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Boca Landing is a picturesque waterfront eatery located in the Waterstone Resort & Marina. Whether you're a guest of the resort or a local resident, enjoy exceptional Intracoastal views while you dine al fresco on one of the best outdoor patios in Boca Raton. At Boca Landing, Chef Matthew Mixon creates imaginative cuisine debuting the region's freshest seasonal flavors, which perfectly complement the selection of handcrafted cocktails and fine wines. From a bountiful European breakfast to a grilled steak or local seafood dish, Boca Landing has it all. BRIO Tuscan Grille | Italian | Location — Warm, relaxed Italian restaurant in Boca Center offering Tuscan-inspired dishes, a great wine selection, and craft cocktails. Burtons Grill & Bar | American | Menu | Location — Well-known chain bar and grill with high-quality American dishes served in a comfortable dining space. Café 5150 | American | Location — American eatery situated in the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, featuring an elegant dining room, an outdoor patio, and great views of the new amphitheater. Flashback Diner | American | Location — High-quality diner open 24 hours a day serving hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties at three locations in the region. Henry's | American | Menu | Location — Inviting restaurant serving elevated classic American dishes in a bright and sophisticated dining room.Photo Courtesy of Ke'e Grill
This vibrant seafood restaurant is a hidden gem in Boca. With both a tropical and sophisticated feel, Ke'e Grill provides an ideal setting for a special occasion — or lack thereof. The menu is packed with creative dishes, with a special emphasis on all things seafood. For Boca Restaurant Month, select one item from each course, including an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. And all year long, Ke'e Grill remains of the best fine dining destinations in the city. Louie Bossi's Boca Raton | Italian | Menu | Location — Rustic elegant eatery serving an array of Italian specialties, including pizza, pasta, paninis, soup, salads, and more. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus | New American | Menu | Location — Upscale eatery serving globally inspired fare within a stunning, chic space in the Neiman Marcus store at the Town Center at Boca Raton. Matteo's of Boca Raton | Italian | Menu | Location — Casual chain eatery with traditional decor serving family-style Italian dishes and wines by the glass.Photo Courtesy of Max's Grille
If you prefer dining al fresco, Max's Grille is an excellent option, as it has one of the best outdoor patios in Boca Raton. Plus, this eatery in the heart of Mizner Park is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of shopping. The bar at Max's Grille seamlessly extends from the inside to the beautiful patio, where you'll find more seating under the shade or in the sun. The elevated New American dishes and robust drink menu at Max's Grille are made all the better by airy surrounds and an overall classy atmosphere. Melting Pot Boca Raton | Fondue | Location — Romantic fondue restaurant chain with a plethora of heated pots of cheese, chocolate, and broth for do-it-yourself cooking and dipping. Morton's The Steakhouse | Steakhouse | Location — Steakhouse chain with a swanky interior serving aged prime beef, seafood, and other traditional steakhouse dishes. Nick's New Haven Style Pizzeria | Italian | Location — Sophisticated bar and grill specializing in thin-crust pizza, with an extensive menu of Italian and American dishes.Photo Courtesy of Ouzo Bay
It's all about freshness at this stunning modern eatery. Ouzo Bay serves an array of Greek dishes, including wild catches from around the world, grass-fed lamb, and prime dry aged meats. Eating here is like reserving a table on the Mediterranean, as each bite offers authentic flavors beautifully combined with age-old recipes. The world-class bar and lounge at Ouzo Bay serves handcrafted cocktails, small-batch whiskeys, and one of the most extensive Ouzo selections on the East Coast. Prezzo | Italian | Menu | Location — Casual Italian chain with a daily happy hour serving stone-baked pizzas, classic pasta, and more traditional dishes.Photo Courtesy of Ramen Lab Eatery
Ramen Lab Eatery is the first authentic ramen restaurant in Boca Raton. The fast-casual, counter-serve eatery is a perfect place for a quick lunch — especially during Boca Restaurant Month! Ramen Lab specializes in ramen, staying true to the bowl concept, which includes donburi and poke bowls. They emphasize sustainable food made fresh and make their own ramen noodles in-house, complemented by the thick, rich broth found in each ramen bowl. Discover an array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chashu to a perfectly cooked and seasoned poached egg. Rocco's Tacos | Mexican | Location — Popular Mexican restaurant with an outdoor patio serving classic dishes and snacks in addition to over 400 types of tequila. Ruth's Chris Steak House | Steakhouse | Menu | Location — Renowned steakhouse chain with an elegant setting and diverse selection of steaks, seafood, and other specialties.Photo Courtesy of SaiKo-i
The chic and modern interior of SaiKo-i creates the perfect setting for enjoying the authentic and innovative dishes of this renowned Japanese restaurant. SaiKo-i is a sushi lounge and hibachi grill with a range of choices to suit every palate. Each dish is prepared with the finest of ingredients and an authentic recipe, complete with a striking presentation. Stop by SaiKo-i for lunch ($22) or dinner ($38) during Boca Restaurant Month to sample the best of their sushi menu and other Japanese dishes. Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante | Italian | Location — Excellent Italian eatery with a gorgeous interior, array of authentic dishes, and an impressive wine selection. Seasons 52 | New American | Menu | Location — Chain eatery with a focus on featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients on their menu, in addition to offering a great selection of international wines.Photo Courtesy of Tanzy Restaurant
Nestled inside iPic Theaters, Tanzy Restaurant is an excellent option for date night in Boca Raton. This artisanal Italian eatery and lounge serves a selection of pasta, flatbreads, and wines in a cozy, intimate space. The carefully curated menu at Tanzy draws inspiration from Italy's Amalfi region, featuring exceptional coastal touches and classic flavors and ingredients. Traditional methods are combined with the adventurous to create a bold and inspiring meal — no matter what you choose from the three-course prix fixe menu during Boca Restaurant Month. Tap 42 | Gastropub | Location — Vibrant gastropub serving hearty brunch, lunch and dinner menus in a colorful space at the Town Center at Boca Raton. Temper Grille | American | Location — Tapas-style eatery focused on fresh ingredients with a great selection of beer and wine from all over the world.Photo Courtesy of The Locale
Experience rich, bold flavors found throughout the continent without traveling far at all. The Locale is a New American eatery with a special Latin flair, utilizing quality ingredients, which are well-prepared and deliciously composed into unique offerings. The beautiful and elegant space of The Locale sets the tone for an enjoyable dining experience, whether you're indulging with a full meal or simply stopping by during happy hour. After all, The Locale is one of our favorite fine dining restaurants in the city! Trattoria Siciliani | Italian | Menu | Location — Authentic Italian restaurant serving a robust menu consisting of pastas, seafood, meat, chicken, and pastries.Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Tholl via True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen believes that "eating well is always in season" — and we certainly agree! This health-focused eatery in the Town Center of Boca Raton offers a wide array of healthy dishes, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The vibrant and plant-filled interior perfectly complements the fresh and flavor-filled dishes you'll find at True Food. Stop by this modern eatery for lunch ($25) or dinner ($36) during Boca Restaurant Month to sample some of the best plates! Yakitori | Japanese | Menu | Location — Sushi bar with modern interior serving an extensive menu of specialty rolls and Pan-Asian dishes. Zinburger | American | Location — Burger chain serving shakes, local beers, cocktails, and an array of wines in a vibrant space.Photo Courtesy of J Skolnick Photography
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Starting on Saturday, kick-off Boca Restaurant Month, an exciting foodie event lasting throughout the month of September! The month-long event aims to promote Boca Raton's incredible array of culinary experiences, featuring a mixture of new and repeat restaurants from last year's inaugural restaurant month. Participating restaurants will feature a three-course prix fixe dinner menu priced between $36 and $40, not including tax or gratuity. This is the perfect opportunity to sample some of Boca's finest dining establishments presenting their finest dishes at a reasonable price. Check out nine of our favorite must-visit restaurants participating in Boca Restaurant Month!Everglades Holiday Park is an alligator park in Fort Lauderdale attracting locals and visitors alike. The park operates Everglades airboat tours, live gator shows, animal encounters, boat rentals and much more. This is the perfect day trip for adults and kids of all ages! Climb aboard one of their state-of-the-art vessels and venture into the heart of the River of Grass, where expert captains will take you on a 60-minute narrated tour of the Everglades, pointing out some of Florida's most exotic wildlife. This is an experience you — and the kids — will never forget!
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This award-winning program is designed to create a connection between children and the ocean. Funky Fish Ocean Camp is a one-of-a-kind drop-off experience, offering non-stop adventure for kids and a day of relaxation for you. Your child will experience the pool and shallow ocean water through professional snorkeling lessons, skimboarding, boogie boarding, paddle boarding lessons, marine science and repurposed ocean art. Funky Fish Ocean Camp has several locations in the area, including Bahia Mar Resort, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park! The camp operates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 364 days of the year.
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A trolley ride is always a fun experience for little ones! The Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley offers an incredible view of the city — whether you're visiting for the first time or you've lived in the area for years. Boarding the trolley is quite easy. Simply position yourself in a safe spot along any of the trolley's seven routes, wave to the driver much like you would hailing a cab, and get on board! And when you're ready to get off the trolley, let the driver know where and they will drop you off. Track the trolley using their special mobile app or with the desktop tracker. All routes are free except for the Beach and Las Olas link, which is $1 per ride or $3 for an all-day pass.Photo courtesy of Funderdome Indoor Playground & Cafe
Funderdome is an indoor wonderland for kids, offering endless fun for all ages — from a safe and laid-back toddler zone to an action-packed space quadrant laser maze. This indoor playground is open seven days a week with activities for kids ages 6 months through 13 years old. Adults are welcome to tag along or relax in the cafe while the kids get their energy out! Other activities and attractions include a ropes course, a ball blaster arena, a climbing wall, slides and much more.Photo courtesy of Museum of Discovery and Science
Bring education to life with a visit to the Museum of Discovery and Science, one of the largest museums of its kind in Florida. The mission of the museum is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs, and films. The AutoNation 3D IMAX theater is a destination all its own — showing larger-than-life films viewers can only experience with special glasses and headsets. Other attractions at the museum include ecoscapes, a simulated ride to Mars, a simulated airboat ride in the Everglades, a MaxFlight airplane simulator, and a number of Floridian animal displays. The Museum of Discovery and Science is open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12–5 p.m. on Sundays.Let the kids get their energy out — even on a rainy or gloomy day. Sky Zone is an exciting indoor trampoline park with a number of fun-filled attractions, including a freestyle jump area, ultimate dodgeball, a foam zone, SkySlam, a ladder suspended over a foam pit, and more! This indoor park offers endless fun for all ages — including your littlest ones. This Sky Zone location offers a special Toddler Time on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings!
Addison Mizner is the renowned architect responsible for designing the city of Boca Raton. His legendary Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival style buildings continue to inspire today's architecture. Mizner's exclusive hotel, once called the Cloister Inn when it was completed in 1926, still stands as a city landmark and is now called the Boca Raton Resort & Club. This renowned resort, in addition to a number of buildings throughout South Florida, stands as a reminder of this beloved architect and his distinctive style.
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Fitness is important for Boca Raton residents. Many take advantage of the many boutique gyms in the city, like Trainerspace, boasting a stunning interior with top-of-the-line equipment and professional trainers. Or they may choose to take the gym outside with an outdoor fitness class or activity in Boca Raton, such as Yoga on the Beach or stand-up paddleboarding with Boca Surf & Sail.This property is for sale here.
The Intracoastal Waterway plays a major role in the landscape of South Florida, including Boca Raton, one of the most central cities in the region. This 3,000-mile waterway allows convenient water access for yachts, creates a beautiful backdrop for estates in its path, and offers calmer waters for smaller boats to maneuver. The Intracoastal in Boca has several smaller canals, providing more waterfront properties and plenty of dockage for yachts and boats of all sizes.Photo Courtesy of Bea Byers via Boca Raton Children's Museum
Boca Raton has attractions for all ages, including the little ones. The Boca Raton Children's Museum is an interactive museum focused on broadening children's awareness of the world around them and the importance of problem-solving through creative and scientific exploration. The museum is housed in the historic Singing Pines building, which was built in 1913 and moved to its current location in Memorial Park in 1976. It is the oldest children's museum in the state of Florida!Photo Courtesy of GGP Inc. via Mizner Park
Mizner Park is considered one of the most popular landmarks in the city. This luxury lifestyle center hosts exceptional eateries, upscale shops, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, a movie theater, a cultural center, an amphitheater and more. This is a one-stop-shop for dining, shopping, and entertainment for residents and visitors alike!Photo Courtesy of Brantley Photography via Waterstone Resort & Marina
With such gorgeous landscape (free of billboards!) it's only right to enjoy it as much as possible — even while you wine and dine. Thankfully, there are a number of restaurants in Boca with incredible outdoor patios, offering views of the vast ocean, the sparkling waterway, and the city skyline.Boca is home to a number of excellent universities, including Florida Atlantic University, a public research university with more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered to its 30,000+ students. Boca residents enjoy the vibrant spirit FAU adds to the community, and many will attend university sporting events at the FAU stadium.
Address: 560 Island Drive | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
Beautifully conceived in the signature Palm Beach Mediterranean style, this magnificent residence is situated on a waterfront lot overlooking a peaceful lagoon with a golf course beyond. The property is meticulously landscaped with immaculate privacy hedges and majestic palms, providing shade and enhancing the area's natural beauty. Guests arrive at a circular brick paver motor court and proceed past cast stone columns. They are welcomed through wrought iron doors into a dramatic foyer with limestone tile flooring. Just beyond the foyer lies an opulent two-story living room with a wall of windows looking out over the resort-style pool with a raised deck spa.Address: 12 Lagomar Road | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
Tucked behind privacy hedges just steps from the beach, this 1928 architectural gem features a myriad of quintessential Mizner-era touches, such as a romantic formal entry courtyard with painted tile steps and multiple fountains, an immense second-floor living room with original Cuban tile, and a dramatic painted tile and wood staircase leading to the master suite. With surprising details at every turn, this estate is truly a work of art, both inside and out. The residence is accompanied by a generous pool pavilion complete with a wet bar, a powder room, a gas-heated pool, an outdoor shower, and an expansive lawn.Address: 220 Via Bellaria | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
Beautifully conceived by famed Swiss architect Maurice Fatio in 1932 and recently landmarked, this European-style two-story residence combines elegantly detailed yet warm formal areas with comfortable and casual spaces. Notable features include original Spanish tile, terrazzo floors, and restored hardwood flooring. High ceilings and crown moldings accentuate the grandeur and scale of rooms on both the lower and upper level. Admire the sparkling pool from under the covered loggia with a gorgeous hand-painted wall mural or from within the elegant family room lined with a wall of arched windows. The large pool and plethora of gathering areas set the tone for easy entertaining, both inside and out.Address: 217 Via Tortuga | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
This breathtaking European-inspired two-story residence effortlessly combines elegant charm with comfortable, casual spaces. A grand foyer with a dramatic marble and wrought iron circular staircase leads to a formal living room with a soaring tray ceiling and a cast stone fireplace. The gourmet chef's kitchen connects to a family room with six sets of French doors offering beautiful views of the heated pool with a fountain and spectacular garden landscape all around. The airy courtyard serves as the heart of the residence, featuring several conversation areas for entertaining or dining alfresco. Complete with a sitting room, sumptuous closets, and a marble bath, the extravagant master suite is secluded downstairs, while three bedroom suites, two with balcony views, comprise the upstairs level.Address: 240 Jungle Road | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
Beautifully conceived by Swiss master architect, Maurice Fatio, in 1928, this remarkable residence was landmarked in 2012. It was twice renovated and now encompasses over 7,400 total square feet. Original Spanish tile flooring that unifies much of the residence has been lovingly preserved over the years. Much of the living space in this historic residence focuses on the exterior, which has a south-facing covered loggia, a wet bar, multiple areas for lounging, a sparkling pool, mature trees, and lush landscaping all around.Address: 152 Dolphin Road | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
This brand new contemporary residence is a remarkable sight to see, featuring clean lines, sophisticated detail, and designer finishes throughout. Finished in 2017, the five-bedroom estate was conceived by Lebarge & Menard Architects, built by Beacon Construction, decorated by H-Interior Design, and landscaped by Neviera Williams. Notable elements include the curved white-washed oak staircase with lighted railings, the horizontal living room fireplace, vaulted ceilings, herringbone-pattern washed oak floors and more. The result is a light, fluid and refreshingly simple look throughout. The intelligent floor plan invites indoor and outdoor living, and sliding glass and transparent French doors connect the interior living spaces with relaxing poolside lounge areas.Address: 137 Dunbar Road | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
Travel along a long paved iron-gated entry drive to encounter this architectural masterpiece hedged and walled for privacy. The main traditional Palm Beach residence is accompanied by a single-story guest house, both of which surround a courtyard-like environ with a covered loggia, a heated resort-style pool, and a spa. The main residence features both formal spaces and more playful and comfortable rooms, such as the "Venetian room" with hand-painted murals, a multi-beam ceiling, white marble floor tiles, and French doors leading to the courtyard. Every major room is designed to lead outside, connecting indoor and outdoor living.Address: 308 Cocoanut Row | Listed By: Jim McCann & Associates
This stunning two-story residence is situated along Cocoanut Row near the very heart of Palm Beach. The estate was recently created by Wittmann Building with extraordinary quality, fine finishings and detail, and the security of concrete construction. Guests enter the home through a louver-like front door into a soaring two-story foyer offering views through the living room to the loggia and pool beyond. The living room features a cast stone gas fireplace, extensive windows, and French doors opening to the pool area. The luxurious master suite also opens to a sun terrace with serene landscaping and pool views.