So, I’ve eaten at some beautiful restaurants all over the world, been lucky enough the live in LA, Prague, NY, New Orleans, etc. This is one of the 5 best meals I have eaten in my life. Fresh, original, perfectly prepared. The octopus, difficult to get right, better than the North End in Boston. Perfect drizzle, cooked so tender, but not over cooked, you can cut it with a fork. We ate every last morsel of the fondue. The flatbread prosciutto was an inspiration my wife and I fought over. The wine pairing spot on. Eat here… period. A treasure. No kidding. Go for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristi Artinian
This place was fantastic! First of all- the service was perfect. Mickey was attentive to our table without ever hovering. Friendly and great with suggestions about the menu. The food was genuinely stellar. We got the gig flatbread which was just the most delicious thing. Plus Bruscetta as good as I’ve ever had it- warm perfect bread- and an amazing fondue and octopus. Super fun environment and we met the owners who were just delightful. Can’t recommend this place more highly. Will come back every time I visit Vero.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Oliver
Love bands and really cool atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Tony BBQ
Great place. I was there once before and of course had their amazing fondue. This time I decided to try their regular type dishes. I started with the Mac n cheese, the days special was a Swiss and cheddar whiskey mac. The crunch on top of the dish was perfect. However, once you got to the cheese it was very very very subtle. The whiskey nearly non-existant and the cheese i feel counter balanced themselves so there was no true beauty to the flavor profile. It left you wanting a bit more. The creamy was perfect. Then i had the fig prosciutto, goat cheese on caramelized onions. At first look I felt it was too much onion but said what the hell. It was not too much. It felt just perfect. The crunch of the crust mixed with the goat cheese and fig was Devine and the onions helped expand the flavor. It had just enough char to add a bit more complexity to the flavor. The waiters were great very friendly and inviting. Great selection of beers. Considering being an Irish pub i wished they had a larger selection of Irish whiskey but they only had either 2-3 options and not that many Irish beers either. As a whole I feel it's about a 4.5-4.6. Maybe a few more times I can give it better reviews on other dishes. Kristen was amazing as well as their other servers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tom Sullivan (Tom)
For me, this is an absolute perfect dining experience. But may not be for everyone. The food is perfect every time I've been. The staff is fast friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is lively friendly and fun. But I would caution more conservative diners may not have the same experience. They have gender neutral restrooms. Pride flags adorn the walls and ceilings, and the restaurant is very welcoming to the LBGTQ+ community. 🏳️🌈
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaliyah B
Love coming here with my friends! Have been coming here for years! 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sandie nesta
We took about 5 minutes to look over the menu and then nobody wanted to take our order. The sea bass tacos was not special.. tiny barely there fishy fish to much sauce. The shepherd's pie was the grossest thing I've ever eaten. The Empanada we heard was so good was terrible. I had read only good reviews until now that I look at the most recent.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Keldy Zabriskie
I’m from out of town and visiting family—we’d heard about kilted mermaid online and decided to give ‘er a go. Awesome waitstaff, exceptionally kind and inviting atmosphere! Food was great! I’ll definitely be back next time I visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B B
Very nice owner & staff! They look out for their guests ⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry Pie
The Florida Fruit Loop
🧜♀️✨ Raving Recommendation: The Kilted Mermaid ✨🧜♀️
If you’re looking for a place that actually embodies community, inclusivity, good vibes, and zero tolerance for bigotry — get yourself to The Kilted Mermaid in Vero Beach. 🌈🍻
This isn’t just a bar. It’s a safe haven, a local treasure, and a technicolor rebellion against hate in heels and a kilt.
Drag shows? Yes.
Live music? Yes.
Eclectic art? Yes.
Raging moral panic? Not welcome.
While certain folks (cough Jennifer Pippin cough) are busy pearl-clutching and falsely accusing Kilted Mermaid of corrupting the youth, the rest of us are having a blast supporting small business, celebrating queer joy, and drinking craft beer with glitter in our souls.
💃 The performances are electric.
🧀 The food? Next-level grilled cheese.
🎭 The crowd? Diverse, friendly, and fiercely supportive.
The Kilted Mermaid is what Florida should be — weird, welcoming, and full of heart.
So whether you’re there for drag brunch, live jazz, or just to stick it to the pearl-clutching hypocrisy machine — we fully recommend it, fruit and all. 🍓🫐🍊
#FloridaFruitLoopApproved
#KiltedMermaidMagic
#SupportLocalLoveLoud
#SatireSassAndSunshine
#DragIsNotTheDanger
#GoodVibesOnlyVero
Not kid friendly or family place anymore. Wont be going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Dan Tilbeen
Poor service and terrible food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mandy Delgado
I’ve always loved the Kilted Mermaid, phenomenal ambiance, top notch menu, good music and fun events often make it a worthwhile stop in Vero Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
madelein
Delicious food, great atmosphere, welcoming and kind staff. I had the steak sandwich with the potato salad and it was awesome. These people are wonderful and I would go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mat Gregg
Wonderful place! I’ve been here many times and I plan to come back soon! 🧜♀️
So, I’ve eaten at some beautiful restaurants all over the world, been lucky enough the live in LA, Prague, NY, New Orleans, etc. This is one of the 5 best meals I have eaten in my life. Fresh, original, perfectly prepared. The octopus, difficult to get right, better than the North End in Boston. Perfect drizzle, cooked so tender, but not over cooked, you can cut it with a fork. We ate every last morsel of the fondue. The flatbread prosciutto was an inspiration my wife and I fought over. The wine pairing spot on. Eat here… period. A treasure. No kidding. Go for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was fantastic! First of all- the service was perfect. Mickey was attentive to our table without ever hovering. Friendly and great with suggestions about the menu. The food was genuinely stellar. We got the gig flatbread which was just the most delicious thing. Plus Bruscetta as good as I’ve ever had it- warm perfect bread- and an amazing fondue and octopus. Super fun environment and we met the owners who were just delightful. Can’t recommend this place more highly. Will come back every time I visit Vero.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love bands and really cool atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Great place. I was there once before and of course had their amazing fondue. This time I decided to try their regular type dishes. I started with the Mac n cheese, the days special was a Swiss and cheddar whiskey mac. The crunch on top of the dish was perfect. However, once you got to the cheese it was very very very subtle. The whiskey nearly non-existant and the cheese i feel counter balanced themselves so there was no true beauty to the flavor profile. It left you wanting a bit more. The creamy was perfect. Then i had the fig prosciutto, goat cheese on caramelized onions. At first look I felt it was too much onion but said what the hell. It was not too much. It felt just perfect. The crunch of the crust mixed with the goat cheese and fig was Devine and the onions helped expand the flavor. It had just enough char to add a bit more complexity to the flavor. The waiters were great very friendly and inviting. Great selection of beers. Considering being an Irish pub i wished they had a larger selection of Irish whiskey but they only had either 2-3 options and not that many Irish beers either. As a whole I feel it's about a 4.5-4.6. Maybe a few more times I can give it better reviews on other dishes. Kristen was amazing as well as their other servers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
For me, this is an absolute perfect dining experience. But may not be for everyone.
The food is perfect every time I've been. The staff is fast friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is lively friendly and fun. But I would caution more conservative diners may not have the same experience. They have gender neutral restrooms. Pride flags adorn the walls and ceilings, and the restaurant is very welcoming to the LBGTQ+ community. 🏳️🌈
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love coming here with my friends! Have been coming here for years! 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We took about 5 minutes to look over the menu and then nobody wanted to take our order. The sea bass tacos was not special.. tiny barely there fishy fish to much sauce. The shepherd's pie was the grossest thing I've ever eaten. The Empanada we heard was so good was terrible. I had read only good reviews until now that I look at the most recent.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’m from out of town and visiting family—we’d heard about kilted mermaid online and decided to give ‘er a go. Awesome waitstaff, exceptionally kind and inviting atmosphere! Food was great! I’ll definitely be back next time I visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice owner & staff! They look out for their guests ⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry Pie
🧜♀️✨ Raving Recommendation: The Kilted Mermaid ✨🧜♀️ If you’re looking for a place that actually embodies community, inclusivity, good vibes, and zero tolerance for bigotry — get yourself to The Kilted Mermaid in Vero Beach. 🌈🍻 This isn’t just a bar. It’s a safe haven, a local treasure, and a technicolor rebellion against hate in heels and a kilt. Drag shows? Yes. Live music? Yes. Eclectic art? Yes. Raging moral panic? Not welcome. While certain folks (cough Jennifer Pippin cough) are busy pearl-clutching and falsely accusing Kilted Mermaid of corrupting the youth, the rest of us are having a blast supporting small business, celebrating queer joy, and drinking craft beer with glitter in our souls. 💃 The performances are electric. 🧀 The food? Next-level grilled cheese. 🎭 The crowd? Diverse, friendly, and fiercely supportive. The Kilted Mermaid is what Florida should be — weird, welcoming, and full of heart. So whether you’re there for drag brunch, live jazz, or just to stick it to the pearl-clutching hypocrisy machine — we fully recommend it, fruit and all. 🍓🫐🍊 #FloridaFruitLoopApproved #KiltedMermaidMagic #SupportLocalLoveLoud #SatireSassAndSunshine #DragIsNotTheDanger #GoodVibesOnlyVero
Restaurantji Recommends
Not kid friendly or family place anymore. Wont be going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Poor service and terrible food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’ve always loved the Kilted Mermaid, phenomenal ambiance, top notch menu, good music and fun events often make it a worthwhile stop in Vero Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food, great atmosphere, welcoming and kind staff. I had the steak sandwich with the potato salad and it was awesome. These people are wonderful and I would go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place! I’ve been here many times and I plan to come back soon! 🧜♀️
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