Openings/Closings

 
RESTAURANTS- OPENED:   (Scroll Down to see CLOSINGS!)
 
2011
 
 
June 17 -DIG-5199 W. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach-W.of Military Trail-561-638-0500
June 15- Barracuda Bar & Seafood- 1965 NE 2nd Street-Deerfield Beach
June 9- Max's Harvest- a Dennis Max Restaurant-in Delray's Pineapple Grove
May 27-Spin Ultra Lounge-(formery Gigi's in Mizner Park-Dancing-Boca Raton
May-Ovenella Restaurant (formerly Saba's)-499 S. Federal Hwy. Boca-561-395-1455
March-Sefa-Mediterranan Grille- 165 NE 2nd Avenue-Delray Beach-561-330-0004
February- "Shemata"-Mediterranean Cuisine-133 SE Mizner Blvd.-Royal Palm Place (the 'pink' plaza)-Boca Raton 33432 Info: 561-393-7626 
February 16-Bash of Boca- (formerly Gatsby's)-5970 SW 18th Street-Boca Raton-  561-447-7171
February 1-Buccan-elegant Caribbean casual-350 S. County Road-Palm Beach-561-833-3450
February- Mike and Mike Sports Bar-'gourmet' pub grub and 'lowest drink prices in town'-3801 10th Avenue North-Lake Worth-561-899-3772
January 20--"Verdea Restaurant and Wine Bar" in Palm Beach Gardens-healthy, organic and in the Embassy Suites! -you'll see posh words like pheasant, truffle, fennel, chutney, andouille and sauce bernaise-at 4350 PGA Blvd.-Info: 561-691-3130                                      
January 14-Wave 2700-  at 2700 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca Raton 33431-Boca's newest seafood restaurant opened by the former owner of The Seafood Connection in Boca- 561-361-2700

2010

 
ALSO: Apicius in Jupiter, Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company in Palm Beach Gardens, Gulfstream Cafe in Jupiter, Casa Mia in Jupiter, Relish in W. Palm B., Amici Market in Palm Beach, Luna Lounge in W. Palm B., Kubo Asiatic Cuisine in N. Palm B., Sweet Tomatoes in Boynton Beach, Zaza's Fresh Mediterranean in Boynton Beach, China Beach Bistro in W. Palm B., Fiorentina in Lake Worth, Cabana Las Palmas in W. Palm B., Dolce Vita in Lake Worth, Off the Hookah in West Palm B., Yankee Dogs in West Palm B., The Raw Kitchen in W. Palm B., Capricicio Bistro in Boynton Beach, Holy Smokes in Palm Beach G., and Corelino's Coal Oven Pizza in Lantana, Market 17 in Ft. Lauderdale
December-Prime (formerly 'Blue Fish')-serving only Prime steak, sushi and seafood-110 E. Atlantic Ave.-Delray 33444-nightly live piano player-561-865-5845
December-Boardwalk Fresh Burger and Fries-21077 Powerline Road-Boca Raton 33433-in the Shops at Boca Grove (near Bone Fish Grill-) 561-482-1561
November 23-Patio Delray-(formerly Pineapple Grille)-try a pheasant pate or a wild boar rib chop-outdoor seating and occasional live jazz-at 800 Palm Trail-Delray-561-279-0880
November 22-Andrew's -(in the former 'IL Marco' location)-99 SE Mizner Blvd.-Boca Raton-561-391-7939
November 19-Deck 84-Burt Rappaport (who owns Bogart's Restaurant in the Premiere Cinemark Theater and Henry's in Delray opened a new restaurant in Delray Beach on the Intracoastal in the old Busch’s restaurant-After a million-dollar renovation,"Burt’s on the Bridge" features one of South Florida’s rarest commodities—a waterfront view—and a dock for boaters
November-Rare-opened on Las Olas where BOVA Prime used to be-401 E. Las Olas-Fort Lauderdale-954-527-3365
November-Bahama Mama's-new tropical Caribbean restaurant- at 340 Clematis Street- West Palm Beach- 561-659-2912
November 13- Pinon Restaurant-6000 Glades Road-Boca Raton- Town Center, next to Blue Martini-561-391-7770
November 5-Sweet Greens Market in Palm Beach Gardens-4807 PGA Blvd.-Palm Beach G.-561-624-0857
October 13- The Olive Tap-701 E. Rosemnary, West Palm Beach-561-651-1110 
October 10- Smokehouse Grille & Wingery-(formerly Boca Wings and Ribs)- 2257 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton 
September 25- "Bouji"  (formerly "The Blue Palm" in Delray)-7pm to 11pm-at 3035 S. Federal Hwy., just south of Linton Blvd. and north of Lendel, opposite the Honda dealership)
September 9-Holy Smokes-2650 PGA Blvd.-Pam Beach Gardens-561-624-7427
 August 20- "The Blind Monk"-casual wine bar- 410 Evernia Street-West Palm Beach-561-833-3605
August 6- "303" at 303 SE Mizner Blvd. in Royal Palm Plaza- (formerly "Funky Nuts" and "La Dolce Vita') Boca Raton
August 5- Taboo (formerly 'Chow"- in Royal Palm Place-('pink plaza')- Boca Raton
August 4 - Neighborhood Bar and Lounge-Federal Hwy., just north of Yamato Rd. -Boca
July 1- Caliente Mexican Restaurant- (in the former "Taverna Eros" location) at 8 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
June 30-Souvlaki Fast- Mizner Plaza-122 NE 2nd Street-Boca Raton-on the south end of Mizner Park-561-395-1906
June 30-VIVO (formerly Bova)-1450 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca- Grand Opening-561-750-2120
June 26-  Rack's- (in the former "Pranzo's' location in Mizner Park)-Boca RatonLa Bodega Tapas and Tintos-Grand Opening was on June 3-at 100 Plaza Real South-Royal Palm Place ('pink plaza')-561-395-1217
VIVO- (formerly Bova) 1450 N. Federal Highway-Boca Raton
May- "Surf Sliders" - corner of A1A and E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach- (across from the Marriott Hotel)-561-276-2227
April-Capri Restaurant (formerly "Matteo's first location)-39 SE 1st Avenue-Boca Raton-561-391-8044
April- Taste Gastropub- in the Pineapple Grove section of Delray Beach-owner Allen Susser-of "Chef Allen's" restaurant in Aventura-169 NE 2nd Avenue-877-418-2783 
April 1-New York Strip Restaurant and Cabaret- 1350 SW 2nd Street-Pompano Beach-CLOSED
March 25-Matorano's Italian-American Kitchen-at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood-954-584-4450
March- Solita- new Italian restaurant in the former location of "Mark's on Las Olas"- at 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd.-954-357-2606
March- Chris Michaels Restaurant and Lounge- (formerly "Old Town Tavern")10 E. Boca Raton Rd.-NE corner of Palmetto and Dixie Hwy-CLOSED
February-Caruso Ristorante-(formerly 'Cafe Jolie')-187 SE Mizner Blvd.-Boca-in Royal Palm Plaza (the 'pink plaza') -561-367-7488
January- Reef Rd. Rum Bar- (Formerly Clematis Social)-the restaurant has been transformed with a tropical feel complete with Tiki statues-oh, and 100 brands of rum-Clematis Street in West Palm Beach-561-838-9099
January 8-  The Office- in Delray-featuring chef Mark Militello (of "Mark's" in Mizner Park, City Place and Las Olas)-at 201 E. Atlantic Avenue (in the space formerly occupied by Louie, Louie)-opening at 5pm
                                                   
                                               2009-OPENINGS
 
December 30 - "B.B. King's Blues Club"-open for lunch and dinner with live music every night of the week-at City Place (550 S. Rosemary Avenue-)West Palm Beach-561-420-8600
December 30- The Green Gourmet"-the chef from Henry's for 8 years opened his own restaurant in the same plaza-everything is organic and natural, even the beer and wine-this is green market chic-eat at one of the 8 tables inside and out or take it to go-at the Shops at Addison Place- 16950 Jog Road-Delray Beach-561-455-2466
December 17- "Argentango" - in Boca-in Royal Palm Place (the "Pink Plaza-CLOSED
December 10- "Mood Ultra Lounge"- CLOSED-located at 6861 SW 18th Street (and Powerline Road)                                  
December 10- "Table 42 Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar" at Royal Palm Place ("The Pink Plaza") in Boca-7:30pm-11pm-Restauranteur Gary Rack introduces his contemporary dining concept-399 SE Mizner Blvd-
Wild Olives (formerly Opus 5)-Chef Todd English- in the Shops at Boca Center-5050 Town Center Circle-Boca-561-544-8000 
Hooters-It's been 6 years since they closed in Boca but Hooters reopened just behind the Glades Plaza, in the Commons at Town Center, along Northwest 19th Street east of the Town Center.
Five Guys burger chain and LaSpada's sub shop. Sun-Sentinel has the full story.
Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll: is packing them in at 200 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach-$15.50 for the lobster rolls (and owner, Linda, is the grand-daughter of the retailer L.L. Bean in Maine)-561-276-2502
Chow: -in Royal Palm Place- 309 Via De Palmas in Boca- (in the former location of "Cottonwood")-CLOSED- NOW "TABOO"
Campagnole: Re-opened at 8228 Glades Road- open 7 days a week-561-488-7960
The Living Room: in Boynton Beach-located in the old Lindburgers in the Catalina Center-Tuesday is "Unlimited Pour" night- $15 keeps your wine glass refilled all night-located at 1709 N.Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach.
Copper Canyon Grill: (just off I-95)-nice, welcoming bar area right at the entrance-don't miss their rotisserie chicken which has 31 herbs and spices and it's cooked over a wood burner- 2006 NW Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton-561- 893-8838.
Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company: New Yorkers who miss their bagels will enjoy this new place opened by Steve Fassberg in Delray Beach-bagels cost 95 cents each or $9.85 for a baker's dozen-the coffee, iced tea, sodas, and even the ice cubes are made with replicated Brooklyn water- 14451 S. Military Trail, just north of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of the street in the same plaza as Chase Bank-561-455-7491
  Lola's -(in former "Gotham City" restaurant location across from Morikami)- 16950 Jog Road-Delray Beach- 561-496-LOLA (5652)
Tim Finnegans: a new pub at the corner of Linton Blvd. and Federal Hwy.-live traditional Irish music on Friday and Saturday nights-Delray Beach
Rosarios Ristorante- (was "La Viola" )-same original owner- 145 SE Mizner Blvd. in Royal Palm Place-Boca-561-393-0758
The Capital Grille: Steakhouse-6000 Glades Road-Boca-Town Center Mall- 561- 368-1077 or www.thecapitalgrille.com
Uncle Julio's: in Mizner Park – Great location, Mexican food and tequila bar-449 Plaza Real-  56… or www.unclejulios.com
IL Bacio: Restaurant and Lounge-  opened in place of "City Limits"-Executive Chef is Peter Masiello, formerly of Bova Restaurant in Boca-modern Italian menu- 29 SE Second Avenue-Delray Beach-561-865-7785
Tryst: Happy Hour from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, Monday- Friday, all drinks 1/2 price- Offers 'Bar Bites' (all $7 or under) and dinner.   4 East Atlantic Avenue- Delray Beach-561-921-0201 

RESTAURANTS CLOSED
 
                               
                                                                      2011
 

CLOSED: The fancy restaurant "L'Escalier" at the Breakers has closed-it will be replaced by a new restaurant next year but which one—that's a mystery

CLOSED: June-Christine's By The Sea- inside the Lighthouse Cove Resort at 1406 N. Ocean Blvd.-Pompano Beach

 CLOSED: June- III Forks-200 E. Palmetto Park Road-Boca Raton

CLOSED: June-Fusilli' Italian Restaurant-8903 Glades Road-Boca Raton 

CLOSED: June-The Vine Bar-925 N.University - Coral Springs

CLOSED: Fusilli Ristorante-9617 Westview Drive- Coral Springs

CLOSED: Zed451 in Mizner Park in Boca Raton

CLOSEDMay 14-Atlantic Ocean Club-217 E. Atlantic Ave.-Delray Beach; replaced  by  "Pop Up" but only "until the beginning of Fall

CLOSED: May 1- McCormick & Schmidk's in Boca Raton

CLOSED:  Feb.10- Saba Restaurant-Mizner Park-Boca Raton             

 
                                                                      2010
 ALSO:  Taste in Delray (may reopen), Pastrami Queen in Boca, the Melting Pot in Lake Worth, Pizza Fusion in Wellington, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Boynton Beach, Soma Center in Lake Worth and Tentazione in Boynton Beach
CLOSED-Nov. 21-moved  from 7200 N Dixie Hwy Boca Raton FL 33487-1637 thebackroombluesbar.com (561)988-8929 – new location: Congress Square Plaza in Delray Beach- SW corner of Atlantic Avenue and Congress- email to get on their email list to know when they've opened:    johnyurt@yahoo.com
CLOSED-Oct. 17-Sonoma Cafe & Bistro -640 E. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach
CLOSED-Oct. 17-Wild Olives Cafe at City Place in West Palm Beach
CLOSED-   Oct.7 – Moquila- 99 SE Mizner Blvd.- Boca Raton
CLOSED-  Oct 7-The Blue Fish-110 E. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach
CLOSED- Aug.13- Samba Room- on Las Olas Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale
CLOSED- July- The New York Strip Steakhouse and Cabaret-Pompano Beach
CLOSED-July 1-The Painted Apple-Deerfield Beach- Now "Bistro 1250' 
CLOSED-June 7- Saba- 499 S. Federal Hwy. – Boca Raton
CLOSED-June 28- Sunrise Cafe in Sunrise
CLOSED-June- Bova Prime- 401 E. Las Olas Blvd.-Ft. Lauderdale
CLOSED-May 13- Basil Garden in Boca Raton
CLOSED-May 10- Chris Michael's Restaurant -10 E. Boca Raton Road-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April 7- Gatsby's-SW 18th Street-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April 3-Bova Cucina-Military Trail-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April-Argentango Grill-504 Via De Palmas-Royal Palm Plaza-Boca Raton
CLOSED-Jan.-   Mood Ultra-Lounge in Boca
 
                                2009
CLOSED:
Addison Steakhouse, 16950 Jog Rd., Delray Beach
Alligator Alley, 1321 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park
Amazonia Churrascaria, 11300 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens
Armadillo Beach Cafe, 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Dania Beach
Angela's Garden Cafe, Tamarac
Aqua Grill, 1330 Legacy Ave., # F-100, Palm Beach Gardens
Baja Fresh, 2908 N. University Dr., Coral Springs
Bar Louie, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
Blu Palm Restaurant, Federal Hwy., Delray Beach
BOVA Ristorante, 1450 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Big City Tavern, Boca Center-Military Trail-now Rocco's Tacos
Brownie's Tavern, 1411 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Bucky's BBQ, 1198 N. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton
Cafe Joley, 187 SE Mizner Blvd., Unit 39, Boca Raton
Capri Blu, 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach
Christine's, 2671 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
City Kitchen, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens
City Limits, Dance area/Restaurant, Delray Beach (now IL Bacio)
Classic Bistro, 4595 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Clematis Social (by Burt Rappaport) on Clematis Street, Palm Beach (Reef Road &  Rum Bar)
Coral Rose Cafe, 1840 Harrison St., Hollywood
Cottonwood Cafe, 309 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton
Crazy Cuban, 11985 US Hwy. 1, # 101, Juno Beach
Cucina D'Angelo, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
Culinary Cafe,1832 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach
Darius Palace, 2960 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Dogma Grill, 900 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Don Ramon, 9920 Alternate A1A, Palm Beach Gardens
Draft House, 22191 Powerline Rd., Boca Raton
D. Wade's Sports Grill, 1451 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Eilat Cafe, 18th Street, Boca Raton
Elwoods, 301 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
Fire Rock Pizza, 1 N. Clematis St., #110, West Palm Beach
Frankie's Pier 124, 124 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach
Four Rivers, 1201 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Gigi's in Mizner Park, Boca Raton
The Grape, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens
Grapevine Gourmet (catering still available at grapevinegourmet.com), 256 University Dr., Plantation
Hoboken Bar and Grill, 535 W. 25th St., Riviera Beach
Hurricane Wings, 566 US Hwy. 1, Tequesta
Italian Oven Café, 477 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
Jackson's Steakhouse, 450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Johnny Rockets, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Ste. 8201, Palm Beach Gardens
Kis Restaurant, Congress Avenue, Delray Beach
Las Gaoneras. 1701 N Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach
La Trattoria, SW 18th Street, Boca Raton (now Flemings)
Maison Carlos, 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach
Memphis BBQ & Blues, 7251 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Metronome, 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Nick's Fishmarket, 150 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Ste, 175, Boca Raton
Opus 5, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
The Original Renzo's, 3645 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach
Origins Pan Asian & Sushi (opened also), 1201 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Palm Grille, Fort Lauderdale
Park Avenue BBQ and Grill, 17905 Jupiter Farms Rd., Jupiter
Pete's Tuscan Hibachi Grill (opened also), 7341 N. State Rd. 7, Parkland
 Pranzo's in  Mizner Park in Boca Raton
  Prime 707, 707 Lake Ave., Lake Worth
Red Rock Pizza, 50 NE First Ave., Boca Raton
Renzo's Pizza and Restaurant, 8260 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach
River House, 301 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Romeo's Ristorante-Jupiter
Rosa Mexicano, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens
Sakyo, 4931 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Shell's, 2019 N. University Dr., Sunrise
Shirttail Charlies, 400 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Spoto's Oyster Bar, 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach
Strip House, 11708 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens
Sugar 'n Spice, 2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
 Sury's Cafe, 925 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Yoko (opened also), 4931 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
ZaZa Mediterranean Restaurant, 911 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach