Dine with a Perfect View
Perfect to celebrate a special occasion or impress a date, this five-time winner of the Golden Spoon Award offers waterfront views, attentive service and fresh seafood along with tender steaks. Open for lunch and dinner, Ocean Grill offers at least three fresh catches of the day, and all entrees come with sides of your choice such as Southern pecan rice or a stuffed potato. Try one of the house specials such as the coquilles St. Jacques (a baked seafood casserole), the Cajun ribeye, Kobe beef burger or the tender roast duckling. Note there are a few vegetarian options like the pesto primavera.
Ocean Grill
1050 Sexton Plaza
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-5409
ocean-grill.com
Nino's: A Local Favorite
With images of the Italian countryside adorning the walls and checked tablecloths, the decor of Nino's Italian Restaurant might seem typical but the food is a step above the rest. Open for lunch and dinner, this casual eatery relies on fresh, wholesome ingredients. Try Maria's Pizza which is a simple but delicious combination of garlic, basil and tomatoes. Also recommended are Nino's calzones, calamari, the fettuccine siciliano with fresh grilled eggplant and the (addictive) garlic twists. Be aware that Nino's can become quite crowded on the weekends, especially with families and children. Insider's secret: Ask for the Manager's Special Pasta, which you won't find on the menu. It's a garlic-infused pasta with vegetables and spinach.
Nino's Italian Restaurant
1006 Easter Lily Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-9311
Get Creative at Oriente
Describing its fare as "Creative Cuban," Oriente at Costa d'Este specializes in cuisine from its namesake region in Cuban, and explores the Spanish, Creole, and Latin influences on the country. Oriente is a tapas, or small plates, restaurant where you can share many different dishes with a date or group of friends. You'll find plenty of seafood options including the Turk and Caicos conch, lobster coconut and crab, and grilled baby octopus. In addition to lunch and dinner, Oriente also serves breakfast: go for the Cuban coffee, Palomilla hash, or French toast Cubanas. There are plenty of vegetarian options for all meals such as the vegetarian crepe or ceviche vegetariano. Oriente has a full bar and serves both wine and tropical-style cocktails.
Oriente at Costa d'Este
3244 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 562-9919
costadeste.com
