Had a nice visit on a Thursday afternoon. Food was very good but not great. Tostada wasn't crispy…read moreand it was kind of overloaded with sauces, but still a tasty combo. Smash burger was good but not better than other options in the area. Loved the beer and bev selections on our visit! Everything felt a little overpriced though. Service as phenomenal! Multiple servers tag teamed and everything was efficient. But I honestly felt like I was getting scooted along pretty quickly. Loved the view, vibes, and experience overall.

Decent beach bar, but a little too kid-friendly for my taste…read more I came here hoping for dinner on the water, good music, the sound of the ocean, and maybe some friendly conversation with the locals. Instead, one of the main seating areas was partially taken over by strollers, toys, and other kid gear. I understand that restaurants can't control every family that visits, but the overall atmosphere felt more like a playground than a relaxing waterfront dining spot. To the staff's credit, my server was kind enough to move some of the strollers and toys so I could get a seat. Unfortunately, it had just rained and the chairs were still soaked. While I appreciated her making room for me, it would have been nice if someone had also taken a moment to wipe down the seat before it was offered to me. Instead, I had the unpleasant experience of sitting in a sopping wet chair and spent my evening here with a soggy backside, which definitely put a damper on the experience... Pun intended. I ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which was good, although I was a little surprised to receive it in a plastic cup. Maybe that's standard here, but it wasn't what I expected. For dinner, I tried the mahi tacos after seeing them mentioned in several reviews. The fish itself was good, but the tacos were absolutely covered in sauce, to the point that it drowned out the taste of everything else. Also, thatsynot what they looked like on the reviews I saw. If I knew they would have so much sauce (or any sauce actually) I would ordered it on the side. I ended up removing most of the sauce-drenched toppings just to taste the fish. I also requested a side salad and was told the only option available for a side salad was a Caesar... despite several salads being listed on the menu. I guess it was too hard to toss some salad greens into a bowl with a side if vinaigrette The parking situation is also very confusing. All the spaces indicate that parking is for guests and there is signage along the fence threatening to tow anyone who parks along the fence. I had to call the restaurant to confirm where guests could park (along the fence, as long as it is not overnight or just to go to the beach) and fortunately my car was still there when I returned from dinner. Overall, the food was decent and the waterfront location is nice. If you're looking for a casual, family-friendly beach bar, this may be a fit. However, if you're hoping for a quieter place to unwind after work or enjoy a peaceful dinner by the water, you definitely want to look elsewhere.

Birthday weekend celebration in Melbourne. This popped up on places on the water. Very nice…read moreatmosphere. Went for lunch and sat at the outside bar downstairs. Busy, but not too crowded, bartender was excellent. Started off with a vodka martini (was going to order oysters). Ordered the beet salad to start and it was huge. Roasted beets, tomatoes, and blue cheese w/frisee lettuce was very good. Next appetizer was the fried green tomatoes. Huge, crispy and lots of them. Crab meat and remoulade on top was just right. They had imported oysters from New England (Wellfleet) so ordered a 1/2 dozen to go with my martini. Excellent presentation and taste. Next was the peel and eat shrimp. Big and not overcooked. The cocktail sauce was good, with lots of horseradish. On top of all the good food was the atmosphere. More like a resort than a restaurant. Great view of the river. Highly recommended and will go back next time I'm in town.

Had a really good time past Sunday…read more Waitress was very welcoming and friendly. Valet parking complimentary Brunch $38 Mimosas & Bloody Mary $5 Or get the bottle of Brut for $28 Various food selection including. Fresh made pasta, omelet station, meat carving station, seafood (incl crablegs) and sushi (this sushi can be improved though) and much more from the buffets. Great garden, view of the water. I will return (and hopefully have better sushi :) )

Had not been since last fall, so popped in for a Reggae Sunday. Still banging! I love that they…read moreupdate their menu periodically, instead of letting it get stale. For instance they used to only do the whole fried snapper as a special sometimes, but now it's on the menu permanently! Whoever is running the FnB here is smart. We had the coconut crusted grouper sandwich and the ahi tuna tacos. Omg... I devoured the tacos!! I am legit excited about eating them again. Husband loves the sando too. I tasted a bit of the fish and it was tops. Band was pretty good, played a good variety of reggae and reggae-styled covers. Loved it! As always drinks and beer were spot on. Was afraid it would be crowded but it was easy to get a table. Love this spot in the summer!

What a great place! Ocean front dining, live music, and great food. What a combo. Great way to…read morespeaks a Saturday afternoon! The teriyaki bowl was packed with flavor! A hint of heat rounded it out really nice. My husband said the buffalo chicken sandwich was the "best he's ever had!" And he is someone that try's that everywhere we go. Cool vibes, great weather, and staff was nice too. Would definitely come back.

What a wonderful restaurant. Had the roasted beef salad for lunch and then then took the lobster…read morebisque home for dinner. Both absolutely delicious. Service was exceptional. Our servers name was Tiffany and she was awesome.

We are visiting for the weekend and we were looking for something local to eat and found The shack…read moreon google. Here are my thoughts Parking: it's complementary valet parking Service: 7/10 we made reservations because we didn't know what to expect but there was no wait time. Everyone was super friendly! Ambience/Crowd: it's a mixed group but its family friendly actually perfect for a big group Food/drink : 5/10 we had the SW egg rolls, calamari, and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers, for entrees we had scallops with risotto, fried shrimp, and Cajun pasta. The mushrooms are AMAZING! My mom loved the shrimp and I loved the scallops just wish they weren't on a bed of risotto. I misread the menu. We didn't like the egg rolls or calamari. Favorite thing: stuffed mushrooms and live music! Least favorite thing: risotto Overall enjoyed our experience.

This pub has indoor, outdoor and rooftop bars with good vibes and outdoor music , indoor TVs and…read morefood. The staff was overall awesome and some of my friends and I ate-egg rolls, flat bread and it was ok. .I arrived to meet a bunch of coworkers with friends that were local and familiar to the pub and they recommended the orange crush alcoholic beverage that was fairly good but I'm not much of a drinker and don't really like OJ in my alcoholic beverages. We were there during the FIFA soccer matches and enjoyed the one man band also. It's a pretty cute little spot that I would return to however I wasn't impressed with the food I tasted but maybe it was an off night or just the food we ordered wasn't that exciting. I like that they keep a jug of water out with cups so you don't have to keep bothering the staff for water! Worth a stop and within the walking areas of downtown Melbourne action!

Heard so much about the orange crush that we went to Mainstreet pub just to try it. Sweet not…read moreoverly orange tasting but refreshing all the same. Great setup with a lower bar, roof top bar and a bar in the back.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more When it comes to the restaurants within Downtown Melbourne/Melbourne Main Street, I often stress that the ones on the edge of the river and/or marina are some of the best ones if you want a meal with a view. The Mansion and Chart House come to mind. The one my family wanted to go to was Ichabod's Bar & Grille. Unfortunately, its popularity exceeded its capacity and the waittime was over an hour. Ergo, we went to their sister location on Melbourne Beach, the one right across from Paradise Beach. Maybe, I was expecting a bit more as the Melbourne Beach location is the newer location meaning it had the OG to learn from, but it did not live up to that standard, at least the one I had in my head. Though an address is provided, this Ichabod's Bar & Grille - which I will shorthand simply to Ichabod's for the remainder of this review - is located as a stand-alone business right across the entrance to Paradise Beach. Ichabod's surely has that look of being a dockside restaurant despite being "landlocked," but good luck parking nearby. The parking situation has always been bad around the area. Inside, the seating is limited in which the majority of seating seems to be at the two bars. I guess Ichabod's is catering to a certain demographic pertaining to who dines inside. Outside, there are more tables for families and groups. That is where my family and I sat for our meal. Our waitress Jordanann, God bless her soul, was the only waitress working. She was running around like a chicken with their head cut off as she served everyone both inside and outside the restaurant. Despite her situation, she remained focused and kind. I definitely gave her a big tip for how hard she worked. As for the food, it was... well... okay. I always get fried fist fillets whenevere I come to a new seafood restaurant, along with crab cakes. There was shell in the crab cake, which I find to be a bit of a norm with a little piece, but there were some thoroughly recognizable pieces in my mouth when biting right in. And the fish, well... it was... okay. Not the best fish I ever had, but not bad where I would not finish it or at least take it home. Other food my family ordered includes the Mahi Sandwich, Our Burger, Shrimp Wrap, Caprese Burger, Jerk Mahi Plate, and the Jerk Shrimp Plate. Overall, the initial visit was very lacking. Though I do not fault the waitress herself, I do fault the restaurant for only having one waitress for this shift. I assume they are having a troublesome time keeping staff. I will definitely come back and give them a second chance. Can't just say Ichabod's is what they are over one visit, but for this initial visit, this is the kind of rating I would give them. If they improve over an average, i will reconsider changing the rating and updating the review.

Long flight, late arrival, only thing open near my hotel on a Sunday night was Ichabod's. Stopped…read morein on my way from the airport, not expecting too much. What a fortuitous stop! The bartender was fun, the clientele were interesting, to say the least (some had obviously had a few beverages while watching football games, but in a fun way, not an aggressive way). To my surprise - I had probably the best fish tacos (their Mahi fish tacos) of my life. That's a bold statement from a guy who's had fish tacos in Hawaii and Hong Kong and Puerto Vallarta - but I have to give credit where credit is due. I wanted to stop back again, but alas I was only in town on business for a few days, so it will have to wait until next time. I hope there is a next time! Stop in and try it out.

Overall Rating: 3.0 Atmosphere: 2.5 | Service: 3.0 | Food:…read more3.0 | Cocktails: 3.0 | Price Per Bite: 3.0 This place could definitely use an upgrade. With such a prime location right on the beach, it feels like it could be an incredible restaurant and a serious revenue generator, but unfortunately, it doesn't seem like much has been invested into the property. I was surprised to hear that it supposedly has the same owners as Dijon's Restaurant up the street, which has a much more polished and upscale feel. The difference between the two is pretty dramatic. During our visit, a lot of the staff seemed to be standing around waiting for customers, and the whole place just felt like it was missing some energy. The outdoor dining area is dated and not particularly inviting. The windows and exterior show plenty of wear from the beach weather--which is understandable in this location--but the overall space still needs some attention. If you do eat here, I'd recommend staying downstairs. Upstairs had more of a pool hall/dude-hangout vibe and definitely wasn't where I'd choose for a romantic weekend dinner with my wife. This feels more like a beach-day, grab-some-grub kind of place that happens to occupy the building of a much larger restaurant. There's a ton of potential here, but right now, they're really missing the ball on what this location could be. Probably would not return unless the place gets a significant refresh.

So disappointed. We have been coming here for years as a family tradition when we visit Florida…read more Already knew what was going to order based on the menu online. Got to the restaurant and the elevator was not working so we had to sit downstairs where it is stuffier and less of a view. The menu for breakfast had changed and was meager!!! I had the avocado toast. Nothing special. My husband had the pancakes. They were fluffy. The server was gracious, the hostess could really careless as she continued to lean on the podium. Asked about the menu online and was told "yeah, it changed awhile a go, but the owners haven't updated the website." We will now be looking for a new family tradition.

From an out of towner, this was a gem of a find. Seemed to be more of a local hangout, and we were…read morelucky to be seated without any wait. We ordered the coconut shrimp app (highly recommend) , poke nachos , and shared the south seas (mahi) tacos. The poke nachos were a large appetizer for a reasonable price given the generous amount of ahi tuna present. I thought both apps were very good but the tacos were sub par. Unlike the nachos, the tacos had very little mahi. The ratio of lettuce to mahi was like 3:1. The best part of the tacos dish turned out to be the rice and beans that came on the side. The beans were well seasoned and came in clutch as hungover leftovers the next day. Our server, a young lady, was very polite and checked on us often. Overall we enjoyed this restaurant and would return if ever in the Indian Harbour Beach area again.

Staff was super friendly and the environment was nice and calm. The food came out hot and fresh…read morepretty quick. kids chicken was a little overcooked and the shrimp tacos I wish had more green& sauce but everything was pretty tasty & decent price. I don't remember the drink I had but it was good.

Food is always perfect!!! As ordered every time. The only issue I see, and it's really not that…read morebig of a deal, is they are closed on Sundays. But I get it!

Best sweet potato fries ever! Service is great too. Always clean and friendly and has outdoor…read moreseating options.

We used it for room service. Food was hot. It was just ok. Lots of added service charges. Nickel…read moreand dime.

The outside bar staff great. We were here during a slow time at the end of summer but the crew was…read morevery attentive. The inside resturant is a little pricey but a good spot nonetheless.