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Miami’s northern neighbor, Palm Beach County, is exploding with flavors thanks to beloved, tried-and-true favorites alongside new imports. As the food scene continues to grow, it’s bringing to our shores a variety of dishes to explore. Here’s our pick of the spots that are worth the drive (or Brightline train ride).
Le Bilboquet Palm Beach
Worth Avenue
The Blue Door
West Palm Beach
Embracing its South of Southern (SoSo) neighborhood and the Mediterranean’s coastal flavors, this bistro is all about camaraderie around the dinner table and simple yet delectable dishes. Its quaint and lush al fresco patio takes center stage, but it shares the spotlight with dishes like Italian fennel sausage, local tuna carpaccio, branzino, and lamb chops.
Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach
Palm Beach
The Palm Beach outpost of this petite, posh chain of Italian restaurants has established itself as one of the most sought-after spots for business lunches and social dinners. Inside, the space exudes vintage glamor with subdued lighting, terrazzo floors, and warm woods, while coral umbrellas shade the casual al fresco fountain-side tables outside. Standout dishes include the San Daniele prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella, black truffle pizza topped with 24-month-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and really, any pasta.
Swifty’s Restaurant at the Colony
Palm Beach
You’ll instantly feel like you’re on the set of Palm Royale as you step into The Colony Hotel. Head to the pool patio dotted with retro parasols and settle into your rattan bistro chair. Its weekend brunch offers indulgent dishes like cereal-crusted French toast alongside several egg preparations, sandwiches, and salads. The dinner menu’s expanded entrée selections include jumbo lump crab cakes, bacon-wrapped designer meatloaf, and fish & chips.
Cafe Boulud Palm Beach
Palm Beach
The chic Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach is the backdrop to Cafe Boulud, chef Daniel Boulud’s take on French fare inspired by our local, tropical ingredients. Begin with a cool gazpacho or refreshing wahoo tataki before indulging in roasted duck breast or garlic shrimp risotto. The restaurant also hosts a darling daily afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and plenty of sweet treats.
CAFÉ L’EUROPE PALM BEACH
Palm Beach
Cafe L’Europe in Palm Beach embraces Mediterranean fare with dishes like grilled branzino, chicken Milanese, and pappardelle Bolognese. But its French DNA is ever-present, with selections including sautéed foie gras, escargots in garlic butter, Dover sole meunière, and slow-roasted duck.
Harry's – West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
At Harry’s, a glamorous interior and plush banquettes tempt you to start your evening with its famous martini. The Manhattan import’s West Palm Beach outpost is blending its legendary city vibes with a more tropical flair. Start with the Maine lobster cocktail or seafood platter, then enjoy a seafood or steak entrée. For those who treasure beef wellingtons, this has been the restaurant’s signature dish for decades.
Lola 41 Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Spotlighting countries along the 41st parallel, the globally inspired menu at Lola 41 has something for everyone. Sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi share the space with gambas al ajillo, miso soup, poke nachos, Korean beef bulgogi, salmon lo mein, and tres leches cake. Sushi lovers should note that the raw fish bites on Sunday are “buy one, get one,” which you can enjoy on the White Elephant Hotel’s patio or inside the buzzy dining room.
Adrienne's Pizzabar – West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Harry’s sister restaurant brings its NYC pizza to South Florida. Not all pizzas are created equally — or in the same shape or size, and at Adrienne’s you can choose from 12” or 16” round or square and 14” thin-crust pan pizzas. Preparations range from the basic, but never really basic, Margherita to toppings like ricotta, mushrooms, speck, and pork sausage. And if you’re not craving pizza, there are plenty of other options like carpaccio, wings, meatballs, lasagna, and ravioli.
Isla & Co – West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Nestled adjacent to the Grandview Public Market, Isla & Co. brings Australian flavors and energy to West Palm Beach. Opened every day for breakfast (or brekkie), this is where you can pair a breakfast burrito with an espresso martini flight without any judgment. It’s also where you can have kangaroo skewers (yes, kangaroo), fish & chips, green Thai curry, and sticky date pudding.
Cucina Palm Beach
Palm Beach
This Palm Beach go-to is undoubtedly a vibe. Come here for its Mediterranean-inspired dishes and stay for its high-energy late nights. Share a mezze platter of hummus, tapenade, olives, and housemade pita with the table before diving into the charred calamari, burrata ravioli, thin-crust Neapolitan pizza on sourdough, or any of the Cucina classics like the ahi tuna steak, cacio e pepe, or wagyu short rib.
Felice West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Tuscan dishes await you at this NYC import in West Palm Beach. Beloved Italian cheeses like burrata, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano meander through Felice’s menu on dishes like the housemade veal meatballs, baked layers of eggplant, arancini, and its array of pasta – from lasagna to Bolognese.
PLANTA, West Palm Beach
West Palm
At Planta, going out for vegan has never tasted so good. This plant-based restaurant serves interesting, approachable, and even whimsy dishes that are far from boring steamed vegetables. Luxuriate in sushi made of watermelon or a “chick’n & waffle” featuring crispy mushrooms and a cornbread waffle. There are also pizzas, salads, pasta, and even an excellent burger.
Le Bar a Vin
Worth Avenue
Jazzy live entertainment isn’t easy to come by, so locals and visitors flock to this wine bar for just that. At Le Bar a Vin, you can enjoy Italian dishes like carpaccio, crispy zucchini blossoms, black truffle wild mushroom fettuccine, or branzino while Rat Pack tunes serenade you.
Okeechobee Steakhouse
West Palm Beach
This legendary family-owned chophouse in West Palm Beach has been serving prime steaks and classic steakhouse dishes like crab-stuffed mushroom caps, crab cakes, loaded tater tots, lobster mac and cheese, and crab-stuffed shrimp for seven decades. For wine lovers, take time perusing the nearly 1,000-bottle list.
