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Enjoy a delicious meal with a stunning water view - The Nest, Jensen Beach, FL

The Nest

4.5
4.5
19 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Nestled on the shores of the Indian River, this waterfront restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. As you step inside, you are greeted by the warm glow of soft lighting and the gentle hum of satisfied diners. The staff welcome you with genuine smiles and lead you to a table with a stunning view.

The menu features locally sourced ingredients prepared with creativity and skill. Each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. From fresh seafood to dry aged steaks grilled to perfection, every bite is a delight for the senses.

The waitstaff is knowledgeable and attentive. The ambiance is relaxed yet elegant, making you feel right at home in this upscale waterfront setting.

With the sun setting over the water, casting a golden glow over the dining room, you realize that this restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's an experience. A perfect blend of exceptional service, delectable cuisine, and breathtaking views, this waterfront gem is a true culinary oasis.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (772) 229-7575
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Drousche

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Join us for a festive Thanksgiving celebration with our exquisite three-course pre-fixe menu, designed to bring warmth and flavor to your holiday gathering. Time: 12 PM - 7 PM Price: $75 per person (see menu @ nestontheriver.com) Reservations Required. Gather your loved ones and make this Thanksgiving memorable at The Nest. Enjoy delicious food, cozy ambiance, and heartfelt service. Book your table now and savor a holiday feast without the hassle!

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Service

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Treasure Coast

    Innovative

  • Treasure Coast

    Healthy

  • Treasure Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Treasure Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Treasure Coast

    American

  • Martin County

    Best Service

  • Martin County

    Best Ambiance

  • Martin County

    Innovative

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Romantic

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nest offers an outstanding dining experience with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "beautiful views" of the Indian River, an "excellent" new chef, and a diverse menu featuring dishes like prime rib and Frutti di Mare. Service is consistently "exceptional," making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

19 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Atlantic City

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was my second visit. New to the area. By far, best dining experience I’ve had to date. From service to cocktails, appetizers, main course and dessert. Beautiful setting. Piano player! Server, Morbert was great. Young lady server previous visit was also outstanding. So good, returning again this Saturday.
    The NestResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Rbeaver! We're thrilled to hear that your dining experience at The Nest was just as memorable as your first visit. It's fantastic to know that our service, cocktails, appetizers, main course, and dessert met your expectations. We're also glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and our piano player. We look forward to welcoming you back this Saturday for another outstanding dining experience!

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  2. Helen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here! Especially for the grand piano! 😍

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  3. Louis

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at The Nest was outstanding. Our long time friends joined us on a rainy, gloomy evening. On entering the updated dining & bar area, a bright inviting atmosphere, we met at the bar & had a round of cocktails, well prepared by the bartender. We all started with salads, well executed, crisp, fresh Caesar & wedge .... main course entrees included: NY Strip (juicy, flavorful, cooked just right - medium rare); Lamb Lollipops, seared scallops & a special -Wahoo dressed with watercress & chimichurri sauce - fantastic!! All 4 of us enjoyed the fresh vegetables which accompanied our entrees and the nice wine selection as we all like different types. We split a slice coconut creme cake...... a great dining experience!!!
    The NestResponded on October 12, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Louis! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit to The Nest was outstanding. It's great to know that our new bar and dining area added to your experience. We're glad you enjoyed meal and wine selection. We are quite proud of it. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon. Best regards, Bill and Janeen

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  4. Dian

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dining experience very much, beautiful view of the sunset! 3 of us ordered the prefix menu (included salad entree and dessert) 1 ordered off the main menu black grouper, (came with mashed potatoes and julienne vegetables). All were delicious and served as ordered. They also had happy hour drink pricing, a key lime martini (which lived up to its name). We will return! It was a lovely evening. Gabriel, our server was an Angel.
    The NestResponded on October 5, 2024
    Hello Dian! Thank you for your kind words and the fantastic ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meals. It's always our goal to provide an excellent experience and it's great to know we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to The Nest soon! Best regards, Janeen and Bill

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  5. Rodolfo

    Treasure Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were excellent staff was very attentive chef came to the table to ask about our meal
    The NestResponded on October 5, 2024
    Hi Rodolfo! Thank you for your kind words and the fantastic ratings! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to The Nest soon! Best regards, Bill and Janeen

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  6. Benjamin

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and good food. The service was great and the wine was awesome.
    The NestResponded on October 5, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Nest and that our food and service met your expectations. We're especially glad to know that our wine selection was a hit! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Janeen and Bill

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  7. Melinda

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful inside ambience awesome view , and food was delicious I had grouper with seasonal vegetables with mashed potatoes, my husband had scallops cooked to perfection. Not to mention the bar area has the best Bar food which you really do not get in most restaurants. And what really assents it aside is the staff , they treat you like family.
    The NestResponded on September 21, 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and the ambiance of The Nest. We take pride in our seasonal vegetables and grouper dish, and it's great to know you and your husband enjoyed them. We're glad you appreciated the bar food as well. Your kind words about our staff are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide a warm and friendly environment for our guests, and we're delighted that we succeeded in your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Nest Management Team

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  8. Dan

    Treasure Coast

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very good. The service was efficient & friendly. It was an odd feeling as the place is so large but there were only a handful of people dining on a Saturday night. As for value prices were reasonable for the food but the drinks were over priced for the quality. We live in Island Dunes and I want to like this place. We eat out a lot and there are just so many other places that we like better.
    The NestResponded on September 21, 2024
    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service efficient and friendly. We aim to provide a balance between quality and value, and we're sorry if you felt that your drinks did not satisfy. To address your concern regarding the amount of people - we purchased the restaurant just a few months ago and are brand new to the area. Unfortunately, the previous owner did not advise his customer base that a new restaurant was going to be opened, he told all that the restaurant was going to be closed permanently. After an extensive renovation, a new chef and a lot of hard work, we are confident that former customers and new customers will find us and our restaurant will become very busy, We appreciate your feedback and will consider it as we strive to improve.

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  9. Karen

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, however the restaurant was not busy they do have a new chef and he is excellent!! He came out to every table and introduced himself. Definitely a keeper restaurant for us!

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  10. Jack

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrive late evening for a birthday celebration Norberto greeted us at the door and seated us at a excellent table. The other wait staff wished Sheri a Happy Birthday Norberto was excellent on his recommendations, the food ambiance and sunset were superb. The chef came out to introduce himself and inquire about our meal Overall in very memorable experience Highly recommended

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FAQs

The Nest is rated 4.5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Nest

8735 S Ocean Dr # 1, Jensen Beach, FL 34957-2101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Jensen Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Drousche
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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