32 E. Atlantic Ave. : Delray Beach, FL 33444 : 561-276-7868
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 Superior service and outstanding eats anchor this comfy bistro; innovative cocktails and fruit-infused liquors, along with homemade desserts, elevate it. The menu changes, but spy on it for items like pan roasted Mississippi Quail stuffed with chorizo, corn and manchego cheese on mashed... More >> |
| Delray Beach |
Bistro, Contemporary |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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4345 N. State Road 7 : Lauderhill, FL 33319 : 954-733-0069
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 Hallelujah for Bangkok Palace, where delicious Thai dishes are made from family recipes. Dont expect goopy pad Thai or the usual lineup of boring curries, because the Kasinpila family makes its curry pastes from scratch and turns out a few dishes you probably havent seen before.... More >> |
| Lauderhill |
Thai |
Delivery, Takeout |
$$ |
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1800 University Drive : Coral Springs, FL 33065 : 954-341-5545
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 This restaurant and brewpub handcrafts their own award-winning beers, like the Black Strap Porter, made with molasses, or the rich and dark Belgian Dubbel. Just 5 bucks will buy you a pint of the freshest brew you're likely to get in all of Broward. This restaurant and brewpub handcrafts their... More >> |
| Coral Springs |
American, Bar Food, Brewery, Brunch, Gastro Pub |
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1440 Ocean Drive : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-673-0044
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 A short Mason jar of slightly warmed chicken liver spread arrives with planks of grilled bread and a slim assortment of pickled vegetables. Gruyère-glazed popovers the color and size of baseball gloves come next. BLT elicits a considerable wow factor before the first course even gets served. A... More >> |
| South Beach |
Steakhouse |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible |
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19999 W. Country Club Drive : Aventura, FL 33180 : 786-279-6600
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 Bourbon Steak is a contemporary American steak house and as such does not serve the style of cuisine traditionally associated with the uppermost echelon of establishments. Yet when à la carte entrée accompaniments include butter-poached lobster tail, grilled foie gras, and roasted... More >> |
| Out of Town |
Contemporary, Steakhouse |
Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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3332 E. Atlantic Blvd. : Pompano Beach, FL 33062 : 954-785-1984
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 Remember Friar Tuck, that rotund disciple of Robin Hood whose proselytizations involved food and booze more often than God? Well, if the goodly Father had found his way from 11th-century England and somehow landed smack in the middle of Pompano Beach, he'd have quit the priesthood and opened... More >> |
| Pompano Beach |
American, Bar Food, Burgers, Gastro Pub, Sandwiches |
Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd. : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 : 954-561-2554
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 With its glittery M on the door, the DJ booth in the kitchen, the polished sheen of silver-and-white marble, and the walls of flat screens pulsing like blue strobes, Café Martorano looks as much strip club as supper club. Lines snake out the doors on weekends, and the wait for a table can be up to ... More >> |
| Beaches |
Italian |
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$$$$ |
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2768 E. Oakland Park Blvd. : Wilton Manors, FL 33306 : 954-565-1148
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 Nearly a quarter-century old and showing no signs of retiring or resting on its leches, Café Seville is as full of surprises as ever, from a soothing potato stuffed tortilla Espanola to a lineup of seafood preparations (trout, merluza, swordfish, salmon, snapper, dolphin,
seafood... More >> |
| Wilton Manors |
Seafood, Small Plates, Spanish |
Family Style, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1818 E. Sunrise Blvd. : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 : 954-765-1950
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 Chef Chris Wilber has a thing for Southwestern flavors chili peppers, roasted corn, black beans, cilantro. But his sensibilities extend to Europe and beyond, as proven by wasabi and ginger marinated beef or Indonesian spiced bison medallions with scotch bonnet blueberry crema. More >> |
| Out of Town |
American, Southwestern |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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9 SE Seventh Ave. : Delray Beach, FL 33483 : 561-278-1913
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 The bubbly, blackened, coal-oven crust is only one reason a good pizza parlor like Carolinas is universally loved. Other considerations go into the mix price, the delectability of salad and antipasti, the availability of decent table wine, the quality of the sauce, the cuteness of... More >> |
| Delray Beach |
Italian, Pizza |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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Miracle Mile : Coral Gables, FL 33134 : 305-443-3003
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 Charlotte?s distinctiveness begins with the eclectic décor: a quaint and quirky collage of patterned wallpaper, floral nosegays, and white ovoid lamps hanging from a high black ceiling. It all fits together to form an utterly charming ambiance. The cuisine weaves a similarly enchanting web, fusing ... More >> |
| South Dade |
Bistro, French |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible |
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1881 SE 17th St. Causeway : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 : 954-759-9950
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 Jeffrey Chodorows famed China Grill waited 20 years to land in Fort Lauderdale, but now that it has, this glitzy pan-Asian fusion eatery is attracting the young and beautiful in droves. From the infused saketinis and Poire cocktails to the giant platters of spareribs, moo shu duck,... More >> |
| Out of Town |
Asian, Asian Fusion, Contemporary, Sushi |
Banquet Facilities, Family Style, Fireplace, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Water View, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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101 Plaza Real : Boca Raton, FL 33432 : 561-395-2675
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 Chops is divided, like all of Caesars Gaul, into three parts. Theres a spiffy mirrored bar room with marble floors and a piano player. The main dining room is a warren of glam-mahogany nooks and crannies brilliantly accommodating the needs of mink-jacketed ladies to be seen,... More >> |
| Boca Raton |
Contemporary, Seafood |
Private Party, Smoking |
$$$$ |
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3400 S. Dixie Highway : West Palm Beach, FL 33405 : 561-659-6776
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 Just when you thought it was over, along comes a diner to restore your faith in this languishing genre. Who knew chi-chi Palm Beach restaurateur Jo Larkie had meat loaf, pot pie, banana splits, blueberry pancakes, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and hot apple pie a la mode in her bag of... More >> |
| West Palm Beach |
Diner |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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7940 Glades Road : Boca Raton, FL 33434 : 561-487-1600
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 City Fish Market is an outpost of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, which also owns Chop?s Lobster Bar in Boca Raton. This Atlanta outfit runs a smooth operation with a come-hither approach: 40 wines under $40 and a menu of the freshest, local, and sustainable seafood available in Broward/Palm... More >> |
| Boca Raton |
American, Contemporary, Seafood |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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4215 N. Federal Highway : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 : 954-561-7300
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 The elder statesman of Italian dining in Broward County, Elia Angelo, has opened the doors to a casual eatery in Oakland Park. The menu is full of affordable tapas, ceviches, pizzas, salads, calzones, and other traditional Italian eats -- and all appear to be crafted with the same attention to... More >> |
| Beaches |
Italian, Pizza, Tapas |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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8020 S. Dixie Highway : West Palm Beach, FL 33405 : 561-586-2622
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 Darbster, a comfortable waterfront eatery in West Palm Beach, is proof that eating vegan can be fun. Executive chef Seth Kirshbaum (Sublime, Da Francesco) leverages a host of meat and dairy substitutes to make a wide-ranging menu of delicious vegan treats. Take the restarant's Buffalo "wings":... More >> |
| West Palm Beach |
Brunch, Eclectic, Health, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
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10 N. Swinton Ave. : Delray Beach, FL 33444 : 561-278-3627
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 The 1950s ? a time when most 12-year-olds were virgins, rock music was as wholesome as Wonder Bread, and the frothy drinks Americans sucked down were not lattes or frappucinos (blackberry-flavored to match their PDAs) but milkshakes. It's hard to imagine unless you were there. Doc's All American... More >> |
| Delray Beach |
American |
Kosher, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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1000 Okeechobee Road : West Palm Beach, FL 33401 : 561-833-6460
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 If you can figure out how to get to the West Palm location (call for directions), breakfast and lunch at this warehouse-district paninoteca are worth a few wrong turns. In addition to the Mama-style breakfast, Dolce offers excellent grilled paninis on ciabbata (Italian meats, grilled vegetables)... More >> |
| West Palm Beach |
Gelato, Italian |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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2822 E. Commercial Blvd. : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4206 : 954-772-4731
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 Fungi, chilies, and squash blossoms; asadero, escargot, and wine reductions. Chef Eduardo de Pria incorporates them all at his award-winning gourmet restaurant, a celebration of native Mexican ingredients and European technique. Pria's daily specials change often, and might include tantalizing... More >> |
| Beaches |
Fine Dining, Mexican |
Banquet Facilities, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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7461 N. Federal Highway : Boca Raton, FL 33487 : 561-241-0400
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 The third in the trio of stellar Asian fusion/sushi/Thai restaurants opened by Tammy Grayson and company (Lemon Grass in Delray Beach and Sushi Thai in Boca Raton are the others), this may be our favorite. As with its siblings, Grayson is selling upscale atmosphere, lovely presentation, and... More >> |
| Boca Raton |
Asian Fusion, Japanese, Sushi, Thai |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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225 Clematis St. : West Palm Beach, FL 33401 : 561-833-3330
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 The first week they opened in downtown West Palm Beach, the staff at Forte di Asprinio reported that a table of customers had spent $25,000 on dinner and tipped the waiter another five grand. But you dont have to spend like Imelda Marcos on Ritalin to get a good meal here. In fact,... More >> |
| West Palm Beach |
Bar Food, Contemporary, Italian, Wine Bar |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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4141 NE Second Ave. : Miami, FL 33137 : 305-572-2901
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 Fratelli Lyon serves fare that is really, honestly, literally just like the kind you find in Italy. Heck, many of the products here come from the boot, including olive oil, salumi, Italian DOP cheeses, heirloom legumes, and wines from boutique vintners. And what isn't shipped from overseas is... More >> |
| Out of Town |
Contemporary, Italian |
Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$$ |
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398 NW N. River Drive : Miami, FL 33128 : 305-375-0765
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 Overlooking the Miami River, this indoor/outdoor restaurant serves fresh fish dishes and family hospitality courtesy of father-son team Esteban Jr. and Luis Garcia. Choose blackboard specialties or house favorites such as lemon-flavored grilled grouper or blackened or breaded preparations of... More >> |
| Out of Town |
Seafood |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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3145 Commodore Plaza : Coconut Grove, FL 33133 : 305-444-7878
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 Georges Eric Farge's frenetic personality is familiar to anyone who has had the pleasure of dining at Le Bouchon du Grove, where he held court as chef, partner, and dining room trouvère. His infectious spirit nowadays permeates his own eponymous restaurant. George's keeps menu items to a m... More >> |
| Out of Town |
Bistro, French |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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