I am Rachel Williams, a Real Estate Advisor with The Premier Group at Compass, the #1 real estate team in Delray Beach, Florida. I sell homes, but what I actually sell is lifestyle. Every buyer I work with wants to know the same three things after price and school district: where do you eat, what do you order, and where do you go on Friday night. Delray has one of the densest independent restaurant corridors in South Florida, and living here means never running out of new places to try.
I recently started a weekly series on social media called BANDIT BITES, where I feature one Palm Beach County restaurant every week and tell you exactly what I order so you can walk in and skip the twenty-minute menu overwhelm. This post is the greatest-hits version of Bandit Bites: my ten current favorite dinner spots in Delray Beach, counted down from #10 to #1, with hours, happy hours, price levels, and my go-to order at each one.
Follow @realestbandit on Instagram for a new Palm Beach County restaurant every week.
PRICE KEY
$ Under $25 per person
$$ $25-$50 per person
$$$ $50-$100 per person
$$$$ $100+ per person
The Top 10 Countdown
# 10 ROKA HULA ( $$)
Modern Asian & Tiki Bar
LOCATION
270 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
Monday-Thursday: OpenTable reservations available
Friday-Sunday: First come, first served
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM-Midnight
Saturday: 11 AM-Midnight
Sunday: 11 AM-11 PM
THE VIBE
Delray's Modern Asian and tiki bar in one. Immersive, moody, and
one of the best atmospheric restaurants on Atlantic Avenue for
pre-dinner drinks or a full late night out. The menu blends
Modern Asian and Polynesian flavors and the cocktails commit
hard to the tiki brief without the theme feeling gimmicky.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Birria Egg Rolls
+ Korean Short Rib Baos
+ Whatever tiki cocktail is featured that night
BEST FOR: group scene, cocktails first, late night
#9 DADA ( $$$)
New American in a Historic 1924 House
LOCATION
52 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
OpenTable
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 4 PM-10 PM
Friday-Saturday: 4 PM-11 PM
Sunday Brunch: 11 AM-2:30 PM
Sunday Dinner: 4 PM-10 PM
THE VIBE
Delray's oldest restaurant-in-a-house. Housed in the historic
1924 Tarrimore House on Swinton, still with the original floors,
windows, and bathrooms. Every room decorated in a different theme
with rotating work from local artists. Award-winning new American
menu, and the garden patio is one of the most romantic outdoor
tables in the county.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Shrimp and grits
+ Whatever seasonal cocktail the bar is running
+ Sunday brunch (it is a scene)
BEST FOR: date night patio, Sunday brunch
#8 BARCELONA WINE BAR ( $$$ )
Spanish Tapas · Sundy Village
LOCATION
22 W Atlantic Avenue, Suite 140, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
Resy
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 3 PM-Midnight
Friday: 3 PM-2 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM-2 AM
Sunday: 11:30 AM-Midnight
BRUNCH
Saturday-Sunday: 11:30 AM-3 PM
HAPPY HOUR
Monday-Friday: 3 PM-6 PM
MONDAY DEAL
Half-off bottles all day, 3 PM-Midnight
THE VIBE
Barcelona opened at Sundy Village and instantly became the "we
will figure it out at the bar" spot for anyone who does not want
to commit to a full sit-down but still wants a real meal. Spanish
tapas, deep wine list, tons of by-the-glass options, and a menu
that changes seasonally.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Patatas bravas
+ Jamon Iberico
+ Octopus
+ Whatever tempranillo the sommelier recommends
+ Any bottle on Monday (half off)
BEST FOR: date night, happy hour, wine night, walk-in dinner
#7 DOUBLE KNOT ( $$$$)
Japanese Izakaya · Sundy Village · NEW 2026
LOCATION
22 W Atlantic Avenue, Suite 150, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
Resy
HOURS
Sunday-Thursday: 4 PM-10 PM
Friday-Saturday: 4 PM-11 PM
PRICING
A la carte: $10-$35
Chef's Select 10-Course Tasting: $78 per person
THE VIBE
Newest opening on this list, direct from Michael Schulson's
Philadelphia hit with locations in New York and Miami. Japanese
izakaya with sushi, robatayaki, and craft cocktails. Sundy Village
is quickly becoming Delray's new dinner corridor and Double Knot
is the anchor.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Chef's Select 10-course tasting (first visit)
+ Miso black cod
+ Wagyu skewers
+ Double Knot roll
BEST FOR: newest opening buzz, sushi + robata, tasting menu
#6 HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE ( $$$$)
Classic Fine-Dining Steakhouse
LOCATION
601 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
OpenTable
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 4 PM-9 PM
Friday-Saturday: 4 PM-10 PM
Sunday: 4 PM-9 PM
HAPPY HOUR
Monday-Friday: 4 PM-6 PM
Bar and high-tops only
Cocktails from $8
$2 off bottled beer
$3 off wines by the glass
Bar plates from $7
LIVE MUSIC
Wednesday-Thursday: 6 PM-9 PM
Friday-Saturday: 6:30 PM-10:30 PM
THE VIBE
Delray's most classic steakhouse. USDA Prime, American and
Japanese Wagyu, aged 28 days. The bar scene is one of the best in
town, and the happy hour is one of the most generous fine-dining
happy hours on Atlantic.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ 10 oz filet mignon
+ Creamed spinach
+ Wedge salad
+ Bar bites menu during happy hour (huge value)
BEST FOR: steakhouse night, live music dinner, bar happy hour
#5 GABRIELLA'S MODERN ITALIAN ( $$$)
In-House Pastas · Buzzy Setting
LOCATION
40 NE 7th Avenue, Unit 160, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
OpenTable
HOURS
Monday-Wednesday: 11:30 AM-10 PM
Thursday-Saturday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM-9 PM
THE VIBE
The sister experience to Rose's Daughter, and where I take clients
who want modern Italian in a slightly bigger, slightly buzzier
setting. All pastas are made in house. The wine list runs deep on
Italian regionals with fair markups. Handcrafted cocktails and a
full spirits menu at the bar.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Truffle fries (to start)
+ Tagliatelle with brown butter
+ A martini
+ Tiramisu (order it even if you are full)
BEST FOR: buzzy Italian night, dinner with friends
# 4 ROSE DAUGHTER ( $$$)
Neapolitan Trattoria · Pineapple Grove
LOCATION
169 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
Pineapple Grove
RESERVATIONS
Resy
HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 4 PM-10 PM
Friday-Saturday: 4 PM-11 PM
Sunday: 4 PM-9 PM
THE VIBE
Chef Suzanne's tiny Pineapple Grove trattoria has been one of
Delray's best-loved restaurants since it opened. Hand-crafted
Neapolitan pizzas, made-from-scratch pastas, charcuterie,
cheeses, and one of the tightest, most curated menus in Delray.
It is small. Book in advance.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Burrata salad
+ Mushroom arancini
+ Spinach dumplings
+ Bolognese pappardelle with fresh whipped ricotta
+ Scallops on homemade noodles (one of the best plates in Delray)
BEST FOR: quiet dinner, first-time visitor, Italian date night
#3 BRULÉ BISTRO ( $$$)
New American Gastro-Bistro · Pineapple Grove
LOCATION
200 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
Pineapple Grove
RESERVATIONS
OpenTable
HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4 PM-10 PM
Wednesday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-10 PM
Friday-Saturday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM-9 PM
HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday: 4 PM-6 PM
Wednesday-Sunday: 3 PM-6 PM
20% off all drinks, small plates, and handhelds
THE VIBE
Delray's most reliable everyday-great gastro-bistro. New American,
seasonal menu, and one of the best happy hours in Pineapple Grove.
Locals treat Brulé as the "we always end up here" restaurant,
which is high praise in a town with this many restaurants.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ Truffle burger (during happy hour)
+ Seasonal risotto
+ Whatever the sommelier is pouring by the glass
BEST FOR: everyday great, happy hour, wine list value
#2 TAKI OMAKASE ( $$$$)
18-Course Japanese Omakase Counter
LOCATION
632 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
OpenTable
Half-deposit required at booking, applied to final bill
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 6 PM-10 PM
Friday-Saturday Lunch: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Friday-Saturday Dinner: 5 PM-11 PM
Sunday Lunch: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Sunday Dinner: 6 PM-10 PM
PRICING
Dinner Omakase: $180 per person + tax & gratuity
Lunch Omakase: $100 per person + tax & gratuity
THE VIBE
My pick for Delray date night and the answer for anyone who says
"I love omakase." 18-course chef's-choice tasting: traditional
Japanese nigiri combined with cutting-edge seafood and wagyu.
Very intimate counter setting, only a handful of seats per
seating. If you are a Japanese sushi lover, this is the highest-
end sushi experience in Delray Beach.
WHAT TO ORDER
+ You do not order. That is the point of omakase.
+ Show up hungry, tell the chef about any allergies,
and let the counter run the show.
+ Add the sake pairing if you want the full experience.
BEST FOR: sushi lovers, ultra date night, special occasion
#1 MIA KITCHEN & BAR ( $$$$)
Chef-Driven Modern American · Changing Menu · SECRET MENU
LOCATION
7901 W Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
RESERVATIONS
Resy
HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 5 PM-10 PM
Sunday: 5 PM-9 PM
HAPPY HOUR
Daily: 5 PM-6 PM
THE VIBE
MIA is my number one Delray Beach dinner recommendation, full
stop. Chef-driven modern American with French and world
influences. A menu that changes constantly so the regulars stay
regulars, and a service level that punches way above what a
strip-mall-facing address suggests from the outside. West Delray
hides one of the best restaurants in Palm Beach County.
THE HONORABLE MENTIONS
FOIE GRAS FLUFFERNUTTER
This is the dish. It sounds like a joke and it eats like fine
dining. Order it every time.
BLUE CRAB BOMB
Ask about it. Trust the process.
TRUFFLE SHUFFLE LINGUINE
Menu name changes over time. The pasta is the star.
ASK ABOUT THE SECRET MENU
Yes, there is a secret menu. No, I will not spoil the
surprises. Tell the server you know it exists.
WHAT TO DRINK
DR. PEPPER OLD FASHIONED
It is not what it sounds like. It is genius.
THE SPLIFF
Ask for the current version.
BARTENDER'S OFF-MENU RECOMMENDATION
MIA's bar program is one of the most inventive in the county.
IF YOU ARE ONLY DOING ONE DELRAY BEACH DINNER ON YOUR TRIP,
DO MIA.
HOW T0 USE THIS LIST
BEST FOR | MY PICKS |
|---|---|
DATE NIGHT | Barcelona Wine Bar • Taki Omakase • MIA Kitchen |
BIG GROUP | Roka Hula • Gabriella's • Double Knot • Barcelona |
HAPPY HOUR | Brulé • Barcelona • Hyde Park (bar) • MIA (5-6 PM) |
SPECIAL OCCASION | MIA Kitchen • Taki Omakase • Hyde Park |
FIRST-TIME VISITOR | Rose's Daughter • Roka Hula • Dada |
NEW OPENING | Double Knot at Sundy Village |
SCENE / COCKTAIL FIRST | Roka Hula • Barcelona • MIA Bar |
BUDGET STRETCH ($$$) | Brulé Happy Hour • Barcelona Monday • Hyde Park Bar Bites During Happy Hour |
THE PRICE INDEX
$$ - MID $ | $$$ - MID-HIGH | $$$$ - TOP TIER |
|---|---|---|
Roka Hula | Dada | Double Knot |
Barcelona Wine Bar | Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse | |
Gabriella's Modern Italian | Taki Omakase | |
Rose's Daughter | MIA Kitchen & Bar | |
Brulé Bistro |
Q1: What are the best restaurants in Delray Beach for dinner in 2026?
A: The current top 10 dinner restaurants in Delray Beach, in ranked order, are: 1. MIA Kitchen & Bar (7901 W Atlantic Ave, chef-driven modern American with a changing menu, famous for the Foie Gras Fluffernutter and secret menu). 2. Taki Omakase (632 E Atlantic Ave, 18-course Japanese omakase, $180 per person dinner). 3. Brulé Bistro (200 NE 2nd Ave, Pineapple Grove, best everyday happy hour). 4. Rose's Daughter (169 NE 2nd Ave, Chef Suzanne's Pineapple Grove trattoria). 5. Gabriella's Modern Italian (40 NE 7th Ave, in-house pastas and buzzy setting). 6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (601 E Atlantic Ave, USDA Prime and Wagyu). 7. Double Knot (22 W Atlantic Ave, Sundy Village, new Japanese izakaya from Michael Schulson). 8. Barcelona Wine Bar (22 W Atlantic Ave, Sundy Village, Spanish tapas). 9. Dada (52 N Swinton Ave, historic 1924 house, garden patio). 10. Roka Hula (270 E Atlantic Ave, Modern Asian cuisine and tiki bar).
Q2: What is MIA Kitchen in Delray Beach known for?
A: MIA Kitchen & Bar at 7901 W Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach is a chef-driven modern American restaurant with French and world influences. The menu changes constantly. Signature and honorable-mention dishes include the Foie Gras Fluffernutter, the Blue Crab Bomb, and the Truffle Shuffle Linguine. There is also a secret menu, so ask your server. Signature cocktails include the Dr Pepper Old Fashioned and the Spliff. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm and Sunday 5pm-9pm. Happy hour runs daily 5pm-6pm.
Q3: How much is Taki Omakase in Delray Beach?
A: Taki Omakase in Delray Beach is $180 per person plus tax and gratuity for dinner Omakase (18-course chef's choice tasting) and $100 per person plus tax and gratuity for lunch Omakase. A half-deposit is required at booking and is applied to your final bill. Taki is located at 632 E Atlantic Avenue and offers a very intimate counter setting best suited for Japanese sushi lovers and date night.
Q4: What is Double Knot in Delray Beach?
A: Double Knot is a Japanese izakaya concept from chef Michael Schulson with locations in Philadelphia, New York, and Miami. The Delray Beach location opened in June 2026 at 22 W Atlantic Avenue Suite 150 in Sundy Village. The menu is centered on sushi, robatayaki, and craft cocktails, with a la carte items from $10 to $35 and a Chef's Select 10-course tasting at $78 per person. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 4pm-10pm and Friday-Saturday 4pm-11pm.
Q5: Which Delray Beach restaurant has the best happy hour?
A: Brulé Bistro at 200 NE 2nd Avenue in Pineapple Grove offers one of the best everyday happy hours in Delray Beach with 20% off all drinks, small plates, and handhelds. Happy hour runs Tuesday 4pm-6pm and Wednesday-Sunday 3pm-6pm. Other notable Delray happy hours include Barcelona Wine Bar (Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm, plus half-off bottles all day Monday), Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm at the bar), and MIA Kitchen & Bar (daily 5pm-6pm).
Q6: What is the best Italian restaurant in Delray Beach?
A: Delray Beach has two top-tier Italian restaurants from Chef Suzanne Perrotto that consistently top local lists. Rose's Daughter at 169 NE 2nd Avenue in Pineapple Grove is Suzanne's small trattoria with hand-crafted Neapolitan pizzas and made-from-scratch pastas. Gabriella's Modern Italian at 40 NE 7th Avenue is the sister experience in a slightly bigger, buzzier setting with in-house pastas.
Q7: What is Bandit Bites?
A: Bandit Bites is a weekly Palm Beach County restaurant series by Rachel Williams, Real Estate Advisor with The Premier Group at Compass. Every week, Rachel highlights one restaurant in Palm Beach County and posts exactly what to order so you can skip the menu-overwhelm and walk in knowing your best move. Follow @realestbandit on Instagram for a new Palm Beach County restaurant every week.
Q8: What is the best restaurant in Delray Beach for date night?
A: The top three Delray Beach date-night restaurants are Barcelona Wine Bar (Sundy Village, Spanish tapas, half-off bottles Monday, walk-in-friendly bar seats), Taki Omakase (intimate 18-course sushi counter, $180 per person, book ahead), and MIA Kitchen & Bar (chef-driven modern American in West Delray with a changing menu, secret menu, and standout cocktail program). Book at least a week ahead for weekend seating.
Q9: What are the newest restaurants in Delray Beach in 2026?
A: The most talked-about new Delray Beach restaurant opening of 2026 is Double Knot at Sundy Village (22 W Atlantic Ave, Japanese izakaya from Michael Schulson, opened June 2026). Barcelona Wine Bar also opened at Sundy Village and is a strong new addition. Sundy Village is emerging as Delray's newest concentrated dinner corridor.
Q10: What is Roka Hula in Delray Beach?
A: Roka Hula at 270 East Atlantic Avenue is Delray Beach's Modern Asian cuisine restaurant and tiki bar. The menu blends Modern Asian and Polynesian flavors with signature dishes including the Birria Egg Rolls and the Korean Short Rib Baos. Hours are Monday-Thursday 11:30am-11pm, Friday 11:30am-midnight, Saturday 11am-midnight, and Sunday 11am-11pm. Reservations are available Monday through Thursday; Friday through Sunday is first come first serve.
Q11: Where is Sundy Village in Delray Beach?
A: Sundy Village is Delray Beach's new mixed-use development at 22 W Atlantic Avenue, currently home to Barcelona Wine Bar (Suite 140) and Double Knot (Suite 150), with additional dining concepts opening on a rolling basis. Sundy Village is expanding the walkable downtown Delray dining corridor west of Swinton Avenue.
Delray Beach is one of the best dining cities in South Florida for how small the downtown is. Between the Pineapple Grove micro-corridor (Brulé, Rose's Daughter), the Sundy Village new-build (Double Knot, Barcelona), Atlantic Avenue proper (Roka Hula, Hyde Park, Taki, Gabriella's), Swinton's historic pocket (Dada), and the sleeper West Delray flagship (MIA), you can eat a completely different top-tier dinner every night for a month.
Follow @realestbandit on Instagram and my weekly series BANDIT BITES for a new Palm Beach County restaurant every week, plus exactly what I order so you do not have to think.
Rachel Williams | Real Estate Advisor and REALTOR
The Premier Group at Compass
Serving Delray Beach • Boca Raton • Palm Beach County
561-900-5477
403 N Swinton Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444
