Restaurants in Vero Beach and Sebastian

Serving all three meals a day and drinks (lots of them), on the riverfront, Blackfin’s is a Sebastian mainstay. Its fresh shucked bivalves are a treat, especially the Dirty Oysters with caviar, sour cream, onions, and hot sauce. Burgers are delish, and it serves the best biscuits and…

This hip, modern spot in downtown Vero, Curfew is ironically named, considering it actually makes you want to stay out longer in this sleepy beach town. It’s great for groups, as their appealing menu is loaded with shareable snacks: bourbon cheese spread with soft pretzel bites,…

Exquisite country-French cooking, a comprehensive wine list, imported china, and white-glove service make this a romantic standout. Our favorite starter is the exceptional escargot en croute. A main course standout is the linguine fra diavlo loaded with lobster, shrimp, and scallops.…

This little beachside cafe looks like a stereotypical pizza joint, complete with fake brick walls, murals of the Italian countryside, and red-and-white-checked tablecloths. The atmosphere is pure cheese and so is much of the food—pizza and parmigiana dishes are smothered in the…

The Ocean Grill attracts faithful devotees with its simple but rich cooking and its stunning locale, right on the ocean’s edge. Ask for a table along the wall of windows that open onto the sea. Built more than 60 years ago by Waldo Sexton (of Driftwood Resort fame, see above), the…

Chef Leanne Kelleher’s Florida meets new American with accents of Southern, Latin, Caribbean, and classical French cuisine has elevated the dining scene in Vero Beach, with a wine list hailed by “Wine Spectator” for over two decades. The pan seared crab cakes here are famous,…