Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in West Palm Beach

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Buccan

4.9

4.9 (4098)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Palm Beach

About the restaurant

Buccan (pronounced boo-cahn) is a restaurant, bar and lounge in the heart of Palm Beach. The concept, conceived by James Beard-nominated Chef Clay Conley, is a high-end bistro, featuring progressive American cuisine, in a casually sophisticated setting. The predominant characteristic of Buccan's menu is a changing array of small plates - highlighting the use of superior ingredients and preparation - offering an adventurous and memorable dining experience.
Guests are welcome for a quick bite at the bar, a specialty cocktail in the lounge, or for a long, leisurely evening.

Visit our web page for more information, updates and special events.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Truly the crown gem of the Palm Beach dining scene. The food is fantastic. The service impeccable. The Atmosphere fun. Just a perfect evening as always. Also, while the food isn’t cheap, it is fairly priced compared to many restaurants on the island.

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Popular dish

Grilled Carrot Salad

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Squid Ink Orecchiette

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Tuna Crisp

Pavilion Grille

4.8

4.8 (498)

$31 to $50

American

Boca Raton

About the restaurant

Boca Raton's Premiere Dining and Entertainment Venue, excellent Italian and American style menu reflects the easy-going, fun ambience of this spectacular indoor four story tall Atrium Restaurant Venue with Live music.
From Private Parties in the Grille Room - seating 15-60 or Dinner and-Dancing in the Indoor Building Atrium.
Currently featuring a $25 Food and Beverage minimum on the weekends or $20 Tuesday through Thursday. Dinner served from 6 pm Tuesday, Friday & Saturday evenings and some open additional nights. Guests love the Eggplant Rollatini, Pear Pasta with Walnut Parmesan Sauce, Orange Ginger Salmon, Chicken Francaise and Homemade Tiramisu.
Also open for Lunch Tuesday- through Friday 12 pm to 3 pm.
Entertainment Most Nights in the Atrium after 7:30 pm with Oldies Music.
It is loud when music is playing and we do have an older crowd
Dinner purchase is required by all guests..
Our indoor Atrium is also available for private parties.
Check our calendar for schedule.

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Elisa

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Awesome experience I loved this place! Great waitress and environment- really luxurious place to spend a Friday night.

Cafe Centro-WPB

4.8

4.8 (320)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Palm Beach

About the restaurant

Modern Italian.
Live music 7 nights a week in our Piano Room (Must call to request specific dining room)
Cafe Centro is a stylish and chic restaurant with a warm and comfortable ambiance. You are surrounded by exposed White Savannah Brick walls and high vaulted ceilings from the 1920"s. Local artist's paintings adorn the wall that changes monthly to support the local community. The cuisine is high quality at a fair price and ranged from Free Range Chicken to fresh seafood and fresh made pasta's and Gourmet Pizza. The Cafe Centro Piano Bar has entertainment seven nights a week during the High Season and the Piano player starts at Seven O'clock. The room is warm and cozy but, elegant as well as charming. We also offer dining on our outdoor veranda along side of Bougainvillea's and lush greenery and beautiful Gardenia.

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LoriVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, live music and service. Love this place

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4.8

4.8 (1001)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Palm Beach Gardens

About the restaurant

Located in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, Voodoo Bayou features unique craft cocktails accompanied with a mouth-watering Cajun & Creole cuisine that will transport you straight to New Orleans. Our Bourbon & Whiskey collection includes over 150 different brands. Perfect for everyone from the bourbon beginner to the whiskey connoisseur. Our mezzanine is the ultimate venue for celebrations and private events! Get ready for buttery biscuits, the best fried chicken in Florida, hurricanes, & so much more!

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Laurie

Dined 5 days ago

We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was amazing, creative, cocktails, and a delicious dessert of beignets. The service was excellent. The music selection was quite good as well. Overall, highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

Rino's

4.7

4.7 (397)

$31 to $50

Italian

Boca Raton

About the restaurant

Rino’s is Boca Raton’s favorite new Italian Ristorante - brought to you by chef Rino Arepa of Ponte Vecchio in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn - Rino’s features superior Italian fare, and live entertainment in a casual chic, upscale setting. From Italy to Brooklyn to Florida, Rino’s is bringing the authentic flavors of Italy and sophisticated style of Boca Raton to your next dining experience.

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CindyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food is always outstanding a Rino’s !! Music delightful and his voice was so wonderful to listen to. Can’t wait to return

Ara

4.7

4.7 (169)

$50 and over

Global, International

Jupiter

About the restaurant

Globally inspired menu infused with Mediterranean roots

Top review

Mary AnneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and great selection of dishes. Valet parking, immediate seating, good menu choices. Everything is fine tuned. It was a Thursday evening and every seat was taken. Beautiful space

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar

4.5

4.5 (1014)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Palm Beach

About the restaurant

Established in 2009, Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar West Palm Beach serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere right on Clematis Avenue. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house-made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, we invite you to enjoy a true taste of Mexico any day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

Top review

Jefferson

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Everything was incredible - from the food to the service.

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4.5

4.5 (34)

$50 and over

Japanese

Boca Raton

About the restaurant

Sunset Sushi is a viral, uniquely extraordinary 12-seat omakase experience by Chef David Bouhadana (founder Sushi by Bou) & Chef Eric Baker (AlleyCat) housed within AlleyCat Izakaya in East Boca Raton.

Sunset Sushi is a warm & welcoming 2-hour, 16-18 course omakase dinner featuring Tokyo style sushi with specialty fresh fish flown in from Japan daily. Loosely translated to, “I'll leave it up to you” the omakase tradition is rooted in the Japanese art of caring for others, a philosophy that defines dining at Sunset Sushi. Enjoy an intimate, thoughtfully curated culinary journey with unparalleled customer service.

We source the highest quality of fresh & seasonal fish daily, so our menu is subject to change.

Sunset Sushi is open for dinner. Omakase takeout available for pickup & delivery.

For Private Event, Catering, Large Groups & other inquiries email info@alleycatboca.com

Top review

Debra

Dined 1 day ago

Great time! Sushi is exceptional! Great atmosphere. Pricey but unique experience. Definitely go back again.

DeLuca's Chophouse

4.4

4.4 (209)

$31 to $50

Italian

Boca Raton

About the restaurant

Welcome to DeLuca's Chophouse, where tradition meets innovation in the heart of South Florida, nestled in beautiful downtown Boca Raton, FL. With an old-school soul and a modern twist, we're on a mission to redefine the classic American chophouse experience while paying homage to beloved Italian-American culinary traditions.

Please note our table limits:
2-3 people - 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
4-5 people - 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
6-7 people - 2 hours
8 people - 2 hours, 15 minutes or at the discretion of manager

Top review

elissaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Waiter was amazing fun vibe great lively atmosphere . Food was delicious and the music was so fun

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Experience

Wagyu Wednesday

FireFin Grill

4.1

4.1 (453)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Palm Beach Gardens

About the restaurant

A Chef Driven Specialty Seafood Restaurant and Craft Cocktail Lounge. Offering a Wide Array of Delicious Seafood, Award Winning Sushi, Fine Aged Steaks and Craft Cocktails. Beautifully Located on the Marina in the Harbour Financial Center on the Northeast Corner of PGA Blvd and Prosperity Farms Rd. Open Six Days a Week with Live Music, Indoor and Outdoor Seating, Nightly Specials & Events, and Happy Hour.

Our Name, FireFin, Comes from the Word Lionfish (Pterois Volitans). The Lionfish is a Non-Native Species to Our Florida Waters. With its Poisonous Fins (FireFin) and Without any Natural Predators, the Lionfish Has Had a Negative Impact on Our Natural Marine Life and Ecosystems. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Encourages All Divers, Anglers and Commercial Harvesters to Remove this Invasive Species.

You’ve Gotta Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em!

Top review

Gabe

Dined 2 days ago

Cool place, good food, great service, right on the water.

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