Bomboloni Café in Jensen Beach is truly a hidden gem. This small, quaint café has a charming…read moreEuropean flair and came highly recommended by a family member who happily makes the drive up from Jupiter Beach just for the food, service, and ambiance--and now we understand why. Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The owner, Giovanni, is a gracious and endearing host who pays attention to every detail. He made us feel genuinely welcomed, like we were family rather than dining out. From the most flavorful cold brew coffee to the heavenly light Italian pastries, every item we tried was exceptional. The avocado egg bowl was vibrant and full of flavor, the fresh focaccia paired beautifully with high-quality EVOO and balsamic reduction, and the dark cherry cheesecake was the perfect decadent finish. Every bite was outstanding. Bomboloni Café is an absolute must-visit--we can't wait to return.

We were looking for a place to have breakfast, and I remembered that some time ago I had saved this…read morespot on my "want to go" list. Well... I'm glad I did. The area isn't the nicest, but once you step inside, you completely forget about it. The place is very clean, cozy, and simple. The staff is attentive and friendly. You can tell the coffee is good quality, and the pastries are made in-house -- which is a big plus, since you can actually see the kitchen equipment and how clean everything is. The croissants are huge; we tried the chocolate one -- delicious dough and plenty of filling. The strawberry cheese Danish was another great choice. The chocolate ganache and raspberry tartlet didn't quite convince me, though. At the table next to us, they ordered some sandwiches (very large, by the way) and a soup or stew that, when they lifted the lid, filled the place with an incredible aroma... very tempting. It's definitely on my list to return. Next time, it'll be for lunch. By the way, they have a very interesting menu with Hungarian options, some elevated American variations, and several Italian dishes.

First timers here!…read more We have always been weary of this spot because parking sucks. However, today we were look for Bloodys. Did you know Chili's doesnt do Bloodys ... so we googled best bloody and Lures came up. I ordered fish n chips and my husband got the philly cheesesteak with peppers and onions. Both were sooooo good. The fish was a mix between cornmeal and beer batter but very light. For drinks we got bloody, blue moon and a key lime pie martini. Yes, a key lime pie martini. I saw the bottle and asked for it. Its equal parts keke key lime pie and vanilla vodka. It was awesome. We sat at the bar and all the ladies were super nice. We will definitely be back!

We ended up here after a day of chores and the place we were going- closed permanently!…read moreHave not been here before for a meal and heard positive reviews. We sat at the bar for lunch and the bartender was excellent! I was not impressed with the wine selection- (please upgrade and I will be a regular). She made a lovely cocktail for me and wine for my sister. We shared the mahi tacos- blackened. A very nice portion of mahi, moist and delicious. We had a side of fries- done well! For dessert our bartender made us a delicious chocolate martini- lovely! They have a huge following- Indoor and outdoor seating in a casual setting. Only suggestion- a finer selection of wines.

Came here when they had just been opened for 2 weeks. They were out of a lot of the items on the…read moremenu that I wanted( vodka chicken parm) the man sitting next to me was eating the last one and the smell alone made me want to take his plate away ( along with the few drinks I had) but I got the steak and I don't like steak but they assured me that it was really good and they weren't wrong! I only gave my husband one bite and the mussels were too die for! We came back 8 months later and the mussels are still on point the crab and corn fritters aren't fritters they aren't all bread. They're more like fried crab cake balls and the tartar sauce is superb! My husband this time got the scampi shrimp of course .he is not a pasta person. He absolutely loved it. My vodka parm was also very good. ( I never get anyone's because I make it every Christmas Eve for 40 people and mine to me is hard to beat) my husband is less bias and loves the parm. This place is a gem that needs more attention! Their drinks are spectacular also great wait staff and owner is super interactive!

We ordered the shrimp toast to share, shrimp scampi, swordfish (subbed for wahoo), and the smash…read moreburger. The swordfish was tasty but had way too much miso on the plate, which made it hard to enjoy the rest of the dish. Portions on the other plates were huge. Fries were okay and a little soggy (which I don't mind), and my friend said the burger was above average. Food took a while to come out, but the ambiance was good -- nice music and a pleasant atmosphere.

This was our first time at this cafe. My cousins who live in Stuart recommended we go there for a…read morelate lunch. We were a party of 5. The service was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My shrimp and grits with over easy eggs was a standout! I highly recommend this.

This little dinner place was recommended by a friend of mine who said her parents loved it. This…read moreplace should NOT be missed it was amazing. The service was over the top, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We chose 2 of their signature items, the birds nest and the cuban sandwich. Both were out of this world, even as leftovers. Don't wait, get in here!

Needed a place for breakfast and Jan's place popped up…read more Found it and place was busy but was able to get a seat at the counter. I got the crabmeat Benedict with a fruit side. Cyndi had an omelet stuffed and fluffy with side of potatoes and their homemade biscuits. JJ was our waitress and she was wonderful and didn't want for anything. Food was wonderful Definitely a plus for breakfast

Jan's Place is always a definite stop whenever we're in Jensen Beach! From the moment you walk in…read moreand smell the cinnamon buns baking, you know you're in for something special. We were seated right away, and the friendly staff made us feel instantly welcome. My husband had the smoothie, and it was spot on--just as delicious as the ones we make at home. I had the Sunrise Burger on an English muffin, cooked perfectly to a medium and bursting with flavor. The crispy, hot, perfectly seasoned French fries that came with it were the ideal side. Service was amazing too--someone was always coming around to top off drinks, and my tea stayed piping hot. Every visit here is consistently wonderful. Great food, great people, and that unmistakable small-town charm keep us coming back year after year

Food is always fantastic. My fiancee and I LOVE coming here! This is typically our first stop when…read morewe're out doing our Sunday shopping.

Food and services were excellent definitely a go to place, use the waitlist feature it worksread more

Our ladies lunch group just had a fabulous event at The Nest. The food was delicious. The service…read moretop notch and the ambiance was gorgeous. Thank you for accommodating all of us perfectly. I know I will be back. Thank you. From The Queens of Cuisine.

Food was good but the service was very slow. We arrived at 3:00pm on a Friday and did not leave…read moreuntil 5:45. We only had 2 drinks and two appetizers. My biggest complaint is when we went out to the parking lot the sprinklers were on and they were directly spraying my truck and all the cars around me on both sides of the isle. We had to wait for the sprinkler to move just so we could get in our truck. I just had my truck washed the day prior and a few water spots wouldn't bother me but the whole truck was covered in grayish color water spots. Sent an email and to the restaurant and received no response. I told them maybe they should wait till later at night or first thing in the am to water instead of later afternoon when the lot is filling up. Maybe even spend a few minutes fixing the direction they spray.

Stop by for the first time on a Sunday...was busy but I opted for an outside table, while some…read morepeople were still waiting to be seated ( I guess for inside ) Had the Florentine Benedict....was very good . Only criticism was there was way too much Hollandaise sauce...kinda drowned the eggs. But tasty though! .

This morning I woke up with a yearning for breakfast biscuits and so I headed out with my trusty…read moreiPad to a local diner. As always, to a place I haven't tried yet. In this case, the Key West Diner in Stuart, FL. I originally wanted a simple breakfast of those biscuits that were calling me. I figured I'd accompany my biscuits with an order of scrambled eggs and my usual tea latte. As you would expect by its name, Key West Diner has a nice Key West design and a really nice outdoor dining patio. Inside offered booth and table seating. One suggestion would be for the diner to play Island/boating type music instead of the standard pop channel they had on. This would add to the key West feel. Having said that, let's move on to the dining experience. I don't usually go over what a restaurant offers on their menu since I assume if you're reading this review you are on their site. Suffice to say, their menu is the typical diner menu. Looking over the menu of course I noticed they had no biscuits! So much for satisfying my biscuit yearning. At least they had a Taylor Ham and egg on a hard roll. A breakfast I will always happily choose. So, my biscuit breakfast would have to wait for another day. Next I ordered my Latte tea. You guessed it, no steamed milk. One final request topped it all... the WiFi password. Yep, no WiFi! This is clearly not a killer if you're dining with someone but, it's definitely a negative for anyone dining alone. I haven't seen many places that don't offer WiFi but Key West Diner is obviously one of them. To me, when dining alone, reading on my iPad brings back memories of reading the morning paper while eating breakfast. Or in this case, forcing me to post a review AFTER I leave the location. Enough about what this diner doesn't have, let's move on to what they do offer. First, the service; I was seated quickly by a host and my server arrived soon thereafter. She served me with a smile and brought everything I asked for correctly and efficiently. She did a really nice job of being there when I needed her but not constantly pestering me during my meal. Well done. Now my meal; My Taylor Ham featured two eggs and two thick slices of Taylor Ham. The eggs were made perfectly as requested (Overeasy) and lo and behold, the sandwich was on a Kaiser roll! It's not often you get a Taylor Ham and egg on a Kaiser roll (the correct way to make it) but that's what we had here. Unfortunately, although the Taylor Ham and eggs were spot on,, the roll did not live up to expectations. Sadly it was not crispy on the outside and had more of a white bread consistency. Too bad because I really did appreciate the attempt. My tea was fine (considering the lack of steamed milk) Bottom line; The key I always ask of any place I visit... would I come back? In Key West Diners case, more than likely, no. Not because it's bad, simply because it's nothing special AND it doesn't offer WiFi.

Boathouse has a gorgeous view of the intercoastal in downtown Stuart that offers lovely seafood…read moreoptions. The lobster roll in particular was exquisite and satisfying. I liked that they served it warm without celery. It brought me to a place of tremendous well being. And the views on the back deck are beautiful during the sunny days. The service was on point by our server. I would love to come back and have their burgers, their wings, and other seafood options.

Cheyenne is friendly Did a great job…read more Food was good we had steak and sushi no complaints

My wife and I went to Tidehouse for lunch by boat and it was outstanding! We decided to sit at the…read morebar which has a beautiful Waterview of the St Lucie River and the marina. The bartender Jennifer was awesome! The drinks were on point, the food was great and the prices were reasonable. The service was great and the food came out in a timely manner. Jennifer even gave us a 10% discount for coming by boat which was an added, unexpected bonus! We will definitely be back!

Hidden on a tiny road that runs amongst condos and nothing else, Tidehouse at first would seem like…read morean afterthought for the condo association. But, don't let that first impression fool you. THE AMBIANCE: Once you climb the stairs (yes they have an outdoor elevator), you'll enter a wide expanse of the St Lucie River with hundreds of boats at dock. The view is simply stunning. You can choose to sit inside (why you'd make this choice is beyond me), or if you like music, choose the active fun loving crowd on the patio bar or dine dockside where you'll have an expansive view of the river. We chose the latter. Either way, this is an experience dining unlike any other in the Stuart area. THE SERVICE: We were served by Anna. With a smile and a an enthusiasm that showed she loved her job, she explained a bit of the history of the restaurant and gave a thorough overview of the offerings. Anna was a servers server who knew when to stop by without being intrusive, when to fill our glasses and when to be there when we needed her. I'm not sure if all the serving staff are as good as Anna but, If you're lucky enough to get one of her tables count your blessings. Even the buss boys served with a smile and efficiency that you don't often see. On one occasion one of our party spilled catchup and asked for an additional napkin. The buss boy didn't go and tell the server (which is the norm) but instead "immediately" returned with a napkin and cleaned the spill himself. In today's "I hate my job" world, it was so nice to experience a time when staff served with a smile that conveyed "I love my job"! THE FOOD: For our appetiser, we chose to share a bowl of their Maryland Crab Soup. The menu states "Tomato broth, vegetables, crab meat". Doesn't sound like much, right? But, don't let that simple description fool you, this slightly spicy soup was a delicious meal in itself. I highly recommend you share a bowl if you intend to leave room for an entree. For our entrees, my lovely bride chose to start with the Tide Chopped Salad which features fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, radish, and avocado, graced with an outstanding sherry vinaigrette. From there she chose the Steak and Shrimp combo which featured a 10oz NY Strip & 3 jumbo fried shrimp. She added the garlic mashed potatoes. Her mashed potatoes were scrumptious and her jumbo shrimp combined a crispy breadcrumb topping complimenting the juicy shrimp within. Tough and a bit grizzly, unfortunately, the steak was the outlier to the rest of the dish. I chose the Steak & Cake combo with coconut rice and macaroni and cheese sides. Because they're usually bread cakes with a few pieces of crab hidden throughout, I'm not usually a crab cake lover but, Anna Banana (her suggestion of a name) convinced me that, because the new owner came from Maryland and brought with him his family crab cake recipe, I needed to "experience" the best crab cake I'll ever have, and so, I took the plunge. Sadly, my steak was just as poor a cut of beef as my wife's but those crab cakes... oh those crab cakes were everything Anna Banana said, and than some! I've never had a crab cake that came close! The crab cakes come with a mustard base dipping sauce but, believe me, you'll not want to mar the perfection by dipping. My sides were also great. The coconut rice was not overpowering with just a hint of coconut as an aftertaste and my macaroni & cheese (which I don't usually order unless I have kids with me) was creamy and cheesy. For dessert, we decided to try the Key Lime pie. Not sure about the rest of the desserts but the Key Lime pie was a definite winner with just the right tartness resting on a tasty graham cracker crust (as a true Key Lime pie should have) and a wonderfully creamy texture. THE BOTTOM LINE: As with all my reviews the "customer so what" is would I come back? Even though I'd stay away from the steaks, you bet I'd come back! I would ask for the deck dining room, be seated in Anna "Bananas" serving area and make sure I included those out of this world crab cakes in my meal!