PALM BEACH. 264's cut-coralstone exterior, adorned with black-and-cream-striped awnings, catches your gaze immediately, especially given the restaurant's corner location. Inside, the soaring dining room features dark carpets, pale furniture, and the lush accent of potted palms. The establishment is well known for its capable culinary hand. Steaks and seafood are specialties, and seasonal offerings of stone crabs and lobster tempt many patrons. You'll also find poultry, veal, pastas, and even burgers if you're in a more casual mood. Lunch adds soups, salads, and sandwiches to the menu, giving more than enough justification to frequent the place any time of day or night.

WEST PALM BEACH. Styled after a WWII-era home, this satisfying restaurant serves up traditional American fare while it provides views of aircraft at the local airport. Everything from decor to music to the menu is dotted with references to the 1940s, and visitors take in the ambience while they sample the hearty food. If you're in the mood for classics, sample roast turkey, chicken pot pie, or a juicy slice of prime rib. You'll also find fresh salmon, briny shellfish, and a selection of pastas studded with morsels of lobster, artichokes, and crisp-tender vegetables. Desserts are consistently lush, whether you choose pie, cheesecake, or something dressed with fresh fruit. An intriguing take on the theme restaurant.

WEST PALM BEACH. At Aleyda's, the cuisine is as vibrant and colorful as the festive surroundings. In fact, you can't help but feel good when you enter this world of sensory stimulation. The menu, zesty and filling, features all your south-of-the-border favorites, including tostados, tamales, and enchiladas. The house specialty is fajitas, delivered hot and fragrant to your table, accompanied by a host of condiments. Combination plates are also popular, giving patrons a sampling of several different dishes. Plus, the lunch buffet lets you munch on as many treats as you desire. Children find the place particularly entertaining, and you'll often find groups of diners coming together for good times and special events.

PALM BEACH. Simple wooden tables and chairs, clustered and close-set, front an exhibition kitchen in this spare, comfortable restaurant. Popular with the Palm Beach crowd, the place is constantly bustling with patrons who clamor for the flavorful Northern Italian cuisine. Risottos that incorporate fresh seafood and vegetables make for an ideal meal. Homemade pastas also have a loyal following, thanks to spinach ricotta ravioli, rigatoni with roasted eggplant, and pappardelle with fresh lobster in a brandy sauce. Roast duck, sauteed snapper, pan-seared veal chops, and lemon chicken also tempt patrons with their rustic goodness. A substantial selection of wines, along with a full bar at the entrance, give license for festivity long after the meal ends.

WEST PALM BEACH. Family-owned, this Mexican restaurant is one of the best around for both value and taste. Its authentic cuisine touches on a number of Latin American traditions, including those of Mexico and Cuba. As a result, you can sample great fajitas along with ropa vieja, carnitas, and boliche. You'll also find a savory churrasco, the succulent Brazilian barbecue prepared on skewers. If you prefer the standards, there's a wide range of enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, and the like. The introductory salsa and chips also make a good impression, thanks to their freshness. Kids can make do with hamburgers and sandwiches, and adults will be thrilled by the selection of chilled margaritas.