Where to dine in Delray Beach, Florida
Known as the “Most Fun Small Town” by Rand McNally, Delray Beach is both deliriously exciting and pleasantly energetic. With a population just shy of 70k, taking up an area of approximately 16 square miles, the three-time “All American City” award winner straddles the line between being a small town and a bustling tourist attraction. With luxurious beaches, fine resorts, and a diverse range of entertainment, the only major question travelers, tourists, and residents should concern themselves with is: where can we go to relax and find a great meal today?
Christina’s Restaurant
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For breakfast or brunch, you can’t go wrong by starting off here. Located right off the world-famous Atlantic Avenue is Christina’s, a gourmet eatery with budget prices that exclusively specializes in amazing meals for early birds. With morning and afternoon hours between 8:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday to Sunday, this is a great stop early on in your day to fuel up on hearty, comforting staples (like their mouthwatering Melba waffles or Chicken Souvlaki platter) before you begin exploring and adventuring in Delray Beach.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
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Delray Beach is famous for their incredible Italian food scene, and Anthony’s is a pizzeria that proudly embraces that Italian tradition, with coal-fired brick ovens behind every meal. With take-out or dine-in both as options, you can safely leave all the worrisome food preparation to them, and just arrive to enjoy true pizza, pasta, and wing bliss in a variety of sizes and flavors. They also offer their free ACFP rewards program, for diners who want to save money and get great freebies on top of authentic, delicious food.
Conte’s Pizza & Sandwiches
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If you prefer New York style pizzas, with their thin crispy crusts and goopy toppings piled high, Conte’s is your pizza joint. Hand tossed premium quality are the two main expectations diners should bring to this gourmet restaurant, but beyond their great selection of made-to-order pizzas, they also offer a wide variety of New York inspired deli sandwiches, subs, and calzones. If you fled the colder northern states to enjoy the year-round warmth of Florida, Conte’s will make you feel right at home with their menu selection.
Jack’s Pizzaeria & Italian Restaurant
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Jack’s offers a gargantuan variety of amazing Italian dishes beyond the normal fare. Crisp calamari, antipasto platters, clams oreganata, and — of course — fresh pizza pie, in a huge variety! Whatever your appetite, as long as you like your food spicy, cheesy, and loaded down with the finest fresh herbs, you’ll find something on the menu that satiates your craving for fine Italian dining at Jack’s.
Picasso’s Pizza
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If you’re looking for a more family-friendly casual restaurant during your stay in Delray Beach, Picasso’s offers the convenience of fast food with the quality of a sit-down *ristorante*. Although the fare is simple — pizza, wings, breadsticks, and other Italian staples — the quality is supreme, with incredible homemade accouterments, top-shelf ingredients, and family-tested recipes that are guaranteed to please everyone, whether you order delivery or choose to dine-in.
Uptown Pizza
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Uptown offers a great dine-in experience for patrons looking to relax, but also quick delivery for those on the go. Whether you’re staying in Delray Beach long term, or just looking for a capstone to end your vacation on a positive note, you can find it everywhere else the action is in Delray Beach — uptown! With a wide variety of pizzas, wings, and other Italian fare, your stay won’t be complete until you’ve tried this classic pizzeria.
Beijing Palace Restaurant
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If you’ve exhausted your taste for Italian, there are also many great Chinese restaurants in Delray Beach. Beijing Palace is a locally supported restaurant that offers a great selection of authentic and traditional recipes — as well as the usual “Americanized” options, for pickier eaters. This allows you a chance to sample real Chinese gourmet fare, without worrying about whether your kids or other travel mates will reject the exotic flavors.
China Gardens
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When discussing authenticity, you can’t leave out China Gardens, off of Military Trail. They offer an incredible sampling of Mandarin, Hunan, Cantonese, and Szechuan flavors, all in one place. Further, they are one of the more budget friendly options, with large platters, low prices, and free deliveries on most orders, as well as daily special menus for diners who prefer to instead come in and indulge in the local ambiance.
Hunan Gardens Chinese Restaurant
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Hunan Gardens is a truly authentic enterprise, run by a family of Chinese immigrants who came to Delray Beach in the early 80s to share amazing recipes, flavors, and quality previously found only in that nation. The community has embraced Hunan Gardens over nearly 30 years, and the menu has evolved to cater to everyone’s appetites, without sacrificing their genuine flair. They offer a large selection of appetizers, meals, and treats for every diner to enjoy.
Hunan Wok
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For quick and savory meals, Hunan Wok offers the closest thing to “Americanized Chinese food” on this list, for people who want to stay within their comfort zones while in Delray Beach. This doesn’t translate to poorer quality or sacrificed standards, however! Rather, they offer a more delectable take on the usual “buffet-style” Chinese food, with a constantly evolving menu as they strive to adapt to their customers’ ever-changing tastes and expectations for comfort, filling meals.
50 Ocean
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One thing you’d be remiss not to try is the fresh seafood, claimed from the local waters the city is named for! Other restaurants in the area try to give you a taste of authentic, traditional Delray Beach flavors. Bucking the trend, 50 Ocean is a new arrival that boasts an offering of next-level dining never before experienced in the area. Combining the breathtakingly beautiful oceanfront location overlooking the pristine white sands, a wide variety of freshly caught Atlantic seafood, and handcrafted beverages tailored to enhance the ambiance of the crashing waves, 50 Ocean is the perfect place to wind down and relax during your stay in Delray Beach.