Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on St. Lucie West Boulevard is a casual, family-friendly chain restaurant in Port St. Lucie’s St. Lucie West area, close to the I-95 interchange. It serves Texas-leaning American comfort food at prices well below those of most sit-down rivals, and locals come for generous portions, chicken dishes, and a full bar.
The menu centers on scratch-made American staples. Hand-battered chicken tenders, chicken-fried steak, baby back ribs, and burgers anchor the lineup. Regulars start with the famous Honey Butter Croissants and the Texas Cheese Fries. The bar mixes frozen drinks and cocktails, including the rum-based Painkiller. The dining room combines roomy booths with more open seating, an arrangement that suits groups and families with kids. Expect a lively, loud room at dinner rather than a quiet meal.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday lunch offers the best value. Cheddar’s runs a lunch special Monday through Friday from opening until 3 PM, with the Classic Cheeseburger and Classic Chicken Sandwich starting at $8.79. Waits are usually longest on Friday and Saturday evenings and during winter snowbird season. They also climb in February and March, when spring training fills nearby Clover Park. Arrive before 5:30 PM or after 8 PM to avoid the rush, or order takeout online. Hours vary by location, so confirm current times on the official locations page before you go.
