Fernando’s Dockside Grille is a casual Portuguese and Mediterranean restaurant at 2214 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway in Port St. Lucie. Locals come for chef-driven seafood with Iberian and African influences, a relaxed waterside setting, and a 4.6 rating built on consistent cooking and warm service.
The menu leans Portuguese, so start with the appetizers. Shrimp Mozambique comes with Gulf shrimp sautéed in a saffron, garlic, olive oil and beer sauce. Shrimp Piri Piri pairs jumbo Gulf shrimp with jindungo chilis, tomatoes and green onions. The chef calls it his favorite recipe from a trip to Mozambique (source: Fernando’s Dockside Grille). Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with garlic are another strong opener, and you’ll want bread for the sauce. Dinner covers both meat and seafood entrées, while lunch adds a lineup of sandwiches. Reviewers often mention generous portions and a friendly, unhurried pace (source: Restaurant Guru).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekend dinners fill up fast, especially during the winter season from roughly December through April, when part-time residents return to the Treasure Coast. Call ahead to reserve a table for date night. For a quieter meal, go at lunch or arrive early on a weeknight. Hours can shift seasonally, so check the restaurant’s website or call before you go. You’ll need a car to get here. The restaurant sits on Veterans Memorial Parkway, a short drive from US-1 and the St. Lucie River, which makes it an easy stop before or after time on the water.
