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Yelp ranks the 25 best restaurants and eateries in Palm Beach County
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Yelp ranks the 25 best restaurants and eateries in Palm Beach County

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Feeling hungry and don’t know where to eat?

No problem, Bark It made your decision 10 times easier. Crowdsourced review company brings together Yelp Elites, the most trusted and active community members Exclusive list of Palm Beach County restaurants.

Yelp considered a number of factors in its rankings “including total volume and review ratings” given by these elite members last year.

Palm Beach Post reporter Eddie Ritz and old food and dining reporter Liz Balmaseda We’ve already tasted many of the places on this list.

See if your favorite spots are among the ’25 Best Places to Eat in Palm Beach County’ and discover new flavors right in your own backyard.

1. Blackbird Modern Asia

Partners behind popular Papichulo Tacos have opened Blackbird Modern Asia Just around the corner from their Taquería.

Sharing the menu with classics like sweet and sour pork, Peking duck and beef and broccoli are twisty dishes like General Tso’s alligator, bagel Rangoon bites with all the spices, and smoked brisket “burnt ends” fried rice.

Some culinary talent can be expected here too. Szechuan ribs, for example, emerge tableside from under a smoky glass cloche. -Liz Balmaseda

1511 N. Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, 561-589-7505, BlackbirdModernAsian.com.

Read more about Blackbird Modern Asia: New: Chic Chinese-inspired restaurant with tweaked modern menu opens in Palm Beach County

2. Little Moir’s Food Hut

Little Moir‘s Food Shack is one of the numerous culinary endeavors of the family-owned and operated business. Little Moir’s other restaurants include Hibiscus Street Catering and Leftovers Cafe, which are also on the list. Some of the star dishes on their menu include sweet potato crust and panko fried oysters. Based on Yelp reviews.

103 US-1 D3, Jupiter, FL 33477, (561) 741-3626, littlemoirsjupiter.com

3. Aioli

Open for breakfast and lunch (and offering take-out meals), Aioli’s core menu hasn’t changed much since it opened in 2014.

Homemade buttermilk biscuits with ingredients such as bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese with homemade breakfast sausage, egg frittata, fontina cheese, arugula and citrus aioli on a toasted homemade croissant; turkey and brie with homemade walnut raisins; roast beef and cheddar cheese on homemade ciabatta, roasted tomato aioli and more, owner Michael Hackman said, “these are items we felt accomplished from day one.” -Eddie Ritz

7434 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 366-7741, aioliwpb.com

Read more about aioli: Popular West Palm cafe/bakery celebrates its 10-year rise from empty Blockbuster to fabulous sourdough

4. Father

In addition to the setting and atmosphere, regulars love the restaurant’s reliable menu items. Some of these dishes appeared on the restaurant’s original menu in 2000, says Dada partner Scott Frielich of the restaurant group Sub-Culture. He points to Dada’s antipasto platter, grilled Brie platter, and jumbo lump crab cake appetizers as examples. -Liz Balmaseda

Dada will be owned by Yelp in 2022The 100 Best Places to Eat in the USA” list.

52 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444, (561) 330-3232, sub-culture.org

Read more about Dada: New: Iconic restaurant turns 22 and celebrates with 22-cent mojitos in Palm Beach County

5. Buccan

At first, Buccan branded itself a “progressive American grill,” but as busy months turned into years, the restaurant’s culinary approach defied such classifications. It reflects Conley’s culinary moods, memories, and fascination, meandering from his childhood in New England to his travels to cities as far away as Lima, Bahia, Singapore, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Tokyo; He spent months here in 2003 while opening a restaurant. celebrity chef Todd Englishhis mentor.

At Buccan, these inspirations manifested themselves in dishes on Conley’s ever-changing menu that became instant Palm Beach favorites. Locals raved about street food entrees like zig-zagging braised oxtail-stuffed empanadas with Peruvian ají amarillo cream and crispy sausage panini bites made even more decadent with the sigh of molten Gruyère. (Yes, the handmade pies and crispy sausages were popular back then, and they continue to draw fans. The fact that they’re still on the menu is a rarity for Conley, who is known for removing menu items when they become too popular. It’s his way of keeping the menu fresh.) -Liz Balmaseda

350 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, (561) 833-3450buccanpalmbeach.com

Read more about Buccan: Buccan at 10: How chef Clay Conley’s bistro became a new Palm Beach icon.

6. El Camino – West Palm Beach

El Camino opened its West Palm Beach location in 2022, after the taquería and bar conquered Delray Beach.

The essence of the food and beverage menus will remain true to El Camino’s distinctive street food flavors. That means dishes like ancho-glazed pork belly tacos with pineapple slaw and spicy peanut butter, octopus a la plancha with salsa pipian and charred cauliflower, tamales garnished with braised pork and drizzled with crema and farm veggie fajitas with all the fixings. For dessert, there’s coconut tres leches and Nutella tart.

There’s also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, from craft beers to more than a dozen margaritas, specialty cocktails, and sipping tequilas and appetizers. -Liz Balmaseda

700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 232 West Palm Beach, FL 3340(561) 668-2929, elcaminowestpalmbeach.com

7. Driftwood

Driftwood’s menu highlights locally produced foods and unique items like lionfish ceviche. Entrees ranging in price from $16 to $30 include rock shrimp and grits, local swordfish, grilled octopus and smoked short ribs. Driftwood combines comfort food and gourmet ingredients, as in chicken and dumplings. There is a full bar serving handcrafted cocktails and a wide selection of spirits. -Jeff Ostrowski, former Palm Beach Post reporter

2005 S Federal Hwy Boynton Beach, FL 33435,(561) 733-4782, driftwoodboynton.com

Read more about Driftwood: Local Bites: Driftwood bar delights local food lovers

8. Drift

10 N Ocean Blvd Delray Beach, FL 33483, (561) 274-3289, opalcollection.com

9. Henry’s Palm Beach

229 Royal Poinciana Road Palm Beach, FL 33480, (561) 206-1896, thebreakers.com

10. Leftovers Cage

451 University Boulevard Jupiter, FL 33458, (561) 627-6030, littlemoirsjupiter.com

11. Death by Pizza

Pies featuring Detroit-style pizza with sourdough crust Death by Pizza The bars in Delray Beach have become some of the most sought-after in all of South Florida. With regular changes to weekly specials, the shop always ups the wow factor. -Eddie Ritz

528 NE 2nd St Delray Beach, FL 33483, (561) 666-9111, deathbypizzadelray.com

Read more about Death by Pizza: Delray Beach pizzeria’s Death by Pizza pie has burnt bacon ends

12. Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza

Special offers highlight longtime New England favorites like Ah-Beetz’s sauce-free white pies. Some, like broccoli and garlic, are made extra creamy with the addition of ricotta cheese. Others, like oyster apizzas, are finished with nothing more than oregano, garlic, olive oil, Pecorino Romano, some mozzarella, and New England-sourced oysters that arrive fresh a few times a week and are shucked in-house every day. – Nicole Danna, Special to Palm Beach Post

15200 Jog Rd Unit A3 Delray Beach, FL 33446(561) 908-2466, https://ah-beetz.com/

Read more about Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza: The pizza manufacturer, which is the center of attention across the country, opened its 2nd store in West Palm, with new ones to come.

13. Wine Room Kitchen and Bar

411 E Atlantic Ave Ste C Delray Beach, FL 33483(561) 243-9463, thewineroomonline.com

14. Chris’s Tavern

6338 Lantana Rd Lake Worth, FL 33463, (561) 964-4233, https://christaverna.com/

15. Biles

105 S Narcissus Ave Ste 130 West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (561) 323-7007, sassafraswpb.com

16. PapiChulo Tacos – Jupiter

Papichulo’s Royal Palm Beach menu, consisting of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, Same as Jupiter: Street-style Mexican bites in the form of tacos (10 varieties), quesadillas, nachos and other small plates. There are heartier dishes like chicken mole, smoked short ribs, and churrasco, as well as desserts like Mexican-inspired donut filling and caramel flan. Add to that fresh juices, Mexican sodas, and a full cocktail bar (serving seven varieties of margaritas, Modelo Especial on draft, and other popular sips). -Liz Balmaseda

1556 US-1 Tequesta, FL 33469, (561) 250-7274, papichulotacos.com

More about Papichulo Tacos: Restaurant openings: Papichulo Tacos opens to Royal Palm Beach

17. Berry Fresh Cafe

3755 Military Trl Jupiter, FL 33458, (561) 401-5693, berryfresh.cafe

18. Kaluz – Wellington

2025 Wellington Green Dr Wellington, FL 33414, (561) 784-5500, kaluzrestaurant.com

19. Seafood Bar at The Breakers

1 S County Rd Palm Beach, FL 33480, (877) 724-3188, thebreakers.com

20. Chicken and Pig

2151 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431(561) 466-9266, thehenhog.com

21. Lucky Shuck

1116 Love St Jupiter, FL 33477, (561) 532-3331, luckyshuckjupiter.com

Read more about Lucky Shuck: Celebrate National Oyster Day in Palm Beach County with specials and a cook-off

22. Lingonberry Priory and Bakery

Lingonberry Roastery & Bakery has opened a smaller location of its Palm Beach Gardens-based store in the shops in the Gardens East Plaza. The new store features a wide range of coffees offering unique tastes and aromas from different countries, from Ethiopia to Kenya, Brazil to Colombia, Panama to Guatemala, each prepared from beans roasted in-house. – Nicole Danna, Special to Palm Beach Post

4258 Northlake Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410(561) 323-4680, lingonberrycafe.com

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23. Bella Amici Pizzeria & Restaurante

7491 N Federal Hwy C13 Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) 852-9290, bellaamiciboca.com

24. Tropical Smokehouse

If you are not familiar Tropical SmokehouseChef and owner Rick Mace describes their style of barbecue as “uniquely Florida”; It uses plenty of local ingredients and incorporates some cooking styles and influences from Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. -Eddie Ritz

3815 S Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 323-2573, Yemektropical.com

Read more about Tropical Smokehouse: New Tropical Smokehouse West Palm restaurant may satisfy students’ barbecue cravings

25. Delray Sands Resort

Promising a “Coastal Florida Dining Experience to Remember,” Latitudes offers fresh coastal cuisine, modern mixology, and warm hospitality along the Atlantic Ocean. From early morning until late at night, you can sample culinary delights, including the luxurious chef’s seafood bar. -Eddie Ritz

Read more about Delray Sands Resort: The 14 best beach restaurants in Boynton, Delray Beach, Boca Raton

2809 S Ocean Blvd Highland Beach, FL 33487, (561) 278-6241, opalcollection.com

Ashley Ferrer is a journalist. Palm Beach PostPart of the USA TODAY Florida Network. Support our journalism. Subscribe today.