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Date Night Restaurants (Including Valentine's Day Specials!)

Reader submitted favorites for your next night out!

By Alison Ellis, publisher of Macaroni KID Vero Beach February 7, 2024

Looking for a night out on the town - including a delicious meal  - in Vero Beach? My husband and I are in a phase of life where we don't go out to eat very often, but Macaroni KID Vero Beach readers came through on social media with fantastic suggestions of date night restaurants in Indian River County. Here are some of our reader's favorites, including links to Valentine's Day specials. 


Need more date-night inspo? 
Check out our guide of 30+ local date ideas or our Live Music Guide


Armanis Cucina
Italian restaurant
1920 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 907-5774


Chill & Grill 
Elevated southern and home-style cooking
7401 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 562-5477


Citrus Grillhouse
Beachfront restaurant with Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine
1050 Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 234-4114


Cobalt Restaurant
Upscale American grill with ocean views
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 (in Kimpton Hotel and Spa)
(772) 469-1060

💗 Valentine's Special: 
Valentine's Day at Cobalt: Feb. 14th • Exclusive food, wine, and caviar specials • Reservations recommended 


Curfew  
Located downtown, Curfew is a "modern, elevated gastropub experience". 
1932 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 205-2212

💗 Valentine's Specials: 
Galentine's Day at Curfew: Feb. 13th from 7 - 10 pm • Live music, dinner & drink specials
Valentine's at Curfew: Feb. 12 - 14 • Special menu for two • Reservations encouraged


Fire and Wine
This restaurant changes its menu up to keep things exciting
2950 9th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 794-7587


Heaton's Vero Beach
American seafood grill with outdoor oceanfront seating
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 (in Kimpton Hotel and Spa)
(772) 231-5666

💗 Valentine's Special: 
Valentine's Day at Heaton's: Feb. 14th • special food and wine offerings • Reservations recommended 


Ocean Grill 
Vero's oldest restaurant - ocean views and a unique setting
1050 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-5409


River Twist Food and Wine
Cafe and wine bar - this restaurant got multiple recommendations! 
717 17th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 
(772) 770-0908


Scampi Grill
Italian bistro
815 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 563-9766


Schacht Groves Farm to Table Series
Each outdoor meal has a unique theme, partnering with local farmers and chefs
6100 12th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 562-5858
*Must purchase tickets in advance here


The Tides of Vero
Fine dining American restaurant
3103 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach, FL, 32963
(772) 234-3966


The Wave Kitchen & Bar
Located within Costa d'Este Resort, this restaurant serves New American food with Cuban inspiration
3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 410-0100

💗 Valentine's Special:
Valentine's Dinner at the Wave: Feb. 14th from 5 - 10 pm • 4-course dinner with live music • Reservations required


Trattoria Dario
Italian restaurant
1555 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-1818


If you'd like me to add your favorite to the list, send me an email or message on social media! I'm looking forward to trying some of these restaurants this year, and I hope you are inspired to try something new as well!