Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno offers 17 dining establishments ranging from waterfront seafood restaurants with dockside access to coffee shops, delis, and international cuisine. Most locations cluster along SE Dixie Highway and SE Salerno Road in Stuart, with several providing direct boat access via the Intracoastal Waterway for boaters arriving through the Manatee Pocket channel.
Waterfront Dining & Dockside Access
Two Georges Dockside Grille
Location: 4290 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997Type: Waterfront seafood and sushiKey Features: Dockside seating, live entertainment, two bar areas, sushi menu
Two Georges operates in the former Fysh and Twisted Tuna location with increased outdoor seating and waterfront sunset views. The restaurant serves seafood, including grouper, mahi, and sushi, alongside traditional American fare. Reviews mention royal red shrimp, lobster bisque, ninja rolls, and mahi Reuben as standout dishes. The venue features both upstairs bar seating and downstairs dockside areas. Live guitarists perform regularly. Hours run 11 AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday, extending to 1:30 AM Friday and Saturday.
Shrimper’s Grill & Raw Bar
Location: 4903 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997Type: Casual seafood and raw barKey Features: Waterfront deck, raw oysters, award-winning coconut shrimp, pet-friendly section
Operating since 1992, Shrimper’s sits on the Manatee Pocket waterway with views of boat traffic. The menu centers on fresh seafood found around Port Salerno Waterfront District, including the famous Bahamian conch chowder, crunchy grouper Reuben, and coconut shrimp. The raw bar serves fresh oysters, and the restaurant offers sunset shrimp specials during happy hour. A dedicated outdoor pet section includes a special pet menu. Hours are 11:30 AM to 9 PM daily. Reviews consistently praise the fresh catch options and waterfront atmosphere.
The Loft at Pirate’s Cove Resort
Location: 4307 SE Bayview St, Stuart, FL 34997Type: Casual waterfront diningKey Features: Marina views, resort setting, outdoor tiki bar, live music…