BIG SHOTS GOLF VERO BEACH

Health grade
A · 100/100
Indian River County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.5 ★ · 1,430 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
May 2026

Its most recent inspection on May 21, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.5 across 1,430 reviews.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Indian River County

Get directions Call (772) 979-4653

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
3456 US HWY 1, Vero Beach, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Golf driving range, Family restaurant, Recreation center, Restaurant, Sports bar
Rating
4.5 stars (1430 reviews)
Seats
297
Phone
(772) 979-4653
Website
Official website
Photo of BIG SHOTS GOLF VERO BEACH
Photo: BigShots Golf Vero Beach

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,430 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Opinion on front-of-house is split — those reviews land at 3.4 on average.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (15 of 22). No one in this corpus comments on value for money at all. Of the 22 rated reviews, 17 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. The visit behind that grade was May 21, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Indian River County restaurants we grade. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Good drinks and decent food. Great AC. Nice bartenders.

  • June 19, 2026

    Good family fun! Highly recommend.

  • June 14, 2026

    So much fun! Bumped into friends here too. What a wonderful place to have a drink, some snacks, oh and to drive some golf balls!! I truly suck at golf but the gamification of it makes it’s a ton of fun for me while my dad can hit the ball all the way straight to the oak tree in the back and I still beat him because I smashed the penguin and my ball bounced around the pinball a ton. Okay he crushed me at the end! Lots of fun. We love this place!

  • June 6, 2026

    Excellent driving range. Great atmosphere. Offers food and beverages. Loved it!

  • June 4, 2026

    Very unorganized and messy.... went in for my wife's 34th birthday party with 12 people. Called ahead a few days to reserve 2 couches for us and they said they dont take reservation and to just come in. So we come in 2 days later and what a suprise they dont have any couches open.. exactly why I tried to make a reservation.. we than asked to be on the upper deck and I was told it was closed on weekdays.. okay oh well we got 2 tables and where there for about an hour, than I start noticing the upper deck had people on it. Now im a little pissed... no apology no try to make it better. Nothing..... I love this place go here all the time with my wife. And the ball was seriously dropped...

  • June 2, 2026

    Fun atmosphere

  • May 28, 2026

    This is Wednesday, May 27th and had another delicious meal and service. Today's special was a shrimp wrap and had coleslaw with it. Love their daily specials! Also, as always, Tony takes very good care of us with great and attentive service!!! Went to Big Shots this evening and tried their new dinner menu. I had the lobster ravioli and my son had the pork chop. Also had the fried mozzarella sticks. Everything was delicious and Steve who waited on his and also the bartender was very attentive as always. Been going to this place since it opened and always great food and service. The only thing I suggest with the lobster ravioli is try using a creamy alla vodka sauce to compliment the lobster and cheese. The tomato sauce takes away the taste of it.

  • May 15, 2026

    Had tons of fun playing Trivia with EddyBear and everyone at Big Shots! Definitely recommend.

  • May 6, 2026

    Steve is amazing food and drinks was off the chain he needs a raise won’t come in unless he is is here. Also received a day pass for posting. Very welcoming environment will be back again. Highly t recommended

  • May 4, 2026

    Good food and an excellent time with friends

  • May 3, 2026

    Not a favorite by far. 😕 Sat at the bar and was served by Nicole. She was polite. No bottled water I was told. (How can a bar or grille not have bottled water….especially in Florida?? Hmmmmmm…). Ordered the chicken satay, house salad, wings, cheeseburger sliders and pretzel bites. The food was just like it states…bar food (no flavor whatsoever) but the pretzel bites were great. Go figure. Unfortunately we will never go back to eat there again but maybe we will go play golf and have a better experience!

  • May 3, 2026

    I recently visited BigShots Golf, and it’s a fun concept that combines entertainment with casual dining. The biggest highlight is being able to practice your golf swing at the driving range while hanging out with friends—it makes for a really social and interactive experience. It’s a great spot if you’re looking to do something a little different than a typical night out. That said, there are a few drawbacks. The acoustics inside can be pretty rough—there’s a noticeable echo that makes it harder to have conversations, especially when it gets busy. The menu is also somewhat limited, and the food options lean more toward snacks and light bites rather than full meals. While that fits the driving range vibe, it might leave you wanting more if you come in expecting a no-nonsense dining experience. Overall, it’s a solid place for fun and casual hangouts, especially if you enjoy golf, but it’s probably best to think of the food as a side feature rather than the main attraction. It’s also not the best choice for thoughtful or detailed conversations.

  • April 26, 2026

    Never really been into golf... my friend and I have never learned even how to swing a club... but it looked like fun and sounded like a great idea. 1.5 hours of talking 3 shots each and laughing until our bellies hurt.... he shot a 200 yard shot and I managed a 180... it was alot of fun. Have a go for yourselves and if Cher is your waitress, you'll be well taken care of! The fresh cut jalapeños on their nachos are tasty!

  • April 17, 2026

    A big surprise. Not only do they have a very cool golf range, but the food is excellent. I often come just for the food. The turkey ruben and fish tacos are always well cooked. The pizza is surprising good, well cooked, not greasy. Lots of salads and the daily specials are very good. Come for the food, stay for the golf. They also have TVs for the weekend sports. Thursday trivia. Put-put golf.

  • April 14, 2026

    Never again will we eat here! The food is well let’s just say we would have had a better meal at McDonald’s. The chicken does not even cover the bun. And the taste was definitely lacking flavor.

  • April 13, 2026

    Outstanding, great golfing and excellent food. Try the cheese fries, they were absolutely delicious 😋

  • April 12, 2026

    Big Shots is the place to practice your swing, take in some golf vibes and enjoy a snack or meal from breakfast (limited breakfast menu) to dinner. You will find that Big Shots has plenty of parking, offers space for groups of all sizes. If you are a larger party (over 15 or special occasion) always practice good dining out etiquette and plan ahead. We love to go here when it's raining and you can still feel like you spent the day outside.

  • April 7, 2026

    Ryan Rose, the manager was the absolute best and accommodating person I’ve ever met had a lot of fun hitting the golf balls and having some drinks at the bar highly recommend for you and your family

  • April 5, 2026

    Total joke of an experience. I wasn't told until AFTER my session and meal were finished that gift cards can't be used for food. The server was completely unapologetic and offered zero help to resolve their lack of transparency. To top it off, the food was extremely mediocre. Won’t be back

  • March 29, 2026

    I paid $28 for some mozzarella sticks and a sprite… never coming again

  • March 21, 2026

    Good way to spend a couple hours while in Vero...

  • March 20, 2026

    Another great time at Big Ocker's Annual Birthday party

Overall Score

61 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 10 PM
Friday
10 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
9 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
9 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 21, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. May 18, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Administrative complaint recommended

    3 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  3. November 21, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 21, 2026