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The Wave Kitchen & Bar, Vero Beach, FL

The Wave Kitchen & Bar

4.4 (1436)
$31 to $50
Seafood
3244 Ocean drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
~Simple, Savory, Seaside~

The Wave Kitchen & Bar, offers an ocean-front dining space with amazing views of the Atlantic. The restaurant offers a menu directly sourced from local farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors. The Wave concept was designed to offer a dining experience similar to what one would encounter at a hospitable and cozy dinner party at a friend’s home with generous attention to detail. The open kitchen and customizable selections aim to engage guests.The Wave will also feature select Cuban specialties developed by Costa’s owners, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, from their Estefan Kitchen cookbook.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Cuban
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Armando Galeas
  • Catering
    Costa d’Este presents an opulent backdrop for your upcoming celebration. Whether a formal reception or a casual luncheon for family and friends, we provide everything necessary for an unforgettable gathering. Our tenured staff offers the service that only Benchmark can provide, ensuring that every detail is flawless from beginning to end.
  • Neighborhood
    Vero Beach
  • Cross street
    Bouganvillia Lane
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music in The Wave Kitchen & Bar from 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday nights (seasonally). Live music at The Cabana Bar Fridays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm (seasonally).
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Prime Rib Tuesday Night

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Tuesday's for Garlic Herb Roasted Creek Stone Prime Rib with Popover and Beef Au Jus - Choice of one side and one sauce. 12 OZ. Queen Cut - $45 16 OZ. King Cut - $59 Surf Maine Lobster Tail - MP Key West Pink Shrimp 3 Each - $15 U10 Sear Sea Scallop 2 Each - $19 Sides $10 each - Garlic Wilted Spinach, Country Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Roasted Herb New Potatoes or Market Vegetables Extras - $4 - Creamy Horse Radish Sauce, Chimichurri, Costa Steak Sauce and Popover
    Prime Rib Tuesday Night Photo
  • Paella Night

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Wednesday nights for Paella Night PAELLA DE SETAS WITH LOCAL VEGETABLES - $28 per person PAELLA A LA COSTA (Clams | Mussels | Scallops | Shrimp )- $38 per person PAELLA A LA COSTA (Chicken & Chorizo) - $32 per person PAELLA A LA COSTA (Duck & Mushroom) - $34 per person
    Paella Night Photo
  • Whistle Pig Tasting Experience

    $165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 12, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Treat Dad to an unforgettable evening of luxury, flavor and Whistle Pig whiskey! This exclusive dinner features a multi-course meal, hand-crafted cocktails, and a whiskey tasting led by Brad Lavine from Whistle Pig. Plus, as a special Father's Day gift, take home a custom-engraved Costa Whistle Pig bottle- perfect for your Whiskey loving Dad.
    Whistle Pig Tasting Experience Photo

What 1,436 people are saying

The Wave Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Innovative

  • Treasure Coast

    Seafood

  • Indian River County

    Best Food

  • Indian River County

    Best Ambiance

  • Indian River County

    Best Value

  • Indian River County

    Hot spot

  • Indian River County

    Great for fine wines

  • Indian River County

    Good for special occasions

  • Indian River County

    Lively

  • Indian River County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wave Kitchen & Bar impresses with "excellent service," "unique and authentic Cuban/Spanish" cuisine, and a "beautiful view." Diners rave about dishes like the paella and ceviche, and commend servers like Mike and David for their attentiveness. While occasionally noisy, the restaurant remains a Vero Beach favorite for its vibrant atmosphere and inventive menu.
1,436 Reviews
  1. Norm

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was alright at best but for the price I expected more. The noise level was terrible, you couldn’t carry on a conversation or hear the waitress over the ambient noise. It a great experience

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  2. Ray VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience. Food great. Service top notch especially our server Mike and the bartender Patty. Food different and amazing.

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  3. Connie

    Orlando11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ceviche is amazing Steak on a lava stone is amazing Service is amazing

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  4. Connie Paul VIP

    Western NC43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For a restaurant that serves Cuban food the bread was not Cuban bread. Asked 2 times for bread because the first one was cold in the middle so was the second. Food was just average, was expecting great food but just average. Only good thing is it was convenient since we are staying at the hotel.

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  5. Jeanne

    Greensboro6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at Wave Kitchen & Bar each year we come to town. A real treat! The ambience, the food and the service are top shelf - a must if you’re visiting Vero Beach!

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  6. Maressa VIP

    West Palm Beach20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was quite loud in the restaurant. We were there at 6 pm and as it filled up, it got so loud we could barely have a conversation. The waiter was great until the placed started filling in. Then she disappeared. We were waiting 15 minutes to get our bill. Food was good, but not excellent for the price. The grouper was nice, but again, for the price it was expected. Croquetas were probably the best thing we had. Plump and crispy. The latin food was okay. The drinks were extremely short on the pour. Gin and tonic was mostly ice and the glass was filled 1/3. Same for the old fashion. Sorry to the Stefan's, but I won't be coming back.

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  7. Christine

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Cuban food! The paella was out of this world. The rice pudding was a unique treat.

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  8. Ruth VIP

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience! Mike took excellent care of us.

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  9. BAC90

    Treasure Coast16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated and waited 25 minutes before. A server acknowledged our presence. It was 45 minutes before we got a drink. We ordered dinner, and while it came out pretty quickly, only 3 of the 4 meals actually arrived. The fourth was several minutes later. The $12 vegetable side of baby carrots was undercooked and also came even later than the fourth entree. Dining room was extremely loud. I'm not sure if we'd return

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  10. Naomi

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Easter Sunday and low on staff, so I believe it was the manager that waited on us and served us. It was excellent service and food. I had one of their signature dishes, paella and it was fabulous and generous. The wine was top notch and a generous pour. My daughter had herbed marinated chicken and liked it very much. I would return.

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FAQs

The Wave Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (772) 410-0100.

The Wave Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Wave Kitchen & Bar

3244 Ocean drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bouganvillia Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Vero Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Armando Galeas
  • Entertainment
    Live music in The Wave Kitchen & Bar from 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday nights (seasonally). Live music at The Cabana Bar Fridays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm (seasonally).
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Costa d’Este presents an opulent backdrop for your upcoming celebration. Whether a formal reception or a casual luncheon for family and friends, we provide everything necessary for an unforgettable gathering. Our tenured staff offers the service that only Benchmark can provide, ensuring that every detail is flawless from beginning to end.
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