Blue Star

Had a wonderful dining experience. Fortunately, we were eating early so when we arrived and asked to add two to our party it was easy. A little bit later when we added two more the staff was very accommodating and arranged the tables to fit our group.
Blue Star earned its five stars because every entrée and appetizer was delicious and expertly prepared.
We started with the blue crab dip and Ritz crackers. The dip was served hot and was full of big pieces of blue crab. Though the portion was small it made it around the table of seven people.
I had the scallop special with risotto. It had four medium size scallops and was very good. The best dish was the pork saltimbocca – big, cheese laden, and salty.
The only disappointment was the lobster bisque which was very thin. But it was alone in that category. We had two shrimp dishes so I can recommend anything Blue Star makes with shrimp.
The shrimp & grits had wonderful grits cheese grits with an added flavor we couldn’t identify. Perhaps from the spices used on the shrimp which were just a tad warm for me. (if you like spicy food even a little bit, you won’t think this dish was too hot).
Lastly, was the shrimp and pasta special. I tried one bite and it was as good as any of the other dishes. Which is why there was only one bite left for me.
There is a very good selection of red and white wines, and beers.
For dessert we had crème brûlée and the bread pudding. Both were good, but slightly below the expectations set by other Unilocalers.

Great scene! The space is loud, filled with music, and the food is delicious.

Went there for a early dinner and having made reservations. We received warm greetings and service was excellent. The Apple onion soup was different and we enjoyed it with the bread provided. We had the tenderloin and shank. Tenderloin was large and sat on a small portion of pasta. The tenderloin had been seared and had a hard crust on top. A little too hard. Pasta tasty but very salty. Shank good size and enjoyed it other than again, too salty. Customer can always add salt himself. Best thing s about the place was excellent servers, cleanliness and friendliness of all.

We had a wonderful dinner at Blue Star. The waiter was very knowledgable and attentive. I had the shrimp and grits and my husband the chicken with polenta. Both were DELICIOUS! We also tried the lobster bisque — which was just okay. For dessert we shared a crème brûlée which was perfect and plenty for two to share. Strongly recommend you make reservations. Unfortunately, we were too early to be able to enjoy the live music, but we plan to go back.

Probably the most enjoyable dining experience I have had in Vero Beach in a long time. Knowledgable and friendly wait staff, carefully prepared dishes, and a congenial atmosphere. If you want something other than the cookie cutter seafood joint or chain drivel, make it a point to visit here and sample the menu from top to bottom.

A solid 4 star rating!!! It was really packed on a Friday evening and we were able to score a table without a reservation. Located in the active downtown area.
Great atmosphere and music with piano player and jazz vocalist singing Chet Baker & Astrid Gilberto tunes. Kind of like a supper club atmosphere. Locals and tourists alike frequent here. Friendly staff.
Spinach salad was very good along with mushroom chèvre tart which made a good meal.

I went for the first time to BLUE STAR last night and I must say it was most defiantly worth it. Our waiter Allan was amazing!!! He was knowledgable, kind, and made the experience that much more worth it. He knew all the beers on the menu and was able to help me chose the perfect wine for my meal after sampling only 2 different wines.
I ordered the crab soup and it was delicious. it was thick and hearty and I primal could have made a meal out of it (Ask for some warm bread with it!!). I was able to sample the sweet butternut squash soup that my boyfriend ordered and I was blown alway. Not too sweet but very delicious as well. When it was time to order entrees, our waiter describes the scallop in a way that we were both convinced we had to try it. When it arrived, I knew we had made a good choice. The entrees were so decadent and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I’ve eaten at some of the expensive restaurants on the beach and they don’t compare to the quality of the food here. Great atmosphere, food, and service.
In addition, They feature live music. The singer who was there last night was a doll! Overall great experience. I will be back again.
Cons about the experience?
None whatsoever. Everything was great. I couldn’t have had a better experience.

The best meal I’ve had on our vacation in Florida this month. We ordered the White Truffle Fries, Shrimp & Grits, Spinach Salad (with blackened shrimp added) and the Liver & Onions.
For dessert we had the Key Lime Pie and the Crème Brulee.
I wanted to order the crab dip but I don’t care for Ritz Crackers. Wish it was served with baguette or other crackers.
Everything we ordered was absolutely excellent.
The entertainment, Rebecca McIlvain, made the experience over-​the-​top special with her enchanting voice and guitar playing.

I cannot describe the pure deliciousness of the food here! I’m on a short vacation in Vero and was a little disappointed when I saw that my favorite wine & tapas place had changed owners. But, what a nice surprise when I found out that the original owner of the Blue Star Wine Bar had simply moved to downtown and changed to a full menu!
This place has a wonderful ambience. It still has the comfortable, eclectic vibe of the wine bar, but with an upscale element. AND the full, fine-​dining menu was so full of delicious selections I had trouble choosing what to have.
I decided to have the pan seared scallops with risotto and spinach. My son ordered the chicken pot pie and mixed greens salad. The scallops were perfectly done! They melted in my mouth. The risotto was light and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. My son’s pot pie with organic roasted chicken and fresh vegetables was so good he cleaned his plate! We topped it off with a to-​die-​for crème brule that was big enough for two.
Chef Kitty Wagner has outdone herself! You can still go and hang out on a sofa and sip fantastic wine — ask Chef Kitty to pick one for you. I always do — and choose a few things from the still-​extensive small plates menu. OR you can indulge in a dining experience that will tantalize your palate and fill your belly! It’s a «win win.»
Oh, I would be remiss if I forgot to mention that the service was impeccable and the guitar music a lovely accompaniment.

It was pretty disappointing. The price was too high for the environment and quality of food and service. The music was fine, but overall, we were underwhelmed.

Great food and ambiance. Live romantic music. Great service. There is a great deal of attention to detail in the preparation of the food. I had the onion soup that was truly delectable. My fried had the braised Lamb shanks that was braised for hours and fell off the bone. Delicious.

I’m loving that these places keep popping up in the Vero downtown area. Bluestar was around before but I’m glad they came downtown. This place adds what we have been missing downtown… good bourbon. We drank, talked, listened to good live music (though it was a bit dated), played jenga on the table, and had a great time. I gave 4 stars because they were out of a few of the better bourbons I wanted to have and we had to hunt down our waitress but otherwise… I’ll be back for sure

Holy cow y’all! Blue Star is SO good! Just split the pimento spread, spinach salad, and Frenchie burger with my husband. I don’t even like pimento cheese (or so I thought) and I wanted to lick the bowl. And who decides to shave brussel sprouts for a salad?! So stinking good. The Porch Pounder martini didn’t hurt either. We will definitely be back!

Good food, great drinks. Location. not as great.

My dining companion and I went on the strength of the recent glowing review from a local paper here. Boy, did we have a completely different experience and I wouldn’t say my review is glowing of them.
I started off with the blue crab and corn chowder while my dining companion opted for the soup of the day — a curry cauliflower. The chowder I had was bland, no seasoning — disappointing. I sent mine back. The curry cauliflower on the other hand was great — creamy, simple yet rich. For an appetizer, we had the escargot which was also exemplary — crispy bacon and fried onion nestled amidst the tender escargot. Yet, this was the only other spark of brilliance to be had for us this night.
For the entrees, I ordered the swordfish which was a special that evening while my companion had the calf’s liver. The poppy seed sauce on the swordfish was good but what the hell is up with the fact that the couscous it was served with was ICE COLD! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, ice cold. When I sent that back, the waiter came back with the food warmed up a short time later and promptly replied that the cooks meant to serve it that way. Are you serious? Really? I’ve never heard of cold couscous unless it was atop a salad of some kind.
My companion’s liver was not cooked to specification and she was displeased with it. Lackluster in essence… She wound up throwing the takeaway box away as we headed home. I tried a bit of the liver and while I am not a fan of it in general, I have been accustomed in the past to having that liver-​y taste hit you after you have come close to processing it. Upon first bite, I spit this out — the taste was ghastly, to say the least. Like a wave of nausea.
And to top it all off, the service was deplorable. It took us over an hour to get our food and the place was not packed. The waiter/​waitress (there were 2 people running around) ran by us several times with no acknowledgement before we had to keep flagging them down. We skipped dessert because we didn’t want to wait 20 minutes for that. Their menu is short, one page — why are things not streamlined? But I digress…
For a bill totaling $ 112, I was completely disheartened.
The point being, I won’t be back here and personally, won’t recommend this place anywhere else. Unless you feel like drinking and listening to live music. But there are plenty of other places in Vero to do just that.

Had dinner the other night with friends. Great beer and wine. Try the shrimp and grits. It was great. Also, the Florida Cracker beer on tap is awesome.

Great food. Scallops were delicious and perfectly cooked. My husband had the pulled pork and it was excellent
The band on Tuesday night open mics was fabulous. Great mix of open mic talent backed up by the band.
The staff is very attentive and team oriented. This is a great place for music and food.

I love this place… great staff, great food, great drinks and best of all great music. I was a regular at the Island location and was sad to see them move, but that hasn’t stopped me from making the drive west.