The Gafford

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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(437 reviews)

Anither great trip to Waterfront! Service is always great! I can't get enough of their french onion…read moresoup! The staff, management & bartenders are always so nice and helpful! Thanks!

Waterfront Restaurant is the best restaurant/bar in Stuart. Downstairs bar area is fantastic, open…read moreair, open water views. Great happy hour, Santana and Steve are the best bartenders in town, very friendly and professional. Great food, great atmosphere, great vibe. Good for locals and visitors alike.

Outside Bar

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Lower Patio Seating

Crabbys

4.5(614 reviews)

5.1 mi

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

Scallops sandwich

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Stuart Fish Grill

4.0(27 reviews)

1.3 mi

First, let me start out by saying that Stevie was amazing. Very professional, very helpful,…read moreimpeccable service. You can absolutely tell that he has a ton of experience working in the food service industry. Our drink orders were perfect. Great martini delivered just as ordered. 5 stars. We are long-time Kyle G patrons. This was our first time at the Fish Grill. We came on a Tuesday. Upon arrival we learned about the Tuesday happy-tizer specials. We decided to try them in lieu of ordering off the regular menu. Our intention was to try as many of the happy-tizers as we could. Maybe that was our mistake. We will never know because after such a lackluster meal, we won't return. Here is what we tried: We ordered the mussels. Small, chewy, shriveled, over seasoned. Enough said. The shrimp and crab cake reminded me of my mother's salmon croquettes....not my favorite meal as a kid growing up. 2 half-dollar size patties served with a flavorful dipping sauce. They didn't taste like crab and they didn't taste like shrimp. A pan fried paste that tasted like whatever seasoning they used. The sauce couldn't save this for me. A textural turnoff. The dragon dynamite tuna was completely forgettable. The "crispy" rice was not crispy at all, the round discs could have been small, circular cut-outs of Wonder white bread. The tuna topping was more acidic than spicy. And I'm not really sure how you can mix tuna with spicy mayo and come up with a result that actually tasted as dry as the Sahara desert. The fish tacos were fresh, well cooked and well seasoned. They were served with luke-warm fries. Please note, the fish taco is not on the half price happy-tizer menu. The Tuesday appetizer menu is exactly the same as the appetizer menu every other day of the week.... We stopped after 3 disappointing items. Would it have tasted better on Wednesday when they were full price?

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.

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Filet

The Pearl Waterfront Bar

4.3(27 reviews)

5.1 mi

Was doing a drive back from a hospital visit. Thought I would stop in another place but saw this…read morewine/cocktail bar. Greeted by the bartender upon sitting, menu and water were immediately provided. I wasn't hungry- just looking for a glass of wine. A nice wine and cocktail offering at a fair price. The view is amazing and the ambiance is exceptional. Looking forward to a return visit.

Had an excellent experience! Decor designed for hanging out vs dining. Had the Korean sandwich…read morewhich was excellent. The custom cocktails were excellent! Service spot on! Excellent water views!

Perfect chairs by the water. Nice breeze

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Black Marlin

4.2(154 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.

We've been here a few times, and I've learned I absolutely love the crab and shrimp pasta and the…read moreau gratin potatoes; so good every time! Our server is super nice, funny, and honestly a fan favorite. She's always accommodating and attentive to everyone at the table, including my 5-year-old, which makes her feel special. We also tried the fries, the scallops, and the pistachio-crusted fish with key lime butter; all great. Overall, consistently good food and even better service. I heard the coke tastes flat but all other beverages are great and still 10/10. Ambiance is great, cool vibes.

Free Birthday Ice Cream!

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A holiday crafted cocktail.

Sailor's Return Restaurant

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.

Had dinner here recently was asked if we wanted a highboy and said fine. I was taking my friend to…read morecelebrate his 80th birthday. The atmosphere is really nice sitting in the marina watching the boats. I had the grouper with crab and that was very tasty while my friend had the lobster tails which he said were also delicious. We both had the escargot which was also delicious. Then the only downfall was the service which was seriously lacking. I felt like I was disturbing our waitresses day by being there, she gave the opposite of a welcoming feeling. She was more interested in her headset than paying the least bit of attention to us. I will give this 4 stars and return because of the food and location definitely not because of the service. At this point I will recommend trying this place and pray you have a better experience then we did with the service.

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Pez Vela

4.6(41 reviews)

2.3 mi

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.

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen does not disappoint. The food is amazing -- flavorful, fresh, and…read morebeautifully presented with a creative fusion twist that makes every dish feel special. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the ingredients and the execution. The vibe is just as good as the food. Relaxing jazz in the background, soft lighting, and a calm atmosphere make it the perfect spot to unwind while enjoying a great meal. It feels elevated without being pretentious. If you're looking for a place with incredible food and a relaxing, stylish ambiance, Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen is an easy five stars.

Lounge seating on covered patio

Sashimi, Shishitto Peppers and Ceviche plus cocktails.

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Chicken Bao

Boathouse

3.5(712 reviews)

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.

Extremely disappointing experience at Stuart Boathouse. We waited 25 minutes just to get our beers,…read morewhich already set the tone for the evening. We ordered calamari as an appetizer, but it arrived cold and at the same time as the main course. Unfortunately, the burger was also ice cold when it came out. To make matters worse, an automatic 18% tip was added to the bill, along with a 3.5% credit card convenience fee--completely unacceptable given the poor service and food quality. And if you want a slice of cheese on your burger, that's an extra $1 charge as well. Very slow service, cold food, and unexpected charges. This was our first visit and definitely our last. I would not recommend this place at all.

Inside view!

Cranberry walnut salad with chicken

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Dune Dog Cafe

4.2(289 reviews)

0.2 mi

What a gem! We will definitely be back, great food and…read moreexceptional service. Kids and adults all happy!

Stays consistent, stays fresh with an amazing atmosphere was is positive and welcoming! The staff…read moreis always very happy and want to be there - the food is hands down amazing. Great for small and big groups!!