Went here for Father's Day. They opened an hour earlier. Was expecting it to be packed, since they don'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! read more

We will be back, 100%. We kept seeing this place pop up on Yelp, so when we stumbled across it, it seemed like something we needed to try. We are glad we did. The server was great. Very personable and right there seeing if you needed anything. Really, the entire staff were really nice. The place is very clean and nice furnished. Now to the food. I had an octopus/yuca hash. I love grilled octopus so when it's on the menu, I'm getting it. This was great. The entire dish was delicious. The hash part was so flavorful. The yuca was perfect. Not mushy, not hard. The octopus was a little chewy, but the flavor from the preparation and grilling made it YUMMERs!! My wife had the Mojo pork grilled cheese. She loved it. And she must have. She never offered me a taste. She kept it to herself. LOL. Again, a sold 4-star for food. See you all next time. Thanks. read more

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This is the best meal we have had in a long time. We have lived here for years and never heard of Hemingways Tavern, until friends asked us to join them. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our experience from first walking in we were greeted immediately and taken to our table. We requested to sit on the patio. As we walked through the restaurant, there is a bakery/ espresso area and small gift area. We ordered the Hibiscus margaritas and they were spot on. From there we ordered the smoked wings and conch fritters both were delicious. Although, we are from Tampa home of the original"Cuban" sandwich we all decided to give theirs a try, and we were not disappointed. There are walls filled with pictures and memories of Hemingway throughout the restaurant. After dinner we had the double espresso with whipped cream and chocolate ..... and once again we were not disappointed! Hemingways Tavern is a must! read more

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A little slice of Key West right here in Melbourne Hemingway's Tavern absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere pulls you in. The place feels like a blend of an old Key West bar and a cozy island tavern, with warm wood, nautical touches, and Hemingway memorabilia everywhere you look. It has that relaxed island vibe where you immediately want to sit back, slow down, and enjoy the experience. The food was outstanding. We started with a couple small bites and everything came out hot and perfectly prepared. The croquetas were fantastic, crispy on the outside with a creamy, savory ham filling. The empanadas were golden and flaky with a rich filling and a great dipping sauce. For the main course I went with the Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Perfectly pressed bread with just the right crunch, stacked with pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Exactly what you hope for when ordering a Cuban. Then came dessert, which completely stole the show. The sweet plantain bread pudding was incredible. Warm, rich, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. It's one of those desserts where you keep saying "just one more bite" until it's gone. I paired it with a café con leche, which was smooth, bold, and the perfect complement to the sweetness. The service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and relaxed without hovering. Drinks stayed filled, food came out quickly, and the whole meal felt easy and enjoyable. Between the great food, welcoming service, and the unique island tavern atmosphere, Hemingway's is easily one of the best dining spots in the area. If you're looking for a place with real character and fantastic food, this one is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back. read more

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What a great place to eat and have a good time. We were seated quickly inside at a very small two person booth inside. The outside seating had a waitlist, so we opted for the inside. The bar was crowded and very lively. Kaitlyn, our waitress, was not very personable, but she continually checked to see if we needed anything. The food was tasty and was the right portion size. The Guacamole & Plantain Chips were so good. We also had the Chicken Key West Bowl which was great! We will definitely be returning to eat. They do not take reservations and get crowded even on a Monday night, so plan to wait. read more

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Great food and friendly service! Great pot stop on the way to St.Augustine. Thank you!

Coming from Miami, we are often looking for a place that serves good Cuban food and this place hits the spot! It definitely can get busy so you know it's good but service is good and has a nice ambiance. It's right by the move theater so stop here before the movies or after :) read more

Had a nice experience here, after a long day. The menu has a nice selection, which made it easy to find something for everyone. Every dish we ordered came out nicely presented. The food itself tasted really good across the board. Fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked the right way. Nothing felt bland or rushed, which is impressive considering how large the restaurant is and they had a full house. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and overall it made for a really enjoyable meal. I will definitely be back when I'm in that area again. read more

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We stopped in on a Sunday evening. The place was hopping. We sat on the patio. There is ample covered outdoor seating. The wait staff were super friendly and helpful. They were also attentive but not overbearing. The food was EXCELLENT! I had the steak sandwich and the Brussels sprouts. Other folks in my party had the Cuban and another had the bowl. The food was sooo good and an interesting. I highly recommend this place! I'll definitely be back!! read more

Melbourne~Headed home from Ft. Lauderdale and wanted to stop into a well known spot off of I 95. This place popped up and fit the bill! Right off the bat this looked like the absolute best place to hang out. The inside was cozy and they even have their own souvenirs! That told me we were in the right place. Their menu is really extensive and had something for every taste. I definitely need to go back and try more items on their menu. It happened to be Lobster Fest so I ordered a Cuban sandwich with lobster. There was so much lobster!!! My lunch mate had a Key West bowl. Both entrees were huge and delicious! The sweet grilled plantains, in the Key West bowl, were an absolute hit. Definitely a great spot to return to! read more

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Came for lunch with the girls on a Sunday. Espresso martini was really good. Apps were delicious! Loved the plantain chips and guac and yucca bites! Lobster bisque was delicious ! I wasn't too happy with my lobster roll. It was supposed to be cilantro butter lobster and it had no flavor. The toasted bread tasted better than the lobster. The portion was plentiful. My friends enjoyed their veggie melts and keywest bowl but my other friend said the mahi mahi was tasteless. She got jerk seasoning on the side and that fixed that. The decor was nice , tons to look at. Service was great as well. I would definitely go back but try a different entree. Something in a sauce would probably be more flavorful read more

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Don't waste your time or money. Food was not fresh. Service wasn't good either. I went a few years ago and it was great.

what can I say but yummy!! service was good and the food was better! I'll be back! I hate having to put in 85 words for these reviews!!

Very nice place. Food was delicious. Had pork empanadas, pork tacos and the special onion coated triple tail risotto. The Hemingway margarita is great. All was really good. Service was great. read more

Hemingway's Tavern - Pork taco - New American Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Great vibe, excellent food, and wonderful service! Fresh everything. The shredded pork bowl and pulled pork were excellent!. Espresso martinis and mojitos were perfect! Had a couple rounds. ( Just wanna interject your ice tea may need a bit more water, as it was a little bitter or too strong...heard next table comment same.) Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Snapper Hemingway was amazing. Service was amazing! Server very knowledgeable and informative ambience felt like I was in Key West decor is great read more

Hemingway's Tavern - Snapper - New American Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

We randomly picked this place and it was great 4.5/5 . On a Saturday the place was buzzing. We were sat right away and service was good. They had a great menu. We ordered their tostones and pork to start they were very flavorful but didn't like the cinnamon flavor on the bottom. Husband had the egg Benedict with lobster was great. Also had their Cuban sandwich and regular egg Benedict. Really recommend best food while we were in Melbourne. read more

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If you're local to the area, then you definitely know Hemmingway's Tavern. It is always very busy here so be prepared to wait a little bit outside when you walk up to try to get a table. They do have a small café window where you're able to order some food and some alcoholic drinks while you wait, which is always very nice as well as some coffee. Everything on the menu so far has been delicious that I've tried over the years. Located right next to Premier Theatres you can always grab a quick bite before your movie. Staff is friendly, but keep in mind this place is not a quiet place to be inside. So don't come here thinking you're going to have a quiet romantic evening. Keep in mind it does say it's a tavern in the name! read more

Went here on a group dinner with some work colleagues on a weeknight. We started with appetizers: Yuca Cheese Bites, Conch Fritters, and Yard Bird on A Stick. The cheese bites were like very expensive cheese sticks - not really worth the money. The Yard Bird was okay, a bit tough but the sauce/seasoning was great. The real star were the Conch Fritters - everyone loved them, and we ordered a few more so everyone could have their fill. I ordered Papa's Cuban, which was on special. It was good, but not great. I hadn't had a decent Cuban in years (can't get a good one in Detroit), and this didn't quite satisfy the itch. The pork was dry, the mustard and Swiss didn't quite rescue it, and the bread was crunchy in an unpleasant kind of way. My colleague who ordered the rib platter got some of the driest, toughest, nastiest looking ribs I've ever seen. The service was nice - lots of attentive staff around to help us out. It's a shame the food wasn't overall up to par, because the decorations and the building and the staff were great. read more

Solid food, friendly service. Went with a large group so service and such isn't fair to judge. Didn't really feel any Key West vibe personally but would do back probably. read more

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Ribs were excellent, taste was great. Service was awesome. Bartender gave me excellent recommendations. Remember, Wednesdays have bottles of wine at half the price. read more

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Most of us had the standard Cuban, which seems to be what this place is famous for. They were outstanding! The bread had that crisp crunch while being nice and soft on the inside. The sandwich itself was very good with tons of flavor but I added the pineapple slaw to the sandwich!!!! Absolutely! This took it up a notch h and was phenomenal. The only other thing we had were the fries and the truffle fries. Being a fry girl I love a good French fry and these were great! Definitely get the extra truffle oil! Definitely going back!!! read more

Came here with the family from being in Miami over the weekend. The tostones, yuca fries and truffle fries were 10/10! Better than any tostones we had in Miami. You have to try this. The cheeseburger was very good! Everyone loved the decor of the restaurants. The only knock is they only have 1 bathroom for Men's and one for women. We waited outside and ended up not going. The waitress was excellent! We devoured all the food! I have been here before and got the same results. My wife got the Key West bowl and loved it. read more

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Drinks were gross. Service was extremely slow. Food was oily and gross. Maybe we caught them on a bad night but I wouldn't come back. read more

We have been to Hemingway's for brunch twice. Cuban inspired fare in a casual vibing restaurant. I gave it four stars for what it is, but dont expect anything over the top. It is solidly reliable meals, that taste good at a reasonable price. We have had excellent service at both visits. I got the breakfast bowl this last visit and my daughter had the eggs Benedict. Both were very filling and good. We will definitely go back in the future. read more

Hemingway's Tavern - Power bowl, sub poached eggs for fried - New American Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

It's always busy, so prepare for that. The food is so good! You won't be disappointed. The servers have always been very kind. The place is expensive but it is worth it. The place is cool with a lot of cool decor and even outdoor seating. They also have a small window for certain things to order if you're in a rush. read more

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Cute place in great location. We split the Cuban with Lobster Bisque and the Guava BBQ Burger with Yucca Fries. The burger kicked butt and bar seating perfect for this busy place. read more

Great service here, we have been here a lot. The food is unique to this area and is very good. They have a lot of menu items you don't usually see around here. Get the truffle fries. read more

Great Food!! Love their wings. Staff is very friendly and helpful making suggestions.

I normally come during the week & sit at the bar. Service is usually prompt. I went Sunday after a movie & had a different experience. Waitress was friendly. Guac app took a while. I was more than half way done the app & my son was asking about his mac n cheese. We ordered everything at the same time & asked for the app to come out first. Once we finally got our food, there was no yucca. She informed me they would be out shortly. I asked about them once I had a couple spoonfuls of beans & a corner of my fish left. Once I got them they were disappointing. Dried, overcooked & too salty. I sent them back for veggies. The manager came by & apologized. I wanted bread pudding but decided not to order. I was a bit annoyed after all that, not sure when I'm going back. read more

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I wanted to go get my birthday ice cream cone from Ben and Jerry's and we saw this place next door and had never been so we tried it out. I had the Cuban sandwich with yuca fries and coleslaw. Can I say yum!? Best Cuban I've had since The Columbian closed in St. Petersburg, Florida. I enjoyed every bite except the one my wife ate cause you know, she ate it. She had the pulled Mojo pork and wow that was amazing. Plantains were delicious and made perfect. Received a free dessert that was huge which was the bread pudding. We took that to go and had it later that evening. I'm not a big fan of that dessert, but this was delicious. Service was outstanding. Eric was attentive and a gentleman. Prices were decent considering eating out is expensive these days. We are going back this weekend with some friends and I'm looking forward to it. Bravo to Hemingway's! read more

I was in town for a baby shower and made it a mission to find a cute brunch spot. Hemingway's Way Tavern did not disappoint. The food was great and the atmosphere was welcoming. The chicken and waffle sliders were out of this world! It was my first time trying chicken and waffles and they set the bar extremely high. Overall I had a great brunch experience and would definitely come back to try more from the menu. read more

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I had heard great things about this place and took my friend today for a late lunch. The place was packed inside and out but we got a great seat inside. We both ordered a Cuban and she had fries and I tried the Cole slaw and the black beans and rice. The meal was delicious. The sandwiches were absolute perfection! The black beans and rice were tasty. The fries came out hot. The coleslaw was good and cold. The service was amazing. One of the best Cubans I have ever had. The pork was tender and tasty. Nice crowd today and great vibe at this place. Cannot wait to come back when they have live music. read more

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My family and I adore Hemingway's Tavern! The ambiance is on point. The menu caters to everyone's tastebuds. The service is friendly and professional. We keep coming back and always leave with a full belly and a smile. They do not take reservations. Arrive early or be prepared to wait. It's worth it. :) read more

Visiting while we were in Melbourne, FL and it did not disappoint! The service was excellent and the Key West Bowl is a must have. We went back a second time that week and had burgers which were just as fabulous! Lively place but lots of room inside and outside! read more

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Overrated! First, was seated outside on a cold rainy night. Food was OK. Ordered the yuca balls appetizer but did not know they had cheese. My wife has trouble digesting dairy. No steak sauce for the steak sandwich. My wife's broccoli tasted different than an earlier visit. Our server had too large an area & I never got a refill on my lemonade. Bill was $65 with tip. Finally, asked for a printed copy of our final bill & never got it. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant!! Atmosphere is very laid back Key West style, food is amazing and the staff is great. I was treated to a Father's Day lunch by my wife and Grandaughter and we all thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Sat at the bar and Casandra (our bartender) was amazing. Answered all our questions and really knew what was good on the menu. My wife and granddaughter had the "Unforgettable" signature cocktail which was delicious! I had a local Amber Draft. Food was amazing. The Snapper Hemingway was fantastic and my wife had blackened Mahi Sandwich and of course my granddaughter had the Cuban sandwich with Truffle fries were awesome!! We'll be regulars here for sure!! read more

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Hubby and I were traveling down to Miami from Jacksonville for a cruise and it's always a struggle in the mid point of our travels on this route, as I don't like chain restaurants and there are not lots of options. I called to verify the distance off 95 and they had to put me on hold to find out the answer. Strange. I can see the map on my GPS but wanted specifics from people who make that drive. Once we were seated, It took at least 8-10 minutes for a server to stop by and say she would be with us shortly meanwhile three hostess were just hanging out and chatting. Why could the hostess not get some drinks for the table? Also multiple managers were coming and going. I don't eat farm raised seafood so I asked her about the mahi when we ordered our drinks and appetizer. She did not know the answer. I suggested she ask the chef. She came back with the drinks but had forgotten to ask about the mahi. When she returned, she verified it was wild caught. We ordered the yuca cheese bites to start. They were undercooked and while they had a good sauce, we didn't even eat half of them. Hubby ordered the Cuban sandwich and fries. He thought the Cuban was bland and one of his least favorite Cubans ever. He loves fries and could not eat these as they were so overdone. I ordered the blackened mahi sandwich and as soon as they served it, different person than our server, I thought it smelled fishy. I cut it in half and tried to eat it but it was so mushy and fishy. I started feeling ill and had to go to the restroom and get rid of what I had eaten. We never saw our sever again after she stopped by shortly after our food was served so there was no way to share how bad it was. My husband finally walked outside to wait for me while we waited to get our check. When she did come back, I told her the fish was not good, but paid the tab in full and left a 20% tip. The reason for my one star rating is they were very cautious about our request for no onions and the sangria was good. I am not sure if it was an off day but we don't plan to go back. The concept seems good but the execution is off. We don't mind spending $75 for lunch if it's good but this was not. read more

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While on the way to Miami, stopped in Melbourne and searched for the best local place to eat. Hemingway's Tavern topped the list- and well deserved! Hemingway's provided a very pleasant dining experience: the restaurant has a fun theme, a treat for Ernest Hemingway fans but also isn't too obnoxious with it that one who wasn't would feel isolated. The staff is friendly, and despite the very busy dinner crowd we were seated hastily. The food is to die for. I had the Havana Burger, cooked to perfection with a delicious jalapeño aioli for a bit of spice (but not too much). I wish for the price it came with a side but the burger is very filling. Even better was the plantain bread pudding! I'm not normally a plantain guy but the addition of cinnamon, caramel glaze and the vanilla ice cream base was the perfect balance. I left Hemingway's very full and very satisfied, and will be coming again soon. read more

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Fun Key West atmosphere and good food. My daughter with celiac was able to enjoy many gluten free options no problem.