Cool bar, friendly bartenders. They have an interesting back story, apparently they were called Tall Boy back in 1981, but got a cease and desist from Pabst Blue Ribbon who held a trademark on the term 'Tall Boy' and forced them to drop the name. Anyway, now that the trademark is expired they're going with the name Tall Boy again. Pretty neat. As for the bar itself, it kind of has a calculated divey quality to it. Pretty comfortable, I had a few drinks and enjoyed my time there. I actually stopped by to see a band, Cinema Stereo. It was a good time. Nice place to see a band live, very intimate. I'd be shocked if they could fit more than 100 people there. Overall 5 stars. I liked the vibe alot and would definitely come back if other rock bands came through. read more

DJ plays great music, the ambience is on point! Diverse crowd, fun decor, great menu, and spacious. The service is top notch as well, we were welcomed, sat comfortably on some leather couches with pillows. Pool table with a pac man in the corner, outdoor seating available as well. Specials available throughout the week. read more

Tall Boy - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

When I looked up Caribbean Grill Restaurant it had great reviews but then I realized it had moved from its stand alone location to now inside of Whistle Stop Public House. When we first arrived it was super loud and a lot going on inside so we opted to eat outside. The waitress greeted us, gave us menus, and advised she is the only one working. Even though she was the only one working she provided us with phenomenal service. We ordered several different dishes as you can see with the photos attached to this review and each dish was hot, delicious, and flavorful. This was some of the best Cuban food I've had in a very long time. Looking at the outside of this establishment you would never think that they would cook such amazing food. There was some shady looking patrons inside I'm not going to lie, a lot of them were drunk/rowdy but they didn't bother us while we ate, so I can't be mad. Food five out of five stars but the ambiance more like a 2. read more

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This hole in the wall bar is such a fascinating spot with a dive bar vibe with exceptional food. The bartenders are always sweet and friendly. Such a great spot for anyone looking for delicious food with a tasty beverage. read more

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Second visit to this Dive bar. Friendly service. Limited menu but sometimes that's a good thing. I got the Monday special, burger and fries with a beer, $10. Fries were great, hot, not greasy, plenty of them. The burger was dismal, cooked to death, dry as a bone, and unseasoned. The bun was fresh. My partner's double burger was just like mine, tasteless. Won't be going back. read more

Tall Boy - $10 Monday special. - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

We went to see my friend's band play and get some food, with 12 people. We lasted one hour before we left, the food was apparently fried in old oil (should be fresh on a Friday Night of service). Everything we got between the 8 of the 12 people was horrible. The servers were very nice people, but, after they were serving us at the table with our food and drinks, we were told by another server we had to order at the bar. You failed on customers who live down the street and love going to live bands. none of us are going back as this was our third try, and in the beginning, we were ok with some of the startup hiccups that happened. read more

I have been to Tall Boy twice. The food is OK, but the fries and onion rings are very greasy and rubbery- as in Old Grease.

This was a fun random find thanks to Yelp! We were on a late night prowl for drinks and billiard. We showed up on a Friday night and had several drinks, got our billiard craving on, and they were doing karaoke. The chef was really nice and we decided to try some of his eats. I like that the kitchen can be seen in plain view. The series "Bar Rescue" has me scarred if a kitchen at a bar is behind closed doors. We ordered a double cheeseburger and Philly cheesesteak along with a bucket of beers, a few shots of jamo, and some mixed drinks. Great experience -- from friendly staff, great chef, and a lively sociable crowd. It's also a close-by spot from work and on my Happy Hour list to unwind on those Mondaze. read more

Tall Boy - Philly Cheesesteak - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Nice unpretentious local sports bar with friendly bartenders . It's conveniently located in a shopping plaza in east boca . Free parking.

The only good thing here is the waitresses provide good service, and that's where it ends. We wondered why they have no menu online, and it's clear because they have no variety in their food. Seriously, there are about four items on the menu: burgers, nachos, tacos and wings. Aside from that, food is expensive and they had no drink specials. A basic burger with fries is $16. You could go literally a half mile away to the Irishmen and have $2 beers, better prices on everything and much greater selection. The worst part of it is they whack you with a 3% junk fee for using a debit card. Yes, not even a credit card, a debit card where they get charged nearly nothing to process it. Needless to say, we won't be going back to this overpriced dive bar that nickels and dimes you. read more

Tall Boy - The front entrance - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

They need a new chef, had the most rubbery wings... yikes... whistle stop had much better food, wish they kept the chef

Exceptional food. one of the best bar food I've ever had. Would definitely come back for the food. read more

Tall Boy - Steak and gin - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

First time here with my boyfriend. We sat at the bar! Kaylee was our waitress! She was such a sweetheart, and I don't know how she was taking care of everyone! I asked her what to drink. She said she can make anything, so I asked does she make a better margarita or mai tai. She said people complain her mai tai is too strong HAHA so of course I chose that! I thought she was joking around but NO! Amazingly strong drink! I got medium wings. The bf got a bacon cheese burger. I enjoyed my wings. My bf said the burger was just ok. The meat was mushy? But the fries were good! I would definitely go back for the wings and drink! read more

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New owner removed TouchTunes and will only allow his music to be played, which has a niche following.

We love coming here! The food is always on point. We're from Miami so we are well versed in Cuban food. The Cuban food here is so tasty and authentic! The music is lively, the venue is clean and they have beautiful decor. Our server, Valentina was so kind and patient. She was quick with our order and offered different drinks, sauces with the food, etc. I'll definitely be back! read more

Whistle Stop was one of the stops on a beer crawl. Its located in a plaza which is hard to miss. Once you get there, its a fun place to hang and watch the games. Great beer, amazing food (omg) and service. We sat there watching the food come out of the kitchen and wow, each dish looked amazing!! There were a few tables outside. Plenty of TVs and seating inside. Its one of those cool friendly neighbourhood bars and plenty of parking. read more

Omg what a shithole of a place. Place is run by one person service slow sports bar but half tvs not on sports. It's a disaster

The smallest wings ever! Used to be Surf Cafe and it's nicer inside than that place was but the food is horrible. read more

Tall Boy - Just not worth it. Of course on their Facebook page they show these amazing looking wings and then you get something ultra small. - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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I have driven past this place 100 times . My wife and I wanted a burger and we were passing by. We decided to give it a try. I was surprised to see that this was kind of a sports/Dive bar. Everyone at the bar seemed very friendly. The bartender was also the server and she was amazing. The burgers arrived and we were pleasantly surprised how delicious both burgers were. We will be back real soon. read more

I'd have to call this My 2nd home bar. The bartenders make you feel at home and if you're a regular they automatically have your drink ready, they know who they're! . Haven't explored the food Much, but Caribbean grill is always a hit in my house. The Burger isn't to bad, and the Arepa tastes beautiful. You can't beat the 12$ 32oz rum bucket either. atmosphere is family friendly, very homey chill vibe. read more

We found this place for lunch via Yelp after looking at dive bars that serve food. It's not really divey, but it's certainly a sports bar with lots of big screen TVs, pool tables, and dart boards, and a huge bar. Since everyone was sitting at the bar, we did too. As others have stated, we were immediately made to feel comfortable. The people sitting on either side introduced themselves to us. Everyone was chatty and friendly. And the bartender/server, Casey (pronounced like KC and the Sunshine Band) was so personable. Taking into consideration all of the above, it was so nice that two ladies walking into a bar could feel safe, welcomed, and get a good meal. So we ordered a couple appetizers to share. We got their loaded potatoes skins and chicken wings with honey bbq sauce. Both were very good. Messy but tasty. We got full fast so wound up taking half home. Prices are pretty reasonable. Drink prices are very inexpensive. They even have specials if you sign up for their frequent visitor card... In any case, I'd definitely come back when next in the area. Heard their burgers are very good, too. read more

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Back again, and once again beyond impressed.. Mark the Chef here is amazing both with his amazing skills in the kitchen and also his genuine appreciation and kindness. And when you do come here make sure you ask for what extra specials he has because a great example is the Carbonara today. I had to eat some before I posted but it's amazing. Also, the calamari is incredible as well.. this is such a hidden gem. There is not enough ways to say how great all his food is. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into every meal he makes. read more

Tall Boy - Carbonara (sorry I should have taken pic prior to eating) - Sports Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Awesome place for the football games We go there weekly , Billy is awesome Their prices are very reasonable and great bar food. It is a great local place read more

Came here on a whim on a Saturday afternoon. Apparently the menu changed but everything was so good- it's a Caribbean menu but very very tasty. Drinks and food were relatively priced too. Definitely a true dive bar- pool table, tons of tvs. Sitting at the bar, we were served quickly and even those outside were served quick so it was a great experience! Will definitely be back during football season! read more

I go here often I asked the bartender for a dollar to play pool and came back in and was banned. I am a total gentleman and respectful to everyone. I have no idea what happened read more

Nice little dive bar! Good wings and a surprisingly good chicken wrap. Plus hand cut fries for the win. Definitely worth a try.

Good food, great staff, friendly regulars, but karaoke night has gone awry. Even the regulars stay away! I've learned my lesson, too. I'll be back, but not on Friday nights. Management needs to get ahold of this run away train! read more

Julie F. loves a dive bar so we usually try to incorporate trying a new one in our travels. After stuffing myself at the brand new Jupiter Donuts we headed over to get some real food for lunch. It doesn't have the biggest sign so it took a few passes through the plaza to find it. if you are looking for it you can find it five door down to the right of Jupiter Donut. This is a locals hangout. As soon as we approached people stopped their conversation to reach out and open the door for us. I am not used to that kindness in South Florida. The interior of the Whistle Stop is defined by a large bar along the wall but they also have some tables and a pool table. Above the bar are TV's so you can catch the local sports game. We were greeted warmly by our bartender Casey. The menu is made of of bar friendly food and we settled on an order of honey barbecue wings and potato skins. If I hadn't shared a bottle of red wine the night before I would have been inclined to try some of their drinks. The lady sitting next to me showed her bill and three house rum and cokes were $7.50! Drink and food prices are reasonable to say the least. I enjoyed the food we tried and we couldn't even finish it all. If you are looking for a chill place to hang out and nosh and drink while you catch the game then this would be on my short list. read more

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I had churros beef. It is very chewy and not tasty. Their menu is limited. The place is not clean. The waitress is by herself but she is good. It really looks like a pub. read more

Still one of my favorite places to be in Boca!! Great new chef, generous pours and an awesome friendly, fun vibe! Always a good time!

We were visiting the area, and I went looking with my family for a Caribbean restaurant, only to find it no longer exists but instead has been brought into this bar. I was a bit skeptical, TBH - other reviews mentioning "dive bar" appear accurate. But we stayed (even with the drunk coming over to give us menu recommendations), and we're glad we did when the food arrived. Everything was good. Glad we didn't leave on instinct. Sometimes you have to take a chance. read more

Looking for something that wasn't a giant chain. Found his little gem. They had our favorite beer, on tap, YEA! We split the a smash burger and a Brown's chicken sandwich. Paper menu so can't guarantee the same for you. Both were good, but would definitely go with the chicken if they have it next time. Nice, comfortable, local bar atmosphere. read more

They really need 2 bartenders at night. Every time I've been there there's only 1 and the wait is too long for food definitely or drinks for how big the bar is. Also the wings were overcooked and they didn't tell me the happy hour specials, I had to keep asking which most places just say what it is when you first talk to them. Update I've been overcharged the last few times I've been here past 4 pm. You guys need to talk about prices with your staff because I've been overcharged for well drinks with bogus additional charges added on top. Not cool. read more

Here we go again. I sat down to have a drink and play some cards. The owner came up to me and asked me to leave because I gave him a bad review on Yelp some time ago. Huh? Most reatauranteurs, when given a bad review want to address the concern and improve their service. Nope, that would be too much for this owner. Instead, let's remove a paying customer, who despite the utter failure to care about the customer, or the service at the restaurant, came back despite all of that. No, using their genius thinking, let's refuse service, and never make a dollar again from this customer. Is it not clear now that I would not suggest that any clear thinking, intelligent person, should spend one dollar in this establishment. Everyone who eats there should give them a good review, whether they deserve it or not (wink wink). Correct poor service and food, Heck No! THEY JUST DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU the customer. And obviously they don't believe in free speech either. What contempt for America! read more

When you come here, everybody knows your name; not only the theme song to Cheers, but a mantra for the Whistle Stop. The service here is second to none, everyone is extremely friendly and attentive to your every need. I believe the owner is named Sharon, she is so nice and really tries to cater to your every need while your here. It's very lively here, so you wouldn't expect to get excellent service, but it's really the best here. My water was always refilled, and our waitress was always within distance of our attention. In terms of the atmosphere, this place is perfect to watch a game. I'd say this is a perfect sports bar; think of Cheers in the 21st century. The burgers are by far my favorite. The meat is perfectly cooked to a nice medium, and very juicy. Portion sizes are large, you'll have plenty of food to take home. The wings are also very good here, not greasy; nice and crispy (get the hot sauce). I've never had the beer, but everyone says it's nice and cold, and inexpensive. For Boca Raton, Whistle Stop is probably one of the best deals in town. Everything here is very reasonably priced, and they aren't trying to nickel and dime you for every extra. You aren't getting as good a meal, for such a reasonable price anywhere else. This is the place. I was really impressed with the Whistle Stop Public House, it's really the full package. The highlight was for sure the amazing attention and service you get while you're here. And for the quality of food for that price; I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed it here. I'll be back often. Food (A), Pricing (A), Atmosphere (A-), Service (A) read more

Definitely your beer and ball bar. Enough big screens to make Times Square jealous. Limited menu. Very very 101 bar food. Working man's crowd. The food? The EPA should examine the pool of oil that the wings emerge from. Bar gal is friendly. Folks are chill in the bar, watching Monday Night Football. read more

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Awesome locals spot. Great bar atmosphere. Great crowd full of fun and friendly people. Food is good and the drinks are cheap! The bartenders are friendly, charismatic, and work very hard. They actually serve the whole restaurant and bar and do a very good job keeping up even during the busiest of happy hours. I can see why this place has so many regulars. Check it out! read more

I celebrated my birthday at Whistle Stop and was very pleased with the service, the quality of food and drinks, and the ambiance. The owner Jeremy and his wife were amazing- they were super welcoming and even blocked off an area for my group. They have karaoke on Friday nights which was so much fun and my friends are still talking about how much fun they had a week later! They also had great drink options and the food was DELICIOUS! We will definitely be back! read more

This is a bar next to a pawn shop in a strip plaza. The food is bad and cold. The drinks are cheep and over priced. Don't waste your time.

It's a cool spot, the waitresses are solid and they have a good selection of beers. The wings are solid(thai chili is my fav) and they have lots of tv's. I'm not a huge fan of the clientele. Everyone smells like smoke and are either drunk...or on their way. Just my preferences as I like going out with my wife and not being hassled. I'll probably go back for the corn nuggets and wings on a Sunday, when I'm looking to get my drink-on and can be one of the drunks. read more