I confess that Rhonda's Seafood, located off of Royal Palm Pointe ( just off Route 1 here in Vero Beach, FL), is...without fail....a true home away from home! Firstly, we've known Rhonda for YEARS now. Some 10 plus years or so speaks for itself, yes? Truthfully, her expertise in seafood is clearly seen in the acquisition, preparation and ultimately the sale of her products! Walking into her location for the first time is a revelation of sorts, for one is struck by the absolute CLEANLINESS of this business, no small accomplishment when one considers how difficult it is to keep surfaces sterile as possible here in the Deep South, seven days a week! Secondly, while you are taking everything into consideration, surely enough, you spy the countertops absolutely loaded with local goodies galore! Truth is, Rhonda sells much more than seafood, and a quick look 'round will reveal all manner of things you'll seek when consuming say fresh crab or other selections that go hand-in-hand with seafood itself. Take, for instance, the handy freezers that are also online here to investigate further. If one, say, has need for the uber fresh salmon, or pompano, or grouper, or halibut or CHILEAN SEA BASS.....(love this fish so much, I naturally capitalize it wherever I travel!! LOL), Deal is .... there are more surprises waiting for you as Rhonda smiles towards you and speaks with all manner of grace and know-how. (This Southern Lady is an absolute joy to talk with! It IS true that Southern hospitality is unmatched in this Nation, and Rhonda is proof of what it is that I so mean! ) Alas, there are freezers awaiting your full-on inspection this very moment! Filled to the "gills" with frozen delights, you'll see for yourself whereby fish or crab or lobster (sometimes) are made available at approx. 30-40 per cent LESS than what they'll cost if you're buying fresh! Let me absolutely CLEAR on one point here and now: when I say "fresh", I mean literally "just off the dock fresh"!!! Go ahead, see (and smell) for yourself! As you already most likely know.... television shows featuring Emeril LaGasse, Jacques Pepin, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Giada De Laurentiis, Rachel Ray (both ladies are perennial favorites of mine!) and ...say..... Christine Ha......all have explained to us that freshness with seafood is not only key to a great tasting meal....it is VITAL to know without shred of doubt that what Rhonda prepares and sells is completely healthy and the best quality available! Her own Mama and Papa ran a seafood business for MANY decades and imparted a lifetime of knowledge to their daughter who has done an AMAZING JOB of it too!! In all manner of honesty, Rhonda's operation is geared to upscale and middle scale buyers.... but don't be discouraged if you have low funds! She has often spoken to me about how some people aren't aware of the GREAT seafood found in the freezer sections, a huge help for those who do not own a vehicle and must walk or bike to the store and back. The fact that the items are frozen gives the buyer time to get back home without incurring dangerous salmonella counts, etc etc. It's ALL good, folks! So, to summarize...from the get go, you'll find HIGH QUALITY here, with items for all spectrum of clientele. You'll find the smiling owner who is genuinely glad to see you each and every time you stop in! And the quality of the seafood is OUTSTANDING. This part of town where the store is located is UPscale, but Rhonda remains completely dedicated to being down-to-earth in all of her dealings with the public as a whole. Indeed, you instantly get a feeling of being "family" here, pronto tonto is the word! Great quality while making new friendships for life is what you'll find at Rhonda's Seafood.... tell me, what is that you've got on your dinner plate this evening? (Smile!) read more