Food Focus: Latest Reviews, Inspections, and Top Restaurants

Discover the Best Dining Experiences on the Treasure Coast

Whether you're planning a casual brunch, a romantic date night, or a special celebration, the Treasure Coast offers a wide range of dining options to suit every taste and occasion. From waterfront eateries to cozy cafes, there’s something for everyone. If you’re looking for new experiences or want to explore local favorites, this guide is your go-to resource for all things food in the area.

Weekly Restaurant Reviews and Inspections

Each week, local food reviewers visit and review a variety of restaurants across the Treasure Coast. These insights go beyond basic listings to provide in-depth information about the menu, the owners, the history, and what makes each place unique. Additionally, regular restaurant inspections ensure that diners are informed about health and safety standards, giving them confidence when choosing where to eat.

County-Specific Updates

Different counties on the Treasure Coast have their own culinary highlights:

• Indian River County
• St. Lucie County
• Martin County

These areas feature a mix of traditional and modern dining spots, offering everything from classic American fare to international cuisine.

New Restaurants in 2025

Keep an eye out for new openings, closures, and relocations throughout the year. Some of the months to watch include:

• June
• May
• April
• March
• February
• January

Looking ahead, several restaurants are expected to open in 2025, adding fresh options to the local dining scene.

Essential Restaurants by City

Each city on the Treasure Coast has its own standout dining spots. Here are some of the must-visit places in key locations:

• Stuart
• Port St. Lucie
• Fort Pierce
• Vero Beach

From casual diners to upscale fine dining, these cities offer a variety of choices for every meal.

Best Restaurants by Cuisine

The Treasure Coast boasts a diverse array of cuisines, including:

• Bagels
• Bakeries
• Barbecue
• Boat docking
• Breakfast
• Brunch
• Burgers and smash burgers
• Cat cafes
• Coffeehouses
• Chicken wings
• Chinese
• Chocolatiers
• Citrus fruit stands
• Conch chowder
• Crabs
• Cuban
• Cuban sandwiches
• Cupcakes
• Diners
• Dock and dine
• Donuts
• Farmers markets
• Farm to table
• French
• Fried chicken
• Fine dining
• Fish dip (markets and restaurants)
• Gas station gourmet
• German
• Greek
• Gyros
• Haitian
• Hook and cook
• Hot dogs
• Ice cream and frozen custard
• Indian
• Irish food and green beer
• Italian
• Japanese steakhouses
• Lasagna
• Late night bites
• Latin (including Cuban, Mexican, tacos)
• Lunch
• Lobster
• Mediterranean
• Mexican
• Milkshakes
• Mocktails
• Mother's Day brunch
• Old Florida
• Organic, vegan, vegetarian
• Pet friendly
• Pizza
• Polish
• Raw bars
• Romantic, date night, Valentine's Day
• Seafood
• Soul food
• Southern
• Steakhouses
• Stone crabs
• Subs
• Sushi
• Tacos (craft and authentic street)
• Tea shops
• Thai
• Vietnamese
• Waffles
• Waterfront
• Wine bars

Best Restaurants by Location

Some of the most popular dining spots are located in scenic or convenient areas, such as:

• Fellsmere
• Sebastian riverfront
• Downtown Vero Beach
• Downtown Fort Pierce
• Downtown Jensen Beach
• Downtown Stuart
• Fort Pierce City Marina
• Fort Pierce's South Beach
• Hobe Sound
• Indiantown
• Jensen Beach A1A
• Manatee Pocket
• Marinas
• Outdoor dining
• Palm City
• Picnic parks
• Sewall's Point
• Stuart waterfront

Legendary Restaurants on the Treasure Coast

Certain establishments have become local icons, known for their unique offerings and long-standing presence. Highlights include:

• Vero Beach's Central Beach
• Vero Beach's South Beach

These spots are not just great places to eat—they’re cultural landmarks.

Best Bars and Cocktails

For those who enjoy a drink with their meal, the Treasure Coast offers a variety of bar options, including:

• Beach bars
• Cocktails
• Dive bars
• Kava bars
• Rumrunners
• Sports bars

Additionally, the Treasure Coast Wine, Ale & Spirits Trail features local breweries and tasting rooms, perfect for exploring regional flavors.

Special Events and Celebrations

Throughout the year, the area hosts events that bring people together over food. Notable occasions include:

• Easter Sunday brunch 2025
• March Madness 2025: Burgers
• Preorder Thanksgiving takeout
• Restaurants open for Thanksgiving
• Preorder Christmas takeout
• Restaurants open for Christmas
• Restaurants open for New Year's
• Best food at 2024 county fairs
• Super Bowl watch parties

Award-Winning Establishments

Several restaurants on the Treasure Coast have received national recognition, including:

• A Stuart brewery-distillery that won best new brewery in the U.S.
• Southern Living magazine's "15 Best Roadside Restaurants In The South"
• Two Treasure Coast restaurants that made Yelp's Top 100 in Florida for 2023 and 2022.

Outdoor and Waterfront Dining

For a more relaxed experience, many restaurants offer outdoor or waterfront seating. Popular options include:

• American
• Steak
• Seafood
• Italian
• Mexican
• Multicultural
• Breakfast/brunch
• Lunch spots
• Fine dining
• Pubs and breweries

Recent Restaurant Changes

Keeping up with the ever-changing dining scene, updates on new openings, closures, and relocations are available for various years, including:

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021

Each month provides detailed information on which restaurants have joined or left the scene.

About the Author

Laurie K. Blandford is a dedicated entertainment reporter and columnist for TCPalm, focusing on finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Follow her on Twitter at @TCPalmLaurie or on Facebook at faceboook.com/TCPalmLaurie.