Guidebook for West Palm Beach
Food Scene
Great for breakfast and lunch. Within 3 minutes from home. Old style dinner type. Simple good food. On Sundays they have special eggs benedict.
Newport Diner
2677 Forest Hill BoulevardGreat for breakfast and lunch. Within 3 minutes from home. Old style dinner type. Simple good food. On Sundays they have special eggs benedict.
Vegan or interested in finally trying it? This happens to be an excellent restaurant. Very dog friendly and the owners are around a lot. Serves wine and specialty teas and great deserts! Not cheap.
45 residents recomanen
Darbster
8020 S Dixie HwyVegan or interested in finally trying it? This happens to be an excellent restaurant. Very dog friendly and the owners are around a lot. Serves wine and specialty teas and great deserts! Not cheap.
Fantastic Cuban food, open 24 hours. In my humble opinion, the only protein you want to eat at a Cuban restaurant is pork or steak, pork being the best. The rice is unreal, with back beans and plantains. I love their breakfast sandwiches. Made to order, I just ask for egg, cheese and bacon, toasted well. Great coffee! Beware, it comes with sugar unless you tell them not to put it in. Colada is expresso with sugar (tiny serving but jet fuel) and cafe con leche is expresso with milk and sugar.
98 residents recomanen
Havana Restaurant
6801 S Dixie HwyFantastic Cuban food, open 24 hours. In my humble opinion, the only protein you want to eat at a Cuban restaurant is pork or steak, pork being the best. The rice is unreal, with back beans and plantains. I love their breakfast sandwiches. Made to order, I just ask for egg, cheese and bacon, toasted well. Great coffee! Beware, it comes with sugar unless you tell them not to put it in. Colada is expresso with sugar (tiny serving but jet fuel) and cafe con leche is expresso with milk and sugar.
Dunkin'
3501 S Dixie HwyBest Indian food in WPB. If you go to the Sunday brunch buffet, be there early, as it has been discovered and it gets very crowed.
Taste of India
7766 Okeechobee BlvdBest Indian food in WPB. If you go to the Sunday brunch buffet, be there early, as it has been discovered and it gets very crowed.
Sushi Jo
319 Belvedere RdGood sushi. I can't walk out of there without spending $50 on myself.
Excellent food at a good price. I like the thai lettuce wraps and the Greek salad with chicken. Noisy at night. Lake Worth is like City Place, dozens of restaurants and bars. Some shops are open at night or on Sundays.
33 residents recomanen
Brogues DownUnder
621 Lake AveExcellent food at a good price. I like the thai lettuce wraps and the Greek salad with chicken. Noisy at night. Lake Worth is like City Place, dozens of restaurants and bars. Some shops are open at night or on Sundays.
Sports bar with to die for baby back ribs with meat falling off the bone. Also excellent are their mahi mahi, which is fresh daily, and their burgers are big and yummy. Great fries. This restaurant is a 3 minute drive from the house.
234 residents recomanen
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
2500 E Atlantic BlvdSports bar with to die for baby back ribs with meat falling off the bone. Also excellent are their mahi mahi, which is fresh daily, and their burgers are big and yummy. Great fries. This restaurant is a 3 minute drive from the house.
Palm Beach is full of good restaurants. This one is very good. Fresh fish, hearty steaks, impeccable service. Very pricey but so nice.
38 residents recomanen
Palm Beach Day Spa
235 Sunrise AvePalm Beach is full of good restaurants. This one is very good. Fresh fish, hearty steaks, impeccable service. Very pricey but so nice.
In the Brazilian Court Hotel, this is my very favorite restaurant in south Florida. It's very expensive but worth it. The brunch is reasonable and a delight. The service is perfect. Seating is indoor and outdoor. I always sit outdoors. I have been thanked several times for taking friends there, even when they were paying!
20 residents recomanen
Cafe Boulud
301 Australian AveIn the Brazilian Court Hotel, this is my very favorite restaurant in south Florida. It's very expensive but worth it. The brunch is reasonable and a delight. The service is perfect. Seating is indoor and outdoor. I always sit outdoors. I have been thanked several times for taking friends there, even when they were paying!
This is Latin flavored "fast-food" chicken and pork place has been a hit with guests. They cook the chicken on huge grills and it's lightly but deliciously seasoned (I think with lemon and garlic). There are 3 locations closer to Chez Holly that are not showing up on the map, so I recommend that when you're ready for some chicken or pork, rice & beans, or combo salad, you just google the locations. They usually have a drive-thru but if you haven't tried them before, you should go inside. They have a sauce & salsa bar that is very good (I particularly like the garlic cilantro dressing & curry mustard).
12 residents recomanen
Pollo Tropical
2298 N Congress AveThis is Latin flavored "fast-food" chicken and pork place has been a hit with guests. They cook the chicken on huge grills and it's lightly but deliciously seasoned (I think with lemon and garlic). There are 3 locations closer to Chez Holly that are not showing up on the map, so I recommend that when you're ready for some chicken or pork, rice & beans, or combo salad, you just google the locations. They usually have a drive-thru but if you haven't tried them before, you should go inside. They have a sauce & salsa bar that is very good (I particularly like the garlic cilantro dressing & curry mustard).
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor mall with dozens of restaurants and shops. Almost all stores and restaurants are chain. Almost all restaurants are good. I have never had a meal at Cheesecake factory that I haven't liked. It's menu is like 25 pages long. It doesn't take reservations and in season everything is super crowded so go in between meal times or be prepared to wait. Off season it's no problem going whenever you want to. Also good is il Bellagio, an Italian restaurant next to a beautiful fountain with water that dances to music. In season, there are concerts on the weekends. Other good restaurants include City Cellar Wine & Bar (takes reservations), Brio (takes reservations), Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Panera Bread (inexpensive), Saito's Japanese steakhouse, Mello Mushroom - the list is endless. There's also a great movie theatre, Muvico (with Imax). Google CityPlace, West Palm Beach and you will find a more complete list of what it has to offer.
426 residents recomanen
CityPlace
Outdoor mall with dozens of restaurants and shops. Almost all stores and restaurants are chain. Almost all restaurants are good. I have never had a meal at Cheesecake factory that I haven't liked. It's menu is like 25 pages long. It doesn't take reservations and in season everything is super crowded so go in between meal times or be prepared to wait. Off season it's no problem going whenever you want to. Also good is il Bellagio, an Italian restaurant next to a beautiful fountain with water that dances to music. In season, there are concerts on the weekends. Other good restaurants include City Cellar Wine & Bar (takes reservations), Brio (takes reservations), Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Panera Bread (inexpensive), Saito's Japanese steakhouse, Mello Mushroom - the list is endless. There's also a great movie theatre, Muvico (with Imax). Google CityPlace, West Palm Beach and you will find a more complete list of what it has to offer.
My place is perfectly situated 1/2 way between Lake Worth and City Place in West Palm Beach. Both have a lot of restaurants and bars and a significant party scene. Lake Worth has a lovely beach with a good restaurant (Benny's on the Beach) on the pier over the water (a must do). Lake Worth is more folksy than City Place. Both venues have great ice cream places.
61 residents recomanen
Lake Worth
My place is perfectly situated 1/2 way between Lake Worth and City Place in West Palm Beach. Both have a lot of restaurants and bars and a significant party scene. Lake Worth has a lovely beach with a good restaurant (Benny's on the Beach) on the pier over the water (a must do). Lake Worth is more folksy than City Place. Both venues have great ice cream places.
Before City Place, Clematis Street was the downtown scene. City Place is on Rosemary Street, which runs north/south; Clematis Street runs east/west and ends at the water on Flagler street where there are piers you can walk out on. At the end of Clematis is E.R. Bradley's Saloon, a good restaurant and bar. But there are plenty of good restaurants from the intersection of Clematis and Rosemary down all the way to the water. Clematis street has more late night clubs.
227 residents recomanen
Clematis Street
Clematis StreetBefore City Place, Clematis Street was the downtown scene. City Place is on Rosemary Street, which runs north/south; Clematis Street runs east/west and ends at the water on Flagler street where there are piers you can walk out on. At the end of Clematis is E.R. Bradley's Saloon, a good restaurant and bar. But there are plenty of good restaurants from the intersection of Clematis and Rosemary down all the way to the water. Clematis street has more late night clubs.
Arts & Culture
Eclectic collection. Small museum. Visitors have told me they were underwhelmed or disappointed. I felt the same way until my brother, an art dealer, pointed out some of it's merits. It's a great couple of hours to see a few famous painting, a sculpture garden, and have lunch. They always have one traveling exhibit.
338 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Norton
1450 S Dixie HwyEclectic collection. Small museum. Visitors have told me they were underwhelmed or disappointed. I felt the same way until my brother, an art dealer, pointed out some of it's merits. It's a great couple of hours to see a few famous painting, a sculpture garden, and have lunch. They always have one traveling exhibit.
Less than 15 minutes away, with free and easy parking, you should see what is showing here. There are multiple venues within the center, but the main stage has big productions like traveling Broadway shows. I like the Kravis a lot because it's not too big and the acoustics are good (unlike the Broward Center for the Performing Arts). You can pre-order and pre-pay for a drink that will be ready for you on intermission. Now that's civilized.
193 residents recomanen
Centre Kravis
701 Okeechobee BlvdLess than 15 minutes away, with free and easy parking, you should see what is showing here. There are multiple venues within the center, but the main stage has big productions like traveling Broadway shows. I like the Kravis a lot because it's not too big and the acoustics are good (unlike the Broward Center for the Performing Arts). You can pre-order and pre-pay for a drink that will be ready for you on intermission. Now that's civilized.
Flagler Museum, also known as Whitehall, is a 55-room mansion open to the public in Palm Beach. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
288 residents recomanen
Museu Henry Morrison Flagler
1 Whitehall WayFlagler Museum, also known as Whitehall, is a 55-room mansion open to the public in Palm Beach. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Shopping
New outlet mall. I go to the Whole Foods there and Chico's for clothes. You can easily google "Palm Beach Outlets," and get a listing of all the stores and restaurants.
194 residents recomanen
AEO Factory Store
New outlet mall. I go to the Whole Foods there and Chico's for clothes. You can easily google "Palm Beach Outlets," and get a listing of all the stores and restaurants.
Essentials
There is one Publix closer but it is not showing up on the map. If you are out west, this is the nicer one.
Publix Super Market at Riverbridge Center
6790 Forest Hill BlvdThere is one Publix closer but it is not showing up on the map. If you are out west, this is the nicer one.
If you are south, this is the Publix you should go to. New and more choices. The closest Publix is not showing up. It is Publix at Greenwood Shopping Center on Congress. It is about 10 minutes from the house.
70 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Lake Worth
214 N Dixie HwyIf you are south, this is the Publix you should go to. New and more choices. The closest Publix is not showing up. It is Publix at Greenwood Shopping Center on Congress. It is about 10 minutes from the house.
Walgreens
6591 Forest Hill BlvdClosest drug store
Closest liquor store. Turn right out of the community, left onto Forest Hill Blvd., and it is almost immediately on your right. 3 minute drive.
Impack Liquors
2561 Forest Hill BlvdClosest liquor store. Turn right out of the community, left onto Forest Hill Blvd., and it is almost immediately on your right. 3 minute drive.
Walmart Supercenter
2765 10th Ave NAbout 5 minutes from my home. Has very good gas pricesl
Entertainment & Activities
It's a bit of a trek, but there is no coastal town that is closer. It is well worth the drive. There are always coupons on line. Plan at least four hours. You will get up close and personal with wild animals which you will view from your car, and you can feed the giraffes.
43 residents recomanen
Lion Country Safari Road
Lion Country Safari RoadIt's a bit of a trek, but there is no coastal town that is closer. It is well worth the drive. There are always coupons on line. Plan at least four hours. You will get up close and personal with wild animals which you will view from your car, and you can feed the giraffes.
Every year for 2 weeks in January, the South Florida Fair takes place. It is huge and everyone goes, young and old, and not just once. The rest of the year it hosts all kinds of shows, such as RV shows, gem shows, gun shows, etc. It also has yesteryear village, which I am not familiar with.
19 residents recomanen
Fira del Sud de Florida
9067 Southern BlvdEvery year for 2 weeks in January, the South Florida Fair takes place. It is huge and everyone goes, young and old, and not just once. The rest of the year it hosts all kinds of shows, such as RV shows, gem shows, gun shows, etc. It also has yesteryear village, which I am not familiar with.
Outdoor concert amphitheatre. See who's playing when you're here. Big names play here. At the South Florida Fairgrounds. Sometimes tickets are available on Groupon.
33 residents recomanen
Coral Sky Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansburys WayOutdoor concert amphitheatre. See who's playing when you're here. Big names play here. At the South Florida Fairgrounds. Sometimes tickets are available on Groupon.