Carmen's Restaurant and Catering 2280 Harris Ave NE Palm Bay, FL 32905…read more 4 Stars After what appeared to be a mistake in my last Jamaican joint review (whoa, that has a few connotations), I thought I was being punished by immediately being sent to another one by my random name generator. After smacking it on the side a few times and shaking it, I found it to be working correctly, so I proceeded to Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay, FL. What a world of difference! Carmen is the proprietor and a one-woman show and boyo, let me tell ya, she sure shines. I found Carmen's menu to be a joy to behold, as eclectic as my vinyl collection. As such, I decided to go in a different direction today and steered away from the traditional Jamaican fare such as Jerk Chicken and Curried Goat and went with an order of Carmen's Fried Chicken with sides of rice, beans and potato salad along with an order of her Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos (the same name as the drek at the horrid Bonefish Grill) with fries. As Carmen got to work on my eats, I took in the interior. I found it to be open, welcoming, bright, and cheery, not unlike the owner! Carmen was out in no time with my foodstuffs. Taking a few before pictures, I got to work. I turned my attention and palate to the Fried Chicken. The first thing I noticed was the crunch of the coating. If you look at the picture I've attached, you can see what I mean. That coating was slathered on without care for conservation. It wasn't too much, it was just enough. The chicken, blanketed in a tender, juicy, succulent coating, tasted superb. The rice and beans were well-cooked and seasoned with love. The potato salad, like everything else, I assume was made by Carmen and if your Grandmother makes a better potato salad, I will eat these words! I can't speak for you, but when I hear or read the words, Bang Bang, I immediately think of three things. First, playing cops and robbers as a child and "shooting" the bad guy with my finger gun while shouting, "Bang! Bang!" The second is the Bollywood bad remake of a worse film, "Bang Bang!" The third thing I think of is Chinese Street Chicken. None of this has anything to do with Carmen's Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos, other than the Bang Bang sauce is loosely based on the Chinese Street Chicken tossing sauce. Carmen's Bang Bang sauce was a mixture of mayo, spicy stuff and it was mahvalous, dahling! The shrimp were coated with the same love and care as the chicken and were just as tender and juicy. Got Dayum! Carmen knows her way around a kitchen. I can only assume these are her recipes as well. She should open a restaurant and share this with...oh, wait. Never mind. With this meal and the success of the Fried Chicken at Cajun Soul, my hopes have been raised considerably. The Big Boy says, "If you want good eats served with love and a friendly smile, visit Carmen. Tell her the Big Boy sent ya (it's safe this time)!"

This place just opened in May 2024. Their Jerk Chicken was fantastic. My mouth was on fire with the…read moreheat and flavors of the jerk seasoning. If you have ever been to Jamaica, then you would love the food here. I even got their beef patties with sauce. I could make a meal with those alone. They are so good. Well packed with meat and flavor, the sauce just adds to it and takes it over the top.When we finished, I had a very happy tummy. There is more I want to try, so I will definitely be going back. They have signs that they do a Sunday brunch and will have to give that a try. If you use credit or debit cards they do add a 4% fee. Have noticed a lot of places are doing that now. Just another reason to carry some cash. But even if you don't 4% really isn't that back as their food is worth it. Stop in give they a try.

A great lil Mediterranean spot in Indialantic FL…read more We were looking for something fresh and easy to eat with a few friends while we were in Melbourne and after a quick search on Yelp, we found Lily's! We all love Mediterranean food and this was a great pick. We were seated super quickly during a lunch on the weekend. The inside was quaint and clean. We all shared a few dishes- Lily's Ultimate Hummus, Lily's Mixed platter and the best friend's platter. This offered a good variety of things to share, from shrimp, to beef, to chicken. The rice was good and complimented the proteins well. The hummus was also plentiful and delicious! A great spot to eat Mediterranean food in the area by the beach!

Wife and I enjoyed the chicken shawarma platter and the garlic rice chicken pita. I think I would…read morehave preferred the chicken platter so that I could make the pita sandwich my own. Loved the falafel appetizer. Good food!

Food is delicious, food tasted like a home cook meal. The food consistently tastes amazing. Only…read morenegative comment I would make is that it doesn't feel like a restaurant, doesn't make you want to dine in.

Excellent food and authentic. Wish they would Deliver as I'm handicapped. otherwise 5 stars all…read morearound.

I was a bit impressed with the patience of the cashier today. The line was long(15 min wait) but…read morethe cashier was really pushing through. Th guy ahead of me was also giving him a hard time. Kudos for keeping your cool. I got the chicken caprese panini! It was delicious! The chicken was great with the pesto and mozzarella! Overall the cost wasn't too bad. For the sandwich and a drink it was only $16.57! Love that they still do free ice cream!!!

I didn't expect anything extraordinary from Jason's Deli, but unfortunately, even those modest…read moreexpectations weren't met. The one bright spot was the salad bar. It was fresh, expansive, reasonably priced, and I thoroughly enjoyed the salad I made. If I returned, that would be the only reason. The baked potato soup was extremely gelatinous and had a strange, off-putting flavor. I tried to force myself to eat it but couldn't manage more than three spoonfuls. The texture was honestly like eating Silly Putty. The quarter muffaletta was even more disappointing. For around $15, it arrived with only two thin pieces of turkey--and no other meat, which is hardly what anyone expects from a muffaletta. When we pointed out how little meat was on it, we were brought a plate containing two more pieces of the same turkey. It still came nowhere close to being worth the price. There were also mops and cleaning supplies sitting throughout the restaurant, several tables hadn't been bussed, and the staff was less than friendly. Between the cafeteria-like atmosphere, poor food, and inflated prices, this was a two-star experience. The fresh salad bar kept it from being a one, but I wouldn't recommend ordering anything else.

Great service and awesome food! Loved it. Husband got a free beer glass with his order. My sandwich…read morewas delicious. Would definitely recommend!

This a top 10 place for us. The food is amazing. Try the grilled cheese with mojo pork; it's the…read moreperfect mix of flavors. The conch fritters are outstanding. Also try their weekend brunch with different styles of Eggs Benedict and mimosas with your choice of juice. The staff is fantastic: professional, knowledgeable, with the right amount of personal attention. Inside or out, the atmosphere transports you to a different, better place.

Went to Mash Hogies the other day. I got a roast beef sub. The meat was so thick, I've never seen…read morethat much meat on a sub. And it was delicious. Best sub I've had in awhile. The service was good, 2 people working and they weren't slacking. It seating was good, plenty of room. Handicapped accessible. Plenty of parking. I thought the price was a little high, but when I saw my sub it was well worth it. Highly recommend.

Wanted to try something different. I believe for some strange reason I have tracking cookies?…read moreBecause I was on Social media and everything from Melbourne to Palm Bay restaurants kept popping up online. I'm a sucker for a good sub and Mash Hoagies, had decent reviews. We arrived 10 minutes from the hotel. Mash Hoagies was in a plaza with other commercial stores like Ollie's. I ordered the special, which consisted of 1/2 Blake the Colonel. Its consisted of ham, turkey and roast beef. I put the regular fixings mayo, mustard, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes and cup of turkey chili which my significant other end up eating. My step son ordered a Cuban sandwich and almost forgot purchased a side of fries. The sandwich tasted pretty good very meaty with the condiments enhancing the flavors. My boyfriend had a steak with cheddar cheese and stated he has had better. The sandwich to me was okay?, nothing to rave about. Mash Hoagies is named after the show, plenty of menu items contained names of the show. If you hungry come through and show love.

We were greeted by Sam, who was incredibly friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in…read more We ordered the fried chicken and the fajitas, and both were absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the fajitas came out sizzling with amazing flavor. Overall, it was a wonderful experience -- great atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. Highly recommend!

We were driving home from south Florida and decided to stop in Palm Bay for dinner tonight. This…read moreplace had pretty good reviews so we decided to give it a try. The menu offered appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. I opted for the Cuban sandwich and it was a good choice. The portion and taste were both good. My husband had the fried pork entree. It also came with rice and beans, salad and plantains. He really liked it. Service was quick and friendly from the owner, Sam. The music was good. My only suggestion is updated or matching furniture.

Excellent Smoked Wings and Great Happy Hour Spot…read more Stopped by Broken Barrel Tavern at Palm Bay Road and Babcock and had a great experience. Service was prompt and friendly, and the happy hour specials made it an even better value. I ordered the wing basket with 8 smoked wings and onion petals. The onion petals were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the spicy remoulade sauce. For the wings, I tried both the Carolina Vinegar and the Hot Garlic flavors. The smoked wings themselves were outstanding, and the Hot Garlic sauce was especially memorable because it featured real garlic, which added incredible flavor. These are definitely wings I will come back for and highly recommend to anyone visiting. My partner ordered the BBQ pulled pork quesadillas with seasoned fries. The fries were more like freshly cut chips, nicely seasoned and delicious, and the quesadillas were excellent as well. Overall, Broken Barrel Tavern delivered great food, quick service, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the Melbourne area and looking for outstanding smoked wings, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

This is an old establish and it shows. Really it a bar that serves BBQ…read more I had heard about this place from my previous job was just down the road. Popular for team building events. Went for lunch on a Friday and they had two servers and only one working the dining area. We sat in the very dark dining area. Every surface was painted black. Lighting was pretty poor and it was hard to read the menus. Ordered a pulled pork platter and a pulled pork sandwich. They both came with "fried chips" and the platter had another side and we chose beans. Bourbon Bbq sauce was our choice. The pork was good. Good portions on both sandwich and platter. Beans had some "heat" which I don't favor but my son really liked. The chip fries or fried chips - whichever they call them were seasoned with a garlic salt it tasted like. However they could have used about another minute I the fryer. The bigger ones were raw in the middle. May have been a byproduct of a large party in their event room throwing off their timing. But if cooked a bit more they would be a unique side for the area and good. Server was stretched thin. Freshens my son's drink but not mine until he brought the check. By then meal was over. I had water. Not difficult. Rib special looked good from a distance and I heard they are known for wings. Maybe next time. Noticed there is a private room for events that most restaurants do not have. So a point to consider.

So yummy I love it so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The poke bowl is amazing. come and get this food. It…read moreis the best.

Great Poke bowls. Even my wife, who is not always fan, is asking for a return visit. Clean place…read more Helpful staff

Aya Mediterranean Cuisine was my introduction to authentic Mediterranean food and now I can say I'm…read moredefinitely hooked! My meal was so incredible I can't find any other words to describe it. The service was incredible, every server and other employee we spoke to was incredibly nice. We were told the business was founded by a family and the father cooks while his daughters serve, which really brings home the authentic atmosphere.

First time trying this place and was very disappointed. The lamb Tagine (for 24.00 on Door Dash)was…read morenot that good. The portion was smaller than a kids size. The lamb cut super thin and the gravy did not taste like anything Mediterranean. The Pita was also stale .The rice was ok but it taste like something from a box of Rice A Roni