i LOVE kilted mermaid. great food, lots of delicious drinks, SO cute inside (& outside) - love the…read moredecor and vibes, kind and competent staff, fabulous live music... and it's a wonderful safe space for anyone! definitely a must-do if you're in vero!

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!

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!!

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.

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.

On a road trip to our annual FASRO conference at the Trump Doral in Miami; with a Sunday layover…read morein Vero Beach, lead us to a breakfast spot called the "Waterfall "restaurant. First impressions upon entry gives you a homey vibe with kind people who seem to be regulars. The restaurant is clean, spacious and well maintained. The waitresses attended to us immediately and the wait to be seated was minimal. I ordered the meat lovers omelette with hash browns and wheat toast, and Dawn ordered the Greek omelette. The establishment was full and busy, but we only waited about 10 minutes from seat time to service. Our breakfast came out hot and well prepared and everything tasted great.. We were both please with our meals, and happy we found the waterfall.

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!

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.

Stopped in at 7:00 on a Friday night while traveling North and it was packed. By 8pm most patrons…read morehad cleared out, so we gather this is more of an early dinner kinda spot. If you want an eclectic- large- menu with fresh seafood and not stuffy vibe- this is your spot. Our server, Deb, was delightful. Simply perfect as far as service. We started with Oysters and onion rings. Couldn't say anything negative about their onion game and oysters were fresh. I prefer mignonette with mine, but this place is a cocktail sauce and crackers kind of spot. No prob. I had the fresh salmon "in the weeds" style. It was delicious. I've had a similar dish at a much more upscale place and this one held its own. My husband had the fish cakes and it came with fish and scallops in a crabcake style set up. They were also very good and very fresh tasting not fishy at all. We decided to take home dessert because we were so stuffed and Deb was kind enough to pack it all up for us with her infectious smile. Key lime pie- filling was excellent ratio of sweet and tangy but wasn't a fan of the crust. Seemed to have a hint of allspice or something unique that we picked up on but wasn't preferred. Peanut butter pie was classic and a 10/10. We saw several people with other dishes, like the taco salad or the fresh fish island style and they all looked amazing. The taco salad was massive and looked delicious. If you are looking for a casual spot with good food, great service and a good drink selection. You can't get much better than this.

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.