OAR RESTAURANT – Seafood
The Oar is a small dinner-only room on 19th Place in Vero Beach, opened in 2021 by chef Christopher Lawrance after stints in Nantucket, Cape Cod and Long Island. The cooking is classical without being stiff: escargot flambeed in brandy with wild mushroom butter, cornmeal-fried green tomatoes under bacon jam and goat cheese, grilled Portuguese octopus. Mains run to blackened scallops on speckled grit souffle, veal osso bucco stew, wagyu sirloin with blue cheese risotto and a lobster tagliatelle. Every dessert is made in house. Tuesday through Saturday, from five, and it closes for the summer.
1309 19TH PLACE, VERO BEACH, FL, 32960 772-532-9857 https://theoarrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at OAR RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Catch of the Day and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Catch of the Day and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Escargot and Classic Caesar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Half Chicken, Shrimp Cocktail and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at OAR RESTAURANT
OAR RESTAURANT in Vero Beach has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Craft Beer Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at OAR RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Half Chicken | 29.3 g | 41.8 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Escargot | 31.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Pan Seared Scallops | 39.4 g | 6.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Calamari - $16: Lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: Chilled jumbo shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot - $15: Garlic butter, herbs, and puff pastry Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Classic Caesar - $12: Romaine, parmesan, croutons, house Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Oar Wedge - $14: Iceberg, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fresh Catch of the Day - $34: Locally sourced seasonal fish, prepared grilled or blackened Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $48: 8oz center cut, roasted garlic mash, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- Pan Seared Scallops - $38: Jumbo scallops, lemon risotto, asparagus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half Chicken - $28: Herb-crusted, natural jus, fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Red Wine - $10: Glass of selected house red
- House White Wine - $10: Glass of selected house white
- Craft Beer Selection - $7: Rotating local and domestic taps Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about OAR RESTAURANT
- Is OAR RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. OAR RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Catch of the Day and Filet Mignon.
- What can I eat at OAR RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Catch of the Day and Filet Mignon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does OAR RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Craft Beer Selection.
- Is OAR RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at OAR RESTAURANT?
- Roasted Half Chicken, at roughly 41.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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