Vero Beach, Florida has the good fortune of being near two bodies of water. The mainland abuts the Indian River, or Intercoastal Waterway. Across the bridges the barrier island meets the Atlantic Ocean. Luckily, zoning and entrepreneurship have blessed diners with seafood restaurants on the shores of bodies of water. Whether someone is seeking a place for a casual meal, a fancy dinner or a brunch, he can find choice seafood restaurants located on the water in Vero Beach.
Located in the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa, the beachfront Cobalt provides each diner with a view of the Atlantic Ocean through the restaurant's walls of windows. Dark mahogany furnishings compliment the West Indian style of the room. Seafood is abundant on the menu. Choices range from the Shrimp Benedict at breakfast to the steamed mussels at lunch to the fresh local snapper at dinner. In keeping with the seafood theme, happy hour features soft shell crab sliders and fish tacos. After dinner ports and cigars are available. Reservations for Cobalt can be made via the internet at the hotel's website or by phone.
Cobalt
Vero Beach Hotel and Spa
3500 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
772-469-1060
Verobeachhotelandspa.com
Located on the Indian River, Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty is open seven days a week. It features lunch and dinner, along with early bird specials. The Lobster Shanty is accessible by boat or car. Jetski docking is available. Inside, a covered deck protects guests form the elements and enables them to enjoy the water view. The menu is a seafood lover's delight, featuring fresh fish such as grouper, mahi mahi, tuna and salmon. Clam chowder and lobster bisque are also available. The Lobster Shanty features daily happy hour specials with half-priced appetizers, house wines and draft beer. Banquet facilities are available.
Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty
One Royal Palm Point
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-562-1941
Verobeachlobstershanty.com
Serving customers for over 70 years and just steps up from the beach, the Ocean Grill features three nightly fish specials. Seafood appetizers include steamed clams and shrimp. The fried blue crabmeat crab burger is popular with the lunch crowd. Stone crab claws at market price headline the Ocean Grill's menu from mid-October to mid-May. Views of the Atlantic Ocean can be had from either the dining area or the outside waiting deck. Kid friendly, the Ocean Grill provides special children's menus along with coloring materials to keep the little ones busy. Phone reservations are accepted for parties of five or more. Smaller parties are first come first serve.
Ocean Grill
1050 Sexton Plaza
Vero Beach, FL 32963
772-231-5409
Ocean-grill.com
