Looking to spice up your dining experience this summer? Palm Beach County is buzzing with new restaurants that offer diverse cuisines and atmospheres. Find your niche in these popular spots as we highlight passionate chefs, unique menus, and creative atmospheres in the following list of 10 newly opened restaurants in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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1. Nimo
NiMo, a Coastal Mediterranean concept by Feal Hospitality, opened in February 2024 in Tequesta, Florida. The menu follows after the bond and journey of culinary duo, Chef Niven Patel and Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar, who grew up in the Mediterranean. The menu also shows its ability to shift over to Italian cuisine, showcasing the roots of Chef Niven’s time in Florence. All Feal Hospitality restaurants shine for their ability to produce fresh ingredients and local vendors, including items from their own farm. The restaurant itself features an open kitchen, centered with a 360 degree bar, extending to the exterior covered patio.
2.Harry’s
Harry’s, classically known as Harry’s NYC, was brought to the heart of West Palm Beach, City Place, in June 2023 by owner, Peter Poulakakos. This restaurant aims to maintain the essence of the original New York City location, with a fresh approach to the bar and dining room designs. This method extends to the cuisine, as Chef Joseph Mallol built a menu that maintains the authenticity of the New York menu, while incorporating ingredients from local vendors. The modern design, complete with a spacious bar and inviting patio, embraces the future while maintaining our commitment to timeless values.
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3. Masala Mantra
Described as a unique take on Indian street food, Masala Mantra has recently opened in Royal Palm Beach, as the first family owned location. Masala Mantra distinguishes itself through its modern twist on traditional dishes, as well as the conceptualization of the restaurant, which was by the son of the owners, Hirdaan Patel. The menu is prided on versatility, offering an array of dishes that showcase true Indian culinary artistry. Masala Mantra also commits to having an innovative cocktail menu to compliment their menu.
4. Latitudes
Inside the iconic Jupiter Beach Resort hotel in Jupiter, Florida, Latitudes recently opened as an enhanced coastal dining experience, sitting steps away from the beach. Latitudes offers an inviting, vibrant bar, as well as a seafood galley. Latitudes offers a diverse menu, providing something for everyone in the family, but distinguishes themselves with their wide array of seafood dishes. Visit latitudes at Jupiter Beach Resort for a fresh, flavorful meal while enjoying the sights of Jupiter beach.
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5. The Underground Pizza
The Underground Pizza, described as a hidden gem of Palm Beach Gardens, as a family owned restaurant opened in late 2023. The Underground pizza prides itself on maintaining authentic East Coast deep-dish and classic crust pizzas, all from family recipes, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Check into The Underground Pizza for a family oriented atmosphere while indulging in their daily specials prepared from scratch every day.
6. The Blue Door
In January 2024, The Blue Door opened West Palm Beach, Florida, providing a coastal Mediterranean menu while bringing the Greek al fresco dining experience to life in the up and coming family district south of Southern Boulevard. The menu features many seafood dishes, while focusing on keeping it simple, grilling most of their items. In addition to this, The Blue Door stands out for their detail of practically making all of their items in house, including bread, pasta, and ice cream.
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7. Ela Curry& cocktails
Shortly after opening in early 2023, Ela Curry and Cocktails has since expanded in their Palm Beach Gardens location, now offering a larger kitchen, dining, and outdoor space. Ela Curry and Cocktails focuses their menu on cultural cuisine from across India, including some thali- style dishes. Many of the menu items focus on Chef Marathe’s experiences growing up in India.
8. Outclaws seafood
Outclaws Seafood, known for its devotion to freshness, commits to the tagline “Straight from our boats to your throats”, since opening in January 2024. Outclaws seafood acts as a restaurant and market, now operating a fully functional seafood retail market as well. The restaurant menu offers a wide variety of seafood starters, as well a dessert menu.
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9. Tavolena Restaurant
Tavolena Restaurant opened late 2023, also known as “grandmas table” coming from the owners childhood memories with her Italian grandmother, in which the table they ate from still stands in the restaurant today. With this, most inspiration for the restaurant, from the ambiance from the menu comes from mimicking the dinners held at grandma's house. The menu details many classic Italian entrees, desserts, as well as wines.
10. COMING SOON- Ara
Set to open mid 2024, Ara is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant opening in Jupiter, Florida.
Owned by Jupiter-based restaurateur Steven Fondu, Ara will feature a large dining space with a culinary team led by executive chef Kayla Casale, known for her prior experience at prestigious establishments, creating a unique experience by offering a live view of the cooking process.
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