Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 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. read more

Ocean Grill - Escargot - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Stopped in for dinner with the family and had a great time. The interior is really fun - dark wood adorned with colored lights. It's a cool spot to check out. Our server Christine was phenomenal - honestly one of the best server's I've had at any restaurant. She was super kind and friendly and great with our 4 year old. We ordered some iced teas and lemonades to start (all good) and then entrees, which come with two sides each. I got the red snapper special, which was served over angel hair pasta with crab meat on top. It was excellent! Very flavorful - the crab was almost sweet, and the fish was just so good. As sides I got a Caesar salad, which was solid, and creamed spinach, also tasty. We ended up being too full for dessert, but had such a great time. Definitely have to check it out if you're in the area! read more

Ocean Grill - Red snapper (pun not intended) - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

This is an updated review. I have been going to the Ocean Grill for many many years. I go with a group every Christmas to see the beautiful decorations. People should go at least once just for that! This year, I would say the food was absolutely outstanding. I had the stuffed shrimp, baked potato, and asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Everything was delicious. The food was very hot and very well seasoned. The crab made stuffing actually had quite a bit of crab meat in it, and the amount of food was plenty full. The dessert was a praline berry basket, filled with raspberry sorbet, berries, and vanilla ice cream. I'm usually not want to order dessert, but when Albert the waiter brought over the dessert tray, I had to try it. Speaking of the waiter... He was fabulous. He was attentive without being annoying. And he was very efficient. Kudos to Albert. He had to deal with 12 women with separate checks, and he did it effortlessly and with a smile! I recommend The Ocean Grill highly. It just keeps getting better. read more

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I have come here for 48 years! Same standards today as 1978! Historical building on the beach with ocean views! Bar service and large parties too. Today service with Daphne! Parking ample set aside for Ocean Grille! Food excellent. Mahi and grouper sandwiches special, pecan rice and had Mediterranean seafood chowder read more

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Went here with a big group. Accommodated us perfectly. Took our reservation ahead of time and seated us very quickly when we arrived. The ambiance is nautical and classic. Dim lighting for a nice evening meal and an incredible view of the water. Great seafood selection with a beautiful presentation. Enjoyed the cocktails and appetizers, including anything from salad to crab and shrimp to clam chowder. Everything here is done well. 5 out of 5 recommend. read more

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Best fish and chips...whether it's Good Friday or Happy Monday. 3 lightly fried fillets and delicious fries and home made coleslaw complimenting the fish. Stephen and Matt were doing double duty in the kitchen...always the best.Martina and Eddie behind the bar making the drinks count! read more

We go to Ocean Grill every time we visit Vero Beach. This is a gorgeous restaurant RIGHT on the ocean. I love to order stone crab when it's in season! Year round, the menu has tons of great options - we particularly love the Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Homemade Onion Rings, and Fresh Fish Dinner. The service is always excellent! This is a true Vero Beach gem. read more

Ocean Grill - Dining at Ocean Grill. - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

The Ocean Grill is always excellent. The service and the food are exceptional. I have been there numerous times, and I will continue to go there when I am in Vero Beach. read more

We had a nice dinner at Ocean Grill like always. We only waited 10-15 mins. I had the surf & turf, rice and salad. The sirloin was excellent. Calamari appetizer. Lava cake for my Happy Birthday. My sister bought shirts for her grandkids at their gift store. The waitress was excellent, very caring and attentive. Nice night! read more

Ocean Grill - Ocean Grill on Weds at 6:00pm - it's pretty packed, we're waiting to be seated. - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Most important: The grapefruit martini was the best cocktail I have ever had in all of North America, South America and Europe. (Now encouraged to travel all over Africa and Asia just to see if it is best in the world.) Order the coconut macadamia cheese cake: Have angels danced on your tongue? They did on mine. The portobello sandwich is an excellent alternative to any burger. Perfectly cooked. Waitstaff: excellent. View: perfect. read more

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Overall, I had an excellent experience at the Ocean Grill in Vero Beach. The location is hard to beat, with beautiful views of the ocean and beach just steps away. The restaurant sits right on the water and has a timeless, old school charm. The space has wood everywhere, a nautical decor, and a classic coastal vibe that feels relaxed. You can tell this place has been around for years and knows exactly what it is doing. We started our evening with a drink at the bar, which had a nice energy. The bartender was friendly, efficient, and clearly experienced. It was a great way to start the evening. The cosmo and IPA we had hit the spot. Once we were seated, the service continued to impress. The waitstaff at our table was equally attentive and made sure we were well taken care of without hovering or rushing us. To start, we ordered the shrimp cocktail, which was fresh and served chilled with just the right amount of kick in the sauce. For the main course, I had the blackened grouper, which was flavorful, tender, and cooked just right. My companion chose the scallops, and those were also excellent and perfectly seared. We ended the meal with a blueberry cobbler for dessert, which was warm, rich, and generous in portion. It was a super finish to a memorable dinner. Ocean Grill delivered across the board with atmosphere, food, service, and setting. It felt like the kind of place locals trust and visitors are glad they found. I would absolutely return, whether for a special night out or just a really good seafood meal. This was one of the nicer dining experiences I have had recently, and certainly one of the better seafood meals I have enjoyed in a while. read more

Halloween!! Will never be the same!! Perfection all around perfection! The spread for the butter Delish! The house dressing Delish!... Escargot DELISH!... The fish guess what Delish!!... Dessert Delish!... The cast of characters amazing!! All the staff dressed up for the guests to vote for. It truly is a night to remember. If you can't make it Halloween, just make it! You won't be disappointed of this iconic local restaurant, and the view... delish too! ***if you have noise issues, request an table away from the main dinning area, and enjoy!! *** read more

Ocean Grill - The Alcove... Sunset reflecting off the ocean. - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Went recently. Prices went way up and service was horrendous. Food took forever. Whoever made changes FAILED. This was our go to with guests, oh well! read more

Old charming rustic looking interior. Great soups - try the A+ French Onion or clam chowder. Turkey on rye very good but a little less turkey than normal. Onion rings - generous portion. A tad overdone but still good. Service is always excellent. Thanks Kief!Early arrival gets you a window table with a close-up ocean view! read more

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i'm sure this restaurant doesn't need my review. One of the premier restaurants in Vero Beach. Especially love their roquefort dressing on their salads, love all the food I have ever tried here. You can't miss no matter what you order. read more

I'm writing this review of the Ocean Grill with a heavy heart, as our last visit has passed. We were tasked with honoring a relative who lived a full life in Vero Beach, Florida, and passed away just before her 96th birthday. It was our responsibility to scatter her ashes in the ocean, so she could join her husband, and we also had to close her villa. The Ocean Grill was a favorite spot, offering stunning ocean views and delicious food from a wonderful menu. The cocktails are fantastic. Since it was our last visit, both servers, Agape and Brittany, were amazing. Our final meal included escargot, pompano, creamed spinach, yams, grouper, key lime pie, and espresso. From that point on, there's nothing calling us back to Vero, but the Ocean Grill will always be in our memories as a fantastic restaurant. Thank you for the years of excellent service. read more

The atmosphere was a unique blend of iron, wood and glass elements. The culinary experience was tasty; the filet was excellent, and the blue cheese butter served with the dinner rolls was a a must try. read more

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I didn't know what to expect as you never do when ordering any kind of fish dinner. Had the Grouper and it was the best fish dinner I'd ever had. It ruined me for ordering fish at other restaurants. read more

This is the single-handed best prime rib I've ever had in my life. Knife was optional, and the seasoning was out of this world. I don't know how anybody would order anything else to be honest -- unless of course they ran out! Which according to our server, was a normal occurrence because it is so popular. Get there early (we were there about 5-5:30) and get yourself one! Our wait staff was fantastic. Parking can be a bit of a bear though! Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Ocean Grill - Prime Rib - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Nice view. Average food. It was nice but just fine from a food perspective Seems this is more popular if just in for holiday. Try at lunch for view but not going again for dinner read more

Excellent food and service. We've been going for over 30 yrs. They make everything perfect.

Disappointing Key Lime Pie. It had absolutely no trace of lime flavor. The entrees were over-priced -- $50 and $60 for local grouper, mahimahi and snapper. The entrees came with 2 sides, but not the Stone Crabs Entree. I was charged extra for my side of rice and side of cold slaw. What a rip-off. read more

Highly recommend the Ocean Grill Bar. Brenda and Jeff are the best, very welcoming, friendly and funny. Brenda made the best Mai Tai and Margarita. Old school ambiance with solid cherrywood bar and driftwood panels. The view from the bar was spectacular. Super fun place with delicious drinks and outstanding service. Don't miss this one. read more

Ocean Grill - Mai Tai, Oceanside - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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We had a party of six adults and had a reservation for the private dining room. Everything started off well, but another group had the other table in the "private" room. They had two small children (one in a highchair) and the kids were reasonably well behaved; only one loud screeching incident, but I thought that the room was supposed to be "adults only". I guess it depends on who you know! What ruined the evening for us was one of the adults vomited at the table!!! The staff quickly cleaned the mess up, using a strong bleach spray and that smell was almost as bad as the vomit. The only consideration we received from management was two free drinks and we had to had to get the manager's approval for that! I will never again darken the doors of the Ocean Grill. read more

My husband and I dined here about 3 weeks ago. The restaurant seems like the formal dining option in the area, though it seems more beach formal and the decor is very random and eclectic without a consistent theme. The restaurant is huge and the views and noise level of the table levels vary. We sat at table 22 which was more private and much more quiet, which I loved. They serve you bread at the start, which included their tasty blue cheese spread. My husband got the pasta primavera, which he loved. I got the French onion soup, which was below average and left much to be desired. Service was attentive. We finished with a chocolate cake, which was tasty but did taste very much like a boxed cake. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. read more

A unique restaurant that reminds me of typical Florida with its stained glass hanging throughout the dining room. The service and food are upscale. All of our meals were excellent but my favorite was the escargot appetizer. read more

Ocean Grill - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Love this place! Not only a landmark restaurant in Vero Beach but the food is very good (great selection of seafood, specials and cocktails) and service is awesome. We come here every time we are in Vero Beach. read more

A decent place with some history. Lots of fried stuff, with a few healthier options mixed in. Food was generally good. Service was good. It's really about enjoying the ambiance of this old school seafood restaurant with friends and family, right on the water! read more

The food, service and ambience are all good and the menu selections are plentiful. I had lunch there and the food was great but keep in mind, they stop serving lunch at 2pm so get there before. The service is attentive and they have all kinds of sandwiches right thru to entrees and some killer desserts. They also serve drinks for those that are inclined. For Vero Beach the prices are reasonable, simply put, if you want cheap eats, Vero is isn't your kind of place unless you eat at Mulligan's but I wouldn't let my dog eat there. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Vero Beach. It has the absolutely best setting right on the ocean, what a spectacular view, wonderful service and food fitting of such fine surroundings. We had a big group this evening, celebrating a family birthday, and it seemed like everyone other than two of us, selected a completely different entree, allowing for each of us to enjoy a wide sampling of shared food. I started with the Caesar salad, and it came loaded with anchovies, just how I like it. For my main course, I had the seafood pasta, and it was loaded with fresh spinach, fresh clams, scallops, shrimp and crab. A lovely white sauce, complemented with more than a hint of garlic of course. For any entree you get two sides, and I went with their signature spinach soufflé and potatoes. Our service was tremendous, as you are accustomed to receiving at the Ocean Grill. If you've never been, you should give it a try, though be aware reservations are not accepted, except for large groups. read more

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It's yummy for lunch; finally went for dinner. It did not disappoint! Service was great; tequila cosmos were perfect. I split with another, we shared prime rib and two lobster tails. Prime rib was soo delicious, tender and tasty; lobsters were nicely cooked really small for the price tho. I had the stuffed Potato which was delish. Onion rings are perfect, great size, crisp and yum!! The place is Florida beach and really comfy casual nice. Great place!! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our 45th anniversary at Ocean Grill. We truly enjoyed the ambiance and ocean view! We got there early and enjoyed drinks at the bar and snagged the best view of the ocean for dinner. The food was delicious! read more

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This place is amazing! The service is top notch! Get there early (4pm) to place your name on the list. Well worth waiting for them to open at 5. The wait staff lines up and escorts you to your table (if you're lucky by the window with an awesome view). Beautifully decorated with beautiful woodwork and an assortment of lovely chandeliers. From the time I was seated, they were very attentive to every need and question I had. I ordered the clam chowder, wedge salad with imported Roquefort blue cheese dressing and crab stuffed shrimp. My tastebuds were wowed! Delicious!! And then they presented the most amazing tray of desserts made by a wonderful pastry chef-I ordered two to go! If you're in the Vero Beach area, this is a must. They've been in business for 60 years-they have everything perfected! read more

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The vies are amazing, the ambience is vintage, coastal, beach vibes. The service was fantastic, very attentive to our needs, checking in every 10 minutes with several walk-bys making sure they were available if we needed them. The food was very good, the duck was superb, the crab au'grauten was packed full of crabmeat. Make sure you save room for dessert! read more

We came to Ocean Grill in October so they had the whole place decorated for Halloween. We enjoyed a few cocktails at the bar before our table was ready, the whiskey sour that we had were good and the view was lovely of the beach. We ordered the steak which was cooked to perfection with mashed potatoes and a side asparagus. The service was decent, the place was very busy so it did take a while to get our food and drinks. Would definitely like to come again in the off-season and hopefully get seating by the windows so we can get a nice ocean view. read more

Ocean Grill - Oct 22, 2023 - Seafood Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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As always, food, service, and ambience was terrific! One of our favorite restaurants!!!!

Go here instead of mulligans. Food was amazing and so was the service! Our server was very attentive and nice. I can't remember her name, but it started with a P read more

We met relatives there for a birthday dinner. It was halfway between Orlando and Port St Lucie. It is right on the water in Vero Beach. Our server came immediately to get the drink order. They have a nice menu. I ordered the blackened chicken Oscar with crab and bearnaise sauce over pasta. I had the house salad and creamed spinach. I had originally ordered mashed potatoes as a side but changed it to the salad. They brought the potatoes anyway. The salad was very good. The blackened chicken with the crab meat and bearnaise sauce was good. It was just warm. I didn't eat the pasta. It was also just warm. I had the potatoes which were very good. The creamed spinach needed seasoning. One person ordered stuffed shrimp which was very good. He had the same complaint about the creamed spinach. The other had a filet. It was cooked perfectly. The side of fries were cold and the amount was small. The other person went for the appetizer of shrimp cocktail, which were big and very good. She ordered a beet salad which was disappointing. Hardly any beets and the dressing wasn't very good. She only ate half. She also had steamed spinach and mushrooms. Which she liked. We were celebrating a birthday so we split a piece of Baileys chocolate chip cheese cake, which was very good. Everyone' enjoyed everything except the beet salad. The place had a rustic atmosphere. They have a gift shop in the front which was well stocked for all age preferences. The server was very good. He kept the glasses full. Our table was near a window with a full view of the water. read more

We ordered, our 50.00 plus dinners, we received our salads, then waited over a half hour for our 6 dinners of which, we're all barely warm. Steaks were burnt and dry, filet mignon, dry and over cooked, potatoes, were definitely days old..So disappointing such a beautiful restaurant to serve such bad food. read more

Long overdue review. I was reminded from a photo from Summer of 2018, of the great time we had here. The restaurant has beautiful views, well done delicious seafood classics and superb service. Not to mention a good cocktail list. From the photos/menu, everything still looks the same as I remembered. It's difficult to find these types of restaurants any longer which also reminds me of the waterfront restaurants in NY and Long Island from my youth. read more