Guidebook for Palm Beach Gardens
Food Scene
Café Chardonnay
4533 PGA Boulevard Romantic dinner spot for special occasions.
Our go-to spot for Mexican. Excellent street-style food, with quality and fresh ingredients. Fresh, delicious, and affordable!
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Taco Chula
10800 N Military TrlOur go-to spot for Mexican. Excellent street-style food, with quality and fresh ingredients. Fresh, delicious, and affordable!
Happy hour! If you like HIGH QUALITY SUSHI (and affordable) and happy hour, this place is a must. Hugely popular in the community. Can get quite busy- but well worth it! If you choose to go outside of happy hour, it is a nice quiet and cozy restaurant. Food is fresh and high quality.
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant
7100 Fairway DrHappy hour! If you like HIGH QUALITY SUSHI (and affordable) and happy hour, this place is a must. Hugely popular in the community. Can get quite busy- but well worth it! If you choose to go outside of happy hour, it is a nice quiet and cozy restaurant. Food is fresh and high quality.
FISHERMAN STEW; This is their signature dish and it is out of this world. It comes loaded with fresh seafood and diced potatoes; so go there with an appetite, but watch out! It's served piping hot! Atmosphere is comfortable and popular among locals, but not a loud environment. No live music. If that's your scene, a quick walk down the street is Square Grouper and Guanabana's!
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Schooners
1001 N Hwy A1AFISHERMAN STEW; This is their signature dish and it is out of this world. It comes loaded with fresh seafood and diced potatoes; so go there with an appetite, but watch out! It's served piping hot! Atmosphere is comfortable and popular among locals, but not a loud environment. No live music. If that's your scene, a quick walk down the street is Square Grouper and Guanabana's!
I've lived in the area for 3 years now, and I go here once every few months. I get something different every time and I'm truly impressed with how delicious each dish is.It's a cozy nook, hugely popular among locals. Gets very busy-- haven't really figured out a slow time during their lunch or dinner service. But it's okay because service is always perfect; friendly and attentive. There are so many options too and the ingredients are so fresh.
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Captain Charlie's Reef Grill
12846 US-1I've lived in the area for 3 years now, and I go here once every few months. I get something different every time and I'm truly impressed with how delicious each dish is.It's a cozy nook, hugely popular among locals. Gets very busy-- haven't really figured out a slow time during their lunch or dinner service. But it's okay because service is always perfect; friendly and attentive. There are so many options too and the ingredients are so fresh.
BEST MEDITERRANEAN COMFORT FOOD. My half-Turkish partner and I have struggled to find a fresh, quality Med-style restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens. We were SO pleased after we tried this place. We've probably ordered from here a dozen+ times and it's always been excellent. The restaurant is ideal for take-away or delivery; more of a fast-food restaurant than a sit-down experience with a waiter(ess). Although there is seating inside. 100% of the time we order; shrimp pita, beef/lamb pita, greek salad, lentil soup x 2, and greek fries.
Souvlaki Fast Palm Beach Gardens
8910 N Military TrlBEST MEDITERRANEAN COMFORT FOOD. My half-Turkish partner and I have struggled to find a fresh, quality Med-style restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens. We were SO pleased after we tried this place. We've probably ordered from here a dozen+ times and it's always been excellent. The restaurant is ideal for take-away or delivery; more of a fast-food restaurant than a sit-down experience with a waiter(ess). Although there is seating inside. 100% of the time we order; shrimp pita, beef/lamb pita, greek salad, lentil soup x 2, and greek fries.
Nothing flashy or exuberant about this cozy and peaceful traditional Thai restaurant. A humble dining room, with delicious food and excellent service. Good take-away option.
One Thai Restaurant
4232 Northlake BlvdNothing flashy or exuberant about this cozy and peaceful traditional Thai restaurant. A humble dining room, with delicious food and excellent service. Good take-away option.
I have only ever done take away at this restaurant; but it's always perfect. I always get the vegetarian pho and John's gets the steak pho. I have noticed that their dining room can get quite busy around dinner time, and they get just as much of a dinner rush with take-out orders. It's very popular in the community! The hostess' here are so sweet and very attentive.
Vietnamese Express Cafe
421 Northlake BlvdI have only ever done take away at this restaurant; but it's always perfect. I always get the vegetarian pho and John's gets the steak pho. I have noticed that their dining room can get quite busy around dinner time, and they get just as much of a dinner rush with take-out orders. It's very popular in the community! The hostess' here are so sweet and very attentive.
I'm from Maryland/Virginia where Pho and Hot Pot is a STANDARD. I've had some serious trouble finding a location in south Florida, and FINALLY found the one! John and I discovered this cozy spot earlier this year, and we go once a week now. It's the real deal. Fresh, authentic and so delicious!
Pho and Hot Pot
826 Park AveI'm from Maryland/Virginia where Pho and Hot Pot is a STANDARD. I've had some serious trouble finding a location in south Florida, and FINALLY found the one! John and I discovered this cozy spot earlier this year, and we go once a week now. It's the real deal. Fresh, authentic and so delicious!
Don't be confused by the unusual exterior; attached to a roadside 'Camelot Motor Lodge'? Quite odd, yet it's strangely picturesque. But once you get inside the restaurant, it's quite a striking difference from the outside. Modern and tastefully eclectic.. quiet and cozy interior, with a delicious menu and beautiful dish presentation to match. Reasonably priced too!
Asian Street Sushi Thai Bar
1000 U.S. 1Don't be confused by the unusual exterior; attached to a roadside 'Camelot Motor Lodge'? Quite odd, yet it's strangely picturesque. But once you get inside the restaurant, it's quite a striking difference from the outside. Modern and tastefully eclectic.. quiet and cozy interior, with a delicious menu and beautiful dish presentation to match. Reasonably priced too!
Charming French bakery and café. Serves a variety of authentic Parisian cuisine options plus some American standards. I've only been here once for lunch, and I was delightfully impressed with the quality of food. The staff here is inviting and attentive. I got the Salade niçoise and the grilled vegetable sandwich; and both were delicious. It is a breakfast/lunch spot as they close by 5:30. I
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Paris In Town®
11460 US-1Charming French bakery and café. Serves a variety of authentic Parisian cuisine options plus some American standards. I've only been here once for lunch, and I was delightfully impressed with the quality of food. The staff here is inviting and attentive. I got the Salade niçoise and the grilled vegetable sandwich; and both were delicious. It is a breakfast/lunch spot as they close by 5:30. I
This is John's favorite go-to spot for cocktails and oysters. I would consider it sophisticated, but not quite fine-dining. Either way, jeans and flip flops are a no-go here. It's pricey, but worth it if you're celebrating a special occasion. It has a nice path that leads to an outdoor bar near the Intracoastal. Self-parking is limited so either catch an Uber or anticipate on using their Valet service. I highly recommend the heirloom and burrata salad.
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the River House
2373 PGA BoulevardThis is John's favorite go-to spot for cocktails and oysters. I would consider it sophisticated, but not quite fine-dining. Either way, jeans and flip flops are a no-go here. It's pricey, but worth it if you're celebrating a special occasion. It has a nice path that leads to an outdoor bar near the Intracoastal. Self-parking is limited so either catch an Uber or anticipate on using their Valet service. I highly recommend the heirloom and burrata salad.
Tapas-style small/shareable plates is their MO. The tab can add up fast here, but the quality is worth it. Everything we ordered was so good.
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Avocado Grill
125 Datura StTapas-style small/shareable plates is their MO. The tab can add up fast here, but the quality is worth it. Everything we ordered was so good.
Full Disclosure: This place is 100% vegan and prices are outrageously high. But the food is thoughtfully crafted, nutritious and tasty. A lunch/dinner restaurant with a 'Brunch' menu... but not a 'bottomless brunch' atmosphere by any stretch of the imagination. Table service or take-away
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Christopher's Kitchen
4783 PGA BoulevardFull Disclosure: This place is 100% vegan and prices are outrageously high. But the food is thoughtfully crafted, nutritious and tasty. A lunch/dinner restaurant with a 'Brunch' menu... but not a 'bottomless brunch' atmosphere by any stretch of the imagination. Table service or take-away
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect waterfront bar/restaurant. Truly, the only one of it's kind in Palm Beach County. Right across the water from the Jupiter Lighthouse, the view is just so perfect. It is a fun venue, it draws crowds of all ages 21-80. Everybody is there to have a good time. There's a main bar, and two bars on the perimeter of the property. First come, first serve tables scattered near the seawall. A staircase that lets customers go wade in water, if they choose. Most don't actually go swimming, just put their feet in.. but I've seen a few go for it. Usually one opening artist and a headliner each night. Check out their website for a schedule of set times. https://squaregrouper.net/
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Square Grouper Tiki Bar Jupiter Inlet
1111 Love StPerfect waterfront bar/restaurant. Truly, the only one of it's kind in Palm Beach County. Right across the water from the Jupiter Lighthouse, the view is just so perfect. It is a fun venue, it draws crowds of all ages 21-80. Everybody is there to have a good time. There's a main bar, and two bars on the perimeter of the property. First come, first serve tables scattered near the seawall. A staircase that lets customers go wade in water, if they choose. Most don't actually go swimming, just put their feet in.. but I've seen a few go for it. Usually one opening artist and a headliner each night. Check out their website for a schedule of set times. https://squaregrouper.net/
This doubles as a 100% outdoor restaurant and music venue. Music in evenings. John and I usually motor over in our outboard, and tie-up at their first come, first-serve dock on the weekends. The food is good quality, considering the cost. Guacamole isn't on the menu, but the last few times we've been, the cooks made it happen and it was great. For the tropical atmosphere and foliage that shades this outdoor restaurant, I suggest getting at least one of their cocktails 'Lime in The Coconut' ~~ light on the coconut, extra lime~~. It's super refreshing and a nice treat from the Florida heat! Also beautiful during rainy days, totally covered but beautiful unobstructed views of Intracoastal.
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Guanabanas Restaurant
960 N Hwy A1AThis doubles as a 100% outdoor restaurant and music venue. Music in evenings. John and I usually motor over in our outboard, and tie-up at their first come, first-serve dock on the weekends. The food is good quality, considering the cost. Guacamole isn't on the menu, but the last few times we've been, the cooks made it happen and it was great. For the tropical atmosphere and foliage that shades this outdoor restaurant, I suggest getting at least one of their cocktails 'Lime in The Coconut' ~~ light on the coconut, extra lime~~. It's super refreshing and a nice treat from the Florida heat! Also beautiful during rainy days, totally covered but beautiful unobstructed views of Intracoastal.
This is a nice people-watching spot with a nice second-floor terrace overlooking the resort pool. Good food and drinks, but expect resort-prices. From most of our experiences here, the service behind the bar is far better than the service you'll get on the patio lounge chairs, outside on the terrace. The bartenders are very attentative and friendly, but the cocktail waitresses seem a bit inexperienced and aloof. Sometimes we find it easier to open a tab at the bar and take our drinks out to the terrace ourselves.
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iBAR
400 Avenue of the ChampionsThis is a nice people-watching spot with a nice second-floor terrace overlooking the resort pool. Good food and drinks, but expect resort-prices. From most of our experiences here, the service behind the bar is far better than the service you'll get on the patio lounge chairs, outside on the terrace. The bartenders are very attentative and friendly, but the cocktail waitresses seem a bit inexperienced and aloof. Sometimes we find it easier to open a tab at the bar and take our drinks out to the terrace ourselves.
Another one of John's favorites. Marketed as a local-knowledge, private members-only lounge. No bouncer, but when you enter, the bartender will ask for your membership card or who referred you. I believe a "membership" costs $10 cash for one year, and gives you access to their slot machines, pool table (coin-operated), bar, musical guests, etc.. It's a small, cozy and clean establishment and the managers and bartenders take pride in their work. Attentive bartenders. No kitchen or bar food here though, folks.
The Spot
10800 N Military TrlAnother one of John's favorites. Marketed as a local-knowledge, private members-only lounge. No bouncer, but when you enter, the bartender will ask for your membership card or who referred you. I believe a "membership" costs $10 cash for one year, and gives you access to their slot machines, pool table (coin-operated), bar, musical guests, etc.. It's a small, cozy and clean establishment and the managers and bartenders take pride in their work. Attentive bartenders. No kitchen or bar food here though, folks.
Entertainment & Activities
Honestly, since we moved to Palm Beach Gardens and found this Cinepolis location... we haven't been back to regular movie theaters since. Check out their website for showtimes, as they have specials and discounts throughout the week. Usually evening and weekend showings are much pricier, but honestly we don't go to the movies often and think the experience is worth the splurge! It's fun, comfortable, and romantic.
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
201 US-1Honestly, since we moved to Palm Beach Gardens and found this Cinepolis location... we haven't been back to regular movie theaters since. Check out their website for showtimes, as they have specials and discounts throughout the week. Usually evening and weekend showings are much pricier, but honestly we don't go to the movies often and think the experience is worth the splurge! It's fun, comfortable, and romantic.
Check the community website; but every few weekends or so, the city center of Abacoa will shut down through-traffic for street vendors and live music... just because. Different themes and causes... we've seen an Oktoberfest event, Motorcycle event, St. Patrick's Day event. Beer tents, food, local vendors. It's usually small but something to-do. http://www.downtownabacoa.com/
Abacoa Amphitheatre
1267 Main StCheck the community website; but every few weekends or so, the city center of Abacoa will shut down through-traffic for street vendors and live music... just because. Different themes and causes... we've seen an Oktoberfest event, Motorcycle event, St. Patrick's Day event. Beer tents, food, local vendors. It's usually small but something to-do. http://www.downtownabacoa.com/
Shopping
This is the BEST thrift store location in south Florida, hands down. and I can say that because I have been to every Goodwill location on the east coast of Florida between south Miami and Stuart, FL. I am a regular at this location, and I cannot believe the treasures I've found. I have found Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Potterybarn, Pier 1, loads of unique vintage items, and equally as many brand new, unused items from stores like Homegoods. For clothing, pocket books, and purses, I've found Lululemon, Gucci, Kate Spade, Coach, Yves Saint Laurent, James Perse, Anthropologie.
Goodwill Palm Beach Gardens Boutique/Vintage Shoppe & Donation Center
4224 Northlake BlvdThis is the BEST thrift store location in south Florida, hands down. and I can say that because I have been to every Goodwill location on the east coast of Florida between south Miami and Stuart, FL. I am a regular at this location, and I cannot believe the treasures I've found. I have found Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Potterybarn, Pier 1, loads of unique vintage items, and equally as many brand new, unused items from stores like Homegoods. For clothing, pocket books, and purses, I've found Lululemon, Gucci, Kate Spade, Coach, Yves Saint Laurent, James Perse, Anthropologie.