Great fresh food made to order. The queso, salsa and chips were delicious, better than any mexican…read morerestaurant we've been to in Vero! Salsa is prepared fresh daily. I had the Mediterranean Flatbread without the chicken, but took the chicken home as leftovers for the family. It was piled with artichokes, great quality kalamata olives, etc. The chesses with the pesto sauce and drizzle were a delicious combination! My son enjoyed the leftover chicken. Hubby had the Granny's Pot Roast. He was impressed with how lean the meat was and that he could cut it with his fork. The loaded mashed potatoes looked phenomenal. In addition to the food being delicious, the staff was wonderful. We had three different waitstaff checking on us throughout our meal. We watched them open doors for people coming in and leaving the restaurant. The restaurant also has a popular meal planning service. They rotate their menu monthly. This will definitely be one of our new go to spots!

Hard to beat this modern local spot. Service was attentive and friendly, helpful explaining the…read moremenu items. Monthly menu adjustments likely keep things interesting for local guests. The food was prepared quickly, came out hot and fresh, and was full of flavor. The only thing keeping this from a review is that I found the menu somewhat limited (one steak option, no burger, one seafood entree option). Certainly this is due to a rotating menu so what makes them special to others was a bit limiting for me. I'll definitely be back to check out future menu options!

Great place! Great selection of beers and more! The food is very good. I like the seafood pot pie!read more

What can I say about a place that is truly amazing from start to finish. My sisters visit every…read moreyear and this is their number 1 pick. We all love the shepherds pie here and it's hard to try anything else when you love that so much. The chocolate heath fondue is so wonderful and fun. Even my teenage granddaughter was smiling which says a lot. Servers are always excellent and accommodating no matter the request. Ambiance can't be beat. Make sure you attend on a music night. I almost left after the singer it became open mike and while I was waiting for my sister in bathroom they started and let's just say we had to find seats again because they were so good.

Loved all the dishes we ordered, sad we didn't get the full dine in experience but it was still…read moregreat for take out. We got the baked oysters to start and it was so cheesy and delicious. The beet salad was refreshing. The lettuce was a little wilted but not terrible. The rock shrimp pasta was flavorful and the seafood was very tender. Came with a big portion of pasta that I requested on the side. My maple duck breast was amazing. Big piece with crispy skin and juicy meat. The seasoning was right. The mashed potatoes were smooth and fluffy. It also came with a small order of bread and the cornbread pieces were great. I'm sure the dine in experience would've made everything even better.

So, this was not only one of my favorite meals in Vero Beach, but one of my all-time favorite…read moreMEALS. Atmosphere. Perfect. Food. Perfect. Drink. Perfect. Service. Eddy elevated our experience. Eddy, you are so incredible. KNOW that when you walk up. THANK you. The wife and I kept it simple. We split the oysters, the lobster bisque, and the 8 oz steak. All were INCREDIBLE. I eat oysters about 3% of the time my wife orders them, and I will say that I am glad to include theirs as part of my 3%. The bisque. Without boring you younger readers with Seinfeld-Lobster Bisque references, let me just say that it was amazing. I am a list person. A sports guy. I asked my wife, "where does this rank?" Reply? "I don't know, but definitely in the top three ever." I concur. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was an awesome presentation. We made a mistake by over-ordering on the desserts, but I don't fully regret it. I just like brownies. She got the key lime pie. If you are full, although the fudge brownie was awesome, do not pass Go, do not collect your $200, and just go directly to Key Lime Pie Jail. It was amazing. I don't mind spending a little more IF the little more is worth it. I could say more, but yada yada yada. This place is worth it, without a doubt. I highly recommend, and see you there (the next time I visit my mom)...

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

*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.

Drove all the way to the restaurant to be told they are out of Crab, Clams, Mussels, oysters! Fried…read moreclam strips and fish were options. How does a Crab/seafood place run out of everything. Poor management if they can't keep the main menu items in stock. Based on some other reviews, this is a common occurrence. We left without even sitting down.

I didn't know what to expect as you never do when ordering any kind of fish dinner. Had the…read moreGrouper and it was the best fish dinner I'd ever had. It ruined me for ordering fish at other restaurants.

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.

yes and always good experience ...great food and service is quick and thorough…read more Jim Caster

We had a blackened flounder sandwich with their home made chips and a grilled chicken sandwich with…read morefries for lunch today. It was very very good. Fresh. Hot. NICE. Very friendly and attentive. Five stars well done. I want to come back for breakfast soon!!

Everything! Quiet, excellent service and food convenient parking. Lovely charming atmosphere.read more

First time at the Oar. How many restaurants in Vero Beach at 7 PM has every table seated. The food…read morewas outstanding. The staff never stopped hustling.

The service was great and the workers were kind. Nice atmosphere and games while you wait. The food…read morewas delicious and reasonably priced. We will definitely go back.

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.

Great service. Lady at the bar was amazing…read more Started with the egg rolls. Gorgonzola cheese was strong. So if you like that kind of cheese you will love the egg rolls. For my main dish i had the tripletail picatta. Great crust. Amazing flavor. Green beans wete crispy and had good flavor. Substituted the potatoes with broccoli. Again, good flavor. Plenty of food. Especially for the price. Check this place out.

Best smash burger in Vero! Don't sleep on their soft pretzels and truffle beer cheese either:…read moredelicious. The vibes offer an upscale ambiance with a downtown feel. The service is a great, very friendly.