Zap Squad review: Grill 192

By Heath Chapman

Special to Metromix
January 14, 2009

 

Zap Squad review: Grill 192
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What: Grill 192, "your island oasis in the center of town," owner, Phil Isan said
 
Where: 1212 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne; 321-727-3636; www.myspace.com/grill192
 
Hours: Grill 192 is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
 
Entertainment: Grill 192 has several TVs to catch all your favorite sporting events, as well as live music scheduled during the week. Below is a breakdown of what else Grill 192 has to offer or will soon be offering.
•Monday: Karaoke, starting Feb. 2.
•Tuesday: Ladies night
•Wednesday: Bike night, 7 p.m.; live music from noon to 2 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
•Thursday: Live music from noon to 2 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
•Friday: Live blues and jazz from noon to 2 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
•Saturday: Live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
•Sunday: S.I.N. Night, 8 p.m. to close, service-industry workers receive a 20 percent discount off their check with proper ID; live music on the patio.
 
Food and drink: Grill 192 has a large selection to choose from including fresh mahi, fresh salmon, wings, wraps, specialty burgers (black angus, mahi tuna and fresh salmon), sandwiches, soups and salads, to name a few. Lunch specials available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bring the kids out on Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m., they eat free. On Wednesday, enjoy 39-cent wings and $2 domestic pints. On Thursday try $4 mojitos and Cuba libre. Join the fiesta party on Friday and receive $1 off nachos and quesadillas, as well as margarita specials.

Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 p.m. to close Friday and Saturday. Enjoy two-for-one martinis Tuesday and tropical boat drink specials on the weekends. Grill 192 has 16 tequilas, 25 rums, 24 vodkas, 8 single malt scotch, 17 drafts, 9 craft, bottles and pitchers including Kalik, Red Stripe, Dos XX, Negra Modelo and wine.

Atmosphere: Grill 192 has a nautical theme with fishing memorabilia from the Bahamas and the Keys. A marlin and fishing equipment cover the walls. Family photos of fishing trips from the Bahamas are proudly displayed throughout, each with its own story. The wood work is amazing with the bar, tables and high back booths made of mahogany and teak. Grill 192 has 3 bars to choose from: the Salon Bar and the Trophy Room Bar, both inside, and a Cockpit Tiki Bar outside on a covered patio deck.

Crowd: On the night we went, Grill 192 was hosting Gator Nation and Gator fans of all ages were out in numbers cheering on their team in the National Championship. The crowd was loud, excitable and rowdy, but what could we expect since this was a big game? There were free swamp water shots circulated with every Gator score, and fans were eager to celebrate. Grill 192 offers good times and is definitely family-friendly, so "meet at the grill and chill," Isan says.

Cover charge: Never

Ages: All ages

Smoking: Yes, on the full service patio.

Dress code: Come as you are, flip-flops and shirts required.

Parking: Plenty

Other: Full menu served until closing. Take out, delivery and catering available.

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