Wine bars typically feature an extensive wine list offered by the taste, glass and bottle.
They have subtle and inviting atmospheres and can serve food that pairs well with wine. Menus range in price and offer wines from various regions, vineyards and grape varieties.
Here are nine wine bars, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than your tried-and-true favorite and some that are restaurants with good wine lists.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
CC’s Place, Sebastian
CC’s Place was previously located just south of its current spot in the River Park Plaza next to Riverview Park. It’s owned and operated by wife-and-husband team, Cindy and Ron Carlson. It features wine, craft beer, live music, open mic nights, jam sessions and a small food menu.
482 U.S. 1, Sebastian; 772-571-5674; Facebook
Cuvèe & Co., Vero Beach
Cuvèe & Co. is a Central Beach wine bar owned by Ray Granberg, who has over 10 years of expertise in the food and beverage industry and eight years as a sommelier. It is located in the Portales de Vero plaza across from the beach and has indoor and outdoor seating. The name, inspired by the French term for a carefully crafted wine blend, reflects their commitment to offering a curated selection of wines. It has a wine club and offers “cellar curation” for those looking to build a wine cellar or revamp their inventory.
2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach; 772-643-5639; website
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
BlueBird Bakery, Bistro & Wine Bar, Fort Pierce
The BlueBird Bakery, Bistro & Wine Bar, located in a historic 1920 home in the Peacock Art District, is owned by Darryl Bey and his wife, Gina Dean-Bey. He was one of the founders of the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blue Society, and she has run Gina’s Bake Shop for nearly three decades. It offers breakfast, lunch and nighttime appetizers, as well as a variety of wine, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages. There is outdoor patio seating and an indoor dining room.
809 Delaware Ave., Fort Pierce; 772-220-1000; website
The Vine & Barley, Port St. Lucie
Mark Carbone and his sister, Danette Hilburn, opened The Vine & Barley beer and wine bar in 2008. It has self-serve wine machines and indoor and outdoor seating. They do rotate the wine list and try to keep a variety of small wineries not seen in larger stores, as well as some classic favorites. It has an ever-changing line-up of 24 craft beers on tap, plus bottles and cans. It also features cider, THC/CBD seltzers, ready-to-drink beverages, sodas and food, including cheeses, Italian salamis, Summerlin’s Smak fish dip, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese and desserts.
1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie; 772-446-7550; website
MARTIN COUNTY
Chris’ Martini Bar & Cafe, Jensen Beach
The downtown Jensen Beach bar and cafe named Chris’ Martini Bar & Cafe features indoor and outdoor seating, live music, signature martinis, classic cocktails and wine. The wine list includes whites, reds, sparkling and rosés from Washington, Oregon, Argentina, Italy, California, Australia and New Zealand, ranging from $10-$16 per glass and $36-$98 per bottle. It also offers appetizers, flatbreads, paninis, salads and entrees.
1989 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; 772-444-3205; website
Riverwalk Cafe & Oyster Bar, Stuart
The downtown Stuart restaurant was opened in 2002 by chef and owner Steve Feder. It features a bar with a selection of over 120 wines — 50 of which are available by the glass — along with seafood, USDA Prime center-cut steak and a raw bar. There is indoor and outdoor seating with views of the St. Lucie River available. Wines include the following: Whitehaven and Sancerre sauvignon blancs; Sonoma-Cutrer, Pouilly Fuisse and Far Niente chardonnays; Flying Goat Cellars and Cru pinot noirs; Jaggernaut, Caymus, The Chateau Montelena Estate and Far Niente cabernet sauvignons; and Old World wines such as Castello D’ Albola Chianti Classico and Le Macchiole “Paleo.”
201 S.W. St. Lucie Ave., Stuart; 772-221-1511; website
The Pearl, Port Salerno
The Pearl is a waterfront Manatee Pocket open-air bar located at The Fish House District and Marina. It offers craft cocktails, small plates showcasing seasonal, local and fresh ingredients and live music. The events calendar features “Bottle + Board” nights with half-off bottles of wine and charcuterie board specials. Its wines include Stag’s Leap chardonnay, Whitehaven sauvignon blanc, Barone Fini pinot grigio, Ken Wright pino noir and Charles Krug cabernet sauvignon.
4745 S.E. Desoto Ave., Stuart; 772-324-8268; website
Fin & Flame Grill and Oyster Bar, Palm City
Fin & Flame is part of the Prawnbroker Restaurant Group, a family-owned restaurant group that has been tied to the area since 1994. The restaurant’s concept embraces water and fire while exploring ocean depths and grill heights. Wines include Stag’s Leap chardonnay, Juggernaut pinot nior, Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster pinot nior, Hess Select cabernet sauvignon and Decoy cabernet sauvignon.
3208 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City; 772-220-4745; website
Casa Del Vino, Hobe Sound
Casa Del Vino is a small wine bar and wine shop that offers gourmet foods and is stocked exclusively with biodynamic, organic and sustainably grown wines. The selection focuses on Italian, French and domestic family estates with an emphasis on wines that are terroir-driven, meaning they strongly reflect the characteristics of where the grapes were grown, creating a sense of place and telling the stories of the people behind the wine. It also offers wine tastings, wine classes and chef series.
11330 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound; 772-675-2228; Instagram
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: In vino veritas: 9 best wine bars in Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce
Reporting by Eve Pierpont, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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