Riverside Cafe

Great fish sandwiches and a decent beer selection. Environment is very casual and can be loud at times with the band. Some people will be throwing it down in the corner by the band, so if you want to get your dance and drink on, you could do so at this place. There is some outdoor seating, too - but the seating is right up against the window next to which we were seating so seeing your neighbor within two feet is a bit jarring. The ambience was a bit too raucous and loud for me, though. The food and beer are also overpriced.

I love Riverside..have a place in Vero and never miss a sunset here when I'm down visiting. Just recently revisted with a friend. Great entertainment on the back deck..band is jamming old school favorites in the evenings and the view and crowd makes a great combo. My favorite thing on the menu: their grouper medallions are insatiable. I dream about them in my sleep. Had their fresh fish of the day sandwich most recently that was grilled to perfection and my friend had the ribs which were muy delicioso as well. I always would recommend this to Vero visitors - great spot!

If I had heard one more person say "Oh did you try the Riverside yet" I would have became homicidal.  So for the safety of all my friends and the rest of Vero I decided I should go for a look see before my view was out a window with bars..(not the bars with beer taps either).  When I first pulled up I saw the bait shop out front and thought to myself "oh brother" but driven by hunger or thirst (yeah it was thirst I'm sure) Gina and I went in. Actually we entered from the park side which puts you onto the deck overlooking the water.  Even though it is very close to the bridge it is a very nice view which included lots of pelicans.  We sat down at a table on the deck.  We were greeted by one of the friendliest servers I have ever met.  She explained the specials to us.  I decided on the Blackened Grouper and Gina the steak sandwich.  I also had the best damn bloody Mary I have had in a long, long time.  Our meals came and to our delight were delicious.  The grouper was moist, and spicy.  Gina's steak sandwich was very tender.  OK so I apologize for not trying this quaint "little" place before.  That is what I though until I walked inside to purchase a tee shirt as I collect them.  The place is not so small.  I was shocked in fact as there were several large rooms.  This looks like a place to catch the game.  I wish I didn't have to catch a flight or I would have stayed!!!!  Maybe Superbowl.  I can only imagine what that is going to be like....great food, cold drinks and everyone with different opinions on why their team is'nt playing......like me.  Ha hope to see you there.