Tried to have dinner at this restaurant. It is Wednesday night at 5:53 PM and there wasn't a car in sight, the place was closed. Don't understand, I have never seen this restaurant open in the past 10 years. Are you in business. read more

I do not say this lightly, but this place made it onto my top 5 restaurants in Vero after just one meal. It's an unassuming, small, restaurant that is easy to keep driving by, but it has some of the best food we've eaten here. Your best plan is to arrive for opening at 5pm unless you want to wait to be seated - it fills up quickly after the doors open. Parking is ample for the size of the establishment, and the dress code is casual. The duck wings were wonderful. Everything you could want with crispy skin, plenty of meat, and a sticky sauce that is flavorful and not too spicy. The shrimp and grits are the best I have ever eaten, and I've been to many of the landmark restaurants in New Orleans. The spice level is really on point - warming, but not too hot - with plenty of shrimp and sausage. Grits perfectly prepared, and the whole dish was swimming in delicious broth. Simply perfect. Their tuna tacos were also delicious with a generous amount of sushi-grade tuna perfectly seared. My only complaint is that the meal we enjoyed was so delicious, it's going to be difficult not to order the same meal over, and over, which would be a shame because everything we saw coming out of this power-house kitchen looked amazing. read more

The service was great and so was the food! I would recommend this restaurant. Great Drinks!

I'd been by here million times and wasn't sure it was open. We finally stopped in and it's thriving! Nicely appointed menu with nice offerings of chef prepared entrees. I chose crab cakes for me, she had the tuna tacos... it's a cool almost Cuban vibe. Dessert was amazing! (I have a picture and recall it involved ice cream and a caramel topping but unfortunately don't remember what it's called.) Service was great, menu offered cool fare, def a spot to hit again and try the next thing on the menu! read more

Chill & Grill - Bars Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

My daughter and I drove about an hour south to meet with visiting family for dinner at Chill & Grill, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing from the moment we walked in. We arrived roughly 30 minutes after they opened. When we came inside, the woman sitting behind the host podium didn't acknowledge us at all. I finally said hello and mentioned we were there for a table. Her response was, "Sorry, they just stormed the castle." I wasn't sure what that meant, so I asked how long the wait might be. She simply said there were no more times available. After driving an hour to get there, I asked if she might have any suggestions for another place nearby where we could have a nice meal. Her response was just "no." The whole interaction was incredibly odd and unwelcoming. After making the trip specifically to come here, it was frustrating to be dismissed so quickly with no effort to help. Based on this experience, I won't be attempting another visit. ***it has since become a running joke between us whenever a situation makes no sense, we just say, "Someone must have stormed the castle." read more

The brisket was too soft and tasteless. Who wants to eat meat that tastes like mush in your mouth? The snapper seemed like it was too old and maybe frozen too long should have been flaky, but was tough. The yellow rice was uncooked as was the green beans. read more

Sooo glad we finally tried this place out! Food was great, shrimp and grits, brisket, salmon BLT and BBQ brisket flatbread, all was very good, good portions, and the staff was very pleasant. We didn't leave room for desert which all looked good, but we will go back. read more

This is a great local find. Prices are reasonable. The menu is limited which in my opinion is a good thing. The service is friendly and professional. I had fresh snapper with a delicious sauce and relish. All fresh and freshly made. No drinks. Just beer and wine but nice choices. My wife had a burger. Cooked perfectly. Talked with the wife owner. Husband is the chef. Amazing place. It's a must try. read more

Food and attention excellent and very friendly and great service Definitely going back

Shrimp and crab dip appetizer was very good, served nice and cold with nice bread pieces. My dinner was Chicken Pesto Pasta and it was served hot and steamy and was delicious. Our friend had the Shrimp and Grits and said the best he's ever had and the Red Snapper that his wife had she wouldn't stop praising it. To top it all off we had 4 spoons and the toffee crunch something or other and it was delicious. A Great dining experience. Will go again soon. and the Service was very good too. read more

Wonderful waitress! First time EVER I received a glass of ice on the side with my SavBlanc wine! Without ASKING! SMALL DETAIL THAT WAS A HUGE BLESSING! Food was excellent! Been back again & will continue! Not a large seating area, but didn't seem to matter. The night we went it was very full and we didn't feel squished! Food all came out in very decent timing as well. Definitely GO! You will not be disappointed! A gem of a restaurant! read more

Excellent food and service. I recommend the braised beef and beet salad. Wine selection curated to suit the menu. Friendly, quiet vibe.

I just went there with my 85-year-old mom to have a farewell dinner. We loved it! My mom and dad were regulars and the place has still got the magic. It's casual and a little bit funky. Very friendly and knowledgable and helpful staff. The food was delicious from start to finish - creative, great variety, perfectly prepared (we had the tuna tacos and pork shank). We don't drink alcohol anymore so can't comment on the beer or wine offerings. The desserts are home made! read more

We went there to have dinner and it was closed on a Thursday night. It was supposed to be open. Have had food issues in the past and my husband begged to give it one more try. read more

This is one of my favorite go to spots. You feel like you're At someone's home from the friendly staff to the coziness of the restaurant. You haven't lived until you try the duck wings!!! read more

Grilled Ribeye ok taste fat steak grilled good needs more trimming first good food..great ambiance great service the stew was killer ! Good needed to be trimmed better good fast service but fat steak was more than expected.. not cooked as ordered . read more

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We actually made it inside for dinner tonight without a wait. Last time we attempted to have dinner here, there was a 1 1/2 hour wait, so we left and found somewhere else to eat. The building has nice curb appeal. Once inside however, there is very limited bar seating, and the dining area is quite small. So many people crammed into the tiny space makes it very loud and you have to shout across the table to hold a conversation. Our server, Brian, was efficient but not very personable and seemed agitated to have to repeat himself to tell us about the specials because we simply could not hear him over all the noise. He did nothing more than deliver drinks and food to the table, take our plates before some of us were finished, and deliver the bills. He wasn't interested in any personal exchanges to make us feel particularly welcomed. Not a great table-side manner. House wines are $8/glass, they do have beers on draft, bottled beers, and a full bar for cocktails. The menu is fairly limited but offers nice selections. Our entrees were good, however overpriced for the amount of food received on the plates, especially the tuna tacos which came with no sides; just two small tacos with minimal ingredients. $25 is just too much to ask for 2 tacos. The person that ordered these at our table, left still hungry. The overall dining experience was just okay. There were just too many people stuffed into a limited dining area making it loud, stuffy, and warm. For the entrees offered, there are other restaurants in the area that offer the same or similar menu items that are as equally good or better for a 1/3 less on the prices &/or offer more generous portions. I was hoping to be exceptionally wowed, but it just didn't happen. read more

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I'd tend to 3.5, but not an option. It was overall ok. We were greeted by a super kind and friendly host, made us feel very welcomed. Service at the table was so so. The waitress was nice and friendly and happy, but she didn't check on us, offer more water, nor ask if I wanted another beer. I had to ask her for condiments. They weren't offered. The disappointing part was the dirty walls. The entire length of both walls we were adjacent to had dirt and splatters on them. Seriously. Pretty wild to finally be in there after having heard so many good things about the place and the walls were dirty right next to your table. . I think it's time to take all the decorations off the walls, clean them and maybe do a fresh paint job too. Positive... the shrimp/grits were good and the Sebastian Stew was REALLY GOOD! read more

Positive experience. Small restaurant, there's more parking than there is seating. Hostess was friendly but a bit confused. We sat at the bar bc there was a 30 min wait. The tables are close together, not a lot of personal space (same goes for bar seating). The bartender was friendly & on top of the specials. He offered recommendations & great conversation. The food was really good & timely. We ordered the specials, the menu is a bit limited. The key lime pie is made in house & was delicious. They have beer & wine, so I got champagne. Clean establishment. The prices reflect the fresh well prepared food. I honestly don't think I'd visit again bc on the menu I only saw fish tacos appealing. They don't offer a full bar & the seating is too tight. read more

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Nine months later.........One of the things about going back to a solid 5 star restaurant is the expectation of another quality experience. And Chill and Grill did not disappoint. On a Saturday evening we brought along another couple who were first timers. We were greeted at the hostess station by the front house half of the married owners. Csilla (think Chill-uh, hence the restaurant moniker), is animated & outgoing. We were seated promptly. It wasn't overly crowded. Tim, our pleasant and knowledgeable waiter, took our drink orders. When he returned he shared the dinner specials and took our orders. We started with another order of those steamed clams ($15). Ahhh. The lightly salted buttery broth, the tender clam meat. The bread. Still wonderful. The appetizer of Asian duck wings were sauced in a mildly spicy sweet glaze. Grilled and quickly fried, the meat was crispy/charred. The wings were dotted with sesame seeds and sprinkled with chopped scallions. Delicious. Our friends nodded in agreement. I ordered the restaurant's popular dish; Cajun shrimp and grits with andouille sausage pieces ($23.99) On a bed of creamy white hominy grits, the chef ladled on six large peeled shrimp and 1/4 rounds of sausage in a mildly spicy Cajun seasoned broth. Those flavors are time tested and the chef's interpretation did not disappoint. My wife and our friend both ordered the Chicken pasta ($21). Rich creamy cheese sauce with pesto coated penne pasta and pieces of good sun-dried tomatoes. Sliced grilled white meat topped the bed of pasta. Both proclaimed the dish as very good and my sample tasting added to their vote of approval. Finally, the fourth diner opted for the evening special of a smoked cattleman's NY strip steak ($34.99). This was the showpiece dish at our table. The 14 oz cut was allowed to wear a fat cap to enhance the smoke and grill treatment. The result was a mildly smoked and grilled cut of beef that was eye-rolling delicious. The oak smoke was the seasoning, sans some salt and pepper. It was ordered at medium rare temp and leaned to the rare side but was wonderfully tender. Served with truffle fries and grilled asparagus, it is a must try if you're undecided on an entree and it's a special on the menu. Another tempting special I had to bypass was the smoked turkey pot pie ($22). Close but....next time. No room for dessert but we know from our previous visit that our expectation of an outstanding dessert would be confirmed. Chill and Grill has found its place on our list of favorites. read more

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Have visited this roadside bistro a couple times since our initial review. It is consistently very good. A modest menu and some nice specials. We love the duck wings appetizer and the warm brownie sundae is a great way to finish the meal. It is a little small and noisy but the service is excellent and it is always a delightful, unpretentious night out! read more

Chill & Grill - Duck wings appetizer! Wonderful light spicy sauce! - Bars Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

We love going there! Food is delicious and service is great! A very comfortable place for casual dining. Menu is always changing and interesting. read more

I live over the bridge and frequent this place often for dining in and takeout. I always have a good meal. When my Mom was struggling with cancer and a bit picky about her food, they were extremely accommodating and never seemed disturbed by it. I am truly grateful for how they treated us during that time. Mom is no longer with us; but I can still frequent this restaurant with great memories. (And great food and service!) read more

I have been in the food industry for my whole life Very few times do you come across an establishment where Everything is truly on point. I moved to Sebastian in 2019 & was fortunate to discover this treasure! What is good-Everything! Great flavors, wonderful pairings, dishes you can't duplicate. I worked for a chef in Fort Lauderdale that had the ' Midas ' touch when it came to cuisine, it's Here as well. Bravo! read more

Went here for my birthday and it is always a great vibe! Food was 10/10 and service is amazing as well! Owner always makes us feel at home. You just try the steak and the toffee cake dessert. I dream about that dessert every day read more

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Great food and friendly staff. Interesting dishes but the tables are a too close together.

Love the vibe of this place and the food was delicious. Will return and will share our rec with friends read more

This cozy little restaurant is always hopping, and for good reason--the food is always outstanding! While we love our snowbirds, it does create a challenge for us locals to get a table at this place. However, the wait is always worth it. We've never had a bad meal here. From their shrimp and grits to their steaks to their fish dishes, the dinners are always prepared to perfection. Even their hamburger is out of this world! This family owned and operated restaurant is so delightful. And they make the best peanut butter pie. Give this place a try, and you will not be disappointed. read more

I don't know what happened but I ordered the grilled NY steak, and it lacked flavor. I am pretty sure they used to smoke the steak, and then grill it, but now it's just grilled and to be honest, not worth the price tag that comes along with it. So disappointing. My friend ordered the crab cakes based on the past reviews but she said she they had too much breading, and were just OK. Dont think we'll return. read more

One of Vero's best. US Route 1 roadside restaurant with great entrées, appetizers, desserts, and bar. Known for its short ribs and steaks, but everything on the menu is terrific. I had the shrimp and grits and it was phenomenal! Deep rich spicy flavor. Also had the Sebastian stew which is like a jambalaya. very delicious. They have a variety of salads, flatbreads and the most delicious calamari fries. The owner, Sheila is very nice. Her husband is the chef and her kids also work here. You will love it. It's great to be home at last, and the perfect way to celebrate! read more

Chill & Grill - Shrimp and grits. Yum. - Bars Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Very attached to this place due to the fine food and outstanding service. It doesn't look like much from the road but the setting is very convivial. A few specials like steaks and brisket. We want for the shrimp and grits which were terrific. I had a delicious snapper. The dessert was excellent. read more

Wow...A very pleasant surprise here close to home! I can't say how many times I have driven by but unfortunately never stopped. I had time to stop by recently and was impressed with a very well thought out menu with some very enticing choices from fresh seafood to wild game. The crispy duck wings were tender, flavorful and not greasy. The Sebastian Stew was packed with flavor and the andouille sausage was legit. I lived in Louisiana for a while and appreciate the team at Grill & Chill doing it right. Very friendly and prompt service is a warm and welcoming atmosphere...Highly recommended you swing by this friendly family run establishment and show them some ! read more

Chill and Grill is amazing. The food is all kids of awesomeness. Super great shrimp and grits. Mac and cheese was great. The Mahi was good. Burger was fantastic. Pasta was fabulous. We are going back soon. Did I mention the shrimp and grits was fabulous!! The service was right on too! read more

First of all, the waiters and waitresses were SO NICE! We felt immediately welcomed upon entry, not to mention the food was amazing! The duck wings were delicious and super Meaty, the pasta had excellent flavor and the shrimp and grits were off the chain! I had been wanting s&g for a long time now and chill & grill did not disappoint! Definitely returning! read more

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Amazing local restaurant for super food with an amazing menu. We really loved the wedge salad, the Sebastian Stew, and the crab cake special! Wine and beer selection was great too, good service. Definitely recommend and will be back in the spring! read more

Very nice staff. BUT, ordered two burgers (take go) medium rare. They were near charred rubber and we weren't given any utensils to eat the sides or napkins to clean up. They were also like $15-16 each.... Would not recommend read more

Everything was great! A small place & casual, the food & service was the best!, we did have to wait, but usually we go earlier than most!

We love this place! Seriously, the staff is phenomenal and the food is amazing. Dtw the smoked and grilled ribeye or new york or whatever they're serving f. Beet salad is a great starter. Key lime pie is perfectly sour. Atmosphere is the best. Absolutely love this place! read more

The food is delicious. Only wish they had more options on the menu. Everything is plated quite nicely and cooked perfectly. The service is great, small restaurant. Ambience is casual and friendly. read more

One of the best restaurants in Florida. Family own and run. Make sure to get the calamari fries. Fresh fresh fresh! Don't skimp out on desert either, they are always making something special. read more