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.

DELRAY BEACH. A warm, inviting ambience beckons diners to this contemporary bistro, which bathes diners in the same muted light that gleams on polished wood surfaces. An exhibition kitchen gives hints of the incredible fare the kitchen produces. New American in name, the cuisine also has touches of Mediterranean spice and technique. Believing that the best ingredients make the best food, chef Nick Morfogen creates a daily menu, incorporating what's freshest at the market. Artfully presented plates include pan-seared salmon, grilled scallops, glazed halibut, and grilled pork chops. You'll also find steak, pasta, and game, depending on what's in season. Everything is incredible, and patrons return time and again for the great atmosphere and always-perfect food.

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. Tasty and affordable, the grub at this West Palm Beach seafooder is tough to pass up. Dig into the macadamia nut-crusted snapper or spicy barbecued Chilean sea bass, with garlic mashed potatoes and cheesy spinach. Coconut shrimp, crab cakes, calamari and lobster tail add to the kitchen's bounty. Tropical décor, from beach umbrellas to a giant fish on the wall, accents the dining room and bar.

WEST PALM BEACH. Located in the West Palm Beach Marriott, this restaurant's a top bet for almost any occasion. Diners marvel at the artful Continental cuisine, from juicy steaks to fresh, tantalizing seafood. Pistachio-crusted snapper meniere with asparagus risotto and jumbo lumb blue crab cakes might be listed among the day delicacies. A stunning bar lures the crowd with killer martinis.