*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.

The service was fantastic and the smell was just amazing. It a place you can go back and backread more

Best seafood market the most amazing salmon, crack and fish dip I've ever had fish is delicious and…read morecrabcakes. Everything here is top-notch. Their peanut butter pie is the best I've ever had

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.

Well maintained establishment with seaside decor, stopped in for wife's B Day crab feast, seafood…read morebisque was delish, along with the raw oyster's fresh & ice cold, wife had 1lb carb boil & I had 1lb headless shrimp boil with potatoes & corn on the cob. Portions were generous, fresh & steamed to perfection, spice levels were as ordered one mild & one hot. Service was great, if you're in the mood for fresh & well prepared seafood stop in & say hi, I don't think you'll b mad u did...

The service was very good. The prices were very reasonable…read more The food tasted good. I thought that the Fried Clam Strips were a little overcooked but still tasted fine

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.

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)...

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!!

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.

Our first time to Chive in the 3 years we have lived here! Excellent casual dining spot. We went…read morefor Happy Hour and shared Korean and Swordfish tacos, Smashburger and Cocktails. All freshly prepared, plentiful, and delicious. Met Mark the manager who welcomed us and stopped by our table to see how we were doing. Waitstaff was pleasant and efficient. Great seating inside and out and conveniently located off Indian River Blvd. We will be back and recommend to our AirBNB guests as well!

Very interesting spot. Unique menu with everything from Asian noodles to fish to wraps. Pricing is…read moretypical for the area and it was not very busy. They have regulars at the bar for that drink and eat. The mahi/scallop cakes had a bit too much filler for my preference and left me feeling a little gross. Bartender was a typical male bartender... Overall confused by the food genre but glad they had TVs for the Phillies game and served their food quickly.

Always a great dining experience Everything on the menu is…read moredelicious We had a chance to meet the owner and hear the story of his restaurant journey

Flames is situated in a strip mall and you would never know from the outside what they have to…read moreoffer. Our first time here we were actually impressed. Great service and the food is excellent, so much flavor! Even the rice was worth mentioning! We ordered mezzes to start with, they were beautifully arranged and served with triangles of thin pita bread. The Baba Ganoush was so delicious that we ordered an extra dish. For entrees we ordered the vegan Kafta. It came with a nice salad and was such a generous serving that we all had leftovers to take home. While this is not a cheap restaurant, we thought it was worthwhile. There is no outdoor seating but ample indoor dining.