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Best Places to Eat in the Palm Beaches


*UPDATED NOV 2023*

The food scene in the Palm Beaches has really reached new heights, so here a few of the places I really enjoyed eating in and hope that you will enjoy them too, the next time you're in the area!

West Palm Beach/ Palm Beach/ Palm Beach Gardens

Johan's Joe

Johan's Joe is a wonderful shop for coffee, breakfast or lunch. This local coffee shop is bringing a part of Scandinavia to South Florida, with its Swedish delicacies mixed with all the bakery favorites you know and love. From the coffee, to the decor, to all of their tasty treats, everything is absolutely delicious and instagrammable too! 

*NEW* Johan's is now open evernings Wednesday through Saturday, sharing some of their favorite Scandinavian dishes for dinner. Along with an extensive wine list, this is the perfect spot for your next date night!

What I had & loved: Peppermint Mocha (Holiday Flavor), Swedish House Blend (Regular Coffee), Swedish Pancakes, The Lapland, dammsugare, and their chocolate croissant. 

Parking: Free in lot behind coffee shop 

Dining Options: Outdoor & Indoor Available, Take Out & Delivery

 

Almond Palm Beach

Almond Palm Beach is a New York staple,  that has finally made its way to Southern Florida. I would recommend this restaurant for a special night out or celebration, as it is higher on the scale of fine dining. It is located on the famous Royal Poinciana Way in Palm Beach, if that tells you anything. Regardless, this is where you'll find delectable and rustic French Cuisine, that makes it worth every penny. 

What I had & loved: Midwinter Sun (Cocktail), Escargot, Spaghetti with Lobster, Duck Break Adobo, Chocolate Pot de Creme

Parking: Valet Parking available and complimentary

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available

Avocado Cantina

Avocado Cantina is a different kind of Mexican restaurant, because each dish is prepared with a Mexican soul and South Floridian style. Everything you order has so much flavor, and so does the decor of the restaurant. Everything is so vibrant and colorful, and fun too, see if you can spot all the monkeys that are hanging around the restaurant. 

What I had & loved: House Margaritas, Chips & Guac, Mussels in Modelo Chile Broth, Conchinita Pibil, Short Rib Birria Tacos, and Dulce de Leche Lava Cake.

Parking: Free in lot of Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Mall 

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery, Take Out

                      
Get a deeper look inside these restaurants in this video:

Wellington/Lake Worth

Skorpios II

Skorpios II is a great hidden gem of a Greek restaurant. The dishes are filling and flavorful. Great value for your money. Between the food and the decor you'll think you went to Greece for the night!

What I had & loved: Skorpios Special (A great dish to try a little of everything. Enough food for 2 people.), and the Tiramisu 

Parking: Free in lot in front of restaurant

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery, Take Out


Tub Tim Thai & Sushi Restaurant

Tub Tim Thai & Sushi has a delicious mix of Thai and Japanese dishes. They serve big portions that are full of flavor. Coming from New York, it is on the pricer side of Thai food but they prove to you that its worth the price. 

What I had & loved: Chicken Pad Thai & Pork Ginger Sauce

Parking: Free in Lot 

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Take Out

Photos Courtesy of Tub Tim Thai's Website

Piatto Bravo

Piatto Bravo is a great, local Italian Restaurant. It gives off that homestyle Italian feeling with a modern vibe, to attract families, couples and friends. Check their calendar before you go to see if they have any events or live music happening the day of your visit. The have great happy hour specials too! 

What I had & loved: Homemade Pappardelle & Chicken Parmegiana

Parking: Free in Lot 

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery & Take Out

Photos Courtesy of Piatto Bravo's Facebook Page

Delray Beach

Drift 

Drift Delray is located inside the newly renovated Opal Grand Resort and Spa. This restaurant will have you drifting away on an exquisite adventure filled with bold and delicious flavors. Drift's nautical ambiance is perfect for the location of the restaurant being steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. From the cocktail menu, all the way to the dessert menu, you will have a hard time picking just one dish to try, all of the drinks and dishes are fantastic. You'll just have to keep drifting back to Drift until you've tried them all!

What I had & loved: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, Rack of Lamb & Chocolate Truffle Crunch

Parking: Self Park or Valet with the Hotel

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available


      

Latitudes Restaurant

Latitudes Oceanfront Restaurant inside the Delray Sands Resort, is unbelievable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is a favorite for locals and guests of the hotel. No matter which meal of the day you go there for, you'll have a delicious culinary experience that has French and Coastal influences in each dish. 

What I had & loved: 

Breakfast: Lump Crab Eggs Benedict, Nutella Stuffed French Toast, Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries

Lunch: Cobb Salad, Grilled Chicken Panini

Dinner: Market Oysters, Lobster & Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, Pappardella Bolognese

Parking: Valet with Hotel 

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available

See more of Latitudes in this video:

Elisabetta's Ristorante

Elisabetta's Ristorante is a one of a kind scratch kitchen, located in the heart of Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue. Everything that touches your table is homemade and it's obvious within the first bite. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you feel as if you left Southern Florida and walked into rustic Italy for the night. There are plenty of specials each and every night. Highly recommend making a reservation. The decor, the vibe, the food, everything, is nothing short of amazing. They recently opened a location in West Palm Beach and I'm sure it is just as good. 

*NEW* Elisabetta's open a new location in West Palm Beach!

What I had & loved: Charcuterie Board, Veal Chop alla Parmigiana, Ferrazoli, and the Dolci Grande for dessert (so you can try a little bit of everything)! 

Parking: Valet or Street Parking

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery & Take Out


City Oyster

City Oyster is a delightful dining experience. They have such a variety of things on their menu, there is something for everyone. So many fresh seafood dishes to choose from, you'll have a hard time picking which one to have. City Oyster is another popular spot on Atlantic Avenue, so a reservation is recommended. 

What I had & loved: Oysters Rockefeller, Salmon Sashimi, Crab Cake, Surf & Turf, Shrimp & Crab Gumbo, Double Chocolate Cookie & Amaretto Sandwich, Hot Apple Strudel

Parking: Street Parking

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery & Take Out


Get a deeper inside look of these 2 restaurants, featured in this video:

Boca Raton

Gallaghers Boca Raton

A New York City staple, Gallaghers, has officially arrived in Boca Raton with all of your favorite items. Everything you plan to indulge in, is made in-house and cooked to absolute perfection. Along with the extensive menu, there are weekly specials and seasonal specials that you will be able to choose from. Chef Alan Ashkinaze did an incredible job making sure there is something for everyone on the menu. I chose to do a surf and turf meal with their tomahawk steak and crab stuffed shrimp, that was just out-of-this-world. After your meal, take a walk around the restaurant to look at all the photographs, so you can really digest all of the elements that make Gallaghers special, including the meat storage area where they age their meats for about 21 to 28 days at about 38 degrees! Don't forget to make a reservation, no matter what night of the week you go to visit, because it will be packed! 


                        

Corvina Seafood Grill

Corvina located in downtown Boca Raton is your new favorite seafood restaurant with something for everyone. From award-winning sushi, to fresh catches & hearty meat dishes, whatever your preference may be, you'll find it here at Corvina. It is obvious that the Passion Food Hospitality Group brought their talents and passion down to South Florida in Corvina and you're not going to want to miss out on these dishes!

What I had & loved: Charbroiled Oysters, Whole Red Snapper Veracruzana, & The Proper Ice Cream Sundae

Parking: Valet or Street Parking

Dining Options: Outdoor or Indoor Available 

                

Chez Marie French Bistro

Chez Marie French Bistro is a wonderful hidden gem in Boca Raton! Owned and operated by Marie and her husband, they made sure to bring their love of their homeland (France) to Southern Florida! All of their dishes are all authentic and delicious French dishes. If the prix-fix menu is available, I would highly recommend it; it's a great value for your money and a great way to try multiple dishes!

What I had & loved: Escargots, Duck a l'orange, Beef Short Ribs, Chocolate Fondant & Apple Crumble

Parking: Free in Shopping Center

Dining Options: Outdoor and Indoor Available, Delivery & To- Go

Jimmy C's Italian Deli and Market

Jimmy C's is a great local Italian Deli. I went here for lunch one day and it was just what I was looking for and needed. The subs are huge, one was enough to share. They also do plenty of catering. I love supporting local delis like this. Great, clean and attentive service. 

What I had & loved: Boar's Head Ham & Swiss Sandwich

Parking: Free in Strip Mall Lot

Dining Options: Indoor dining, Take Out & Delivery

Photos Courtesy of Jimmy C's Facebook Page

Boynton Beach

Josie's Ristorante 

Josie's Ristorante is quite the elevated Italian dining experience! James Beard Award winning Chef Mark Militello takes classic Italian dishes and kicks them up a notice with some unbelievable flavors and ingredients. A great spot for either lunch or dinner. Plenty of daily specials to choose from as well, besides the regular menu. The portions will not leave you hungry, especially if you order the 16-layer chocolate cake for dessert. 

What I had & loved: Mediterranean Salad, Ricotta Stuffed Pizza (Daily Special), Beggars Purse & the 16-Layer Chocolate Cake

Parking: Complimentary Valet or Self Park in lot

Dining Options: Indoor & Outdoor dining, Take Out & Delivery 


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