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    The Urban Tapas

    4.4 (36 reviews)
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    Cinnamon bun skillet
    Jordan B.

    I am obsessed with this meal last week. I'm so glad, my husband and I tried urban tapas on our recent trip. Not only is the restaurant modern and a great vibe, the food was incredible! I was told they only take reservations for parties of more than 6, so we did have to wait a bit to be seated as they look to be understaffed from just opening. No worries though because we were able to get drinks at the bar and find space on the couch to sit down. The staff was upfront and very clear about the 18% gratuity- and we actually really enjoyed the way that all the staff pitch in to give you the best experience. They all do double duty to make sure you're having a good experience. The drinks were great- nice selection of wine by glass or bottle and the cocktails were fun.our waitress recommended 2-3 plates per person and that was perfect! My favorites were the edamame- a little heat but I couldn't stop and there was a good amount of them, the pork belly ball buns, the duck spring rolls and the dessert cinnamon roll skillet. To be honest, there was nothing we had that was bad and we already were scoping out what we'd order next time from the other items on the menu. Thanks to Gia and Cody for giving us a fantastic date night!

    Polenta cakes with wild mushrooms and balsamic reduction

    I cannot believe I am just discovering this place exists. After tonight's experience, I think it might be my new favorite restaurant downtown. It's a 'small plates' type of dining so if it's dinner for 2 you would order 5-6 dishes and share them. We had the hummus with fresh veggies and mini pitas to start. Absolutely delicious and the mini pita breads that came with it were so cute! The 'mains' we had were the Bacon wrapped dates (I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but my bf loved them!), the Polenta Cakes, Grouper Cheeks, and the Divers Scallops. I'm telling you, every single dish was so freaking good! The Grouper Cheeks were delicate and the seasoning was punchy/spicy and perfectly paired with coconut risotto and pineapple chutney. The Divers Scallops sat on small mounds of risotto with squid ink and sweet potato purée. The chef was concerned that our scallops weren't big enough so he had our server bring out more (who does that?! So sweet!) We also had mocktails. I had the Blackberry Oasis with blackberry syrup, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. It was sweet, creamy, and bright. The bar accidentally made 2 Guava Refreshers when my bf ordered his so we received an extra on the house! Loved it! We ended it with the chocolate crème brûlée. It was the perfect size for us to share a small sweet something. The inside of the restaurant is dark, moody, comfortable, and romantic. Loved the music selection as well (Indie/alt). Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She was super upbeat and kept the vibes good. Honestly, I love this place and I WILL be back!

    cinnamon roll
    Michelle S.

    Amazing food. One of the best in downtown ft pierce that I have had. Lots of fun options. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely get the cinnamon roll for dessert. I did not like that they made us keep our utensils in between each dish when we clearly wanted new ones. Other than that the staff was friendly.

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    Mina M.

    Another great addition to downtown fort pierce! Our server was very upbeat and nice. It's a low lit place with fairly loud music, but we could still hear each other at our table. Each table has a lamp so you can easily read the menu. We enjoyed our happy hour drinks and the mini charcuterie board was a good size for 4 of us to get a quick snack in.

    Chicken egg rolls
    Nancy B.

    Great addition to downtown Firt Pierce. Great prices on wines by the glass. Cocktails might be a little on the weak side. We shared sticky ribs, patatas bravas, bacon wrapped dates, crispy pork belly bao buns and Mexican street corn and really loved all of them. The atmosphere was upscale and service attentive. What a lovely evening!

    Carla J.

    Food and service was amazing! Easter Sunday, I was solo. Hungry started with the polenta, fresh slight crunchy exterior and hot creamy inside, not too much sauce it was wonderful! Then I ordered the lamb! Party in your mouth, flavorful wood grilled and tender! No knife needed, it was like lamb lollipops! I can't wait to go back!

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    Excellent food, drinks and service! I really like sharing the small plates. The bartenders are fun and creative.

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    Gia our server was amazing!!!! Five stars to Gia. and the food was amazing. loved it. The restaurant is amazing. Thank you

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    This new restaurant has amazing food, great service, and such a relaxed ambiance!! We love this place for dinner!

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    3.8(155 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This was my second time visiting this establishment. The first time was a couple of years ago for…read morebrunch with a group of girlfriends. This time, we came to celebrate my friend's birthday dinner. Our server was as sweet as could be, and the entertainer, Curtis, absolutely made the night. He was so interactive with us, took song requests, and we were joking throughout the night. We requested a couple of songs, and he did an amazing job. The bartender also made us some fun shots that added to the celebration. Unfortunately, my food experience wasn't nearly as enjoyable. I had spent the day at a friend's event where there was plenty of food, including Vicky's (which is always delicious). By the time I met everyone for dinner about an hour and a half later--after stopping at Boston's for a drink--I really wasn't very hungry. I specifically asked for a small salad with meatballs because I just wanted something light. Instead, a large salad was brought to the table. I immediately mentioned it to our server, explaining that I had ordered the small salad because I wouldn't be able to finish a large one. She said she would adjust it. About 15 minutes later, the meatballs arrived, and they were almost impossible to eat. They were so tough that I couldn't even cut them with my knife. At one point, I was literally pounding on one with my fork against the plate because it was hard as a rock. The waitress came over horrified of this experience and said she would remove it off the bill. I'm not here trying to get a free meal. I just want a good meal and something I actually ordered. The waitress did remove the meatballs from my bill, which I appreciated. However, I was still charged for the large salad even though I had ordered a small one and pointed out the mistake as soon as it arrived. I barely made a dent in it and ended up taking most of it home. Aside from the disappointing food and billing issue, we still managed to have a great evening thanks to Curtis. His energy, talent, and interaction completely changed the atmosphere and honestly saved the experience. If it hadn't been for him, my rating would have been much lower.

    Went for brunch. The service was quick. The music was fantastic. The restaurant was clean. I…read moreordered the chicken and waffles and swapped the chicken wings for tenders and it was amazing. The glaze syrup they put is so tasty. The french toast and eggs Benedict were great as well. Will definitely be coming back.

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    Square Grouper Tiki Bar

    3.5(231 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    After a nice ride down A1A, I arrived in Fort Pierce shortly after 11am and decided to get a bite…read moreto eat. I found this place via Yelp and here's my honest opinion. I really like the location. It's located on the water, technically on the inlet, next to Jetty Park. The views of the water is gorgeous - it's a deep aqua color, and I always enjoy watching boats navigate through inlets. The place has a tropical Tiki Hut vibe with palm trees and sand surrounding umbrella covered tables. There's also seating at the bar under the "Tike Hut". Service is at the bar. Instructions and a QR code (which downloads their menu) are provided on a board in front of the bar. So after a quick look at the menu I stepped up to the bar where I was greeted by a friendly employee. I ordered their Smoked Fish Dip ($14.00) and a Shiner Bock ($4.25). She brought me my bottle of Shiner Bock (no drafts at this place) along with a small electronic buzzer device that she told me to take back with me to my table, and when my order was ready it would notify me. It was practically no time after I sat down and my electronic device notified me that my order was ready. Again, service is at the bar - this time pickup was at the far end of the bar. You give the employee the electronic buzzer and the employee gives you your order. I found the Smoked Fish Dip very good. It consisted of a blend of wild caught Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Whitefish, and Whiting. It was served with freshly fried corn tortilla chips, red onions, tomatoes, and ¡alapeños. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of fried corn tortillas with any kind of smoked fish dip, and would have much preferred plain saltines instead. But no biggie. Note, there's a sign out front notifying everyone that: * 21+ for admission * No dogs * No kids * No babies (No kidding) I'm not sure of the reasoning behind these rules, but it's important to know before arriving with the family and your favorite 4 legged fur baby. The location, the food, and the friendly atmosphere gets 4 stars from me.

    My family and I visited Square Grouper on Saturday, May 2, in the afternoon, around 1:30-2:00 PM. I…read morewas with my elderly parents, who are in their 80s, and our two small dogs, a Maltese and a Chihuahua, both around 10 lbs. One of them is my seizure alert dog. Upon arrival, we were questioned about the dogs in a way that felt inappropriate. I was asked whether they were service animals, and when I confirmed that one was, I was further questioned about my medical condition, which made me extremely uncomfortable. We were eventually allowed in. I was unaware of the dog policy and was not informed that dogs were not allowed, these people don't even allow children I later saw (not family friendly). I rejoined my parents and we sat at a table off to the side, away from other guests, as we are always mindful that not everyone is comfortable around dogs. I ordered drinks and food at the bar, then stepped away briefly to use the restroom. The bartender (Olivia) was dismissive and made me wait a long time to order, not very inviting. When I returned, a manager approached our table in an aggressive and confrontational manner and insisted that we leave, claiming the dogs were barking. This was not accurate, neither of the dogs barked. We were shocked by the way the situation was handled, especially because there was no attempt to speak to us calmly or respectfully. It was a bit savage, something we aren't used to. When I asked what we should do since we had already ordered, I was rudely told the food would be packed up and brought outside. I went to the bar to cancel the order instead and asked for the manager's name, but the bartender refused to provide it. The manager then came to the bar and confronted me in a rude and dismissive tone. When I tried to calmly address the issue, he became even more confrontational and started to laugh, extremely unprofessional and disrespectful - trying to instigate the situation even more. I told him I would not lower myself to his level of communication and that the situation lacked basic customer service. After that, his behavior became even more aggressive. As we prepared to leave, the manager stood by the entrance watching us in a way to try to intimidate us, then followed closely behind us as we exited. Again, I was with my elderly parents, no respect and again, savage low-class behavior. The situation could have been handled with courtesy, professionalism, and respect. Instead, we were made to feel embarrassed, unwelcome, and intimidated. I did research on this restaurant and found that a blind veteran and his service dog were attacked and there was a big lawsuit just 2 years prior. The door guy attacked and injured one of our veterans, blind, over a service dog policy is disturbing. I hope that whoever reads this, decides not to come to this establishment, there are several reviews of how rude the workers are and it's unacceptable that the owner allows ratchid behavior. Read all the negative comments, this place is terrible!!!

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    Tipsy Tiki - Pizza from Jimbo slice

    Tipsy Tiki

    4.0(28 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    So the Tipsy Tiki's a little like cheers on weekdays and brings some amazing positive vibes with…read moregreat bands every weekend! It is definitely one of our go to spots and has some amazing bartenders that are able to handle large crowds without anyone feeling as though they're not getting the attention they deserve! Tipsy Tiki is like having Key West right here in Fort Pierce. Prices are super fair and weekday. Happy hours are always nice. They do not serve/sell food, but the Funky Cuda is right next-door for an amazing smash burger and on weekends there is always a food truck available in the parking lot. It's a variety every weekend so you never know what is going to be available... take your chances or just die before you arrive! Please take care of your fabulous bartenders here as they are amazing ! It is definitely a must visit if you are here from out of town- you will love meeting our local flavor as those of us that live here frequent this establishment often if they enjoy live music!

    I am very thankful for this bar. You can't go wrong with an outdoor bar that has live music, great…read moredrink prices and chairs that are swings. I stumbled upon this bar while having breakfast next-door and decided we didn't want the morning to end. We came in and had bloody Mary's and just hung out a bit. I honestly couldn't believe that the bloody Mary's were $4 and were pretty well-made My husband and I did come here one night after dinner across the street since we did hear live music. We hung out a bit and sat on the swings and had a cocktail while enjoying ourselves with the band that was performing. It's pretty cool that they don't have a fee to come in, which is unusual, but I appreciate it. Somebody like myself from West Palm Beach that is usually used to paying a fee when there's a life band performing at night. You can definitely tell this is where all the locals are and living in such a boring county as in PSL this is nice to have. I would definitely recommend coming here.

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    Little Jim Bait & Tackle - Relaxing, waterfront setting

    Little Jim Bait & Tackle

    4.2(121 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Friendly and generous bartenders and really good food! Bait shop has fun, local items and…read moreTristen...hard-working, friendly, focused..... is THE best food runner /bait shop worker , even when she is not on duty (like Thursday when she was showing Little Jim's to her mom's out of town friends) she jumps into help the other workers, which I saw as she stepped up to help a customer on her day off She is CONSISTENTLY focused and is exemplary for how service-Iindustry workers should act (and these employees should be richly tipped and, better yet, paid from the owners so tips should be the extra!!)

    Little Jim Tackle has all the ingredients for a classic Old Florida waterfront hangout. The…read morelocation is great, the atmosphere is relaxed, it's dog-friendly, and the covered outdoor seating makes for a pleasant place to sit back with a cold drink and watch the world go by. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the reputation. We started with chips and salsa, and the chips tasted exactly like Tostitos straight out of a bag. The salsa wasn't bad, but it felt more store-bought than house-made. The smash burger was cooked fine and came with a generous portion of chips, but it wasn't particularly memorable. Nothing about it stood out from what you could get at countless other casual spots around town. If you're looking for a laid-back place to enjoy the waterfront atmosphere, Little Jim's delivers. If you're coming strictly for the food, you may leave wondering what all the hype is about. I'd come back for the setting and a drink, but I'd be hoping for a stronger showing from the kitchen next time.

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    Little Jim Bait & Tackle - Not Bad or an Afternoon

    Not Bad or an Afternoon

    Little Jim Bait & Tackle - Inside outside, vibe is chillin

    Inside outside, vibe is chillin

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    Archie's Seabreeze - Red dye all over our appetizer

    Archie's Seabreeze

    3.4(379 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Great beach vibe and fun outdoor karaoke! We were amazed that even in a torrential downpour the…read moredrinks and songs kept flowing, servers and guests unfazed. A true Florida experience!

    I've driven by this colorful establishment SO many times over the years, but somehow my husband and…read moreI had never actually gone inside. This Saturday afternoon, I was taking my 16-year-old nephew on a little restaurant-hopping adventure, where we're trying places I've never been before and tasting a few appetizers along the way, so I figured this was the perfect opportunity to finally stop in. There's plenty of parking, and you definitely won't miss this place while driving by. I had been told it was kind of a biker bar, but it was pretty empty when we arrived, so we didn't really get to experience that side of it. When you walk in, there's SO much to look at--colorful signs, pirate and mermaid statues, decorations everywhere, and tons of seating options both inside and outside. We decided to sit outside near the giant tree under a covered table. It was definitely hot and humid that afternoon, though! When we first arrived, I went to the bar and asked if we could sit anywhere or if there was a hostess stand. I was told to just find anywhere we wanted to sit, so that's what we did. It wasn't very busy, although I wasn't really paying attention to how many employees were working that day. There was another table across from us, and when a waitress came over to help them, she looked at us and basically said, in a pretty snarky tone, "I guess I'll go get you menus too." She definitely did NOT seem like she was in a good mood. Thankfully, we ended up getting a different waitress, and she was absolutely wonderful! She was super friendly, helpful, and from New Jersey, so we had a nice little conversation with her. As for us, we were pretty simple. My nephew ordered a sweet tea, I grabbed a beer, and we shared some jalapeño poppers. We hung out for a while, enjoyed our drinks and snack, and then headed off to our next stop. We weren't difficult customers at all--we were literally just looking for a quick snack, a refreshing drink, and then onto the next place. Despite the slightly awkward start with the first waitress, I'd definitely come back. I'd like to experience the place when it's busier and really get a feel for the atmosphere because it definitely has a lot of personality!

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    Archie's Seabreeze - Lots to look at on the outdoor patio

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    Lots to look at on the outdoor patio

    12A Buoy - Stone Crab

    12A Buoy

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Small seafood restaurant with a big crowd inside and out…read more And it is no wonder. The food, service, and comfortable tables speak for themselves. For starters, the calamari was perfectly crispy and fresh. Sauce ok, but the calamari was good all by itself. I highly recommend the butterflied snapper with steamed veggies. Delicious! The veggie pasta plate was huge and the pasta cooked to perfection. The shrimp scampi pasta was sooo good. The linguini was perfectly al dente and the shrimp big and plump and yummy. Oh! And let's not forget the mile high key lime pie. Even if you don't care for key lime pie you will absolutely love this one. It's more like a key lime ice cream but better. Servers were fantastic despite the busyness of the place they never neglected to check on us. Great place. Highly recommend.

    I've been here a few times, and for whatever reason, every time we put the address into our…read morenavigation system, it takes us somewhere other than the restaurant. It can be pretty frustrating, especially if you're visiting for the first time and end up driving around in circles trying to find it. Once you arrive, though, it's worth the effort. The restaurant is located right on the water next to the boat ramp and has an enormous amount of parking. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a full bar area. The outdoor seating is especially nice since it's completely covered on the deck but with all of the bushes and plant surrounding the deck, you're not really getting much of a view. This visit, we opted to sit at the bar and were lucky enough to snag three seats together. Our bartender was awesome and did a fantastic job throughout the meal. They don't serve liquor here, only beer and wine, so I ordered a rosé. The bartender recommended a cute little $16 bottle that came in its own mini bucket. It was adorable and paired perfectly with my meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Ahi tuna with broccoli and a side salad. Everything was fresh and delicious. My husband, however, definitely won the meal competition with the shrimp stuffed with crab meat and mashed potatoes. I stole a bite, and wow--it was incredible. The flavor and texture were outstanding, and I'll absolutely be ordering that next time. One of the funniest parts of the visit was the bartender's T-shirt featuring Anthony Bourdain flipping you off on the back. They were selling them, and I couldn't resist buying one. I'm pretty excited to wear it. Overall, we always enjoy coming here. Great waterfront atmosphere, good food, friendly service, and plenty of parking make it a place we'll continue to visit.

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    Bar area

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    Stone crab claw appetizer

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