CUISINE: Creative Cuban
TEL: (772) 562-9919
CUISINE: Creative Cuban
PRICE RANGE: $10 - $48
WINE LIST: Yes
BAR: Yes, Indoor & Cabana bar
OUTDOOR SEATING: Yes
RESERVATIONS: Recommended
HOURS: B: 7 - 11, L:11 - 2, D: 5-10
CREDIT CARDS: MC/VS/AX/DC
ADDRESS: 3244 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach (map)
TEL: (772) 562-9919
WEBSITE: visit







Oriente’s first week
Because there were so many items on the menu to choose from, we decide to dine “Tapas” style and picked five different appetizers and smaller entres.Our server was very professional and accomodating.
We started with the swordfish cerviche (very fresh with citrus and spices perfectly balanced) and cuban roll (extraordinary flavor), then tried the shrimp tempura with a tropical sauce that made us want to lick the plate. We finished with palomilla sliders ( cute litle marinated skirt steak burgers with sauted onions) and sugarcane skewered ahi tuna over salad, that was cleverly mixed with smoked ham and black beans. A little cuban coffee and some mango creme brulee made our perfect tropical meal complete. We only wished we could have tried the paella but, unfortunately for us, were prevented by a shellfish allergy.
Perhaps, the best dinner in Vero.
Go early to avoid the local crowds.
This place is gorgeous!
Modern, clean lines and a neat play on the circle theme throughout. Atmosphere is 5 star but my first time dining there was just OK. Some things were very good, others were average and 1 item was sent back. Service needs some polish but it was relatively new when I went so I guess these things need a little time. I will definitely try it again and hope that it tightened things up a bit.
The best combination of food, service, atmosphere, quality crowd on Ocean Drive, and probably in all of Vero Beach.