Best new restaurants worth a visit in West Palm, Delray Beach, Boca Raton

Liz Balmaseda, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·4 min read

There seems to be a spree of “openings” these days. Green market openings. Restaurant openings. Season openings.

Let’s catch up on what’s new!

Green markets return

The county’s centerpiece green market, which packs a lot of good food, people and pup-watching opportunities and reasons to stroll through downtown West Palm Beach, returns for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The fan-favorite West Palm Beach GreenMarket, voted top farmers market in the country by USA Today readers for three consecutive years, kicks off with more vendors, entertainment and workshops.

My colleague Eddie Ritz wrote all about what to expect at this year’s market, located at the eastern end of Clematis Street. Here’s his story.

Adrian Loera makes fruit drinks at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket on October 8, 2022.
Adrian Loera makes fruit drinks at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket on October 8, 2022.

Another local favorite, the Palm Beach Gardens’ GreenMarket, kicked off its main season last Sunday. That market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays at the City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Tr. (No pups allowed.)

New restaurants debut in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm

The jumbo lump crab cake appetizer at Eddie V's is sauteed Maryland style and served with a spicy chive remoulade.
The jumbo lump crab cake appetizer at Eddie V's is sauteed Maryland style and served with a spicy chive remoulade.

If you missed our recent stories about new restaurant openings, here’s a quick refresher.

Meat Market Boca — The South Beach-born steakhouse that aims for a “sexy Halston vibe” debuted its spacious Boca Raton location Thursday night. “A steak here comes with a full experience,” Meat Market chef/partner Sean Brasel told me in a recent interview. Here’s what to know about the newest steakhouse in steak-loving Boca.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood — Although "seafood" is in the name and prominent on the menu, this new Boca Raton restaurant is a steakhouse as well, offering a variety of premium cuts. Part of an upscale national chain, Eddie V's made its Mizner Park debut on Sept. 28. Read all about it here.

DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go — A fast-casual pasta joint? Yes, the brand founded in Venice, Italy, opened a downtown Delray Beach location two weeks ago. Another location is coming to downtown West Palm Beach. Here’s what to know about the new spot.

A seafood tower is served at Meat Market.
A seafood tower is served at Meat Market.

Ana’s Killer Empanadas — Creative, overstuffed empanadas are on the menu at this new empanada shop on West Palm Beach’s Dixie Corridor. Open since last Friday, this is the brand’s second location. You can read all about it here.

Tropical BBQ Market — Open since late August in downtown West Palm Beach, this counter-service barbecue spot has been busy ever since. No mystery why — chef/partner Rick Mace puts out some rave-worthy, Florida-inspired barbecue. Here’s my story on Mace’s new eatery.

Off Tha Bone BBQ — Pitmaster Daniel Spann, whose Southern-soul barbecue has earned a cult following across South Florida, opened a second location of his Off Tha Bone BBQ in West Palm Beach on Aug. 27. Here’s what to know about the new restaurant.

Reopening…

Marcello’s La Sirena — Chef/restaurateur Marcello Fiorentino’s outstanding La Sirena restaurant reopened for its 38th season Wednesday. Fiorentino’s classic Italian restaurant has won Wine Spectator’s prestigious Grand Award repeatedly. (6316 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, 561-585-3128, LaSirenaOnline.com)

Goodbye Grub

Troy's Barbecue at The Peach has closed but the brand's Boynton Beach location remains open.
Troy's Barbecue at The Peach has closed but the brand's Boynton Beach location remains open.

What caused the recent closing of Troy’s Barbecue less than two years after it opened at The Peach artistic complex in West Palm Beach? Eddie Ritz shares all the details in this story.

Speaking of closings…

Our sister paper, the Palm Beach Daily News, recently wrote about 15 beloved restaurants still missed on the island. For a trip back in time, check out this roundup by M.M. Cloutier.

Delray restaurant deals extended

This Vietnamese-inspired chilled veggie roll (bo bia) is served at Le Colonial in Delray Beach.
This Vietnamese-inspired chilled veggie roll (bo bia) is served at Le Colonial in Delray Beach.

The Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month dining-deal promotions were supposed to end Sept. 30. But eight of the participating restaurants have extended their specials through the end of October.

That means you can still gobble up the deals at Amar Mediterranean Bistro ($45, four courses), Avalon Steak & Seafood ($45, three courses), Costa by OK & M Organic Kitchen ($45, 3 courses), Dada ($45, three courses), Le Colonial ($55, three courses), The Wine Room ($25 lunch, $65 dinner), The Bridge Café ($10 breakfast sandwiches) and Rocksteady Steakhouse ($85 prix fixe with a glass of wine).

For more information, visit the official Restaurant Month website.

Have a delicious weekend!

Liz Balmaseda

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Liz Balmaseda is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA Today Network. She covers the local food and dining beat. Follow her on Instagram and on Threads @Silkpalm and Post on Food Facebook. She can be reached by email at lbalmaseda@pbpost.com. 

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