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!!!

Delicious food with a fun atmosphere, with music and great service…read more We were able to drive up in our boat for lunch. And for added fun, we loved watching for sharks.

Excellent food Friday and Saturday night gets crowded so…read moreeasy to get there early. I'll get there later. Real party atmosphere, good rocking country and rock bandsI'll

Hidden gem for beach chair rentals! Spent the whole day at…read morethe most peaceful and serene beach thanks to Island beach bar. Brooke was really sweet and attentive, she set up our chairs and umbrellas and checked in with us and other guests throughout the day.

Ambiance: Beachfront restaurant (well, sort of beachfront as…read morea Beach in this area is closed off for a major rebuilding process) it's your typical surfer, beachcomber, swimmer type restaurant that you'll find in most oceanfront areas. Weatherford wood walls, outside tables under an awning. Inside tables are also available, although, why anyone would choose an inside table when you have a front row seat to the ocean is beyond me. Interestingly,, they have a few swing tables that you can rock back-and-forth while you eat. Not sure how many people will choose those "moving'" tables but, they're an interesting idea nonetheless. Service: I was provided with my choice of table. (I chose the swinging tables (I just had to try The experience of swinging while eating - which was actually pretty pleasant).I was seated immediately upon my arrival. My server whose name was Cynthia whose name tag said Helga (don't ask) served me quickly and with a smile. She came by several times to check on my needs but was never an overpowering presence. Couldn't ask for anything more with a server. Be warned, (which my server by the way did warn me about.), They charge an automatic 18% gratuity on the bill. Not a problem in my case as a service was excellent. The food: I ordered the mushroom and brie omelette. It came with a side of potatoes and I requested a biscuit. The was your typical omelette the plus being the tomatoes were super fresh but could've had more brie. If potatoes were combined with peppers and onions and we're nice and crispy of friends just the way they should be). Unfortunately they were out of biscuits (even though they have a biscuits and gravy dish). How you run out of SKU Ott's on a Saturday morning is beyond me. My tea was your standard black tea (they did not have steamed milk) served with honey. Interestingly, they didn't have a decent size cup so I was provided with 2 cups and two teabags. The bottom line: As with all my reviews, my (Customer so what) would I return? This restaurant is not in my top 10 but, if the beach was reopened and I wanted an oceanfront dining experience this could be a pretty good place to visit. The service was excellent. The food pretty good and the atmosphere great.

Dayden was an excellent server! pleasant always available to us even though busy…read more Caesar salad with shrimp very good. can't beat the inlet view

Dayden was great, very attentive and made our first visit memorable!! He definitely was one of the…read morebetter waiters I've had in a while.

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.

Delicious food and great service ! Brunch was delightful! The steak was super tender and great…read moreflavor !

Have been a resident of Fort Pierce for years, but this is the first time I ate here. The first…read morething our waiter said to us was you know there's an 18% gratuity added. Literally instead of a hello We had already been told this by the hostess as she seated us and considering they've got it on the menu as well as at the table in big letters, I'm assuming this is a problem for most people. It is for me. I will usually tip even at lunch 25% for good service but when the management is forcing me to pay 18%, whether the service is good or not, then that's what I'm going to pay. Management is not doing their wait staff any favors. I took a star off for that. As far as the food, I was pleasantly surprised. I had fried green tomatoes and the fish and chips. My niece had a smash burger. She says hers was excellent. The fried green tomatoes were literally the best I've ever had. Which is saying a lot because I love this appetizer and will usually order it in any southern restaurant. The fish and chips were also good but not great. The fish was tender, and the breading was crispy and not too soggy, but it was not perfectly crispy. The french fries were lacking in flavor and chewy. But basically the food was good and the service was satisfactory but not great. But I will be back to try other items on the menu -/ if you're setting the bar for an 18% tip then that saves the customers a lot of money when they would usually do 25 to 30%. When I see this in a restaurant, it tells me that the management does not want to dip in their profits to give their employees health insurance, but depends on the customer to do it for them.

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!

I being new to Florida and the surrounding areas was very glad to find this event (smooth jazz…read morefeaturing Mr. Gary Palmer whom I had to pleasure of meeting and seeing him perform at other venues after this one) being held in Ft. Pierce. Hopefully, there'll be more events (smooth jazz) available here locally by this business, as I'd very much like to attend more often.

This is a small place, which is great. We went on Frank Sinatra night. All the musicians and…read moresingers were really good. The 1st performer played keyboard and sang; enjoyed both, he had a nice sultry voice. The other performers did their own renditions and were good too, like Frank they didn't play instruments. The lady that owns was really nice as was the newbie AJ. Some of the seating is quite worn and there were technical difficulties where sound was lost, altho it all worked out. Interesting how the audience talked so loud during performances it was disturbing, but to each his own. There was food available, looked good, we'd just eaten tho. This is very affordable venue, casual. I look forward to going back.

Best pizza I have had in a long time. Great place to get in out of the heat while visiting…read moreHutchinson Island during the summer. Fun place to sit and enjoy frosty cold draft beer and wood fired pizza. We ordered the Sparticoke and the Loud Mouth Supreme, and did the best we could devouring them, but took half of both home for later enjoyment. The wings smelled divine and we will back to sample those and the pasta dishes. We got there just after opening and it filled up quickly, you can tell its a local favorite.

I've been going to the pie hole for a while now. I feel like it's a seasonal thing. Sometimes they…read morehave the best pizza and garlic rolls and the last time I was there the rolls didn't have it's majestic crunch. The bread was not fresh. Service was good and the beers was cold. Just did not like the food. I feel like 5 years ago the food was on point. Don't know if there is new management or the staff is also seasonal. It's a great spot kills me to call out how the food was. I have definitely been there and enjoyed the food but the last time it was a disappointment.

Spent the day at the beach and couldn't leave without getting a rum runner and was told by my…read moredriver about this place. It's a little dive bar, they have both in service and drive thru option. Be aware it smells of cigarette smoke heavy if you're going/sitting inside. Prices weren't bad.

Decided to come here again on a visit down to fl, I went with my sister and we checked out the…read moredrive through, the guy running it was very friendly! We ordered 2 rum runners to go, and enjoyed them while watching the ocean! Check this place out if you are in the area!