Delray Beach, Florida · Dining Guide · Updated November 2026

The Best Restaurants in Delray Beach

My shortlist of where to eat and drink in Delray Beach, from Pineapple Grove and Atlantic Avenue to the beach: chef-driven dining rooms, steakhouses, sushi, Italian and Mediterranean, rooftop bars and cigar lounges. Use the filters to narrow it down.

37 places

American

The Grove

Chef-driven restaurant that has served Delray Beach since 2012. Reservations on Tock.

187 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove), Delray Beach, FL

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American

alma

Intimate, chef-driven restaurant, open for dinner.

165 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove), Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Rose's Daughter

American trattoria with homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizza from Chef Suzanne. Seating is first come, first served.

169 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove), Delray Beach, FL

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Steakhouse

Bourbon Steak

Steakhouse at The Seagate Hotel on East Atlantic Avenue.

1000 E Atlantic Ave (The Seagate Hotel), Delray Beach, FL

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Steakhouse

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Steakhouse on East Atlantic Avenue.

601 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Seafood

J&J Seafood Bar & Grill

Seafood restaurant and raw bar on East Atlantic Avenue.

634 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Seafood

Deck 84

American and seafood restaurant on East Atlantic Avenue, by the Intracoastal.

840 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Seafood

50 Ocean

Seafood restaurant and bar on Ocean Boulevard, across from the beach.

50 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL

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Seafood

City Oyster & Sushi Bar

Oysters, seafood and sushi on East Atlantic Avenue.

213 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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American

Drift Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant and bar at the Opal Grand resort on Ocean Boulevard.

10 N Ocean Blvd (Opal Grand), Delray Beach, FL

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American

Brulé Bistro

Bistro with small plates and handhelds in City Walk.

200 NE 2nd Ave (City Walk), Delray Beach, FL

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American

Caffe Luna Rosa

Restaurant on Ocean Boulevard serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Italian and seafood dishes.

34 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL

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Japanese

Akira Back

Japanese restaurant from chef Akira Back at The Ray Hotel.

233 NE 2nd Ave (The Ray Hotel), Delray Beach, FL

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Japanese

Taki Omakase

Omakase sushi counter. The brand also has a Boca Raton location.

632 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Japanese

Yama

Japanese restaurant in City Walk.

200 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 110 (City Walk), Delray Beach, FL

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Asian

Double Knot

Asian restaurant on West Atlantic Avenue.

22 W Atlantic Ave, #150, Delray Beach, FL

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Asian

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Asian street food, including baos.

640 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Asian

Le Colonial

French-Vietnamese restaurant on East Atlantic Avenue, open for dinner daily.

601 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Tramonti

Italian restaurant on East Atlantic Avenue.

119 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Vic & Angelo's

Italian restaurant on East Atlantic Avenue.

290 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Casa L'Acqua

Italian restaurant just off East Atlantic Avenue.

9 SE 7th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Sazio

Italian restaurant and pizza on East Atlantic Avenue.

131 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Le Sorelle

Delray Beach location of the family-run Italian restaurant founded by three sisters from Ponza, Italy, steps from Atlantic Avenue.

20 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Italian

Gabriella's Modern Italian

Modern Italian from New Jersey, with handmade pasta, craft cocktails and a curated wine list, just north of Atlantic Avenue.

40 NE 7th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Mediterranean

La Cigale

Mediterranean restaurant south of Atlantic Avenue.

253 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Mediterranean

Selini

Greek coastal Mediterranean restaurant.

502 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Mediterranean

Amar

Mediterranean kitchen and bar with mezze.

25 SE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Latin

Papa's Tapas

Tapas and wine in Pineapple Grove.

259 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove), Delray Beach, FL

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Café & Brunch

Tartelette

French patisserie and café.

506 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Café & Brunch

Glimmer Cafe

Café for breakfast, brunch and coffee.

325 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Bar & Lounge

Rosewater Rooftop

Rooftop bar and restaurant at The Ray Hotel, with live music.

233 NE 2nd Ave, 5th floor (The Ray Hotel), Delray Beach, FL

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Bar & Lounge

Elevate Rooftop Skye Bar

Rooftop bar at the Opal Grand, with live music.

10 N Ocean Blvd (Opal Grand), Delray Beach, FL

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Bar & Lounge

Good Night John Boy

Bar in downtown Delray Beach.

33 SE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Bar & Lounge

Radcliffe's Speakeasy

Speakeasy-style bar on East Atlantic Avenue.

411 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Bar & Lounge

Joseph's Wine Bar

Wine bar and Mediterranean café in City Walk.

200 NE 2nd Ave, #107 (City Walk), Delray Beach, FL

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Cigar Lounge

Smoke Inn

Cigar shop and lounge, with a full bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

202 NE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL

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Cigar Lounge

Bartolo's Cigars & Wine

Woman-owned cigar and wine shop downtown.

104 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 100, Delray Beach, FL

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This guide covers the City of Delray Beach. Addresses were checked in November 2026. Hours, menus and reservation policies change, so confirm with each restaurant before you go.

Where to eat in Delray Beach: this guide lists 37 restaurants, cafés, bars and cigar lounges, checked in November 2026. For a chef-driven dinner, start with The Grove, alma or Rose's Daughter in Pineapple Grove. For steak, Bourbon Steak or Hyde Park Prime. For sushi, Taki Omakase or Akira Back.

Where to Eat in Delray Beach, by Area

Most of Delray Beach's restaurants sit within walking distance of Atlantic Avenue. Knowing the areas helps you plan a night out, and it helps if you are deciding where to live.

Pineapple Grove and NE 2nd Avenue

North of Atlantic Avenue, NE 2nd Avenue has The Grove, alma, Rose's Daughter and Papa's Tapas. The Ray Hotel adds Akira Back and Rosewater Rooftop, and City Walk has Yama, Brulé Bistro and Joseph's Wine Bar.

East Atlantic Avenue

The main street holds Tramonti, Sazio, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Vic & Angelo's, Selini, Tartelette, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Le Colonial, Taki Omakase, J&J Seafood and Hawkers. Deck 84 sits by the Intracoastal, and Bourbon Steak is at The Seagate Hotel, closer to the beach.

The beach and Ocean Boulevard

On Ocean Boulevard, 50 Ocean and Caffe Luna Rosa face the beach, and the Opal Grand has Drift Kitchen & Bar and Elevate Rooftop Skye Bar.

Downtown side streets

Just off Atlantic Avenue are La Cigale, Amar, Casa L'Acqua, Good Night John Boy and Glimmer Cafe, Le Sorelle is on SE 5th Avenue, and Gabriella's Modern Italian is on NE 7th Avenue. Double Knot is on West Atlantic Avenue.

Cigar lounges

Smoke Inn is on NE 6th Avenue, and Bartolo's Cigars & Wine is on NE 2nd Avenue, both a short walk from Atlantic Avenue.

Living Near the Best Restaurants in Delray Beach

In Delray Beach, many residents can walk to dinner. Condos and homes near Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove put most of this list within a few blocks, and the beach is at the east end of the avenue. My Delray Beach communities guide covers each neighborhood, country club and 55+ community. Delray Beach sits just north of Boca Raton, so my Boca Raton community guides cover many nearby options, and my Boca Raton restaurant guide is next door. The homes for sale below update from the MLS.

Delray Beach Restaurants: Common Questions

What are the best restaurants in Delray Beach?

My shortlist includes The Grove, alma and Rose's Daughter in Pineapple Grove, Bourbon Steak and Hyde Park Prime for steak, Taki Omakase and Akira Back for sushi and Japanese, and Selini and La Cigale for Mediterranean. The full list of 34 is above.

What restaurants are in Pineapple Grove?

The Grove, alma, Rose's Daughter and Papa's Tapas are on NE 2nd Avenue in Pineapple Grove. Akira Back and Rosewater Rooftop are at The Ray Hotel, and Yama, Brulé Bistro and Joseph's Wine Bar are in City Walk.

Which Delray Beach restaurants are near the beach?

50 Ocean and Caffe Luna Rosa are on Ocean Boulevard, across from the beach. Drift Kitchen & Bar and Elevate Rooftop Skye Bar are at the Opal Grand, and Bourbon Steak is at The Seagate Hotel on East Atlantic Avenue.

Are there cigar lounges in Delray Beach?

Yes. Smoke Inn is at 202 NE 6th Avenue, and Bartolo's Cigars & Wine is at 104 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 100.

Is Delray Beach near Boca Raton?

Yes. Delray Beach sits just north of Boca Raton. I also have a guide to the best restaurants in Boca Raton.

By Enrique Urdaneta, Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers. Updated November 7, 2026.

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