Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill - Melbourne

Overall: Forced Valet parking (no free parking), expensive food (tastes good), and squished seating. Food ordered: Blackened chicken and brie sandwich, Blackened chicken mac and cheese, buffalo wrap (not pictured), molten lava cake, buffalo tender appetizer and guacamole appetizer. What I liked: the food was amazing. Very good and my family liked all of their meals they ordered. My son really liked the mac and cheese and wants to go back for more. I got the buffalo wrap which was very good and my wife got the chicken and brie sandwich and she enjoyed it. My daughter got a cake for dessert and said it was the best part of her meal. My other son who only ate the tender appetizer liked that the railroad tracks go over the river and you can see trains go by from our table. Areas to improve: the parking lot is valet only parking and there are only like 20 spots available. I feel like they just wanted to take even more money from customers. Speaking of money, the prices on the menu are outrageous. $17 for a little rinky dink size wrap? It tasted good but the size did not match the price. Now for seating: we waited for a table (group of 9) outside as it was a nice day and they brought us to a table with only six chairs and the hostess assured us it seats 9. It was a tight squeeze and should have only seated 7 at most on the round table but she kept insisting it would fit. There was a large 10 person table across the patio area that remained empty the entire time we were there so I don't know why they couldn't move us. Food took a while after ordering (about 45 minutes) to come out but it was all hot and flavor was good. I didn't even want to know how much the adult drinks were since the prices are not posted on the menu. There is a note on the menu that groups of 8 cannot split the check so I guess that exists.

Loved this place! Outstanding atmosphere. We sat at the bar and had great service. The food was really tasty as well. We got the fish dip, grilled mahi sandwich, and seafood pasta. Can’t wait to bring guests here!

Went in early for lunch on a Tuesday. Greeted quickly, seated quickly, drink orders all in good time. I ordered a Spinach and goat cheese salad with grilled Mahi, tablemate ordered the seafood risotto with side salad. Restaurant was not crowded and people around us were seated with plenty of space between tables. When the food arrived we were presented beautifully plated food that was ornamented with fresh orchid and artfully arranged Dalits of cheese, fig, and goat cheese puffs. The taste of this salad was simply delicious. Bright flavors of the dressing and figs contrasting with the tartness of the goat cheese and the savory grilled mahi. My table mate’s seafood risotto came with a fresh house salad full of veggies and lightly topped with dressing. She said it was some of the best risotto she had ever had- chock full of fresh mussels, chunks of a variety of seafood. Delicious! The dining experience was a true delight and the wait staff and kitchen staff apparently take pride in their job, because it shows! Well done! Food arrived

It’s always a shorter wait than they tell you, the place is beautiful, and food is always great just like the service. It is so refreshing to have somewhere local to frequent that does it right every time! Celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday this time with my granddaughter who is already a fan but have celebrated my other children’s and many Sunday brunchs, lunchs, and dinners.

Our first time at Frigate's. I ordered the fish and Chips. It was good. My husband ordered the burger medium well with fries. Service was great.