Vero Beach

The Tides is a reliable wine anchor for Vero Beach's fine dining scene — Wine Spectator-credentialed, California-focused, and built for guests who want to drink well without working too hard. Just don't expect to be challenged, and watch the markups on the famous names.

River Twist is a dependable, well-kept wine destination for Vero Beach — not the most adventurous list in Florida, but one that's honestly priced and properly stocked with California's reliable names. Send a friend here if they want a great bottle without any surprises; steer the curious drinker somewhere with more range.

Cobalt is the rare Florida beach town restaurant that takes wine seriously enough to back it up with a real list — the Wine Spectator credential is legitimate. The pricing skews steep and the list plays to the room rather than challenging it, but when the ocean is that close and the Barbaresco is on the menu, we're not complaining.