At a Glance
The Treasure Coast spans Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties and includes standout restaurants across eight communities. Top-rated options include waterfront seafood, fine dining, steakhouses, farm-to-table kitchens, Italian, and casual local favorites. Picks are based on ratings across several review platforms, the number of reviews, how long a restaurant has held strong ratings, and local reader awards.
This guide covers top choices in Vero Beach, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Hobe Sound. Reservations are strongly recommended at fine dining and waterfront locations. Hours change often by season, so call ahead before you go.
Vero Beach
Vero Beach anchors the northern end of the Treasure Coast with a dining scene built around oceanfront settings, the Indian River waterfront, and a mix of fine dining, seafood, and international cuisine.
The Tides Restaurant
Location: 3103 Cardinal Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Hours: Dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM; closed Monday. Sunday brunch and weekday takeout lunch were added in fall 2026.
Cuisine: New American, Floridian fine dining
Phone: (772) 234-3966
Website: tidesofvero.com
Consistently ranked among the top fine dining restaurants in Vero Beach, The Tides has operated under Chef-Owner Leanne Kelleher since March 2000, with Claudia Arens as general manager. The menu emphasizes locally sourced seafood and prime meats, and the wine list has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2019. After dropping plans to move to a temporary South Beach location, the restaurant stayed on Cardinal Drive, closed for a summer refresh, and reopened in October 2026 with new Sunday brunch and weekday takeout lunch service. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Ocean Grill
Location: 1050 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM (until 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday); Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Classic American, fresh seafood
Phone: (772) 231-5409
Website: ocean-grill.com
Built in 1941 by local entrepreneur Waldo Sexton and operated by the Replogle family since 1965, Ocean Grill sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean and remains one of the most cited historic restaurants on the Treasure Coast. The menu features fresh local seafood, prime steaks, and classic coastal fare. Reviewers consistently praise the oceanfront setting and signature dishes, including Jake’s Steak and the house crème brûlée.
Riverside Cafe
Location: 3341 Bridge Plaza Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 12 AM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 2 AM; Sunday, 10 AM to 12 AM (kitchen hours are shorter than bar hours)
Cuisine: American, fresh seafood
Phone: (772) 234-5550
Website: riversidecafe.com
One of the best waterfront restaurants in Vero Beach, Riverside Cafe sits on the Indian River near the Barber Bridge, with four bars, outdoor decks, and boat access. Owners David and Ellen Lane have run the restaurant since 2008. The menu focuses on fresh seafood, and Sunday brunch starts at 10 AM. Live music runs multiple nights a week, and the location is a short walk from Riverside Theatre.
Kilted Mermaid
Location: 1937 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Hours: Tuesday, 4 PM to 10 PM; Wednesday through Saturday, 4 PM to 11 PM; Sunday, 4 PM to 9 PM; closed Monday
Cuisine: American gastropub, craft beer, fondue
Phone: (772) 569-5533
Website: kiltedmermaid.com
Kilted Mermaid operates as a neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Vero Beach arts district. The bar carries a large craft beer and wine list. The menu features fondues, Fisherman’s Pie, flatbreads, and the Kilted Steak Sandwich. Live music and trivia nights run multiple nights per week.
Farm and Flame
Location: 9320 90th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Hours: Daily, lunch 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner 4 PM to 9 PM
Cuisine: American, steakhouse, Thai, sushi
Phone: (772) 918-8396
Farm and Flame sits on the Davis family farm off County Road 512, closer to Sebastian than to downtown Vero Beach. Owners Pat and Brian Davis, the team behind Mai Thai Bistro, built the restaurant from the ground up with an indoor dining room, a bar, and a screened patio around a fireplace. The menu combines flame-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, Thai dishes, and sushi. Reviewers frequently praise the steaks, the sushi, and the bread service. Reservations through OpenTable are highly recommended.
Stuart
Stuart’s restaurant scene is concentrated in Downtown Stuart along the St. Lucie River waterfront, with strong options across fine dining, steakhouses, seafood, and casual American fare.
The Gafford
Location: 47 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Dinner Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 5 PM to 10 PM; bar opens at 4 PM; closed Monday
Cuisine: American, steak, seafood, Southern
Phone: (772) 221-9517
Website: thegafford.com
Voted the Treasure Coast’s best all-around restaurant by Stuart Magazine readers in 2024, 2025, and 2026, The Gafford is a family-owned restaurant opened in 2012 by Rick and Elizabeth Wilson. Their son, Executive Chef Taylor Wilson, was voted Best Chef in 2025 and 2026. The signature dish is the Gafford ribeye, and the menu draws on ingredients from Florida farms. It is one of the most cited best restaurants for dinner in Stuart across review platforms. Reservations are recommended.
Waterfront
Location: 131 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 12 AM
Cuisine: American, seafood
Phone: (772) 288-1881
Voted Best Date Spot by Stuart Magazine readers in 2025, Waterfront – Sailfish Lounge and Grill sits directly on the St. Lucie River near Flagler Park, in the former Mulligan space. It ranks among the top-reviewed restaurants in Downtown Stuart. The two-level restaurant offers river-view dining upstairs and a lounge downstairs along the Riverwalk with craft cocktails and live entertainment. The menu centers on seafood and shareable plates.
Oak and Ember Steakhouse
Location: 301 S Colorado Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 2 PM to 8 PM; Friday and Saturday, 2 PM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Steakhouse, American
Phone: (772) 444-6299
Website: oakandembersteakhouse.com
Voted Best Steak House by Stuart Magazine readers in 2024, 2025, and 2026, Oak and Ember Steakhouse is part of restaurateur Kyle Greene’s group of Treasure Coast restaurants and a top pick for a fine dining experience in Stuart. The wood-fired kitchen focuses on aged cuts, classic sides, craft cocktails, and fine wines. Happy hour runs daily from 2 PM at the bar and patio, and valet is available after 5 PM. A second location operates in Port St. Lucie.
BOATHOUSE
Location: 49 SW Seminole St, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Seafood, steak, sushi
Phone: (772) 266-4586
Website: stuartboathouse.com
BOATHOUSE occupies a restored historic building overlooking the St. Lucie River, and every seat has a water view. The building began as an annex to the St. Lucie Hotel in the 1920s before it was moved to its current site. The menu covers steaks, seafood, sushi, soups, and salads. An upstairs speakeasy hosts live music, and the Captain’s Loft private room seats up to 50 guests.
Sailor’s Return
Location: 625 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Phone: (772) 872-7250
Website: thesailorsreturn.com
Voted Best Outdoor Dining by Stuart Magazine readers in 2025, Sailor’s Return is a marina-side restaurant at Sunset Bay Marina near Downtown Stuart. Owners Bob and Tracy Davis and Chef Keith Meyers run a seafood-forward menu, and the pineapple snapper is a regular favorite. Boaters can use 930 feet of courtesy docking in front of the restaurant. Live bands play throughout the week, and Sundays feature bottomless mimosas. Patio and dining room reservations are available online.
Spritz City Bistro
Location: 61 SW Osceola St, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Thursday, 11 AM to 11 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 12 AM; Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM
Cuisine: American bistro, small plates, cocktails
Phone: (772) 320-9100
Website: spritzcitybistro.com
Spritz City Bistro is a casual upscale bistro in the heart of Downtown Stuart, known for small plates, craft cocktails, and local beers on tap. Reviewers often recommend the kung pao cauliflower and the shrimp and grits, and a separate vegan menu is available. Weekday happy hour and Sunday brunch draw steady crowds, and the brunch was a runner-up in Stuart Magazine’s 2026 reader poll. The outdoor seating makes it a popular date-night stop.
CoLab Kitchen
This establishment has been temporarily closed.
Location: 100 SE M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Lunch Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM to 2 PM; dinner Wednesday and Thursday, 5 PM to 9 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 5 PM to 10 PM; brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM to 3 PM
Cuisine: Farm-to-table, New American
Phone: (772) 872-6243
Voted Best Brunch on the Treasure Coast by Stuart Magazine readers in 2024 and 2025 and Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in 2026, CoLab Kitchen opened in 2021 as an urban farm, restaurant, and market in Downtown Stuart. Executive Chef Jason Stocks builds seasonal menus with ingredients from local farmers and ranchers, including CoLab Farms in Indiantown. The property has its own garden, smokehouse, bakery, and market, plus a covered patio and a large lawn.
La Forchetta Italian Restaurant
Location: 7820 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart, FL 34997
Hours: Dinner Monday through Thursday, 4 PM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 4 PM to 9:30 PM
Cuisine: Italian, pizza
Phone: (772) 872-7333
Website: laforchetta.net
Voted Best Italian Restaurant by Stuart Magazine readers in 2025 and 2026, La Forchetta is a small, family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Lost River Road, west of downtown Stuart near Palm City. Dominic Di Fede opened it in 2009, and his daughter Francesca Di Fede now runs it. The menu pairs classic pastas and traditional Italian dishes with inventive nightly specials. It holds a 4.8-star rating from about 300 OpenTable diners, who often mention the lamb, the seafood scampi, and the house-made desserts. Reservations are suggested.
Riverwalk Cafe and Oyster Bar
Location: 201 SW St. Lucie Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 2 PM
Cuisine: Seafood, raw bar, steak
Phone: (772) 221-1511
Website: riverwalkoysterbar.com
Voted Best Date Night Spot by Stuart Magazine readers in 2026, Riverwalk Cafe and Oyster Bar has served Downtown Stuart since 2002 from one of the city’s most historic buildings. Chef-owner Steve Feder runs a menu of fresh seafood, USDA Prime center-cut steaks, and a raw bar. The wine list carries more than 120 selections, with over 50 available by the glass. Happy hour runs daily from 2 PM to 5 PM at the bar and patio. Dinner reservations are recommended.
District Table and Bar
Location: 4665 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 5 PM to 10 PM; closed Monday
Cuisine: New American, Southern, farm-to-table
Phone: (772) 324-8357
Website: districttableandbar.com
A runner-up for Best All-Around Restaurant in Stuart Magazine’s 2024 and 2025 reader polls, District Table and Bar sits in a former bank building in the Port Salerno area of Stuart. The seasonal, Southern-inspired menu changes several times a week based on what local farmers and fishermen bring in. Reviewers often mention the fried chicken, the burger, and the creative cocktails. The restaurant has an open kitchen, outdoor seating with a fire pit, and a private dining room.
Palm City
Palm City, just west of Stuart, hosts several of the most consistently praised dining options on the western side of the Treasure Coast, spanning Italian fine dining, Greek comfort food, Mediterranean tapas, and modern American.
Ristorante Claretta
Location: 1315 SW Martin Hwy, Palm City, FL 34990
Hours: Dinner Tuesday through Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Italian, fine dining
Phone: (772) 219-9940
Website: ristoranteclaretta.com
Voted Best Italian on the Treasure Coast by Stuart Magazine readers in 2024 and a runner-up in 2026, Ristorante Claretta is a family-owned fine dining Italian restaurant in Palm City that has served the area since 1997. Siblings Christina Ingegnoli Maresca and Francesco Ingegnoli run the restaurant, which imports many of its ingredients and much of its wine list from Italy. Reviewers consistently cite the food quality and personal service. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
Palm City Social
Location: 3168 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
Hours: Dinner Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 5 PM to 10 PM; bar opens at 4 PM; closed Monday
Cuisine: Modern American
Phone: (772) 254-4247
Website: palmcitysocial.com
Voted Best Dessert by Stuart Magazine readers in 2026, Palm City Social comes from the same family behind The Gafford, with Executive Chef Taylor Wilson leading the kitchen. The restaurant holds a 4.7-star rating from more than 800 OpenTable diners. Reviewers frequently mention the snapper, short ribs, seafood bisque, and craft cocktails. The patio is family-friendly, and happy hour runs Tuesday through Sunday.
Olympic Taverna
Location: 2951 SW High Meadow Ave, Palm City, FL 34990
Hours: Daily, 7 AM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Greek, American
Phone: (772) 781-8461
Website: olympictaverna.com
Olympic Taverna serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a broad Greek and American menu, and the Palm City location is the only one in the group that opens for breakfast at 7 AM. Popular items include gyros, Greek salads, and specialty entrees. Vegetarian options are available, along with outdoor seating and a full bar.
TapasTerra Grill and Tapas Bar
Location: 3027 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM
Cuisine: Spanish and Mediterranean tapas, grill
Phone: (772) 888-3153
Website: tapasterra.com
TapasTerra, owned by Pablo Bouquet, sits in the Martin Downs Village Center. The menu features Spanish and Mediterranean tapas made fresh daily, with a Brazilian-style grill twist, plus grilled entrees, empanadas, and a signature Sunday paella. Reviewers cite the affordable wine list, the welcoming decor, and the owner’s personal hospitality.
Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach‘s dining scene centers on Indian River waterfront restaurants and several local institutions that have drawn visitors for decades.
Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House
Location: 1401 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM to 11 PM
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Phone: (772) 781-5136
Website: dolphinbar.com
The Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 2000. It sits on the former site of the Outrigger Restaurant, which film star Frances Langford built over the river’s edge in the style of Polynesian island architecture. Today the restaurant serves fresh seafood with wrap-around views of the Indian River Lagoon. Signature items include the shrimp cocktail, baked stuffed shrimp, and a large salad bar. Sunday brunch, voted Best Brunch by Stuart Magazine readers in 2026, adds omelet and waffle stations and a Bloody Mary bar. Valet parking is available.
Conchy Joe’s Seafood
Location: 3945 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 11 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 12 AM; Sunday, 10 AM to 11 PM
Cuisine: Seafood, Bahamian-inspired
Phone: (772) 334-1131
Website: conchyjoes.com
A Jensen Beach institution since 1983 and designated a “Treasure Coast Landmark” by Martin County commissioners in 2004, Conchy Joe’s serves Bahamian-inspired seafood over the Indian River. The menu features blackened mahi mahi, conch fritters, conch chowder, cracked conch, and a raw bar. The outdoor tiki bar hosts live music most nights, plus Trivia Tuesdays and Hermit Crab Races. A new dining area, bar, stage, and dance floor overlooking the Jensen Beach Causeway opened in December 2024, and Stuart Magazine readers voted it Best Dock and Dine Restaurant in 2026. It is one of the most cited top Jensen Beach restaurants on the water.
Peter’s Steakhouse
Location: 3200 NE Maple Ave, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 5 PM to 9 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
Cuisine: Steakhouse, American
Phone: (772) 225-2516
Website: peterssteakhouse.com
Peter’s Steakhouse was opened in 1999 by proprietor Peter Buchner in historic downtown Jensen Beach. A runner-up for Best Steak House in Stuart Magazine’s 2026 reader poll, the restaurant serves extra-thick cuts of dry-aged Prime beef, jumbo shrimp cocktail, steak tartare, and classic sides in an old-world dining room. Valet parking is available. Reservations are strongly recommended.
11 Maple Street
Location: 3224 NE Maple Ave, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 6 PM to 9 PM; closed Sunday through Wednesday
Cuisine: New American, creative contemporary
Phone: (772) 334-7714
Website: elevenmaple.com
11 Maple Street is a New American fine dining restaurant in a converted house in downtown Jensen Beach. The menu changes with the seasons and emphasizes locally sourced produce and ethically raised meats. Signature dishes include wood-grilled game and duck entrees. Reservations are required because seating is limited and the restaurant is open only three nights a week. Dress code is business casual.
Hutchinson Island
Hutchinson Island, a barrier island stretching through both St. Lucie and Martin counties, offers oceanfront dining from upscale resort restaurants to casual beach bars. Most island addresses use Jensen Beach mailing addresses.
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood and Steaks
Location: 10900 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 10:30 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Upscale seafood, steakhouse
Phone: (772) 237-5461
Website: kylegseafood.com
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood and Steaks is one of the island’s top oceanfront dining rooms, owned by restaurateur Kyle Greene. The kitchen follows an “Eat Local, Be Coastal” philosophy, pairing local catches with prime cuts of beef and a raw bar. The restaurant was a runner-up for Best Overall Restaurant in Stuart Magazine’s 2024 reader poll and for Best Steak House in 2025, and it has more than 8,000 OpenTable reviews. It is consistently cited among the best Hutchinson Island restaurants on the water. Sunday brunch starts at 10 AM, and valet parking is free.
Drift Kitchen and Bar
Location: 3793 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Cuisine: Coastal Italian, seafood, American
Phone: (772) 405-9215
Website: opalcollection.com/hutchinson-shores/restaurants/drift
Drift Kitchen and Bar is the oceanfront restaurant at Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa. The menu blends sea-to-table seafood with Italian classics and house-made pasta, and the crab-crusted grouper is a longtime guest favorite. Guests can eat at the chef’s bar, on the ocean veranda, or in the dining room, and a private dining room is available. Reservations are recommended.
Shuckers
Location: 9800 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday hours include brunch
Cuisine: Seafood, American, beachfront casual
Phone: (772) 229-1224
Website: islandbeachresort.net
Shuckers sits right on the sand at the Island Beach Resort and welcomes non-guests. The tiki bar and open deck face the Atlantic, and indoor seating is also available. Popular menu items include conch fritters, mussels, clam chowder, fried shrimp, and the grouper sandwich. Weekday happy hour, live music, and a popular Sunday brunch keep it busy year-round.
Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce‘s dining scene combines historic downtown restaurants with waterfront spots along Fisherman’s Wharf and Seaway Drive.
The Fort Steakhouse
Location: 106 S 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Hours: Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30 PM to 10 PM
Cuisine: Steakhouse, American
Phone: (772) 882-9131
Website: thefortsteakhouse.com
Voted Best Restaurant in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Treasure Coast contest, a title it also won in 2023, The Fort Steakhouse sits at the corner of Orange Avenue and Second Street in historic downtown Fort Pierce. It first opened in 2018 as The Braford, a joint venture with Adams Ranch. It holds a 4.9-star rating from nearly 500 OpenTable diners and was a runner-up for Best Steak House in Stuart Magazine’s 2026 reader poll. The menu centers on premium steaks and classic sides. Its sister spot, The Fort Social, serves small plates and cocktails next door.
12A Buoy
Location: 22 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; closed Tuesday
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Phone: (772) 672-4524
Website: 12abuoy.com
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Treasure Coast contest and one of the top restaurants in Fort Pierce, 12A Buoy is a colorful, rustic seafood house at Fisherman’s Wharf with an indoor dining room and an outdoor deck over the water. The menu ranges from lobster mac and cheese to stone crabs, and the butterflied whole snapper is a longtime favorite. The onion strings, fish sandwiches, and key lime pie also draw steady praise. The restaurant serves beer and wine only, and boaters can dock and dine.
Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant
Location: 822 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 3 PM to 9 PM; Friday, 3 PM to 10 PM; Saturday, 2 PM to 10 PM; Sunday, 2 PM to 9 PM; closed Monday
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Phone: (772) 461-9484
Website: chucks-seafood.com
A Fort Pierce institution since the early 1960s, Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant sits at the east end of South Causeway Park with views of the Fort Pierce Inlet. The restaurant keeps an old Florida feel, and the second-floor veranda is a favorite spot for sunsets. Popular items include the crab cakes, clam chowder, shrimp scampi, stuffed grouper, and shrimp and grits. Live entertainment runs most nights, and reservations are encouraged.
2nd Street Bistro
Location: 122 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Friday, 11 AM to 12 AM; Saturday, 10 AM to 12 AM; Sunday, 10 AM to 10 PM
Cuisine: American, raw bar, sports bar
Phone: (772) 293-9191
Website: 2ndstreetbistro.com
Housed in a 1929 building in the historic downtown district, 2nd Street Bistro is a short walk from the Sunrise Theatre and the City Marina. The scratch kitchen serves bistro-style comfort food, a raw bar, and 50 beers on tap. Weekend brunch runs from 10 AM to 2 PM with a Bloody Mary bar and bottomless mimosas. The open-air deck and full bar make it a popular downtown gathering spot.
Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie is one of the fastest-growing cities on the Treasure Coast, with a dining scene ranging from upscale steakhouses in the Tradition neighborhood to local BBQ and Italian favorites.
Tutto Fresco
Location: 9501 Reserve Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM to 11 PM
Cuisine: Italian, seafood
Phone: (772) 464-8988
Website: tuttofrescopsl.com
Voted Best Restaurant in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of Port St. Lucie contest, Tutto Fresco sits at the entrance to PGA Village and is one of the top restaurants in Port St. Lucie. The menu features traditional recipes from regions across Italy, from Bologna to Naples, along with fresh seafood, steaks, and an extensive wine list. Indoor and patio seating are available, and valet parking is complimentary.
Meating Street Steak and Seafood
Location: 10553 SW Meeting St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 2 PM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday, 2 PM to 2 AM; Sunday, 11 AM to 10 PM
Cuisine: Steak, seafood, American
Phone: (772) 348-3805
Website: meatingstreet.com
Voted Best Waterfront Dining in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of Port St. Lucie contest, Meating Street Steak and Seafood is an upscale option in Tradition with lakeside patio seating and private event space. Chef Pasquale Lamarra, his wife Joanna, and his brother Carmine own the restaurant, which includes its own meat and seafood market with a full-time butcher. Their family also owns Pastaio in Tradition. Happy hour starts at 2 PM at both the indoor and outdoor bars. The lobster mac and cheese and duck with Parmesan risotto are popular dinner picks, and brunch fans point to the shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
Zest Kitchen and Bar
Location: 1347 St Lucie W Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 10 PM; Sunday brunch, 10 AM to 2 PM
Cuisine: Modern American
Phone: (772) 249-4516
Website: zestkitchenandbar.com
Zest Kitchen and Bar is a locally owned New American restaurant in St. Lucie West, a standout among the area’s many chain restaurants. The menu includes tuna tartare, a signature burger, roast duck, and baked brie, plus lunch specials and a full bar. The outdoor tables are dog-friendly. Reviewers cite the quality for the price and the attentive service.
My Brothers BBQ
Location: 464 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Suite 415, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 12 PM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 12 PM to 10 PM
Cuisine: BBQ, American
Phone: (772) 249-5028
Website: mybrothersbbq.com
My Brothers BBQ is a family-run barbecue restaurant that moved into a larger space in the Coco Vista Center. Many reviewers call it the best barbecue in Port St. Lucie. The three-meat combo with brisket, Georgia sausage, and pulled pork covers the core menu, and the ribs earn strong praise. The baked mac and cheese, cornbread, and baked beans are the most mentioned sides.
Berry Forkin’ Good
Location: 333 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 8 PM
Cuisine: Health-focused cafe, acai bowls, crepes, specialty coffee
Website: berryforkingood.com
A nominee for Best Breakfast in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of Port St. Lucie contest, Berry Forkin’ Good opened in 2024 as a health-focused cafe with a retro, neon-lit Miami look. The fully gluten-free menu features acai bowls, signature pink crepes, protein waffles, smoothies, and specialty coffee with plant-based milk options. Reviewers cite the food quality, the decor, and the strong gluten-free choices.
Hobe Sound
Hobe Sound has a small but well-regarded restaurant scene centered on Dixie Highway near Bridge Road.
Citron Bistro
Location: 11750 SE Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Hours: Lunch Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM; dinner daily, 4 PM to 9 PM; Sunday brunch, 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Phone: (772) 253-4014
Website: citronhobesound.com
Citron Bistro is owned by Jay and Joan McLaughlin, the family behind the J.McLaughlin clothing brand, with son Chris as a partner. It is the second location of the original Citron Bistro in Vero Beach’s Village Shops. The menu covers lunch, dinner, and brunch, with dishes such as the lobster roll, pistachio-crusted halibut, and pepper-bacon-jam salmon. Diners can sit at the bar, in the dining room, or on the covered, screened patio. It is frequently ranked as a top restaurant in Hobe Sound.
Sophia’s
Location: 11970 SE Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3 PM to 9 PM; Friday, 3 PM to 10 PM; Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM
Cuisine: Contemporary American, steak, seafood
Phone: (772) 245-8182
Sophia’s comes from local restaurateur Ryan Witkowski, who also owns Stadium Grill in Abacoa and Blue Pointe Bar and Grill in Tequesta. The menu includes surf and turf, steaks, seafood, and sushi rolls. Reviewers frequently praise the happy hour, the friendly staff, and the outdoor seating, and many describe it as a community gathering spot in south Martin County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant on the Treasure Coast?
Based on reviews across TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, OpenTable, and local reader polls, The Gafford in Stuart (Stuart Magazine’s best all-around restaurant in 2024, 2025, and 2026), The Fort Steakhouse in Fort Pierce (Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurant), The Tides in Vero Beach, and Ocean Grill in Vero Beach (open since 1941) rank among the most cited top restaurants in the region.
Which Treasure Coast restaurants are best for special occasions?
Top picks for special occasions include The Tides in Vero Beach, The Gafford, Oak and Ember Steakhouse, Riverwalk Cafe and Oyster Bar, and District Table and Bar in Stuart, Ristorante Claretta in Palm City, The Fort Steakhouse in Fort Pierce, Kyle G’s Prime Seafood and Steaks on Hutchinson Island, 11 Maple Street and Peter’s Steakhouse in Jensen Beach, Tutto Fresco in Port St. Lucie, and Farm and Flame in Vero Beach.
What is the best Italian restaurant on the Treasure Coast?
La Forchetta in Stuart won Best Italian Restaurant in Stuart Magazine’s reader polls in 2025 and 2026. Ristorante Claretta in Palm City won in 2024 and was a 2026 runner-up. In Port St. Lucie, Tutto Fresco won Best Restaurant in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of Port St. Lucie contest.
What are the best waterfront restaurants on the Treasure Coast?
The strongest waterfront options include Waterfront – Sailfish Lounge, BOATHOUSE, and Sailor’s Return in Stuart, Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House and Conchy Joe’s in Jensen Beach, 12A Buoy and Chuck’s Seafood in Fort Pierce, Ocean Grill and Riverside Cafe in Vero Beach, Meating Street in Port St. Lucie, and Kyle G’s, Drift, and Shuckers on Hutchinson Island.
Are there good farm-to-table restaurants on the Treasure Coast?
Yes. Farm and Flame sits on a working family farm west of Vero Beach. CoLab Kitchen in Stuart is an urban farm, restaurant, and market with its own garden, smokehouse, and bakery. The Gafford in Stuart also draws on ingredients from Florida farms.
What is the best restaurant in Port St. Lucie?
Tutto Fresco won Best Restaurant in Indian River Magazine’s 2026 Best of Port St. Lucie contest, and Meating Street Steak and Seafood in Tradition won Best Waterfront Dining. My Brothers BBQ is a local favorite for barbecue, and Berry Forkin’ Good is a top pick for a healthy breakfast or brunch.
Which Treasure Coast restaurants require reservations?
Reservations are strongly recommended at The Tides, Farm and Flame, and Ocean Grill (Vero Beach), The Gafford, Oak and Ember, CoLab Kitchen, La Forchetta, and Riverwalk Cafe (Stuart), Ristorante Claretta and Palm City Social (Palm City), The Fort Steakhouse (Fort Pierce), Kyle G’s and Drift Kitchen (Hutchinson Island), 11 Maple Street and Peter’s Steakhouse (Jensen Beach), and Citron Bistro (Hobe Sound). 11 Maple Street requires them. Most casual waterfront restaurants accept walk-ins but often have waits on weekends.
Are there top-reviewed restaurants in Hobe Sound?
Yes. Citron Bistro and Sophia’s are the most consistently reviewed and cited restaurants in Hobe Sound. Citron Bistro serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, while Sophia’s is known for its happy hour and broad steak and seafood menu.
