You know, I've tried more burger spots than I care to admit, and I'm usually pretty hard to impress…read more, but this place genuinely won me over. Their smash burgers aren't just good; they're the kind that make you pause halfway through and think, "Alright, this is how a burger is supposed to be done." No shortcuts, no trendy gimmicks just that classic, time-tested flavor done right, the way it ought to be. The patties come off the grill with that perfect crispy edge, the kind you only get when someone actually knows what they're doing back there. Everything tastes honest, fresh, and carefully made. You can tell there's pride and love behind it. And the people? Honestly, that's half the charm. Everyone from the folks taking orders to the owners themselves treats you like you're a regular even if it's your first time walking in. They've got that old-school friendliness you don't see much anymore. Cool, down-to-earth, actually present. It gives the place a warmth that you can't fake. All in all, if you're after the best smash burger around and a place where the people are just as good as the food, this is the spot. I'd go back in a heartbeat....

Absolutely amazing food and service! The burgers are huge, flavorful and juicy. The cowboy sauce is…read moredelicious with the fries too! The new pulled pork fries were absolutely amazing. The flavor in the bar b q sauce is a perfect touch. The fried onions give a perfect texture balance! So happy we stopped!

The best place ever! Burgers are phenomenal , atmosphere is perfect for parents with kids and the…read morestaff is amazing!

I love it here! The food and service is amazing. My favorite meal is the blacked chicken sandwich…read morewith fries. I recommend!!

If you're anywhere near the Space Coast and not stopping at Big Daddy J's, you're missing a launch…read moreyou'll regret. We grabbed seats at the bar, and right out of the gate the experience was mission-ready. The girls behind the bar were awesome, friendly, attentive, and just had that effortless vibe that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. Now the food... wow. Everything came out fresh, hot, and absolutely dialed in. The burgers were stacked and juicy, the sandwiches loaded, and those sidewinder fries? Forget it. Crispy, golden perfection. You can tell nothing sat under a heat lamp, this was all cooked to order and launched straight to the table. Best way I can describe it given the location... This wasn't just good food, it was a full-on flavor liftoff. Like sitting a few miles from Cape Canaveral and watching a rocket punch through the atmosphere, everything about this meal just took off and didn't look back. Great people, killer food, laid-back atmosphere... this place hits on all cylinders. We'll definitely be back for another launch

My husband and I were looking for something different on Cocoa Beach, so we decided to try Big…read moreDaddy J's 5 Great Things after seeing the good reviews. When we arrived, we did notice the outside could use a little TLC, but once inside, it was very clean and tidy. We were immediately greeted by both the hostess and bartender, and they were very friendly. We were seated right away and our drink orders were taken quickly. It took us a few minutes to go through the menu since we weren't familiar with the restaurant, and there are quite a few items to choose from. We ordered the "Crack Mac Snack" (macaroni and cheese) and added pulled pork and the biscuit bread. The food came out quickly, and we were not disappointed. The biscuit bread was absolutely amazing, rich, soft, and delicious (maybe a little too generous with the butter on top, but still delicious). It's a thick, hearty piece, about two inches high and roughly four inches square. The mac and cheese was a generous portion and easily enough to share, and it was really good. The homemade BBQ sauce was also a highlight. The only slight miss was my husband's Coke, which wasn't very sweet, possibly a calibration issue with the machine. Overall, this is definitely a spot worth trying if you're in Cocoa Beach and want something different. There's a lot on the menu, and we'll definitely be back.

Tight parking. Small lot. I had high expectations for the spot because it was so highly rated,…read morehowever, a lot of the items on yelp are no longer available especially items unique to florida. Inside is a tiki bar vibe, it is very small business and the waitress is super nice (and must deal with a lot). It was virtually empty when we went for dinner. Mussel and clam in white wine: okay the bread was not even grilled (I had expected some buttery smoked grill mark situation) and the clams had a lot of sand in them. There was a handful of dead mussels. And overall it was a bit salty and lacking in freshness. Mahi taco- inside was good but idk if orlando doesn't have a good bread place cuz the tortilla was soo bad. Like no moisture, fake tasting tortilla. Otherwise the fish and toppings are yummy and I can see why its recommended. Again not really the blackened grill flavor. The fries were real potato (russet) but also felt a overfried/fried too long at a low temperature because they were greasy and some were burnt.. The fried oysters were okay, on the smaller side. Overall, this place might be better for fried baskets and like fish and chips rather than fresh seafood experience. Also considering it is on the cape/island you do have to drive out a long way on a single road to get to it, so that might have also influenced my expectations. Again the service is good and nice if you do want to support a local business. Just for the price and repertoire, maybe I had higher expectations.

Great food and service. Nice music in the background. Blackened shrimp tacos were very good but the…read moretortillas need to be grilled or warmed up. Fish sandwich was very good as well. We also tried the Hawaiian pasta salad. I was skeptical but it turned out to be pretty good. Coconut custard pie was good, fresh and delicious.

Stopped by Jack & Harry's today. We were greeted by Jess and well taken care of…read more She was friendly & had great customer service. We loved sitting outside at the bar with the fresh breeze. The food was so satisfying! I have dairy & gluten allergies, and they paid extra attention the food order. We got the Greek salad & a chicken bbq gluten free pizza. Everything tasted great. Jess made sure the kitchen was extra vigilant due to my allergies. I am grateful for that! The new owners have up scaled the space. It's a whole new vibe. Definitely worth checking out !

Unfortunately, we have not enjoyed our visits here. We decided to give this place another chance…read moreand it just underwhelmed us. Sure, the location looks inviting, I'll give it that. It was the poor service and mediocre food (again on both) that truly settled it for us this time around. Quite simply, we won't be back again. I could go into details, but I don't even want to spend more time on this place than I already have tbh.

We were looking for a lunch spot to try in Cocoa Village and decided on Pub Americana. Our server…read morewas great and very helpful with letting us know popular dishes. I ordered the Americana club sandwich (pictured) and switched out the fries for sweet potato ones - I loved it! It was very delicious and filling. Other people in my party ordered the Americana burger amongst other things not pictured. They all said they enjoyed it. My only note about this place was that when we arrived it was basically empty and even with it being empty, the food took a while to come out - much longer than you'd expect for the restaurant being slow. Other than that the overall experience was good and I do recommend going if you want a tasty sandwich/burger.

At this point Ive been here at least 5-6 times since I've moved here, but the pictures are from the…read morefirst visit to keep it genuine. From the jump, it became one of my "if we dont know where we want to eat, go here" kind of places. Easy, consistent and delicious every single time. We started with the ahi tuna appetizer. I was apprehensive, a tuna app at a pub? Fresh fruit, ginger, tuna was seasoned well, I couldnt be happier. It was trying a well balanced poke bowl right from the start. The wings. Award winning. I am so picky about wings, so to have a place make them properly brings me to my happy place. The wings cooked well, and the buffalo sauce has a kick like its supposed to. Its been a MUST every visit. I dont even know if they have other flavors. We tried the SPECIALE PIZZETTA, and that now gets ordered every time. This place could legit be a pizza place. In an area where good pizza is hard to find, this is a perfect solution. Now Ive tried a few burgers, every burger has been seasoned perfectly and still juicy despite asking for medium well, its only a matter of what you'd like for a topping. The Village Blues burger may be my favorite so far, its the only one ive had twice. The staff is great with us, they always have new beers to try, and its a why not situation! My only ask at all would be steak frites on the menu, I think that would be made so fire in a spot like this. That said, I came to write this review thinking about them because I might just get dinner there today!

Great family diner in a small strip mall. Decorated cute, with awesome staff, great food, and fast…read moreservice. The biscuits and pancakes are both delicious. Eggs well cooked and special requests were happily accommodated.

Had a cheesesteak here, was good, but would have like it toastier and chips crispier. Went back for…read morepancakes, egg and bacon (asked for well done, and got it). I shall return.

This place is actually unreal how good it is. Wings are my favorite food and this is easily the…read morebest wings I've ever had. Amazing portions (20 wings for $25), the perfect amount of sauce, extremely crispy wings, and tons of flavors. I was a little bit paralyzed by choice but went with the Steel City flavor and it was amazing. Also got some of the cheese, bacon, ranch fries and they were really good and a huge portion as well. Such a hidden gem. I wish I had more time to try many many more flavors. There is nowhere to sit inside, but you can make an online order really easily and they accept card online.

Came here to get wings for dinner. This establishment was a good mile from our hotel, so the walk…read morewas a bit long. We ordered the dry lemon pepper wings. The staff were pleasant and service efficient. The ambiance was eclectic and small. An ATM machine was located onsite. It took a minute (about 30 minutes) before our order was ready. Tip: Call your order in ahead of time. The wings menu...was definitely what I was NOT expecting. They have a plethora of wing flavors that boggles the mind (Eye of the Tiger, Polish Hill Strangler, The Color Purple, Frank Sinatra just to name a few). They also have burgers, sandwiches, and hoagies in addition to salads and sides. Although the walk back to the hotel was a bop, our wings were still hot, fresh, and crispy. All in all, a great place for wings and we can't wait to come back and try one of the more unique flavors.