New restaurant: Chef opens New American food restaurant downtown with his sisters
What's the name of the new restaurant in Vero Beach?
Tuohy's Downtown
Where is Tuohy's Downtown?
2045 13th Ave., Vero Beach, next door to 21st Amendment Distillery, which opened September 2023; previous location of Osceola Bistro before it closed in 2018 after seven years in business
Who owns Tuohy's Downtown?
Three siblings — Sean Tuohy, Kimi Tuohy-Dziubek and Audra Tuohy-Tannenholz — own the new restaurant along with the latter’s fiancé, Billy Eggers. The siblings always dreamed of running their own restaurant. As kids, they would set up multiple TV tables and chairs throughout their grandfather’s living room in Queens, New York, and invite relatives to eat their grandfather’s cooking while the kids served at what they called “Tuohy’s Restaurant.”
They worked at different restaurants throughout their careers. For example, Sean Touhy (pronounced Too-ee) previously was the head chef at Post & Vine when it opened in 2018. They decided in 2021 to team up with Eggers, who works for Vero Beach-based Evans Properties, to open their own restaurant.
What's on Tuohy's Downtown's menu?
Starters
Island wings: Jerk-rubbed and smoked chicken wings, finished on the grill with a mango chili glaze ($12)
Filet Gorgonzola eggrolls: Flash-fried eggrolls stuffed with filet tips, Gorgonzola cheese and caramelized onions served with a Bordelaise dipping sauce ($15)
Tenderloin carpaccio: Thin-sliced tenderloin with capers, pickled red onion, shaved aged Parmesan, peppery arugula and Creole remoulade served with crostini ($17)
Italian sausage & peppers: Grilled, house-made Italian sausage and tricolored bell peppers with house-made marinara ($13)
Selena’s white BBQ shrimp: Large Gulf shrimp sautéed in a New Orleans white seafood barbecue sauce, served with a toasted baguette ($16)
Shrimp boulettes: Hand-formed, deep fried Gulf shrimp cakes, served with a Creole remoulade sauce ($12)
Irish Cheddar wedge fries: House-cut, deep fried Russet potato wedges with Irish cheddar beer cheese and crumbled bacon and green onions ($9)
Pub pretzel: Bavarian blistered backed pretzel with Irish cheddar beer cheese dip ($11)
Oysters
Oysters Rock: Baked Gulf oysters on the half shell, stuffed with a rich and creamy spinach cheese sauce ($17)
Uptown Oysters: Char-grilled oysters on the half shell with Parmesan and Pecorino garlic butter, served with crostini ($18 for half dozen, $35 for full dozen)
Raw on the Half Shell: Shucked-to-order Gulf oysters, served iced with house-made angry cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, lemon and salty crackers ($15 for half dozen, $29 for full dozen)
Grilled Flatbreads
Chicken Gorgonzola: Grilled chicken breast, caramelized sweet onions, crumbled bacon and Gorgonzola cheese, drizzled with a balsamic reduction ($15)
Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese: Sautéed button, Cremini and Shitake mushrooms, topped with goat cheese béchamel sauce ($15)
Sweet Potato & Black Bean: Sweet potato, roasted corn, poblano and red bell peppers, black beans, chimichurri with vegan Pepper Jack cheese ($13)
The Caprese: Fresh milk mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with a balsamic reduction ($14)
Salads (add grilled protein: $7 chicken, $8 shrimp, $14 salmon, $14 filet tips, $14 scallops)
Country Club Wedge: Wedge of cool iceberg lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, diced beefsteak tomatoes, shaved red onion and Gorgonzola cheese with house-made ranch dressing ($13)
The Downtown: Chopped iceberg lettuce, diced beefsteak tomatoes, baby Swiss cheese, Black Forest ham, green olives and shaved aged Parmesan with house-made zesty vinaigrette ($14)
Traditional Caesar: Crisp romaine hearts, shaved aged Parmesan cheese and croutons with house-made creamy Caesar dressing ($11)
Kale & Quinoa: Warm kale, tricolored quinoa, roasted walnuts, golden raisins, red onions, dried cranberries, roasted red bell pepper and Roma tomatoes, tossed in our house-made citrus vinaigrette ($13)
Soups
Creamy Sweet Onion: Slow-cooked sweet onions in a rich cream bouillon, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions ($6 cup, $9 bowl)
Tomato Lentil: Tomato and lentils in a light curry broth ($6 cup, $9 bowl)
Entrees
Grilled Mushroom Meatloaf: A blend of beef, pork and wild mushrooms with sherry mushroom gravy, served with Florida Gold mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day ($19)
Guinness Cottage Pie: Baked seasoned beef, onions, carrots and sweet peas in a rich Guinness gravy, layered with whipped potatoes and Irish white cheddar cheese ($18)
Salmon Capri: Grilled Faroe Island salmon with Roma tomatoes, fresh milk mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic glaze, served with wild rice and vegetable of the day ($28)
Chimichurri Snapper: Locally caught grilled snapper, topped with an herbed citrus sauce, served with wild rice and vegetable of the day ($34)
Dayboat Scallops: Seared jumbo sea scallops with a Grand Marnier soy glaze, served with wild rice and vegetable of the day ($36)
Chicken Milanese: Lightly breaded sautéed chicken breast over Florida Gold mashed potatoes, topped with dressed arugula, Roma tomatoes, shaved aged Parmesan and balsamic drizzle ($18)
Nana’s Linguini Marinara: Slow-cooked tomato basil sauce with tender pork and house-made sweet Italian sausage, topped with shaved Pecorino Romano ($18)
Andouille & Chicken Penne: Andouille sausage, blackened chicken, mushrooms and bell pepper confetti, tossed in a white seafood barbecue sauce ($19)
Duroc Dry-Aged Pork Chop: 14-ounce bone-in, brined and grilled pork chop, finished with apple butter, served with Florida Gold mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day ($33)
Audra’s Filet: 8-ounce center-cut filet mignon, finished with a Bordelaise sauce, served with cheesy potato casserole and vegetable of the day ($45)
13th Avenue Ribeye: 14-ounce grilled, hand-cut ribeye steak, topped with lemon-herbed butter, served with Tuohy’s potato casserole and vegetable of the day ($45)
Handhelds (include choice of side)
French Quarter Burger: Half-pound burger, applewood smoked bacon, beef stock onions, cave-aged Gruyere, garlic aioli and dressed arugula on a brioche bun served with hand-cut potato wedges ($17)
Blackened Chicken & Mushrooms: Blackened chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, roasted red bell pepper remoulade and Irish white cheddar cheese on a brioche bun, served with hand-cut potato wedges ($15)
Drive-In Burger: Double-stacked smashed and seared burger with American cheese, shredded lettuce, beefsteak tomato and onion on a brioche bun, served with hand-cut potato wedges ($15)
Mahi Mahi Jerk Tacos: Jerk-rubbed and seared mahi mahi in warm flour tortillas stuffed, with Jamaican slaw and cilantro, served with lime and hand-cut potato wedges ($16)
Sides
Wedge Potatoes: Hand-cut, deep-fried Russet potato wedges, seasoned with a house blend ($6)
Wild Rice: A flavorful blend of chewy, nutty wild rice and sautéed vegetables ($6)
Potatoes au Gratin: An indulgent casserole of scalloped potatoes baked in a rich and bubbling five-cheese sauce ($6)
When did Tuohy's Downtown open?
June 17, 2024
What are Tuohy's Downtown's hours?
4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (closed Sunday)
What are Tuohy's Downtown's phone number, website and social media?
772-213-3842, website, Facebook, Instagram
Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at profile.tcpalm.com/newsletters/manage.
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