I have been regularly visiting the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce for 3 years. From the…read moredoor staff to the managers, this establishment is top notch! It is run so well. They ALL speak to everybody whether they know you by name or not. No cell phones are allowed by the bar staff behind the bar is probably one of my favorite rules. The scenery is breathtaking, from the water you can see the boats come and go in and out from the jetty. There is Derecktor Shipyard located at the end so there are many impressive boats coming in and out for repairs. And the sunsets are amazing! Food is great and plentiful. Prices are VERY reasonable. I like the fact that they don't charge a service fee for anything. Heaters and roll down windows are used when necessary. Watching patrons playing the ring-toss game is fun (some of the locals are very competitive). The bar staff is GREAT! A MUST stop for visitors in the area. The nightly music (except on Sundays) and their weekend day music is exceptional. The only very minor complaint I have is the employee uniforms. Black shirts do not go well in the dead of summer with no breeze. The girls need some sort of a hat to cover their heads in the middle of the windy winter days, also, a heavier hoodie. Those thin ones just don't cut it.

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!!!

Great place to hang out for a cold beer, listen to live music and people watch…read more We grabbed a couple bar stools so we could see the stage and with our cold beer, we ordered a couple appetizers. The staff were great with quick service and checked on us frequently. We will be back in the near future. Make sure you stop and give them a try. Enjoy!

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

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.

What a find! A great restaurant in an amazing location in Fort Pierce. We searched Yelp, which led…read moreus to the Island Beach Bar and Restaurant. It's adjacent to the beach. With the beach erosion, you had to walk around to reach the beach. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. There are several long picnic tables you can sit at, so we grabbed one. The food was really good. My son had the burger - he said it was probably the best burger he has ever had!! I had one of their lunch specials: grilled cheese and bacon - it was great. Of the 8 of us, each had something different, and there were no complaints. Service was excellent. Very attentive and kind throughout our visit. We did tend to stay longer than usual as the drinks were flowing. Thankfully, we were there during the week, so it wasn't crowded. I highly recommend this restaurant. I am so glad we found it and will certainly be back when I am back for a visit.

A group of friends and myself went to Manatee Bar and Grill on Saturday night and I have to say by…read morethe end of the night we were very pleased. At first we had a bit of trouble getting the service we wanted but the female bartender and the manager John sorted everything out and the group was happy. The manager John is the nicest guy and he deserves a shoutout. The food was pretty good and it was on happy hour which is a value for being in its location. I recommend stopping by and giving it a try.

Brought friends here as we've had good experiences here in the past. Unfortunately this was the…read moreworst experience we have had in dining. First, our food took over an hour to come out to the table. There were others that were seated next to us 15-20 minutes after we were seated but had full meals delivered to them 15+ minutes before ours. We actually asked where our food was at that point, we hadn't ordered anything difficult - three sandwiches and an order of grilled scallops. Our food finally came out. The sandwiches were cold, bread/buns hard, meat very dry, no au jus with the two French dips - had to request it, scallops were okay but over-priced for what was served. While we waited for the food and then again while eating, we had to remind our server about drinks we'd ordered and were still waiting for. All tables around us remained un-bussed after other diners left, most sat for over 30 minutes with food and drink remnants, dishes, etc. At the end, the server brought us our bills and said "I think I may have mixed this up" - she had. So we had to sort that out for her so she could correct bills. Don't think we will be giving Manattee Grill another chance ... too many fails.

The food is absolutely amazing. Service was good. It's a small spot so you might have to wait.read more

Even with GPS not the easiest place to find but hint, it's in the Boat Launch parking lot…read more Nicest and most cheerful group of servers in memory. Our server Jenn particularly nice and very helpful. Made meal a lot of fun. Loved the food. In truth, we filled up completely off the appetizer menu. Recommended Spinach Dip even better than advertised with fresh chips. Fried Calamari as good as any. Bangin' Shrimp just outstanding with perfect amount of breading and great sauce Tuna Poke Bowl was a gorgeous and delicious meal by itself. Finished off with delicious Key Lime Pie as required by law in Florida. Lots of outdoor seating and fun divey vibe. And I'm sure when we go back soon the entrees will be awesome. They looked wonderful.

We found this spot in downtown Fort Pierce while looking for breakfast, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat find. Not only do they offer a wide variety of options, but they're also dog-friendly--and even have a menu for your furry friend, which was such a nice touch. We ordered the omelet and the waffles, and both were delicious. Our waitress was incredibly attentive--she quickly brought our coffee and even a bowl of water for our dog. She truly made the experience even better. The prices were reasonable, and the ambiance was lovely. We sat outside on a covered porch with a nice view which made it even more enjoyable. If the 18% charge is genuinely being distributed to the service staff, I'm completely comfortable with it. I believe in supporting the people who are providing the service, especially when they contribute to a positive experience. As long as it's clear that this fee is not just an added cost but actually benefits the staff, I have no issue with it. We will definitely be back!

The food was good. Great happy hour prices on beers. Service was good…read more I'm not a fan of automatically adding on an 18% tip. I prefer to tip based on service rendered - usually 20%+. Also, there's a charge for using a credit card.

Great service and atmosphere at this great-vibes beach place. We love the colorful tables and tons…read moreof outdoor decor throughout. We ordered the mahi bowl, shrimp bowl, and mahi Rubin. The Rubin had a healthy portion of blackened fish and it was served with all of the traditional Rubin fixings on marble rye. The bowls were equally delicious with hefty servings of protein. We had our choice of rice and added on available toppings for a modest price.

This was a great lunch! We decided stop and were able to get a great seat at the bar, our bartender…read morewas very helpful. We had delicious cocktails, called take the pain away (pain killer vibes) so tasty, and tiki-ish I also had amazing tuna and mussels, and I was lucky to sample the wings and mexi fries my sister and mom got! Great experience and vibe! Check them out if you are in the area!

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.

So good I forgot to take photos! Wings were delicious, cheese pizza cooked to perfection. Indoor…read moreabd outdoor seating. Band outside, bars in and out. Amazing location and service! Will be coming back.

Stopped into Pie Hole Pizza during a busy time, which shows it's a popular spot. There's plenty of…read moreparking, which is a plus, and while indoor seating is limited, they do have a cool outdoor patio area with fans that makes it comfortable to sit outside. The appetizers were definitely the standout. We ordered the trio with garlic knots, meatballs, and mozzarella sticks, and everything came out hot and flavorful. The marinara sauce had a slightly smoky taste that was a bit different than expected -- not bad, just unusual. We tried the buffalo chicken pizza and it was decent, but it could have used more buffalo sauce for stronger flavor. Overall, the food was good, but there are other pizza spots I personally prefer a bit more. Prices were reasonable for what you get. I'd give it 3/5 stars -- solid experience, just not my top choice.

This is a small, casual dining spot on A1A, close to public beaches. You order at the counter and…read morethey bring your food out to you. The menu features seafood, sandwiches, and pizza. I had the shrimp Basket, which was butterflied with light panko breading - delicious! Hubs had the Fish and Chips, again with a light breading. The food was fresh, delicious, and affordable. They also offer service with a smile. Great casual spot that is family friendly!

Food over fried! Fries and shrimp. Food cold when we got take out…read more Only restaurant around, so they should pride themselves on excellent food. Service is great!