Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Indian River County

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Indian River County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

River Twist Food and Wine

4.8

4.8 (181)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Michael and Family are experienced restaurateurs with collectively over 70 years of experience in hospitality. Come and dine with us and experience the Twist!

Top review

MichaelGold

Dined on May 22, 2026

I can't believe that this restaurant is still somewhat of a secret in Vero Beach. When someone asks me to recommend restaurants and I mention River Twist, they say where is that? The friends the i went with also were telling their neighbors about it, and they didn't know about it. It is one of the best restaurants here. It was 4 of us last night, we have all been here before, and it was fantastic again. I had the tuna tataki as did 2 others. It was my first time trying it and it was fantastic. One of us had the swordfish special and it was also great. Every time I go, I try something different and the preparation and presentation is great. The staff is also fantastic. Do yourself a favor and go, you'll be glad that you did.

Trattoria Dario Italian Family Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2719)

$31 to $50

Italian

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Fine, Italian, Family

Destination Dining - the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation, promotion, or any other recent milestone. Upscale and upbeat atmosphere, with red booths, white tablecloths, and black clad professional service. Owners are hands on and committed to high quality and customer satisfaction.

Attire: Smart Casual to Semi Formal

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Alexandra

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent! Food was fantastic. Our server, Vernon was incredible! Overall, a wonderful night celebrating my daughter’s birthday.

Farm & Flame

4.6

4.6 (315)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Sebastian

About the restaurant

Farm & Flame is a rustic-modern restaurant offering a unique blend of steaks, fresh seafood, authentic Thai dishes, and handcrafted sushi. Set in the peaceful countryside of Vero Beach, the menu brings together flame-grilled favorites, vibrant Asian flavors, and high-quality ingredients made fresh in-house. With its warm farmhouse atmosphere and diverse culinary lineup, Farm & Flame is the perfect spot for date nights, family dinners, or a relaxed evening at the bar.

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Tim

Dined 3 days ago

perfectly prepared and top notch service. Large portions, fresh fish and vegetables and delicious sourdough bread.

The Restaurants at Maison Martinique

4.4

4.4 (1152)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

The Restaurants at Maison Martinique was founded as a Mediterranean Fine Dining Establishment in an elegant romantic setting. It is now comprised of not only the Fine Dining Dinner Restaurant, but also Creperie for Breakfast & Lunch and Havana Nights Piano Bar for Dinner (in a more casual setting), Live Entertainment & Drinks. Reservations highly recommended. Dress is business casual. No jackets required.

Tucked away behind a layer of tropical landscape, you can find us just 1 block away from South Beach Public Park, directly in between South Beach Pizza & Dario's. We share the property with Carribean Court Boutique Hotel - a separate business that has been a landmark for years in the South Beach area. We have 2 parking lots located off of Jasmine Lane.

We are available for both AM & PM private events. Visit our site or contact us at FOH.MaisonMartinique@gmail.com for more information.

Visit our website MaisonMartinique.net for full

Top review

Terry

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing dinner!! Hats off to chef! Very polite service! Love the atmosphere!!

Citron Bistro, Vero Beach

4.6

4.6 (2596)

$31 to $50

American

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Located in The Village Shops of Vero Beach, Citron Bistro Offers Both Indoor & Outdoor Dining in a Relaxed and Sophisticated Setting.

Top review

Cindy

Dined on May 21, 2026

Had another fantastic lunch at Citron Bistro! Split a bacon cheeseburger with fries with my mom and it could not have been any yummier. A glass of Pinot Noir and Prosecco each topped it all off.

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4.6

4.6 (678)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

A modern, elevated gastropub experience. Featuring Unique signature cocktails, broad selection of over 75 wines, a deep bourbon and tequila selection and an array of classical cocktails, it's time to break Curfew.
Drink. Eat. Gather.
Kitchen and Bar open late daily & Social Happy Hour Daily.

Enjoy your wedding, rehearsal dinner, business dinner or private event in the Florida Room at Curfew. For more details and availability, visit www.CurfewVero.com

Top review

Steve

Dined 4 days ago

We had a delightful dinner at Curfew. Skylar, our server was attentive and helpful, the food was delicious. Everyone in the group was thrilled with the experience. Thank you! We will be back.

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The Wave Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1529)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

~Simple, Savory, Seaside~

The Wave Kitchen & Bar, offers an ocean-front dining space with amazing views of the Atlantic. The restaurant offers a menu sourced directly from local farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors. The Wave concept was designed to offer a dining experience similar to what one would encounter at a hospitable and cozy dinner party at a friend’s home with generous attention to detail. The open kitchen and customizable selections aim to engage guests. The Wave will also feature select Cuban specialties developed by Costa’s owners, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, from their Estefan Kitchen cookbook.

Top review

MarkGold

Dined 6 days ago

Return visit to this Cubsn inspired restaurant to order the paella for two and it was excellent. Plenty of seafood, chicken, and chorizo and the rice was moist and perfectly cooked. Plenty of food for two plus leftovers. Our favorite restaurant ever for paella. Service was pleasant and available without being intrusive. Overall a great experience.

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Experience

Prime Rib Tuesday Night

Experience

Paella Night

Cobalt

4.6

4.6 (3066)

$31 to $50

American

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Contemporary American Steakhouse and Seafood Grill, the Cobalt Restaurant and Lounge is adjacent to the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa. Located on the 1st floor with a beach front patio and fire pit. Enjoy the sun and the sound of the waves on our patio with one of our signature cocktails or warm up by the fire on a cool evening. Private dining and meeting space are both available

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Geoff

Dined 5 days ago

Restaurant is beautiful, views of the Atlantic. Service was the best; prompt, very knowledgeable, helpful. Food is wonderful. My favorite was grilled octopus. The best restaurant in Vero Beach.

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Popular dish

Grilled Octopus

Popular dish

Hokkaido Sea Scallops

Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Chez Frenchie's

4.6

4.6 (114)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Located in a quiet corner across the street from the beach in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida, Chez Frenchie's restaurant offers a wide variety of prime meats from Creekstone Farm in Kansas, as well as fresh local seafood, all prepared the way you would find it on the French Riviera. Chef Jean "Frenchie" was born in Paris and lived more than 25 years in the south of France in such cities as Nice, Cannes and Monaco, where he learned the culinary art of French cuisine. A chef and restaurant operator in Florida for more than 35 years, most recently as the operator of Di Mare for over twelve years along with his wife Edyta, Chef Frenchie has assembled a staff dedicated to making your visit an exceptional — and relaxing — dining experience, serving dishes like you would find in his hometown, Nice.

Top review

Dr. ReedGold

Dined on May 22, 2026

Always our favorite spot in Vero Beach Florida. Amazing food. 5 star Michelin quality. Great service, thank you Danielle for making it a great dining experience. Looking forward to our next fantastic meal. Doc

Vero Prime

4.5

4.5 (1934)

$31 to $50

Steak

Vero Beach

About the restaurant

Vero Prime is a classic steakhouse that also features Homemade Pastas, Local Caught Seafood and a great selection of fine wines & spirits in a romantic setting. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Vero Beach.

Top review

Vicky

Dined on May 23, 2026

We had reservations for 5. Nice table and Cora as I waitstaff. She was so accommodating as I taste test of a wine first. Their martinis are smashing. 5-5:30 pm is happy hour plus they offered two different menues in addition to their regular menu. 4 different meals and all were delicious; plates were clean. Shrimp and sausage , flounder, Chicken Avenzare, and the bolognese. It was truly a delightful evening.

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Popular dish

Short Rib Lasagna

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