Frigate's Waterfront Bar and Grill - No warship but North Palm Beach fun

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar and Grill

400 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, 33408

Boat dockage available

561-855-7497

www.frigatesnpb.com

Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m.

Sunday Brunch: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., regular menu 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

By Jane Feehan

A frigate was known as a war ship in centuries past but there is no such menace here. Located off US. Highway 1, Frigate’s has been operating for a year with good food and a casual Caribbean or Key West atmosphere that keeps the tables and two bars filled most days. Frigate’s also claims waterfront with dockage along a canal that leads to the Intracoastal, heightening a nautical theme.

Lots of basic seafood served (of course): scallops, lobster (and lobster mac n’ cheese) steamers, crab cakes, grouper, and shrimp. But an unpretentious menu also offers burgers chicken, steak and pasta. Our lunch of fish sandwiches and a lobster roll were seasoned perfectly and fresh. Frigate’s also serves some excellent fried pickles, a treat seldom done right out of the Deep South.

Outdoor dining on one of the terraced patios is the best way to enjoy Frigate’s. Though family-friendly during the day, Frigate's attracts a youngish crowd at night; it’s open late with live music. But whatever the age, don’t miss out on the casual fun–day or night. Check their website, www.frigatesnpb.com  for free appetizer offers, drink specials and events. Frigate's is a winner.

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Waterway Cafe - It's all about Florida living

Waterway Café

2300 PGA Blvd.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

www.waterwaycafe.com

561-694-1700

 Lunch: 11:30am-4pm Mon-Sat
             11:00am-4pm Sun
  Dinner:4pm-10pm Mon-Thu  
                  4pm-11pm Fri-Sun
  Happy Hour: 
             4pm-6:30pm Mon-Thu
             3pm-6:30pm on Fri
  Light Menu Served in the Bar:
             until 10:45pm Mon-Thu 
                    11:45pm Fri-Sun
  Bar:     Until 11:00 pm Mon-Thu 
                    1:00am on Fri-Sat
                    midnight on Sun

By Jane Feehan

A meal along the Intracoastal Waterway is requisite to a visit to South Florida. At least it used to be. While the number of good waterside places to dine has dwindled in Broward County over the years, there are a few in Palm Beach County still worth the visit. Waterway Café in Palm Beach Gardens is one of them. 

Waterway has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate weather – or preference. It’s also boat friendly.

Waterway’s food, though standard tourist fare, is varied and solidly good. A Chicken Caesar salad (about $10) was decked out with fresh Romaine lettuce and generous slices of juicy meat topped off with a well-seasoned (read: garlic – as it should be but seldom is anymore) dressing. The grilled Dolphin sandwich (about $12.00), served with a tasty tarter sauce and wedge fries earned good marks.  Daily specials included a meatball sandwich the day we were there and seemed a popular choice among diners.  

A note about the service: Our waiter was terrific but two staffers seating customers seemed grumpy and put out that we asked to be seated on the outdoor deck. First impressions were redeemed by the server. Thanks, Jason. © 2010. Jane Feehan. All rights reserved. To see additional waterfront restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens, Search this blog for "waterfront dining in Palm Beach Gardens"