Fern sits in downtown West Palm Beach, part of a small restaurant family that also includes the Steak Shop and Rancher's Reserve, a ranch in Okeechobee. That connection runs straight through the menu: Fern's wagyu beef and pork comes directly from Rancher's Reserve, supplemented by other Florida farm partners chosen for a similar approach to sourcing.
The menu centers on premium steaks and fresh seafood, rounded out by handcrafted cocktails and a curated wine list. Staff are positioned to walk guests through where ingredients originate and how the menu is built, treating sourcing as a central part of the experience rather than a footnote.
Regulars describe the experience as uneven — when the kitchen and front of house are in sync, it draws praise for food quality, service, and atmosphere; other visits have surfaced complaints about inconsistent service and pricing that doesn't always match the experience.
The menu centers on premium steaks and fresh seafood, rounded out by handcrafted cocktails and a curated wine list. Staff are positioned to walk guests through where ingredients originate and how the menu is built, treating sourcing as a central part of the experience rather than a footnote.
Regulars describe the experience as uneven — when the kitchen and front of house are in sync, it draws praise for food quality, service, and atmosphere; other visits have surfaced complaints about inconsistent service and pricing that doesn't always match the experience.