From waterfront seafood and chef-driven steaks to Greek, Cuban, Japanese, and Venezuelan standouts, these locally owned spots define Port St. Lucie’s flavor right now. Come hungry, book ahead where noted, and explore across neighborhoods.
Best Restaurants in Port St. Lucie (2025)
11 Places
From waterfront seafood and chef-driven steaks to Greek, Cuban, Japanese, and Venezuelan standouts, these locally owned spots define Port St. Lucie’s flavor right now. Come hungry, book ahead where noted, and explore across neighborhoods.
Kyle G's Oyster and Wine Bar
Oyster bar restaurant
Local restaurateur Kyle Greene’s polished raw bar anchors St. Lucie West with pristine oysters, Florida fish, and a deep wine list. Featured by Southern Living, it’s a reliable bet for celebratory dinners and leisurely oyster-and-martini nights.
Meating Street Seafood & Steakhouse
Restaurant
Overlooking Tradition Lake, this chef-driven steak and seafood house blends dry-aged cuts with seasonal plates and a popular pre-fixe. Recommended by Southern Living, it’s where locals go for date nights, brunch, and sunset patio meals.
Think Greek- 644 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
Greek restaurant
Born from a neighborhood food truck, this family spot won Food Network’s Best Bite in Town for its gyropitakia. Expect homestyle recipes, from gyros to lemony potatoes, cooked by the owner using her mother’s and grandmother’s traditions.
Babalu's Cuban Café
Cuban restaurant
Cuban-born owners fuel this lively café with ropa vieja, oxtail, and a classic Cuban sandwich served ventanita-style. Highlighted by Southern Living and seen on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town, it’s a true PSL crowd-pleaser.
Ramen Hana & Wings
Ramen restaurant
Chef Hana channels training with Japanese masters into soulful bowls—think creamy tonkotsu and fragrant yuzu shio—plus crisp, sauce-glossed wings. Featured on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town, it’s the city’s go-to for serious ramen.
Fernando’s Dockside Grille
Mediterranean restaurant
Chef-owner Fernando Doval’s Portuguese-Mediterranean kitchen turns out bacalhau, shrimp Mozambique, and grilled whole fish near the river. Praised by local travel editors, it’s intimate, reservation-worthy, and a flavorful link to the region’s Portuguese community.
Tavola Pizza
Pizza restaurant
A surf-themed, owner-operated pizzeria making dough and breads daily since 2012, with creative pies, garlic knot sliders, and rotating Florida craft beers. Loved by locals for community spirit and gluten-free options done right.
Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet
Breakfast restaurant
Husband-and-wife owners from Caracas bake pastries, press arepas, and pour Latin coffee at this daytime café. Recognized by the USA Today network among notable 2024 openings, it brings vibrant Venezuelan flavors to PSL mornings and lunch.
My Brothers Bbq
Barbecue restaurant
From food truck to brick-and-mortar, this family spot turns out smoky brisket, fried ribs, and soulful sides. Featured on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town and covered by regional media, it’s PSL barbecue with heart.
The Chicken Place Latin Rotisserie & Cocktail Bar
Chicken restaurant
A 2025 debut from a local restaurateur, this Tradition hangout leans into Latin flavors—rotisserie chicken, yuca, empanadas—and easygoing cocktails. Covered by Hometown News and actively booking on reservation platforms, it’s already a community fixture.
KetchAFire Jerk And Seafood
Caribbean restaurant
A beloved Jamaican food truck recognized on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town, known for charcoal-grilled jerk chicken, seafood specials, and island sides. Its PSL location keeps regular hours; check day-of for service times.
