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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 cheryl.smith@tcpalm.com.
RESTAURANT REVIEWS PUBLISHED IN 2025Best American foodCitron Bistro, Hobe Sound: Try grilled salmon, Maine lobster, pork chop, almond-crusted swordfishDowntown Cellars, Fort Pierce: Eclectic menu can satisfy any craving with over 50 wines by the glassNettie’s Roadside Restaurant, Vero Beach: Hearty, delicious breakfast served fast and won’t break the bankOne Twenty One Bar & Grill, Port St. Lucie: 5-cheese fiocchi pasta, sticky cauliflower found in hotel’s hidden gemRiver Deck at Squid Lips, Sebastian: Tropical waterfront restaurant looks, feels and sounds like a Caribbean cafeSalvador Deli, Vero Beach: Fresh, healthy, elevated and scrumptious food at a brewery? You’ll find it hereSophia’s, Hobe Sound: Will third time be a charm for new downtown restaurant in high-turnover location?Spritz City Bistro, Stuart: Downtown restaurant is the perfect place to meet friends, especially picky eatersTwo Georges Dockside Grille, Port Salerno: Waterfront restaurant serves seafood, live music, boat dockingWilly’s Bar & Grill, Fellsmere: Bar and grill serves down-home comfort food, cold beer, live musicBest Asian foodBest BBQ restaurantsBest breakfast and lunch restaurantBest brewery, distillery foodBest French foodBest Indian foodBest Italian restaurantsBest Latin food restaurantsBest lunch restaurantsBest Mediterranean restaurantsBest Mexican food restaurantsBest seafood restaurantsBest Southern foodBest steakhouse restaurantsBest tacosBest Venezuelan foodBest waterfront restaurantsRESTAURANT REVIEWS PUBLISHED IN 2024Best American food restaurants21st Amendment Distillery, Vero Beach: Serves up good jazz, cigars, cocktails and bar food like bologna slidersBearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery, Fort Pierce: Brothers throw nightly party with craft beer and elevated, unexpected menuBlu Ocean Grille, Port St. Lucie: Clubhouse restaurant is elegant jewel about to be discoveredBuffalo Chophouse, Port St. Lucie: Steakhouse transports Upstate New York cuisine to Treasure CoastCaptain’s Galley Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Get breakfast or lunch any time of day at this reliable old favoriteCarsons Tavern, Stuart: Casual neighborhood, comfort food restaurants like this one have loyal regularsCharlie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Stuart: Sports bar extraordinaire is lively neighborhood bar and grill with great burgersCirca69 American Gastropub, Jensen Beach: American Gastropub decor may be retro, but menu is contemporaryDelBar Restaurant, Hobe Sound: Iranian couple fuses cuisines in restaurant whose name means ‘beloved’ in PersianDinner Revolution, Vero Beach: Comfort food, changing menu, kind service for kids, big groups, night owlsFin & Flame Grill and Oyster Bar, Palm City: Upscale seafood and grilled meats worth crossing two bridges forPalm City Social, Palm City: American bistro is a friendly place to meet, greet and eat great foodPalm & Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, Hobe Sound: Homey kitchen serves dinner, Sunday brunch, a fall menu, happy hour and more Riverwalk Café & Oyster Bar, Stuart: Quaint restaurant at historic Stuart waterfront a great choice for lunch or dinnerSailfish Brewing Company’s Vero Beach Taproom and Kitchen: Nice lunch spot across from the beach allows for quiet conversationSandwich Shack & Grill, Sebastian: Perfect sandwiches would have Dagwood Bumstead on his kneesStack Burgers & Bourbon, Stuart: Trendy gourmet burger joint serves shakes and cocktails tooThe Nest, Jensen Beach: New waterfront restaurant offers lagoon sunsets, delectable dishes, great serviceThe Oar Restaurant, Vero Beach: New York strip is a must-have at this hard-to-find hidden gemThree Little Birds Café, Stuart: American cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner evokes Bob MarleyTuohy’s Downtown, Vero Beach: New American restaurant is dramatic, elegant, neoclassical revival of old favoriteWaterfront, Stuart: Waterfront restaurant has open-air lounge and bar seats facing the riverZest Kitchen & Bar, Port St. Lucie: Skip the sea of chains surrounding this unique, local New American food restaurantBest Asian food restaurantsBest breakfast restaurantsBest burger restaurantsBest ethnic food restaurantsBest farm to table restaurantsBest Greek food restaurantsBest Indian food restaurantsBest Italian food restaurantsBest Irish pubsBest Latin food restaurantsBest Mediterranean food restaurantsBest Mexican food restaurantsBest seafood restaurantsBest Southern food restaurants and soul food restaurantsBest steakhouse restaurantsBest sushi restaurantsBest waterfront restaurantsRESTAURANT REVIEWS PUBLISHED IN 2023Best American food restaurants48 Royal Palm Point, Vero Beach: No name restaurant known only by address is best kept secret on Treasure CoastDistrict Table & Bar, Stuart: New American menu with Southern drawl features fresh, local ingredientsNick’s Family Restaurant, Vero Beach: Nick’s brings back chicken wingsThe Chef’s Table, Stuart: A delicious dining experience in a homestyle settingWaterfall, Vero Beach: American, Tex-Mex brunch restaurant serves omelets to burritosWest End Grill, Port St. Lucie: Neighborhood restaurant is worth traveling to for lunch, dinnerWind & Waves Grill, Vero Beach: Disney restaurant doesn’t disappointBest Asian food restaurants, including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and sushiBest farm to table restaurants
Colab Kitchen, Stuart: Farm-to-table restaurant has its own garden, smokehouse, bakery and market
Best French food restaurantsBest 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 restaurantsBaci Trattoria, Vero Beach: Brunch is a favorite at this Italian restaurant with outdoor patioCochón Café, Stuart: It’s all about the bacon at this Italian-American breakfast, lunch restaurantDa Vinci’s Italian Grill, Port St. Lucie: Family has been serving tasty Italian food for over 40 yearsEighteen Seminole Street, Stuart: Enjoy upscale Italian food in cozy 100-year-old home with Sinatra musicManero’s, Palm City: An old favorite is a new treatNonna’s Bistro, Port St. Lucie: Italian bakery and restaurant serves food and desserts like grandma madeRistorante Corleone, Port St. Lucie: Chef Luca’s Italian restaurant is purist ambassador of authentic Italian foodRuffino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Port St. Lucie: Family opened Italian restaurant over 30 years agoThe Grove Cucina & Wine, Hobe Sound: Family-run Italian restaurant hits trifecta of great food, service and atmosphereTrattoria Dario, Vero Beach: Upscale Italian restaurant in cozy neighborhood has daily happy hour menu at barVecino’s Family Restaurant, Fort Pierce: Family restaurant filled with pleasant surprisesBest Latin food restaurantsBest Mexican food restaurantsBest seafood restaurantsBlackfins Riverfront Grill, Sebastian: Fish and chips hit trifecta at waterfront restaurant specializing in seafoodHudson’s On The River, Stuart: Waterfront restaurant features amazing seafood and ambienceIsland Pig & Fish, Fort Pierce: Island restaurant combines Florida seafood and Southern barbecueKing Neptune, Manatee Pocket: Seafood restaurant has been king of fresh fish since 1968Little Jim Bait & Tackle, Fort Pierce: Waterfront seafood restaurant embraces no shirt, no shoes, no problem attitudeNew England Fish Market, Jensen Beach: Seafood restaurant delights with raw bar, Maine lobster, New England clam chowderSkippers Cove Bar & Grill, Fort Pierce: Dining at waterfront restaurant in marina is like being on staycation in paradiseBest Southern food restaurantsBest steakhouses
Sailor’s Return, Stuart: Enjoy steak, seafood and good service with waterfront dining
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