TREASURE COAST — NOV. 8, 2021 — After completing renovating its outdoor area and creating a sturdy outdoor tiki bar last month, the owners of the Manatee Bar and Grill in Port Salerno have put it for sale. Not only is the Salerno location for sale but the Fort Pierce Manatee Bar and Grill also went up on the block.
The two locations are favorite spots for local entertainers to perform before enthusiastic fans.
The Salerno location is listed at $3.85 million. It is a 5,409± square foot high-volume capacity waterfront restaurant situated along the Manatee Pocket.​ The property boasts uninterrupted views of the water.​ The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining, a large indoor bar, and an outdoor tiki bar.​ Easy access for boaters with plenty of parking.​ The new tiki hut and outside bar finished in October. Complete books and records, financials, and tax returns from 2018-YTD 2021.​
The Fort Pierce location is listed at $6.9 million. It is a 7,140 square foot high-volume 200+ seating capacity waterfront restaurant situated along the Fort Pierce Inlet.​ The property includes 1.7± acres of land and boasts uninterrupted views of the water.​ The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining areas, an indoor bar, an outdoor tiki bar (with plans for expansion), lush tropical landscaping, and a large parking lot with ample parking.​ The is made of concrete block, spacious cathedral ceilings supported by decorative interior beams, and have hurricane impact glass.​ This is a turn-key restaurant that is well managed and cared for.​ Complete books, records, financials, and tax returns from 2018- YTD 2021.​
Both locations went on the market Nov. 3. The owners of the two restaurants are Paul and Elida Gonnella and Richele and Michael Politano.
Last year, the owners put on pause negotiations with the City of Port St. Lucie to lease land at River Boardwalk on Westmoreland Blvd. for a third restaurant.
