Fernando's Dockside is such a great spot, especially if you love fresh seafood. The food is consistently delicious, but the octopus is absolutely amazing -- perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. It's one of those dishes you end up talking about long after the meal. The waterfront atmosphere makes the experience even better. Relaxing views, great service, and a laid-back vibe that's perfect for lunch or dinner by the water. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're looking for great seafood and a beautiful dockside setting, Fernando's is an easy five stars. read more

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Everyone had a great meal The place is always consistent so you can plan on a good meal. The best swordfish i have ever had. It was moist,favorable and melt in your mouth delicious. Friendly comfortable and a feeling you are in Portugal. read more

The food is good. The noise levels are pretty bad. On Saturday evening I couldn't hear my husband across from me due to noise. Tables are close also. I enjoyed the sangria but was disappointed that no conversation was made of my birthday. It was the reason we went there! read more

Fernando's Dockside Grille - Portuguese Near Me - Port St. Lucie, Florida

First time visiting Fernando's. Smaller place and every table inside and out was full. Make a reservation. Food was very tasty. We each got a different salmon dish. I loved mine with the sweet almonds and pineapple base. We had grandmas pudding for dessert. Got to meet the owner, Jenelle, who was a lovely young woman. Check them out! read more

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Small intimate European feeling restaurant. I had been told it was Port St Lucie's #1 restaurant and now that I've been there, I enjoyed our 1st experience very much, but if this is #1, we need to urge other restaurants to enter the PSL market. The Hostess/Server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and the service was quick and accurate. Our starters were the Shrimp Mozambique, which was unique and tasty and the Caprese Salad, nicely prepared and plentiful. Our entrees were Veal Portofino, tasty but nothing special and Steak Portuguese, very tasty, nicely prepared and complimented by homemade Potato Chips. No problem getting a last minute reservation on a Friday night. Nice decor and outside patio. Reasonable prices and no extra charge for using a Credit Card ! Fernando was standing around, but didn't stop by the table or say hello. We will probably go back, but wouldn't expect anything to be different the next time. It's a good restaurant, that serves a good meal at a good price! read more

The food was amazing and prepared to order. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend!

This cozy restaurant has great food, friendly service and comfortable inside and outdoor dining. This is a perfect combination of delicious dining with a great experience. A WINNER!! read more

Crazy difference a year does to a business, wanting way too much $$ for a fish with potatoes and broccoli rabe $40 is robbery. Sad Portuguese food is supposed to be affordable and abundant... You sold out for the money read more

Very good food and delicious service a bit slow only one server on lids not expect a lot of walk-in's a solid 4.0 to 4.5

Awesome Restaurant with Portuguese culture. Shame that the owner wants to scam people for a branzino with potatoes and ask $40... vergonha

Moved here a little over a year and was looking for seafood went to this place on Easter Sunday and was a very very disappointed. The potatoes were cold. The food had really, really no taste and very very expensive. I would never be going back to this place ever again. They need to heat up the food and this was so disgusting. We asked them to change to something else they did but charge us for the original meal. Be careful where you eat. read more

Always great food great service! Busy place but every service staff was awesome and polite! read more

This place is amazing. I would definitely recommend this to the community. The atmosphere was on point

Food was good, service okay. No am appralin ambience. Had a higher expectations from the place. read more

The food here is simply the best Portuguese Food in Florida. Love the ambience and service as well. Lots of free parking and the Sangria was amazing. Try the cod fish cakes! read more

Fernando's Dockside Grille - Portuguese Steak dinner at Fernando's Dockside - Portuguese Near Me - Port St. Lucie, Florida

Old wow this restaurant never ceases to amaze. Our meals were truly delicious. We had the salmon with some buckle out and also a bottle of wine. We are definitely going to come back to this exquisite restaurant right on the dock. Definitely the place of luxury. read more

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Portuguese / Mediterranean / American We were the eastern part of PSL and looking for dinner after an event over at the Mid-Florida center. A quick Yelp search suggested Fernando's, so we headed over on a Saturday night. We did not have reservations but were in luck as there were two available tables when we got there. Waitress was with us in moments and got us going with drinks / menus. The place is pretty small / cozy and decorated with a lot of what I would call "traditional" Portuguese items (roosters for example) and it sets the tone for the food that will be coming out. The menu contains all of your Portuguese favorites: cod cakes, escabeche, chourico flambe' to start with mariscada and bifanas and everything in between! The food is just delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp Mozambique, and the sauce was perfect with my bread. Portion sizes were large, and we were too stuffed to go for dessert. Prices were average for the area. Definitely a very good meal and we will be back for more. Parking lot available. read more

Food is delicious along with presentation. The service is very personal and well done.

Had the best Mariscada here since we had it in Portugal. Authentic Portugese cuisine served in the traditional Portugese manner. The mariscada had a marvelous sauce with a medley of seafood including lobster, clams, mussels etc. The price is well worth it even though it's a bit expensive. The only drawback is they love their sardines because they pack people in shoulder to shoulder with just enough room for the waiters to scoot by. Go a little early for dinner so as not to be bothered by the crowd as you savor this fantastic taste of Portugal. OLE! read more

This is the best restaurant around. The owner/chef is wonderful. The food is always superb. Either sitting inside or outside, it is an enjoyable experience. read more

Good food and service. Felt like we were in Europe. Great selection of seafood. Good value for a lively dinner.

Went for the 1st time w friends. Pretty place, nicely done, comfortable and speciaI. I ordered the sea bass, nicely cooked, covered in a Vidalia onion tomato light sauce. the veggies side it came with was a nice medley of green beans and squash. Two others each had diff salmon dishes and enjoyed. My husb got the branzino and didn't love it. The wines by the glass are reasonable and they give a nice pour. They start you with a warm bread basket. Service was friendly and efficient. It did take about an hour aft ordering to get our food. read more

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Shrimp Mozambique, save your bread. You will need it to finish the sauce. The branzino very tasty, little tedious to eat, but once I figured it out, it was pretty good. Make sure you add the lemon. And this salmon is always good. You can't go wrong here. read more

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Great food served with care. Ambience conducive to relaxed dining. Looking forward to a return visit in the very near present.

Great food Good service nice ambience But try to go off days, time..... it gets very busy and unfortunately LOUD !!!! But it's a great place read more

We arrived at 6pm & they sat us outside. We expected to see some type of water-view but unfortunately you couldn't see anything. The couple near us order fish & within minutes the flies & mosquitoes were out. I told the waitress we did not want to eat outside & she was annoyed and rude. Finally after telling her we weren't going to dine outside anymore she got us a table & told us we need to be done in an hour. She needs an attitude adjustment quick. The food is perfectly presented. The veal Marsala was a little to salty & I've had better veal. The salmon wasn't cooked well done & way to many almonds for our likings. The service was way to long for us. read more

Fernando's Dockside Grille - Salmon - Portuguese Near Me - Port St. Lucie, Florida

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Always excellent food, I've never been disappointed. Authentic Portuguese cuisine and a very classy place to celebrate!

So far the best donner I have had here in Port Saint Lucie. The waitress was so nice , James was super friendly and joked with us. Then owner came out and spoke to everyone as well. Very friendly place. The octopus was amazing, the mussel appetizer was perfect and the chicken was soft and no dry had an amazing flavor. Everyone should try this place. read more

Fernando's Dockside Grille - Octopus with potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hidden treasure on Jensen Beach! Fernando's Dockside Grille offers a culinary journey that seamlessly blends fresh seafood with the vibrant flavors of Portugual and Mediterranean, and the warm and inviting atmosphere at Fernando's Dockside Grille adds to the overall charm of the dining experience.The result is a cultural and memorable dining experience. When placing your drink order, do not pass on the Sangria. The Sangria at Fernando's Dockside Grille is nothing short of exceptional. The refreshing and fruity notes perfectly complement the tropical heat of Port Saint Lucie, making it an ideal beverage to savor with the flavor of the food. The Shrimp Mozambique, a highlight of the menu, showcases Chef Fernando Dovale's culinary expertise. The dish is a delightful fusion of flavors, with perfectly cooked shrimp bathed in a zesty Mozambique sauce consisting of saffron, garlic, and olive oil. The combination of spices and the freshness of the shrimp creates a harmonious taste that lingers on the palate. In conclusion, Fernando's Dockside Grille has undoubtedly become a new favorite for me. The combination of delectable dishes, including the standout Sangria, Shrimp Mozambique, and an impressive array of fresh seafood, makes it a culinary destination worth revisiting. I highly recommend Fernando's to anyone seeking a great dining experience. read more

While staying in Port St. Lucie, we decided to try Fernando's & we weren't disappointed! It was a warm evening with a cool breeze. Our server was delightful & although we didn't have a reservation & the restaurant was very busy, he quickly found a nice table. We started with a generous glass of wine & a delicious sangria. Followed up with an entree of pork with little necks in a yummy sauce with roasted potatoes, etc. It was enough for two .. tons of pork, a dozen little necks in the shell & lots of potatoes, so I took the rest home. My friend had a chicken & shrimp, etc. entree which he really enjoyed. We kind of missed not having a vegetable, but our choices were wonderful. Highly recommend Fernando's! read more

Fernando's Dockside Grille - Roasted pork, little neck clams & roasted potatoes in a delicious sauce with olives. - Portuguese Near Me - Port St. Lucie, Florida

Omg. Great food. Pasta seafood is the best I've had in years. Service is good not great. Ambiance is also ok, noisy. The food is the star. Pricing is decent. read more

Fernando's is a must stop when in PSL. This is a quaint little place near the dockside with outdoor seating. During the summer months the outdoor seating isn't used due to the bugs in the area. When I go to Fernando's I don't even look at the menu. I go for one item. The Salmon Madeira. The salmon sits on top of a pineapple. The salmon is topped with sweet, honey glazed almonds and finished with a balsamic vinegar. Potatoes and asparagus are the sides. It's my absolute favorite. Other recommended dishes are the monkfish and sea bass. read more

The food is outstanding Portuguese cuisine the appetizers mussels and sardines excellent main dishes the Sea Bass was delicious the Octopus was very tender great service the Portuguese wine excellent I highly recommend this restaurant the owner is top notch Chef read more

Have gone there multiple times twice with guests out of town. The most elegant, delicious and memorable dining establishment in the area. Will be returning soon. Who can we bring this time? read more

Food and sangria is really good, lots of flavors. The price was a bit on the expensive side. No other good Portuguese restaurant around.

I have had wonderful food at Fernando's in the past. The food recently did not reach my expectations. Did they change hands? But the chocolate desert is to die for. We had Ann excellent wine their see my photo. read more

This restaurant was recommended by someone who heard me ask someone else for their favorite fish restaurant in town. It's so close to home for me, and sort of hidden, I would not have noticed it there but it's a beautiful location near the water with great ambiance inside the restaurant. The service was great, friendly, efficient servers who were very attentive towards the guests. Our food came out in really good timing, house wine I had was great as well as my husbands beer choice. I had the salmon served over a perfectly grilled pineapple, topped with a honey glaze and almonds, the side was roasted potatoes and asparagus. DELICIOUS! Every single bite! I loved all the flavors especially in the vegetables! The portion is perfect. We were given warm perfectly toasty bread rolls while we waited and between that and the dish, I was so full I couldn't do desert! My husband had steak that came topped with a gravy and while he's never had steak cooked that way, he loved it. All the flavors complimented each other. The pricing is very fair, I thought it would be pricier but not at all. The decor definitely goes with the menu. Super cute and great place for a nice, relaxed dinner or lunch. I can not wait to go back!!! read more

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Ah, Fernando', and one could add "Hideaway," as it is not so easy to find. But once you're there, forget the mercury and have the swordfish: delicious, cooked perfectly, with just a teaspoon of a sauce I could not identify but which I would swig by the bottle. Service is prompt, reasonably attentive without being annoying, and the winelist is intriguing. Skip the "outdoor dining" option, because you will have a view of the parking lot only. read more

Enjoyed (could have a few improvements though). Reservations at 7.30....seated shortly there after. Sardines. Kinda fishy. Probably should have sent them back, but we didn't. 4 of us..the girls wouldn't touch em. Caesar Salad: Enjoyed but nothing to write home about. I ordered the chicken w sundried tomato. It was fantastic. Had my leftovers the day after and I was really looking forward to it. Wine: They had a special on a certain bottle that night...it was actually the bottle of wine already on the table. While it was decent I would have preferred a bottle come out of the a wine chiller (needed to be a hint cooler). Overall a good experience. read more

The service was perfect, but the food was definitely amazing. The sea bass was superb and the chicken topped with shrimp simply delicious. The dessert tarts were the best combination to finish our lunch. I would recommend this place and we'll be back for sure. read more