Downtown & waterfront restaurants

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123 Datura Bar & Kitchen

Downtown cocktail bar and kitchen on Datura—pizza, small plates, and late-night energy near Clematis.

★ 4.3 · 190 reviews · Public aggregates ~4.2–4.4 What's this?

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Avocado Grill

Coastal small plates and brunch near the Intracoastal—a lively downtown Datura Street staple.

@avocadogrill

★ 4.6 · 2,900 reviews · OpenTable ~4.6 (~2,900+); Restaurantji aggregate ~4.4 What's this?

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Banter

All-day modern American cafe and bar inside Canopy by Hilton—brunch through dinner with wood-fired pizzas.

@banterwpb

★ 4.3 · 200 reviews · OpenTable/Google public aggregates ~4.2–4.4 What's this?

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Christopher's Kitchen

Organic plant-based cafe on Fern Street downtown—juices, wellness plates, and nutrition-first cooking.

★ 4.6 · 39 reviews · Downtown WPB directory; PR Newswire Nov 2025 opening; Restaurantji ~4.6 What's this?

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D'Best BBQ

Tamarind Avenue BBQ and soul—ribs, pulled pork, smothered chops, and Southern sides.

★ 4.6 · 109 reviews · Restaurantji ~4.6 (~109); strong local BBQ praise What's this?

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E.R. Bradley's Saloon

Iconic Clematis waterfront saloon—casual American bites, live music, and Intracoastal patio drinking.

@erbradleys_wpb

★ 4.2 · 4,000 reviews · Google/OpenTable public aggregates ~4.1–4.3 What's this?

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Elisabetta's Ristorante

Flagler-adjacent Italian with Intracoastal views—handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, brunch, and rooftop Bar Capri.

@elisabettas_ristorante

★ 4.4 · 2,000 reviews · OpenTable/Google public aggregates ~4.3–4.5 What's this?

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Estiatorio Milos

High-end Greek seafood at One Flagler—daily Mediterranean and Florida fish with dramatic Intracoastal views.

@estiatoriomilos

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Grease Burger Bar

Clematis burger-and-beer staple from Big Time Restaurant Group—large burgers, long craft list, sports-friendly.

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Griot Caribbean Plus

Haitian counter on Palm Beach Lakes—griot, cabrit, lalo, and pikliz for quick island takeout.

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Hullabaloo

Italian gastropub on Clematis—guava wings, pizzas, inventive apps, and vegan-friendly options in a lively downtown room.

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Kyma

Upscale modern Greek from NYC at 300 Banyan—Kelari dining room, Avli courtyard, and high Tarazza rooftop.

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Lamarina

Newer marina waterfront seafood at Safe Harbor Rybovich—raw bar, sushi, and coastal plates with Intracoastal energy.

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Leila Restaurant

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean near Clematis—hummus, kefta, falafel, grilled seafood, and a plant-friendly patio.

@leilawpb

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Lynora's

Neighborhood Italian-American on Clematis—wood-oven pies, consistent pastas, and upstairs Spazio energy on weekends.

@lynorasrestaurant

★ 4.5 · 480 reviews · OpenTable ~4.5 (~480+); Yelp ~4.1 (~950+) What's this?

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Moody Tongue Sushi

Michelin-Recommended omakase with hyper-seasonal fish and unique beer pairings inside the Hilton West Palm Beach.

@moodytongue

★ 4.7 · 100 reviews · Michelin Recommended; OpenTable ~4.7 (~100+) — emerging volume What's this?

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Mr Mack's Island Grill

Jamaican on Okeechobee Blvd—real jerk pan cooking, oxtail, stew peas, and generous portions.

@mrmackislandgrill

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Off Tha Bone BBQ

Community-rooted BBQ and soul food on Tamarind—fall-off-bone ribs, Southern breakfast, and soul sides.

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Okeechobee Steakhouse

Florida's oldest steakhouse (est. 1947)—prime dry-aged steaks, historic institution energy, complimentary brioche lore.

@okeechobeesteakhouse

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Pistache French Bistro

Parisian-style French bistro at the east end of Clematis—mussels, brunch, and Intracoastal patio views.

@pistachewpb

★ 4.5 · 2,500 reviews · OpenTable/Google public aggregates ~4.4–4.6 What's this?

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Proper Grit

Elevated American comfort at The Ben—chef-driven Florida-rooted fare plus Byrdie's coffee bar and weekend tea.

@propergrit

★ 4.4 · 300 reviews · Public aggregates ~4.3–4.5 What's this?

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Queen of Sheeba

West Palm’s standout Ethiopian near downtown—injera platters, warm hospitality, and customizable spice.

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Ristorante Santucci

Family-run authentic Italian on west Clematis—regional pastas, seafood, and a serious wine list.

★ 4.5 · 800 reviews · OpenTable public aggregate ~4.5 What's this?

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Rivales Taqueria & Craft Bar

Downtown Mexican near Clematis—tacos, craft cocktails, and a mural-forward space walkable to the entertainment strip.

@rivalestaqueria

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Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

Lively Clematis Mexican staple—tableside guacamole, tequila list, and late-night downtown energy.

@roccostacos

★ 4.2 · 3,000 reviews · Google/Yelp public aggregates ~4.1–4.3 What's this?

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Sour Seed Bagels

Tangy sourdough bagels on Fern Street—cult local takeout line and smoked trout sandwich praise.

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Sourbon Kitchen + Bar

Contemporary European-American kitchen on Clematis with shareables, seafood, and upstairs speakeasy The Lab.

@sourbonwpb

★ 3.3 · 780 reviews · OpenTable ~3.3 (~780+); newer Clematis concept What's this?

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Spruzzo

Mediterranean rooftop pool-and-lounge dining at The Ben—tapas, cocktails, and marina views.

@spruzzowestpalm

★ 4.2 · 500 reviews · OpenTable/Google public aggregates ~4.1–4.3 What's this?

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The Alchemist Gastropub and Bar

Cocktail-forward Clematis gastropub with Mediterranean-leaning comfort food, hangover brunch, and vintage vibes.

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Tropical BBQ Market

Downtown Olive Ave sister to Tropical Smokehouse—jerk turkey sandwich, smoked chicken curry with roti, takeout-forward.

@tropical_smokehouse

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West Palm Cowboy Club

Clematis BBQ-and-country mash-up with on-site smokers, smash burgers, stone-oven pizza, and late live music.