The Waterfront never disappoints! The atmosphere is beautiful, the drinks were outstanding, and the…read moreservice was top-notch. I had one of the best espresso martinis I've had in a long time--perfectly balanced and presented. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was clean, relaxing, and the waterfront setting made for a great evening. Whether you're stopping in for cocktails, dinner, or just to enjoy the view, I highly recommend giving The Waterfront a visit. We'll definitely be back!

On our way home from Orlando, we decided to make a lunch stop in Stuart and chose Waterfront. My…read morehusband thought he knew the place, but it turned out he was thinking of somewhere else. It ended up being a great find! The restaurant is spacious with huge windows overlooking the water, which I absolutely loved. It was much too hot to sit outside, so we enjoyed the view from an inside table. We decided to split the steamed clams (without the sausage) and a lobster bisque for lunch. Our server, Sydney, was friendly, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. The clams were served inside a bread-like pastry. My husband especially enjoyed that part, while I skipped the bread and dug right into the clams--they were fresh and delicious. The lobster bisque was rich, flavorful, and just as good. One unexpected bit of entertainment came from the couple seated next to us. It sounded like they were on a first date, and while I certainly wasn't trying to eavesdrop, they were talking so loudly it was impossible not to overhear! They seemed to be having a wonderful time, and it added a lighthearted touch to our lunch. Hope springs eternal! Overall, I was very happy with both our meal and the beautiful waterfront setting. I'd definitely stop here again the next time we're passing through Stuart. The only thing that gave me pause was the dinner menu, which looked a bit pricey, but for lunch this was a very enjoyable stop. You don't need a reservation for lunch so that was a plus. Sometimes you just want to go with the flow, and that is just what we did!

Walter's Place has been inside this hotel since the 1970s. Obviously, it's been renovated to great…read moreeffect. It's a humble bar, mostly for guests, but it can get really busy. It's great to hit the bar and then the pool. Generally, the bar tenders working here are top-par, and the it's fun to converse with other guests.

There are so many good restaurants in Stuart. It was nice…read moreto just eat at the motel after a long trip. The hamburger and salad was good and the place was very clean. My wife enjoyed happy hour. A glass of wine was only $4.0

Great little open air bar on the water. The bartenders are attentive and the drinks are perfect!…read moreThey have a limited menu of about 10 items. We had the blackened mahi tacos (3) and the shrimp & crab fritters. I would recommend both!

Love this place! The ambiance, the view - all great and it has live music. So glad we have more…read moreplaces like this in town now.

Terra Fermata feels like the coolest backyard concert you never knew you were invited to. Think of…read morean eclectic band rolling into your backyard--close enough to smell the sweat, the weed, and the realness of live music. No pool house... but a great bar that keeps the good times flowing. Grab a lawn chair, a picnic bench, heck--pull up an empty keg if you have to. It's retro, quirky, perfectly imperfect, and totally awesome. No giant stadium distance, no pretension--just musicians and music lovers sharing the same little patch of earth. You MIGHT see bands like: * The Flamingo Insurance Adjusters * Port St. Lucie Sock Drawer Orchestra * Josh & the Couchlandia Couch Cushions * Rotary's Midnight Funnel Cake Rebellion * The Sweaty Tiki Philosophers * Big Brother & the Little Noise Makers It's weird, it's wonderful, and it's exactly what live music should be. Perfect spot for a Rotary crew night out--or a fun BBBS-friendly show when the lineup fits.

Made the loooong drive up to Stuart for a favorite band and Terra Fermata as the venue was about as…read moregood as it gets! Plenty of parking nearby, whether street, an empty field, or a lot around the corner. The pizza vendor near the front was our first stop and it was pretty damn tasty! Lots of seating and tables for people to sit and enjoy the music, plus a bar full of craft beers. Due to my bad knee, this is where I ended up sitting and the view was great. My bartender Tom was fast, efficient, friendly, and guided me toward a new sour I'd never tried before but loved.

Really cool place to relax and have a drink very friendly staff in all around good viberead more

Stuart Root has the best kava tenders, and the best people, but they lose 2 stars because it is so…read morehot in the bar. All of the regulars keep telling the upper management about the problem, but it feels like they dont take it seriously. The problem will only get worse during the summer. It's really unfortunate. Update.. 1 star. The people who are in charge refuse to fix this issue. They think putting black out curtains is a solution while it's 80 degrees in the bar sometimes. This is getting old guys.. take this issue serious and fix it, and I will happily give you 5 stars

Went to brunch with friends who recently moved to Stuart, and this was such a great find for their…read morenew go-to spot. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They had our table ready quickly, and we didn't even need a reservation for our party of seven, which was a nice surprise. The menu had a wide variety of craft cocktails, along with delicious appetizers, and everyone at the table loved their meals. It was one of those brunches where everything just hits right--great food, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere.

When is La Grande not so Grande?…read more Been wanting to visit this classic restaurant in historic downtown Stuart since my move to Stuart. Tucked in the old Post Office Arcade building, its partially hidden walkway leading to the restaurant only adds to what lies ahead. As you enter you step into a world that speaks to a time of classic old world elegance. Antiques, elegant draping window coverings and a beautiful fountain at its center, this restaurant brings to mind what a dining experience was like in the nineteenth century. Unfortunately, the service and food sadly do not match the exquisite ambience. SERVICE : The service, or should I say lack of service was evident from our first step in the door. We waited for several minutes before anyone noticed we were standing there waiting. Once noticed, we explained that we had a 7 pm reservation which the hostess of course could not find. She scanned the restaurant (which was empty at the time) and told us she would see if she could find us a table. After several minutes we finally were seated. Another 15 minutes past before someone walked past and asked if we had been taken care of, which of course we had not. He assured us that he would get someone as soon as possible, which added another 10 minutes to our already extended wait. Eventually our "server" showed up. You'll note that I put the word server in quotes because this person was anything but a server. So as not to bore you with specifics, let's just say I have a problem calling someone a "server" who is totally incapable of serving! A person who doesn't understand "medium rare", who misses several ordered sides and charges us for dishes we never received clearly doesn't deserve the term "server". THE FOOD: There were three people in our party. For appetisers, we ordered the Martier Escargot which had a bitter taste because of the burned butter, the Blueberry Brie Crostini, which turned out to be the best dish of the evening was outstanding, and the potato goat cheese puffs were light and delightful. For our entree's, we ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon which was overcooked, dry and tasteless, the New Zealand Lamb Chasseur which was fine except for the missing asparagus (which our server assured us he would get back out and immediately forgot) and finally the 12 oz Prime New York Strip which was cooked well done instead of the medium rare requested. I do need to mention that the garlic risotto was fantastic, creamy and tasty. Unfortunately, we had to enjoy it at home as our server didn't bring it until we were completely done with our meals! As far as desserts go, after our 1 1/2 hour stay, we decided to forego any additional pain and accordingly skipped dessert. Finding our server throughout the night was a challenge of hide and seek and this includes getting our final bill which, as mentioned above, took three trips to get right! The Ambiance: This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant that cries for matching service and a creative efficient kitchen that produces dishes that represent their grand names. THE BOTTOM LINE: As with all my reviews, we come to what I like to call the "customer so what". Would I come back? The answer... as a walk through to see what elegant dining looked like in the 19th century... absolutely! Perhaps you could sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan but, to dine? The offerings, as mentioned, were a mixed bag but unless you're into the pain of some of the worst service you'll ever experience, absolutely not!

Food started off amazing with HH we got the tuna and dolphin blackened strips which were both…read morereally good! However when we ordered our main meal the sides came out ice cold and the fish was fishy. It was almost as if the food was old from lunch and they reheated it but not well. Also we got a side of veggies and they also were ice cold.

Ambiance: Sit on the patio for a great view of the Indian…read moreRiver. Roam through the cool little gift shop or walk through the lobby filled with photos of all the famous people who have visited this cool restaurant. Service: Enjoy efficient service, served with a smile by a knowledgeable server who knows everything about all the offerings. The Food: Enjoy coconut breaded shrimp with the coconut dressing on the side for dipping, excellent fried plantains and a grest beans and rice combo side dish. A made to perfection prime rib, a delicious filet-minon with mashed potatoes and crispy asparagus. A super moist salmon with same homemade mashed potatoes and asparagus. Top it all off with an ever so creamy mango key lime pie topped with bits of fresh mango. Not sure what else one could ask for. This place is the complete package.

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!

First time checking out Pez Vela. Our waiter Roberto was fabulous and had very good…read morerecommendations. To start we got calamari and acevichado sushi roll. The calamari wasn't too heavy and came with a kimchi tartar sauce that was to die for!! The acevichado roll had a great crunchy texture and the sauce on top gave off a smokey flavor....probably the best sushi roll we have had in stuart. For dinner we got the lobster risotto and 6oz petite filet. The portion for the lobster was good and couldn't finish all the risotto. The steak was cooked to perfection! We will definitely be back to try a few more options.