We celebrated our anniversary here, just an intimate dinner for two. When the reservation was made,…read moremy husband advised of our special occasion, and the table was decoration with rose petals , our napkins folded in the shape of a heart with a nice sign that wished us a happy anniversary. The service was lovely, our waiter was able to answer our questions and make suggestions. It was a slow weeknight, so I enjoyed hearing his knowledge on the menu as he answered other peoples suggestions. With each dish, he made recommendations on how to pair it with a drink for those wanting. He was very charming. We started with the famous roasted bourbon candied bacon tapas along with the French onion Angus Meatballs. Solid choices. For dinner my husband had the Boneless Rib eye cooked with Porcino Mushroom crust and chefs butter. It comes with a roasted head of garlic, French whipped potatoes and green beans. It came out perfectly cooked and was enjoyed very much. I had the Crispy Duck Breast and Confit, this was my first time trying this so when they waiter asked how I wanted it cooked I asked him to make a recommendation. It was very good, but I think the duck lost its crisp when the plate was brought out with a dome cover on it. The presentation was wonderful. The was it was presented, when they lifted the lid in a circular manner all the smells were just delicious. We finished with desert. My husband chose the peanut butter cheesecake, with Oreo crust, paired with a home made grape jelly. it was all his favorite things on one plate. I had a small taste, the smooth peanut flavored cheese cake was decadent. I chose the Sea Salted Pistachio Gelato- OMG, from the first taste, I looked and my husband with wide eyes. I have never had such a glorious taste of pistachio in my life! The sea salt complimented the sweetness and the pistachios through out were plentiful. Honestly the best desert I've ever had and the perfect ending to our meal. Coming here is an experience you can enjoy, it was quiet this night which was perfect for us. There is a piano in the bar area and I understand on some nights a violinist. We had something grand planned for our anniversary this year, but due to family emergency needed to stay local. This was the perfect evening and way to celebrate. If you are looking for a fine dining experience with made from scratch, chef prepared dishes that are a work of art.. this is the place for you.

Had dinner there to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had the special, a ribeye steak aged 28 days…read more Cooked to perfection. The drinks were delicious and the service is top notch. The ambiance was perfect. This restaurant is high end so it's a little pricey, but for us, it was worth the money we spent. The added little "happy birthday" note topped off a great evening. Reservations are highly recommended. This is our 2nd visit so you can bet it won't be our last.

I feel like this place has rested on its laurels - for the worse. We've been coming since 2020 or…read more2021. Coming from Dallas, a city with a steakhouse on practically every corner, I can say we definitely know our steaks and steak house experiences. We also travel all over the world looking for the best steak experiences locally. When we first came here, we thought we'd found Melbourne's best. The closest to fine dining steak back home. But over the years, things have just slidden down hill. The once impressive share board has A) not changed in its inclusions during this 5+ year span; and B) gone down in quality considerably. If you look at the pictures of our boards over the years you'll see the Caesar used to be long, elegant romaine leaves with the most delicious lemony-crunchy topping with superior house made dressing. Now it has boring store-looking croutons, no lemon-crunch topping, and the dressing tastes as boring as the salad looks. The potato used to be a large, hassleback prepared encased in a blanket of cheese with another delicious cheese dressing poured on top of that. Now, they just dump a bunch of wet something in the middle of an open lackluster potato. Not only are the items themselves getting more boring, but the board itself being the same for 6 years is boring. Why not change it up? If you can't make an actually good Caesar anymore, why not swap it for a wedge? If you can't be bothered to make a presentable potato - one of the cheapest things for a restaurant to do - why not do some au gratin? Or, why not have 2-3 different boards for people to choose from? Why did they just give up on this concept and themselves? Yes - you can order individual separate sides, but you can do that anywhere. What made this restaurant stand out, and shine like steakhouses in bigger cities, is now dragging them down. We've also really struggled with the hosts over the years. Rude. Inattentive. Not seating in a timely manner despite reservations and an empty restaurant. Being forced into uncomfortably tiny 2-seaters where you feel like you're on a date with the tables next to you. This is the most unromantic thing to do to diners. I would usually never complain about prices at a steakhouse. Again, steakhousing is a hobby of ours and we are fully invested. But... the prices USED to be completely justified given the quality food and experiences. Now... I'd say there are plenty of other restaurants in town with better quality, better service, better vibes - for a better price. I miss the patio vibes. I miss wine by the fire pits. I miss friendly servers and hosts and well-executed offerings. That's such a bummer. If their business couldn't sustain the patio area, maybe they should have thought about why people weren't coming back and made efforts to correct that. Instead of taking away the things they still had going for themselves and flopping on the things they continued offering. What used to be a beautiful location with great service and a thoughtful menu is now a played out shell of its former self. I've shared feedback with the restaurant multiple times over the years, and nothing changes. Like... literally nothing changes unless it's actually getting worse. It's gone downhill, guys. No matter how many videos you post on social of your chefs and how proud you are of your food... I will not be fooled, again.

Overall Rating: 3.9 Atmosphere: 4.5 | Service: 4.0 | Food:…read more4.2 | Cocktails: 4.2 | Price Per Bite: 3.2 ($460 group of 4) Ember & Oak Steakhouse has a lot going for it, but my experience with the Prime Rib didn't quite meet expectations--especially at the $80 price point. The fatty portion of my Prime Rib was excessive. I get that ribeye-style cuts derive flavor from fat, but this was to the point where it overwhelmed the dish and left me wishing I had ordered the lower-cost ribeye instead. On top of that, it came out medium instead of medium-rare, which didn't help. That said, others at the table ordered the NY Strip and Ribeye, and both looked excellent--cooked properly and more in line with what I'd expect from a steakhouse at this level. Highlights of the meal: Brazilian sliders were fantastic--definitely a must-order appetizer Oxtail stroganoff was rich and well executed Mac & cheese was a solid side Cocktails were creative and well made Overall, I've had better steaks at lower price points, but also worse ones at higher-end spots. Based on what I saw from other dishes, I'd absolutely give Ember & Oak another shot--just not with the Prime Rib next time.

Tried Rooney's for the first time last night in order to see a local band called Mom's Night Out…read more Rooney's has a nice big patio area with both a bar and lots of individual tables, with string lights above. It's a great setting for having a drink and listening to live music! I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich, which surprised me with how deliciously seasoned it was, on a nice soft bun. (I love that it comes with macaroni salad, which is less common for restaurants but is one of my favorite sides!) I also tried the peanut butter pie, which was creamy and delicious. I love a sweet drink, so I ordered the tropical tini (also great). Overall, great service/music/food!! Looking forward to visiting again!

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

Great food... great atmosphere...and you simply cannot beat the service...KIMBA is fantastic!!! She…read moremakes you feel at home...10 outta 10 rating for her and Bunky's!

Nice restaurant although a bit touristy…read more Good food Great service Definitely recommend

Went tonight, Wed night. We arrived at 530, 6 of us. We were seated very quickly. Our server…read moreJohnny was excellent. He explained what everything was and how it was cooked. Super nice young man. Everyone's food came out perfect not one complaint. We were seated in a side room which was perfect for us, away from the main busy area. Nice and comfortable experience.

What great food and friendly staff! We walked in without a reservation. No wait…read more The crabcakes and their fried spinach were cooked perfectly! My husband and I couldn't stop talking about it after. So good!! We ended up here after we went after another restaurant that was only accepting reservations (this place ended up being way better than the other spot). There was easy parking in the lot behind the restaurant. They gave my toddler crayons to color a kids menu. Everyone working here was really nice. We will definitely come back!

Food was fantastic! It's Italian done his way and was…read moreincredible. Service could not have been better and the entertainment/magic was done just right. Not too much and not too little. Definitely the best dining experience we have had it YEARS! Very highly recommend this place, it's a can't miss night out!

We were looking for something fun and different to do on Easter this year and my mother in law…read morefound that The Italian Fisherman had an event going on. My MIL lives in Cocoa Beach and the rest of us were coming in from Nebraska. So we decided to make the hour drive and see what it was all about. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. Let's start with the owner. His accent is amazing and sounds like he is running from the mob LOL! He was such a nice guy and hearing about all the charity events he has and continues to do, tells me he is a good person too. His magic was great and his jokes were hilarious! Let's move on to the food. Wow the food. Everything was SO good. The bruschetta was extremely flavorful, the Arancini (Italian rice balls) were amazing and the fish was one of the best fish dishes I have ever had. Everything that came out was so amazing. The chicken cutlets and sauce were mouthwatering and the veal was fantastic. The ambiance of the restaurant is so cool, it is a perfect old school Italian meets the ocean vibe and I am here for it. We come to Florida a few times a year and this place is 1000% going to be a new staple for us when we visit. I cannot wait to come back. It is much more than a restaurant, it is an experience which makes it that much more special.

Food- A+ (Austin seems to always be our chef We love him & his dishes!)…read more Service-A+ Regine by herself, or Regine & Adrian-Awesome service! Sweet, helpful, attentive. Both ladies were there, this time. Ambiance-A+ Very nice upgraded changes. Love the booths & getting to watch Wicked Tuna series. Love the different daily specials and prices! PS-I wish kielbasa was offered, as an upgrade, as a protein-especially for the crab leg boil. We went on a Thursday for the 2 cluster $20 crab leg boil. Very, very good, Austin, and Regine who added the delicious spices to the dish. They also have a seafood bowl option on Thursdays-see my Google review. Everyday has a different special.

We decided to visit this little restaurant based on some neighbors' experiences. They said the…read moreatmosphere is spartan (it is) but the food was amazing (it IS!). The interior is relatively small with cozy wood booths. The wait staff is down home casual and just wonderful. Friendly and very efficient. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits and my dining companion had a lightly breaded fish fry dinner with fries. The shrimp and grits was a little different than preparations I've had elsewhere. There was not the abundance of Cajun sauce that usually surrounds the grits. Instead there was a smaller pool of butter. The grits were perfectly soft but toasted a little on top. The shrimp were fresh, tender and abundant! Accompanying the dish was a thick slide of baguette with wonderful seasoning. The diner can choose their desired level of heat. I opted for relatively non spicy and it was perfect! We plan to return often. Very pleased and found the mealvery reasonable.

2nd time here, added both 1st time visit and 2nd time visit photos…read more To start, the lobster bique is unmatched. Its very light while still creamy, very lobster forward and you know it because its right on top. Both times we went with the seafood lovers and its as it says for seafood LOVERS. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Shrimp, crab, lobster, fresh and cooked to perfection. On the bottom, an immaculate garlic butter with a slight spice (of you ask for spicy) and on top is like an oreganata. This may be our choice every single time, I cant go without it! My son gets his chicken tenders amd fries. Dad tax is a must because the fries are crispy and well made. The chicken is made when you order it and seasoned well. My only regret is not living even closer to!

We visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from our hotel, the day after Valentine's day…read more We were promptly greeted and invited to sit wherever we would like. Seating was available inside and outside. We opted to sit inside but needed a jacket because it was pretty chilly. It must have been a popular spot to celebrate Valentines' day- to our disappointment they were out of some of the dishes we were interested in trying. We opted for the crab cake, which was good with very little filler. The Fisherman's Bounty Platter ($30) came with shrimp, fish bites, oysters, and sea scallops along with fries and coleslaw. Since they were out of oysters, they substituted with extra shrimp and the hush puppies were substituted for extra coleslaw instead. The portion size was good for the price. The fish bites were a combo of snapper and grouper. I didn't know which one I had, but I preferred one over the other. I did think the seafood could have used more seasoning. We really liked the coleslaw. The food was okay, it satisfied my hunger.