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Brevard Eatz
Never A
Dull Moment
At Off The Traxx
Off The Traxx In Downtown Melbourne
No More “Mel-Boring”
By Heike Clarke
For a decade Off The Traxx has been a buzzling
establishment in downtown Melbourne. There
is so much going on it has become a community of
its own. Young or old, hipsters, sports fans, families
with children, dog owners, foodies - no matter who
you are or where you came from, Off The Traxx will be
your home away from home where you can eat, drink,
listen to music, play pool billiard, meet other people
and have a grand ole time. And then it was time to
remodel. Now, one year later and after a $200,000 investment,
Off The Traxx has rebuilt its rest rooms (best
bathrooms in downtown!), installed a new floor, has a
brand-new kitchen and a new state-of-the art HD TV
system with the biggest screens around and a clarity
that puts you right into the games. And let’s not forget
the ever-changing menu that features everything from
appetizers to sandwiches, wraps, pastas, salads, tacos,
a variety of burgers, and - not to forget - a pizzeria
that serves the best pizza in town, not only in the
dining room but also through a window to the pedestrians
on the street. Indeed, Traxx - as the patrons
call it - is a lot more than any regular restaurant. It’s
become an institution.
One of the most common complaints about places, mostly
chain restaurants, is about slow service and a non-caring
staff. Not at Off The Traxx! One of their signature features
are the young, friendly, upbeat and fast servers and bartenders.
Patrons feel always welcomed and very soon they know
your name. You become part of a big happy family without
attitudes. Satisfied customers tip well, and the wait stuff
knows it, and you can hear the bell ring a lot to announce a
good gratuity. Traxx thanks its loyal patrons with a point rewards
program that’s very popular. Many drink specials are
available, all day Happy Hour prices on Tuesdays, Wednesday
is Ladies Day and Night, Thursday is College Night,
and whenever the train drives by Off The Traxx announces
them with a set of flashing railroad lights inside the restaurant
and a $4 Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire shot.
The Caboose outdoor bar is newly remodeled with new
tables, chairs and a classy design. There’s live entertainment
from Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6:30pm
and you hear some of our finest local musicians perform
here regularly, among them our beloved Chuck Van Riper,
every Friday in June (hint, hint). This is a place where not
just the bartender knows your name but patrons know one
another and are happy to get together on a regular basis.
With a seating capacity of over 350 people Traxx is the
perfect place to get big groups together. They regularly host
corporate parties for Harris, DRS, Rockwell, Chamber of
Commerce functions and more. And in the time leading up
to Christmas those parties seem to be daily events. There is
nothing the Off The Traxx management cannot handle with
excellence.
42 - Brevard Live June 2018