The Best Restaurant in Vero Beach, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast

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The Tides

$$$ Fodor's Choice

A charming cottage restaurant west of Ocean Drive prepares some of the best food around—not just in Vero Beach, but all of South Florida. The chefs, classically trained, give a nod to international fare with disparate dishes such as tuna tataki, Asian-inspired carpaccio with satay, penne quattro formaggi, and classic lobster bisque. The setting is effortlessly elegant (think pale-blue, coral-printed fabrics and a brick fireplace) and the service top-notch. An appetizer's two jumbo crab cakes have scarcely anything but sweet, fresh flesh; a Southern-inspired corn-and-pepper sauce naps them. Floridian fish are a focus, testament to the chef's commitment to local sourcing. Adventurous eaters may want to book the chef's table, where the chef's choice menu is paired with wines from an impressive list.

3103 Cardinal Dr., Vero Beach, FL, 32963, USA
772-234–3966
Known For
  • Fresh Florida fish
  • Jumbo crab cakes with corn-and-pepper sauce
  • Chef's table with wine pairings
Restaurant Details
No lunch
Reservations essential

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