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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?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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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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    Great service very friendly staff food is really good for bar food band was just so so would recommend this place to all my friends

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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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    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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    Experience: stopped for a quick lunch since we were right by here at Walgreens. It was about 11:15…read moreon a Thursday. Facility: it's a small little dive located in a strip mall. It feels like one of those diners were everyone is a regular. They have tables and chairs and it's a little crowded. They also have some bar seating. Service: you seat yourself. No one acknowledged me when I came in, so I found a waitress and asked if I just seat myself, and she said yes. A waitress come over soon after and took our order. Service was good and food came out quick. Food: I wanted to order many things from the menu. But I settled on Catfish with grits and hashbrowns. It's was ok. It kind of had an unusual batter for catfish but it was fine, but the fish was brined tasting. Definitely needs a buttermilk soak. Grits were good but a little runny for my taste... and hashbrowns were kind of bland and not as crispy as I like. So basically, everything else's good, but not amazing. My friend had meatloaf and made a big mixed pile on his plate (sorry I didn't get photo before his creation). Overall: I will be back... I think they have something I haven't found yet that is amazing. I want to try their burger and chicken friend steak when I go back.

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    Beachside Cafe in Indialantic was a great breakfast stop…read more The wait was short and easy, the staff was friendly, and there was a unique "all for one" feeling from the team. Everyone seemed attentive, helpful, and focused on making sure guests were taken care of. I had the biscuits and gravy, and it was delicious. It was so good I had to order an extra biscuit. My friend had a classic eggs, bacon, toast, and fruit breakfast, and it looked great as well. One thing that really stood out was the attention to detail. The staff made sure our coffee cups never fell below the halfway mark, which is always appreciated at breakfast. The location is excellent, right across from the beach in Indialantic. Parking was a little tight, but we managed. Great food, friendly service, and a really nice beachside breakfast spot. Solid five stars.

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    Stopped in here to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Reservations are not necessary but highly…read morerecommended. I had the Shrimp Louisiana, delicious. Service was impeccable. The water view was particularly nice. I will say it's a little pricy, but I considered what I paid worth the money as this is not your typical dine-in restaurant. I'll definitely be making a return trip to The Yellow Dog Cafe.

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    3.2 mi
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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 good! We came across this based on the stars on Yelp. Spot on. This is a hipster pace for sure,…read morebut even us old folks felt welcomed by the staff and other diners. I joke of course, hipster is the theme, but of course they welcome everyone. And everyone should come. Staff is great. The place is clean and we loved the decor. Mostly, we loved our dishes. I had the shaved ribeye. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Loved the roll and Cole slaw. Now if they had some creamy horseradish for it, homerun. All in all, an excellent Sammy. My wife had the pulled pork Bennie. I am not a fan of pulled pork, but I must admit my fork wandered over to the plate a few times. She loved the dish as well. It was so big, we took half home. And there is where I may have finished it without permission. LOL. I really wish Yelp had the half star option. 4 1/2 is more appropriate. Go here. You won't be disappointed.

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    4.2(47 reviews)
    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!

    Food was fresh and good! Hash browns were crispy and the sandwich was cheesy. The jalepeño cheddar…read morebiscuit was delicious. Service was great!

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    My Lunch: Patty Melt (Medium) with Coleslaw instead of Fries.

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    Rooney's - Palm Bay - seafood - Updated September 2026

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