Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Wave Kitchen & Bar
Vero Beach, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at The Wave Kitchen & Bar splits between the main dining room and the Cabana Bar, and the Cabana Bar does the heavier lifting. Cocktails run $14 to $16 across mojitos, frozen drinks, and signatures like the Jalapeño Margarita and Rye Tai. Wine covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé by the glass and bottle, with Veuve Clicquot Brut and Whispering Angel Rosé among the recognizable labels. Spirits list vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and Scotch, and mocktails get their own section. Happy hour drops well liquor drinks to $7 and house wines to $6.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rye Tai, built on Costa 10 Year Whistlepig with pineapple, bitters, and lemon. The Jalapeño Margarita is a solid alternative if you want heat, and the Luxe Mojito with Havana Club Rum covers the lighter end. For wine, the Whispering Angel Rosé by the glass is a straightforward pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a full bar with recognizable labels and a cocktail list that covers frozen, stirred, and sparkling styles. The mocktail section and the dedicated spirits list give non-drinkers and spirit-focused drinkers real options rather than afterthoughts.
- When should I go?
- Sunday brunch for the endless mimosas and Bloody Marys at $24, or the daily happy hour for well liquor drinks at $7 and house wines at $6. The Cabana Bar menu runs across the day.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cabana Bar cocktails $14 to $16. Sparkling wine $11 to $24 by the glass and $30 to $125 by the bottle. White and red wine $15 to $20 by the glass and $55 to $76 by the bottle. Mocktails $8 to $11. Happy hour well liquor drinks $7 and house wines $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Cabana Bar carries a spirits list that goes beyond the usual well-brand lineup — Monkey 47 gin, Ron Zacapa 23 Year rum, Don Julio 1942 tequila, and Macallan 12 Scotch — alongside a wine list with Veuve Clicquot Brut and Whispering Angel Rosé. The mocktail section uses Ritual alternatives rather than simple juice mixes.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Cabana Bar cocktail list spans mojitos, frozen drinks, and signatures, with the Jalapeño Margarita, Perfect Mai Tai, Luxe Mojito, and Rye Tai among the named pours. The Wave's brunch and breakfast menus add mimosas and Bloody Marys at $14. Happy hour well liquor drinks are $7.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple cocktail styles across The Wave and Cabana Bar menus, including mojitos, frozen drinks, and signature cocktails.
- — Cabana Bar cocktails range from $14 to $16, with a dedicated happy hour drink specials menu.
- — Sunday brunch offers endless mimosas and Bloody Marys at $24.
Standout selections
- — Jalapeño Margarita — Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier, fresh jalapeño, lime, agave, sour; $15.
- — Rye Tai — Costa 10 Year Whistlepig, pineapple, bitters, lemon; $16.
- — Luxe Mojito — Havana Club Rum, fresh lime, mint, simple syrup, Q Mixers soda water; $16.
- — Perfect Mai Tai — Bacardi Superior, Cointreau, muddled orange & cherries, pineapple & orange juice, Koloa Hawaiian Rum floater; $15.
Pricing: Cabana Bar cocktails $14–$16; Sunday brunch endless mimosas and Bloody Marys $24; happy hour well liquor drinks $7
Wine
The Cabana Bar wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé by the glass and bottle. Sparkling includes Casteggio Moscato, JP Chenet Brut, Moet & Chandon Rosé, Veuve Clicquot Brut, and Tiamo Prosecco. Whites and rosés include Morgan Chardonnay, Whispering Angel Rosé, and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Reds include Boen Pinot Noir and Punto Final Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — Sparkling, white, red, and rosé wines available by the glass and bottle.
- — Named selections across price points, from JP Chenet Brut at $11 by the glass to Veuve Clicquot Brut at $115 by the bottle.
- — Daily happy hour lists house wines at $6.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut — $115 by the bottle.
- — Whispering Angel Rosé — $19 by the glass, $70 by the bottle.
- — Casteggio Moscato — $15 by the glass, $50 by the bottle.
- — Boen Pinot Noir — $17 by the glass, $65 by the bottle.
Pricing: Sparkling $11–$24 by the glass and $30–$125 by the bottle; white and red $15–$20 by the glass and $55–$76 by the bottle; happy hour house wines $6
Beer
Draft beer is available at happy hour for $5 and at the Cabana Bar, where rotating local draft beers and a seasonal draft are listed at $8. The beer selection is narrow, focused on draft rather than a broad packaged list.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer available at both happy hour and the Cabana Bar.
- — Rotating local draft beers listed at the Cabana Bar.
Standout selections
- — Seasonal Draft Beer — rotating local draft beers; $8.
Pricing: Draft beer $5 at happy hour; seasonal draft $8 at Cabana Bar
Nonalcoholic
The Cabana Bar lists a dedicated mocktails section with Spicy Jalape-no Rita, Lazy Days, Watermelon Mint Cooler, and Berry Smash. The breakfast menu adds orange or grapefruit juice at $6. Mocktails range from $8 to $11.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktails section on the Cabana Bar menu.
- — Mocktails span $8 to $11, with Ritual spirit alternatives used in two of the named drinks.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Jalape-no Rita — Ritual Agave Spirit Alternative, jalapenos, sour mix, fresh lime juice, simple syrup; $11.
- — Lazy Days — Ritual Zero Rum Alternative, pineapple juice, banana puree, orange juice, grenadine; $11.
- — Watermelon Mint Cooler — watermelon purée, lemon, mint, soda; $8.
Pricing: Mocktails $8–$11; orange or grapefruit juice $6
Spirits
The Cabana Bar spirits section lists vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and Scotch. Vodka runs from Absolut to Grey Goose and Belvedere. Gin includes Monkey 47 and The Botanist. Rum includes Ron Zacapa 23 Year and Zafra 21 Year. Tequila includes Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul. Scotch includes Macallan 12.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits section covers vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and Scotch.
- — Lists go beyond well brands, with Monkey 47, Ron Zacapa 23 Year, Don Julio 1942, and Macallan 12 named.
Standout selections
- — Monkey 47 — gin brand listed on the Cabana Bar spirits list.
- — Ron Zacapa 23 Year — rum brand listed on the Cabana Bar spirits list.
- — Don Julio 1942 — tequila brand listed on the Cabana Bar spirits list.
- — Macallan 12 — Scotch brand listed on the Cabana Bar spirits list.
Pricing: Happy hour well liquor drinks $7
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