The Grove at the Port District is a planned $15 million riverfront dining and entertainment development at 2454 SE Westmoreland Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, with five venues in Phase 1 and an anticipated opening in early 2027. As of October 2026, it has not yet opened.

What Is The Grove at the Port District in Port St. Lucie?

The Grove at the Port District in Port St. Lucie is a planned $15 million riverfront dining and entertainment development at 2454 SE Westmoreland Boulevard, along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Phase 1 is scheduled to include five venues, three dining spots and two bars, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.

The project has not opened as of October 2026, so all projections about visitor traffic, job creation, and neighborhood impact remain estimates at this stage.

Key Takeaways

• The Grove at the Port District in Port St. Lucie is a planned $15 million riverfront development with five venues in Phase 1 and a city-stated target opening of early 2027.

• The project is being developed by SŪDĀ Investments under a long-term lease approved by the Port St. Lucie City Council in January 2023, according to the City of Port St. Lucie.

• Recent local market data shows Port St. Lucie's median sale price at $400,000, with a median of 8 days on market, making it one of the fastest-moving areas on the Treasure Coast at the time of writing.

• The Grove has not opened yet, so no post-opening sales data exists to confirm a price impact on nearby homes. Buyers should weigh the potential upside against project-timeline risk.

• Phase 2, which includes two additional casual dining venues, will not begin until Phase 1 is operational. The full seven-venue concept is still a future phase.

What Exactly Is Being Built at the Port District, and Where Is It?

The Port District in Port St. Lucie stretches roughly 1.5 miles along the waterfront and already includes parks, open space, conservation land, playgrounds, and entertainment venues. The Grove is the next major piece of that vision, planned for 2454 SE Westmoreland Boulevard, next to Pioneer Park and connected to the broader Riverwalk corridor along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.

The planning roots go back further than most people realize. The City of Port St. Lucie's Port District master plan traces to a 2015 public charrette attended by more than 100 residents. That community process called for riverfront dining, a historic village, an event lawn, a playground, and an expanded Riverwalk Boardwalk. The Grove is the riverfront dining component of that decade-old vision moving toward construction.

The City Council approved the long-term lease with developer SŪDĀ Investments in January 2023, making this a public-private project rather than a purely city-funded build. Phase 1, consisting of three dining venues and two bars, is scheduled to run from September 2025 through February 2027, according to the city's project announcement.

Phase 2 adds two more casual dining venues, but that phase will not begin until Phase 1 is operational. The full seven-venue concept is not arriving all at once.

Publicly described concepts include rooftop dining, sushi, a pizzeria, a craft-beer bar, a tequila tiki bar, and a full-service restaurant. These details are subject to change before opening. Final tenants, operating hours, and event programming have not been locked in, and the city's own page notes that specific details may shift.

If you're evaluating a nearby property with The Grove as part of your reasoning, verify the current construction status directly with the city or project representatives before making any decisions.

What Does The Grove Mean for Buyers and Sellers Near the Port District?

Here's the honest answer: nobody knows yet, because it hasn't opened. What I can tell you is what the trajectory looks like and how I'd advise a buyer or seller to think about it.

WPTV reported that the developer projects more than 200 jobs and approximately 400,000 visitors annually. Those are developer estimates, not independently verified results. They describe expected impact, not measured performance, so treat them as directional rather than guaranteed.

What is verifiable is the broader market context. Recent local market data shows Port St. Lucie's median sale price at $400,000, with homes moving at a median of just 8 days on market. That pace reflects real demand in the city before The Grove opens.

How Port St. Lucie Compares With Other Treasure Coast Markets

Area	Median Sale Price	Median Days on Market
Port St. Lucie	$400,000	8
Tradition	$416,250	53
Stuart	$400,000	26
Palm City	$640,000	41
Jensen Beach	$475,000	49
Fort Pierce	$290,000	21

Port St. Lucie is already one of the fastest-moving markets on the Treasure Coast. The question for buyers is whether a project like The Grove accelerates that trend, and which properties might benefit.

For Buyers: What to Weigh Before The Grove Opens

Walkable dining and waterfront amenities consistently rank among the factors buyers consider when choosing a neighborhood. If The Grove delivers on its concept, properties within a reasonable distance of the Port District could gain a lifestyle amenity that didn't exist before. That kind of anchor development may strengthen buyer interest over time.

The flip side is real, too. More foot traffic, event programming, and bar activity near a residential area can mean more parking pressure, more noise on weekend evenings, and potentially more delivery and service traffic during the day. These aren't dealbreakers for everyone, but they're worth factoring in before you fall in love with a home a block from the site.

Buyers relocating from South Florida, particularly from the greater Fort Lauderdale area, often tell me the Treasure Coast's relative quiet is part of the draw. If you're in that group, it's worth reading about the cost-of-living differences between Fort Lauderdale and Port St. Lucie alongside whatever the Port District eventually becomes. Together, these factors shape the kind of life you're actually buying into.

If new construction near the Port District or elsewhere in Port St. Lucie is on your radar, the city's new-construction landscape has expanded considerably. There are options at multiple price points worth exploring before you commit to one area.

For Sellers: Does The Grove Change Your Timing?

If you own a home near the Port District and you've been watching this development, the instinct to wait until it opens is understandable. But the market doesn't always reward waiting for a catalyst that's still more than 12 months out.

With a median of 8 days on market and 2,396 active listings across Port St. Lucie at the time of writing, the market is moving. A home priced well in this environment doesn't need a ribbon-cutting ceremony to attract serious buyers.

The more useful question is whether your home's current condition, pricing, and positioning already reflect the location's potential upside. That's exactly the kind of analysis I work through with sellers before we ever put a sign in the yard, and it's different for every property.

FAQ: The Grove at the Port District in Port St. Lucie

When Is The Grove at the Port District Expected to Open?

The city's project schedule targets Phase 1 completion in February 2027, with an anticipated opening in early 2027. That timeline is based on a Phase 1 construction window running from September 2025 through February 2027, according to the City of Port St. Lucie.

These are planned dates, not a guarantee. Construction timelines can shift, so verify current progress directly with the city before making decisions based on an opening date.

What Restaurants and Bars Will Be Part of The Grove?

Phase 1 is planned to include three dining venues and two bars, with publicly described concepts including rooftop dining, sushi, a pizzeria, a craft-beer bar, and a tequila tiki bar, according to WPTV's reporting.

Final tenant names and operating details had not been confirmed as of October 2026. Treat these as concepts rather than confirmed commitments until the city or developer announces signed leases.

Where Exactly Is The Grove Located in Port St. Lucie?

The Grove is planned for 2454 SE Westmoreland Boulevard in Port St. Lucie's Port District, along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, adjacent to Pioneer Park and the existing Riverwalk corridor.

The Port District itself spans approximately 1.5 miles of waterfront and is accessible from SE Westmoreland Boulevard on the city's southeast side, well east of Tradition and St. Lucie West.

Will The Grove Increase Home Values Near the Port District?

There is no post-opening sales data to confirm a price impact because The Grove has not yet opened as of October 2026.

Walkable dining and entertainment amenities may strengthen buyer demand over time, but the actual effect on any specific property depends on proximity, noise and traffic exposure, and broader market conditions.

The best way to understand what your home is worth in this environment is to run a current market analysis with a local agent who knows the Port District well.

How Could The Grove Affect Traffic, Parking, and Noise Near Nearby Neighborhoods?

A seven-venue dining and entertainment destination projected to draw 400,000 annual visitors could add meaningful foot and vehicle traffic to the Port District area, particularly on evenings and weekends.

Parking arrangements, event programming, and the hours of operation for individual venues had not been finalized as of October 2026. Buyers evaluating homes near the site should ask about parking plans and any city-approved traffic studies as part of their due diligence.

Is The Grove Close to Tradition, St. Lucie West, or Palm City?

The Grove is on the southeast side of Port St. Lucie along the river, geographically separate from master-planned communities such as Tradition, on the city's west side near I-95, and St. Lucie West.

It is closer to older Port St. Lucie neighborhoods east of US-1. Palm City and Stuart are across the St. Lucie River to the south via the Crosstown Parkway bridge area, making The Grove accessible but not walkable from those communities.

What The Grove Could Mean for Your Next Move

The Port District in Port St. Lucie has been a long time coming, and The Grove is the most significant piece of that vision to move into active construction. Whether you're buying nearby, selling in the area, or just watching the market, the decisions you make in the next 12 months will be shaped by what this development becomes.

If you want to know what your home near the Port District is worth right now, before the ribbon is cut, let's find out. Your next chapter starts with your home's value.

Or, if you'd rather talk through what this development means for your specific situation, connect with me and see what's possible.

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About Melissa Carbonell

Melissa Carbonell is a Treasure Coast REALTOR® and licensed Florida mortgage broker with over 25 years of combined experience in real estate sales and mortgage lending. She leads the Melissa Carbonell Group, also known as Modern Midlife Melissa, brokered by Real Broker, LLC, serving sellers, buyers, and relocating families across Port St. Lucie, the Treasure Coast, and Martin and St. Lucie Counties, including Tradition, Stuart, Palm City, and the region's fast-growing new-construction and 55+ communities.

Her career production exceeds $100 million, and she was featured as a host on American Dream TV. Melissa recently made this exact move herself, selling her longtime family home and relocating to a new-construction home in a gated community in Port St. Lucie. This experience helps her guide midlife homeowners and families through the emotional and logistical realities of what comes next.

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