Nothing says Florida more than year-round outdoor dining options. We have so many waterfront options in our county we’ll be delivering this wisdom in geographic bites.
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For a dining experience with a view that’s worth going to north-central Palm Beach County — think Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, and Riviera Beach — here they are:
Waterfront restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens
The River House
The water view: Intracoastal Waterways
With an eclectic mix of seafood and homestyle favorites that include bistro chicken and prime meatloaf, filet mignon and prime rib, sushi rolls and salads, this eatery offers something for everyone. The tiki bar is a popular spot for a cocktail and a quick bite, like the millionaire’s bacon and deviled eggs.
The water view: Soverel Harbor Marina, Intracoastal Waterway
This upscale restaurant and craft cocktail bar specializes in fine-aged steaks, award-winning sushi and seafood. One of their specialties is Lionfish, aka FireFin. Though a highly-invasive species, the chefs at FireFin turn it into a delicious entree. When it comes to Lionfish their motto is ‘you’ve got to eat’em to beat’em.’
2401 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-472-7900; firefingrill. com
Angry Moon Cafe
The water view: Soverel Harbor Marina, Intracoastal Waterway
Open for breakfast and lunch, this eatery hand selects the best meats, cheeses, fresh vegetables and all-natural, cage-free eggs to create dishes like Pain perdue, quiche, multiple varieties of eggs benedict including classic, Florentine and their ‘Benedict of the Seas,’ crepes and more.
2401 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-694-7945; angrymooncafe. com
Seasons 52 – Palm Beach Gardens
The water view: Intracoastal Waterways
Sitting comfortably dockside at Seasons 52, one can make a meal from the restaurant’s popular brick-oven flatbreads, starters, soups and salads without ever consulting the lavish list of entrees, many prepared over wood fire. They’ll match any dish with one of the eatery’s 52 wines by the glass.
11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-625-5852; seasons52.com
The Waterway Café
The water view: Intracoastal Waterways
Located almost underneath the PGA Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal, the Waterway Café has been a go-to destination for outdoor dining for decades. The restaurant claims to have Florida’s only floating bar. The menu includes: fresh seafood, salads, steak, chicken, pasta and custom-made pizza entrees.
The Catch attracts diners from across the county, thanks to its chill vibe and lake view from the al fresco back patio. Dishes here are known for their global flavors and presentation, and there are salads, burgers, ribs and chicken too.
766 Northlake Blvd., North Palm Beach. 561-842-2180; thecatchseafoodsushi.com
Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
The water view: Earman River
Named for the legendary frigate bird, this favorite spot for sport fishermen is a casual setting with refreshing beverages, filling food and music. A local gathering place for boaters, the outdoor bar hosts happy hour and early dining specials Monday through Thursday. Surrounded by tall palms, the place has old Florida charm.
400 US 1, North Palm Beach. 561-855-7497; frigatesnpb.com
Palm Beach Shores/Singer Island restaurants
3800 Ocean at the Palm Beach Singer Island Resort & Spa
The water view: AtlanticOcean
The menu may be more limited than some other waterfront venues, but the dishes here are made from scratch using local produce and seafood. If you’re dining for the sweeping views, the Atlantic is feet away. The crash of the waves and the sea air will leave you feeling refreshed.
3800 N. Ocean Drive, Palm Beach Shores. 561-340-1795; www.marriott.com
Islander Grill & Tiki Bar at the Gold Crown Palm Beach Shores Resort
The water view: AtlanticOcean
This venue offers live entertainment and dining specials nightly (think Maine lobster and prime rib) and boasts a true island. Frozen tropical drinks are encouraged, and the expansive menu has something for everyone, from a burger to seafood pasta dishes. Live music nightly.
181 S. Ocean Ave., Palm Beach Shores. 561-842-8282; islanderpalmbeach.com
On the Rocks Pool Bar & Grill at the Marriott’s Ocean Pointe
The water view: Lake Worth Inlet, the Atlantic Ocean
In a nutshell: It’s American cuisine served poolside with a distant view of the Atlantic. After lunch, wander this resort’s palm tree-shaded paths to its water features and play area, all brightly colored and lushly planted.
71 S. Ocean Ave., Palm Beach Shores. 561-882-3000; marriott.com/
Sailfish Marina Resort
The water view: Sailfish Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway
Sailfish offers waterfront dining with daily specials, many of them inspired by the fresh catch from boats docked outside. Choices may include Abaco grouper, Florida dolphin, Florida spiny
Cuban businessman Felipe Valls Sr., founder of the iconic Versailles restaurant in Miami, Florida, died Saturday, his granddaughter, Nicole Valls confirmed to CNN. He was 89 years old.
Nicole Valls did not provide further details on her grandfather’s death, but said the family’s spokespeople were expected to provide more information at a later time.
After Valls opened his restaurant on Miami’s emblematic Calle Ocho 51 years ago, it became a vital gathering place for exiled Cubans who could congregate over flaky guava pastelitos and other familiar dishes.
The landmark spot in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood is still a usual point of concentration for activists and members of the Cuban community in South Florida. It also serves as a meeting point for demonstrations on political issues involving the island.
Miami Major Francis Suarez mourned Valls’ loss on Saturday, describing the businessman as “an extraordinary human being who served his family, his beloved Miami, and the freedom of Cuba with supreme devotion.”
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a tweet Valls was “the true embodiment of the American dream.”
“As a leader, philanthropist and brilliant businessman, he shaped (Versailles) into the pulse of our community for over five decades,” the major wrote.
Those sentiments were echoed by Florida State Representative Daniel Perez, who tweeted his condolences for the loss of “an icon in our community.”
Media outlets, including CNN, have visited Versailles over the years to gauge the opinions of the Cuban community on various issues and significant events such as Fidel Castro’s death in 2016, when crowds filled the streets around the cafe, appealing to pots and pans and popping champagne , according to CNN affiliate WSVN.
State, city and county food inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations this past month, including moldy taco meat, beef marked “Not For Sale,” long-expired milk, and unskilled workers preparing sushi that failed to meet minimum safety standards.
One Des Moines food store was found to be importing fish directly from Thailand, which meant that none of it went through the usual process of being inspected and certified as safe. At the same store, whole chickens from an unknown, unlabeled source were being sold to the public.
The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, which handles food-establishment inspections at the state level. Listed below are some of the more serious findings that stem from inspections at Iowa restaurants, stores, schools, hospitals and other businesses over the past four weeks.
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The state inspections department reminds the public that their reports are a “snapshot” in time, and violations are often corrected on the spot before the inspector leaves the establishment. For a more complete list of all inspections, along with additional details on each of the inspections listed below, visit the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals’ website.
Fujisan Sushi at Sam’s Club, 305 Airport Road, Ames – During a Nov. 16 visits, a state inspector cited the establishment for food that was holding just above the maximum temperature of 41 degrees, including tempura shrimp at 42 degrees and crab at 43 degrees.
Also, the establishment was not following the required Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points protocol for identifying and managing risks related to sushi and raw-food production. The inspector noted there was no current HACCP plan on the premises, and there were issues with the proper calibration of the pH meter and the process used to test the pH level of the rice. Also, the establishment had not filled out the logbook with the dates of pH testing and other safety-related information.
The inspector also noted that the establishment was thawing crab meat in stagnant water rather than in running water.
Hy-Vee Foods, 2540 Euclid Ave., Des Moines – During a Nov. 16 visit, a state inspector noted that the required shellstock identification tags – used to track the source of shellfish in the event of a food-related outbreak of some kind – were not maintained alongside the store’s Cherrystone Clams, Littleneck Clams and Chesapeake Pride Oysters. Also, an inspection of the store’s Hickory House Kitchen indicated there was raw ground beef stored above a whole roast inside one cooler, and packages of raw chicken were stored above whole-muscle meat on a cart.
In addition, “heat-treated potatoes” were measured at 59 degrees on the breakfast area’s food preparation table; sliced ham was holding at 61 degrees; and cooked sausages were measured at 46 degrees. All of those items had to be discarded as their holding temperatures weren’t hot enough to ensure food safety.
The inspector also noted that sliced turkey, sliced roast beef, cooked chicken, sausages, pico de gallo, and other foods were not marked with their preparation or opening dates. In the Hy-Vee Chinese area, packages of raw, unwashed mushrooms were stored directly on uncovered pans of cooked beef and chicken inside a walk-in cooler.
In addition, crab Rangoon was being held at 88 degrees, which was too cool to ensure safety; and egg rolls were held at 128 degrees. The egg rolls were reheated to 165 degrees and the crab Rangoon was discarded. In the Hy-Vee Chinese area, “pooling water and debris” was accumulating on the floor below the wok and the adjacent reach-in cooler. In the Hickory House Kitchen area, water was pooling on the floor near a handwashing sink.
The inspection was in response to three non-illness complaints. One complaint maintained to sanitation in the bottle-redemption area; one concerned sanitation in the Market Grille area; and the third concern alleged adulterated food in the meat, dairy and Hy-Vee Chinese areas. All three complaints were deemed unverifiable.
Seven Stars Family Restaurant, 2309 3rd Ave., Clear Lake – During a Nov. 2 visits, a Cerro Gordo County inspector found two half-gallons of milk in the refrigerator, with one having expired Sept. 26 and the other on Oct. 6. In addition, some food items in the walk-in cooler had no date markings on them, and cooked bacon was left in a pan, uncovered, on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Hy-Vee Foods, 1025 Quincy Ave., Ottumwa – During a Nov. 1 visit, a state inspector found potatoes, presumably cooked, that were “on the counter for about 4 to 4.5 hours at an internal temperature of about 65 degrees” and had to be discarded. Also, the inside of an ice machine was soiled with a buildup of debris.
