Nothing tops a meal alfresco. And we’ve rounded up Palm Beach’s best.
Pura Vida’s patio is the envy of Rosemary Square PHOTO: BY JEAN CARLO/INDIE HOUSE FILMS
With lines out the door at each of its locations in Miami, Pura Vida has an enviable foodie following. Owners Omer and Jennifer Horev bring those healthy flavors north with a fifth restaurant at Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach featuring the same superior menu and design charm for miles—and patio dining to match. 460 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 186, West Palm Beach, puravidamiami.com
Highly anticipated Le Bilboquet opened to much fanfare on Worth Avenue’s Via Encantada in spring. Taste signature dishes such as foie gras, tuna tartare, endives Roquefort and day-fresh PEI steamed mussels with garlic and crispy fries among the local glitterati at this buzzed-about spot. 245A Worth Ave., Palm Beach, lebilboquetpb.com
A large fire pit is the focal point of Galley’s outdoor area COURTESY OF GALLEY WEST PALM BEACH
This relaxed Worth Avenue hideaway celebrates Tuscan food in a cozy setting that’s especially romantic in its outdoor garden. Begin with the excellent mini antipasto plate and follow with any of the homemade pastas or delicious salads for a satisfying lunch or dinner. 240 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, cafeflorapalmbeach.com
Classic French bistro Pistache feels like a step into Paris: Red booths, bistro chairs and outdoor seating are perfect for a leisurely tête-à-tête. Go for brunch favorites like the fluffy omelet, chicken and waffles, and moules frites. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, pistachewpb.com
New cocktails have recently arrived at Café Boulud BY LIBBYVISION.COM
Café Boulud features elegant French fare with a focus on fresh seafood. Top-notch service and the outdoor terrace will encourage you to linger. Try the wild Maine lobster roll; salad Lyonnaise with confit duck leg, bacon and poached egg; or mushroom omelet with mache salad and truffle vinaigrette. And don’t miss new cocktails that were recently added to the menu, like the Midnight Bisou with gin, Falernum, creme de violette, lemon juice, honey syrup, egg white, absinthe and angostura bitters. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, cafeboulud.com
The atmosphere of Galley’s lush outdoor patio is hard to beat, and its large fire pit only adds to the ambiance. The chef’s flavors hail from Argentina, with dishes like the rack of lamb with citrus yogurt and pistachio dukkah, and braised wagyu short rib with truffle potato and salsa criollo stealing the spotlight. Also notable are the handcrafted pizzas and the inventive mixology bar. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, galleywestpalmbeach.com
The terrace at Pistache transports diners to Paris. BY JORDAN VILLONA
White-linen Italian restaurant Bice originally hails from Milan and serves classic dishes. The Caesar salad and tuna tartare with avocado-cucumber relish are favorites to start, followed by a traditional tagliolini alla Bolognese. Tip: Request a seat outside on the via. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, bice-palmbeach.com
With the West Palm Beach Arts & Entertainment District as its home, it’s no surprise Fern Street Wine Bar & Kitchen makes our list. The sustainable farm-to-table restaurant has a buzzy outdoor area with art bringing loads of personality. The menu is nitrate- and antibiotic-free, non-GMO and humanely raised, with standouts including the king trumpet mushroom with fresh herbs, baby zucchini, heirloom tomato and white wine, and wood-fire octopus with chorizo, fingerling potato and chimichurri. 501 Fern St., Ste. 104, West Palm Beach, fernstreetwpb.com
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