Must-see restaurants in Gold Coast

  • Table 26 Degrees

    West Palm Beach

    Don't be put off by the price of this sophisticated restaurant. It is filled with locals, conversation and the clinking of glasses for good reason. They…

  • HMF

    Palm Beach

    HMF stands for the man himself: Henry Morrison Flagler. This stunning bar-cum-lounge is within the building's North Loggia where you'll definitely feel…

  • Būccan

    Palm Beach

    With its modern American menu and James Beard–nominated chef, Clay Conley, at the helm, Būccan is the 'it' place to eat in Palm Beach. Flavor-hop with a…

  • Grandview Public Market

    West Palm Beach

    Recently opened, the Grandview Public Market is an expansive array of small shops, stalls and foodcarts with all kinds of offerings. This is by far the…

  • Burlock Coast

    Fort Lauderdale

    Situated in the lovely Ritz Carlton Hotel, this chic, casual spot somehow manages to be all things to all people: a cafe, bar, market and upmarket…

  • Café Boulud

    Palm Beach

    Created by renowned New York chef Daniel Boulud, the restaurant at the Brazilian Court hotel is one of the few places in Palm Beach that truly justifies…

  • Joseph's Wine Bar

    Gold Coast

    Hosted by the gregarious Joseph, lunch or dinner at this friendly eatery is an elegant and convivial affair. Everything is made fresh to order so relax,…

  • Rhythm Cafe

    West Palm Beach

    There's no lack of flair at this colorful, upbeat bistro set in a converted drugstore in West Palm's antiques district. It's strung with Christmas lights…

  • Paradiso Ristorante

    Gold Coast

    From the elegant interior to exquisitely presented dishes of homemade pasta, sheep ricotta gnocchi and succulent veal fillet, this is a dining experience…

  • Tarks of Dania Beach

    Gold Coast

    This jaunty clam stand has been going strong since 1966 and is now a local landmark. Most of the tiny, very fuggy interior is taken up with the cooking…

  • Tucker Duke's Lunchbox

    Gold Coast

    Superior burgers and southern comfort food made from local, seasonal ingredients. The brain behind the brand (yes, it's a chain) is Florida native and…

  • El Camino

    Gold Coast

    It's hard to know what's better: the industrial-chic fitout in this former car garage (complete with original hoists), the new-age interpretation and…

  • Mediterranean Market & Deli

    West Palm Beach

    Don't be put off by the nondescript warehouse exterior – this Middle Eastern deli serves up some of the most flavorful lunches in town. Fresh-baked pita…

  • Kitchen

    West Palm Beach

    Book well ahead if you want to snag a seat at one of the 10 tables in chef Matthew Byrne's contemporary American brasserie. The concept is simple: the…

  • Circle

    Palm Beach

    Sure, it's steep, but brunch at the Breakers' storied restaurant will certainly rank among the most amazing you'll ever enjoy. Beneath soaring 30ft…

  • Restoration Hardware

    West Palm Beach

    Both the name and the location (atop a furniture store) belie the exquisite experience that awaits those who seek out Restoration Hardware, an as-ritzy-as…

  • Louie Bossi's

    Fort Lauderdale

    Sit back and enjoy the bossiness (managers), the business (servers) and the bolshiness (waiting clients)...this is as Roman an experience as you can ever…

  • Saquella

    Gold Coast

    The best thing about this place is that it is a 'no fry zone' – they are proud of the fact that nothing on the menu is fried. A shortened version of their…

  • Darbster

    West Palm Beach

    This place is out on a limb in many respects: it's 5 miles south of town in an incongruous location by the S Dixie Hwy on the Palm Beach canal; the menu…

  • Johan's Jöe

    West Palm Beach

    If you can get past the menu's umlaut marks (placed jokingly here on English words), you'll find a delightful array of pastries and cakes. But the sweets…

  • Green Bar & Kitchen

    Fort Lauderdale

    Discover bright flavors and innovative dishes at this modern, plant-based shop located in a strip mall. Get your fresh celery-juice fix, veggie voodoo…

  • 15th Street Fisheries

    Fort Lauderdale

    Tucked away in Lauderdale Marina with an open-fronted deck offering a front-row view of yachts, this place is hard to beat for waterfront dining. The…

  • Frenchy's Table

    Gold Coast

    The owner, Edith, does the lot here: serves, cooks and chats. So an experience here is neither harried nor hurried, so don't come if you're here to eat…

  • Green's Pharmacy

    Palm Beach

    Housed inside a working pharmacy, this place hasn't changed since John F Kennedy, looking to slip away from the Secret Service, would stroll across the…

  • Belle & Maxwell's

    West Palm Beach

    Situated in the middle of Antique Row, this is tea room/cafe is the place to come after some browsing and it's a favorite among the ladies-who-lunch crowd…

  • STaR

    Gold Coast

    Chef Jonathan Fyhrie offers an elegant and romantic dining experience for just six lucky tables. The evening starts with the chef drawing the curtains and…

  • Vincent's

    Gold Coast

    This Italian-American raw bar and pizzeria is the hot new place on the main drag. We had a great experience at the bar over excellent meatballs, but…

  • Pizza al Fresco

    Palm Beach

    If Worth Ave shopping is making you feel fatigued, duck into quaint Via Mizner and take the strain off your feet at this alfresco pizza place. Light…

  • Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

    West Palm Beach

    This saucy Nuevo Mexican restaurant, in the heart of West Palm's Clematis St, is not your typical taqueria. Under the warm twinkle of funky chandeliers,…

  • Casa D'Angelo

    Fort Lauderdale

    Chef Angelo Elia presides over an impressive kitchen specializing in Tuscan and southern Italian dishes, many handed down by his mother. Seasonality and…

  • Lester's Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    Hailed endearingly as a greasy spoon, retro-since-it-was-new Lester's Diner has been keeping folks happy since the late 1960s. Everyone makes their way…

  • Sundy House Restaurant

    Gold Coast

    Nibble on a charcuterie selection and the likes of braised pork shank or seared scallops at Delray's most romantic restaurant, overlooking the primeval…

  • Ta-Boo

    Palm Beach

    If you believe the legend, the Bloody Mary was invented here, mixed to soothe the hangover of Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton. Today the restaurant…

  • Grato

    West Palm Beach

    Service can be a bit hit and miss as it gets so busy at this smart, Italian brasserie-cum-pizzeria, but it's popular for good reason. It spins out great…

  • The Whale's Rib and Raw Bar

    Gold Coast

    If you ask a local where to eat, the Whale's Rib is a frequent suggestion. This seafood joint is renowned for its dolphin fingers and dolphin wrap. And…

  • Tacocraft

    Fort Lauderdale

    One of a stable of funky eateries and bars along this strip, this taqueria and tequila bar serves up a great atmosphere, even better drinks and very good…

  • Sailfish Marina

    West Palm Beach

    Located on Singer Island, Sailfish Marina is a good place for a seafood meal, but it's especially fine for Sunday brunch between 8am and 1pm (adults/kids …

  • Cornell Cafe

    Gold Coast

    On the grounds of the gardens of Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, Cornell Cafe serves neo-Japanese cuisine such as sweet-potato tempura, ginger-roasted…

  • J&J Raw Bar

    Gold Coast

    Perennially popular raw bar serving up generous platters of little neck clams, Gulf Coast oysters and seasonal stone crab claws. The J&J Seafood Trio…

  • Pelican

    Gold Coast

    This early-risers' place offers hearty portions of perfectly prepared breakfast, plus a carnival of vegetarian-friendly specials with Indian flavors (the…

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