BEST RESTAURANT
THE FORT STEAKHOUSE
106 S. Second St., Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Food and service quality that equals or exceeds ‘big city’ competitors.”
“Great ambiance, food, menu. Love the décor.”
“Outstanding food, impeccable service, warm and comfortable atmosphere.”
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
OCEAN GRILL
1050 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“History, quality, ambiance, service, décor.”
“Wonderful variety of dishes.”
“Fresh fish, not frozen, and great ocean views.”
BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
JAN’S PLACE
1990 Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Price, food, service, relaxed environment.”
“Great food and atmosphere.”
“Homey, cozy atmosphere with familiar favorites on the menu. Bob and Jan are amazing people and it shows in their restaurants. Always consistent.”
MOST ROMANTIC DINNER
ARMANI’S CUCINA
1920 14th Ave., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Candles, music, meals, lovely wine samples.”
“Very fine dining, nice lighting, very tasty wine and cheese roll, awesome.”
“Outside it feels like you are dining in Italian streets.”
BEST PLACE FOR DATE NIGHT
SCAMPI GRILL
815 20th St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Would recommend this place for a date night or a fun evening out with friends!”
“Atmosphere, menu, drinks, wines, food, staff were all excellent.”
“We celebrated my birthday dinner here. Outstanding all around! Best restaurant in Vero in my opinion.”
BEST BEACH
SOUTH BEACH
1702 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Nice facilities and a wide beach, lots of parking.”
“Big beach, guarded and has volleyball court.”
“Wide-open sand beach for plenty of room and decent amount of volleyball nets.”
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
ELLIOTT MUSEUM
825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Beautiful exhibits, great staff.”
“Give yourself a lot of time to go through this gem of a museum.”
“What diverse collections! We loved learning about Sterling Elliott’s inventions and ingenuity. And the car collection, Wow!”
BEST SALON/BARBERSHOP
JOEY’S DOWNTOWN DAPPER BARBERSHOP
2005 14th Ave., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They are nice and attentive to all of their clients. They do their best to keep all their clients happy.”
“Amazing barbers, great customer service, owner is amazing guy.”
“My kids love going here because its great atmosphere and they listen to what they want done.”
BEST NAIL SALON
STUDIO GABRIEL SALON AND SPA
2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The best massage chairs and the nail technicians are very talented.”
“Been here forever and quality work.”
“Such a nice place to have a pedicure. Very clean and relaxing.”
BEST RETAIL STORE
MATILDA’S
15 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Love their clothes and décor for sale. Very friendly and knowledgeable.”
“This store has it all! From shoes that match the outfits perfectly, with jewelry that the girls who work there help you put an outfit together with.”
BEST PLACE TO PLAY GOLF
PIPER’S LANDING YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB
6160 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Challenging yet playable. New practice facilities.”
“The course is challenging but not too hard. Always in great condition, and the staff is attentive and friendly.”
“The course can be tough but still playable and it’s quiet.”
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
VERO BEACH KARATE ASSOCIATION
1355 29th St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They are very caring about the children who attend and they do a lot for the community!”
“Kids learn self discipline.”
“Awesome place for kids to learn and grow in their discipline and have fun!”
BEST NONPROFIT
MUSIC ANGELS EDUCATION FUND
540 Reef Road, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They provide instruments and music lessons for children whose parents might not otherwise afford them.”
“They provide music lessons to underprivileged children. They raise money by putting on amazing shows.”
“Lots of dedication to helping kids that might never get the opportunity to excel in music.”
BEST NEW BUSINESS
PHANTOM SPORTS
785 8th Court, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Sells a variety of sports items. Friendly customer service, very responsive, family owned, competitive prices, great product quality.”
“They offer services and products that we have always had to go out of the area or order online sight unseen.”
“The owner is very friendly and nice. If you do not see what you are looking for in the store he will order it for you.”
BEST MUSEUM
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
3001 Riverside Park Drive
Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“There’s always something to do!”
“Beautiful building with interesting exhibits that change through the seasons.”
“Fantastic displays! Great art school!”
BEST MARINA
FORT PIERCE MARINA
1 Avenue A
Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“A lot to do and nice view and location, well kept.”
“Easy to get in and out to the ocean.”
“Great floating docks with wide walkways. The absolute best dockmaster and dock hands that we have in 110 marinas on the Great Loop. They know exactly how to help a boat in strong current and keep everyone safe.”
BEST BREWERY
PAREIDOLIA BREWERY
712 Cleveland St., Sebastian
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great beer with wide selection of styles. Food is great. Live music of different styles outside. Very friendly staff. Dog friendly.”
“Small brewery but big flavor! They have multiple beers available and we sampled a few and we found one that is light and perfect for a hot day.”
“Family friendly, good beer and food. They do a lot of charity work in the region.”
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
SUNRISE THEATRE
117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Excellent venue, on the National Register of Historic Places.”
“Great acoustics, lots of seating.”
“Great venue, great sound, excellent schedule of shows.”
BEST HOTEL
COSTA D’ESTE BEACH RESORT & SPA
3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It has everything, it’s reasonable, and the staff is excellent.”
“From our arrival we were treated like VIP’s. The resort is beautiful and kept very up to date, clean and beautiful.”
“This was a beautiful clean hotel with gorgeous ocean views and luxurious pool area!”
BEST HISTORICAL SITE
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN
350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The gardens preserve a piece of what was once the most visited tourist attraction in Florida.”
“Very lovely. It is so beautiful and relaxing.”
“McKee has meandering paths, streams, and ponds with a gorgeous variety of water lilies throughout the park. There’s also a lovely children’s area with natural elements, a pirate ship, fairy garden, and a small splash pad.”
BEST GOLF COURSE
INDIAN RIVER CLUB
800 Carolina Circle SW, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great layout.”
“Great golf course and caring staff. Beautiful neighborhood. New course renovation just completed.”
“The golf course is by far the best course in the Treasure Coast area. Tough, yet fair for all golfers.”
BEST FESTIVAL
ST. HELEN’S HARVEST FESTIVAL
Jackie Robinson Training Complex [Dodgertown]
3901 26th St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Four days of rides, food, fun.”
“Family-oriented event with tasty food vendors.”
“Great atmosphere, family fun, delicious food.”
BEST ECO-ADVENTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER VERO BEACH PONTOON TOUR
255 Live Oak Drive [on the west end of Wabasso Bridge], Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The pontoon boat trip is the best ‘on-water’ experience on the Indian River Lagoon. Fantastic staff and volunteers. Great value.”
“Their guided tour is great! They have very knowledgeable tour guides for the pontoon boat and kayak tours, where we saw dolphins, roseate spoonbill and other wildlife.”
“Had an amazing time on the pontoon boat trip out to Pelican Island! Loved watching the Indian River Lagoon dolphins playing and chasing halibut.”
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
THE GAFFORD
47 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Amazing dinner! Our server made it fantastic! We were warmly greeted when we walked in. Our server immediately brought us water and told us the specials.”
“Rick and family and their staff seem to remember every customer, their preferences, and exactly how to make them feel welcome.”
“As busy as they are service has always been excellent.”
BEST CATERING
WILD THYME CATERING
1785 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Delicious food, top notch presentation and they help local charities.”
“Excellent, creative food, wonderful staff, perfect in every way.”
“Great food and great prices! Their charcuterie spread is amazing!”
BEST BUSINESS FOR PETS
TREASURE COAST ANIMAL REHAB AND FITNESS
25 18th St.,Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Happy atmosphere with the only goal of making your pet feel better no matter what.”
“This is a fun place for pets to get mobility rehab and senior vet services in a fun friendly atmosphere. Pets run through the door to visit the staff whenever they arrive.”
“Excellent care and compassion for all the animals they treat. Dr. Amber is fantastic in identifying and treating ailments in senior animals and those animals needing further rehab after surgeries. It is a place of great kindness and care.”
BEST BARBECUE
PEPPER & SALT BBQ
308 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The best bbq around by far!!!”
“Pepper and salt BBQ is the epitome of how BBQ is supposed to taste.”
“I love this place. Every time we are in Vero Beach we stop in. Best BBQ I have ever had. Brisket was moist and juicy. St. Louis ribs that were fall-off-the-bone tender.”
BEST PIZZA
PIZZA MIA
1115 21st St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The Grandma’s Pie is the best.”
“N.Y. style pizza with delicious choices.”
“Fresh ingredients. Love the staff. Always a good meal.”
BEST FRESH PRODUCE MARKET
NELSON FAMILY FARMS
875 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Hands-down the best quality, variety and prices, with helpful staff and a family-owned spirit. Whether it’s everyday shopping or preparing a holiday feast, Nelson’s is the first stop.”
“Quality produce at reasonable prices. Tons of stuff you can’t find at the grocery store.”
“Great produce, lots of variety, great prices.”
Thank you to our many voters who cast ballots in this year’s Best of the Treasure Coast contest and congratulations to all the winners!
