Boca Raton

Since opening in 1991, this still-trendy eatery has been a leader among South Florida's New American restaurants. — Gayot

An elegant, old-school Continental restaurant with chandeliers and white linen tablecloths, Kathy's white-glove restaurant is an ideal spot for special occasions or culinary nostalgia. — Frommer's

Scenesters line the massive indoor-outdoor bar from noon 'til the wee hours at this cooler-than-thou retro library restaurant, but it's worth your time to stop here for the best burger in town. — Fodor's

“From the valet to the chef, you're in good hands” at this popular Boston-born Boca steakhouse hailed for its “exquisite” bone-in rib-eyes and other “juicy, tender” hunks of beef. — Zagat

Angelo's dishes deliver pure perfection in every bite. — Fodor's

City Oyster’s seafood arrives daily from local and Northeastern fisheries. Oysters, of course, are the specialty, but steaks, pasta, sushi bar and desserts also are on the menu. — Where

With “consistently excellent” fare, including “terrific steak” and “fried lobster” that's a “real treat”, this “busy, noisy”...surf 'n' turfer is the “quintessential” dining experience. — Zagat

Boasting a beautiful, bustling dining room overlooking a tropical garden, Ke'e Grill used to not take reservations until the lines out the door got out of control. — Frommer's

In a Boca Raton suburb where upscale steak/seafood restaurants are the norm, this Asian-esque small plates lounge draws hipsters from the whole county. — Gayot

The Addison is one of Boca's most popular -- and romantic -- restaurants, with a stunning courtyard with a canopy of banyan trees and a setting straight out of a swank Spanish village. — Frommer's

A tiny outpost of Iron Chef Masahuru Morimoto's original Philly sushi spot, Morimoto is one of the hottest tickets in Boca and South Florida in general. — Frommer's

This “always-full” Boca Italian, a “favorite to many”, is “where the beautiful people” dine on “fine food”, albeit at “a cost” and with “long waits” – even if you “make reservations”. — Zagat

A hip "younger crowd" goes "gaga" over this "laid-back", late-night Delray Beach hangout boasting a "wonderful" Eclectic-American menu and "delicious" drinks, all at a "good value". — Zagat

This fun and funky grease pit in Deerfield Beach is one of Broward County's favorite dives on the supercheap. — Fodor's

Popular with the downtown lunch crowd, this excellent storefront bakery keeps folks lining up for big sandwiches on fresh bread, plus muffins, quiches, and good homemade soups. — Frommer's

Taking up the local-food mantle, the menu here includes inventive dishes following the seasons using locally sourced meats, seafood, and vegetables. — Fodor's

Separately owned "old-line" deli/bakeries in Boca and Boynton Beach putting out "huge" sandwiches, "good" bagels and tons of other Jewish staples "you grew up with". — Zagat

This “casual” Boca Raton Irish pub “feels like home” to the “mostly younger crowd” thanks to a “friendly staff” pouring pints and serving Guinness-infused fare. — Zagat