The story
The Grove, Cucina & Wine sits on S.E. Bridge Road in Hobe Sound, a quiet stretch of Florida's Treasure Coast that trades the noise of bigger resort towns for something more grounded. The restaurant's name signals its identity plainly: Italian cuisine, and wine taken seriously enough to earn a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2020.
The Grove covers a wider range of occasions than most Italian restaurants in the area. Lunch and dinner service are complemented by takeaway and delivery options, and the kitchen has extended its reach with meal kits — a practical expression of the farm-to-table ethos that runs through the menu. Sourcing with intention and bringing that care home with guests feels like a natural extension of what the restaurant stands for.
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not a decoration — it reflects a list built with real consideration for pairing Italian cuisine with the right bottles. Whether the choice is a structured red alongside a slow-cooked dish or something lighter for a midday meal, the wine program is designed to reward guests who pay attention to what's in the glass.
For Hobe Sound, The Grove represents a confident, unpretentious commitment to Italian cooking and hospitality done with care.
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