Ocean Grille — Restaurant in Melbourne

Ocean Grille - Beachside Melbourne - 3 Stars. It's hard to gain inspiration to write witty reviews when there is nothing that stands out about a restaurant. The Ocean Grille is inside the Hilton Hotel, Beachside Melbourne. Just because a restaurant is inside a hotel should not scream average. In fact there is a restaurant inside a hotel in Orlando that has made my Top 5 in the United States List. Anyway, the Ocean Grille is run like that episode of the Lucy show where the conveyor belt keeps spitting out candy faster than Lucy and Ethel can box it. Chaos with lack of direction. My server, Chris, was a charming fellow from the islands. I only mention this because while he was prompt and courteous, he was completely unintelligible. Besides, service is not part of the score anyway. Ordered eggs Benedict, home fries and pancakes. The cakes were fluffy and actually resounded with flavor, which is rare for a plain pancake. The eggs Benedict had a tangy hollandaise sauce that was appealing. I abroached the egg and the yolk was runny as it should be. The muffin was toasted properly. The home fries were red bliss and were sautéed and seasoned adequately. Of the four main Beachside hotel restaurants this was the best. The dining room was also the cleanest and most contemporary. If you are looking for a change up in your breakfast routine try the Ocean Grille. Otherwise, Big Boy says, there are better...

Well to those that are from here like us or those of you that are visiting DONT GO! What was once a landmark for excellence is a mere fact in the wind. Open at 4p to take reservations for 5???? How chic. Whatever happened to serving food and drinks to locals and tourists during the day and night and appreciating us overpaying for the same food we can get at Bobby's at half the price?? Bobbys The Tides and Pomodora should be your first choice. Save the Ocean Grill for your Tennessee grandmaw or your European clients. Tell them that their fannypacks are more recognized than a couple hungry locals that have been dining here for years. The Ocean Grill has finally reach a position of prestige known and understood in a way only New Yorkers can. Enjoy the view and the high price but locals love Bobby's and the Tides. Goodnight Ocean Grille and enjoy the Yankee dollar minus the Southern...

What a disappointment 😒 First, the actual restaurant dining room was closed so I had to eat in the bar. Next the shrimp was frozen not fresh so I didn't order that. The crab cakes I was told was made in house so I ordered a crab cake sandwich. The sandwich was mediocre at most and I am still hungry so I will order something to be delivered. I had reviewed this menu online prior to staying at the hotel and was very excited to try it out. What a waste of money and time. Lastly the waiter left much to be desired. There were not very many patrons in the bar yet my water became empty and stayed that way for a while. Also I had told the waiter that I would order a drink after dinner and again I had to wait. This is not what I would expect from a Hilton property especially one that is oceanfront. Fresh seafood and great...