Dune Dog Cafe

•$$$

After a shopping trip in downtown Stuart, wanted to try a couple of restaurants. To start our…read moredining experience, we stopped here to get our favorite appetizer, filthy scallops. They totally did not disappoint. I LOVE this appetizer- scallop perfectly seared, caviar and crème fraiche- perfect compliment. Love the little Slice of black truffle on the side. I had a wonderful Oregon Pinot Gris- perfect with the scallops. Our server was very attentive in this low key but busy little restaurant. Excellent choice for any occasion.

Bread - excellent Fiocchi - excellent…read more Snowy Grouper - excellent Coconut Bread Pudding - excellent What a terrific meal!

Seat at the bar looking out over the street

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Outdoor seating

Waterfront

4.3(450 reviews)

The ambience is incredible with great views and friendly staff…read more The food is amazing and fresh! We love bringing family and friends here

Kai was our server & she could not have been nicer. We had a spectacular table overlooking the…read morewater & the bridge to the left. We started out with a chocolate martini & a Whispering Angel Rose. Both were refreshing and very celebratory for my friends birthday. Since it was lunch, we went straight to entrees. My husband had the Strawberry Field salad with shrimp. Beautifully crisp and delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly even if the salad should have had less dressing. The birthday girl had the short rib grilled cheese which looked exactly like the pictures. She managed to eat the whole thing. I had the steamed clams. The presentation was totally unexpected. It had a pizza dough topper that was puffed up with the clams, linguica & broth nice and steamy underneath. It was an amazing preparation and the dough helped tame some of the spiciness from the linguica. We all said we would come back. I would give this restaurant a solid 4.5 stars as the refill of our water was a big sluggish. Since you cannot rate in 1/2 star increments, I gave it a 5.

Outside Bar

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Lower Patio Seating

Crabbys

4.5(617 reviews)

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The food was great. The service was even better. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable…read more She made great recommendations and offered advice for things to do in the area. She also helped pack up an item that I purchased as a gift and did so with great care. Even though I was only in Stuart a little over a week I really wanted to make it back a second time, but it will have to wait until the next visit!

Cool dive bar with excellent service and delicious food. Monica took great care of our party of…read morefive and provided prompt and attentive service despite the packed crowd. For appetizers, we tried the red shrimp which were cooked to perfection-and I'm not exaggerating. They were moist and tender, plump, and delicious. We ordered a number of the specials including the sheepshead and line snapper - delicious. Sides were also very good including the cilantro lime rice, tomato/cucumber salad, and coleslaw. Desserts were also no disappointment. The Key Lime Pie, Florida Orange Sunshine Cake, and Banana Coconut Rum Cake were all delicious!

Front Room

Crabcake and shrimp dinner with plantains and cilantro rice

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Stuart Fish Grill

4.0(27 reviews)

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Had dinner here this evening and was an excellent experience…read more The service was absolutely on point, waiter was polite, friendly and professional. This is an upscale casual place (shorts, collared shirt). I had the swordfish Florentin which was excellent. There was a steak and shrimp meal order and I was told it was extremely tender meat and shrimp was perfect. I definitely recommend you try this place, you will not be disappointed.

Great food excellent service fabulous manager! It's a Kyle g establishment.. we love it!read more

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The Pearl Waterfront Bar

4.4(33 reviews)

5.1 mi

amazing place to have drinks with all kinds of people and look out over the marina…read more Bartenders are amazing!

Live music, good bartenders, cozy seating…read more Limited food menu, but the drinks and the vibe are good

Perfect chairs by the water. Nice breeze

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Black Marlin

4.2(158 reviews)

For the limited time we're in this area, we always seem to gravitate to our favorites. This leaves…read moreprecious little time to discover new gems. We were meeting friends for dinner and they suggested Black Marlin as a place they have been wanting to try but have not had a chance. That sounded good to us as we got to try another new place. We arrived during Happy Hour which allowed us to enjoy reduced priced drinks and appetizers. For appetizers we ordered calamari and bam bam shrimp. The shrimp were excellent with the spice adding a nice flavor to the slightly crispy shrimp. (A national chain has shrimp like these but not as good) Calamari was good but not particularly memorable. For dinner my wife ordered the Citrus Crusted Salmon special. This dish was pan seared and served with a delicious mango remoulade. My wife said this is as good salmon as she's ever had. I agreed after trying the small piece she shared with me. I was really in the mood for grouper. It was only offered as a sandwich-not as an entree. I'm glad I stuck with that choice as it was also excellent. We had a great server who kept the drinks coming and continually checked on us. What's better than discovering a new restaurant and enjoying it with friends? Here's the real problem. We can't possibly stay long enough to revisit all our new favorites. We will definitely be back to Black Marlin.

Wow Monday night perfection. Starting with the service and the great personality from our sever…read moreRene we had a great time. The food was perfect grouper fingers and seafood scampi tasted amazing. I even got more grouper fingers to go and the place was really cool with great old rock 'n' roll music played at a perfect volume.

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A holiday crafted cocktail.

Sailor's Return Restaurant

This lovely waterside restaurant is located the marina walking distance from downtown Stuart…read more They have Happy Hour all day at the bar with many food and drink choices. Friendly staff, beautiful views. Check the schedule for live music.

We went here for Mother's Day brunch where I enjoyed the seafood imperial with jumbo shrimp,…read morecrabmeat, and mornay on penne. It is a beautiful spot if you like watch the boats on the dock outside and enjoy some higher scale cuisine. They make solid espresso martinis, which I keep to enjoying during the mid day hours. Our server was very good and friendly. We had our food without a long wait. We also went there with a 11:00 am reservation when they opened for brunch, so we hadn't it the peak hours for another hour to 90 minutes.

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Pez Vela

4.7(49 reviews)

2.5 mi

This is a great restaurant in Stuart. The food is always outstanding. Last night we did sashimi,…read moresushi & steak. Everything was delicious. Roberto (Roby) is a great server who easily engages... And he throws in some magic tricks to boot!

We had a great time. My only criticism is it seemed a bit pricey…read more We sat outside and they had a two piece band playing that night. Nice setting and a bar outside as well. We went with some rolls to start and then some Peruvian inspired treats. The prep was too notch and love that the chef combine his roots with the Japanese inspired roll. Great food. Service was solid and many Spanish speaking meseros por mis amigos latinos.

Lounge seating on covered patio

Sashimi, Shishitto Peppers and Ceviche plus cocktails.

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Chicken Bao

Boathouse

3.6(721 reviews)

If your looking for a great place to eat try Boathouse! We…read moreordered fish/chips was very good not greasy. The burger was great too with toppings Great service Nice bar drinks margaritas were excellent! I'd go here again.

We had dinner at Boathouse and were lucky enough to sit outside on the patio, which was absolutely…read morebeautiful and made for a great evening. Unfortunately, we just missed happy hour, but we'll definitely plan better next time because the atmosphere alone makes it worth a return visit. We started with the tuna nachos and the spicy salmon roll, and both were delicious. The tuna nachos were fresh and flavorful, and the sushi was excellent. For my entrée, I ordered the Dijon-crusted cod with risotto and vegetables. While it was nicely prepared, I found it lacked a bit of flavor for my taste. We also enjoyed the burger, and the wings were okay. Overall, the food was good, the waterfront setting was fantastic, and the service was pleasant. I'd definitely come back, especially to check out happy hour and try a few more items from the menu.

Entry/hostess stand and downstairs bar

Cranberry walnut salad with chicken

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Sauder's Landing Restaurant

First time there. Casual, waterside restaurant. Very welcoming with great food. We will definitely…read morereturn.

Dinner was excellent, service was wonderful. Enjoyed our dinner in the porch - lovely. A bit…read moreunusual to get to it.

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Sun on your face, lapping of water on the docks and yachts, GREAT food and cold drinks, breeze in your face. Just sayin'

A view from our outside TIKI HUT! Watch carefully because you may see a pod of dolphins playing together!

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Linguini and Shrimp

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Robbie C.

8 years ago

Arf Arf! Absolutely loved the Dune Dog Cafe in Stuart. I was looking for a place to treat my lady friend to a nice fish sandwich, and we found it. The original crunchy fish sandwich was delicious. That paired with a couple of ice cold beers and the beachy Key West decor led to a most delightful dining experience. The staff was very courteous and polite, and even complimented my lady friend's blouse, which was lovely. We'll certainly be back soon! read more

Bobby W.

8 years ago

Hot diggity dog! I have been driving down from Stuart to Dune Dog in Jupiter for years to enjoy a little taste of Old Jupiter. Imagine my surprise and excitement when Dune Dog opened up in my own backyard. They have the friendliest staff and so much more than great hot dogs(definitely try the waffle fries and dolphins Reuben). Cheers to hoping Dune Dog has a 20+year run in Stuart, like they have in Jupiter. read more

Patty I.

8 years ago

Just like Dune Dog Jupiter only bigger. Love the outdoor bar. Same great food, service and atmosphere as the original location. Try the mahi dinner blackened with rice and vegetables..... its amazing! read more

Chris H.

8 years ago

I enjoyed the ribs on Monday and the meat fell right off the bone and the cole slaw was tasty..only downfall was waiting so long in between refills of ribs..but overall a good meal..and friendly staff read more

Chris P.

10 months ago

We had the foot long hot dog is good not great however the ribs were great. Sat at the outside bar it is great spot. Bartenders were friendly and helpful read more

Lilian E.

6 years ago

Nice throwback atmosphere, service makes you feel like a local. Unique food, every plate was delicious. Kind staff. I recommend it. We will come back. read more

Barbara T.

8 years ago

5 stars for the fish sandwich and cole slaw! Loved the Jupiter location but LOVE the Stuart location since it is closer to home now!

Briana P.

6 years ago

One of our favorite local stops! We love stopping here after a day on the water or even just with a group of friends!

PJ M.

7 years ago

Just ok food, but reasonable prices. I liked how they the changed the dining area around from the last restaurants.

Dutch N.

5 years ago

This place is awesome! Great food and cool spot. The staff is fun and a great place for the family.

Jane F.

8 years ago

Quite disapponted. Plenty of other hot dog joints to eat at. Not coming back any time soon

Marko J.

121

3 years ago

2 Stars. 2 Stars read more

Carmen M.

8 years ago

Amazing service and delicious food! This was our first time here. Will definitely be back!

Kathi S.

3 years ago

Good place to come on the week days! Good food and service. Will definitely go again! read more

Melissa E.

7 years ago

Great food, quickly and decent prices. Wish the seating was a little more comfortable

Robert P.

8 years ago

Good fast food. I glad they added a location close to me which saves me a drive. Bob

John F.

8 years ago

A definite AVERAGE.... nothing to write home about, but all edible and enjoyable.

Robert H.

8 years ago

Great atmosphere, good service and very good food at reasonable prices.

Frank H.

7 years ago

The hotdog lunch was great! There is a big portion of french fries.

Arlette C.

4 years ago

A great place atmosphere wise to eat frozen prepared food.

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