At a Glance
Jensen Beach offers dinner options ranging from waterfront seafood houses on the Indian River Lagoon to oceanfront fine dining on Hutchinson Island. Top choices include Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House (established 2000), Conchy Joe’s (established 1979), Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks, and downtown institutions like Crawdaddy’s and Peter’s Steak House. Reservations are recommended during the December through April season.
Waterfront and Oceanfront Dining
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House
Location: 1401 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen BeachHours: Sunday through Thursday 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM to later hours; happy hour daily 3 PM to 7 PMEstablished: 2000
The Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House sits directly on the Indian River Lagoon at the site of the historic Outrigger Restaurant, originally built by 1940s Hollywood entertainer Frances Langford. The restaurant features a covered outdoor patio, three bars, a private banquet room, and a Sunday brunch with omelet and waffle stations. Popular menu items include stuffed shrimp, shrimp and grits, prime rib, and the signature Dolphin ala Dolphin. The covered veranda fills up during peak season, so reservations are recommended for waterfront tables.
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks
Location: 10900 S Ocean Dr, Hutchinson Island (Jensen Beach)Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10:30 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM (Sunday brunch 10 AM to 2 PM)Established: 2017
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks operates as an oceanfront fine dining restaurant with an “Eat Local, Be Coastal” philosophy. The menu combines daily catches from local fishermen with prime cuts of beef and a full raw bar. Kyle G’s serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch seven days a week. Happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The oceanfront patio provides Atlantic views, though window and patio tables cannot be guaranteed with reservations.
The Magic Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
Location: 10999 S Ocean Dr, Hutchinson Island (Jensen Beach)Hours: Sunday through Thursday 3 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 3 PM to 10 PM; daily happy hourEstablished: 2015…