My New Favorite Restaurant (in Vero)

Tonight, my aunt and uncle took me to a restaurant called the "Garage".  I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never been there before, and neither had my aunt and uncle.  I arrived with literally no idea what I was in for.  Having now eaten there, I can honestly say that it is my favorite restaurant in Vero Beach (as the title of this post states).  Serving pizza, wings, and beer, it's a can't miss experience.

The Garage is set up in an old service station.  That service station has been renovated, and really gives the place a nostalgia factor that is missing from a lot of restaurants.  There is not a lot of seating, just a couple of booths.  There is actually more seating available outdoors, but it was in the 50s tonight, so that was not an option. 

The inside is filled with memorabilia from beer companies, and other items, which accentuate the nostalgia factor.  The service was good, and, even though it was a crowded Friday night, I never felt ignored or forgotten.

The menu is pretty straight-forward. 

 You can order pizza, wings, and/or salad.  Full disclosure, I did not order a salad.  (Don't tell my mom.)  I ordered a half-dozen wings and a personal pizza.  The Garage has four options on the wings, Naked, Buffalo, Extra Hot, and Carolina BBQ.  Because I was sharing the wings, I went with Buffalo.  The sauce was spicy without being overwhelming, and the wings were doused in the sauce.  Definitely some of the better wings I've ever had.

I decided to create my own pizza, which led to a pizza with fresh jalapeno, farm fresh eggs, pepperoni, and meatballs.  The crust was doughy but crispy, and was cooked in a wood-fired oven.  For those of you from Key West, the crust was reminiscent of the crust of pizza from Roostica.  I wasn't sure how I would like having egg on my pizza, but the staff at the Garage pulled it off.  The texture was definitely different from what I was used to, but it was a great addition to the pizza.  There are other options, so I recommend finding a combination you like and going to town.  My uncle ordered one with the braised pork shoulder, which was awesome.

Last but not least, the Garage had a good beer selection.  In addition to the standard choices of Budweiser and Bud Light, Yeungling, and Magic Hat, there was also a good selection of local Florida craft beers.  If you go, definitely check with the server.  The beer I most enjoyed was actually not on the menu, and, if I hadn't asked, I would have missed out.

Overall, the Garage is a great experience.  If you find yourself in Vero Beach, Florida, you should definitely take the time to visit the Garage.