KILTED MERMAID
Is KILTED MERMAID clean? Yes — an A grade, 97/100, at its most recent inspection on February 13, 2026. That visit logged 1 intermediate violation.
Its latest inspection on February 13, 2026 cited only 1 intermediate violation. That puts it safer than 74% of Indian River County restaurants we grade — near the top of the county. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, and healthy diners.
A · 97/100 · safer than 74% of Indian River County
Get directions Call (772) 569-5533
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (97/100)
- Violations
- 1 total — 1 intermediate
- Address
- 1937 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Restaurant, Bar & grill, Fondue restaurant, Live music venue, Lounge bar, Pub
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.6 stars (1352 reviews)
- Seats
- 130
- Phone
- (772) 569-5533
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Sorted by date, these 17 reviews trend upward. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength.
Conspicuously absent: wait times, which no reviewer brings up. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 11 of the 17 reviewers who rated. Of the 17 rated reviews, 13 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below.
On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (97/100), with 1 intermediate violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That inspection was on February 13, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 74% of the Indian River County restaurants we grade.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.
Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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The food, vibes, and staff are all AMAZING! We will definitely be back!
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Cool place with character. Great live music on Saturday.
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Atmosphere eclectic. Great selection of beer. Many vegan options.
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Very eclectic decor inside and out adds to the atmosphere. Nice range of beers, the service was excellent and an interesting food menu including octopus and various fondues
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Great food. Great atmosphere. Great place!!!
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love kilted mermaid lots of great music and fun events. delicious food, great staff and a wide selection of beers, cocktails as well as NA options.
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Mediocre food, mediocre staff, mediocre service. Staff is extremely unprofessional, childish and know nothing about the menu. Has a “better than thou” complex. Nothing about this place is worth spending a penny. NOT KID/FAMILY FRIENDLY
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I enjoyed it first time being at a true lgbtq+ themed/owned restaurant/bar. Atmosphere was amazing food even better staff were amazing 10/10 would come again 😀
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I enjoyed going to the Kilted Mermaid for the band that was playing, and while I'm not partial towards the establishments decorations, the food was amazing (worth the prices they have) and the place has a cozy feel to it inside 😊
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If youb are vegan and looking for some great food, great beer and a great atmosphere this is the place!
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Funky place, great beer selection.
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Sort of funny how the wife and I found this place. I started this system when there were no smart phones, and continue this method even as they exist. If in a town and wondering where I should go, I seek out a bar with an adjective-animal in its name. Blind Pig. Fainting Goat. Happy Monkey. Whatever. Yes, I know a mermaid is only half fish, but it is my game and therefore it qualifies. Anyway, another thing my wife and I seek out is FONDUE. Thus, when we crossed my search of adjective-animal bars and her search of fondue...bingo. We made a great choice. This place just bleeds good vibes from the moment you walk in. Unique exterior, beer garden area, cool wall decor, corners with all sorts of stuff going on, cool outdoor patio area, and, most importantly, great service. Thor (I assume one of the managers) greeted us, and elevated our experience. He was just covering until the other bartender came on, but we enjoyed the heck out his friendliness, efficiency, humor, and knowledge of the menu and of the bar. We got the three cheese fondue dish, and it was amazing. Plenty of cheese, plenty of dippers. We didn't add protein (I believe that cheese has protein in it), and I thought the pretzel and potato were the best dippers, although bread is a given as a good choice. PLENTY of beer on tap, and I had the Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Wife had the rose and liked it also. We went when they first opened, but you just had a feeling, looking around, that the place got FUN later on.…
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Just realized I mistakenly rated Kilted Mermaid one instead of five stars. This is a super fun place for dinner and entertainment of all kinds. Love music, drag bingo, trivia and more. Food is enjoyable and vegan / vegetarian friendly and if you like fondue this is the place. Great selection of wine and beer and newly has a liquor license. Go soon and often. No regrets.
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This place is a wreak useless workers
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They’ll mess up your order then claim you made the mistake. Don’t come here expecting good service
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Place us and really nice place, great food great beer, great staff.
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Great ambience, a unique atmosphere compared to most Florida places. Warm, friendly, inclusive, and welcoming staff. Love the beer selection and the variety of entertainment. The weak link is the menu. I wish they had better food choices, we always have to go to dinner somewhere else first.
Overall Score
72 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4 to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4 to 11 PM
- Thursday
- 4 to 11 PM
- Friday
- 4 to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 4 to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 4 to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 13, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
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July 9, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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: February 13, 2026