Palm Beach Travel Guide

Travel Guide to Palm Beach, Florida

Coffee & Breakfast

• Blue Provence - a charming French market and café with a cozy, Parisian feel, and their croissants are especially good

• Celis - a warm, inviting café with a strong artisanal coffee focus, and the avocado toast is a must

• Drift Coffee - a light, beachy vibe that feels relaxed and coastal, and their berry matcha is a standout

• Field of Greens - health‑focused, airy café; one of my favs is the reef road açaí bowl

• Greens Pharmacy - an iconic Palm Beach spot that feels equal parts old-school soda fountain and local hangout, known for classic sandwiches, breakfast, and nostalgic charm

• Pink Paradise Cafe - pastel‑themed coffee shop with outdoor seating at The Colony Hotel; try the berry beachy smoothie or lavender latte

• Sant Ambroeus - an elegant, European café vibe; my breakfast order is the avocado toast with poached eggs and an espresso

• Surf Side Diner - diner with a neighborhood vibe just steps from the beach; perfect for egg benedict or blueberry pancakes

Lunch

• Amici Market - charming gourmet deli and market; great for grabbing a crispy chicken sandwich, burger special, or a slice of chicken bacon ranch pizza when available

• Bice - an elegant Italian spot with a classic, refined vibe; try the caprese salad, spaghetti alle vongole, or prosciutto panini with a glass of wine

• Bricktop’s - polished American bistro with a relaxed lunch vibe; go for the palm beach salad with crab and shrimp, deviled eggs with sugar bacon, or crab cakes

• Būccan Sandwich Shop - a casual grab‑and‑go spot; definitely try the beef carpaccio, buffalo chicken, and cubano sandwiches

• Field of Greens - health‑focused, airy café; try the greek salad, tomato soup, grilled cheese, chocolate chip cookies

• Henry’s - a laid‑back spot with classic palm beach charm; I love the tavern salad - goat cheese, dates, cucumbers, avocado, heirlooms, toasted walnuts, and a citrus vinaigrette

• Honor Bar - perfect for a casual meal after shopping or strolling at the Royal; don’t miss the honor burger, ahi tuna burger, or french dip au jus, all personal favs

• Le Bilboquet - a stylish french bistro with an elegant courtyard vibe off worth avenue; the croque monsieur or cajun chicken with beurre blanc are so delicious

• Pizza Al Fresco - italian spot tucked into a charming courtyard off via mizner with classic wood‑fired pizzas and outdoor dining; love the burrata al fresco pizza or the capricciosa pizza

• Publix - classic FL grocery stop; grab a pubsub to take to the beach

Dinner

• Būccan - a palm beach favorite; go for small plates like steak tartare, maine lobster ceviche, and the sweet corn agnolotti — perfect for sharing

• Echo - a sleek Asian fusion spot with a lively vibe; try the spicy dragon roll, tuna & salmon tartare, and tuna tataki

• Florie’s - an elegant spot with ocean views; try the red snapper ceviche, wagyu tenderloin, or new zealand lamb shank, finishing with the lemon tart with toasted meringue and blood‑orange sorbet

• Imoto - a japanese spot next to buccan with an intimate vibe; must‑tries are the peking duck tacos, lobster potstickers, and hamachi sashimi

• La Goulue - an elegant french bistro with a lively vibe; for dinner, try the french onion soup, beef tartare, and finish with the cheese soufflé

• Lola 41 - global bistro and sushi bar located inside the white elephant palm hotel; go for girls’ night out and order the tuna tartare, cantonese‑style pork pot stickers, and maruko sushi roll while you sip drinks in the vibrant courtyard setting

• Palm Beach Grill - a lively american spot; try the cheeseburger, french dip, oysters, and key lime pie

• PB Catch - seafood and raw bar with laid‑back island energy; favorites include maine lobster, oysters on the half‑shell at happy hour, and lobster fettuccine

• The Polo Room - a refined, argentine-inspired dinner spot with a lively yet elegant vibe; standout dishes include the handcrafted empanadas, crab & avocado appetizer, wagyu skirt steak, butternut squash agnolotti, and chocolate mousse dessert

• Renatos - a classic italian restaurant with an elegant, old‑world vibe on via mizner; order the rigatoni alla vodka, fresh octopus, or sogliola (dover sole)

• Sant Ambroeus - an elegant, European vibe; try the tonnarelli cacio e pepe, vitello tonnato, and house‑made tiramisu

Drinks & Dessert

• Cucina - a lively italian restaurant that shifts from dinner into a buzzing nightlife vibe with djs and drinks late on thursday through saturday

• Seafood Bar - an elegant oceanfront spot to unwind in the evening with drinks at the aquarium bar, where live fish swim inside as you sip cocktails or wine

• Swifty’s - a lively, poolside spot at the colony hotel, perfect for creative cocktails and sharable bites like tuna tartare, crab cakes, and charcuterie boards

• Piccolo Gelato - small‑batch gelato shop tucked into via mizner; try their pistachio, salted caramel, tiramisu, or fruity mango sorbetto

Stay

• The Brazilian Court - elegant, boutique resort with classic palm beach style and a refined, intimate atmosphere near worth avenue

• The Breakers - Iconic grand oceanfront resort with luxe amenities, classic mediterranean‑revival charm, and a lively beachfront vibe

• The Colony - stylish, historic hotel with chic décor and a cosmopolitan yet relaxed island feel, steps from worth avenue

• Eau Palm Beach - upscale, beachside resort with modern, luxe rooms and a serene, tropical vibe right on the sand

• Four Seasons - sophisticated oceanfront retreat with polished service, spacious rooms, and a refined, upscale atmosphere

• White Elephant - classic, boutique luxury hotel with a cozy, coastal aesthetic and a welcoming palm beach island location

Shop

• Church Mouse - resale boutique with vintage designer finds and unique treasures for fashion lovers

• Coniglio Palm Beach - free‑spirited resort wear and vibrant vacation‑ready pieces that capture classic island energy in breezy dresses and bold prints

• Julia Amory - chic fashion and lifestyle boutique with timeless prints, elegant dresses, casual pieces, and home goods that reflect classic palm beach style

• Living with Ivey - curated clean‑living and wellness boutique offering beauty, skincare, home fragrance, bath essentials and thoughtful lifestyle products chosen for quality and non‑toxic ingredients

• Lycette Designs - boutique specializing in luxury needlepoint supplies and curated canvases with a colorful, artistic vibe; they also offer fine fibers and finishing services for custom pillows, bags and more

• PB Boys Club - classic surf and apparel shop with casual beachwear, swimsuits, skate gear and tennis accessories — a local favorite for island‑ready style

• Royal Poinciana Plaza - an elegant open‑air shopping destination with a refined, garden‑lined layout; home to stores like hermès, saint laurent, assouline, roller rabbit, stoney clover, and loveshackfancy

• Worth Avenue - the ultimate luxury shopping destination, lined with designer boutiques, chic galleries, and charming “vias” off the main street; home to stores like gucci, ferragamo, lilly pulitzer, and lake pajamas

See & Do

• The Beach - soft sand and calm atlantic waters just north of worth avenue

• Bethesda‑by‑the‑Sea - historic church and gardens near the lake trail; a beautiful spot for photos and a peaceful stroll

• Flagler Museum - historic gilded age mansion with opulent rooms, period furnishings, and exhibits on early florida and henry flagler’s legacy

• Four Arts - cultural hub with galleries, concerts, lectures, and serene botanical and sculpture gardens

• Lake Trail - scenic 5½‑mile path along the Lagoon with views of yachts, historic mansions, and landmarks like the flagler museum — ideal for walking or biking

• Pan’s Garden - quiet historic garden tucked into a residential palm beach neighborhood with shade trees and native plants

• Par 3 - scenic short‑course golfing between the atlantic and the intracoastal