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    Todd D.

    Gettin Crabby 4391 Dixie Hwy. NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 3.5 Stars Once again on the Space Coast, my trusty random name generator was on familiar ground. Today I was off to the savage wilds of Palm Bay, Florida, in search of Gettin Crabby. Thanks to Hedy Lamar and today's take on her technological invention, my GPS led me right to their parking lot at 4391 Dixie Hwy NE in Palm Bay, FL. Warmly greeted upon entry, I sat my rotundness down at the bar. Courtney was the barkeep today and she could be another entrant in the Best of Brevard. I may start that up again with two divisions: Brevard and Las Vegas. Let me know what y'all think in the comments. I asked Courtney for an order of Oyster Stew, some Whole Belly Clams and an order of Cracked Conch. It wasn't long before Courtney was ploppin' my seafood feast in front of me. After taking the before pics, I dug into the Oyster Stew. Oyster Stew is a fantastic dish when appropriately prepared. I don't know what was up with this drek, but it was terrible. Absolutely terrible. The oysters were slimy, tough and smelled bad. After one taste, I apprehensively moved on to the Whole Belly Clams. The Whole Belly Clams were as advertised. They were juicy, plump, succulent little buggers fried to a perfect golden brown. They tasted like they were dug out of the river this morning. This was highly unexpected after the drudge that passes for oyster stew in this eatery. Turning my schooled palate to the last item ordered, I stuffed a cracked conch in my maw. This was fantastic! The dredge was tasty, complex and perfectly distributed. The accompanying dipping sauce was on par with the dredge. It was delicious, tying the flavor of the dredge to the mouthwatering taste of the conch like a well-skilled sailor tying a bowline knot. I was shocked at the freshness and quality of the clams and conch served today, as the first item was so dreadful. This makes me wonder if the Oyster Stew isn't straight out of a Sysco can. I have no explanation otherwise, unless the oysters were two weeks old and found under the floorboards. The Big Boy says, "This restaurant overpromises and underdelivers. The fried food was above average (it's the South, expect nothing less), but the rest of it? Not so much."

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    Nicole B.

    Everything was sooooo good!!! Thank you! Fabulous service, very reasonable prices and delicious seafood!

    Cracked conch appetizer. Fresh and delicious. Great sauce!
    John G.

    This is in the location of the former Ozzie's Crab House. It is a big improvement with a more expansive menu and overall better run establishment. We had the cracked conch appy, an order of wings, and a 1/2 dozen medium blue crabs steamed Maryland style. Service was attentive and not rushed. A very good vibe overall. The food was fresh and delicious. Live entertainment on a Wednesday evening. Prices were quite reasonable!

    Snow Crab with cucumber, tomato, pesto salad and French Fries ($32).

    One of the first thing I always ask myself and guest is "would we eat here again?), and the answer is YES. I had the Snow crab and it was perfectly cooked, the salad was heavy on the pesto but the meal was very good. My wife had the Calamari appetizer fir her meal and it is a fine line of cooked right or rubber texture - I tasted it and it was perfect. The Key Lime pie was shared and did not last long enough to get a picture. The perfect balance of tart and not overly sweet.

    This place is a MUST! Food is so good, I had the bacon scallop Caesar salad (I turned a sandwich into a salad) everything is made in house! You can tell ! It was amazing, if you are questioning it... don't and just go. The staff are friendly and so attentive! There's so much nostalgic memories in the walls. Such a vibe My kid. Said the crab was so delicious

    Tiffany J.

    Laid back, casual atmosphere. We took the entire family there (toddler included). Great staff, great service, great seafood! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back! I'm truly a seafood lover and appreciate different approaches and styles to seafood preparation. I didn't get a chance to snap all the pictures but I did get one of my colossal crab with half eaten smoked fish dip in the back

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    Last time we went they were out of crab. Go figure. Order fish, which was good, but we came for the crab.

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    This place has the BEST Oysters in Brevard County. Prices are decent and great staff. Highly recommen. The Best Seafood restaurant in town.

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    Great Key West atmosphere. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Food is outstanding and fresh! Highly recommended.

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    Melbourne Seafood Station - Lobster bique soup

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    4.3(642 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    •$$

    2nd time here, added both 1st time visit and 2nd time visit photos…read more To start, the lobster bique is unmatched. Its very light while still creamy, very lobster forward and you know it because its right on top. Both times we went with the seafood lovers and its as it says for seafood LOVERS. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Shrimp, crab, lobster, fresh and cooked to perfection. On the bottom, an immaculate garlic butter with a slight spice (of you ask for spicy) and on top is like an oreganata. This may be our choice every single time, I cant go without it! My son gets his chicken tenders amd fries. Dad tax is a must because the fries are crispy and well made. The chicken is made when you order it and seasoned well. My only regret is not living even closer to!

    We visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from our hotel, the day after Valentine's day…read more We were promptly greeted and invited to sit wherever we would like. Seating was available inside and outside. We opted to sit inside but needed a jacket because it was pretty chilly. It must have been a popular spot to celebrate Valentines' day- to our disappointment they were out of some of the dishes we were interested in trying. We opted for the crab cake, which was good with very little filler. The Fisherman's Bounty Platter ($30) came with shrimp, fish bites, oysters, and sea scallops along with fries and coleslaw. Since they were out of oysters, they substituted with extra shrimp and the hush puppies were substituted for extra coleslaw instead. The portion size was good for the price. The fish bites were a combo of snapper and grouper. I didn't know which one I had, but I preferred one over the other. I did think the seafood could have used more seasoning. We really liked the coleslaw. The food was okay, it satisfied my hunger.

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    Coastal Crab Company - Oysters in garlic sauce- so delicious!

    Coastal Crab Company

    4.7(134 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    After a lovely day at the beach, we stopped here to grab some seafood. Anytime you're close to the…read morebeach, you're sure to find seafood, and this turned out to be a great stop! The restaurant is small but cozy, with convenient parking right out front. Inside, it has a casual seafood atmosphere with seafood pictures on the walls and wooden tables. There's also an outdoor seating area. The menu is straight to the point, and the prices are reasonable. We ordered a Sweet Tea and a Raspberry Sweet Tea. The raspberry was so good. It was refreshing and flavorful without being ridiculously sweet. We started with a dozen Oysters in Garlic Butter Sauce, and they were some of the best oysters we've had. The garlic butter sauce was just right and didn't overpower the oysters. Next came the Garlic Blue Crabs. I ordered the regular size, and they were perfect for me. They had plenty of meat and were seasoned to perfection. Next time though, I'll definitely try the larger crabs! We also tried the Crab Rice and Seafood Creole. The crab rice reminded me of a dirty rice, with real minced crab mixed throughout. I really enjoyed it. The Seafood Creole was served over the crab rice with a flavorful sauce, shrimp, and fish. It was well seasoned, plentiful, and delicious. Overall, we had a great experience. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, the portions were good, the prices were reasonable, and the service was great. I'll definitely be back!

    We have a tradition of getting a bunch of snow crab and shrimp when we are on vacation in Vero. Our…read moreusual spot has closed down since last year. I found good reviews for this spot and we gave it a go. Thanks, Yelpers! We got a snow crab party steamer, some extra clusters and crab rice. Everything comes seasoned and not like a choose your own adventure seasoning which is fine. Everything was delicious and this is going to be in our rotation for our summer trips.

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    4.2(550 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    So this was an unexpected mistake that turned out to be not a mistake at all. We went here to try…read moretheir Foodies for the Fall menu only they don't do it Fir/Sat nights. We were starving, so we stayed. Starving yes. $100/pp, not that starving. But in these surprise dollar situations, we are good for a high end appetizer only dinner. So some table bread and butter, and three apps, and we are stuffed. First off, Chloe was so awesome. Professional, engaging, perky and fun, and a really great server. The place is beautiful and clean. And there was a wedding there in a separate area. Looked beautiful. So for "venue" points, Yellow Dog for the win. No let's talk food. Friggin awesome. I damn near flew out of my chair with Tuna Nachos. Not only a great dish, one of the most flavorful ones I have had in a while. Next up was the escargot. Fresh, garlic, yum, garlic, butter, garlic, placed on a puff pastry. So excellent. Did I mention it had garlic? Then the baked Brie. This was good. We wanted more sauce to dip the shell and cheese in. Served with rosemary flat bread sticks, so good. We are so going back for the Fall Foodie thingy and most definitely for special occasions. This is the place. Bring money, you're gonna need it, but totally worth it. If the actually main dishes are reflective in their appetizers, then this is indeed a total win.

    Stopped in here to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Reservations are not necessary but highly…read morerecommended. I had the Shrimp Louisiana, delicious. Service was impeccable. The water view was particularly nice. I will say it's a little pricy, but I considered what I paid worth the money as this is not your typical dine-in restaurant. I'll definitely be making a return trip to The Yellow Dog Cafe.

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    The Old Fish House Bar and Grill - How about a Salad

    The Old Fish House Bar and Grill

    3.7(211 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    •$$

    Overall Rating: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 | Service: 4.0 | Food:…read more3.8 | Price Per Bite: 3.9 A nice little fish house with both indoor and outdoor dining. The service, food, and atmosphere were all pretty average, but overall it was a good experience. It definitely seems like a local spot, with plenty of regulars coming through. They have a good selection of fresh fish, and the prices are pretty reasonable for what you get. Nothing necessarily blew me away, but there wasn't much to complain about either. A solid, casual place for fresh seafood at a fair price. I'd definitely return.

    I finally made it to The Old Fish House Bar in Grant Valkaria after having it on my list for a long…read moretime. Living in Melbourne, I do not often drive that far south, but it was such a beautiful day that it felt like the perfect time to go. The waterside setting is wonderful and the outdoor dining creates a relaxing and scenic experience. I ordered the Reuben sandwich from the specials menu and it was excellent. It was very busy during our visit, which shows how popular the place is, but everything still came out tasting great. I was surprised to see the sandwich priced at over twenty four dollars on the final bill, so I would recommend being aware that some items can be on the pricey side. My husband had the hand breaded chicken tenders with french fries. He said both the tenders and the fries were excellent and the tenders were very large. We each ordered a cocktail. He had the Super Margarita - it was strong and very good. I had the Pusser's Painkiller. The flavor was great, but the chunks of coconut made it difficult to drink near the end because the straw kept pulling in the coconut pieces. It was not a complaint, more of a challenge, and I ended up not finishing it. The outdoor seating has plenty of picnic tables and high tops. We were seated at a high top and enjoyed the view, but the flies were overwhelming, which made that part a bit distracting. Even with that, the service was excellent and very friendly. Overall, it was a very good first visit with great food, strong cocktails, and a beautiful waterfront setting. I am glad we finally went and would return again, especially on a nice day.

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    City Island Seafood

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    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I had the bammy shrimps and snapper dish. It was delicious and tasteful. The customer service is…read moregreat warm and friendly environment. The ambiance is comfortable and family friendly.

    City Island Seafood Co. Seafood Lounge-2595 Palm Bay Rd. North East, Palm Bay, FL 32005…read more 1- Star As Jamaican and Haitian cuisine has proliferated in the state of Florida, I have come to the stark realization that "We open at 11:00am" truly and more accurately can be interpreted as, "We may be ready and open for business by 1:00pm." In homage to the adage, "misery loves company", Big boy invited the newest member of the Big Boy Dining Out Family (BBDO), Chef X. Chef is a fellow, well-known Brevard County connoisseur of local cuisine. Echoing the general sentiments of our cohorts, he asked, "how often do you run into food like this?" I answered, "It's far rarer to discover 4-or 5-star quality fare." Keisha, our server, was the one lone person who was on top of things; although, I'd argue that it's exceedingly easy to accomplish such a feat, when there is quite frankly nothing to serve. We made several attempts to order numerous menu items, but our pursuits were fruitless, our efforts in vain. I felt like a Yeth encroaching on unfamiliar territory. Nonetheless and not to be deterred, I cautiously altered course asking instead, "What Do you have?" We were presented with fried oysters, on the verge of spoilage, brown stewed chicken and curry chicken. Both: terrible. Big Boy says, "bashing a locally owned business? Yes...the food is horrendous but hey...at least they were open 30 minutes late."

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