Westside Sports Bar & Lounge- West Melbourne, FL 4.5 Stars…read more "Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch." - Orson Welles Glancing down at my name generator, I couldn't help but chuckle a bit. I was headed to West Melbourne to check out Westside Sports Bar & Lunge. I was chuckling as in my mind it's still the 80s and West Melbourne is a wasteland, not the teeming metropolis it is today. Shaking my head, I headed OTB. I love my sleepy little island community, but even I had to admit that the Melbourne Metropolitan Area has grown leaps and bounds and I like it. More businesses are moving in and that means, yep, you guessed it, more eating establishments. To that end, I pulled into the lot of Westside Sports Bar & Lounge, parked and went about the business of providing the working public with unsullied food reviews. I was greeted warmly upon entering a lovely lady who introduced herself as Mandy. Mandy is my bartender, waitress and cook today and she has to be the most non-oleaginous person I have met wearing all of these hats In fact, she was quite the opposite exuding the patina of a bar warrior. I asked Mandy for a single malt, neat, one Cheeseburger (medium-rare), one order of 6 Wings (medium heat) and a Philly Cheesesteak. As Mandy turned to get to work on my grub, I took a moment to take in the joint. I love coming to bars early, you can smell the stale alcohol and fun from the night before. Mandy returned with my Scotch and I must say, it looked like a good 3 oz pour...very generous. As I am 163 days sober, I won't be tasting it, but what a bang for your buck. The place is loaded with fun games and had a classic inviting bar atmosphere (think local watering hole). Mandy soon returned with my standard bar fare and I turned my attention to the job at hand. While the food may have been the standard found in Sports Bars across this great land of ours, this was far from ordinary. The Cheeseburger was cooked to a perfect rare and served on a grilled bun (my favorite kind of bun). The onions, lettuce and tomato were all garden fresh and generously applied with just the right amount of mayo. The wings were cooked to perfection and the sauce had just the right amount of "oomph" to know you had a bit of heat in your mouth. There was a complex mix of sweet, tangy and heat that made my taste buds do a little shimmy. Moving on to the Philly Cheesesteak I paused to take in the perfect symmetry the sandwich presented. The meat was perfectly cooked, the bun seasoned and grilled and the whole thing was flawlessly executed. The Big Boy says, "If you're looking for a place to hang your hat for a bit, hunker down with some good grub and drinks with friends, look no further than Westside Sports Bar & Lounge." #bigboydiningout

Entire place smelled rancid, like it hadn't been cleaned in decades. Food was disgusting. The staff…read morewas rude, Stay away!

I'm visiting my longtime hometown. I know where to get…read moregreat wings on the Florida West coast where I live now. So I was a bit nervous trying to find a worthy East coast craving. After a whole lotta online review perusing I still wasn't convinced. Then, today while enjoying time with friends I got an unexpected wing shout out! Someone was big time bragging about Crickets wings! A few others chimed in to wholeheartedly agree. THAT was good enough for me. I stopped into Crickets later in the day, partied out but ready to do the wing thing. Two words. Day-am!! I ordered medium Buffalo style, a bit extra crispy. These WINGS rock!! Holy gnaw-on-the-bone-hell the wings are crazy good! Big, with lots of meat, tons of flavor and perfect every bite! (Hmm. Sounds like food porn). NO pictures this review! YOU gotta go and SEE for yourself!

Good food, prices, & atmosphere. Finally had the chance to stop by after hearing people rave about…read moretheir wings. Came on a Wednesday, which also happened to be bingo night, & it was fun! Though it wasn't busy, it was still an enjoyable time. The DJ made sure everyone was involved & played a variety of music. Of course I ordered the wings & loaded fries & they came out perfectly fried. The cheese that came on the fries wasn't my favorite; it was like a canned cheese rather than melted shredded cheese. Other than that, you can't beat the prices or ambiance here!

This one is amazing, great personality, good singer & emtertainer. I highly recommend him for any…read moreoccasion you may have! I've followed him for a few years different spots and always a fine time.

Rusty is one of the best karaoke DJ's and most gracious host around. He's got a wide variety of…read moremusic and puts on a really fun show. He even makes us novice singers sound good too. Two thumbs up!

Rustic waterfront bar & grill/Marina , service is great servers & bartender's are helpful with food…read moreselection's. Wings were great, fresh, tender & juicy, Burger prepared to a perfect medium. Always a great experience. Stop in u won't be mad.

Outrigger's feels like the kind of place where time stopped somewhere around 1998, and honestly,…read morethat's part of the charm. Cold beer, fried food, friendly locals, and zero pretension. If you're counting calories or looking for a trendy cocktail menu, keep driving. This is old Florida at its finest, barefoot fishermen, sun-weathered regulars, and people who'd rather be on the water than worrying about appearances. If you want a basket of fried seafood, an affordable drink, and a place where nobody cares what you're wearing, or if you even have TEETH, you'll fit right in.

Really want to like this place more, but it continues to be a (somewhat) hit & (mostly) miss option…read moreeach visit. Keep in mind, the bar is pretty low for a beachside sports bar like this. They have a good rotation of local bands, outdoor seating, friendly staff, cold beers but very average food. The outdoor area is large, but feels neglected. The beer selection is ok, but there is a large amount of the selection dedicated to what my friend called "redneck rodeo beers" (PBR, Busch Light, etc. - just missing some Natty Lights). I'd say that a good third of our orders over our combined visits have been a little off (missing items, wrong wing seasoning, overcooked, overseasoned, etc.), but the waitresses have been very good in fixing what you bring to their attention. Giving it the benefit of the doubt with the 3rd star (the waitresses saved the day!) and hoping our next visit is as amazing as I want it to be!

We were in town doing training with the Cocoa Beach Police department for a couple of days and…read moredined out for lunch and dinner every day. While all of the local restaurants we visited were amazing what made Salty Sisters stand out among the rest was the fantastic service, Chanel and Jenny were incredible, they truly went out of their way to make us feel welcome. From their perfect menu recommendations to their attention to our meal it was a wonderful experience. And happy to report Salty Sisters had, hands down, the best french fries of any establishment we visited. We will definitely be back for the incredible service and yummy food. Great job Salty Sisters.

What an amazing local gem! We decided to give this restaurant a try, and we were so glad we did!…read moreYou can definitely tell this is where the locals go! Being from Michigan, we were pleasantly surprised to see the Detroit Lions game playing and couldn't believe how many Detroit fans were there cheering on our team! It felt like a little piece of home away from home! We ordered pizza, and it was absolutely delicious! Hot, fresh, and full of flavor! Our server was incredibly sweet, kind, and welcoming, which made our experience even better. Between the delicious food, friendly service, and great atmosphere, this place was a winner! We will definitely be back whenever we're in the area! Highly recommend!

Great service. Great Food. And whole vibe was amazing! Beach access is across the back parking lot…read more Definitely recommend and will be back.

Staff and food was amazing! Went there twice on vacation! Wonderfull over all loved the live music…read moreand trivia!! Nice touch!!! Would definitely recommend to anyone!

View of the ocean up top on the deck sets the initial mood. My hubby had ribs, coleslaw and the…read morebeer special. He liked it. I had the dusted (?) and breaded shrimp with bang bang sauce. Shrimp was teeny and sauce had no bang. I ordered an "upgrade" side salad. Kitchen forgot the dressing. My house wine was not great, I would have had one more but the experience for me was sub par except for the view. Lots of flies up top luckily steered away from our food. The bartender was good and friendly service. Real basic decor up top on the deck but that's okay being outdoors. I don't know if I'll be back, although my hubby liked the experience and the value.

Love it! Had a great time on our first visit here. I've heard people call it a dive bar, but... if…read moreit is it's a 5 star dive bar! They had a surprisingly excellent selection of liquors, including some tequilas we'd not had a chance to sample yet. Bartender was friendly but did not intrude. LOVED the interior, and they had a banging music selection going the day we were there. We didn't get to try any food, but definitely going to when we return.

On the hunt for the perfect Sunday Funday spot? Look no further...The Salty Fox is it. We came…read morespecifically craving Bloody Marys, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They even offer unlimited mimosas, which is always a win. This is definitely a great place to shoot some pool, watch Sunday football, and relax with friends. The atmosphere is laid-back, welcoming, and full of good vibes. The Bloody Mary experience alone is worth the visit. You get to choose from a variety of toppings, and Devin went above and beyond to make ours next-level. Hands down, it was the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. It was basically lunch on top of a drink. My best friend and I were living our best lives and enjoying every sip. Devin was such an awesome bartender that he even convinced us to add mimosas to the mix (no regrets!). We had such a great Sunday here and honestly could've stayed all day. If you're looking for a chill spot with great drinks, friendly service, and an unbeatable Sunday vibe, The Salty Fox is the place to be.

After several visits to Thirsty Bones my opinion has not changed. Nice little pub with friendly…read morestaff and free pool.

This is my kind of bar! Dark, divey, and very low key. It is a smoking bar so steer clear if that…read morebothers you. We had a good time hanging out here. The drinks were good and the bartenders were friendly. It was a Saturday so there was karaoke which was fun. One annoyance is they could use some more tables. Some random people kind of set up shop at ours, but the table was bolted down and there really weren't any others available even though the place wasn't super packed. Other than that though it's a cool place to hang out if you're into the dive bar scene.