Anyone been to Vero Beach lately?

[k-wa]

We just booked a long weekend getaway for the first week in May. We will only have a studio so the cooking in our room will be minimal. If you've been to Vero lately, any thoughts on the on-site eating options?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

You have five options.

Bleachers - Poolside Grille. The best bang for the buck. A limited menu of mostly lunch type selections, but also ok for dinner. Bleachers stops serving in the early evening though (I'm thinking 6 pm).

Green Cabin Room - Also a limited menu of lunch and snack or appetizer type of selections.

Shutters - A full menu. Slightly high priced IMO. BUT we have in the past been able to order carry out. I mean like I walk up to the host(ess) and say "can I order carry out" and they let me. In this case I order one entree and two salads because the entrees are enough for two. Also, this cuts out the tip cost. Then we eat either in our room or at a table at the pool.

Sonya's - A full menu. Too high price IMO. Sonya's and Shutters share the same kitchen so I'm not going to sit down at Sonya's. Maybe some different menu selections, but the same chefs and wait staff.

Room Service - A semi-full menu. But, like ordering from Shutters, we order one entree and two salads. They have have also been willing to bring us an extra entree plate. This choice also allows us to drink the drinks we have in our fridge. This is a good value of the late dinner choices, but it is limited and you would grow tired of the selection after a few nights. Also, add in that tip cost.

That is it. Otherwise, stock up on microwave breakfast meals and some other microwave meals for lunch and dinner. We typically make sandwiches or salad for lunch.

Hope this helps

 

[backyardponder]

There's a HUGE discussion on VB at
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1969415

Page 1 has listings of local restaurants. Of course, you have to drive to them.

Rob gave a great description of the on site restaurants above.

John

 

[k-wa]

Thank you both! Very helpful.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Orchid Island Pizza is so close, it's easily walkable and has pretty good stuff.

Orchid Island Pizzeria
9300 Highway A1a
Vero Beach, FL 32963

(772) 388-5151

Bobbi

 

[Halle]

Orchid Island Pizza delivers to the front desk.

 

[bczang]

Was there in November and went to Orchid Island Pizza, we rode our bikes. Good food and good price.