Back in the spring, we asked readers to nominate their favorites in 76 categories, everything from personalities like chefs, musicians, artists, and influencers to places like boutiques, breweries, spas, and surf shops. Once the finalists were determined in each category, we asked you to vote for your top picks—and your voices were heard, loud and clear!
We received more than 10,000 ballots, and after tallying the results, we’re excited to
reveal the winners (and runners-up). Here are your picks for “Best Of” Dining on the Treasure Coast:
Chef
Taylor Wilson, The Gafford
47 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
All-Around Restaurant
The Gafford
47 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
Barbecue
2454 SE Indian St., Stuart
Burgers
555 S. Colorado Ave., Stuart
Bakery
Sucré French Bakery
308 SE Denver Ave., Stuart
772.210.6470
Bar Food
2883 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Tacos
555 S. Colorado Ave. Suite 102, Stuart
Seafood
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks
10900 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach
Steak House
301 S. Colorado Ave., Stuart
Italian
7820 SW Lost River Road, Stuart
Vegetarian/Vegan
710 Colorado Ave., Stuart
Sushi
3508 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart
Mediterranean
1728 SW St. Lucie West Blvd. Port St. Lucie
Pizza
2311 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Brunch
100 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stuart
Ice Cream Parlor
41 SW Osceola St. Suite A, Stuart
Date Spot
131 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
Ambience
615 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart
Outdoor Dining
625 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart
New Restaurant
3215 SW Mapp Road, Palm City
With deep roots and big flavor, Lynora’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a family legacy served on a plate. A visit to Lynora’s is like walking into decades of South Florida history—and a whole lot of love.
This beloved Italian restaurant started as a tiny Lake Worth pizza shop. Armed with Nonna Lynora’s recipes and a fierce work ethic, Maria and Raffaele Abbenante opened the shop in 1976 after immigrating from the island of Ponza. “Some of my earliest memories are of falling asleep on the banquettes while my parents worked late into the night,” says their son, Angelo, who now carries the torch and has turned the family dream into a flavorful South Florida legacy. “It all started with simple, authentic dishes made from scratch—and those same recipes are still used in our kitchens today,” he says. “My mom is often still in the back cooking, just like she was all those years ago.”
The Palm City location, which opened in January, is the sixth in the Lynora’s family. “Palm City has a strong sense of community and a growing demand for authentic Italian food, so it was the perfect place to bring the Lynora’s experience,” says Abbenante. Flavorful dishes like the signature meatballs with housemade ricotta, pasticcio crepe-style lasagna, rigatoni alla vodka, wood-fired pizzas, and mussels en crusta (fresh mussels sealed under a golden crust) keep locals coming back for more.
Says Abbenante: “We pour our hearts into every dish. Food is in our family’s blood, and carrying on what my parents built while putting my own touch on it has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life.” —Sarah Wolf
Runners-Up
Chef
Paolo Ferretti, Chef’s Table, Stuart
Giordano Tonelli, Giordi, Stuart
All-Around Restaurant
Riverwalk Cafe & Oyster Bar, Stuart
District Table & Bar, Stuart
Barbecue
Sweet Smoke Southern Kitchen, Stuart
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food, Port St. Lucie
Burgers
District Table & Bar, Stuart
South Fork Kitchen & Bar, Stuart
Bakery
Importico’s Bakery Café, Stuart
Moe Muffins, Stuart
Bar Food
Charlie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Stuart
Scooter’s Fun, Food & Spirits, Hobe Sound
Tacos
The Taco Truck, Stuart
Narcy’s Tacos, Stuart
Seafood
King Neptune, Stuart
Crabby’s Port Salerno, Stuart
Steak House
Peter’s Steakhouse, Jensen Beach
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks, Jensen Beach
Italian
Ristorante Claretta, Palm City
Chef’s Table, Stuart
Vegetarian/Vegan
Just Salad, Port St. Lucie
Tabuleh Cafe, Stuart
Sushi
Ichimaru, Stuart
Kazu Sushi, Stuart
Mediterranean
Fig & Olive, Jensen Beach
Think Greek, Port Salerno
Pizza
Fantini’s, Stuart
Ian & Kye’s Pizza, Jensen Beach
Brunch
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Jensen Beach
La Grande Martier, Stuart
Ice Cream Parlor
Beach House Ice Cream, Stuart
Celtic Creamery, Jensen Beach
Date Spot
Riverwalk Cafe & Oyster Bar, Stuart
Palm City Social, Palm City
Ambience
Hudson’s on the River, Stuart
The Pearl, Stuart
Outdoor Dining
Colab Kitchen, Stuart
Hudson’s on the River, Stuart
New Restaurant
Pez Vela, Stuart
The Nest, Jensen Beach
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