Drove to this small cozy place today and happy I did because enjoyed the experience. The waitress was very pleasant, friendly and helpful. My friend had the cat fish fingers with hush-puppies and fries and said all were delicious. I had the Cobia burger with fries and did not put any sauces on it because was delicious on its own (I did ask to substitute gouda for the American cheese since I don't consider American cheese, cheese, and so I don't eat it). I definitely recommend this place to you. Try to go now but you will also get a chance when they move to Stuart some time next spring (they will definitely be a welcome addition).

Small cozy spot with home country style sides and portions. They have mounted deer, bear and gator on the walls. I feel like the picture doesn't do this big mamba justice( Gouda burger) . Very big boy type 18$ best I've had in long as I can remember. Come every time and order it medium comes perfectly with a little pink in the middle just how I asked every time this is my fifth time having the burger!

This place has a beautiful design, a fresh seafood market, and gift store. Their service is amazing. I went for their unlimited snow crab deal on Wednesday, and during my dinner they checked in at least 5 times. I never ran out of drinks or plates of crab. Would recommend stopping by if you're in the area and grabbing a graphic tee with some funny phrases.

We had a nice lunch in this quaint restaurant, good service, good atmosphere and fresh food. We will be back.

I came in with my family on whom on a Sunday afternoon. My wife decided on the buffet but I'm not the buffet type so I chose the blackened cobia sandwich. I noticed that they do have the same cobia that they use for the sandwich on the buffet but they make it fresh to order when you get the sandwich. For $18, it comes with a side of fries. The sandwich and the fries were both delicious and our service was great. I washed it down with a nice milk stout and called it a day. Overall, this is a great local place that I would highly recommend if you're looking for some great seafood. We will for sure be back.

We are always on the prowl for pup friendly establishments and Lightsey's did not disappoint with an extended play screened in porch with a full length alligator crawling on the roof near the entrance. Our dog loved the iced water bowl and cool patio floor. We have driven past a few times on our way to Indian Riverside Park and now we wonder why we waited so long to try it. This is the old Florida dining experience we have been waiting for. They have in house caught fish such as grouper, an array of sauces including a peach glaze and key lime and sweet blackened and a spice concoction all their own in addition to the usual suspects of tartar sauce, salt and pepper. Kelly, our server, could not have been sweeter and she personally had a hand in making fresh papaya and mango salad plus killer peach cobbler. Every dish is made to order with serious love and I suspect a few family recipes. I had the lunch portion of the grouper sandwich blackened without the usual brioche bun. Fries were serious as in a crispy layer of crunchy fried perfection. Grouper was spiced but not swimming in it and was that real butter I tasted? Because it tasted full of flavor with a hint goodness only real butter brings. I'm not normally cold slaw people because I hate mayonnaise but this has just the right tartness, almost like a vinaigrette with perfectly thinly sliced cabbage and carrot. Sweet tea accompanied my late lunch and it was a work of art. In a HUGE Ball jar with the tiny pearls of ice, sliced lemon wedges and honey sweet and plentiful. They even give you a take home sweet tea if you want. I had the smaller lunch grouper portion and it was very generous, I can't imagine how huge the full dinner portion must be. My husband had the sweet potatoes encrusted grouper with the fresh mango papaya and razor thin fermented radish salad over spinach and mixed greens. I had to help him finish as the portion on the salad was huge but so tasty we did not want it to go to waste. The grouper was very well seasoned, with the crisp coating and hint of sweet potato sweetness. So fresh. But the hush puppies, PLEASE add those to your culinary bucket list. Perfect texture, hint of sweet, fresh corn, fluffy warm inside. You will not get anything better anywhere. How do they do it? I've had Cock of the Walk's world famous Little Rock fried pickles and hush puppies and up until now I thought I had tasted the best. Lightsey's are better!!!! They love what they do here, the Southern hospitality is strong , attentive service, and with the laid back Rio location Lightsey's is perfect for locals and visitors alike. Head here if you are hungry, up for a friendly, relaxing, thoughtful meal with old Florida vibes.

This little spot tucked away in Rio offers some much needed variety to the restaurants in the area. We went on a Sunday not knowing they have an all you can eat buffet that day. Ordinarily I would shy away from a seafood buffet at the end of the week, but the fresh oysters were delicious and the proteins are cooked to order. That included fried locally sourced gator bites and fresh frog legs, which I hadn't had in ages. The fried green tomatoes were cooked perfectly with a cornmeal breading and a side of adobo corn salsa. Their cole slaw is the best I've ever had and each table has a caddy with 6 delicious homemade sauces to choose from for dipping. They also have a great selection of local beers on tap. Did I mention how sweet and attentive the staff were? You can tell they take pride in their food and didn't hesitate to tell me everything is made fresh in house. They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating which is pup friendly, just like the staff. Please stop in sometime a pay these folks and bring your appetite!

Great spot for lunch! I highly recommend the hushpuppies and trying all of their sauces, which are all made in house. I had the sweet potato crusted grouper and it was delicious. The portion sizes are great and really these are phenomenal hushpuppies - super tender and crisp and perfect with any of their sauces. The fries were hand cut too! The service was great, personable and well timed. The manager came out to speak to us and was very kind as well. We had a great lunch and would happily return.

My husband and I went on a Friday night- which I highly recommend because they have a special of $5 off a pound of shrimp. I wish we had shared it, for $7 more. It was plenty of food for two. If you pay the share fee, you get your own sides of fries, hush puppies and slaw. The food was amazing and fresh! The hush puppies were the best I have ever had. My husband loved the slaw and even the fries were wonderful. The server was very friendly and attentive. We can't wait to come back!!