New waterfront seafood restaurant replaces Pietro's on the River in Jensen Beach

Laurie K. Blandford, Treasure Coast Newspapers

What's the name of the new restaurant in Jensen Beach?

The Nest a.k.a. Nest on the River

Where is The Nest?

8735 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach; Island Dunes Country Club; former location of Pietro’s on the River, which closed after owner Pietro Valentini retired in December

Who owns The Nest?

Owners Bill and Jean McLean, who have lived in the area for 25 years, bought the restaurant in December and spent the next two months renovating. They previously operated a restaurant in Ketchikan, Alaska. They chose that location so he could fish during the summer, but he never had enough time to fish. He often waded in the Indian River Lagoon to go fishing. They sold their Alaskan restaurant last year but decided to do it all over again in Jensen Beach at a location with that same river in the backyard.

The menu at The Nest in Jensen Beach features a bone-in Duroc pork chop with an apricot-horseradish glaze, served with cheesy polenta and the vegetable of the day.
The menu at The Nest in Jensen Beach features a bone-in Duroc pork chop with an apricot-horseradish glaze, served with cheesy polenta and the vegetable of the day.

What's on The Nest's menu?

Appetizers

  • Crab martini: lump blue crab with citrus-horseradish aioli ($28)

  • Pepper-crusted tuna medallions: seared ahi tuna with blueberry teriyaki glaze ($22)

  • Warm brie: melba preserve with assorted fresh fruit and crackers ($19)

  • Grilled oysters: four oysters with lump crab and garlic butter ($22)

  • Shrimp cocktail: four shrimp with horseradish cocktail sauce and lemon ($19)

  • Caramelized sea scallops: two scallops with watercress and creamed corn ($22)

  • Napoleon of eggplant: served with tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic vinaigrette ($16)

  • Escargot: served with garlic, mushrooms, brandy and toasted puff pastry ($18)

  • Calamari steak: breaded, pan-fried with mediterranean salsa ($19)

  • Crispy polenta cake: served with sauteed mushrooms, arugula, marinara and Parmesan cheese ($16)

Salads

  • House: romaine, veggies, homemade dressing of balsamic or gorgonzola vinaigrette, and bleu cheese ($12)

  • The Nest: baby greens, toasted walnuts, bleu cheese, pear, sun-dried cranberries, red onion and honey ($15)

  • Charred romaine: crispy bacon, heirloom tomato, cucumber and gorgonzola vinaigrette ($14)

Marine entrees

  • Grouper: lightly breaded grouper with sauteed spinach, tomatoes and chardonnay ($42)

  • Coconut-crusted snapper: served with mango chutney ($39)

  • Faroe Island salmon: pan-sauteed salmon with Champagne-Dijon vinaigrette and fresh rosemary ($34)

  • Grilled sea scallops: served with asparagus, creamed corn, cauliflower-goat cheese puree and tomato compote ($42)

  • Jumbo lump crab cakes: served with asparagus, red onion arugula salad and lemon olive oil ($39)

Terrestrial entrees

  • Grilled Australian rack of lamb: served with rosemary cabernet reduction ($52)

  • Half Maple Leaf Farm duck: served with rotating sauce of the day ($38)

  • Prime New York Strip steak: center cut with crispy onion strings ($56)

  • Bone-in Duroc pork chop: served with apricot-horseradish glaze and cheesy polenta ($34)

  • Veal and prosciutto: served with breaded eggplant, provolone, mushroom marsala and linguini ($34)

  • Filet mignon: center cut with bleu cheese butter ($61)

  • Chicken and brie: served with apples, mushrooms and Champagne crème sauce ($28)

Pasta entrees

  • Fruitti di mare: linguine, lobster, jumbo shrimp, scallops and plum tomato sauce ($46)

  • Shrimp puttanesca: linguine, capers, olives, garlic, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese ($32)

  • Penne alla vodka: served with simmered Roma tomatoes, cream, crushed red pepper and Parmesan cheese ($24)

The menu at The Nest in Jensen Beach features jumbo lump crab cakes with asparagus, red onion arugula salad and lemon olive oil.
The menu at The Nest in Jensen Beach features jumbo lump crab cakes with asparagus, red onion arugula salad and lemon olive oil.

When did The Nest open?

Feb. 20, 2024

What are The Nest's hours?

5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday for dinner, plus 3-6 p.m. for happy hour and bar menu

What are The Nest's phone number, website and social media?

772-229-7575, 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.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: New restaurant: The Nest replaces Pietro's on the River, Jensen Beach

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