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    Squid Lips

    3.8 (750 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SQUID LIPS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Laura M.

    Amazing food. The service was great, fast, friendly. Such of good experience. And the view can't be beat.

    Chicken Poke Bowl
    Annmarie L.

    Such a great place. Beautiful location by the water. Service was knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. Nice portions of food and very good. Absolutely would go back.

    Appetizers
    Craig H.

    Mixed bag experience beautiful venue on the water, service was excellent closer attention could be made to cleanliness but it wasn't bad. Started off with oysters, they were ice cold and fresh major plus, had the conch fritters I thought they were exceptional mild spice and packed with meat. The Calamari was around average lacked any seasoning was somewhat bland. Would have benefited from a decent hot Marinara what we were served was a tomato concoction served in a plastic souffle cup. The shrimp basket wasn't impressionable straight out of the freezer smaller shrimp but the french fries were hot and crispy had good seasoning. The fish and chips wasn't a hit, four small unidentifiable fish blocks served with the same fries which were good. I was looking for the Gorton's fisherman. Someone needs to teach them how to make coleslaw it was awful. What the place has going for it is the water views and excellent service, the food with the exception of the shellfish mediocre. May go back strictly for the ambiance not for the food but noting the prices would stick to the appetizer menu.

    Drink menu

    Very good food and HUGE portion they played good music while we ate too, and the waitress was very sweet and personable.

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    Robert C.

    Arrived and seated myself per the sign at entrance. A waiters greeted me and shared menus shortly afterwards. Come here for the oysters which they have at $0.99 Monday through Wednesday from 3-6pm. I ordered a dozen and a beer. The place has a lively vibe, games on tv, on the Indian River and classic rock music playing. Good times! The oysters were fresh and delicious, beer was cold and refreshing. Highly recommended!

    Clam strips
    Justin B.

    Service was friendly. The clam strips just weren't as crispy as expected, and the cocktail sauce wasn't my favorite. I also find the water has a strong unpleasant taste that even comes through in the soft drinks.

    Bar
    Joe G.

    This was our first time in the new Squid Lips and we were blown away. Awesome new design and very reasonably priced menu and an awesome setup for bands. Can't say enough about the atmosphere and excellent options on their bar menu. Great job done by owners

    Coaster at our table
    Jennie L.

    The food and run buckets were amazing! The service was top notch and the view is unbeatable! We will be back!!

    Cunsumers, beware of 'Junk Fees' and service charges!
    Monica-Hisano G.

    Squid Lips in Sebastian at one time was our favorite go-to restaurant when we have guests from out-of-town. Riverview ambiance, very nice staff and delicious crab/lobster cakes! Last night was incredibly disappointing, although our newly hired waitress was very nice, accommodating, and apologetic. We have had no complaints what-so-ever with Squip Lips through our decades of being customers -until now. We ordered 3 dinners of 2 piece crabcakes and 1 dinner of grilled Mahi and shrimp. The sauteed crabcakes were incredible, as always. However, the Mahi and shrimp wwas very overcooked and we are accustomed to their instant rice. Two issues were unacceptable and we feel the post our experience. 1) The mashed sweet potatoes was layer with rice, because the kitchen did not switch serving utensils. 2) Consumer beware! We were appalled to be charged a 'Junk fee' of 3.8% for "...our non-tipped staff who help make your experience enjoyable." This charge may have been going on for years and gone unnoticed. We were not told of this ridiculous charge when we receive our checks, however it is listed in the small print, just below their motto... "I am the bread of life, he who comes to Me will not hunger and he who believes in Me will never thirst." John 6:35. We found this statement to be a very interesting and contradictory to 'The Word'. In our frame of reference, business owners should always pay their staff a living wage and never, EVER double-dip into patrons' wallets to soften their responsibility as a business owner. We humbly ask that restaurant owners abide by the 'Golden Rule'. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

    Lucy M.

    Everything was perfect... the food, the view (location), the service Loved my piña colada drink too. I had oysters, but ate them before I snapped pics The interior of the restaurant is tastefully decorated with a nautical theme. It's open air deck is so nice with plenty of fans so I was surprised that it wasn't hot

    Poke bowl
    M S.

    This is an update to my previous review. I have been back twice since that first not fantastic experience & we actually had wonderful experiences both times . Each time has been completely up to par. The service has been great and the food quite good. I really like the Mahi Reuben & my husband loves the Cuban Sandwich. Both of the IPAs on tap and a fun Fishbowl concoction were also enjoyed

    Hush puppies and lobster and crab stuffed clams.

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    3 years ago

    Great service and good bar food. Had late lunch and they had happy hour. I would recommend

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    3 years ago

    Food was good I loved the burger and fries.The service was awesome. The Ambiance was very pleasant.

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    2 years ago

    I've had the citrus Salmon and it was good. Fun atmosphere with attentive service. Great place for a happy hour after work.

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    3 years ago

    The food is always good, and service even when they are slammed is very attentive. Management is always working and very attentive.

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    This is my go to place for seafood and atmosphere! The Oak Grilled selections are the best!

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    Thanks for the great review and rating, Adam! Best, Squid Lips Staff.

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    Great food and service with reasonable prices. Nice location at the marina to feel the breezes.

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    Food is okay. Drinks are fairly good. Prices are kinda high. Good view. It is LOUD! Acoustics are terrible.

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    5 years ago

    Great food great service! Beats Mulligan's by a landslide! Plenty of parking. You can of course get there by boat.

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    Owners response says it all. When we arrived the place was empty. Too bad I was told I "needed a reservation "!!!! Wow!!!

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    Fabulous food, friendly servers, and a great atmosphere. We had so much fun the first time we went back later in the week.

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    Ask the Community - Squid Lips

    Do you have all you can eat buffet and how much is the buffet starting out at?

    We do not have a buffet.

    Is the New squid lips tiki bar open yet?

    Unfortunately not. Still waiting for the city to approve items such as the landscaping. Hopefully, we will have approval some time this week.

    Do they take reservations?

    We did not make reservations and both times we went during prime dinner hours. We were sat immediately and even on the second visit, we swapped tables for one by the open window to enjoy the breeze and view.

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    Blackfins Riverfront Grill - Calamari

    Blackfins Riverfront Grill

    3.4(49 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Late night dinner with the wife at Blackfins Riverfront Grill. It just started raining and some of…read morethe outer tables were getting wet so we took refuge at the center bar and met with the bartender who provided two of his favorite meals and we took his advice. As we waited under ten minutes for our meal, the wife was in awe of the choo choo train the circled the bar above our heads, a cool addition that goes a long way. Grilled Shrimp Skewers and NY Strip French Dip. OMG the shrimp were awesome with the crispy carrot wedges were a nice side. Drenched my NY Strip hoagie into the french dip since I love it soggy and it was perfectly flavored. The french fries were plentiful and seasoned well but not as crispy as I would like. The restaurant sits on the river but since it was late there was no view, but we were able to hear the live rock n' roll music coming from the stage at the Sandbar. The clean gender assigned bathroom was gorgeous with green ocean themed epoxy flooring, lizard skin walls and bamboo partitions. It was a WOW effect upon entry.

    What a disappointment. For years before I moved to this area Blackfins was one of my favorite for…read morebreakfast and dinner. We moved to Melbourne Beach in Jan 2025 and still everything was good. Some changes in dishes we determined were just food costs cuts. This year my son and his family came and we had an early dinner. My 3 yr old granddaughter was excited to go to the shop that was usually by the hostess stand. It was relocated but now had nothing for children. The service was slow but we thought maybe it was busy since it was tourist season. The food was just fair. Last night was my birthday and of all the restaurants in town I chose Blackfins. What a mistake. Walking in was dangerously slick since they had flooding from earlier rain. We were sat in a small booth by the window. We had to walk out of the way since a dog that was a size of a horse was sprawled out on the floor. Our table was absolutely disgusting! It was dirty and sticky and the coasting of shellac had apparently gotten melted and was sticky and black. Even the seat was dirty and I ended up whipping away pieces of paper on my seat with my hands. Everything including my arms stuck to the table. It took awhile for a very young person with zero personality come to take our order. We gave him a drink and appetizer order. I was attempting to forget about how disgusting the table and the large dog was with the view. The drink that didn't have enough ice although I requested a tall glass with lots of ice arrived with the appetizer. It was good despite being served with greasy fried saltines. When I attempted to start eating a very large Woodstork was fishing on the rocks when the people with the large dog started throwing crackers at it..despite signs everywhere not to feed the birds. It then came up to the window and came too close for me to eat since it was eyeing our food. My husband sat still, told me to do so as well and was holding a knife should it attack. After 15 minutes it finally went away. Now our food was cold. We complained to the waiter but all he could offer was, "Thank you for telling me." No offer to relocate. Our main meals came. Both of our fish were way overcooked. Mine was dry and not edible. My husband's was dry but he didn't complain since my birthday dinner was basically ruined anyway. Forget the dessert I just wanted out of that dirty sticky area. So sad! I will have to find somewhere else to take me and my family.

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    Blackfins Riverfront Grill - Views from the bar

    Views from the bar

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    Blackened Mahi BLT, Island Taco Bowl

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    Village Tavern of Sebastian - Tavern Cuban - delicious

    Village Tavern of Sebastian

    4.6(109 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We wandered into the Village Tavern of Sebastian on a Saturday afternoon after running errands, and…read moreit instantly felt like one of those hidden gems you kick yourself for not finding sooner. We live just down the road in Vero Beach, so discovering a neighborhood tavern with this much charm practically in our backyard was a real win. We had already eaten lunch at Nini's Cuban across the parking lot, so we stopped in just for a beer. Within minutes we were pulled straight into the atmosphere. Nancy, the bartender and proprietor, is the kind of host every small tavern dreams of. Warm, funny, and completely at ease, she makes newcomers feel like long‑time regulars while keeping the whole place running smoothly. The beer selection is far better than you would expect from a cozy local spot. There is a rotating craft lineup that rivals bigger bars, along with the classics and a surprisingly solid wine list. We spent half our visit sipping and the other half laughing at the hilarious signs covering the walls and at the antics of a couple of regulars who clearly keep the place lively. We have not tried the food yet, but the vibe alone guarantees we will be back and we will be coming hungry. This is the kind of place where you settle in, meet the locals, and let the afternoon drift. For the record, our beer of choice that day was "Cougar Bait." It is as much fun to drink as it is to say!

    The food was very tasty. The portions are very nice, and the prices are very reasonable…read more Great little place to grab a quick lunch.

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    Village Tavern of Sebastian - Monica & the flowers out front

    Monica & the flowers out front

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    Quesadilla ordered with peppers/onions on the side.

    Village Tavern of Sebastian - Out front

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    Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Sebastian - Sesame Tuna

    Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Sebastian

    3.2(488 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Experience: Met a friend here for lunch. We were greeted…read morewhen we came in and sat at a table. There were maybe 10 clients there. Some at the bar seemed to be their regular clientele. Facility: it's a nice place with booths, tables and bar seating. It was decorated with t Service: we were met at the door by Alex, who was extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server Nadia was also awesome!! She was friendly and attentive. Food: we decided to share a few things since neither of us were very hungry. We had a the seafood platter appetizer and a BLT. The BLT was just ok, but the appetizer was very good. There's a lot more here we want to try. Overall: definitely a 5 star experience ... the service was just outstanding... Alex was so friendly and talked to us about the bar and specials. I only wish this place was closer to us.

    Stopped into Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill for a Bloody Mary and a few small bites after last…read morenight's home cocktail experiments took a hard left turn into chaos. The waterfront location is definitely a plus. Hard to complain too loudly when you're sitting near the water with a breeze rolling through and boats drifting by. Service was genuinely good, and the Bloody Mary definitely looked the part. Tall glass, spicy rim, tasty shrimp perched on top like it had somewhere better to be. Unfortunately, the cocktail's flavor was duller than last week's dishwater. This one was definitely more BM and less Bloody Mary. The Margherita flatbread followed the same script. Perfectly edible, but completely forgettable. Like someone phoned it in long distance and left me hanging. Flat and flavorless. Strike two. Now the fried fish bites? Different story. Hot, crunchy, flavorful, and exactly what beach bar food should be. Those little guys understood the assignment and saved the day. Next time, I'm sticking to cold beers on tap and bar-food basics. Sometimes the safest harbor is fried seafood and a cold draft beer.

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    Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Sebastian - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Sebastian - Firecracker Shrimp Nachos

    Firecracker Shrimp Nachos

    Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Sebastian

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