SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR FT PIERCE INLET

Watch the trajectory here. SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR FT PIERCE INLET grades a C at 70/100 today, yet its recent DBPR record has been moving the wrong way.

Its most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 cited 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 3% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 2,410 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (70/100)

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (70/100)
Violations
7 total — 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
1920 SEAWAY DR, Fort Pierce, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Bar
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (2410 reviews)
Seats
144
Phone
(561) 406-6417
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,410 reviews
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What diners say — our read

No clear consensus emerges from these 20 reviews. Reviews mentioning the staff average 3.7 stars, so it divides opinion rather than settling it.

What nobody raises here is whether it is worth the money — it goes unmentioned across all 20 reviews. The split is 18 positive to 1 negative across 20 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 16 of 20.

The kitchen graded a C (70/100) on 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 3 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That result dates from December 1, 2025. The trend across inspections is decline. On health score it sits safer than 3% of the St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: food from approved source and potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Food was very good. Beautiful

  • June 8, 2026

    Тепле пиво…. Все інше нормально!!

  • May 30, 2026

    Great

  • May 28, 2026

    Great view. Relaxing atmosphere. Tasty bar food.

  • May 28, 2026

    If you are in the area, don't make a special trip

  • May 27, 2026

    Best fish dip ever!!!!

  • May 23, 2026

    Great bar, awesome nachos. And the view is one of the best. Our favorite place.

  • May 20, 2026

    Great Experience listening to the band🎶🎶

  • May 19, 2026

    Love this place! So cute and drinks were delish!!

  • May 18, 2026

    Great fish sandwiches!

  • May 15, 2026

    What a wonderful place You go inside and it's all outside there's tables in the sand and there's two bars and they almost always have entertainment. It's just a plain beautiful place on the river and you can see the ocean from there too.

  • May 12, 2026

    Its just beautiful,right on the water. You do have to go to the bar to order drinks and food. Other than that its a perfect location.

  • May 11, 2026

    A tremendous place to sit and relax and have a few cocktails and food while watching a band. Right on the water! Awesome!

  • May 8, 2026

    If you want to catch a vibe solo or with a friend , This is the spot ! Always go and grab a great mango Mojito with some freshly fried conch fritters or Wings .

  • May 7, 2026

    My family and I visited Square Grouper on Saturday, May 2, in the afternoon, around 1:30-2:00 PM. I was with my elderly parents, who are in their 80s, and our two small dogs, a Maltese and a Chihuahua, both around 10 lbs. One of them is my seizure alert dog. Upon arrival, we were questioned about the dogs in a way that felt inappropriate. I was asked whether they were service animals, and when I confirmed that one was, I was further questioned about my medical condition, which made me extremely uncomfortable. We were eventually allowed in. I was unaware of the dog policy and was not informed that dogs were not allowed, these people don't even allow children I later saw (not family friendly). I rejoined my parents and we sat at a table off to the side, away from other guests, as we are always mindful that not everyone is comfortable around dogs. I ordered drinks and food at the bar, then stepped away briefly to use the restroom. The bartender (Olivia) was dismissive and made me wait a long time to order, not very inviting. When I returned, a manager approached our table in an aggressive and confrontational manner and insisted that we leave, claiming the dogs were barking. This was not accurate, neither of the dogs barked. We were shocked by the way the situation was handled, especially because there was no attempt to speak to us calmly or respectfully. It was a bit savage, something we aren't used to. When I asked what we should do since we had already ordered, I was rudely…

  • May 4, 2026

    Great tiki style bar with amazing cocktails and great vibes. Great outdoor seating to enjoy the sea views.

  • May 1, 2026

    The band Saturday night was one if our favorites. "Cover Up" always puts on a fum show. 90's music and a lot of fun people at this local hang out. The view is spectacular. As good a Florida tiki bar experience as you will find.

  • April 29, 2026

    Great service and food

  • April 26, 2026

    Este bar tiene excelentes vistas y un ambiente delicioso. Los cócteles son muy buenos y tienen música en vivo y una buena comida del mar.

  • April 22, 2026

    My favorite place to eat relax and enjoy food by the water I get this place 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 For it service hospitality and food

Overall Score

40 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 1 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 1 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 11:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. December 1, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 2, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR FT PIERCE INLET, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • CREAM REPUBLIC / HOUND & VILLE / REPUBLIC JUICE

    4.9★ 0.7 mi away

  • PELICAN YACHT CLUB

    4.6★ 0.7 mi away

  • CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

    4.3★ 1.1 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: December 1, 2025