Fire and Wine - Restaurant Review

There’s a new trend with high-end restaurants opening in unassuming locations without much signage. They want to you seek them out and feel like you discovered something special. Unfortunately, the secret is out, and people have discovered this restaurant, and it’s good, I mean REALLY GOOD. The kind of good you would expect to find in New York city, not in the small town of Vero Beach. Chef Chuck’s dishes are some of the most creative I’ve seen anywhere. His use of flavors and textures is truly unique.

Located in the Winn-Dixie strip mall off Oslo Road and 27^th Ave, you would never guess that a fine dining establishment is in the old Oslo Diner location. From the outside, it looks the same other than they removed the Oslo off the signage, leaving just the word diner on the marquee above the entrance. As you get closer to the front door, you know you found something unique. Upon entry into the restaurant, you step into the small foyer and are warmly greeted by Roger and his staff. On your right is a bar with the six best seats in the house. They have an open kitchen so you can sit and watch as the evening’s meals are expertly prepared by Chef Arnold and his culinary team. The dining room is long and narrow, tables line the walls with a walkway in between, and a large booth near the back of the restaurant if you prefer a more intimate dining experience. The wine list is extensive, so don’t be afraid to ask Roger for a recommendation if you’re unsure what to choose.