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    Nomads Canteen

    3.8 (56 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Asian beef
    Janell M.

    This was a cute venue. Decorated with a fun surfer theme, large stage and huge sitting area up and downstairs. The food was delicious and a great portion for the price! Would definitely return!

    Cool cuke bowl
    Robyn F.

    Went last night, roof area wasn't open. Two shots that were miniscule were $10 each. They make their own hours. Starting to not enjoy this place. Food quality still good. Needs more flavor. Spending less time here, I can get good drinks & beer next door at Salty.

    Jenna S.

    New restaurant in downtown Melbourne! The vibe when walking in is very laid back and open. The restaurant has seating in a large downstairs area and a camper themed bar, more seating upstairs including a rooftop bar. You will also find Baywatch themed games/photos around the restaurant (I loved that!). Our server was Elena. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, whiling to help with any indecisions you may have. They have a nice beer/drink selection to choose from. They had a menu of mixed beers you could try - ordered the beach bum which is Big Wave and Mango Cart combined. Delicious combo! For lunch I ordered the two tacos and chose to do one chicken and one fish (which was the mahi). Every ingredient they use is fresh, nothing canned or premade. Everything came out fresh and really delicious. I would definitely come back here to try one of their poké bowls!

    Kona Big Wave at Nomads.
    Jan-Michael T.

    **INITIAL REVIEW** For the past season or so, I heard a lot about Nomads Canteen because it was heavily featured on numerous groups and social sites centered on the Space Coast or the Eau Gallie Art District (EGAD). Keeping up with updates on their building and setup prior to opening just further solidified my desire to check them out ASAP. Eventually, I was able to make the venture to Nomads Canteen (which I will shorthand simply to Nomads for the remainder of this review) and will have to say that the visuals and ambiance are aesthetically pleasing and worth the visit alone. But maybe, just maybe, the rest of Nomads is still trying to find its legs. Ergo, this initial visit was okay, but definitely not worth the hype it received prior to opening. Though an address is given, Nomads is located in between the one-way stretch of Eau Gallie Blvd. within the EGAD. To further understand the location, The iconic The Salty Fox is north of Nomads, right across the one-way westward part of the road. You shouldn't have any trouble finding it as the building is quite big and the patrons on the patio dining area will be sure to wave to you. Upon entering, I noticed just how big of an area Nomads is. This place was probably a warehouse of some sort because it does look like a place that would load crates of ice or something like that. Numerous ample seating at high tables and the bar for the core restaurant area while a much larger seating area is available in a space that doubles as a venue area, too. Not sure if they have performing acts yet, but they can definitely fit much bigger-in-size acts compared to other places I have been. There is also a very prominent beach/surfer vibe going on utilizing woody vehicles, surfboards, and even a beach bus. Upstairs is the outside and inside parts of the balcony. The inside part serves as balcony viewing for the venue stage below. There is also a bar and some seating but the decor seems to get inspiration from moose lounges with their moose hide seating flanked by art collages created by the popular collage artist of EGAD, Derek Gores. There also seems to be artwork by Romero Britto, specifically the ceiling. Outside is like any patio seating. Given we live in Florida, you might want to gauge if you want to sit in Florida sun and heat or Florida sun and heat hidden by our Autumn-like winters. Now initially, here is where I am not impressed: the food and overall service. First and foremost, the food is okay but I would definitely choose something else over Nomads. I had a Kona Big Wave (which you can get anywhere), their version of a hot dog, and the bowl featuring mango and salmon. I don't know what it was, but the food did not live up to being satisfying. Sure, the food is passable in flavor, but the arrangement and what you get just wasn't enough. Top it with the high price of food and it is a definite choice to eat elsewhere. Service wasn't bad but maybe because it was between lunch and dinner, they had to use their whole crew to do things and my bartender, though kind and a pleasure to talk to, was pulled away numerous times to do other things. I hope during peak times, they keep him up front because part of bartending isn't just the drinks and the food, but the conversation and camaraderie. Ultimately, I will give Nomads an okay rating. Will I be back? Not on my own volition but upon it being a choice among friends and family. By then, Nomads will have adjusted themselves accordingly and have a bit more experience operating where they are now. By then, I hope they do better because ultimately, it is the ones that improve that get a better rating. Maybe, just maybe, they'll get their fourth star.

    Rachel W.

    I've been waiting for Nomads to open for a long time and finally got to check it out! I was so impressed with the inside, it was much larger than expected and has a lot of seating areas and multiple bars. I'm looking forward to attending when they have live music on the stage. I was disappointed with the service but that might be because they are working out some kinks with the new opening. We didn't see our waitress much and it seemed the servers kept getting the tables mixed up since they kept approaching us with other peoples' food. I got the shrimp po boy sandwich which was amazing but it didn't come with the coconut rice like stated in the menu. Also the duck wings only came with 2 wings - it was very good but I was hoping for more! I am definitely going to come back because I loved the food and ambiance - hoping the slight problems will be remedied soon!

    Emma M.

    Bartender Lily was so friendly helpful and sweet!!! Drinks were yummy and my boyfriend loved the ahi tuna appetizer. Great roof patio with plenty of draft options and shade!

    Amanda D.

    I came tonight for drinks and dinner with girl friends and was immediately impressed with the look and feel of this space. They did such a great job renovating the building and I love the Baywatch mural! It was my favorite show growing up. They have a great list of margaritas. I ordered the watermelon margarita from the bar but it's batch made and poured out of a tap. I would increase my rating to four stars if their margaritas were individually made. A fresh shaken craft margarita will always taste better than something batch made out of a tap. The first margarita was very sweet and sugary so I asked them to make the second one spicy. The second one was much better. I ordered the cool cuke poke bowl. It was fantastic and the ahi tuna was super fresh. I loved everything about the bowl. The description said it came with a wasabi sauce but it actually came with a spicy aioli. It was good but I was looking forward to the wasabi sauce. Overall this is a great place to grab drinks and sit on the patio but I really wish their margaritas weren't pre-mixed.

    Ahi Tuna Medallions, Low Rider cocktail

    This place is becoming a staple. Go sit upstairs on the outdoor deck, order a Low Rider (cocktail) and the Ahi Tuna Meditations, enjoy the weather before it gets too hot and take in the view. You can thank me later.

    F-16 contrails in air show

    Nice atmosphere with a trendy cool look. Stage area was unusable due to the echo sound and the band vocals so muffled no one could understand a word. drinks were cold, and it is a shame a huge area of entertainment cannot be used to its potential. Called the number listed at 2pm and only got a short recording with a beep I guess for a message. I can be contacted to help with the problem above and our bands would like to play there some day after some sound baffling is added to fix the acoustics of the room. FB: 2Salty or The Stingrays

    Drinks and apps
    Tiffany N.

    Great service, Chanel especially made us feel at home. Fresh ingredients and really good ambience. We'll be back!

    The combo poke bowl. The half n half.
    Jesse H.

    I will be gentle because they have just opened and are still trying to figure some things out. As far as ambience the place as such a cool vibe and certainly borrows a lot of the theme from its original store in San Clemente. With a combination of a great stage and Soundsystem plus an upstairs VIP bar plus outside terrace bar there are so many places to wander and never feels like your crowded. The food I have found can be a little hit and miss. But for the most part and for the value of the prices it's a fair option when choosing to eat in the Eau Gallie Arts District. I am sure the food will improve as time goes on and they have a solid kitchen staff. for now try to get a live music show or some other special event there because that is where this place has no equal.

    Their VIP seating upstairs.

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    Intracoastal Brewing Company

    4.4(262 reviews)
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    Out of town for work. Wanted a low key casual restaurant that I could bring my dog with me. This…read moreplace was perfect. The outside seating is comfortable with umbrellas. There are multiple places to order food and you can start a tab so that if you are drinking beer you don't have to continue to multiple bills. The service was really quick. Ordered the pretzel bites, chicken wings and the smash burger. The smash burger was the best burger I have had in a long time. The beer list was great too, there was an awesome variety.

    Met up with some friends for drinks and food. 2 of us got beer flights and we ordered several items…read morefor the table to share and one preferred a grouper sandwich. We were able to get a picnic table for the group and while it was a little loud, it wasn't so bad that we couldn't hear each other across the table. The food was OK.. the gochujang chicken was probably the best thing. The person felt that the grouper sandwich was just ok, the fries that he got with it were pretty good - more like thick potato chips than fries. The pretzel bites were a little overcooked and thus very chewy. The chips had a great seasoning, but otherwise, they were chips. The beers were interesting and pretty unique. I logged them all to Untapped app. In terms of "service"... you order and pay at the counter and they bring your order to your table. It seems expected to bus your own table before leaving. No servers seem to be available, for anything you need you need to go back to the counter to ask. I'd go back for beer, though.

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    4.3(108 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

    My best friend and I decided to check it this bar since we read up they have food bloody Mary's…read moreavailable! Arriving to the place we saw a beautiful mural on the side of the building which was very aesthetic and fitting to our vibe. As we came in, we realized we were pretty late on ordering their bottomless mimosa deal because it was ending soon so we stuck to the build your own Bloody Mary which was so fun to do. Our bartender was so sweet and really walked us through the process and gave us the best service and recommendations along with inspiration to my own Bloody Mary. I decided to make it crazy and add Dino nuggets with my normal Bloody Mary toppings and just have fun with my adult drink on a Sunday Funday. Definitely would recommend coming here because they definitely had one of the best Bloody Mary's I've had!

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    Tide And Tonic - Smashburger with jalapeño cream cheese and buffalo sauce.

    Tide And Tonic

    3.9(71 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Cool place. I had the smash burger, which is awesome. One of the best in the area. Live band was…read moreplaying. They also have more outdoor seating in the back, which is really relaxing. Fun little hang out. Great price on the drinks, and the beer on tap is great!

    From the moment we were about to walk in the door, the manager was aggressively rude about my…read moreservice dog who is always in a stroller so he is as close to my heart as possible. She took one look and said he wasn't going inside. She didn't ask if he was a service dog. She didn't ask if he is trained or what is he trained to do. So I explained he is a service dog. So we came inside and a good vibe young man told us we can sit anywhere. It was a while before a very young man, a child, came to ask us what we'd like to drink. The manager delivered our iced teas. She asked what we wanted to eat and when I said I'd like the NY Strip medium and could I have a little horseradish sauce on the side she abruptly shut that down. She could have said she could check to see if there was some left over from yesterday. So I asked if maybe there was some left over. She said she'd look but I started feeling nausea about the whole thing and suddenly wasn't so hungry. Her vibe sent daggers in my heart. It seemed to us that she was really pissed off about my service dog, and she visibly treated us harshly compared to the couple that was sitting a few tables away from us. Thankfully, Alli started taking care of us and her beautiful energy was a lot more relaxing. We were able to finish our meal on a good note and even have a little caramel cheesecake. In three years, this is only the second manager that was immediately and unnecessarily negative about my service dog. He has gone to every restaurant and everywhere I go when I leave the house. I still don't understand why so many managers or servers don't understand the ADA guidelines for how to treat people with service animals. Every manager should be required to read the ADA guidelines. They don't realize the impact they have on people who are already vulnerable.

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    Sandbar Sports Grill - Chicken wings, plain with side suicide sauce

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    3.6(20 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    I want to preface my partner and I live in Cape so we have been going to the Cocoa Beach location…read morefor 8+ years. Firstly, our server was really sweet and she got super busy minutes after we sat down. She did her very best but there were times that we were sitting for a long period of time without being checked on. This wasn't her fault what so ever. It is a very slow rollin restaurant. For instance, we had some apps and dinner and we were there for almost 2 hours. I have served my entire life and typical turn around for a table who isn't drinking should be 45 mins to an hour max (just my opinion from my experience). The food was amazing when it did arrive. The only thing I would comment on is the shrimp which you cannot tell in the picture but I believe this location goes through a lot of old bay if they pour as much as they did in our peel and eat. It was SO salty I had to dip it in my glass of water to even eat it. Other than that, the food was amazing as always. I have seen a lot of people complaining on here specifically about food temps etc but that was not our experience. The only thing I would suggest is to put the Mahi Rueben on this locations menu. That should be criminal making satellite and Melbourne residents drive to the cocoa beach location for that incredible sandwich We would definitely go again but this time it would likely just be apps for the meantime because we are hangry people and 2 hours is a bit too long for us personally.

    Meh. We had such high hopes for this place. We started off with their fish taco. Awesome. A…read morelittle small for $6.50, but it is what it is. But it was delish, so worth it. And then it went downhill from there. I had the fish sandwich. Dry dry dry. And the fries it came with were cold. So not great. The wife had the fish burrito. She reports it as being lacking seasoning to point of bland. That was cold too. Service was fair, but to be fair to them, they were short handed. They took care of us for sure, but meh. Overall not great. Definitely go for the fish tacos. Sorry fans, we were disappointed.

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    Lourde's Library - Smoked old fashion and the menu

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    4.4(34 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    The staff was friendly and the drinks creative and tasty; however, the food... We ordered a…read morecharcuterie board, then to be told they were out. So we ordered a different one. However, what was given to us was some branded plastic package of some cheese and cold cuts you can get from the refrigerated section in any grocery store and some gas station convenience stores. Like was said above, the staff was friendly and the drinks good. The epic failure of what should be a no-brainer of how not to serve food was an unfortunate distraction from the things that were well done.

    The introduction vibe on your first time is amazing. They always do a nice show for people that…read moreI've never been before, and even if you have been many times, you still get to participate, which is fun. Every day of the week they have a different separate drink menu for the specialties of that day. I love the Wednesday bourbon. The vibe inside is so amazing and Homie and it is pretty intimate though. So keep in mind if you have large parties like I went once with around six people it is hard for everyone to sit together. So I would definitely recommend coming on more weekday evenings when it's not as busy otherwise you will be having to wait in a line outside unfortunately. The capacity seems to be roughly around 30 people after talking with the bartenders. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. The off menu drinks that they could come up with ended up being some of my absolute favorites. I had the bartender at one point make me three surprise me drinks for whatever they felt like they could make. And every single one was so amazing I ended up passing it around to the rest of the group for everyone to try. Keep in mind, the drinks are probably a little bit more on the expensive side, but you are paying for more of the experience. It is also important to note that there is a five dollar cover fee that will last for a full week to enter the place, or you can buy an annual membership for $40. If you buy the annual membership, they do type out a membership library card for you and laminate so it feels very official and it's very cool to be able to have in your wallet. In the true vibe of speakeasy, this is a hidden gem.

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    Lourde's Library - Seating area near bar

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    Lourde's Library - The Moby Duck

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