Stopped here for jello shots and a potty break. The yellow shots were only $4 each and they were…read moregreat. This place a definitely a whiskey bar with a great selection of spirits. The decorations are kinda classy, a little eclectic and really fun. The service here was great too.

One of my favorite chill spots in downtown Melbourne! I like to bring people here while they are…read morevisiting the area and my friends always like it. It's a little hidden - right down an alleyway with other little shops. The bar has an open layout with a couple of couches for lounging. I LOVE the old fashioneds and get one every time I go - I don't think they serve food here. If you're lucky, when you're there you'll have Cargill as your bartender, who is really cool and easy to talk to!

Crush XL is probably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne serving fresh ingredients and great…read morecocktails. Went with some appetizers and the Bacon wrapped dates were a hit! Classics salty sweet combination made for a great way to open the palate. For the entree, I had the Sriracha Marinated Flat Iron with avocado mashed potatoes. The steak was seasoned perfectly and the avocado mash was creamy and very tasty. I have to steal this idea and make this at home. Our server was very friendly and served our party perfectly. The environment in the restaurant is modern with nice pops of the signature Crush color. Overall an awesome experience for anytime lookin for great food in Melbourne.

We went Crush XI in downtown Melbourne in hopes of impressing my brother who's a legit foodie . I…read moreeven looked up words like gastrique, panzanella, and fettuccini with philosophical intent to order aggressively since it was his turn for the check . I really just went for the insutution of bacon wrapped dates supervised by my wife and is girlfriend (two different people). The Medjool dates with millionaire bacon and goat cheese and I am not exaggerating when I say this dish could solve international conflicts. Sweet pineapple, salty bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of what tasted like the chef whispering sweet nothings the way I'm romantic. I was going to order a second dose for "research purposes." Truffle Honey Chicken Tenders (Not Your Childhood Lunchbox) is the most misleading name ever because "tenders" sounds like something you eat in a drive thru parking lot (I'd pick Bojangles of course). These were crispy, sticky, sweet, slightly spicy, and basically the PhD version of chicken fingers a bit dry but the sauce make it good. Brussels sprouts usually remind people of childhood trauma. These charred brussels sprouts with honey, soy, ginger, and peanuts tasted like the chef personally apologized to every person who had ever been forced to eat boiled vegetables in 1987. Smoky, sticky, crunchy, slightly sweet. I would willingly eat vegetables here again, which is a sentence I never thought I would say out loud! We build a strategy to devide an conquer in a unique waiter (I hate the name server, it sounds like tennis) recommendation that was impressive! My brother ordered the heritage pork chop, which looked like it had been bench pressing in the kitchen before arriving at the table. Perfect crust, juicy inside, sitting on sweet potato hash with a slaw piled on top like a fashionable hat and I went with the snapper catch of th day for a surf and turf combo! I considered banging on the door at 3 am for another dose of pork chop like I was in college and wanted the party to go on My brother was impressed with the Blackbird Arise that showed up like it owned the table. He said it was smooth, bold, and dangerous because it makes you start considering dessert when you absolutely do not need dessert. I don't drink so I take his word for it. The women weren't behaving so thy split a smash burger and truffle fries, which means our ordering strategy was clearly "yes." The burger had that glossy brioche bun that looks like it was polished before serving, and the fries were exactly the kind that disappear before you realize you have eaten most of them. A smash burger is supposed to drip greese down your arm and this didn't. This strategy ensured my spot on the couch for bedtime. If you go, order two doses of the dates so you don't have to bring a date.

Loud, fun and interesting. Went to foo bar just to try the fuck cancer shot drink special and it…read morewas tasty.

I have enjoyed socializing at FooBar and the great atmosphere for years. I especially enjoyed going…read morethere to see my favorite downtown Melbourne bartender, Crystal. She always made my foo experience top-tier! I was stunned and rather upset to find out that she is no longer bartending there. FooBar is not the same with out Crystal's infectious joy and customer appreciation. I only hope that the owners come to their senses and hire her back.

This place from the outside and inside is iconic. What a cool venue. There is plenty of space…read morehere for groups, the place has a big bar and lots of space. Unfortunately it smelled like fried food, was relatively empty on a Saturday night. And worst of all, it was almost tapped out. There were more beers tapped out than they had drafts on tap. I think I saw about 6 or possible 7 taps that were working. We didn't stay.

It's a nice space to grab drinks but the service is poor and the employees seem generally…read moredispleased that they work here. The bartender was pretty unfriendly and dry. If you want another drink you have to excessively flag the bartender, even if the place is empty. When we paid or tab we asked for a receipt which seemed like the worst thing that ever happened to them. It's one of those places where you feel bad that you are ordering things. They have drinks but the service is poor and unfriendly.

The introduction vibe on your first time is amazing. They always do a nice show for people that…read moreI've never been before, and even if you have been many times, you still get to participate, which is fun. Every day of the week they have a different separate drink menu for the specialties of that day. I love the Wednesday bourbon. The vibe inside is so amazing and Homie and it is pretty intimate though. So keep in mind if you have large parties like I went once with around six people it is hard for everyone to sit together. So I would definitely recommend coming on more weekday evenings when it's not as busy otherwise you will be having to wait in a line outside unfortunately. The capacity seems to be roughly around 30 people after talking with the bartenders. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. The off menu drinks that they could come up with ended up being some of my absolute favorites. I had the bartender at one point make me three surprise me drinks for whatever they felt like they could make. And every single one was so amazing I ended up passing it around to the rest of the group for everyone to try. Keep in mind, the drinks are probably a little bit more on the expensive side, but you are paying for more of the experience. It is also important to note that there is a five dollar cover fee that will last for a full week to enter the place, or you can buy an annual membership for $40. If you buy the annual membership, they do type out a membership library card for you and laminate so it feels very official and it's very cool to be able to have in your wallet. In the true vibe of speakeasy, this is a hidden gem.

You find the secret book, pay the $5 membership fee listen to the slightly too long intro pitch and…read morethe book shelf opens, admitting you to the speakeasy. It was crowded. It was elegant. The cocktails were exceptional. I asked for classic cocktails that weren't in the menu. They delivered. Love the place. Why Four stars? Service was three bears. The waiter with the blonde mop of hair is very nice but inexperienced. Too on top of customers when they arrive. He needs to give a menu and give a few minutes for guests to peruse it. The head bartender is brilliant. Talent without hospitality, though, is a craft cocktail fail. Kindness counts. The vibe was colder than the cocktails. I hope it improves on future visits. The blonde bartender in the grey dress was just right. Professional, attentive, and kind. This is easily a six star speak. When you are serving? You are "on." Be as excellent and calm of a person as you are outstanding at your craft.

Ambiance was good!! The food was great!!…read more The best part of our experience was Meagan!! She was amazing!! Great interaction very attentive!! One of the best we have experienced in a very long time!! Thank you Meagan for a great experience!! YOU, MEAGAN, are truly the BEST!!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Melbourne Main Street a.k.a. Historic Downtown Melbourne is a definite "go-to" location when it comes to mom n' pop eateries ranging from casual to fine dining. Why many of my five-star reviewed restaurants are in this stretch of historic Melbourne, FL. If there is one restaurant I'd say has the "most" magnificent views of Indian River, Melbourne Main Street, and even Golden Hours of the horizons, then it is definitely The Landing Rooftop (which I will shorthand simply to Landing for the remainder of this review). Though an address is provided, The Landing - as per its full nomenclature - is located on a rooftop, specifically the rooftop of Hilton's Hotel Melby. The free parking for the garage floors for the HIlton are limited, so if you can't get a spot, there is a free parking garage just north of Hotel Melby next to the City Hall. To get to The Landing, you have to enter the lobby of Hotel Melby and take the elevator up to the 11th floor, which is the floor dedicated to the restaurant. Don't worry, the staff won't say anything and they'll usually let you go as they know about the patron traffic to the restaurant. The Landing is a beautifully-designed restaurant with Hilton's signature modern classic designs of bright tans and white lights. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, but I suggest indoor seating during high sun hours and outdoor seating during golden hour times and nighttime dining. As mentioned earlier, the views are magnificent for Indian River and Melbourne. I've eaten multiple times here at The Landing, but my lastest visit was an impromptu "date" with my friend Damaris, simply because she has never been here before, and I was giving her the grand tour of Melbourne Main Street. We sat outside in the shaded overhang, but got to walk around taking pictures of the views from all four sides. We should have sat in the cocoon hanging chairs, but we didn't know when we'd get our food and drinks. Starting with the drinks, we got a couple of mocktails, the Lemon Bay Breeze and the Strawberry Sunset. Details of both drinks and prices are in the pictures. As for food, we both split their charcuterie board appetizer, which I say is quite amazing, but definitely needs more bread and crackers. It consisted of many kinds of meats, cheeses, jams, olives, nuts, and fruits. Everything was so delicious, but we had to start using the cheese and meat slices as the "bread." We also got two desserts to share, the classic key lime pie and I assume the pistachio olive oil cake. Both were delicious and details, including price, are captioned in their pics. And on a side note, the restrooms are clean and stocked as they are up to the standard of a Hilton. And apparently, The Landing is one of those restaurants that are behind the times on payment. They initially takes tap payments with cards, but not NCT on phones. Their system does not like protective virtual cards, which is a major negative in my honest opinion, given the fact their food is a bit pricey compared to the rest of the restaurants in Melbourne Main Street. Ultimately, I am going to give The Landing three-out-of-five stars for their review. And the reason why I am giving it this kind of rating is a comparison to other Hilton restaurants I have been to. Kinda like Hotel Melby itself, this restaurant is kinda under the average of the Hilton standard. Not bad, but I have had better at other Hilton hotels and resorts. Only standout are the views around and about the restaurant, and that is a farcry because we are talking about Melbourne and Indian River. But I will stress this is one of the best places to dine while watching a rocket launch out of Cape Canaveral.

I honestly have allot to say about this place. They have dominoes, poker, cigars, and alcohol. They…read morehave amazing art on the walls. Winston Churchill to be specific and the monte Cristo Cigar that I was told was a good choice. You also get that allot from the nice gentleman with the hat. I guess that means you had great taste? I've been smoking cigars since college in Orlando (Corona Cigar). But anyway executive has nice staff that makes sure your safe. The staff will hang with you and take you to the fu bar. I ordered an old fashion with makers mark which was $25.54 with tax. So some drinks are pricey but the cigars come as cheap as $9. I meet masons, alphas, ques, maybe even the deltas. It's a mixture of young and older here. People can buy the old boxes for as cheap as $5 they take them home for their kids. You can buy alcohol to take home I know around Christmas they had moonshine. You can buy the old school smoking pipes. They're next to an asian place where they will bring your food to you if you let them know you're next door. So once again the service and ambiance is just top tier. I mean I can go on.

Excellent selection of cigars & full bar. I had the Old Fashion Melby very good. Nice & helpful…read morestaff. Extraordinary decor & comfortable seating!

Boardwalk bar and grill has the Perfect location with a great menu and good service!…read more Ordered the steak frites which was a hit! Perfectly cooked medium rare steak with nicely seasoned fries. Ordered an old fashioned to get things started earlier at the bar and had a nice view of the water! A nice spot for drinks and or Dinner. I will definitely be back here.

My family and I were on quick vacation and took the wrong turn going back to our Air bnb, we saw…read morethis cute restaurant and said we were gonna come back for dinner the following night and aren't we glad we did! Parking: they have their own lot but because we came at a busy time parking was tough. We found a spot though Service: 10/10! We should've made reservations but we didn't. When we originally put our name on the list they said 1.5 hrs but I think we waited 20-30 minutes for a seat. We had Ian as a server, he was great! Ambience/Crowd: It's a place for family or a romantic date or a girls night out... very mixed crowd of all walks of life. Food/drink : 7/10 we had the crab cake, oysters Rockefeller, calamari, and tomahawk steak was shared with the table. The crab cake was ok, not my fav the oysters Rockefeller need a bit more season in the mix, and my mom and brother loved the calamari especially with their sauce. The star of the show was the 40 oz tomahawk steak with Yukon potatoes, asparagus, and cauliflower puree. AMAZING!! I also had the crème brûlée which was perfect. Favorite thing: Aesthetic of the restaurant and the steak were my favorite thing Least favorite thing: the oysters and calamari Will I be back? We will definitely be back and recommend going as well.

Stopped into Ebb & Flow while staying at the Element for work, and I'm really glad I did. The carne…read moreasada bowl I ordered was fresh, flavorful, and honestly way better than I expected from a hotel-connected spot. But the true standout of the night was Lyndsey. Her upbeat, bubbly personality instantly lifts the whole atmosphere -- she's absolutely made for customer service. The bar is pretty limited, but I can imagine an ice-cold beer hitting the spot if you're walking up from the beach. Between the oceanfront setting, great food, and genuinely warm service, I could definitely see this place being a fun hangout spot, not just a convenient option next door.

We started with the Strawberry Spritzer and Painkiller -- both recommended and for good reason!…read morePresentation was beautiful and taste was even better. For our meal, husband chose the beef dip sandwich and I had the Caesar salad with recommended blackened salmon. I normally don't go for blackened but decided to give it a try - so glad I did. It was one of the best I've had in a long time. Our server, Joshua, was friendly and attentive. The ambience was a little lacking, but we were there at night and facing the windows looking in, so it felt a little sterile. I think a different spot or at a different time of day would have helped. Still, no complaints. Food and service were perfect and we plan to be back!

After we got to my mom and I decided to walk to Hell n Blazes brewing in downtown Melbourne. We…read morewere created by a very nice gentleman who told me he would be happily to assist us and whatever we ordered not only do they have a 360 wraparound bar. They also have seating; It's a seat yourself policy. For a drink I decided to get there Mr. pink Porter, which is a American Porter with notes of chocolate caramel and coffee. It is 6.2% ABV. My mom and I are currently sitting at the bar and Boy. Is it busy right now. However, this is the only brewery/bar. I've been to where they keep their additives that they add to the cocktails with the lid on them so no one is breathing or sneezing on them which I absolutely love. The gentleman assisting us was so nice; his name is Nick. He's amazing; very kind and efficient. The ambience of the brewery is like biker gang meet industrial warehouse. Definitely recommend. The flavor of my porter is very light and crisp. It's also very easy to drink. Very, robust flavor you can definitely taste the coffee and the caramel. 10/10

Even if you don't drink, the food makes it worth your while to come. The dining area is spacious,…read moreclean and my only qualm was that there weren't any tables set for just 2... Our server was quick and friendly, answered questions and was excellent overall. The food... Started with the pretzels and spicy gator. The pretzel was soft and delicious, the gator was spicy and delicious, but the fried coating was very thick and gator, very small. I had the pulled pork plate with mashed potatoes and cornbread of which was quite delicious. I enjoyed every bite. I must go back because there were other things on the menu that I have to try.