Y'all. I grew up on Woody's in Broward. It is my blueprint for barbecue. We've been languishing…read moredown here ever since they closed like twenty years ago, but imagine my delight when I found out there was one in Melbourne! We've been having family drive big takeout orders down here from this location whenever they visit and it is just as good as I remember. The ribs are fall off the bone tender, and the barbecue sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky. The cornbread is soft and sweet, the toast is buttery and thick, the coleslaw is chopped small and not too wet or too celery heavy. And the BEANS. I love these baked beans. They have pieces of pork in them and are perfect. I could eat an order of just beans and be happy. I've also recently discovered their sausages, which pair so well with the spicy barbecue. Their coconut cream pie and chocolate pie are delightful too. I've never eaten in here so I can't speak to the actual restaurant experience. That being said, the staff do go out of their way to pack the orders in the catering trays when they hear we're taking it long distance. We have sometimes had issues with pieces of the order getting left out, but they've always been very good about making it up to us. I have no good pictures of the food because I inhale it the second it arrives. Trust my one rib photo and twenty years of loyalty to the Woody's name and give them a try!

We've been going here for over 30 years. I believe there's been a change of ownership cause things…read morehave gone downhill. The quality is terrible. The chicken is absolutely dried out and nothing like it used to be prices have gone through the roof waitress staff is hit and miss some good some terrible again things have changed and just not the quality barbecue that it used to be ......Sundays We go there for all you can eat chicken and its been dried out if you like chicken jerky, perfect!!!! because it's just what it is very dry.... the sides we find the french fries are the best thing that we enjoy them now the baked beans are are hit and miss different each time this last visit not so good. ...Same thing with the greens had a medicine taste???? after many years going here we have changed our mind and be honest you can go to Golden corral their fried chicken and baked chicken the steak or even Ribs are better than what you're gonna find here now ! so they lost us as a customer after many years they need to get their act together and hold to the old ways that made this a great barbecue place in town. Thanks for looking. I give a 2 stars and I'm being generous

Found Dustin's BBQ driving around in the Melbourne area. Curious to check out their menu we stopped…read morein. Reminded us of Shorty's bbq in our hometown of Miami. We had an awesome server who was extremely attentive and continuously checked on us. The food was good, cornbread was warm and exactly what I was hoping for. To be honest, the ribs i ordered were somewhat too dry for my taste but with the bbq sauce they tasted better. Overall it was a pleasant experience and will definitely be going back when in the mood for BBQ.

A co-worker and I had lunch here. Dusti's BBQ is a great place to eat. Brianna was our waitress and…read moreshe has been a waitress now for 4 years. Very knowledgeable and savvy service. Excellent in communication skills and makes every customer feel welcomed. Check on us x4 times if we needed anything. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who are hungry. Ask for Brianna when you are dining in. Brianna much appreciated for the superb service you provided for my co-worker and I. We will be back again and ask for your savvy service. Sincerely, Aldrin S. Wood

Overall Rating: 3.9 Atmosphere: 3.5 | Service: 4.0 | Food:…read more4.2 | Cocktails: 4.0 | Price Per Bite: 4.1 Good Ribs and BBQ for sure. Staff is fast and friendly. Meal was great. .

Rarely do I go to a chain restaurant for barbecue but as I was in the Melbourne area around dinner…read moretime on a Tuesday I decided to give it a try. I had actually been in this Smokey Bones about 15 years ago and when I walked in I realized nothing had changed style wise and some of the booths were very worn. Our server came over immediately and asked about drinks. After a quick glance at the draft beer list we decided on two 22 ounce beers. As I always like an appetizer we chose the onion rings which were well made and served with a nice sauce. For main courses we ordered a classic cheese burger with bacon with a premium side upgrade to the loaded baked potato. We also had a 1/2 rack of signature ribs with premium side upgrades Mac and cheese and loaded baked potato. All the food was fresh, hot and tasty especially when paired with the four barbecue sauce choices. For a chain restaurant the food was worth the price.

As someone who grew up in Kansas City and spent years in Texas, I don't throw around barbecue…read morecompliments lightly. We visited Charlie & Jake's on Father's Day and first impressions were great. The place was spotless, had that rustic barbecue-joint vibe, and despite the holiday crowd, we were seated quickly and greeted right away by a friendly, professional server. Service was pleasant, but our drinks seemed to be playing hide-and-seek. We had to ask for refills every single time we wanted one. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. Food came out quickly. My husband ordered the smoked Old Fashioned, which arrived with enough dramatic presentation to make nearby tables stop and stare. Absolutely worth ordering. A small hiccup: when I unwrapped my utensils, the knife appeared to have some sort of residue on it. Since I didn't actually need the knife, I didn't ask for a replacement, but it was worth mentioning. Now let's talk about the star of the show: the smoked chicken. Holy smoke signals, Batman. This was hands-down the best smoked chicken I've ever eaten. Moist, flavorful, perfectly cooked. I would happily order it every week and never get tired of it. My sides were collard greens and a baked sweet potato, both served in adorable metal measuring cups. The sweet potato was good. The greens were fine, but could have used a little more seasoning and personality. My husband ordered one of the meat platters. He enjoyed it, but there wasn't anything that inspired a speech, tears, or vows of lifelong devotion. The toast, however, nearly drowned itself in butter. I wasn't aware bread could absorb that much liquid and still maintain structural integrity. It was literally dripping when he took a bite. Somewhere between toast and sponge. My hush puppies were unfortunately the low point of the meal. They tasted like someone mixed flour and water, formed little balls, and introduced them to a deep fryer. They desperately needed seasoning and I didn't finish them. The fried pickle appetizer was excellent and the portion was generous enough to feed a small pickle-loving village. When the server dropped off the check, we politely declined. We don't leave restaurants without dessert unless there's a natural disaster involved. My husband ordered the banana pudding, which came in a cute square glass container and was very enjoyable. My daughter ordered the peach cobbler. Calling it "peach" felt a little optimistic. There were approximately two peach slices in a mountain of cobbler topping. She loves crust, so she wasn't upset, but if you're expecting fruit, bring a magnifying glass. The filling itself could have used more flavor and some warm spices, and it was absolutely swimming in caramel sauce. A good vanilla bean ice cream would have elevated the whole thing. My son ordered the peanut butter chocolate pie and immediately entered a state of dessert enlightenment. Deep peanut butter flavor, rich chocolate, absolutely fantastic. Final takeaway: Order the smoked Old Fashioned. Order the smoked chicken. Order the peanut butter chocolate pie. Maybe don't order the hush puppies unless they've found a spice rack since Father's Day. Overall, a clean restaurant, friendly service, excellent atmosphere, and a few standout menu items that are worth coming back for.

Overall Rating: 4.7 Atmosphere: 4.5 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.7 | Draught: 4.8 | Price Per Bite: 4.1 Always great food here and cold beers. Ate at the bar this time. Bartender was friendly, fast, and efficient. Will return here for sure.

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.

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!

Dive bar with dive bar food and drinks. Cool little spot and the food was good. I had a salad with…read moregrilled chicken. My partner had the whiskey burger and we shared the fried pickles. I would come here again.

My wife and I go there when we are both off on a Monday. We both had the all-you-can-eat sliced…read morepork with 3 sides. We chose green beans (double order) and fries. For the finale, we shared a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie. All was excellent! The best green beans, ever! They make their own ranch, which is excellent. My wife prefers the sweet BBQ sauce. I prefer the original. Great service!

This review is really about service and a very overbearing waitress. we have been going to Mewmaws…read morefor many years and really enjoy the food. However we have encountered this waitress now twice and it's beyond frustrating. The Waitress reaches over you to grab items, puts her hands in your food, walks up to interrupt a conversation mid sentence and she had just been by knowing we are fine. She complains when someone leaves her what she considers a not good tip very loudly. She is pushy and just needs to learn to back off. When I go to have a meal alone with my spouse I want to spend the time with my spouse. I don't need to be asked 7 times if I need something and I certainly do not want someones grubby hands in my food. It's also not that important to take straw wrappers that you have to walk up and climb in between people to get them. Just wait till we leave.

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.

This food truck had incredible barbecue for an affordable price with great portions that I was able…read moreto share. I ordered from this food truck weekly when I was an employee at Northrop Grumman (this food truck was scheduled weekly).

Good bbq for a food truck! Stops by our work often and had not got to review until now. Pulled pork…read moreprobably the best value at only $10 is always really good and even better with their sauce. If you get mac and cheese you get a ton! Fries are really good crinkle fries if that's what floats your boat. Nice people and good food

We really like to drop in to this brewery when we are I town…read more Service is usually pretty good when sat at a table. We prefer to sit at the bar and there is usually a good conversation going on with the bar staff and other patrons. They have a great selection of beers and drinks. I love the flights of beer to be able to sample what's new vs favorites

If you are into great brews & food run to this spot! We have been going here since it opened…read more(before they had a kitchen) and never been disappointed! Friendly service and cozy bar atmosphere makes thid place a 10/10. You wont be disappointed. They also have full bar now too!