Hours & Address: Lunch, Tues.-Sat., 11:30-2; Dinner, Daily, 5; Sun, 4:30
1050 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach 32963 | Phone: 772-231-5409
What and Where: For six decades, this restaurant – poised precariously over the beach (and at times, the ocean) at Sexton Plaza – has been synonymous with Vero. If relatives or friends did not bring you here when you first visited, perhaps they were hoping you would not stay.
Ambiance/Atmosphere: Eccentric old Florida vibe a la Waldo Sexton.
Must-Try Dishes: Best crab cakes around; don’t overlook the duck!
Adult Beverages: Very good bar; decent wine selection.
Reservations: Only for parties of 5 or more.
Price: $$ – $$$
Rating: Four stars
Overall Verdict: If you didn’t get to the Ocean Grill for Halloween to check out its annual spook-tacular transformation, there’s always Christmas – when the Grill turns itself into as much of the quintessential Vero holiday experience as the Ocean Drive Christmas parade. With the best oceanfront views in Vero – and good food combined with great servers – our only quibble is the lengthy wait to be seated. In season, it frequently runs an hour or more. If only they would let parties of two or four make reservations.
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