Food is so good. This is definitely a great place to eat. Try the banana pudding. Service was good…read more Clean inside.

Y'all. I grew up on Woody's in Broward. It is my blueprint for barbecue. We've been languishing…read moredown here ever since they closed like twenty years ago, but imagine my delight when I found out there was one in Melbourne! We've been having family drive big takeout orders down here from this location whenever they visit and it is just as good as I remember. The ribs are fall off the bone tender, and the barbecue sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky. The cornbread is soft and sweet, the toast is buttery and thick, the coleslaw is chopped small and not too wet or too celery heavy. And the BEANS. I love these baked beans. They have pieces of pork in them and are perfect. I could eat an order of just beans and be happy. I've also recently discovered their sausages, which pair so well with the spicy barbecue. Their coconut cream pie and chocolate pie are delightful too. I've never eaten in here so I can't speak to the actual restaurant experience. That being said, the staff do go out of their way to pack the orders in the catering trays when they hear we're taking it long distance. We have sometimes had issues with pieces of the order getting left out, but they've always been very good about making it up to us. I have no good pictures of the food because I inhale it the second it arrives. Trust my one rib photo and twenty years of loyalty to the Woody's name and give them a try!

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

Food is always good ! And staff very friendly I do like the salad bar but feel it's a bit over…read morepriced.

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.

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!

This restaurant was huge with lots of locals and tourist. I'd recommend the patio over the crowded…read moreinterior. There is a vegetarian section with three menu options. Two have chickpea as a source with the third no having a plant based source of protein in the dish. We confirmed with the server that the guacamole did not contain dairy so ordered the plantain chips and guac as an app- highly recommend. Then after having many other burgers/sandwiches on our trip I opted for the chickpea pasta with veggies and leaving off the parm to make it vegan. I appreciate the volume of veggies in the dish, though the sauce was a touch too oily. The main issue was the cooks WAY over cooked the chickpea pasta so when they tossed it with the sauce and veggies 2/3 of the pasta had broken apart...

Heather was FANTASTIC! Great service!!! And Alex made the best burger! We got the whiskey burger…read moreand Cigar City Watermelon Beer.

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!

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.

This is an old establish and it shows. Really it a bar that serves BBQ…read more I had heard about this place from my previous job was just down the road. Popular for team building events. Went for lunch on a Friday and they had two servers and only one working the dining area. We sat in the very dark dining area. Every surface was painted black. Lighting was pretty poor and it was hard to read the menus. Ordered a pulled pork platter and a pulled pork sandwich. They both came with "fried chips" and the platter had another side and we chose beans. Bourbon Bbq sauce was our choice. The pork was good. Good portions on both sandwich and platter. Beans had some "heat" which I don't favor but my son really liked. The chip fries or fried chips - whichever they call them were seasoned with a garlic salt it tasted like. However they could have used about another minute I the fryer. The bigger ones were raw in the middle. May have been a byproduct of a large party in their event room throwing off their timing. But if cooked a bit more they would be a unique side for the area and good. Server was stretched thin. Freshens my son's drink but not mine until he brought the check. By then meal was over. I had water. Not difficult. Rib special looked good from a distance and I heard they are known for wings. Maybe next time. Noticed there is a private room for events that most restaurants do not have. So a point to consider.

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.

Good bbq for a food truck! Stops by our work often and had not got to review until now. Pulled pork…read moreprobably the best value at only $10 is always really good and even better with their sauce. If you get mac and cheese you get a ton! Fries are really good crinkle fries if that's what floats your boat. Nice people and good food

I tried cuz I heard good reviews by people that ate here. Friendly & fast service. I got the $7 bbq…read moresundae with pulled pork, cole slaw, & baked beans, very tasty. But they were out of $1 bills for change, I saw him reach for personal wallet looking for bills, so overcharged me $2 without saying or offering more food to compensate, I even still tipped $1.

We really like to drop in to this brewery when we are I town…read more Service is usually pretty good when sat at a table. We prefer to sit at the bar and there is usually a good conversation going on with the bar staff and other patrons. They have a great selection of beers and drinks. I love the flights of beer to be able to sample what's new vs favorites

If you are into great brews & food run to this spot! We have been going here since it opened…read more(before they had a kitchen) and never been disappointed! Friendly service and cozy bar atmosphere makes thid place a 10/10. You wont be disappointed. They also have full bar now too!