Eating out in downtown WPB
West Palm Beach Restaurants
A local editor's guide to where to eat in downtown West Palm Beach. Verified block by block, updated as the scene changes.
Downtown West Palm Beach has three distinct restaurant scenes, and knowing which one you want decides where you go. Clematis Street is where the energy is: cocktail bars, walk-in dinners, late plates after a show. CityPlace is open-air, bigger-brand, where you take your parents when they visit. NORA is where chefs you've heard of are opening second restaurants, in warehouses with no sign out front. Northwood is the one locals keep to themselves. The picks and groupings below are all verified, all current, and all click through to the business's own page.
Our picks right now
Where we would send a friend tonight
Dining
French Grill House
Northwood Village
Woodfire-grilled steaks, seafood, and French classics in a garden setting on Northwood Road. Cocktails, live music, and outdoor seating in Northwood Village.
Dining
Carmela Coffee – Clematis St
Clematis Street
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Waxin’s – West Palm Beach
Clematis Street
Swedish and American cooking on Clematis Street, from meatballs to handmade pasta, with craft cocktails and a bar built for a long evening.
Dining
Subculture Coffee
Clematis Street
The original Subculture. Small-batch coffee roasted daily on Clematis Street, vegan treats, and nights of trivia, jazz, and open mic.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH West Palm
Downtown WPB
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BurgerFi
CityPlace
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Clematis Street
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Dining
Crema Gourmet West Palm Beach
Clematis Street
All-day breakfast, espresso, sandwiches, and salads in a bright industrial-bistro cafe on Clematis Street, near South Olive Avenue.
Dining
Hullabaloo
Clematis Street
Neighborhood-pub restaurant and bar on Clematis Street with happy hour and Sunday brunch, a short walk from Brightline. Part of SubCulture.
Downtown WPB
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CityPlace
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NORA District
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What are you in the mood for?
Pick the night, we'll pick the room
On the waterDinner with a viewWaterfront tables along Flagler and the Intracoastal, where the view is doing half the work.Find a spot →WeekendsBrunch spotsLate-start Saturdays and bottomless-mimosa Sundays, from indie cafes to full-service rooms.Find a spot →After 10pmLate-night bitesWhen the restaurants have closed but the night isn't over. Kitchens open past 10.Find a spot →Just the twoDate nightLow lights, small rooms, somebody-else-is-cooking. The places you take someone you're trying to impress.Find a spot →WeekdaysBusiness lunchFast service, quiet enough to hear the deal, close to the office towers.Find a spot →OutsidePatio and sidewalk tablesOpen-air seating for the eight months of the year it makes sense.Find a spot →
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Questions
What you want to know before you book
What are the best restaurants in downtown West Palm Beach?
Our current picks are at the top of this page. They rotate as the scene changes; what's on this page is what we would send a friend to tonight. Every restaurant we recommend is a listing on this site, verified by our editorial team for hours, address, and current status.
Where do locals eat in West Palm Beach?
The Northwood Village block is where downtown WPB keeps its weirdest and best. NORA District is where chefs are opening second restaurants in converted warehouses. Clematis itself is where the night usually ends up. CityPlace is where everyone goes once a quarter and finds something new. Pick the block that fits the night.
What restaurants are open late in West Palm Beach?
Check the "Late-night bites" bucket above for kitchens still serving past 10 PM. Each listing on this site shows live hours, with today's row highlighted so you can see what's still open before you walk over.
Where can I find waterfront dining in West Palm Beach?
Along Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal, mostly. The "Dinner with a view" bucket above groups the ones with real waterfront tables (not just a view of the parking lot).
Is this a sponsored list?
No. Businesses pay for their directory listing. They don't pay for a spot on this page. If we recommend a restaurant here, it's because we think it's worth recommending. If we leave someone off, it's because we think it's not. See /about/ for the full editorial policy.
How do you decide what makes the list?
The top of the page is hand-selected by our editorial team. Below that, cards auto-fill from Featured and Premium-tier listings in the Food and Drink category, rotating on each page refresh. Every restaurant linked from this page is a verified listing on this site.