BEST RESTAURANT
THE FORT STEAKHOUSE
106 S. Second St., Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Food and service are hard to beat.”
“Consistency. Always a great experience.”
“Best meat, best service, best atmosphere.”
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
12A BUOY
22 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Nice restaurant and staff. Amazing food.”
“Great service, delicious food.”
“Always amazing fresh seafood.”
BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
CAPTAIN’S GALLEY
825 Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great Food.”
“The biscuits.”
“Many choices, great atmosphere, personality.
MOST ROMANTIC DINNER
THE TIDES
3103 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Cozy atmosphere, not hectic. Very popular for locals.”
“Excellent food and services!”
“Great food and view and service.”
BEST ICE CREAM SHOP
CREAM REPUBLIC
1122 Colonnades Drive, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It has the best ice cream.”
“House-made ice cream! Soooo good!”
“Delicious! Clean store, nicely decorated, friendly staff, you need to go there!”
BEST POOL BUILDER
POOLS BY GREG
8886 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Quality work and great staff.”
“Been around for more than 40 years.”
“We recently had our pool installed by Pools By Greg, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
BEST JUICE BAR
FRESH FUSION JUICE BAR
1334 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Raw and fresh juice and smoothies. If you’re looking for something healthy or have a plant-based diet this is the place for you.”
“One of the Best Juice Bars in the area, very nice people and a great variety of Drinks and food. FRESH!!!”
“Food, juices and smoothies are awesome! They use fresh cane juice with so much health benefits! I replaced one meal a day with one of the many delicious items from the menu and I lost 18 pounds in 50 days!”
BEST MUSEUM OR CULTURAL ATTRACTION
A.E. BACKUS MUSEUM & GALLERY
500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great art history of the Treasure Coast.”
“Always a delight to visit this museum.”
“Exhibits are well curated, thought-provoking and interesting.”
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach [Wabasso]
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Lots to do.”
“Relaxed, laid back.”
“Has an amazing kids program.”
BEST SALON/BARBERSHOP
SALTY GIRL
6060 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I have been utilizing Angela for over 15 years and think she’s just absolutely amazing. She gets you in promptly she works with your schedule. She does a fast, fantastic job. She is so talented.”
“Services: Hairstyling, Blowouts.”
“Five stars!”
BEST MEDICAL SPA/AESTHETICS
WHITE ORCHID
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“ I’m always very happy with the Botox service.”
“Quiet, professional.”
“Very relaxing and offer a lot of amenities.”
BEST NON-PROFIT
TREASURE COAST HOSPICE
5000 N.W. Dunn Road, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Compassionate care.”
“Amazing group of people.”
“Let me be the first to tell you that you could not ask for more attentive and caring than the people who work here. They made the wait for my dad to pass almost bearable. Not to mention the grounds and facilities are well taken care of. I only wish that everyone waiting to pass would be given the dignity that this place provides.”
BEST DENTIST OFFICE
SPALLONE’S FAMILY DENTISTRY & ASSOCIATES
1955 Pointe West Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Friendly, clean, modern, thorough.”
“Super nice dentists and staff. Beautiful office.”>
“Got me in the same day for an emergency appt and could not have been more accommodating!! Thank you so much to Kim and the entire office for taking this usually grueling experience and making it tolerable!!”
BEST BEACH
FORT PIERCE INLET STATE PARK
905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Expansive Beach with facilities.”
“Calm waves, ability to surf or boogie board, play near rocks.”
“Lots of seating areas and picnic tables.”
BEST HOME BUILDER
GHO HOMES
590 N.W. Mercantile Place, Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“A good team to work with.”
“Large collection of floor plans.”
“Exceptional homes.”
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
NEESE ROOFING
3401 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I was extremely impressed with the quality of work and the price.”
“Excellent company. Very pleased with my new roof.”
“Exceptional service and craftsmanship.”
BEST FLOORING COMPANY
CARPETS BY FIVE-FOUR
3401 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Good service.”
“Quality carpet.”
“Good prices.”
BEST HISTORICAL SITE
HISTORIC JUNGLE TRAIL
13014 State Road A1A, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It’s what makes Florida, Florida.”
“Wonderful scenic area!”
“I love walking the trail.”
BEST ECO-ADVENTURE
FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTER
890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It’s amazing, with great exhibits!”
“The facility is ideal for children, has handicap parking and handicapped access.”
“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the nature walk.”
BEST GOLF COURSE
TIE: INDIAN RIVER CLUB
800 Carolina Circle S.W., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Excellent golf course with a welcoming and caring staff!”
“Excellent food and service.”
“Wow! The professional staff and facility were amazing.”
TIE: FAIRWINDS GOLF COURSE
4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great layout, price, excellent condition.”
“Great driving range, very nice employees, renovated lounge.”
“One of the nicer courses in Fort Pierce, and overall, it’s in good shape with pretty scenery.“
BEST COIN DEALER
ST. LUCIE JEWELRY AND COIN
1335 St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie
9130 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The level of service and expertise they offer is unmatched.”
“We got exactly what we wanted!”
“Repairs are reasonable. They have a large selection of beautiful jewelry.”
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
TREASURE COAST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Incredible gem! Amazing hands-on experience and a goldmine for those that have children with disabilities.”
“They have an area for babies with a slide.”
“Very nice grounds pet friendly outdoors. very engaging activities for the children.”
BEST BUSINESS FOR PETS
TREASURE COAST ANIMAL REHABILITATION & FITNESS
825 18th St., Suite C1, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Affordable adoption services, training and low-cost vaccine clinics.”
“Knowledgeable, caring and extremely tuned in to your pet.”
“Hands down the best vet and staff!”
BEST HOME CARE AGENCY
HUMMINGBIRD CARE SERVICES
2845 20th St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Compassionate, caring.”
“Provides compassionate care for clients who want to age in place safely.”
“They truly care for their patients and go above and beyond for them.”
BEST WINE BAR/WINERY
CUVEE AND COMPANY
2855 Ocean Drive, B6, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Excellent service, knowledgeable and friendly staff.”
“This place really elevates wine night. The owner greets us with a smile and pairs us with the best wine, even when we have no idea what we want. It’s a great place for conversation with friends.”
“They have cultivated an environment that was missing in Vero.”
BEST LIGHTING AND FAN SHOWROOM
LBU LIGHTING
8635 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great service and willingness to work with your budget.”
“The gentleman who owns this store knows his stuff!”
“Personal care and the light fixtures are just stunning in our new bathroom.”
BEST LOCAL SHOP
ROSSLOW’S
105 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Love Greg and Cindy and all their staff.”
“Always a welcome and assistance when needed.”
“Their sales staff is very helpful and professional. It’s very difficult to find that level of customer service anywhere these days. It’s my favorite store in Fort Pierce because I know they have good quality clothing and great customer service.”
BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER
VERO FITNESS
1060 6th Ave., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“You just can’t beat a motivating environment backed by friendly service.”
“Tons of great equipment, both weights and cardio.”
“The staff is also very friendly
and helpful, definitely check this place out.”
BEST CHURCH
CALVARY CHAPEL
941 8th St., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They are extremely welcoming and do so much for the community locally and globally.”
“ A church that feels like family.”
“Great community and great messages.”
BEST CONTRACTOR
RICHARD K. DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CORP.
4205 Metzger Road, Fort Pierce
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They are a great construction company.”
“They are a design and build contractor.”
“They support a lot of community organizations.”
BEST PLUMBER
TIE: MEEKS PLUMBING & SEPTIC
5555 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Came right out on Sunday. Fixed the problem. Didn’t charge a fortune!”
“I was very impressed with their customer service, skills and price.”
“I asked many questions, all of which were answered with extensive knowledge of his work, kindness, and gentleness.”
TIE: FIRST CHOICE PLUS PLUMBING & AIR
1943 S.W. Biltmore St., Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Incredibly fast turnaround, within a few hours, solid customer service.”
“Always available, often same day responses.”
“We highly recommend this company.”
BEST BAR [THREE WAY TIE]
TIE: 21st AMENDMENT DISTILLERY
2055 13th Ave., Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It’s a must visit and stay place.”
“Classy distillery.”
“Best craft beer, ambiance, service.”
TIE: WALKING TREE BREWERY
3209 Dodger Road, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great beer, staff, good friendly environment.”
“Great choice of beers.”
“Really good beer, atmosphere and service.”
TIE: RIVERSIDE CAFÉ
3341 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Loved this place for the live music, atmosphere, service and food.
“Entrees are the finest!”
“We shared the great appetizers.”
BEST CATERER/CATERING
DSK MEAL PLANNING AND CATERING
2109 S.E. East Dunbrooke Circle, Port St. Lucie
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The main dishes, chicken and salmon were cooked and seasoned perfectly.”
“Food was very good, service was professional.”
“They went above and beyond.”
BEST EVENT/RENTAL VENUE
J-5 RANCH
10406 Bluefield Road, Okeechobee
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Amazing quiet in the country!! Fresh air! You can make the venue what you want with your own style!!”
“The place is beautiful and the people are amazing!”
“Beautiful venue, great people to work with. Open air but under cover, clean and the grounds always look nice.”
Thank you to our many voters who cast ballots in this year’s Best of the Treasure Coast contest and congratulations to all the winners!
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Jan. 1, 2026
