
Fernando’s Dockside Grille
2214 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
About Fernando’s Dockside Grille - steak house in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Relaxed eatery serving Portuguese/Mediterranean meat & seafood dinners, plus lunchtime sandwiches.
Customer Review Summary
Fernando’s Dockside Grille offers a quaint and intimate dining experience, highly recommended for authentic Portuguese cuisine. The seafood is fresh and meticulously prepared, with excellent presentation and delicious flavors. Many reviewers praised specific dishes like the Caprese salad and Sea Bass, highlighting the quality of ingredients. Desserts, including the raspberry lemon cake, received positive remarks, with some recommending Prosecco pairings. Service is generally described as lovely, though there were a few mentions of it being less friendly at times. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it a great choice for a special evening. Reservations are advised due to its popularity, and the restaurant provides a dog-friendly patio option. Overall, Fernando’s is celebrated for its great food, service, and inviting atmosphere.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Angela DeCesare
What an amazing experience for this town! Whenever anyone asks for an authentic recommendation, Fernando’s always comes up. It’s smaller and quaint, which is perfect for an intimate dinner. The service is lovely and the presentation is exquisite. We went here a while ago and didn’t get to submit the review, but it’s been on my mind to go back. I wasn’t able to get the pictures of the meal in time, but all the meals brought out were delicious and meticulously prepared. The dessert was on point and the drinks were perfection. If you haven’t tried Prosecco with dessert yet, it’s a must.
Teck Palm Beach
This place is NEXT LEVEL!! 100% authentic Portuguese food!! Some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever find! 😍 Chef Fernando is the real deal! This place has awesome vibes inside and service was incredible! Thank you to everyone for making it an unforgettable experience! They went above and beyond! So many different flavors and colors to every plate I saw! All fresh and delicious foods! 👌👌👌 Deserts were the icing on the cake! Great way to end the evening 😁
david young
Our waiter was great. The PEI mussels were tasty along with their sauce. The grilled octopus was good but it was overcooked. I don't mind it overcooked but it was. The raspberry lemon cake was good and the de nota dessert was exceptional.
D Tu
Excellent vibes and service was awesome. Smaller menu but some really great choices and flavors I hadn’t tried before. Definitely more on the pricier side. Steak was delicious, fish was fresh, and the dessert was amazing!
Scott Latimer
Food was good. Octopus was a bit over charred for my taste and soked in too much oil. The Veal was excellent. Caesar salad was wonderful with plenty to share. We appreciated the dog friendly patio. Service was good but not the friendliest of staff, but they were prompt and did a great job.
Lisa Hospitak
We had a wonderful time dining at this restaurant. The Caprese salad was fantastic—super fresh with four thick slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes that really hit the spot. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and it made a huge difference. For the main course, I had the Sea Bass, and it was absolutely delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly—hot, flavorful, and tender. It was one of the best I’ve had in a while! Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy a nice meal with a relaxed vibe. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Jon Langbert
Enjoyed sitting out on the patio. Dunno why they have hedges hiding the water view. Caprese salad was excellent - very fresh and four large tomato slices. Sea Bass was tasty and super hot.
Fernando Gonzalez
Love this place!!! The food quality is amazing, menu options are ample and all good to try at least once. Service is quick and courteous. Make sure to make your reservation ahead of driving there though. There is plenty of parking spaces and the restaurant's atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and feels special. Highly recommended.
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