RESTAURANT REVIEWS
CENTRAL PALM BEACH
AROMA INDIAN CUISINE, 731 Village Blvd., Suite 110111, West Palm Beach. 561619-6437. Regional Indian classics in a serene setting. $$-$$$ B for food, B+ for service
BANKO CANTINA, 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-355-1399. Mexican cuisine and tequila bar. $$$ B- for food, B for service
BISTRO TEN ZERO ONE, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Marriott, West Palm Beach. 561-8331234. Modern American, from bar bites to large plates. $$ B+ for food, B- for service BRICKTOP’S PALM BEACH, 375 S. County Road, Palm Beach. 561-855-2030. American favorites. $$$ C for food, C for service BROTHERS JIMMY’S BBQ, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., CityPlace, West Palm Beach. 561-619-5604. North Carolina-style barbecue. $$ B- for food, B for service
BUCCAN, 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach. 561-8333450. Inspired small plates in a genial setting. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service
BURGERFI CITYPLACE, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., City Place, West Palm Beach. 561-557-9144. Burgers. $-$$ B for food, B for service CALLARO’S STEAK HOUSE, 717 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 561-588-9730. Steaks, fresh seafood, chops and salads. $$$-$$$$ B for food, B for service CHEZ L’EPICIER, 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach. 561-508-7030. . $$$$ A- for food, B+ for service COSTA, 150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach. 561-4298456. Fine dining with a Mediterranean touch. $$$$$$$ A for food, B for service CWS BAR & KITCHEN, 522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth. 561-318-5637. Gastro pub with open-air beer garden. $-$$ B- for food, B for service
DARBSTER, 8020 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-586-2622. Waterfront vegan dining; pet friendly. $$-$$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
DORRIAN’S RED HAND, 215 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-355-1401. American bar favorites. $-$$ B- for food, B+ for service
EL BLACK BEAN CAFE, 7750 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 15, West Palm Beach. 561-469-1081. Mexican, TexMex and Latin favorites. $ B for food, B for service
EL PUEBLO CHAPIN, 1409 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth. 561-588-3423. Guatemalan cuisine with Spanish and Mayan influences. $ B for food, B for service
GRAND LAKE CHINESE, 7750 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-6811388. Dim sum with eclectic small bites. $ B+ for food, B for service
HMF AT THE BREAKERS ,1 S. County Road, Palm Beach. 561-290-0104. Small plates, inspired street foods, robata grill items, flaming desserts, classic cocktails, all served in splendid retro-glam setting. $$$ A for food, A for service HONOR BAR, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach. 561-209-2799. Satisfying pub grub. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A- for service HULLABALOO, 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-833-1033. Terrific gastro pub fare served in a funky setting. $$$ A- for food, B for service
JOVE KITCHEN AND BAR, 2800 South Ocean Blvd., Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach. 561-533-3750. Modern Italian, exquisite. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A for service
KABUKI, 308 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-8336349. Sushi and Thai tapas. $$$ A- for food, B for service KITCHEN, 319 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. 561-249-2281. Modern American. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service LAS AMERICAS RESTAURANT, 6108 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-557-5367. Dominican restaurant serving authentic mofongo. $ B for food, A for service LILO’S STREETFOOD AND BAR, 701 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 561-518-7880. Mexican, Tex-Mex street food, a la carte options. $ B for food, C for service LOS CATRACHOS, 4645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach. 561-615-3090. Authentic Central American (Honduran) soul food. $$ B+ for food, B for service
LYNORA’S CLEMATIS, 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-899-3117. House-made pasta dishes and wood-fired pizza. $$$ B+ for food, B for service
MAISON CARLOS, 3010 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-6596524. Consistently good Continental cuisine. $$$$$$$ A- for food, A- for service
MALAKOR THAI CAFE, 425 25th St., West Palm Beach. 561-762-9070. Thai specialties, many from Thailand’s northeastern region. $$$ A- for food, Afor service
MARCELLO’S LA SIRENA, 6316 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-585-3128. Italian. $$$$ A for food, A for service
MEAT MARKET, 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach. 561-354-
9800. Stellar steaks served with sensational service. $$$$ A for food, A for service
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 100, CityPlace, West Palm Beach. 561-653-1351. Pizzeria. $-$$ B for food, C for service
OCEANO KITCHEN, 201 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana. 561562-5055. Inventive, locally focused dishes; cash only. $$$ A for food, B for service OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE, 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-683-5151. Exceptional beef, wellprepared dishes. $$$$ A- for food, A for service PB CATCH, 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach. 561-655-5558. Raw bar with extensive oyster selection along with top-notch seafood entrees. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A for service
PALM SUGAR, 340 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-820-9206. Steamed Chinese buns, Singapore noodles, Japanese udon and Korean kimchi. $$-$$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
RISTORANTE SANTUCCI, 610 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-337-2532. Refined Italian fare. $$$$ Afor food, A for service SANT AMBROEUS, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 304, Palm Beach. 561-2857990. Italian ristorante and pasticceria serving pastas, pastries and fine cocktails. $$$$ A for food, A for service
SUNSET BAR & GRILL, 2500 Broadway at 24th St., Northwood Village, West Palm Beach. 561-832-2722. Well-executed comfort dishes and bar fare. $$$ B+ for food, B for service TABLE 26, 1700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-855-2660. Pad Thai to Maryland lump crab cake to spaghetti and meatballs. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service
TABLE 427, 427 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach. 561-506-8211. Continental dishes with a flair. $$$ B+ for food, B for service VICTORIA’S PERUVIAN CUISINE, 111 S. Third St., Lantana. 561-588-9606. Peruvian fare including ceviche or tiradito. $$$ A for food, A for service WESTERN PALM BEACH DON CHEPO’S, 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-660-7391. Hipster taco spot with lots of options. $ B+ for food, B+ for service
OLI’S FASHION CUISINE, 10610 Forest Hill Blvd., Fresh Market plaza, Wellington. 561-792-2220. Modern American fare. $$ A- for food, A- for service THE HABIT BURGER GRILL, 280 S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach. 561-7844011. Burgers. $-$$ B for food, B+ for service NORTH PALM BEACH ALAINA’S BAKE SHOPPE & CAFE, 4377 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-318-6945. Panini, pastries, coffees. $ A for food, B+ for service
BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA, 149 Soundings Ave., Harbourside Place, Jupiter. 561-747-4445. Simple Italian. $$$ B- for food, B for service
CAFE SOLE, 4300 U.S. 1, Jupiter. 561-626-0575. Sandwiches, salads and unique pizzas. $$-$$$ B for food, B+ for service CARMINE’S COAL FIRED PIZZA RISTORANTE, 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter. 561-340-3930. Pizza, pasta, salads, steaks, risotto. $$$$$ A- for food, A for service CASA MIA TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA, 337 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-972-6888. Homey Italian dishes, wood-fired pizza, regional Italian wines. $$$ B+ for food, A for service
CEVICHE ARIGATO, 1447 10th St., Lake Park. 561-8638877. Peruvian ceviches and classics. $$$ A- for food, B+ for service
CHOWDER HEADS, 2123 U.S. 1, Jupiter. 561-2032903. New England-style seafood. $-$$ B for food, B for service COOLINARY CAFE, 4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-2496760. Fresh seafood fare created by chef who honed craft working at Food Shack. $$$ A for food, A for service COOPER’S HAWK, 3101 PGA Blvd., Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens. 561209-8466. Modern casual dining. $$$ B for food, A for service COPACABANA CUBAN CUISINE, 1209 Main St., Abacoa, Jupiter. 561-3603378. Cuban classics deliciously prepared. $$ Afor food, B for service
DOUBLE ROADS TAVERN, 251 S. U.S. 1, Jupiter. 561203-7061. Good bar food with fun vibe. $$ B for food, B for service
DUNE DOG CAFÉ, 775 Alternate A1A, Jupiter. 561744-6667. Homemade hot dogs. $ B+ for food, B+ for service
EL SABOR LATINO, 4391 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-202-6948. Latin American favorites, specialty soups and stews, hearty breakfasts. $$ B for food, B+ for service ENTRE NOUS, 123 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach. 561-8635883. Modern American cuisine. $$$ A- for food, B for service FRIGATES WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL, 400 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach. 561-8557497. South Florida seafood meets comfort deli. $$$ B for food, B for service GALLERY GRILLE, 383 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. 561-575-3775. Breakfast, lunch and brunch: country club meets Parisian bistro. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
GUANABANAS, 997 N. A1A, Jupiter. 561-747-8878. Seafood, steak, conch fritters, empanadas, salad. $$$ B for food, A- for service HOKKAIDO, 1200 Town Center Drive Suite 125, Abacoa, Jupiter. 561-7997999. Sushi bar and hibachi grill specialties. $$$ A- for food, A- for service JETTY’S, 1075 Highway A1A, Jupiter. 561-743-8166. Seafood, steaks. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
JOHNNY LONGBOATS, 2401 Ocean Ave., Singer Island. 561-743-8166. Seafood, steaks. $$$ B for food, B+ for service JUNO BEACH FISH HOUSE, 13980 U.S. 1, Juno Beach. 561-626-2636. Fresh, simple, excellently prepared fish and seafood. Terrific Maine lobster specials. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
KIRBY’S SPORTS GRILL, 841 Donald Ross Road, Plaza La Mer, Juno Beach. 561-627-8000. Stellar Maryland-style crab cakes and bar-and-grill fare. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service LA FONTANA, 1201 U.S. Highway 1, Crystal Tree Plaza, North Palm Beach. 561-408-3295. Italian and Balkan cuisine, including delicious Bosnian breads and sausages. $$ B+ for food, B+ for service LA MASSERIA, 5520 PGA Blvd., Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-660-8272. Stylishly presented regional Italian. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A- for service
LYNORA’S JUPITER, 1548 U.S. 1, Inlet Plaza, Jupiter. 561-203-2702. House-made pasta and wood-fired pizza. $$$ B for food, B- for service
MCCARTHY’S IRISH PUB, 518 N. U.S. 1, Tequesta. 561320-9806. Irish classics and comfort dishes. $$-$$$ B for food, B for service MR. GYROS, 10901 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-627-3979. Greek with homemade tzatziki sauce made fresh twice a day. $$-$$$ A- for food, B+ for service PARIS IN TOWN LE BISTRO, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-622-1616. French fare from crepes to Croque Monsieur. $$-$$$ B for food, B+ for service SALUTE MARKET, 5530 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-425-5651. American meets global. $$-$$$ B+ for food, B for service
TEXAS DE BRAZIL, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens. 561293-7478. Brazilian-style meat fest with sumptuous salad bar. $$$ A- for food, A for service
THAICOON, 450 Northlake Blvd., North Palm Beach. 561-848-8538. Thai classics. $$ B for food, A for service THE COOPER CRAFT KITCHEN & BAR, 4610 PGA Blvd., PGA Commons, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-6220032. American farm-totable. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service THE PELICAN CAFÉ, 612 U.S. 1, Lake Park. 561-8427272. Italian-inspired, American cuisine, all expertly prepared. $$$ A for food, A for service THE WOODS, 129 Soundings Ave., Harbourside Place, Jupiter. 561-320-9627. Steakhouse meets sports bar, with a Tiger Woodsian backdrop. $$$ A for food, A for service
TOMMY BAHAMA, 126 Soundings Ave., Harbourside Place, Jupiter. 561-406-6631. Islandinspired resort food. $$$-$$$$ B+ for food, B for service TWO DRUNKEN GOATS BEACH CANTINA, 2509 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island. 561-494-0201. Fresh seafood meets Tex-Mex cantina. $$$ B for food, B+ for service
VIC & ANGELO’S PGA, 4520 PGA Blvd., PGA Commons, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-630-9899. Italian favorites with a flavorful touch; popular happy hour. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A- for service SOUTH PALM BEACH
3RD AND 3RD, 301 NE Third Ave., Delray Beach. 561303-1939. American gastro pub. $$$ A- for food, B+ for service BRULE BISTRO, 200 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-274-2046. Modern American specialties. $$$ B+ for food, A- for service BURT & MAX’S, 9089 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Marketplace, Delray Beach. 561-638-6380. Modern American classics served in a handsomely set eatery. $$$-$$$$ A- for food, A- for service
CAFFE LUNA ROSA ,34S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-9404. Robust Italian favorites in a seaside setting. $$$ A for food, Afor service
CHE RESTAURANT, 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-562-5200. Latin American and Spanish classics served with an Intracoastal view. $$$ B for
food, C for service
FRIES TO CAVIAR, 6299 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 561-617-5965. Garden bistro and bar. $$$-$$$$ B+ for food, A for service GUARAPO’S, 1795 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-752-0272. Cuban comfort classics. $$ B+ for food, B+ for service JIMMY’S BISTRO , 9 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-865-5774. Modern American with fresh, local foods. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service
JOSIE’S RISTORANTE, 1602 S. Federal Highway at Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach. 561-364-9601. Refined Italian classics. $$$$$ A for food, A for service JUNIOR’S RESTAURANT AND CHEESECAKE, 409 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. 561-6727301. New York deli-style restaurant with onsite bakery. $$$ B for food, B+ for service
LATITUDES, 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Sands Resort, Highland Beach. 561-2782008. Oceanfront resort dining. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service MEAT EATERY & TAPROOM, 980 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 561419-2600. Burgers, smoked meats. $-$$ A for food, B+ for service
MAX’S HARVEST, 169 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-381-9970. Inspired farm-to-table dishes using local, seasonal ingredients. $$$-$$$$ A for food, A for service
PAPA’S TAPAS, 259 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-266-0599. Spanish tapas with Caribbean flavor. $$$ A- for food, A for service RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR, 5 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561450-6718. Oyster bar, fresh seafood, delicious soups. $$$ B+ for food, B+ for service
THE GROVE, 187 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-266-3750. Modern American. $$$$ A for food, A for service
THE LIVING ROOM, 1709 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-4399. Home-cooked offerings, terrific pie. $$ B for food, Afor service THE PUB AT THE LIVING ROOM, 1707 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. 561742-4399. Old World pub meets American favorites. $$-$$$ B+ for food, B+ for service