Compiled from Tribune services. To list a restaurant, e-mail with restaurant name, address, hours, Web site and brief description.
Asian/ Chinese/ Japanese
Grand Buffet Chinese Restaurant
650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-784-9902
Dine-in or take-out available. Casual Asian dining.
Pie Thai
10311 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-790-3979
Thai dining and take-out available
Irish
Gypsy’s Horse Irish Pub
original Wellington Mall, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
561-333-3700
Fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, Irish smoked salmon with all the trimmings, sizzling Gaelic steak and 21 beers on tap.
Sun. — Thurs. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Italian
Pizzano’s Pizza
601 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach
561-790-2345
Free delivery to all western communities.
Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sal’s Italian Ristorante
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-790-3780
Family-friendly Italian dining. Full menu of Italian entrees as well as chef’s specials. Dine-in or take-out.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. noon-11 p.m.
Barbecue
Park Avenue BBQ & Grille
13897 Wellington Trace, Wellington
561-795-7427
Each barbecue dish is smoked, then topped with a homemade secret sauce.
Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Smokey Bones Barbecue & Grill
10260 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-383-8240
*Winner Best Barbecue of the West 2008
Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; open until midnight on Fri. and Sat.
Casual dining; family friendly sports bar. Features a full bar and happy hour specials.
Deli
Cilantro’s Gourmet Deli
3975 Isles View Drive, Wellington
561-296-6500
There are South American and Spanish specialties on the menu along with European deli favorites at this little spot.
Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Open until 8 p.m. in season
Hilary’s Restaurant & Deli
630 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-790-7301
Upon entry you’ll realize that there’s a wide selection here, and that this place has several fork-worthy choices, from sandwiches to the legendary chopped liver, it’s safe to say your belly will thank you.
Dessert/ Ice cream
Christy’s NY Cheesecake
12020 South Shore Blvd., Wellington
561-795-3244
*Winner Best Dessert in the West 2008
This homey, takeout bakery has just about every baked good there is, or so it seems, including New York-style cheesecakes (whole or by the slice), gourmet cakes, pastries, pies, chocolates, rugelach, cannolis, Italian butter cookies, muffins, croissants and breads. CafM-i seating available.
Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. — Tues. and until 8 p.m. Wed. — Sat.
Kobosko’s Kreamery
Kobosko’s Crossing; 9102 Forest Hill Blvd.,Wellington
561-793-1778
Fine market featuring homemade ice cream, fresh fruit smoothies, Upper Crust pies and a large selection of nuts, candies and quality roses. Comfortable dine-in environment.
Mon.– Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Seafood
Bimini Twist
8480 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
561-784-2660
Fresh seafood at reasonable prices has made Bimini Twist a local favorite since it opened four and one-half years ago.
Mon.–Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 -9 p.m.
Subs
Anthony’s Famous Subs
109 S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach
561-753-9199
Casual dining; offers large selection of subs as well as salads and wraps. Party platters available.
Mon.– Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Joey D’s Italian Market
534 N. State Road 7; Royal Palm Beach
561-204-1774
*Winner Best Subs of the West 2008
Italian market & deli; takeout and limited seating available.
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.
Philly Connection Cheesesteaks
1241 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach
561-422-6090
Cheesesteak’s, chicken philly’s and more available for take out or dine-in. Friendly staff and casual dining.
Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Mexican
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-296-7102
Family-friendly, casual Mexican dining.
Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m.
La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-422-1641
*Winner Best Mexican Restaurant of the West 2008
Authentic Mexican food in a casual, dine-in setting.
Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.– Sat. noon-10 p.m.
Sun. noon-9 p.m.
Breakfast
Brooklyn Bagel Restaurant
Marketplace Shopping Center; 13873 Wellington Trace, Wellington
561-784-5501
This is one bagel shop that’s also known for omelets, such as its Florentine omelet, western omelet and its “Leo” omelet, which includes lox and cream and cheese. All major credit cards are welcome.
Mon.–Sun. 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gabriel’s CafM-i & Grill
12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-793-0675
*Winner Best Breakfast of the West 2008
Gabriel’s has been serving up some of the best omelets, pancakes, and frittatas in town for 17 years.
Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Other
Black Canyon Grill
Albertson’s Plaza, 12041 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-296-1147
Southwestern twist on American-style food includes Chimichurri Steak Salad, Kona Ribeye Steak, Rattle Snake Jambalaya. Full liquor bar.
Sun.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., Sat. 4 p.m — 11 p.m.
House of Cappuccino
Courtyard Shoppes; 13860 Wellington Trace, Wellington
561-792-9317
The House of Cappuccino may sound like a coffee shop, and it does serve great cappuccino, but this little gem of a restaurant is the place to go for a lunch or dinner that includes everything from Greek and Mediterranean dishes to Italian subs and Cuban sandwiches.
Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Closed Sun.
Field of Greens
10140 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-795-4345
Create your own salad or sandwich combination or choose from a wide array of signature menu items. Take out and dine-in available; catering available as well.
The Coffee Shack
Kobosko’s Crossing; 9108 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington
The Coffee Shack offers a wide variety of gourmet coffees and teas, wines and beer and fresh pastries. There is live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Mon.–Thurs. 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Players Club Bar & Restaurant
13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington
561-795-0080
Open in the evenings, Players Club offers fine dining in the heart of the polo environment. There is a full restaurant menu, a piano bar and outdoor seating all designed to provide entertaining night life in Wellington.
Silver Screen Cinema CafM-i
12795 Forest Hill Blvd.,Wellington
561-793-6657
Silver Screen Cinema Cafe is a three in one venture that caters to just about everyone. See a Movie with dinner, or have dinner and movie in one place and even bring the kids who can catch a children’s movie while you something more your style.
Hours vary
Naylah Mediterranean Grill
11051 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-798-4343
Upscale casual dining in a unique, Mediterranean-themed environment. Belly dancing is featured Thurs, Fri and Sat. Take-out, dine-in and catering available.
Mon. — Wed. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m.