
    (958 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Went here for Father's Day. They opened an hour earlier. Was expecting it to be packed, since they…read moredon't do reservations/take call ahead. Our party of 7 was seated fairly quickly. The place is really nice. Lots of great decor, and a live stream of Key West on a TV screen that we sat near. Food was absolutely delicious. I got the Guava Jerk Sirloin. It was cooked beautifully. The sauce was absolutely delicious. The mashed potatoes were loaded and massive, and the broccoli tasted great. Couldn't finish it, so took it home! I also got the Cafe con Leche, and it was wonderful. Would come here again!

    We will be back, 100%. We kept seeing this place pop up on Yelp, so when we stumbled across it, it…read moreseemed like something we needed to try. We are glad we did. The server was great. Very personable and right there seeing if you needed anything. Really, the entire staff were really nice. The place is very clean and nice furnished. Now to the food. I had an octopus/yuca hash. I love grilled octopus so when it's on the menu, I'm getting it. This was great. The entire dish was delicious. The hash part was so flavorful. The yuca was perfect. Not mushy, not hard. The octopus was a little chewy, but the flavor from the preparation and grilling made it YUMMERs!! My wife had the Mojo pork grilled cheese. She loved it. And she must have. She never offered me a taste. She kept it to herself. LOL. Again, a sold 4-star for food. See you all next time. Thanks.

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    Twisted Biscuit Cafe

    Twisted Biscuit Cafe

    4.2
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    1.9 mi

    Yes, Five Stars from us both!…read more Why is it that you can live in a place for so long and have no reason to go over to a certain strip mall again, because there's nothing of interest to you there... But then you talk to someone and they tell you about this incredible great place to eat and you're like, Where? Seriously, there is a great place to eat over there? Wow! How did I miss that?? So, today (Sunday) my husband & I went over to the Twisted Biscuit for lunch... It gets busy, but we got a great table. If you haven't been to the Twisted Biscuit yet, What are you waiting for?? Yes, there are other diners in the area and they have a few yummy things & are friendly too, but This place - - - Woo-Hoo! Their Patty Melt sandwich & their Rueben are both Awesome! Perfectly prepared, plated, & presented... Both Tasted Incredible! My husband also LOVED their coleslaw, I personally like it cut-up smaller, but the sauce is right on point! He had Hot Coffee & I got an Unsweet Cold Tea - Both were great! But the ENTIRE Combination of our Overall Experience was Awesome! Thank you to the Entire Staff... Oh, & Yes, before leaving, we also purchased a 6-pack of biscuits to take home... Our waitress even brought a cup so I could take my tea with me! So, Before typing this review up, I NEEDED to taste each of those biscuits! Biscuits Tasted & Enjoyed... Jalapeno & Cheddar: Yummy! (We requested 2) Peaches & Cream: Yummy! Cinnamon Sugar: Yummy! Buttermilk: Yummy! & my Favorite: Blueberry: Yummy! Yummy! Amazing, Delicious, Fresh, Flavorful, & Well-Prepared Food (you can tell the chefs care about what they are making!) Perfectly Sized Portions (Of course, if you can't eat it all, just ask for a take out box!) Attentive, Friendly, & Welcoming Service (Have you ever seen a "Well-Oiled Machine"? - This is it!) (They work well together - even the Hostess!) Welcoming, Comfortable, & Relaxing Atmosphere (There was a Positive & Energetic Feeling in the air!) Yummy & Available Choices (Seriously, Check out the Superb Menu! Maybe the Stuffed French Toast?) Reasonably Priced (It's not a high-end restaurant, it's a Great Diner, that we'll be going to Again & Again & Again!) Kid Meal Choices (They're sure to love it!) Indoor & Outdoor Seating - Wow! (This is a little place that gets Super Busy at times, you might have to wait a few minutes, but we didn't have to wait!) 2 Clean Single Bathrooms (Gender Neutral - Kept clean) Large Parking area (It's a strip mall, but they are the Most Popular place there!) Why go anywhere else? They are opened Daily 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM What are you waiting for, get there & tell me I'm right about this place! -- You'll be glad you did! It's a place you MUST visit!

    Sweet place. Friendly people. Great prices!! Slogans are over the wall. Not a fan of that, but then…read moreto each his own. Good solid food and healthy choices also. We loved it.

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    It's a good thing it's only a few.
    My Lunch: Patty Melt (Medium) with Coleslaw instead of Fries.
    My Lunch: Patty Melt (Medium) with Coleslaw instead of Fries.
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