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Downtown West Palm Beach Restaurants – A Neighborhood Guide

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Downtown West Palm Beach Restaurant Guide

Whether you’re visiting West Palm Beach for a day or for a week, let our neighborhood guide to Downtown West Palm Beach Restaurants help you discover the best locally-owned establishments…no chain restaurants on this list and no bars either. Downtown West Palm Beach certainly isn’t lacking in drinking establishments, but that’s another list for another day.

Avocado Grill | coastal farm to table | $$$

small plates and signature libations – save room for the nutella-avocado mousse!
reservations recommended
125 Datura Street
561-623-0822

Batch | new southern kitchen & tap | $$

think macaroni & cheese, shrimp ‘n grits, chicken ‘n waffles
223 Clematis Street
561-708-0000

The Blind Monk | tapas bar | $$

named one of the top 25 wine bars in the country by travel & leisure!
410 Evernia Street, suite 107
561-833-3605

The Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill | grill & beer garden | $$

carnivores and beer lovers…this one’s for you!
209 6th Street
561-812-2336

Crema | thai rolled ice cream | $

fun to watch, delicious to eat
310 S. Dixie
561-328-3561

Dr. Limon | peruvian ceviche bar | $$

experience Peruvian food at it’s best!
533 Clematis Street
561-781-5577

Elisabettas | Italian | $$$

house-made pastas with a gorgeous waterfront view
185 Banyan Boulevard
561-342-6699

Field of Greens | salads, sandwiches & juice | $

healthy, fresh & fast!
412 Clematis Street
561-820-2465

Fiwe | caribbean | $$

authentic Caribbean cuisine and steel drums during Sunday brunch!
410 Evernia Street, suite 108
561-248-2065

Ganache Bakery | bakery | $

the best rum cakes, key lime pie and desserts in town. The owner was the runner-up on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship!
306 S. Dixie
561-507-5082

Hullabaloo | italian gastropub | $$

don’t miss the retro-airstream trailer on the back patio!
517 Clematis Street
561-833-1033
reservations recommended for dinner

Inch & Ounces | vietnamese | $

Casual, street food, fabulous!
400 Clematis Street
561-855-7028

Johan’s Joe | swedish coffeehouse & cafe | $

not your typical coffee shop…sleek & elegant with traditional swedish pastries
401 S. Dixie
561-808-5090

Kabuki | asian fusion | $$

sushi and thai dishes in a sleek, contemporary setting
308 Clematis Street
561-833-6349

Kapow Noodle Bar | southeast asian | $$

modern takes on classic southeast asian dishes
519 Clematis Street
561-246-3827

Leila | middle eastern | $$

beautiful outdoor patio with belly dancing on the weekends!
120 S. Dixie
561-659-7373
reservations recommended for dinner

Loic Bakery Cafe & Bar | french bakery | $

satisfy your sweet tooth with house-made pastries, croissants and breads that taste as good as they look!
480 Hibiscus Street, unit 116
561-570-1427

Lynora’s | italian | $$

house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas
207 Clematis Street
561-899-3117

Makeb’s | bagels | $

real new york style bagels!
401 S. Olive Avenue
561-651-7444

Mediterranean Market & Deli | mediterranean market & deli | $

great for takeout! small, family-owned, authentic…since 1972
327 5th Street
561-659-4050

Meraki Juice Kitchen | juice bar & vegan cafe | $

organic, plant-based cuisine
328 Fern Street
561-508-6640

Paneterie | european bakery cafe | $

fast casual with fresh-baked pastries, coffee, savory breakfast & lunch…macarons anyone?
205 Clematis
561-223-2992

Paris Bakery & Cafe | french | $

popular for le frunche (French brunch)
212 S. Olive
561-820-9281

Pistache | french bistro | $$$

named best french restaurant in palm beach and broward counties!
101 N. Clematis Street
561-833-5090
reservations recommended

The Regional | southern | $$$

chef lindsay autry was a finalist on bravo’s top chef!
651 Okeechobee Boulevard
561-557-6460

Restoration Hardware | rooftop restaurant | $$$

great for brunch!
560 Okeechobee Boulevard
561-804-6826

Ristorante Santucci | italian | $$$

sleek, authentic, italian fine dining
610 Clematis Street
561-337-2532
reservations recommended

Rivales Taqueria| mexican | $

ranked one of the best tacos in the county!
106 N. Olive Avenue
561-345-3737

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar | mexican | $$

make sure to order the tableside guacamole!
224 Clematis Street
561-650-1001

Salento Coffee | coffee | $
family owned Colombian coffee shop with Latin American pastries
120 S. Dixie Highway
561-841-6138

Sassafras | modern southern | $$

105 S. Narcissus Avenue
561-323-7007

Sloan’s | ice cream | $

delicious ice cream and a must-see bathroom!
112 S. Clematis Street
561-833-4303

Spruzzo at The Ben Hotel | rooftop bar | $$$

the best place to enjoy a cocktail with a view
251 N. Narcissus Avenue
561-655-4001

Subculture Coffee | coffee bar & cafe | $

neighborhood coffee shop & cafe
509 Clematis Street
561-318-5142

Treehouse at Canopy Hotel | rooftop bar | $$
380 Trinity Place
561-655-0404

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Venturing outside of downtown West Palm Beach? We have more delicious, historic neighborhoods to explore within 5 minutes of downtown.

Historic Neighborhoods – 5 minutes south of downtown West Palm Beach along S. Dixie  Highway

  • Belle & Maxwell’s – creative menu using local ingredients
  • Cholo Soy Cocina – the best tacos in town!
  • Grandview Public Market – South Florida’s first food hall!
  • Grato – sister restaurant of the famous Buccan on Palm Beach
  • Havana – best Cuban food in town!
  • Kitchen – owned by Tiger Woods former personal chef
  • Maison Carlos – tiny, hidden gem for a nice quiet dinner!
  • Nomad@SeanRush – design store and wine bar in 1…prepare to be WOWED!
  • Rhythm Cafe – an old pharmacy transformed into a delicious dining destination
  • Table 26 – lobster mac & cheese anyone?
  • Tropical Smokehouse – Florida BBQ at it’s best

$ – cheap eats!
$$ – won’t break the bank
$$$ – worth the splurge!

PS – If you’d like a local to show you around town and take you to the best locally-owned, off-the-beaten path restaurants, make reservations for a West Palm Beach Food Tour. It’s a delicious and entertaining way to learn about West Palm Beach with generous tastings from 5 off-the-beaten path, locally owned restaurants. You’ll meet chefs, taste a dish that’s been featured on the Food Network, enjoy tropical fruit show & tell, admire colorful street art and hear crazy stories about our past.

updated 1/10/22