Ambiance: Beachfront restaurant (well, sort of beachfront as…read morea Beach in this area is closed off for a major rebuilding process) it's your typical surfer, beachcomber, swimmer type restaurant that you'll find in most oceanfront areas. Weatherford wood walls, outside tables under an awning. Inside tables are also available, although, why anyone would choose an inside table when you have a front row seat to the ocean is beyond me. Interestingly,, they have a few swing tables that you can rock back-and-forth while you eat. Not sure how many people will choose those "moving'" tables but, they're an interesting idea nonetheless. Service: I was provided with my choice of table. (I chose the swinging tables (I just had to try The experience of swinging while eating - which was actually pretty pleasant).I was seated immediately upon my arrival. My server whose name was Cynthia whose name tag said Helga (don't ask) served me quickly and with a smile. She came by several times to check on my needs but was never an overpowering presence. Couldn't ask for anything more with a server. Be warned, (which my server by the way did warn me about.), They charge an automatic 18% gratuity on the bill. Not a problem in my case as a service was excellent. The food: I ordered the mushroom and brie omelette. It came with a side of potatoes and I requested a biscuit. The was your typical omelette the plus being the tomatoes were super fresh but could've had more brie. If potatoes were combined with peppers and onions and we're nice and crispy of friends just the way they should be). Unfortunately they were out of biscuits (even though they have a biscuits and gravy dish). How you run out of SKU Ott's on a Saturday morning is beyond me. My tea was your standard black tea (they did not have steamed milk) served with honey. Interestingly, they didn't have a decent size cup so I was provided with 2 cups and two teabags. The bottom line: As with all my reviews, my (Customer so what) would I return? This restaurant is not in my top 10 but, if the beach was reopened and I wanted an oceanfront dining experience this could be a pretty good place to visit. The service was excellent. The food pretty good and the atmosphere great.

What a find! A great restaurant in an amazing location in Fort Pierce. We searched Yelp, which led…read moreus to the Island Beach Bar and Restaurant. It's adjacent to the beach. With the beach erosion, you had to walk around to reach the beach. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. There are several long picnic tables you can sit at, so we grabbed one. The food was really good. My son had the burger - he said it was probably the best burger he has ever had!! I had one of their lunch specials: grilled cheese and bacon - it was great. Of the 8 of us, each had something different, and there were no complaints. Service was excellent. Very attentive and kind throughout our visit. We did tend to stay longer than usual as the drinks were flowing. Thankfully, we were there during the week, so it wasn't crowded. I highly recommend this restaurant. I am so glad we found it and will certainly be back when I am back for a visit.

This place has such a hip cool vibe. The food is amazing. The service is fantastic and the musical…read morewas wonderful. This is truly hidden gem.

The ambience is welcoming with subtle lighting and great jazz music filling the room. The service…read moreis very friendly. We enjoyed the wine and an appetizer of a flatbread caprese. I ordered the shrimp tacos which we delicious. My husband ordered the special burger. Overall it was a great experience and I recommend the Blue Bird Bistro.

Madison is by far the best bartender I have ever encountered! She remembers you, plays amazing…read moremusic, has the best conversations, and has the highest level of service... All while making the best drinks you can get in Vero Beach! Paul, another bartender is also fantastic and the place is just a 10/10 overall

Casual atmosphere, very clean, comfortable seating. Cool fish tank that serves as the focal point…read moreof the room. Enjoyed our cocktails for fair prices. Busy but not too loud and intimate enough to have a conversation with ease. Would come again.

The food is absolutely amazing. Service was good. It's a small spot so you might have to wait.read more

Even with GPS not the easiest place to find but hint, it's in the Boat Launch parking lot…read more Nicest and most cheerful group of servers in memory. Our server Jenn particularly nice and very helpful. Made meal a lot of fun. Loved the food. In truth, we filled up completely off the appetizer menu. Recommended Spinach Dip even better than advertised with fresh chips. Fried Calamari as good as any. Bangin' Shrimp just outstanding with perfect amount of breading and great sauce Tuna Poke Bowl was a gorgeous and delicious meal by itself. Finished off with delicious Key Lime Pie as required by law in Florida. Lots of outdoor seating and fun divey vibe. And I'm sure when we go back soon the entrees will be awesome. They looked wonderful.

Lovely place in good location. Decor superb. The chap who served us was excellent. Great selection…read moreof wines. Highly recommended.

Wow wow wow!!!!! If you're looking for great music, great…read morebites, great people and amazing interior design then come to DOLLYS!!! You'll leave with smiles and maybe a new friend!

Beer & Wine I…read morehappened upon Vine & Barely as a result of popping into an adjoining business and having the luck of parking in front of V&B. As it was a Friday night, they had some live music which caught my attention, so I popped in to have a look. As the name implies, they serve Wine and Craft beers, I'm not much of a beer guy, so most of my review will be about the wine side of things. I grabbed a seat at the smallish bar and ha look at the offerings - the wine selection was definitely not the usual suspects (a pet peeve) and after a few minutes I was sort of not sure of what I wanted. The young lady working the bar stepped in and asked me what I like- I explained my usual taste profile - medto heavy body and on the spicier side of things and she recommended a Pinot Noir, which would I not have normally thought of - she merely said "you have to try this". She was right on the money with that recommendation. The wine was fabulous and the music was going on so I sat back and had a look around: cozy place with a good number of tables scattered around - I would think this is more of a date place or a night out with good friends. Definitely not a beer and shot vibe here. The beer side of the house is definitely a decent choice as well - if you like beer. They have 20-some beers available on tap or canned. Like the wine, they can walk you into a perfect choice if you can describe what you like. A couple came up to where I was sitting and ordered a charcuterie board, so I had a look at the small sampling of nosh items. I was considering the same charcuterie board but it turned out to be larger than expected when they finished making it for the folks that ordered it so I went for a smaller bite. The food offerings are all centered on meats / cheeses / pretzels and some desserts. They do not have full on entrees- so plan accordingly. All in all, a great spot- I have been living here for 3.5 years and yet, this place had escaped my attention. Not anymore! Definitely will put it into the rotation. Parking lot available

Vine & Barley is fantastic! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming with a great mix of people and a…read morevibe that makes you want to stay for hours. Their drink selection is excellent, craft beers, creative cocktails and a well curated wine list that never disappoints. Service is top notch, with staff who are friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. Whether you're coming for a casual drink, a night out with friends or just to relax, Vine & Barley hits all the right notes. Definitely a five star experience.

Paige and her partner run a wonderful wine bar and shop. She is very knowledgeable and specializes…read morein curating interesting small batch wines. Highly recommend--something different and special in Vero Beach.

Tobias was an excellent server! The food entrees were delicious and enjoyed the baked rolls. Nice…read moreambiance with dark seating and leisurely dinner music. (They also have outdoor seating in sunlight on a patio but chose inside due to the outdoor temperature.) We appreciated that Tobias let us sample some wines as we don't drink wine much. Had dry whites and reds and all were excellent. Would especially recommend for a date night or for a quiet dinner catching up with friends.

Great restaurant. Had a fantastic meal fantastic setting. Service was incredible. Nice job Tobias!!!read more

A unique gastronomic experience. If you can't make the trip to Italy, this is the Italian…read moreexperience in South Florida. The business is run by Italians Silvia and Franco and on our night, assisted by grandson Alessandro. In the day it is a well stocked wine retail establishment with additional specialty items curated from Italy. But they offer a dining experience for up to 12 at 6:30pm The menu is set by Chef Franco and he will shop the finest local ingredients that day. Some of the shelf stable items are sourced from Italy like flour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The entire experience feels as if you are visiting a good friend in Italy. We normally eat early and fast. At this experience we savored each course and paired it with wines suggested by Silvia and others in our party who had an interest in wine. Every bite was wonderful. We finished at 9:30pm and felt perfectly satisfied. The next morning my wife and I both noticed no reflux. To me that is the hallmark of high quality food and wine well prepared and enjoyed despite eating later than usual. Treat yourselves for a very special occasion.

One word explanation -Wow Made a reservation for lunch based…read moreupon recommendation. Arrived to meet the owners (Sylvia and Franco) in their quaint yet cozy abode. Great mixture of select wine and foods from Italy. Sylvia was so nice and informative; offering wine to pair with our orders along with detailed explanations of Italian cooking and courtier. We were the only ones dining for lunch so we had a lovely time. The food parade started with the Zucchini Blossom (filled with mozzarella cheese) - OMG was that delicious. On to the next tapa was the Summer Capri - OMG 2 with an 18yo balsamic. Next up was the Pizza Alta Pisana - hands down THE BEST pizza we've EVER had. Made with the same 72hr dough as the Focaccia and with grated parmigiana cheese instead of mozzarella. Half with capers and drizzled with EVOO. Sylvia suggested Moscato for my sweet tooth queen and me a cab blend that was hearty without the sulfates. For the grand finale, we had homemade Profiteroles with cream and dark chocolate. Grand slam! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FINE ESTABLISHMENT for lunch or dinner. Call for reservations Thank you Franco and Sylvia - we'll see you soon

I have been regularly visiting the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce for 3 years. From the…read moredoor staff to the managers, this establishment is top notch! It is run so well. They ALL speak to everybody whether they know you by name or not. No cell phones are allowed by the bar staff behind the bar is probably one of my favorite rules. The scenery is breathtaking, from the water you can see the boats come and go in and out from the jetty. There is Derecktor Shipyard located at the end so there are many impressive boats coming in and out for repairs. And the sunsets are amazing! Food is great and plentiful. Prices are VERY reasonable. I like the fact that they don't charge a service fee for anything. Heaters and roll down windows are used when necessary. Watching patrons playing the ring-toss game is fun (some of the locals are very competitive). The bar staff is GREAT! A MUST stop for visitors in the area. The nightly music (except on Sundays) and their weekend day music is exceptional. The only very minor complaint I have is the employee uniforms. Black shirts do not go well in the dead of summer with no breeze. The girls need some sort of a hat to cover their heads in the middle of the windy winter days, also, a heavier hoodie. Those thin ones just don't cut it.

My family and I visited Square Grouper on Saturday, May 2, in the afternoon, around 1:30-2:00 PM. I…read morewas with my elderly parents, who are in their 80s, and our two small dogs, a Maltese and a Chihuahua, both around 10 lbs. One of them is my seizure alert dog. Upon arrival, we were questioned about the dogs in a way that felt inappropriate. I was asked whether they were service animals, and when I confirmed that one was, I was further questioned about my medical condition, which made me extremely uncomfortable. We were eventually allowed in. I was unaware of the dog policy and was not informed that dogs were not allowed, these people don't even allow children I later saw (not family friendly). I rejoined my parents and we sat at a table off to the side, away from other guests, as we are always mindful that not everyone is comfortable around dogs. I ordered drinks and food at the bar, then stepped away briefly to use the restroom. The bartender (Olivia) was dismissive and made me wait a long time to order, not very inviting. When I returned, a manager approached our table in an aggressive and confrontational manner and insisted that we leave, claiming the dogs were barking. This was not accurate, neither of the dogs barked. We were shocked by the way the situation was handled, especially because there was no attempt to speak to us calmly or respectfully. It was a bit savage, something we aren't used to. When I asked what we should do since we had already ordered, I was rudely told the food would be packed up and brought outside. I went to the bar to cancel the order instead and asked for the manager's name, but the bartender refused to provide it. The manager then came to the bar and confronted me in a rude and dismissive tone. When I tried to calmly address the issue, he became even more confrontational and started to laugh, extremely unprofessional and disrespectful - trying to instigate the situation even more. I told him I would not lower myself to his level of communication and that the situation lacked basic customer service. After that, his behavior became even more aggressive. As we prepared to leave, the manager stood by the entrance watching us in a way to try to intimidate us, then followed closely behind us as we exited. Again, I was with my elderly parents, no respect and again, savage low-class behavior. The situation could have been handled with courtesy, professionalism, and respect. Instead, we were made to feel embarrassed, unwelcome, and intimidated. I did research on this restaurant and found that a blind veteran and his service dog were attacked and there was a big lawsuit just 2 years prior. The door guy attacked and injured one of our veterans, blind, over a service dog policy is disturbing. I hope that whoever reads this, decides not to come to this establishment, there are several reviews of how rude the workers are and it's unacceptable that the owner allows ratchid behavior. Read all the negative comments, this place is terrible!!!