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Fried Fish Platter

seafood platterIf you are a regular at Charlie & Jakes then you already know about our delicious BBQ meats like ribs, chicken, beef, turkey and more. But did you know you can also get sea creatures at CJ?

We offer a delicious fried fish that you will really enjoy. Grab a side of hush-puppies and slaw to go along with it. Maybe some nice cool cole slaw as well.

Wash down your delicious fish platter with an array of soft drinks or adult beverages. Charlie & Jakes offers a full bar. We have beer, wine and top shelf liquors.

Deserts

After your main course why not try our Key Lime Pie? It is mouthwateringly delicious. Not a fan of the Key Lime? Try one of our other delicious deserts: [Read more…] about Fried Fish Platter

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Have You Ever Had the Burnt Ends?

Delicious BBQ in Melbourne FLThe name “burnt ends” doesn’t sound very appealing does it? After all anything burn can’t be good, right? Well, the name may not be the best but the dish is out of this world. So, what are burnt ends?

It’s simply the end pieces of a smoked brisket. They are covered in a delicious sweet sauce and served hot. And they are DELICIOUS. You can find them on our menu under appetizers.

Origin Story

Several BBQ hotbeds take credit for being the first to serve burnt ends as a separate dish. One very credible location is that of Kansas City, Mo. A website based there seems to have a lot of information regarding the sweet treat and even refers to it as “Kansas City caviar”. Although, that same website says the popularity of the dish is on the decline. In Melbourne Florida, however, we have not found that to be true. [Read more…] about Have You Ever Had the Burnt Ends?

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Non-Meat Options

vegetable dish at Charlie and JakesCharlie and Jake’s is known for our delicious smoked meats. We have what many in the area consider to be the best smoked ribs in Brevard County. People also love our smoked chicken and pulled pork. But not everybody is a meat-eater, and we understand that. This is why we offer vegetarian options.

One of our most popular non-meat items on the menu is the SWEET CAROLINE VEGETABLE PLATE. It consists of Sweet Potato, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Sun Dried Tomatoes, & Small Garden Salad with your choice of Garlic Toast or Hush Puppies.

Some other items which are vegetarian-friendly are the salads. The ARUGULA SALAD is a favorite. This salad features Fresh baby arugula, shaved red onion, candied pecans, quinoa, seasonal apples, olive oil, & blue cheese crumbles, served with 2 hush puppies. Other salads we offer are your standard garden salad and Caesar salad, ie., Romaine lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, croutons tossed in Caesar [Read more…] about Non-Meat Options

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Not Just BBQ

Have you been to Charlie & Jake’s Beachside lately? If you haven’t then you should stop on by and see what we’ve been up to.

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Check out these tasty bites next time you visit.

Some folks may just think that C&J’s is a BBQ spot. They think of our delicious slow smoked St. Louis ribs and our BBQ sandwiches. They think of half chickens and smoked turkey slices. But there is much more to choose from!

Our premium salads knock it out of the park. Along with our popular garden and Caesar salads, you can choose from an arugula salad, Bama deli salad, Burrata Caprese salad or our BBQ chicken and grilled chicken salad.

Have you ever had pork nachos? These things are all the rage. They are comprised of tortilla chips with cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeños, our signature queso, tomatoes, green onions, & sour cream.

The pretzel and beer cheese seems to be a favorite of our regulars. Some folks just come in and order the pretzel & beer cheese as well as a beer to hang out and chat. And we love this! [Read more…] about Not Just BBQ

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Do You Know About Fried Chicken Thursday?

Fried Chicken in Brevard County
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Is there anything better than good home-style fired chicken? It is the food of the south and enjoyed by the masses too. That’s why we feature fried chicken every Thursday, all day long!

With this in mind we decided to put together a short blog on the history of fried chicken as we know it. Here are some interesting, some might say ‘amazing’ facts about fried chicken.

Invented in Scotland

Sorry Kentuckians. The practice of deep frying chicken in animal fat was first done in Scotland. Immigrants brought this tasty way to cook chicken with them when they came to the USA. [Read more…] about Do You Know About Fried Chicken Thursday?

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Our Dining Room is Open!

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Charlie and Jake’s Beachside is open for business. You can come inside, sit outside or pick up your food at the drive-through. Our delicious BBQ food is waiting for you to eat it.

As the economy begins to open back up after the Covid-19 quarantine, Charlie and Jake’s is at the forefront. Our sanitation practices are to the highest levels. All Tables Will be at the CDC 6ft Distance. And the entire staff will be wearing masks.

What does all this mean? It means you can enjoy our delicious BBQ again. It means you can get out of your home and come enjoy being in pubic again while eating a delicious meal. [Read more…] about Our Dining Room is Open!