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    Rooney's - Palm Bay

    3.4 (90 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ROONEY'S - PALM BAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    10oz? Prime rib

    First timer here. To sum it up....disappointing. Sat at the bar, bartender wasn't rude just not overly friendly...all business. We started with the stuffed mushrooms. Average at best, no wow factor. We both got the 10oz prime rib. Here's where it spiraled. My husband's was cut thick/even. Mine.....thin/tapered. And when I tell you there was ZERO flavor to the crust I'm not exaggerating. Like covid no taste/flavor. The only thing that made it edible was the au jus/horseradish. Otherwise I asked for med rare and got med-med well. I picked loaded baked potato and "seasonal vegetables" and before I even ordered them I thought to myself "what would a restaurant serve as a cheap vegetables? Carrots?" And guess what I got as my vege.....boiled carrots . Even tho my husband had the better cut it was still flavorless. It's a bar that makes an attempt to serve food and if they had a REAL trained cook it could be better. I'm not much of a drinker so I will not be returning unless they overhaul the kitchen. But my dog will be happy with the leftovers in the morning.

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    Alexa G.

    Great happy hour and daily specials! Dining here is like walking into cheers or an old time diner! Prime rib offered always! Pitcher prices and food prices are like something from an old story book

    Seafood special: Broiled fish, shrimp, scallops and crab cake. Broccoli with hallandaise sauce and jasmine rice.
    Lasana S.

    Came here for dinner after running errands with my mom. We appreciated the decor of the restaurant right away and was excited to taste the food. We ordered the buffalo shrimp appetizer which was delicious. Unfortunately, the meal went downhill from there. The house cabernet was unremarkable. Then we ordered the seafood special which was broiled fish, scallops, shrimp and crab cake. Complimented by broccoli with hallandaise sauce and jasmine rice. Although the quality of the food was good, it was bland and tasteless. We actually had to request the same buffalo sauce that was on the buffalo shrimp to give the meal some flavor. We followed the meal with the apple pie a la mode dessert. Again, just a basic dish. What saved this experience was the wonderful service and attentiveness of our waitress, Stephanie. This is a nice restaurant with great potential. But maybe a new chef is needed.

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    Fun and casual ambience with great service. We look forward to a return visit in the near future.

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    Chicken parm always hits! Along with a pineapple/sprite combo drink. Super friendly staff. Great live music

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    Awesome fish fries ! Great music the night we were there. Wonderful service. We had a nice table outside!

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    What a wonderful place! Friendly knowledgeable staff, quick and clean. My new favorite bar. Thanks Brittany for the perfect service.

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    Yes, Five Stars from us both!…read more Why is it that you can live in a place for so long and have no reason to go over to a certain strip mall again, because there's nothing of interest to you there... But then you talk to someone and they tell you about this incredible great place to eat and you're like, Where? Seriously, there is a great place to eat over there? Wow! How did I miss that?? So, today (Sunday) my husband & I went over to the Twisted Biscuit for lunch... It gets busy, but we got a great table. If you haven't been to the Twisted Biscuit yet, What are you waiting for?? Yes, there are other diners in the area and they have a few yummy things & are friendly too, but This place - - - Woo-Hoo! Their Patty Melt sandwich & their Rueben are both Awesome! Perfectly prepared, plated, & presented... Both Tasted Incredible! My husband also LOVED their coleslaw, I personally like it cut-up smaller, but the sauce is right on point! He had Hot Coffee & I got an Unsweet Cold Tea - Both were great! But the ENTIRE Combination of our Overall Experience was Awesome! Thank you to the Entire Staff... Oh, & Yes, before leaving, we also purchased a 6-pack of biscuits to take home... Our waitress even brought a cup so I could take my tea with me! So, Before typing this review up, I NEEDED to taste each of those biscuits! Biscuits Tasted & Enjoyed... Jalapeno & Cheddar: Yummy! (We requested 2) Peaches & Cream: Yummy! Cinnamon Sugar: Yummy! Buttermilk: Yummy! & my Favorite: Blueberry: Yummy! Yummy! Amazing, Delicious, Fresh, Flavorful, & Well-Prepared Food (you can tell the chefs care about what they are making!) Perfectly Sized Portions (Of course, if you can't eat it all, just ask for a take out box!) Attentive, Friendly, & Welcoming Service (Have you ever seen a "Well-Oiled Machine"? - This is it!) (They work well together - even the Hostess!) Welcoming, Comfortable, & Relaxing Atmosphere (There was a Positive & Energetic Feeling in the air!) Yummy & Available Choices (Seriously, Check out the Superb Menu! Maybe the Stuffed French Toast?) Reasonably Priced (It's not a high-end restaurant, it's a Great Diner, that we'll be going to Again & Again & Again!) Kid Meal Choices (They're sure to love it!) Indoor & Outdoor Seating - Wow! (This is a little place that gets Super Busy at times, you might have to wait a few minutes, but we didn't have to wait!) 2 Clean Single Bathrooms (Gender Neutral - Kept clean) Large Parking area (It's a strip mall, but they are the Most Popular place there!) Why go anywhere else? They are opened Daily 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM What are you waiting for, get there & tell me I'm right about this place! -- You'll be glad you did! It's a place you MUST visit!

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    4.6(115 reviews)
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    This is a hidden gem in the true sense. Off the beaten path in the heart of historical Melbourne…read moreFL. I really loved this place. For one the food is really good bar food. Nothing special as far as the selections. We ordered loaded nachos and a chicken wing basket. Both were well executed with fresh ingredients. Even the cheese on the nachos tasted fresh. There is inside and outside seating on the deck in front. Inside there is a full bar with great craft beer options. And they have a juke box. When we got there late a Saturday night the band was packing up, so they have live music as well. Loved the food and service here!

    Genuinely one of the most casual and relaxed places i have been to, it is a sports bar, and usually…read morethose places are very "commercialized" and loud, however this felt very family friendly compared to any other i have been to. Food is solid, bar food, but still very acceptable. I had mahi mahi tacos, besides the fish being little tougher, everything else is pretty solid. My husband enjoyed his burger, meat was cooked nicely and was not too dry, which is usually a big complaint, however this team made it very good. I don't know that food is to die for, but the ambiance, service, friendliness is on point. The waitress was absolutely amazing, she came and checked on us just enough that we felt seen but not too much that it pressured us. We didn't even want to leave, staying there and hanging out is so much fun. Overall highly recommend for some more quiet and low key nights. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we will be back! P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that.

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