This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening's fair includes plump scallops with caramelized mango

The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to duck

This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa mines quality ingredients for maximum flavor. A light, chunky gazpacho with soothing cucumber cream is perfect warm-weather dining. It’s also hard to resist the gum-tender

First, it draws you in with a complimentary salsa sampler of three salsas and a smooth serrano guacamole. Then, northern Mexican dishes like Carmarones con Tocino and tacos Al Carbon keep you there. Head to the rooftop bar for an Adelita cocktail to top it off.

This popular restaurant offers satisfying food and reasonable prices. Plus, there’s bubble tea. Opened in 2014, it has a wide range of Vietnamese favorites, such as cha gio tom heo, fried shrimp and pork Imperial rolls, all kinds of pho, noodle bowls, chicken curry and more.

Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the

Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic

Sushi/Thai. Arrive early for a table at this Asian hot spot—it’s popular with no reservations

Japanese-Thai. This is one of two Boon’s (the other is in Delray Beach), and it’s

Contemporary Bistro. The menu changes daily but some faves here include filet mignon carpaccio, seared

Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to the underserved denizens of west Delray. A few dishes from Max's other

New American. Known for its reliable food as well as the non-gluten, Paleo and “B

Little Havana is alive and well in Delray Beach. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue. Mariquitas (fried banana chips) are a tasty way to start your meal. For dinner, seafood paella is a winner, with mussels, shrimp, conch, octopus,

Modern American. A cornerstone in the Northwood neighborhood, this venue draws because of a complete package:

This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut

French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French

A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice.

This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as crab-stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette.

Seafood. The seafood-centric menu incorporates South Florida’s varied Latin and Caribbean culinary influences into it.

Contemporary American. Costa takes chef/owner Coton Stine’s dedication to farm-to-table fare to an elevated level