Fire And Wine - Vero Beach

If one were to create a restaurant from scratch, combining fresh ingredients, understated innovation, high quality and fair value, here is a good place as a reference standard. Service also is above average... chef owners ensure strangers and locals are treated warmly.......the wine list is way above its grade in quality and, more surprisingly, small and fairly priced...we have been coming for two years and have only seen the experience enhanced with each visit. From the first dinner, a few fine specials, one is surprised and curious with the strip-mall location and signage, but that only frames the dining experience inside. Locals and snowbird rejoice.... a James Beard-quality restaurant at top value.

This is a neat hidden gem located in a strip mall, a funky atmosphere inventive dishes. The Pan seared Baramundi is awesome ,the owners wine suggestions always right on.

Don't know why it took me so long to get back to Fire Wine but so glad I finally did. What an exceptional evening. A simple start with a very tasty biscuit (Who'd have thought? followed by beef wonton appetizer which was excellent but surpassed by the tuna and wasabi coleslaw. Main courses of melt in the mouth filet mignon accompanied by fries in a basket with a Gruyere cheese dipping bowl what a combination! Desserts were excellent too carrot cake bread pudding and a Devil's Food Cake with a twist a baked accent piece with fragments of cracked pepper! Whoever came up with that (you know who you are is brilliant. The pepper at once contrasted and complimented the sweetness of the Devil's Food Cake and salt caramel topping. Matched by exemplary service the evening was an absolute delight. Thank you, Roger, Tyler and the rest of the staff. See you again soon.

What a fabulous find on our trip to Vero Beach! The food was inventive and delicious. Our seats were near the open kitchen and watching the chef and his two sous chefs was like watching a well choreographed dance. Roger, the owner is awesome and makes you feel like an old friend. Our server, Tyler, was very attentive even with a full house we felt like we were the only table he had for the night. Mike made sure we were well hydrated and attended to anything we needed. Don't be fooled by the location in the strip mall and the word Diner above the door. Major culinary dishes are behind that door that should not be missed.

Got in on a cancelation sitting at the chefs table. Very interesting watch all the food coming together. Great waiter along with delicious meals.