This discussion started several weeks ago, when a reader from out of town emailed me asking where the best Steak & Italian Restaurants were to enjoy Christmas and New Years. We discussed it on the Inside West Palm Beach radio show (around the 52 minute mark), with Barry O’Brien and came up with the following.
Please note that you’ll probably want reservations, and by the time you’re reading this, that ship may have sailed.
Christmas: Il Billagio at CityPlace – this is a fantastic Italian restaurant. You can get a table outside and view the Christmas Tree and colorful fountains of CityPlace. It’s just a couple blocks from Clematis Street and makes for a great place to stroll through.
Other Italian options: Brio (CityPlace), Santucci (600 block), Lynora’s Osteria (200 block)
New Years: Morton’s – Great steaks, and it’s right by the waterfront so you’d be in the perfect place to stroll out and watch the fireworks on the waterfront.
Other Steak houses: Okeechobee Steak house (this is a classic, with a bit older decor). Flagler Steakhouse at the Breakers.
If you’re looking throughout Palm Beach County, then check out this New Times article for the best places to eat. Their list include these local(ish) places:
- Waterstone Resort & Marina (Boca)
- The Little Chalet Steak and Fondue Haus (Boca)
- Pistache French Bistro (Clematis Street)
- Hudson at Waterway East (Delray)
- Tanzy (Boca)
- McCoy’s Oceanfront (Pompano)
- 3800 Ocean (Singer Island)
- Oceans 234 (Deerfield Beach)
Palm B
each Post got in on the action with another nice list including, but not limited to:
- Café Boulud (Palm Beach)
- City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
- The Leopard Lounge and Restaurant at the Chesterfield Hotel (Palm Beach)
- Meat Market Palm Beach (Palm Beach)
And finally some more local favorites thanks to the DDA’s great list of things to do during the holidays and others on Engage WPB who contributed suggestions.
- The Dispensary will be open Christmas Day from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information, call (561)531-6659.
- Joy Noodle on Dixie Highway will be open on Christmas night. Call to make sure. 655-5212
- O’sheas Pub is open at 6pm but not the kitchen
- Malakor Thai Cafe In Northwood Village 425 25th street will open for dinner 5pm til 11pm. Reservations a must! 561-762-9070
- Havana on Forest Hill
- The Carving Station
I’m sure there are MANY other places that are open – if you know of any, please put a link in the comments below! Have a tasty Christmas!
