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    The Shack Riverfront

    3.2 (468 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE SHACK RIVERFRONT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Food was lacking Crab cakes were bland Took forever to get food and wasn't even warm

    View from our seats
    Lena B.

    Experience: met a friend here for a quick drink on a Sunday at 2:00 pm. Facility: cute place on the water. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has some steps down to lower levels too... each one closer to the water. They had a live band that played top 40s mix that was nice. There are regular chairs and tables and high chairs at the bar. They have valet parking so don't worry about the parking lot looking small or full... pull in and they got you. Service: everyone was polite. The hostess told me it was open seating outside. The bartender served us at the bar. She was nice too but a little slow... understandably as it got busy. Food: we only ordered appetizers. We had chips and salsa and queso. The chips and queso were great and the salsa good but a little sweet to me. Then we had the seafood melted dip and it was really good with a nice big portion to share. Overall: I really want to come back and try more of the food here. Lots of yummy choices of seafood, nice regular American fare and bar food too.

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    John S.

    I went here for a late lunch, I had the Shrimp and chips. It was very good. Then for dessert, I had the best Key Lime pie that I ever had. I guess it's made by a local and bought to the restaurant. Washed everything down with a couple of Intracoastal Lagers-perfect.

    Friends enjoying night and karaoke
    Misty H.

    Great food. Service mid but beautiful view. Fun Karaoke night. Things to know 1. Everything is ala cart 2. Only valet parking in lot. 3. Great rocket launch viewing 4. World's best clam chowder

    Freddy P.

    Food was very good. Appetizers were great, grouper bites and spicy calamari. I feel that they jacked up the prices for Valentines Day and the valet parking experience was awful! We left about 5:45 with plenty of time to catch the sunset but the ungodly long wait to get our car made us miss the 6:25 sunset! They need to hire more help out there because every time we go it's a long wait for our car.

    Andy C.

    Waitress was awesome. Food description is not good. I ordered Lobster Mac And Cheese. It came with no breadcrumbs on top and was all cut up lobster claws. Wasn't creamy at all and it was way over priced $42. Also went there to see a band that was supposed to play from 6:30 to 10:30 and they played 2:30 to 6:30

    A drunk and extremely unprofessional server
    Nicole B.

    We came for karaoke tonight and had a fabulous dinner, good drinks and an absolute blast singing and hanging out! The bartender Kristy took very good care of us, and we had a blast hanging out with the other patrons. Unfortunately, one of the servers (Taylor?) was completely unprofessional and made quite a scene all night. She was harassing customers, got on the microphone at the end of the night and told everyone to get the fuck out, was visibly drunk, belligerent and all around unprofessional. I've been in the service industry for over 20 years and the way she held herself was not okay. She wasn't even our server but managed to really take away from our experience. Not cool! Besides her we had a fabulous night. Get more professional servers!

    THE DISTRACTING VIEW TO WHAT IS REALLY GOING AT THE SHACK.
    Peter J.

    Don't let the view fool you, like the waitress Mary fooled me, we gave her a $10.00 CASH tip, and she took it a upon herself to give herself another $16.00 out of our debit card. Actually, she ripped us off. My advice to every patron that goes to this SHACK, check your receipt's and your bank accounts to see if you've been ripped off by Mary the BIG TIPPER!!! The Fish and Chips was rather mush and fries, Mrs. Paul's quality and not worth the money. The View was distracting me from what is really going on in this SHACK! How do you trust someone like this handling your food? THE SHACK ON THE RIVERFRONT is full of FRIES, LIES, and little bitting FLIES, Mary's advice is to use COCO BUTTER, and the FLIES won't bite you.

    Salmon with Cajun cream sauce
    Sky L.

    With little parking, this place was hard to get into. A dirt parking lot and the only place available was in front of someone's home... very awkward and left me feeling uncomfortable leaving my vehicle. The entrance is nice! A beautiful sign to welcome you and a charming little scenic walk down a pathway leading you to the bar. The view is the first thing you see and it's breathtaking! A stunning outdoor tiki bar with lots of patio seating facing the water that makes you really feel like you are on an island. The service was so slow it felt like we were abandoned the whole time, having to get up to ask for a menu, a drink, place an order of food and to get our check. I started with a classic dirty martini that tasted like water and had very little olive juice. I then ordered the salmon with Cajun cream "sauce", crispy fries and a side of broccoli with cheese. The fries were amazing! A delicious crunch and seasoned very well. The broccoli and cheese was good too! The fish and sauce.... Oh boy. The fish was over cooked and dry as a desert!! With a thick and gritty bowl of slop they called sauce. It not only looked unappealing but tasted horrendous. I pushed it aside and focused on my fries. And at $30, unacceptable. I try giving any place a second shot, but without the attentiveness and overall being ignored, there was no one's attention to even bring this disappoint to. This is a stunning little spot that feels like a slice of heaven for your eyes, but my tastebuds say no!

    Ariana J.

    Hubby and I visited this restaurant for our TGIF date night and loved our experience here. Very lively atmosphere, fun vibe, quick service, decent food. Great for date nights or for going out with group for celebrations. The band plays great music. We felt like we were transported to another world because Melbourne area is pretty secluded and rural. The views are great. There are few benches on the lakefront as well. Must visit if you are in the area.

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    Great food, reasonable prices. Excellent service. We will definitely return!! Great views and not loud!!

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    Food was cold, service was pretty slow and prices were outrageous. Will not be back again.

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    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.

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    I been here twice within a 1-month period to give them a fair run. Malabar Mo's is a cool little…read morebar that today house that's converted to a commercial location. Malabar Mo's is known as our local biker bar the night's I was here I really didn't see any motorcycles or bikers or maybe I did and they're in regular street clothes. The food here does not stand out in any way it's pretty average but there's really nothing wrong with that at all. Is it cool local spot close to the river with local people who work and live in my town some of which I recognize and I've seen around. The service here is always good. The food comes out fast and it's very presentable. Nothing bad to say about this whatsoever. Now the alcohol is my biggest complaint. I simply ordered a vodka lemonade and I thought the drink was really strong but I didn't even get a buzz so ordered another one and thought it was really strong again and it wasn't. The next morning I realized from the headache I received but the drink wasn't straw but the vodka must have been below the well it was so low grade. The only other vodka that's ever given me a headache like that after two drinks is ABC house brand and Smirnoff. I'm not sure if it was Smirnoff but it did taste really strong for one ounce of alcohol mixed into a regular 8 oz cup so whatever it was it was undoubtedly cheap. Second time I came here I was up with a party of seven people. The waitress was able to handle our table without any issues. She checked in frequently and gave us regular updates on the kitchen and what was going on with the food and the staffing. Every employee I've contacted at this location has been friendly. I wouldn't necessarily call this location a date night restaurant but it's definitely safe for casual time. Let's just say it's not a first date location if you're looking for a romantic candlelit dinner with flowers on the table. If you're close by it's really not a bad spot to stop and have a drink I possibly need some local that's also a good spot to sip on your drink and listen to the crazy banter from a crazy Palm Bay residence at the bar. If you've been in town a long time these people will often tell a story to each other and you'll find yourself smiling and nod and remember the good old days out in da bay.

    If you like drunks dancing next to your table, lesbians trying to pick a fight with anyone as they…read moremake a spectacle of themselves on purpose while no one does anything about it, I guess the atmosphere is for you. I'm not an alcoholic and didn't expect 2 loud mouthed intoxicated, heavy set women to invite themselves into my conversation at my table. It's an obnoxious pirate costume event and a poorly managed business. Socializing is not possible in this atmosphere. I watched some elderly band who didn't play well and the singer had no voice. I thought maybe they were donating their time? Every song they played sounded just like the last song. Since everyone was too bombed to aim properly in the bathroom, they certainly didn't notice. The key issue is no one here gets a limit on alcohol consumption. It's a DUI hot spot. The riffraff are obviously regulars here. The food is awfully overpriced for what you get, the water is even worse, and nowhere near a full menu to order from. Waitress looked overworked and do not smile. A horror show on weekends. I know it's not a classy place like you get downtown in Melbourne, but the owner should be responsible when serving alcohol without any limits and asking big mouths to shut up so others can enjoy a conversation at their table. I know for a fact two individuals who left this bar completely intoxicated and one lost a leg, and the other lost a foot riding home drunk on Malabar Rd. Ask any cop about it. My scenic view is the backside of a gas station. so we split and rode south, Rosie's has a a gorgeous view of the river for less money I dumped on this dive. The patrons have good hygiene, and can spell hygiene too.

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