CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Is CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL clean? Mostly — a B (88/100) at its latest inspection, January 28, 2026. That visit logged 1 high-priority and 4 basic violations.
Inspectors cited 1 high-priority and 4 basic violations. That puts it safer than 36% of Indian River County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.3 from 1,926 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and healthy diners.
B · 88/100 · safer than 36% of Indian River County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (772) 299-5999
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (88/100)
- Violations
- 5 total — 1 high-priority, 4 basic
- Address
- 1285 US HWY 1, Vero Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.3 stars (1926 reviews)
- Seats
- 246
- Phone
- (772) 299-5999
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.6 stars.
5 stars is the modal score, given by 20 of the 26 reviewers who rated. Conspicuously absent: cleanliness, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 23 positive to 3 negative across 26 rated reviews.
The kitchen graded a B (88/100) on 1 high-priority and 4 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on January 28, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 36% of the Indian River County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Everything above is computed from the 26 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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We ate at the bar and the bartender/waitress was super. Restaurants need more employees like Barbara.
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Barbara is amazing! Enjoyed our lunch too!!
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Barbara was fabulous!!!! Very attentive and accommodating!
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Went for an early lunch while out visiting in Vero Beach, and stopped in with my husband… great food as always and fabulous service by Barbara. Thank you! 😊
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It was my first time and Barbara was amazing!! She made it memorable and I will definitely be back :)
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Ashley was amazing !
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I have not been to Carrabba’s in quite a while and thoroughly enjoyed my lunch visit. My waitress Barbara was excellent, very attentive, engaging and professional. She told us about the $6 Sangria special and I actually ordered two. They were delicious and refreshing on a hot afternoon in Florida. Love the atmosphere when you walk into the restaurant, very inviting. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich which was very dry and too much bread. Side salad was good. I will “definitely” go back and will tell everyone about the Sangria special on Tuesday’s. Menu has a large selection, I will choose something other than chicken parm sandwich next time:)
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terrible, this man stares at me with this grin. wine was warm.
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Here in the Hotel and once again extremely disappointed with you guys, no utensils and all, how am I going to eat? With my hands?! If a plastic fork it’s too expensive, you can charge me extra for that.
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I was disappointed with my recent visit to Carrabba's Italian Grill. The service I received did not meet my expectations, as communication was limited and some concerns were not handled as professionally as I had hoped. The overall experience felt rushed and left me frustrated. I hope the restaurant can focus on improving customer service and ensuring guests feel valued and heard.
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Our waitress Barbara treated us fantastic, and made us feel like family. What a good server. she is an asset to Carrabba’s. Hope when I come in again, I will get her.
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Food was good, not great, overpriced for the quality. Server was nice.
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Mis Barbara is excelente server! Thanks Vero beach
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My husband and I enjoy this place so much. Every time we go, the food is excellent and the service (Robin) is fantastic. We managed to get the same server and we were happy about it. Plus they have a take home special that is hard to beat. We will be returning. The drinks are a little pricey so, you may want to have cocktails at home first.
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barbara was great, she was pleasant and attentive!
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Barbara was amazing. She was very personable and professional. The food was outstanding.
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Barbara’s the best server ever!!!!
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Barbara the bartender was great very friendly
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Barbara at Carrabba’s Italian Grill made my lunch experience excellent today. I ordered the salad and sandwich combo, and everything was fresh, delicious, and served quickly. Barbara was friendly, attentive, and made sure I had everything I needed without being overbearing. Great service can make all the difference, and she definitely went above and beyond. I’ll be back again soon! thanks, Barbara!
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Wonderful experience last night at Carrabbas in Vero Beach FL. Our server Kelley was fabulous. We’ve been going there for years and she was the best. Friendly, efficient, attentive. Of course the meals were great as always.
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Barbara is an excellent server!!!
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Sophia is amazing
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Awesome EVERYTHING and the bread is fresh & hot with delish olive oil for dipping! The blackberry Sangrias are amaaaaazing...I love this place! Everyone's great too!!!
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Barbara was the best
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5 Stars all around for my visit last week at Carrabba's!! Our waiter TIM was amazing, he was patient, kind, informative and so much more. First he started off with 2 waters for my husband and that was just a bonus, because he had no clue that my husband is a heavy water drinker at restaurants. Then when ordering our food I asked his favorite dishes and he went into great detail on the options and ingredients he likes. Then when ordering my 4 year old's food he had it sent out first without us asking (huge bonus points since toddlers aren't so good at waiting). Of course my toddler got upset that my pasta looked better then hers haha, Tim asked her what was wrong and came right back out with a pasta just like mine for her to make her happy. All in all Tim is amazing, he went above and beyond the entire dinner and we couldn't thank him more for a great experience. So sad that were missing this in all restaurants. Next time you dine in make sure to ask for Tim - he will not disappoint.
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Ashley at Carrabba's in Vero Beach was courteous , very helpful and professional . A wonderful dining experience !!
Overall Score
61 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 28, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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July 29, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 28, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #3564
- EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
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: January 28, 2026