Miami’s own Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford has gone north for his latest restaurant, the Butcher’s Club. Housed inside the PGA Resort, the stylish modern-day steakhouse boasts an enviable selection of dry-aged prime cuts that pair perfectly with its creative sides like cumin roasted heirloom carrots, herb-filled cream spinach, blue crab Mac and cheese, and potato gratin stuffed Vidalia onions.

Enjoy a guilt-free feast at this sprawling spot with lots of outdoor seating, where food is lower in salt and nothing is fried or cooked in butter. Start with one of the thin, crispy flatbreads — goat cheese and mushroom is a favorite — or a salad like the Namaste, filled with raw and sprouting produce. Move on to a burger with fig-braised onions; mushroom and artichoke paella; or spice-seared tuna on coconut brown rice with black-eyed peas. Leave room for an array of vegan ice-creams. Spacious outdoor seating is poolside. 

The latest restaurant from the Breakers hotel is on trend with nostalgia offerings, and there is an emphasis is on comfort food. Classics include butter crumb Dover sole; chicken pot pie; and beef Wellington, and a section for “hand helds’’ includes a Cuban sandwich. Salads can be topped with a range of proteins including steak, shrimp, chicken, salmon, and lobster, while avocado fries with sweet and spicy chili crema are a textural sensation. 

The quintessential Upper East Side bistro has been recreated on Palm Beach island and even its charming owner Jean DeNoyer, along with many of his regular patrons, have made the journey south.  In addition to cushy leather banquettes, frosted glass, and wood paneling, the legendary onion soup dripping with gruyere and provolone; beef and tuna tartares; mussels with curry, coconut, and lemongrass; and roast chicken enhanced by tarragon are also now in Palm Beach. Though the island tends to be quiet after 10 p.m., there is often a line for tables here as late as 9:30 p.m. 

This uber popular Italian spot tucked into one of Worth Avenue’s Mediterranean-style villas features an upbeat vibe and a picturesque outdoor patio expanded during the pandemic. This restaurant is an ideal spot to enjoy dishes such as salad of romaine, crab meat, hearts of palm, corn, and pumpkin is a wonderful start, and pockets of pasta stuffed with veal and mushrooms is a favorite.

Trivia nights on Monday have become a social hub at the resurrected New York gathering spot that co-opted the Colony Hotel’s pool area. Don’t miss the vadouvan curry and basmati rice; and of course it wouldn’t be Swifty’s without crab cakes, meatloaf, and chicken hash. 

A stylish room with a pretty veranda offers up global cuisine ranging from ginger-glazed calamari, to zucchini pasta with heirloom tomatoes and basil pesto, to sous vide double cut pork chops with apple bourbon chutney.  There is a rotating selection of fish and meats, and for those wanting something simple, they can opt for a cheeseburger or the lamb burger with feta. 

Book early to get a seat at this intimate spot off the beaten path in West Palm, where works from local artists line the walls. The 44-ounce steak Fiorentina is eye-popping, as is the whole oven roasted branzino, but for those who prefer local catch there is a whole yellowtail snapper. Pastas include ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster meat and no bread; and fettuccine with an all veal Bolognese. The impressive wine list has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator’s Grand award. 

The oceanfront sister of Ron Rosa’s well-loved spot in Greenwich opened this year in the luxe Eau Palm Beach resort. It focuses on seafood and regional offerings from Calabria using the chef’s family recipes. Local fish share a menu with whole Mediterranean branzino, as well as classic dishes like meatballs in marinara; grilled octopus with cannellini beans and arugula; and ravioli with truffle cream sauce. 

Family owned for thirty years, this Boynton institution serves lunch, dinner, happy hour, and Sunday brunch. Live music ups the vibe on Tuesdays, and apart from traditional offerings like veal and eggplant parmigiana, it has some of the best pasta sauces around. Halibut stuffed with crabmeat; and wagyu filet are worth ordering.

From stone-fired flatbreads to rack of lamb, to an array of salads, there is something for everyone at this inviting new beachy room adorned with leather booths and rough hewn wooden beams. Black grouper here is a fish lover’s dream, while carnivores should love the smoky steak power bowl with flame-grilled sirloin, power greens, toasted farro, fire-roasted artichoke, and blue cheese. A seat on the expansive terrace raised above street level allows for some privacy as well prime people watching. 

It’s hard to believe that this cozy intimate spot is just steps away from Delray’s hectic Atlantic Avenue. Char-grilled jumbo artichoke and seared foie gras with cassis reduction are standout starters; Dover sole deboned tableside; roasted duck on mashed sweet potato with asparagus; and coq au vin are great entree choices. Save room for warm bread pudding with caramel sauce or molten chocolate cake.

Angelo Elia has created a mini empire with his flagship in Ft. Lauderdale and outposts in Boca, Aventura, Bahamas, and now Aspen. Scratch made favorites include porcini mushroom pappardelle with tiger prawns, grilled Colorado rack of lamb; and grilled Ora king salmon with arugula pesto and vegetables. Leave room for ricotta cheesecake served with berries. 

It’s pure theater at this clubby but romantic spot with dim lighting, leather booths, and bountiful portions of meats and crustaceans. Start with the signature — lightly fried chunks of lobster tail served with Greek honey and mustard aioli — or crab cakes with barely any filler.  Move on to bone-in veal ribeye; or, if money is no object, the A-5 Miyazaki wagyu, or kobe.

There are very few oceanfront restaurants in Boca Raton, and this one, curated by Colin Cowie, sits within feet of the sand. It opened last year but really hit its stride this season, serving up Instagram-worthy tagines filled with seafood paella or braised veal shank with root vegetables, barley and mint; local pompano; and lasagna made with braised lamb. Don’t miss the mezzo such as labneh and roasted honey nut squash served with artistically sliced crudite.