O-Grill is a Vero staple. If you've never been, you've gotta go! It kinda stinks that they don't take reservations for parties less than five, and if there are four of you, you either go right when it opens or be prepared to wait. The fish is always excellent and fresh, and the sides are great. Portion size is appropriate. You really get "just enough" and don't need a "to-go box", unless your appetite is just small (which is nice. Why serve too much food that won't be good the next day?) read more

Old-school classic restaurant that is always great . Unfortunately they don't take reservations so you need to get there early, but we don't mind because we like to have a drink at the bar. The lemon drop martinis are always on point. Service is really good there this time we had Susie as our waitress and she couldn't have been nicer. They recently changed their bread and they now have rolls and they were delicious! The menu has a variety of seafood and meat dishes. I really enjoy the meat dishes. This visit I had the prime rib, which was delicious, Husband had the ribeye which he really enjoyed. My parents had the seafood pasta special which was really good and loaded with a lot of seafood. Prices are a little expensive however, for every entrée you get two sides, so I think it evens itself out. We didn't have room for it but the desserts there are amazing. read more

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Pretty awesome, divey, locals type of spot! Sat up at the bar and had a great conversation with the bartenders. I could tell that this place was full of locals. It was warm and inviting. Loved their Halloween decor as well. We had the clam chowder and a couple of drinks. They were definitely not light on the alcohol pour! Love that! The chowder was decent, but not outstanding. Onion rings were good. Would definitely be back to try the grouper sandwich. read more

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The location was great, our table was along the oceanfront windows. Our service was impeccable and the food was outstanding, except the shrimp in the pesto primavera was quite overcooked. We enjoyed our evening and will certainly visit again. read more

Stellar crusted snapper! The atmosphere is so enchanting as it displays maybe artifacts from Vero's founding days. The blueberry muffins are the best anywhere. The Pinot grigio painted really well with the snapper. The service was fine. I do love this restaurant read more

Beautifully decorated for Halloween!! We started with the App Special, Escargot, garlic, mushrooms and gruyere cheese, great start!! We loved the blue cheese spread and fresh bread. Blackened grouper and seafood st jacques were equally delicious. Our server. Antonio was great and attentive, as was the bartender in the back bar, and the server with the cat ears!! Obviously a great place to work and with good people!! read more

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Got there at opening time and was told it was a 2 hour wait while looking at an empty restaurant. They only take reservations for large groups so I am not sure who was going to fill up those small tables. Went to another fine dining establishment 1/2 mile a way and had a fabulous dinner. read more

This place is by far the best restaurant I've eaten at since I moved here. It sits right on the beach with windows that face it so you can see the waves crashing in and the moon over the sea at night. The atmosphere hits you when you walk through the door with the way they have it decorated it will take your breath away especially at Christmas time. Pick from booths, table and chairs, or you can eat at one of the two beautiful bar, it's all good. As for the food Omg every bite is so wonderly delicious for the the main entree to the dessert and, make sure you get one of many deserts. It pricey but, you get what you pay for right,? I highly recommend this place you won't be sorry except if you can't go back all the time. read more

The bread and crackers were delicious! The crackers are addictive (in a good way). And both are even better with butter.

Great food. And service. The ambience is amazing. They decorate for Halloween and Christmas. The place is great for parties. Birthdays anniversary. Even a date night a must place to vist read more

Thee best restaurant dining experience we've had in years! Ambiance - AMAZING! Service - AMAZING! Food?? WOW! We had a dark ginger cake for dessert that we both couldn't get enough of, but we tried so many things - exquisite fish, Coquilles St. Jacques, all kinds of seafood, GREAT onion rings.. on and on. But it was genuinely MEMORABLE. Packed, as well!!! read more

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Everything was 5 from the views, the food to the service! We had the burger, escargot, seafood dip!!

Mediocre food way over priced. Rather cook at home.The waitress had and attitude like she was doing us a huge favor.

This is one of those 'stuck in a timewarp' restaurants that you don't see too often anymore. It's like being transported back into the 1970's when things were fun, cozy and fine dining meant red pleather boots, brass railings and a mebu with French classics like duck and trout almondine. This place is so quirky and unique and cozy, it's no wonder you need a reservation most times! It feels like Starsky and Hutch could come walking in with two blonde dates, wearing bellbottoms and velour shirts with wide collars. Was that Jack Tripper and Mr. Furley in the back kitchen causing mischief? Everywhere you look in this restaurant there is salvaged stuff. Doors, windows, suits of armor, etc. It's so fun just to wander. It reminds me of a more grown up version of The Bubble Room in Captiva, FL. Just a fun place to be and unapologetically old school. Another cool thing ... it's right on the beach and you can watch the waves crashing into the shore from the window seats. (I'd almost rather look at the restaurant!) The menu is pretty vintage/eclectic too. Lots of dishes from past days ... and seafood. They have a local fish special and a lot of other specials. You start your meal with crackers and a homemade cheese spread. Then, the salads with homemade ranch dressing or homemade rocquford dressing come out. Followed by the meals ... I ordered the duck because that is what they are famous for. It's very good! I probably wouldn't order it again but glad I tried their signature dish. Everything else that came out for other diners looked fantastic. I'd love to try the steak or the local fish special next time. The wine list is great and they have a few local beers on draft, which is a plus. They give you a LOT of food and you'll leave stuffed. No room for dessert here. The prices are fairly pricey but you get what you pay for and the food is good and the atmosphere is even better. I can't wait to come back. This might be one of my Top 10 vintage restaurants in the US, up there with Bern's in Tampa, The Bubble Room in Captiva and Musso & Franks or The Tam O Shanter in LA. Make sure to make a reservation and don't miss this time warp gem if you are in/near Vero Beach. read more

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Great atmosphere with lots of people. They took our reservation quickly, and we were put on the wait list. We walked over to the bar and relaxed until our table was ready. We were seated in about 30 minutes. It's not bad for just walking in. Waitress was super nice and explained the menu, and made suggestions. My Filet was perfect to the T. For medium rare, I have not seen better. It was cooked like textbook photos of how a medium rare steak should be. Super soft and delicious. They provided butter as a side, but I drizzled on a light amount. So good. Mashed potatoes. Same as mashed potatoes anywhere. They were good and not dry but mashed potatoes. Surprisingly, their table bread was amazing. Crunchy outer exterior, but SUPER soft and fluffy on the inside. Tried the garlic spread but preferred their normal sift butter more. Great meal for me. The shrimp meal was delicious as well and super flavorful. Excellent shrimp size. Very fulfilling. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area. It has the vibe of upscale, but there were normal practical people there, so we still felt right at home. You can't go wrong with a meal here and an excellent environment for friends or family. Hope to see you there. read more

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First off the ambiance was a quintessential trip into a fun family dining experience. The Halloween decorations were so fun and my kids would totally love this establishment. The bar has some cool views of the ocean along with big windows. Service was expedient and pleasant. Our server was a delight. Food felt over-priced and pedestrian. Unfortunately the $33 lobster roll--with mayo/shredded iceberg base--fell short of everyone's expectations leaving us all a little disappointed. A higher culinary bar for this place would make it unstoppable! read more

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We went on a Saturday afternoon in July, typically off season and was shocked how busy it was. Must say the restaurant was one of the best run restaurants in Florida. The whole staff was dialed in and worked together as a team. The lunch menu has only a few entrees as would be expected. Prices are fair other than the $7.50 for a Michelob Ultra Draft is outrageous. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with lots of dark woods and some cool stained place. Overall it was a great experience and we'll certainly be back but next time plan to sit at the bar which offers awesome views read more

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Good great views amazing service really on point everything can put together. Loved it

What a treat! This restaurant caught my eye because of its 80+ year history.. its great location, right on the beach, and it's a local favorite, reservations are a must. Our server, Jill was the best, friendly & very knowledgeable about menu. Everything was delectable, my favorite was the crab au-gratin, omg huge chunks of lump crab meat in a creamy, sherry sauce, did not over power the delicious sweet crab, second fav, stuffed shrimp. Family atmosphere, plus you eat watching waves break, doesn't get any better, highly recommend if you visit S Vero Beach. read more

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Really cool ambiance so many things to look at inside the restaurant. But the view of the beach was just so nice. The day we went ocean was blue. Sky was clear and sunny. Food was good We went for lunch. Our party had baked blue crab yum! I could've eaten 4 servings of this. Also had Jake's steak sandwich. Pretty good size. Broiled scallops, French onion soup, server forgot our blue crab chowder but it probably would've been too filing anyway. It was a really good anniversary meal. read more

If you are looking for an all around great dining experience, Ocean Grill in Vero Beach has to be on your list. The building that has called home to the Ocean Grill is a unique mix of prize fish trophies, antiques and classic photos with a view of miles ocean right outside the bar and dining room windows. A basket of classic crackers and accompanying butter and blue cheese butter await you in case you quickly need to take the edge off your hunger. The night we ate here, we had escargot, wedge salad, stuffed potato and Cajun grouper. An exceptional meal with wonderfully attentive service. Get there by 4pm to put your name on the waiting list for dinner which begins service at 5pm or you will be waiting for well over an hour. It is worth the wait however, so late or early, get a drink and enjoy an exceptional dining experience! read more

We chose to sit at the "2nd bar" which has a limited menu. As promised by the Host, the chicken wings were delicious. They were cooked perfectly and had a tasty Sweet Thai chili sauce. We arrived just before closing time so the bartender was visibly annoyed, but professional enough to fix us a drink and put in our food orders. My orange crush was perfect. I would go back again when we have time to try the full dining experience. read more

Took Mom here for Mother's day and was very hesitant after seeing the prices on the menu; however, sooo worth it! We only had to wait 10-15 minutes to get seated and had great ocean views. Service and food were both 5 stars. The escargot and grouper was amazing, but the star of the show was the Coquilles entree. Oh em gee...pure goodness! I would go back just for this. Ended the meal with creme brûlée. Again, everything was amazing and well worth the price. I'll be back!! read more

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Good view of the ocean and specials were great! Please ask for Ginny! She is our new favorite server! read more

Wow blown away, I read the reviews but wasn't expecting this perfect night, you need to come here! Every employee we have seen is happy to be here. The hostess, the bartenders, Bob our server. I even called over a manager Kyle to tell him how we loved our night. Kyle said the only reason he works here at Ocean Grill is to make the customer happy, serve good food with a great experience. Now onto food 1 single crab cake. Menu says 80% crab. No, I think it's more. You are not getting a better crab cake unless you're in Baltimore. One huge dessert tray made the choice hard but I went with the house special and it was delicious. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Ocean Gill is a really great ocean-front bar and restaurant. The ocean and beach views are dramatic, making a must-place in Vero to visit. They serve lunch and dinner and have a wide varied menu. I had several cocktails which all came with a decent pour of liquor and for my meal a jumbo lump "Crabburger" sandwich. It was a good sandwich with a really tasty crab cake though the word "jumbo" may be somewhat of a stretch. read more

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This place has gone downhill, prices are too high, the quality of the food is gone down. Our server was good but very disappointed with the food. The skewered beef and seafood, there was hardly any meat and seafood, and it was served on cold rice. The tenderloin was ordered medium rare and was brought to the table when the other diners were almost done, it was rare and sent back and came back looking like it was black and crunchy like it was thrown in charcoal, it looked awful and we asked to take it off the bill. The other filet ordered was unseasoned but cooked right. They must cook a bunch of them ahead of time because they are so busy, so they have just been sitting ready to serve so it's not served hot. The blue cheese served with crackers didn't even taste like blue cheese, it must have been mixed with cream cheese to stretch it out, cheap crackers were all broken. Very disappointed with dinner. The only thing they have going is the view if you get a chance to sit by the water. We'll never go back again. A waste of money for sure!! read more

The view was awesome. We had a wait to get a view of the ocean so we walked along the beach while we waited, so nice. Our waitress, Nina, was fantastic. She was super friendly, knowledgeable and just a great person. The food was fantastic. I've never had blue cheese with crackers but it was good! read more

Ocean Grill - Creamed spinach - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Let me state that the place was very busy on my visit.... Definitely overpriced for what you get I've dined all around the country on both coasts and I was in the restaurant business.. food was lukewarm at best small portions was not impressed... My daughter's scallop dish was barely cooked and was not like described on the menu... I know they don't care about my review because they have a million dollar business but you have to realize I was on vacation and I was super disappointed after waiting an hour and a half for a table.... Fortunately there's tons of restaurants in the Vero Beach area.. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here Sunday night. They seated us right away (though pro-tip; if you can get it ask for a window seat. The view of the ocean is lovely!), and our server Lisa was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. I had oysters as an appetizer (I had cut my foot on an oyster shell earlier in the day, and let me say; revenge was very tasty!), the crab au gratin (cheesy goodness!), and the chocolate-chip and Baileys cheese cake (so rich! I had desert for three days!) for desert. Yes, you should always leave room for desert, but they'll also show you a desert tray to re-rev your appetite when the time comes. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, the ambience is eclectic in a good and fascinating way (the restaurant has been there nearly for forever in Florida Years). I'm only sorry we only had a couple of nights in Vero Beach and only made it here one night. Definitely worth a trip back! read more

Ocean Grill - Oyster appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

The food was good,the food was good,best chopped salad I ever had.the food was fresh,great view,fresh seafood,great service

We had a nice lunch - lobster roll and peel & eat shrimp. Excellent service, food, and view.

My husband and I walked right in and was seated immediately and had our salads to our table within 10 minutes of us being there. We were sat where we could see the ocean it was a little darker than we are used to but it fit the atmosphere and bright lights would ruin the vibe! Our waiter Kieran was fantastic and very attentive. I will definitely return back before going back home. read more

The blue cheese spread for the crackers was a real surprise in a good way. My wife had the filet and I had the NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly. The waiter was very knowledgeable and super attentive to our needs. The decor is very unique as is the history of the building. We will be back for sure read more

What an amazing place to eat at! Although it may be considered on the pricier side, every single appetizer, entree, and desert my group tried were amazing! I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant itself as well, could see people of different ages enjoying themselves. Their service is amazing as well! They will help you package your food to take home on top of fantastic service! Would come here again on any occasion! read more

This place is highly recommended if you are in town for a visit. Warning though... it fills up quickly and they do not take reservations. We sat at the bar for an hour waiting to be called for a table. We enjoyed the time spent at the bar as the view & drinks are fantastic. Once seated we no longer had a view...oh well we enjoyed it earlier. Everyone enjoyed their entrees but I have to comment on the crab cakes. They are all crab meat with little to no "filler" and some of the best I've ever tasted in the US. read more

Always welcoming, great service and bar,if you love seafood, prime rib and the best Roquefort salad dressing ever, this is the place for you! Always fun and the ocean views are the best in Vero. read more

This restaurant does not care about good service. Do not go here. Do not ever come here they treat locals and people with money like crap. It is a tourist trap, and the food is horrific. read more

I can't speak for the food as we did not stay. When we walked in, a most putrid odor filled the place. Looked around to see the 70s dark, depressing furniture, then left. read more

A wonderful evening. The decorations for Halloween are over the top. Our server, Natalie is perfect, attentive & personable. Very helpful with suggestions. There were three in our party, three satisfied diners. read more