Best restaurants roundup: Food reviews for Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce
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TCPalm pays independent food reviewers Maribeth Renne (Martin County) and Lucie Regensdorf (St. Lucie and Indian River counties) to dine anonymously and write about their experiences.
Here's a roundup of their Treasure Coast restaurant reviews, categorized by the types of food you're looking for.
If any of these restaurants have closed, please email [email protected].
RESTAURANT REVIEWS PUBLISHED IN 2024
Best American food restaurants
21st Amendment Distillery, Vero Beach: Serves up good jazz, cigars, cocktails and bar food like bologna sliders
Buffalo Chophouse, Port St. Lucie: Steakhouse transports Upstate New York cuisine to Treasure Coast
Captain’s Galley Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Get breakfast or lunch any time of day at this reliable old favorite
Carsons Tavern, Stuart: Casual neighborhood, comfort food restaurants like this one have loyal regulars
Charlie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Stuart: Sports bar extraordinaire is lively neighborhood bar and grill with great burgers
Circa69 American Gastropub, Jensen Beach: American Gastropub decor may be retro, but menu is contemporary
DelBar Restaurant, Hobe Sound: Iranian couple fuses cuisines in restaurant whose name means 'beloved' in Persian
Fin & Flame Grill and Oyster Bar, Palm City: Upscale seafood and grilled meats worth crossing two bridges for
Palm City Social, Palm City: American bistro is a friendly place to meet, greet and eat great food
Riverwalk Café & Oyster Bar, Stuart: Quaint restaurant at historic Stuart waterfront a great choice for lunch or dinner
Sailfish Brewing Company's Vero Beach Taproom and Kitchen: Nice lunch spot across from the beach allows for quiet conversation
Sandwich Shack & Grill, Sebastian: Perfect sandwiches would have Dagwood Bumstead on his knees
Stack Burgers & Bourbon, Stuart: Trendy gourmet burger joint serves shakes and cocktails too
The Nest, Jensen Beach: New waterfront restaurant offers lagoon sunsets, delectable dishes, great service
The Oar Restaurant, Vero Beach: New York strip is a must-have at this hard-to-find hidden gem
Tuohy’s Downtown, Vero Beach: New American restaurant is dramatic, elegant, neoclassical revival of old favorite
Waterfront, Stuart: Waterfront restaurant has open-air lounge and bar seats facing the river
Zest Kitchen & Bar, Port St. Lucie: Skip the sea of chains surrounding this unique, local New American food restaurant
Best Asian food restaurants
Mai Tai Bistro, Vero Beach: Not your ordinary Asian restaurant, this busy bistro serves amazing Thai food
Ramen Hana & Wings, Port St. Lucie: Hidden in plain sight, Asian restaurant specializes in ramen and chicken wings
Thai Smile Restaurant, Sebastian: Sweet and salty flavors will leave you smiling
Twisted Lime, Vero Beach: Something-for-everyone menu ranges from Asian to Mexican to Southern
Best breakfast restaurants
Berry Fresh Cafe, Port St. Lucie and Stuart: Humongous menu has fun, innovative, unexpected breakfast & lunch dishes
Captain’s Galley Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Get breakfast or lunch any time of day at this reliable old favorite
Best burger restaurants
Stack Burgers & Bourbon, Stuart: Trendy gourmet burger joint serves shakes and cocktails too
Best ethnic restaurants
Twisted Lime, Vero Beach: Something-for-everyone menu ranges from Asian to Mexican to Southern
Best farm to table restaurants
South Fork Kitchen & Bar, Stuart: American farm-to-table restaurant has ties to the Hamptons
Best Greek food restaurants
Spiro's Taverna in Vero Beach and Olympic Taverna in Palm City: Greek restaurant serves Mediterranean classics at four Treasure Coast locations
Best Indian food restaurants
Bolly Twist Taste of Indian, Stuart: Spices are ambrosial, and you pick heat level from 0 to 10
Best Italian food restaurants
Nonna's, Jensen Beach: Italian restaurant on Hutchinson Island feels like a tribute to grandma
Best Irish pubs
Carsons Tavern, Stuart: Casual neighborhood, comfort food restaurants like this one have loyal regulars
Best Latin food restaurants
Latin Melting Pot, Vero Beach: Restaurant serves traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Merengue Restaurant & Catering, Stuart: Food, decor and ambience will get you dancing in your chair
Best Mexican restaurants
Del Rio Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Port St. Lucie: Mexican restaurant makes todo from scratch; lets you add any meat to common dishes
Taco Dive; Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie: Mexican restaurant's innovative taco mashups and ambience an unexpected surprise
Twisted Lime, Vero Beach: Something-for-everyone menu ranges from Asian to Mexican to Southern
Best seafood restaurants
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Stuart: Waterfront seafood restaurant is like taking a trip to the Polynesian Islands
Fin & Flame Grill and Oyster Bar, Palm City: Upscale seafood and grilled meats worth crossing two bridges for
Island Beach Bar & Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Restaurant review: Waterfront restaurant offers 'beach cool' outdoor deck dining
Joey & Kimmy's Seafood Market & Restaurant, Vero Beach: Seafood restaurant classes up lunch with white tablecloths and linen napkins
Meating Street Steak & Seafood, Port St. Lucie: Elegant steakhouse also has seafood, waterfront view, happy hour
Best Southern restaurants and soul food restaurants
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food, Port St. Lucie: Immaculate soul food restaurant serves homemade comfort food, generous portions
Twisted Lime, Vero Beach: Something-for-everyone menu ranges from Asian to Mexican to Southern
Best steakhouse restaurants
Buffalo Chophouse, Port St. Lucie: Steakhouse transports Upstate New York cuisine to Treasure Coast
Fin & Flame Grill and Oyster Bar, Palm City: Upscale seafood and grilled meats worth crossing two bridges for
Meating Street Steak & Seafood, Port St. Lucie: Elegant steakhouse also has seafood, waterfront view, happy hour
Best waterfront restaurants
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Stuart: Waterfront seafood restaurant is like taking a trip to the Polynesian Islands
The Nest, Jensen Beach: New waterfront restaurant offers lagoon sunsets, delectable dishes, great service
Seaside Grill, Jaycee Park, Vero Beach: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner on oceanfront boardwalk with parking
Waterfront, Stuart: Waterfront restaurant has open-air lounge and bar seats facing the river
RESTAURANT REVIEWS PUBLISHED IN 2023
Best American food restaurants
48 Royal Palm Point, Vero Beach: No name restaurant known only by address is best kept secret on Treasure Coast
District Table & Bar, Stuart: New American menu with Southern drawl features fresh, local ingredients
Nick's Family Restaurant, Vero Beach: Nick’s brings back chicken wings
The Chef’s Table, Stuart: A delicious dining experience in a homestyle setting
Waterfall, Vero Beach: American, Tex-Mex brunch restaurant serves omelets to burritos
West End Grill, Port St. Lucie: Neighborhood restaurant is worth traveling to for lunch, dinner
Wind & Waves Grill, Vero Beach: Disney restaurant doesn't disappoint
Best Asian food restaurants, including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and sushi
Goma, Port St. Lucie: Japanese restaurant features inspiring menu, reasonable prices
JaneJira Thai, Vero Beach: Thai restaurant proves good things come in small packages
Krua Thai, Stuart: Thai restaurant is stellar example of Thailand's gastrodiplomacy initiative
Pho Deli, Port St. Lucie: The pho, food at this Vietnamese restaurant is simply delicious
Sumo House, Vero Beach: Asian restaurant stands test of time after 16 years for Thai and Japanese food
Zakura Sushi & Thai, Port St. Lucie: Gourmet sushi and Thai food was so delicious it left us speechless
Best farm to table restaurants
Colab Kitchen, Stuart: Farm-to-table restaurant has its own garden, smokehouse, bakery and market
Best French food restaurants
Chez Frenchie’s Steaks and Seafood, Vero Beach: Renamed French restaurant serves English classic beef Wellington
La Grande Martier, Stuart: French-American restaurant in 1920s building has Prohibition-era speakeasy vibe
That Crepe Place, Port St. Lucie: Crepe menu features sweet and savory, plus gelato and funky decor
Best German food restaurants
Schnitzel Haus, Hobe Sound: Not a schnitzel lover? German restaurant has delicious American, European food too
Best Irish pubs
Sean Ryan Pub, Vero Beach: Irish pub feels like 'Cheers' sitcom, only with Guinness on tap
Best Italian food restaurants
Baci Trattoria, Vero Beach: Brunch is a favorite at this Italian restaurant with outdoor patio
Cochón Café, Stuart: It's all about the bacon at this Italian-American breakfast, lunch restaurant
Da Vinci’s Italian Grill, Port St. Lucie: Family has been serving tasty Italian food for over 40 years
Eighteen Seminole Street, Stuart: Enjoy upscale Italian food in cozy 100-year-old home with Sinatra music
Manero’s, Palm City: An old favorite is a new treat
Nonna’s Bistro, Port St. Lucie: Italian bakery and restaurant serves food and desserts like grandma made
Ristorante Corleone, Port St. Lucie: Chef Luca's Italian restaurant is purist ambassador of authentic Italian food
Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Port St. Lucie: Family opened Italian restaurant over 30 years ago
The Grove Cucina & Wine, Hobe Sound: Family-run Italian restaurant hits trifecta of great food, service and atmosphere
Trattoria Dario, Vero Beach: Upscale Italian restaurant in cozy neighborhood has daily happy hour menu at bar
Vecino’s Family Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Family restaurant filled with pleasant surprises
Best Latin food restaurants
Fernando’s Dockside Grille, Port St. Lucie: Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean at this Portuguese restaurant
Old Havana Nights, Stuart: Cuban restaurant serves classy, inventive fusions that reflect Cuba's melting pot
Best Mexican food restaurants
Las Tapatias, Fellsmere: Mexican restaurant a good place to fuel up on authentic aguas frescas
Waterfall, Vero Beach: American, Tex-Mex brunch restaurant serves omelets to burritos
Best seafood restaurants
Blackfins Riverfront Grill, Sebastian: Fish and chips hit trifecta at waterfront restaurant specializing in seafood
Hudson’s On The River, Stuart: Waterfront restaurant features amazing seafood and ambience
Island Pig & Fish, Fort Pierce: Island restaurant combines Florida seafood and Southern barbecue
King Neptune, Manatee Pocket: Seafood restaurant has been king of fresh fish since 1968
Little Jim Bait & Tackle, Fort Pierce: Waterfront seafood restaurant embraces no shirt, no shoes, no problem attitude
New England Fish Market, Jensen Beach: Seafood restaurant delights with raw bar, Maine lobster, New England clam chowder
Skippers Cove Bar & Grill, Fort Pierce: Dining at waterfront restaurant in marina is like being on staycation in paradise
Best Southern food restaurants
Chill & Grill, Vero Beach: Southern restaurant features meat and seafood in Florida tropical setting
Island Pig & Fish, Fort Pierce: Island restaurant combines Florida seafood and Southern barbecue
Marsh Landing:, Fellsmere Southern restaurant harkens to Old Florida in both food and atmosphere
Sacred Grounds Corner Café, Fort Pierce: Southern cafe has breakfast, lunch, dinner; coffee and French pastries
Best steakhouses
Sailor’s Return, Stuart: Enjoy steak, seafood and good service with waterfront dining
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Restaurant reviews for best restaurants on Treasure Coast
