While Boynton Beach does not boast any beach front, do not overlook this town when in search of waterfront dining. The Intracoastal Waterway and a well-placed lake dish up wonderful ambiance for the city's waterfront dining scene. The menus offer something for everyone from surf & turf to upscale Mexican fare. The cocktails flow and the outdoor seating is abundant.
Here's where to find Boynton Beach's waterfrontrestaurants.
Banana Boat
The water view: Intracoastal Waterway at the Boynton Harbor Marina
Opened in 1978, this family-owned, local landmark has helped anchor Boynton's Ocean Avenue for decades. Well known for putting guests right on the water, they feature a menu packed with local seafood and other oceanic delights. From their surf & turf nachos with filet
mignon, shrimp, queso, salsa, guacamole, black beans and charred scallion crema; to the Palm Beach bouillabaisse with fresh Florida fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, corn, fennel, white wine and saffron tomato broth or mojo mahi sandwich, Banana Boat is ready to rock your palate. Don't forget one of their frozen libations like the Dirty Banana, Peach Freeze or piña colada.
Details: 739 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-732-9400; bananaboatboynton.com
Prime Catch
The water view: Intracoastal Waterway
Opened by the Therien family (founders of Banana Boat) in 2004, this waterfront destination has become one of the area's premier seafood restaurants. The menu ranges from appetizers like house-smoked wahoo dip and Kataifi-crusted jumbo lump crab cakes to Blue Point oysters and entrées like honey almond roasted snapper, coconut-crusted halibut, steaks and more. The bar off the outside deck perched on the edge of the waterway is a popular hangout for happy hour and beyond.
Details: 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach. 561-737-8822; primecatchboynton.com
Two Georges Waterfront Grille
The water view: Intracoastal Waterway
Well known for its "food, booze & views," Two Georges has a wonderfully relaxed vibe. Though known for fresh seafood, the menu has something for everyone with items including juicy burgers, crab cake sandwiches, chicken cobb salads, healthy salads, tasty appetizers, and plenty of daily specials. Need a frozen cocktail to complete the meal and feel? Mudslides, piña coladas and more await. They also feature live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Details: 728 Casa Loma Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-736-2717; twogeorgesrestaurant.com
A'lu Mexican Cuisine
The water view: Quantum Lake
Specializing in San Diego-style Mexican cuisine, this upscale restaurant opened in 2023 and is the creation of Richard Charleston. Feast on appetizers like elote or asada fries with flank steak, crispy French fries, cheddar cheese, guacamole and chimichurri; entrees including their pan-seared snapper and tequila mahi; or tacos including barbacoa, short rib, smoked chicken and more. Though the Shea Design-crafted interior is beautiful it's the patio overlooking Quantum Lake offers fabulous sunset views.
Details: 1080 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-810-4572; alupalmbeach.com
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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