Waldo's Restaurant

My wife and I went here for a drink and a look around in the afternoon of 17 August, 2025 (a Sunday) while exploring downtown Vero Beach and Ocean Drive. I'd read about this place and it looked like it was a neat looking old dive bar. It sort of is a dive bar (appearance wise), but it's very nice and clean inside with a friendly staff and mostly a local crowd. The afternoon we were there, a local band of senior citizen musicians was playing by the pool out behind the bar, and they were rocking tunes from the 60s through the 80s, so we were in the perfect age group for their play list. The inside bar is rustic looking, but it was a hot day and we weren't wearing swimsuits, so we just stayed inside at barstools, had a few drinks and just looked out the open window behind the bar and people watched. It seemed like most of the people in the pool were locals in the 50s to 70s, or people from the local area who came over to spend the weekend at the Driftwood Resort on the beach, which this bar is located inside of. I really liked this place, and would love to come back here during the cooler months. The location is dead smack in the middle of the heart of downtown Vero Beach and walking distance to several free parking areas.

Stopped here for lunch after a few recommendations from friends. Loved it all! Sat outside with a perfect view of the ocean. We tried their own lager & it was very tasty. Ordered a taco bowl and mahi fingers. Both fresh & delicious. Our friends were right and already making plans to return despite the 2hr drive from home.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Vero Beach; very laid-back and always a fun experience. The waiters/servers are all very professional, easy to talk to and attentive. The food is excellent; a great selection. Their key lime pie as a desert was very good. If you have a chance, please eat at this restaurant; you will not be disappointed.

On the main Drag of Vero is Ocean Ave, here youll find good breakfast lunch and dinner dining. Behind the historic Driftwood Resort, you have Waldos Restaurant. The Driftwood is a beautifully rustic resort. Some say its even haunted (an awesome reason to book 1 or multiple rooms). As soon as you you walk, its like going into an old port after you've been at sea for weeks. You are seated either outside or in (You're choice), the outside has a pool,beach access, 2 bars, lounge chairs etc. We heard a great local country/western band last night. As youll see the pics and video I post of all they offer. The service staff are wonderful, very attentive and have knowledge of the over 100 year old history. They have anything for everyone. Try their Cordon Bleu sandwich, its incredible. Please look at my pics and videos and have many a stay. Tell them large Marge sent ya. Trust me, youll love it and want to come back especially for your souvenir cups.

I had such a great time at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, but what really made the night special was our server, Cliff. He was honestly the best server I’ve ever had. He interacted with us the whole time, kept great conversations going, and told the coolest stories and fun facts about the restaurant. His personality is amazing, and he constantly checked on our table to make sure we had everything we needed. If you come here, definitely ask for Cliff!

My table was more impressed with their food than I was with my shrimp tacos which was small in size and bland. The waitress was wonderful and attentive. The view of the ocean was the draw of course. Waldo's is difficult to find as the sign on the street is soooo tiny. The driver never saw it until we walked up on it after parking. Parking is also an issue!!!

Lovely place, beautiful on the water. We had a great waitress and food was amazing. I had chicken salad which tasted awesome. The bar chips on top i could do without. My husband had Mahi tacos and onion rings that tasted great. The bar drinks were good. We will be back.