Heaton's - Vero Beach

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   sean

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Calamari was not fresh and tasted greasy. Main courses nothing to speak of. Menu was limited. Service as usual was great!
   

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   Jacksonville

   781 reviews

   5.0

   781 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had lunch at Heaton’s on our way to Delray Beach. We both had the chopped salad - very fresh lettuce, tomato, and cucumber with egg, bacon and blue cheese. Shannon provided excellent service and the outdoor table overlooking the ocean created a pleasant environment. Highly recommended.
   

   Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for visiting!!
   

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   Dianne

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It's Hit or Miss. Some nights it's good. Some nights horrible. Last night, it was horrible. The tuna nachos were overly soaked in the soy dressing. The bang bang shrimp wasn't crispy with a light dose of sauce when it's at its best. Only 3 lettuce leaves on the plate for wrapping and we were a party of 4. They never give enough. My salad was soaking in dressing and my salmon on the top was 2 inches by 2 inches. My husband had the chicken sandwich and it was too long in the fryer. The others had burgers and said they were average. It's such a great spot but consistency is not their forte.
   

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   Cheryl

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Would like a more robust menu. Disappointed in the choices.
   

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   Michelle

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Do you like being treated like a french fried potato? If yes, this is the place for you to enjoy the worlds largest French Fry lamp. We've been to Heaton's many times. The service is always 4-5 stars, the view is great and it has a beach hotel casual restaurant vibe. Typically the entire hotel has great ambience and dim mood lighting. We pay the overpriced rates because the food is consistent and the views/sounds of the ocean are amazing. Last night was an atrocity. Temps were in the 70s with a light, warm breeze. For Floridians this is lovely sweater weather for northern visitors, it's beach attire weather. When we arrived on the pool deck we immediately noticed that Heaton's was it up like an operating room with every heater on and the brightest daylight lighting imaginable. But we had a reservation & were hungry so we decided to give it a go knowing we'd need to wsit fir a table elsewhere. The food & cocktails were great (4 stars). The service was great (4 stars). The ambiance was awful. The fry lights were on full blast. The light was so harsh, I wish I had my sunglasses. We made comments to the host & waiter which were ignored. We were red faced & overheating. The terrible lighting and heat ruined the evening. Further, this area of the treasure coast is a nesting area for endangered sea turtles. Beachside lighting is supposed to be red/orange hued because bright yellow/white lights interferes with the turtles ability to navigate. Why can Cobalt get the lighting & heat correct but Heaton's can't?
   

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   Francesco

   VIP

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Heatons has an excellent dinning area right on the beach and a nice bar area for drinks. I''ve eaten here twice and its 50/50. My wife and I each ordered the hanger steak. Mine was cooked perfect and tasted great. Hers was extremely tough and almost unedible. Not acceptable for a realatively expensive meal. Similar experience last year. Will not be back. Cobalt is a better option, althought its closed now for renovations
   

   Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded on January 25, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Francesco. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the dining area and our hanger steak. We apologize if your wife's steak was not up to par, as we strive to maintain the quality of our dishes. We understand your disappointment regarding the renovations and understand the inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best, Heaton's - Vero Beach Management Team
   

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   paul

   Treasure Coast

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are residents and we love Heatons.. We are looking forward to Cobalt opening seeing they do have a full dinner menu.
   

   Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded on January 25, 2025

   Thanks for visiting Paul - Cobalt is back open!
   

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   christopher

   Cleveland

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The swordfish tacos were excellent! And the value was good. But the ambiance / outdoor patio needs work to support the pricing.
   

   Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded on January 25, 2025

   Thanks for visiting!
   

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   Kathy

   Treasure Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   it was a wonderful dining experience. The Octopus was surprisingly delicious.
   

   Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded on December 30, 2024

   Thanks for visiting Kathy!
   

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    Richie

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food Was Great, Staff Was Friendly, and Very Accommodating To Our 3 and 6 Year Old Children
    

    Heaton's - Vero BeachResponded on December 30, 2024

    Thanks for dining!
    

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