New restaurant: New American food restaurant expands from Vero Beach to Hobe Sound

Laurie K. Blandford, Treasure Coast Newspapers

What's the name of the new restaurant in Hobe Sound?

Citron Bistro

Where is Citron Bistro?

11750 S.E. Dixie Highway; previously Taste Casual Dining, which closed in May 2023 and moved less than a mile away to the former Catfish House at 11550 S.E. Federal Highway

Who owns Citron Bistro?

Jay and Joan McLaughlin, who opened Citron Bistro in the Village Shops on North A1A in Vero Beach, are opening a second location in Hobe Sound. They previously owned Station 49 in Vero Beach and Palm Bay before they closed both locations to focus on their new restaurant.

What's on Citron Bistro's menu?

Starters

  • Guacamole and chips: fresh guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips ($15)

  • Fried calamari: served with marinara sauce ($18)

  • Mussels: large plump Prince Edward Island mussels, white wine, garlic and scallions, served with grilled sourdough bread ($17)

  • Shrimp bruschetta: jumbo scampi-style shrimp, garlic butter sauce, grilled sourdough ($18)

  • Conch fritters: served with andouille sausage and cucumber pineapple salsa ($20)

  • Soup du jour: cup or bowl ($7-$11)

Lunch sandwiches (served with homemade kettle chips, fries or salad)

  • Chicken salad: roasted chicken, celery, red onion, mayo, grapes, toasted almonds, fresh dill, parsley, Dijon mustard, arugula, tomato, choice of bread ($15)

  • Tuna salad: tuna, celery, red onion, mayo, arugula, tomato, choice of bread ($14)

  • Toasted cheese: sharp cheddar, white American cheese, tomato, bacon, arugula, choice of bread ($15)

  • Citron BLT: smoked bacon, American cheese, arugula, tomato, mayo, toasted rosemary focaccia ($14)

  • Lobster roll: fresh Maine lobster, lemon-mayo, lettuce, New England roll (market price)

  • Crab cake sandwich: crabmeat, fresh herbs, avocado spread, arugula, brioche bun (market price)

  • Open-faced chicken Caprese: grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze, fresh basil and pesto, rosemary focaccia ($17)

  • Turkey club wrap: oven-roasted turkey breast, avocado spread, bacon, tomato, arugula, white cheddar ($16)

  • Turkey burger: ground turkey, arugula, tomato, cranberry-mayo, brioche bun ($16)

  • Portobello burger: caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, hummus, brioche bun ($15)

  • Citron burger: 8-ounce black Angus beef with Swiss cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and pepper bacon jam on brioche bun ($22)

The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features a lobster roll for brunch.
The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features a lobster roll for brunch.

Lunch entrees

  • Ahi tuna tacos: seared ahi tuna, Asian slaw, avocado, ponzu, wasabi cream sauce, pickled ginger, soft tortillas ($22)

  • Asian tuna salad: pan-seared tuna, napa cabbage arugula slaw, cucumbers, avocado, tomato, mandarin orange dressing, fried noodles, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds ($23)

  • Grilled salmon bowl: Scottish salmon over farrow, coleslaw, avocado, cucumber and cherry tomato with ginger vinaigrette ($25)

  • Curry apple chicken: roasted chicken, Arcadian greens, crumbled blue cheese, caramelized Brussels sprouts, apples, toasted almonds, coconut-curry dressing ($18)

  • Island salad: fresh Maine lobster, roasted corn Arcadian greens, mango, avocado, red onion, citrus vinaigrette (market price)

  • Beets & goat cheese: red and golden beets, toasted almonds, goat cheese, shaved red onion, mandarin oranges, Arcadian greens, ginger citrus vinaigrette ($17)

The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features shrimp linguini, sautéed with fresh garlic and pesto sauce.
The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features shrimp linguini, sautéed with fresh garlic and pesto sauce.

Dinner seafood & pasta

  • Shrimp and grits: sautéed mushrooms, spinach garlic butter sauce, scallions, cheese grits ($32)

  • Pepper bacon jam crusted salmon: potato hash, asparagus, red pepper sauce ($36)

  • Grilled swordfish: cucumber pineapple Key Lime salsa, chef’s vegetable ($39)

  • Crab cakes: pan-seared, lumped crab meat and fresh herbs, mango salsa, avocado emulsion, chef’s vegetables (market price)

  • Shrimp linguini: sautéed with fresh garlic and pesto sauce ($34)

Dinner meats & poultry

  • Chicken Milanese: served under arugula, tomato and red onion salad ($28)

  • Citron burger: 8-ounce black Angus beef with Swiss cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and pepper bacon jam on brioche bun, served with fries ($24)

  • Steak frites: New York strip steak with asparagus, Parmesan fries, peppercorn sauce ($37)

  • Duck breast: 8-ounce duck with garlic mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables, chef’s sauce of the day ($36)

  • Grilled pork chop: 12-ounce bone-in pork chop, garlic mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables, apple rosemary glaze ($36)

The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features a hot pepper-bacon jam-crusted salmon with potato hash, asparagus and red pepper sauce.
The menu at Citron Bistro in Hobe Sound features a hot pepper-bacon jam-crusted salmon with potato hash, asparagus and red pepper sauce.

Sides

  • Gourmet mac & cheese with truffle oil ($14)

  • Charred Brussels sprouts ($9)

  • Sweet potato mash ($7)

  • French fries ($7)

  • Truffle fries ($10)

  • Steamed spinach ($7)

  • Chef’s vegetable ($8)

  • Garlic mashed potatoes ($7)

  • Wild rice ($7)

When will Citron Bistro open?

May 2024, just after Mother's Day

What are Citron Bistro's hours?

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch Monday-Friday, 4:30-9 p.m. for dinner Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch Sunday

What are Citron Bistro's phone number, website and social media?

772-253-4014, Website, Facebook, Instagram

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at profile.tcpalm.com/newsletters/manage.

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