*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.

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

This place was awesome. We came with a small group. Friendly staff. Nice looking place. I cannot…read morebelieve I forgot to take pictures of the food, but I did attach this month's menu. It seems they change the menu monthly or so. So that is cool. This visit's coolness included some bread with butter. Odd you have to pay for that, but good for the price. I was a little put off by being charged, but at least it was good. Some of us had the Quattro Formaggio Fettucine with chicken. Delish. Like lick the bowl delish. I had the tacos. So good. Everything worked on it. The fish was nicely blackened and perfectly cooked. Nice job. We can't wait to return next time when the menu changes. Awesome concept and lets your chefs be chefs. Well done.

Great presentation of dishes Mahi, Falafell, watermelon…read moresalad and dessert Great flavors prepared perfectly Order was executed properly Easy to recommend to others All of this takeout These people obvious are dedicated to everything they're doing and it shows Don't hesitate to go there or get the takeout it's excellent

My first Pho! I'll be back for more!! Great food!…read moreWife had veggie and I had read beef Awesome!

I highly recommend MAMA HUE for the WIN! Best PHO EVER!! I have ordered so many items and each one…read moreare outstanding and FRESH. My go too is Vegetarian Pho broth but I add chicken. There are so many layers of flavored and aromatics in this broth. I have tried to replicate it several times and I can't beat them! The pad Thai chefs kiss! I've ordered over 10 times and they have always been consistent! Perfect mix of healthy quality comfort food! Also I order an extra broth when feeding my kiddos, the portions are very generous. Well done!!

Great price. Tried their quinoa salad this time. Excellent hot and cold mix of perfect vegetables…read more Had a glass of wine. It's very casual and feels like Florida. Order the donuts.

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.

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.

Wow, what a great surprise this place was!…read more From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a smiling hostess who went far beyond simply welcoming guests. She seemed to be everywhere at once--our water glasses never dropped below half full, dirty plates disappeared almost immediately, and she checked on us throughout every course. She is truly a great employee and made our dining experience exceptional. As for the food, we started with the flaming cheese. It was perfectly crispy, and the fresh lemon squeezed over it at the end was a fantastic touch. For my entrée, I had the lamb with ratatouille, and it was absolutely amazing--packed with flavor. The harissa served with the pita bread added a nice kick and complemented the dish perfectly. My wife ordered the shaved lamb, and it was clearly not the typical store-bought variety. It tasted house-made, and the flavor was outstanding. We finished with the baklava, which was excellent--super flaky, not overly sweet, and filled with natural honey flavors. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with outstanding service and delicious food. We will definitely be back!

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

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!!

We had a delightful dining experience at The Tides. The service was excellent and the food was…read moreprepared particularly well. The prices were reasonable. The location was very good. I highly recommend The Tides restaurant.