Cute ambiance, excellent service, and delicious food made for a great dining experience. The steak…read moresandwich was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the Buffalo mac and cheese had just the right amount of spice. We started with the cheese fondue, served with crusty bread, fresh apples, fried potatoes, and veggies. For dessert, the salted caramel fondue was the perfect ending, with fresh fruit and plenty of other treats for dipping. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a cozy date night spot, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Not as good experience as when we visited three years ago…read more I walked in and was ignored. I asked I was to seat myself and a customer at the bar said yes. The server who finally came seemed friendly. We ordered unsweetened ice tea. We asked for refills and received them once. The rest of the meal, we had an empty glass. I was quite surprised they never asked if we wanted another refill. Then we received the bill. We were charged for the first set of refills. Guess I'm glad we didn't get more refills. I travel a lot and this is the first restaurant that charges for tea refills. We were quite surprised. Slow service Charged for ice tea refills and nothing told us that. Food was still good Not sure if we will come back next time we are in town.

Unbelievable!! Fantastic!! This is what a dining experience should be. I was greeted warmly and…read moreseated immediately with my reservation. I knew the food was going to be good because they were jam packed on a Tuesday! They have a large variety of specialty cocktails and a full bar. I enjoyed a specialty drink and then switched to prosecco. My server, Sarah, was outstanding and provided top notch service. They start you off with a yummy sweet cornbread service. I ate too much of the bread! For my meal, I started with the steak tartare and it was excellent, high quality beef. I then moved onto the chargrilled oysters which were a 1000/10! Amazing flavor... the blend of the butter and 3 cheeses was perfect! I then had the best pork chop I've ever eaten in my life. They brine it for 24 hours in a sweet tea mixture... I was thinking that would taste weird or sweet but it was neither. The chop was simply the most divine, juicy and flavorful pork chop I have ever consumed. Words can't express the deliciousness! It was 10000000/10. The chop was paired with the best grits I've ever had. I take grits seriously as a southern woman and those were magnificent. Restaurant was very clean. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The manager worked the room all night attending to guests and making sure everyone was happy. I highly recommend and will absolutely be back!!

Ok, this was supposed to be an upscale experience. The service was excellent. That said, we ordered…read morethe steak tartar for an appetizer, the chalaza was still attracted to the yoke. My husband got the duck and the skin was the crispiest he ever had, but the duck was slightly overcooked. My grouper was slightly overcooked as well, and the coconut rice was not flavorful enough. The limoncello cake was lovely. We know we are in Florida,we are from Arizona, the covered patio was not cool enough to be enjoyable, and that's were we sat. We should have planned better and got a table inside.

After living in Vero Beach for nearly 3 years I really REGRET not coming here sooner. The food is…read moreabsolutely sublime! The atmosphere for a date night was just perfect. After a long day of preparation for Easter for 3 daughters we needed a moment for us, before the next days celebration. We had the back room to ourselves and it was just perfect. I just had to say, my husband loves to cook for me, especially short ribs and a beautiful brown sauce and he is amazing at it. Well, this blew him and I both away. Also, the skewers were something out of this world. There is an article about them in Vero Mag. This place is a secret we want to keep to ourselves but a place with this much talent is meant to be celebrated. Ohhh and the Short Rib Rangoons! Thank you curfew for giving to very busy parents a couple hours to just connect and enjoy a wonderful place. We cannot wait to come back again. We had Short Rib Rangoon, Bubbly Crab & Artichoke Dip, steak skewer, Deviled Eggs, & a main Short Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Curfew Gravy.

The ambiance is uninspired. We didn't eat, drinking was our…read morefocus. The music was good! :) The place was clean for sure. Prices were on point for the local market. We left because the bartender, Dillon I believe, was uninterested, a bit rude and completely lackadaisical in my informed opinion. In this case we had one and moved on across the street! You can trust me, I was in the business! ;D

The Food was BOMB raw oysters were delicious no grit or dirt so good def will be back again.read more

*INITIAL REVIEW*…read more Today, my family and I celebrated Mother's Day given the fact one of my sisters and I would be too busy to celebrate it on the actual day. Ergo, we made a trip down to Vero Beach and had fun at both McKee Botanical Gardens and the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA), both which got stellar reviews by me in the past. In between both locales, we were hungry and needed to eat someplace local. I had some suggestions, but my mom was in the mood for seafood. As a suggestion from reviews, The Crab Stop of Vero Beach was ultimately decided upon. I have to say, I am happy this restaurant was suggested because it is very good. Even though an address is provided, The Crab Spot of Vero Beach (which I will shorthand simply to Crab Spot for the remainder of this review) is located on the southside of the entryway into Royal Palm Place, one of the many extensions leading out into the water near US-1, but this one is known for the Royal Palm Park at the end. Initial display, decor, and ambiance has the stereotypical local dive bar look with elements showcasing they specialize in seafood, and the little bits of rustic flaws adds a bit of character for what they are. I would not expect such a look for a high-end restaurant, but this works for a local place on the river. The chairs squeeked, the table wobbled a bit in which the waitress fixed with some coasters, and the plates were chipped. No problem at all. There was even outdoor seating in the back bar-style which gives you a nice view of the canal that leads to the river. It was high sun, so we opted for the air conditioning. Now we move on to the food. I have to say that the majority of our food was really good, and when you adjusted to what you are eating, it was top-notch. Key word, however, is the "majority." The good: the hush puppies basket as you get 10 hush puppies that are lightly-seasoned with 1000 island sauce. If you eat one, it is probable you might think it is light on seasoning. However, they are small and finishing all 10 won't be a problem. The flavor builds with each hush puppy, which was smartly done compared to what most seafood places do: give you like two to five hush puppies of large size and high flavoring. The wings, however, used a hot sauce that was mostly vinegar. This ruined the wings for me, and if my stepdad ordered 20, he'd be eating the majority of them. Everything else was top-notch and delicious. Altogether, my family ordered the Fish and Chips, Mahi Sandwich, Fried Catfish Sandwich, Sea Scallop Snack Pack, and the Crab Cake Dinner. Details for each dish in the pictures. On a sidenote, the restroom was okay as in clean and stocked, but not the best-looking restroom I seen. Maybe the "character" could have not be extended to the restroom. Ultimately, I am giving Crab Stop four out of five stars. I do enjoy a good "mom n' pop" place as I prefer to support local and small, but since this is the only time I went, I can't justify a five-star rating until they prove to be consistent. I will be back as there is another park just south of this business that has geocaches that need to be found AND I may also try to hide a traditional letterbox here. But take note for a local seafood stop, this place is good to go.

We were on vacation and decided to go and have dinner at the Ocean Grill. Our waiter, Andrew, was…read morevery attentive and knowledgeable. He answered every question we had about the food. I ordered Mahi with potatoes and creamy spinach. Everything was delicious except my partner's rice tasted terrible. It appeared that it was cooked with water that had a funky taste to it. They should taste the food that's coming out to the customers. The menu is very pricy. Expect to pay $250 for two people. They also have a cute gift shop... very pricy as well. A T-shirt costs $28. A chime that we saw there was $65 - we found the same chime on Amazon for $25. I did end up buying a small gift for my daughter.

Taste: 5/5 Value:…read more3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I've gone to the Ocean Grill a few times and what really stands out is the overall atmosphere. It's such a beautiful spot, especially during the holidays when they really go all out with the decorations. The ambiance is hard to beat, and the view alone makes it worth the visit. The food is consistently delicious and well-prepared, although it is definitely on the pricier side. It feels more like a place for a special night out than an everyday dinner. On our most recent visit, the only downside (besides the prices) was that there was a very long wait time to get our food. Still, the setting and overall experience was positive so I wouldn't be against another visit.

Service above reproach Food outstanding Just how a diner…read moreshould feel. Counter service available. I wanted mashed potatoes instead of grits. Not a problem and they are real mashed potatoes. We will be back.

Service was a little slow, but the food was good and the prices were good. The interior is a bit…read moredated. You might need to park in the street, in front of the restaurant.

Creativity, ambiance and excellent service equals the epitome of fine dining and relaxation!read more

Fabulous hidden gem. I'm staying nearby for work and took a quick look at Yelp for great places to…read moreeat in the vicinity. I'm so happy to have discovered this place and will definitely be back when I return. I wanted badly to try one of their desserts but couldn't manage eating another bite, since I ate every single morsel from the burrata starter and the entire pork chop plate. Truly delicious. The pork chop was incredibly moist. The service was spot and the host and server were both very attentive. The setting is nice, the front room (where I sat) is a little dark But only because I didn't have my glasses and struggle to read without them. Highly recommend The Oar and will be back. Thank you for a lovely dinner!

We enjoyed a drink and light appetizers on a recent trip to Vero Beach…read more First, my skinny margarita was delicious - one of the best of the whole trip. Next, we enjoyed fresh oysters and the smoked fish dip. Sitting outside at the bar listening to love music was a wonderful break in the day.

Employee attitudes improvement. More attention to cleanliness. Food ok but sometimes over cooked…read more I'm going to give it one more try