A co-worker and I had lunch here. Dusti's BBQ is a great place to eat. Brianna was our waitress and…read moreshe has been a waitress now for 4 years. Very knowledgeable and savvy service. Excellent in communication skills and makes every customer feel welcomed. Check on us x4 times if we needed anything. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who are hungry. Ask for Brianna when you are dining in. Brianna much appreciated for the superb service you provided for my co-worker and I. We will be back again and ask for your savvy service. Sincerely, Aldrin S. Wood

Found Dustin's BBQ driving around in the Melbourne area. Curious to check out their menu we stopped…read morein. Reminded us of Shorty's bbq in our hometown of Miami. We had an awesome server who was extremely attentive and continuously checked on us. The food was good, cornbread was warm and exactly what I was hoping for. To be honest, the ribs i ordered were somewhat too dry for my taste but with the bbq sauce they tasted better. Overall it was a pleasant experience and will definitely be going back when in the mood for BBQ.

Overall Rating: 3.9 Atmosphere: 3.5 | Service: 4.0 | Food:…read more4.2 | Cocktails: 4.0 | Price Per Bite: 4.1 Good Ribs and BBQ for sure. Staff is fast and friendly. Meal was great. .

Rarely do I go to a chain restaurant for barbecue but as I was in the Melbourne area around dinner…read moretime on a Tuesday I decided to give it a try. I had actually been in this Smokey Bones about 15 years ago and when I walked in I realized nothing had changed style wise and some of the booths were very worn. Our server came over immediately and asked about drinks. After a quick glance at the draft beer list we decided on two 22 ounce beers. As I always like an appetizer we chose the onion rings which were well made and served with a nice sauce. For main courses we ordered a classic cheese burger with bacon with a premium side upgrade to the loaded baked potato. We also had a 1/2 rack of signature ribs with premium side upgrades Mac and cheese and loaded baked potato. All the food was fresh, hot and tasty especially when paired with the four barbecue sauce choices. For a chain restaurant the food was worth the price.

As someone who grew up in Kansas City and spent years in Texas, I don't throw around barbecue…read morecompliments lightly. We visited Charlie & Jake's on Father's Day and first impressions were great. The place was spotless, had that rustic barbecue-joint vibe, and despite the holiday crowd, we were seated quickly and greeted right away by a friendly, professional server. Service was pleasant, but our drinks seemed to be playing hide-and-seek. We had to ask for refills every single time we wanted one. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. Food came out quickly. My husband ordered the smoked Old Fashioned, which arrived with enough dramatic presentation to make nearby tables stop and stare. Absolutely worth ordering. A small hiccup: when I unwrapped my utensils, the knife appeared to have some sort of residue on it. Since I didn't actually need the knife, I didn't ask for a replacement, but it was worth mentioning. Now let's talk about the star of the show: the smoked chicken. Holy smoke signals, Batman. This was hands-down the best smoked chicken I've ever eaten. Moist, flavorful, perfectly cooked. I would happily order it every week and never get tired of it. My sides were collard greens and a baked sweet potato, both served in adorable metal measuring cups. The sweet potato was good. The greens were fine, but could have used a little more seasoning and personality. My husband ordered one of the meat platters. He enjoyed it, but there wasn't anything that inspired a speech, tears, or vows of lifelong devotion. The toast, however, nearly drowned itself in butter. I wasn't aware bread could absorb that much liquid and still maintain structural integrity. It was literally dripping when he took a bite. Somewhere between toast and sponge. My hush puppies were unfortunately the low point of the meal. They tasted like someone mixed flour and water, formed little balls, and introduced them to a deep fryer. They desperately needed seasoning and I didn't finish them. The fried pickle appetizer was excellent and the portion was generous enough to feed a small pickle-loving village. When the server dropped off the check, we politely declined. We don't leave restaurants without dessert unless there's a natural disaster involved. My husband ordered the banana pudding, which came in a cute square glass container and was very enjoyable. My daughter ordered the peach cobbler. Calling it "peach" felt a little optimistic. There were approximately two peach slices in a mountain of cobbler topping. She loves crust, so she wasn't upset, but if you're expecting fruit, bring a magnifying glass. The filling itself could have used more flavor and some warm spices, and it was absolutely swimming in caramel sauce. A good vanilla bean ice cream would have elevated the whole thing. My son ordered the peanut butter chocolate pie and immediately entered a state of dessert enlightenment. Deep peanut butter flavor, rich chocolate, absolutely fantastic. Final takeaway: Order the smoked Old Fashioned. Order the smoked chicken. Order the peanut butter chocolate pie. Maybe don't order the hush puppies unless they've found a spice rack since Father's Day. Overall, a clean restaurant, friendly service, excellent atmosphere, and a few standout menu items that are worth coming back for.

Overall Rating: 4.7 Atmosphere: 4.5 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.7 | Draught: 4.8 | Price Per Bite: 4.1 Always great food here and cold beers. Ate at the bar this time. Bartender was friendly, fast, and efficient. Will return here for sure.

Great Food!! Love their wings. Staff is very friendly and helpful making suggestions.read more

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!

Good food. Fast service. And a good cook. Price point is pretty darn good too. Grab some good eats…read morewhile shopping the swap meet.

Inedible... I ordered 1 item.. Mac and cheese bites. It took 42 minutes for them to come out. At 35…read moremins, I went to the window to ask for an update, I'm pretty sure he started the order then. I paid an extra dlllae for marinara sauce and it was a tiny ice cold container. The Mac and cheese bites are INEDIBLE, neither my daughter nor I could swallow our bite. They went straight into the trash. The inside was cold and separated and the outside was just bland greasy. Absolutely disgusting

This is a hidden gem in the true sense. Off the beaten path in the heart of historical Melbourne…read moreFL. I really loved this place. For one the food is really good bar food. Nothing special as far as the selections. We ordered loaded nachos and a chicken wing basket. Both were well executed with fresh ingredients. Even the cheese on the nachos tasted fresh. There is inside and outside seating on the deck in front. Inside there is a full bar with great craft beer options. And they have a juke box. When we got there late a Saturday night the band was packing up, so they have live music as well. Loved the food and service here!

Food was delicious and they have karaoke on Thursdays. Such a fun place! Our kids got to do the…read morekaraoke as well!

Oh WOW...This is some great Florida BBQ. Easy 4.5 star restaurant from friendly staff to damn good…read moresmoked BBQ. 3 flavors of in house BBQ sauce that all taste great. Cold drinks and food served fast, gotta give MeMaw's a shoot!

We were a little hungry and wanted something good to eat and close to the bingo hall due to us…read moreattending the evening session. My boyfriend (who frequents the Palm Bay/Melbourne area, suggested we eat here. Upon arrival, we ordered a feast for two, where you pick four meats and four sides. We picked ribs, chicken, sliced beef (medium well), and pork. For our sides, we picked baked potatoes (2), corn, green beans, and baked beans. Imagine this all for $42. I bit into the ribs, nicely seasoned, very juicy when I added my mild sauce. I was able to try the sliced beef and pork, which was very good also. The sides were a little meh for the exception of the baked potatoes. We received nice generous portions and ended up taking half of it back to the hotel. Let's talk about our server. She was very attentive and came to our table several times to make sure that we were good. She brought us everything that we needed. As far as the restaurant and its esthetics , it gives a western Texas style restaurant nicely decorated. I can say I really enjoyed my meal. I highly recommend them if in the Melbourne/Palm Bay area.

Excellent Smoked Wings and Great Happy Hour Spot…read more Stopped by Broken Barrel Tavern at Palm Bay Road and Babcock and had a great experience. Service was prompt and friendly, and the happy hour specials made it an even better value. I ordered the wing basket with 8 smoked wings and onion petals. The onion petals were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the spicy remoulade sauce. For the wings, I tried both the Carolina Vinegar and the Hot Garlic flavors. The smoked wings themselves were outstanding, and the Hot Garlic sauce was especially memorable because it featured real garlic, which added incredible flavor. These are definitely wings I will come back for and highly recommend to anyone visiting. My partner ordered the BBQ pulled pork quesadillas with seasoned fries. The fries were more like freshly cut chips, nicely seasoned and delicious, and the quesadillas were excellent as well. Overall, Broken Barrel Tavern delivered great food, quick service, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the Melbourne area and looking for outstanding smoked wings, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

My wife ordered what we call a blooming onion but they call an onion Patel. She also ordered season…read morepotato and ordered boneless wings bit. She loved everything that she ordered which I was happy for. I however, ordered something that I haven't tried, which was smoked barbecue wings, which I will not try again then I wouldn't have decided to barbecue egg roll which I will never do again. The only thing that I like was the blooming onionPatel. I let the waiter know I will never eat it again. Then he asked if we wanted to eat some bread pudding and I was very reluctant at first but then when it came and I took my first bite and it was absolutely delicious. Robert C was a very good server. He made sure to ask is everything ok and that's when I let him know what I didn't like. He also was accommodating to my needs and if I wanted something different and I told him no. As you would expect for a sports bar it was a little noisy, but at least my wife and I were able to have a conversation. When we come back to eat, I will definitely order what my wife ate. No more smoked wings or barbecue egg roll for this guy.