Found Dustin's BBQ driving around in the Melbourne area. Curious to check out their menu we stopped in. 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. read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Rib plate - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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A co-worker and I had lunch here. Dusti's BBQ is a great place to eat. Brianna was our waitress and she 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 read more

Apparently I ate here 9 yrs ago. It is still good bbq, I got pork and it was lean, thin slices. The salad bar was good but the 3 soup were only one. Requested they fill the two but never got to to it?!? read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Inside decor. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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

I've never been here before and safe to say I probably will not be back. My family wanted to go because of the salad bar and that is where the ordering should have stopped. The ribs looked so dry and overcooked my brother in law couldn't eat them. I was not a fan of whatever sauce they use on their wings because it has this sticky sweet taste to it. I think the salad bar and French fries were the only thing people liked. Not to mention it felt like we were being ignored most of the time we were there. It took far too long to get our checks and cash out and leave. read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Salad bar - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

VERY DISAPPOINTED. My partner and I ordered dinner and his ribs and my brisket were SO DRY. $66.00 worth of over cooked, dry food NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

The server was phenomenal! When we received our food, it was HOT! I got the Bbq ribs and bbq chicken (white meat). The entire meal was delicious. The fried okra was great. I also added the salad bar, and was surprised to see beet pickled eggs as an offering. Yum! Hubby got bbq ribs and grilled chicken breast. He enjoyed his meal, too. Although we didn't get any, you get a free ice cream cone on the way out. This was our first time eating at Dustin's, but it won't be our last! read more

Their bbq brisket and smoked chicken is poor. Their salad bar is good. Service was good. Ambiance is conducive to a bbq place. read more

We had the brisket dinner and soup and salad bar with a side of brisket. The brisket dinner was just ok. The corn on the Cobb had no flavor. My Food (soup/salad bar and brisket was awful. Corn chowder was a thick pile of paste. Pea salad on the salad bar was sour and tasted spoiled. There was a liquid substance in a crock on the salad bar that used to be jello. Overall taste of salad bar items was not good. The BBQ sauce was good. We came because this place was described as a great salad bar. Free ice cream with all dinners is a positive but it was almost melted coming out of the machine. Unfortunately it is not the best salad bar in brevard county. Will not return The hunt for the best salad bar continues! read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Corn Chowder - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I stop there every now and then to get take out. It's not bad. But this last time, the server gave me a menu so I ordered the lunch portion of a meal. I thought it was a little overpriced at $16+ dollars, but ok. I only ordered the lunch burger. Nothing special, no appetizers or drinks. She said that will be something like almost $26.00. I said your menu you just handed me said 16, and she said, the price went up... from the moment I handed you back the menu the price went up 10 dollars? She said yeah. I said bye and won't go back. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is the food isn't bad. It's not worth 26.00 for a lunch sized hamburger, but it's not bad. read more

I love the Sliced Brisket Sandwich. The unlimited Salad and Soup bar seemed to be very popular, I didn't hear anyone have anything but to say how good the food is! read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Poor man's Sonny's BBQ and it shows. I have been here several times and in honor of my mom I have tried to follow her advice" if you don't have something nice to say......" but three strikes and you are going to get an honest review. So the staff carried the day each time but they can not make up for the food quality. Their fried okra is the best. We get it every time and it rocks. However, the specialty, THE BBQ, should carry the day and it is missing in action.......SO DRY no amount of BBQ sauce can save it. The garlic toast was not what we have come to expect...it was more like Italian bread cut on the bias and over toasted. Inedible. The interior is exactly like Sonny's so it was familiar. They have a salad bar which I ask why? This is a meat place. MEAT MEAT MEAT and unfortunately they missed the mark. So I guess that answers why they have a salad bar. No military or first responder discount and to listen to the waitress not much of a work climate. A small discount on meals (only one a day even pulling a double) and no take out. They seem to be cutting corners in a lot of places. So because I love fried okra I will be back. But I will skip the MEAT and get a salad. read more

Dustin's is not really a place you go for the great barbecue. But it is a place you go for good portions, friendly service and a clean, well kept, cold salad bar straight out of the 80s. It's a keeper even if it's not the best que. read more

Service was great, Food was okay. Do not get their brisket, 3/10. Sides were good, Ribs were good. That brisket was honestly horrible.

First time here and wasn't pleased with the food . It wasn't crowded at all when we arrived and got to seat ourselves. I had the special which was pulled pork on a bun and a side of coleslaw. My friends had a whole chicken which they split . The waitress was nice and quick and helpful thou . I should have probably said something about how dry the meat was but I didn't . I might try to go again to give it one more try . read more

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This place has definitely seen better days. The salad bar looks pretty sad and the meat is usually dry with small portions.

Dustin's Bar-B-Q is one of the many American barbecue restaurants in Melbourne that nobody really knows is a local joint or another link in a chain of restaurants. I mean the restaurant has the look and feel cookie-cuttered for multiple locations, yet I haven't seen any other Dustin's Bar-B-Q's outside of the one in Melbourne. Nevertheless, the restaurant is more than decent pertaining to what they serve. As mentioned earlier, Dustin's Bar-B-Q has the same look and feel as a restaurant that is one link in a chain. Think of how Cracker Barrel looks and you'll get my drift. Rustic decor, high-class picnic tables refurbished for indoor seating, red-and-white checkered tablecloths, the whole look that is stereotypical of Southern hospitality. And top of that, the place (as much as I have seen) is primarily clean. This detail extends to the restrooms too though the occupancy may be a hindrance for women. Ultimately, the food is what makes or breaks any restaurant and Iam happy to report the food here is great. They have many kinds of Southern foods like fried okra, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, cornbreak, biscuits, gravy, turkey, ribs, and the rest of the fixins. All that my crew and I ordered was to point and very delicious. Dustin's Bar-B-Q gets four out of five stars. The only reason it doesn't have a perfect score is the last star is dedicated to continuity. If I visit this restaurant probably a couple more times and if receive the same stellar service and great food, I will change my review to a perfect five out of five stars. read more

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This is the BEST Brisket I have EVER tasted!! I also got the Cajun shrimp and it was amazing. Casual, laid back place with amazing food. Quick, friendly service. read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Dustin's Bar-B-Q Having driven by Dustin's a hundred times, my wife and I always wanted to try eating there. On Veterans Day they were offering free meals for Vets, being a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, this was our chance to try Dustin's. Usually, restaurants offer a limited menu with small portions, I am not complaining just stating facts. Dustin's had a great selection, and the portion was huge. My wife and I both had the brisket which came with two sides. The brisket was delicious, several thin slices so tender I cut them with my fork. My sides were coleslaw and sweet potato, the coleslaw was one of the best tasting slaws I have ever had. Sweet potato was huge and sweet as sugar. Our waitress Amelia was fabulous. We sat down and within one minute Amelia showed up with a beautiful smile and welcomed us. We placed our order and, no kidding, our meals arrived in less than five minutes. On a scale of one to ten, Dustin's would be a TEN! We will be there for dinner next Friday night. We have only had their brisket but will be trying one of their other dishes next time. Ask for Amelia so you can see one of the most beautiful smiles ever. Dustin's Bar-B-Q Having driven by Dustin's a hundred times, my wife and I always wanted to try eating there. On Veterans Day they were offering free meals for Vets, being a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran this was our chance to try Dustin's. Usually restaurants offer a limited menu with small portions, I am not complaining just stating facts. Dustin's had a great selection and the portion was huge. My wife and I both had the brisket which came with two sides. The brisket was delicious, several thin slices so tender I cut them with my fork. My sides were coleslaw and sweet potato, the coleslaw was one of the best tasting slaws I have ever had. Sweet potato was huge and sweet as sugar. Our waitress Amelia was fabulous. We sat down and within one minute Amelia showed up with a beautiful smile and welcomed us. We placed our order and no kidding, our meals arrived in less than five minutes. On a scale of one to ten, Dustin's would be a TEN! We will be there for dinner next Friday night. We have only had their brisket, but will be trying one of their other dishes next time. Ask for Amelia so you can see one of the most beautiful smiles ever. read more

Quality: Everyone loved the ribs there. Also sampled the pulled pork and turkey and had no complaints. Service: On the ball with drink refills, very friendly :-) Prices: At least competitive with the surrounding area, the ribs may have been a tad pricey, but very worth it. In short, would visit again! read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q- Melbourne, FL- 4 Stars (Chain Restaurant Score) There are a few things we hold sacred here on the Space Coast one of those being Publix subs and the other being barbecue. Florida may be more of a melting pot than the rest of the South, but we still know good barbecue and in fact, insist upon it. I mention this as my random name generator appointed Dustin's Bar-B-Q in Melbourne as my next destination. One of my researchers was able to find out that they have been around since 1991, with their flagship perhaps being their Deland location, though this could not be confirmed. They are family-owned and operated and have expanded to 6 locations spaced from Orlando to Ormond Beach and down to our beloved Melbourne. Pulling into their Melbourne location I was greeted with a barren parking lot. Exiting the Big Boy Mobile, I am pretty sure I heard the wind whistle and witnessed a tumbleweed roll on by, but don't quote me on that. This could mean something, It could not. Remember readers, never judge a book by its cover, or in this case the food by the parking lot. The interior was COVID clean, well-spaced and pleasantly lit. I really enjoyed the plants throughout, real or not, they gave a nice warm feel to the joint. I was shown a table, handed a menu and got to work. I soon noticed a lady measuredly advancing upon my table, when she arrived, she languidly introduced herself as, Janelle. Janelle, while being competent and pleasant wasn't going to win any service awards, but she wasn't going to bring the curve down either. She asked if I had any questions or if I was ready to order. I requested an order of their Beef, Pork and Chicken Combo with sides of BBQ beans, mac and cheese and garlic bread. With an empty establishment, I was expecting my order to be done promptly and I was not disappointed as I soon saw Janelle unhurriedly escorting my meal to the table. Looking at the pictures, I can only assure my readers that from the food encapsulated therein there arose such a fragrant, down-home, Southern barbecue aroma that I nearly began to drool before Janelle had stepped back and asked if there was anything else with which she could help. Reaching blindly for my utensils, I absently brushed her off and commenced dining. The Beef, pork and chicken were all well cooked to barbecue perfection and while the sauce was nice and tangy, I measure all BBQ by Cryderman's (the gold standard) and this was not on that level. Even with flavorful garlic bread, competently prepared beans and properly cooked mac & cheese, this was just a tad short of the bar set by Cryderman's. This food was miles above Woody's and other nearby places, but not the top of the line. There is nothing wrong with that. If I'm in the mood or with a companion in the mood for above-average barbecue, I wouldn't think twice about stopping back in here. The Big Boy Says, " For 4-star food from a family-operated local chain, this place is a go-to." #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout read more

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Sooo good lean smoked beef. Awesome sauces sweet and mustard. Even the beans and string beans are real good. Of corse wash it all down with sweet t. Prices have gone up but that's everywhere. They do have free self serve soft serve when you leave. read more

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Always stop here when visiting. Never disappointed in anything. Had the baby back ribs. They were like butter. Service was top notch.

Stopped in Saturday evening to get some dinner. Waitress came and got our drink order and came back with our drinks fairly quickly. We ordered our food and got the salad bar as well. Salad bar was Ok but not much of a selection of toppings for salads. Got our food and wasn't impressed with the food at all. When you order a sandwich, shouldn't there be enough meat to cover the bread? Only had enough to cover half the bun. Server seem to stop by more frequently when we had no food yet for refills. Once we got our food we never saw her again. Had to ask another server to get to go box and not until we went to register did our waitress offer our bill. Won't be going back. read more

Great service & casual, rustic atmosphere. Brisket was tasty, but sliced way too thin missing the whole point of succulent brisket. Sides were standard fare. A nice go to place in a pinch. read more

The only thing good was the service. The brisket sandwich was edible, the baked beans were sooo sweet neither of us could eat them. We had the soup and salad bar as an add on. Literally everything was food service out of a package. The cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, the mixed salad all out of a box or a bag. I do not recommend this place unless you like preservatives! We paid $52.00 and left and ate at home. We paid cash so we could forget our bad choice. read more

Three stars is because the staff was friendly, prompt, and worked hard. The food appeared to for the generic palate as i was bland (seasoning) and seemed lack seasoning/smoked flavor compared some other local places. the pulled pork was moist and really lacked flavor. The sauce helped give some taste. The 1/4 chicken was completely lacking smoked or bbq flavor, the skin was dried out and did not even have a chicken flavor. Glad I only had eat a 1/4 instead of a 1/2 chicken. The best part of the meal was the garlic bread. Nicely toasted and a bit moisture. Green beans tasted like they came out of a can. read more

My husband and I were doordashing and we got an order for this restaurant. My husband went in and he was automatically treated like complete shit. The way they talked to him and treated him is unacceptable. They said it wasn't ready so After waiting for about 15 minutes he asked again if the order was ready , again they treated him like shit and said no. So he left. I said ima go in there and see how they treat me. Well totally different. They were nice and polite and guess what the order was done and bagged they had it there the whole time. This is sad that my husband is treated this way because he is African American. I am so frustrated with this. read more

Great food and service. Salad bar was fresh and good. Bar-B-Q pork and turkey was excellent

Wow I was apprehensive to try this place since the reviews were mixed but my husband and I went for lunch because the place seemed busy which is usually a good sign. The wait staff Nikki (who is actually the manager) came right away and greeted us like we were family. She took our orders promptly and the food came out quickly. The portions were big for lunch specials (looked more like dinner) and everything was home made. Amazing BBQ, BBQ beans, and potato salad! This place is family owned and operated and the welcoming country atmosphere and food selection was great! They even have a separate take out window if you need a quick dinner one evening! We can't wait to come back! OH their cornbread is sweet - the meals come with garlic bread but if you ask you can get the sweet cornbread! Highly recommend this place. The cost of this food is very reasonable for the big portions and the Brisket is "melt in you mouth" amazing!! The negative reviewers must have had a bad day but I have nothing but good to say!! Excellent!! read more

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Some of finest smoked meat Q I've had. I like the sliced lean beef (not pulled or fatty) and the beans are great. Service is friendly and usually pretty quick. And now a free soft serve come when you leave! read more

Dustin's Bar-B-Q - Sliced smoked beef plate - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Bar-B-Q is truly an American epic. Forget those silly manners you've heard all your life.....'Don't lick your fingers', 'Wipe your mouth', 'Don't smack'.. When we humans partake in the fine art of Bar-B-Q, it should rightly be called Bar-B-Chew! After all, it is all about the greasy good, drip drip dripping and drooling lip smacking enjoyment of smoke-ringed meat bathed in a sultry sauce! Dustin's has been a Melbourne BBQ go to for some time now. My bodacious fab fiancée and I hit it on a Sunday, right along with other after church folks. It was busy but not crowded. I liked that. Service was efficient and timely, no issues. Fab one and I both ordered the 'serving of meat' only along with the Endless Salad Bar. I chose the Beef Brisket, she chose the 1/4 BarBQ Chicken. The portions of the meat were a little on the small side. But, if you allot for the Endless Salad Bar you will most likely get more than enough to eat. We were satisfied. I do have one issue. Food Safety regulations require self-serve salad bars to have those glass or plexiglas covers hanging over the food area. These are known as 'sneeze guards'. The way Dustin's has the buffet laid out with three tiers, it is typically very difficult to reach the buffet items on the top, or back tier. As we were dining, I witnessed several people attempting to reach items on that top tier. Ultimately, their solution was to bend down and lean in UNDER the sneeze guard! Effectively defeating any health risk benefits of said sneeze guards. I managed to snap a picture of one such lean encounter. Honestly, I have visited other restaurants where the sneeze guards made it quite difficult to access the buffet, so this is not a unique situation. But, I have never personally witnessed so many diners leaning under the guards to get to a buffet. Rationally, if the health department mandates these precautions, then the design should be manageable and user-friendly. Not so in this case, I'm afraid. Soooooo, other than the sneeze guard issue, I give Dustin's two thumbs up. Hopefully, they can work out a redesign of the buffet in the very near future. read more

The only time I go here is for lunch and I get the salad bar every time. I love salad bars because there are always different things to choose from. Now here is where the problem comes in. The spinach has been looking brown or even soggy. These are not being taken care of well if the lettuce is looking bad like that. The regular lettuce is doing the same. Mostly like a slim look. They don't clean up the counter much and there is stuff everywhere. The floor is disgusting most of the time as well. It is either sticky or slippery, nothing normal. The tables are also very sticky, even after they "clean" them with one of their dirty ass rags. I always have to wipe it off again after they leave the table. Clean up your lettuce and spinach and your counters and maybe I will change my opinion. read more

I went to Dustins BBQ in Melbourne on Wickham Rd for lunch last Thursday. Special was hot dog and baked beans, i was expecting beany weenie for $ 6.99. It literally was a hot dog separate from the beans. The portions were so small it was very over priced. I had to peal the dryed, almost chared skin of the hot dog. The skin was like a sweet potatoe that had been cooked for hours too long. Side of Mac n Cheese 2 oz cup, was ok, 2 oz cup of slaw was watery and bland. The small portion of baked beans was ok. The garlic toast was the only thing that was prepared correctly. Cup of filtered water was fine. Waitress was just very basic, did not go out of the way at all. I did not feel welcome and was not asked to return. No worries I will not. I tipped $ 2.00 on a 7 dollar meal because I felt sorry for the waitress. read more

Came here with my family for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. Haven't come to this restaurant in years, so I couldn't remember if it was decent or not. I ordered the daily special of ribs and chicken wings, my father ordered the sliced pork and salad bar, and my brother ordered the turkey sandwich. My portions were huge. I wasn't a big fan of the ribs, but the dry rub cajun chicken wings were outstanding. I will 100 percent be returning for the chicken wings. My father really liked the salad bar and the pork. I didn't try it in the restaurant, but he did give me the leftovers to take home and they reheated fabulously. Very flavorful. My brother was a big fan of the sweetbread at the salad bar which I want to try on my return. The service was swift. If you're in the area, check it out! read more

I had their rib and shrimp special with okra and coleslaw. The ribs were delicious, some of the best I have ever had. Being in Kansas City for over 62 years, these are were the best ribs and sauce. The shrimp and sides were ok. I finished everything and will come back for more. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was also delicious. read more

We came here as a large group of 8, including fellow Yelper Robert C. and Esther S. Being from out of town and not knowing where the best places are, I fired up the iPhone Yelp app and began to search of Barbecue. 4 Stars with 4 reviews? Not too shabby! We're going there! Yes, it was a little out of the way from where we were staying but sometimes you've got to go a little out of your way to get something good. Started with the sweet tea, which was pretty decent. I ordered the 1/2 Babyback & 1/2 St. Louis Style ribs, a sweet potato, and baked beans for the main meal. Esther S. ordered a side of fried Okra which I tried. Very good, and a bargain at only $2! The babybacks were fall off the bone tender as described, with good smoked flavor. They didn't need additional sauce. The St Louis Style were also tasty, especially with the Hot BBQ sauce. The sweet potato was large, unlike some BBQ joint's I've been. The beans were also good, seemed to be made there since it didn't have that "out of the can" flavor. We Miamians aren't used to places closing at 9:00, so I should also mention the food was spit-free even though we arrived 30 mins before closing. I'm glad there are people who still appreciate business during business hours! read more

First time to try this restaurant. What a disappointment. The food was bad. The table was sticky and the Iced tea was weak. Sent the cold baked potato back for a hot one. Couldn't eat the paper thin sliced beef. Asked for a piece of chicken. Two stars for the chicken and the very sweet waitress. read more

My gf and I were staying in Melbourne for the week and decided to try something other than the hotel spots. We got it delivered through door dash and it was AMAZING I got the rib combo with fried shrimp and Mac and it was piping hot still. Ribs were fall off the bone and shrimp were perfect. I don't usually write reviews but I finished everything and they didn't skimp 4.5/5 because they didn't give my gf her side of fries but my meal came with more than enough to share. Definitely worth it! read more

Pretty good home cooked meal! Never much to complain about eating in or taking out. How much more do I need to write to get this posted as a review?! read more