What an absolute divine dining experience! From the ambience to the service to the exquisite food, this place cannot be beat! What else spending a luxurious weekend at the Breakers, we splurged and had dinner at the bar at Café L'Europe! We were warmly and immediately greeted upon our arrival and offered a moment to peruse the cocktails and exquisite wine menu. The pear martini was to die for followed by a glass of the best Napa wine, No Love Lost! The warm goat cheese salad was amazing! The creaminess of the cheese and the sweet but tart beets were a perfect marriage of flavors! My husband had the yellowtail snapper in a lemon bur Blanc sauce that was absolutely divine. I splurged on the lobster pot pie and it was completely worth it! We finished with the world's greatest chocolate, lava cake, and crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and be over gluttonous and try this must hit spot! read more

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Well well, what a beautiful evening with live jazz music to enjoy your dinner! Upon arrival, valet located directly infront of the restaurant for your convenience. Entering the cafe with its lovely decor to the beautiful seating arrangements . Enjoyed a glass of French red wine to fit the cuisine and to start with some mini crab cakes that were well seasoned and a shrimp cocktail (huge Shrimps) but could have had better dipping sauce. Also enjoyed a watermelon and feta salad which was perfectly refreshing. Our main courses were branzino perfect portion and flavors and veal schnitzel. To finish off the night, tried the Cafe Soufflé- Grand Marnier style warm and airy delight. Love the ambience and the service was impeccable and attentive by all. read more

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A very elegant restaurant in a lovely area. The service was excellent, and we had a reservation. I would recommend making one, as it seems necessary. We started with a Kir Royale, which was perfectly balanced, and appreciated the solid wine selection. For appetizers, we had the warm goat cheese salad, simply delicious. The goat cheese wrapped in crispy yucca was a standout and a unique, excellent combination. A quick note: the Wagyu burger comes with three sides, and the side portions are enormous, definitely enough to share. I personally prefer my burger well done, which can sometimes come across as overcooked, so that's something to keep in mind depending on your preference. For entrées, we also tried the filet mignon au poivre and the scallops with asparagus (the special of the day), both of which were well prepared and enjoyable. Overall, it's a place worth experiencing and one I would recommend. read more

Cafe L'Europe - Wagyu Burger with 3 sides: French fries, Onion rings and coleslaw - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

I had an amazing experience! I wanted to quickly shout out faith, she was extremely kind and has a beautiful heart and soul. Keep good people around ! read more

Always Great! Classic traditional Palm Beach dining - if you want noisier with less esthetic presentations and a better place to pick up a bimbo, try Fort Lauderdale. read more

Such a great experience that I even dined there two nights in a row! Beautiful, upbeat atmosphere with a popular bar area and lively piano music. The staff is exceptional. The artichoke was perfect and the salmon entree was large and delicious (I had it both nights). A press salad was ok. The flaming dessert (crepes I think) was lots of fun. Loved the cocktails too. I look forward to returning. read more

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I'm going to give the Good and the Bad in this review. It should be more of a 3 1/2 stars but definitely not a four or five stars. First the bad. The menu has changed in the past few years from quite an extensive offering to just very few entrées. They took away the duck entrée which is preposterous for a French restaurant. We were a party of two. We ordered the chilled artichoke, which was blah. It tasted like the dipping sauce was some bottled ranch dressing. The Caesar salad at quite an outrageous price was soggy and disappointing. The good. Our waiter was excellent and service was good even though we had to refill our wine glasses. The two entrées were also excellently prepared. The Dover sole for which they are famous was excellently prepared. However, for almost $80 I would've expected something more than tasteless rice and spinach to accompany it. The filet mignon was also expertly prepared. Potato for the side, which is not very impressive either. So there you have it. We will not return because the foods that make a French restaurant French are not on this menu. Dinner for two including a bottle of wine was almost $500. I'd have to say not worth it. Café Chardonnay at half the price is so much better. read more

It's hard to write a review for a place that you held in such high esteem for so long, only to come back and it has not only sold to new owners, but lost the warm feeling it once welcomed you with. This is not the same place we have gone to for so many years. The new owners have opened the place up yet kept the feel, however by removing the wall you can no longer hear the piano player that has been there since forever. He is a wonderful man, but it is difficult to watch how he is drowned out by the conversations of so many people. My food was food, not memorable like the food that was the reason we returned time and time again for. My wife's NY Strip was inedible, as you could not cut it with a steak knife it was so tough. Our server was armed with an electronic device to punch our order in, and would not allow us to place an appetizer order without placing our food order. Ambience well, as I said, loud. Thought the maitre d' remembered us from the past, it was clear he was not employed by the same caring on site owners of the past. It is very difficult transitioning an iconic business, especially one in PB. If you have been a customer of the past, I find it difficult to believe you are still going here. read more

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I can't give more than 3 stars despite some really good aspects. The waiter was great, professional, interesting, engaging. The apps were quite good, escargot and fois gras. The lava cake dessert was the best I've ever had. So why the three stars? The two mains were just amazingly ordinary. Veal chop with morels, sounds great right? Sub 50th percentile of veal chops I've had, and the pasta accompaniment was just plain boring. My wife had the Dover Sole ($120 with tax and tip), a bit fishy tasting, not good. And last but not least, $450 for the two of us. Never going back, too expensive and just not good, there are SO MANY better in the Palm Beaches at half the price read more

Rude reception , poor service , cold entrée and high prices . Restaurant has definitely lost its luster

This place is special; for special occasions or if you're just in the mood to have some serious fine cuisine. Cafe L'Europe had been on my radar for years. Whenever I decided to do a cruise to the Island, I would pass this place and think, "I really would like to dine here one day, just spoil myself to oblivion." When I finally paid a visit on Valentine's Day with my wife for a reservation, we were both not disappointed. The meal was one of the best I have had in South Florida in the 20-plus years I've lived here -- especially in fine dining. Cafe L'Europe has served diners in the Palm Beach area for well over 40 years, specializing in exquisite cuisine that balances American continental and Mediterranean styles. When you walk through the front doors, the atmosphere is a cross between boisterous and elegant. Cafe L'Europe would never be mistaken for an intimate, quiet dining cafe. The atmosphere is certainly lively but elegant between the chandeliers and the piano player, which makes for a jubilant dining experience, without it being wild or raucous. While they do have complimentary valet parking, we managed to find a space on the block right after the location across the adjacent street. The front greeter was very friendly and we were quickly seated at a nice table next to one of the front windows facing South Country Road in downtown Palm Beach. The server was incredibly attentive and ensured we had everything we needed from the moment we sat down and reviewed the regular and Valentine's Day special menu. My wife and I enjoyed glasses of rose and gin gimlets respectively throughout that evening, never straying from that until dessert, of course. The gin gimlets I had using Plymouth Gin that is my normal go-to for that type of liquor -- very dependable. The rose was very good from what my wife let me taste. Being my wife is celiac, I enjoyed the bread to myself. The bread was incredibly warm and tasty, especially when combined with the servings of butter and olive oil mix they had brought. For dinner, I enjoyed the roasted Long Island Duck, which was a symphony of magic, served with blueberry sauce and sides of potato gratin and carrot puree. I was beyond satisfied with what I ordered, but my wife's roasted Maine Lobster Risotto was an entree worth dying to order. I couldn't believe how good the risotto was served with the Lobster Bisque Sauce and caviar. I have had lobster risotto before, but this was another level of supreme greatness -- so rich and savory... and satisfying! For dessert, we enjoyed espresso martinis while my wife had the gluten-free chocolate souffle, while I had the chocolate peanut butter crunch cake. And again, while mine was great, my wife ordered something that was even more magical and glorious, glorious and magical. A symphony of sweet satisfaction for which there can be no other. The dinner was incredible. A good thing, considering I spent a bit between drinks and food. If you just ordered food, it wouldn't be too bad if you are being price-conscious. But make no mistake, this is fine dining and you have to pay for amazing fine dining. But Cafe L'Europe is worth every penny. If you have a special occasion to celebrate or just want to have an amazing meal, you won't be disappointed. You will be joyous and full of joy. read more

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Legendary and there's a reason why service is incredible. The ambience is incredible. And last but definitely not least the food is incredible. read more

Amazing short ribs! Food and service never disappoint. Executive Chef Alain Krauss was formerly of one of our all time favorite restaurants, Chez Jean Pierre, and we could not be happier that he continues to produce a stellar dining experience in Palm Beach at Cafe L'Europe. read more

Server was great! Glasses had a terrible smell... creating a problem for drinking wine and water. Fois gras was amazing, all other dishes were average. Glad we had a gift card. read more

I had the pleasure of dining here on my first visit to Palm Beach. Unfortunately it was a very quick business trip and couldn't return the next night which I surely would have. The appetizers extremely well executed. I highly recommend the pan seared veal chop. I am a carnivore at heart and this was outstanding! The creme brûlée was a classic version but done flawlessly. The restaurant is very well planned and thought through. I love the feel and vibe of it. I look forward to returning on my next visit. read more

We popped in here thinking it was a cafe (think casual coffee and pastry place). But it's a sit down French restaurant and bar. Regardless the host welcomed us and sat us near the bar. We were really only looking for a dessert and coffee after our dinner elsewhere. My spouse and I started off with a couple of cocktails. I got the Palm Beach mule, which was very refreshing. We then got the strawberry pavlova--it was heavenly! It's a merengue topped with ice cream and strawberries drizzled with a raspberry syrup. So good! read more

Cafe L'Europe - Palm Beach mule - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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This place is just amazing! Everything! I wasn't sure where I'm going to go for dinner tonight and I'm so glad that I've decided to come here. The ambiance, staff, food...- perfection. I had tuna tartar for a starter and the portion was big but I ate it all 'cause tuna was fresh and buttery For the main, I had sea bass, and again it was just exquisite I couldn't leave without dessert and I ordered chocolate souffle - yummmm, so delicious I had a pleasant experience and I will come back soon again. I would highly recommend this place, you won't disappointed read more

Cafe L'Europe - 58 WILD CHILEAN SEA BASS - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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Outstanding service from the moment you walk into the front door and are greeted by the maitre'd. it was nothing short of sensational service til the end. The food was marvelous. We started with two orders of superior caviar, followed by soup and main courses. We had the duck, salmon and lobster. Three delicious plates. For dessert, we had vanilla and a chocolate soufflé. Both were hot, crunchy on the corners and mouth watering. Absolutely fabulous! read more

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Amazing food and service also the ambience is very nice! Went there 2 days in a row and had a great time! read more

Cafe L'Europe - Escargot - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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It's not anything like it was 20 years ago. Great service, nice place, but the food. Not so good anymore.

Fangalicious was welcomed here! We sat on the "patio" aka the sidewalk close to the street. Still it is a very nice establishment and if you are in the mood to dress up and be seen by the PB crowd this is the place to do it!!! Fun, great service, and a tasty menu with an interesting wine list! read more

Cafe L'Europe - Fangalicious checking in at Cafe L'Europe doing his part to social distance! Dogs welcome!!! - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

Great restaurant ambiance was awesome, food was amazing, and service number 1 , thank you.

This establishment has excellent food, and the waiters do a good job. They take all make credit cards. The restaurant can get quite loud sometimes, but the service is outstanding. Parking in Palm Beach isn't easy as the meter maid tries to get people at night. I haven't been there in a few years. read more

Why I'll go back: The food here is outstanding across the board, and you can enjoy it in the splendor of a redesigned dining room that is as classic as Palm Beach gets. You HAVE to order: Tough one for sure, but I'll say that if you are a soufflé-for-dessert person, this the place to do it, as there are four flavors (at least the evening we ordered one) to choose from and they are delicate and rich all at the same time. Tony's Tip: Even on a warm night, inside is the place to be. Dine al fresco at one of your other myriad options in town. Cafe L'Europe was by far the biggest upside surprise for us on our latest trip to Palm Beach this Winter. An extensive remodeling during 2020 kept the restaurant closed for months, and we missed the reopening by days the last time we were down in early November. But over the course of two weeks this trip, we enjoyed dinner twice and drinks at the bar once, and each time was phenomenal. The bar seating has more than doubled and was made the centerpiece of the restaurant. Great for people watching, and Joy continues to deliver drinks with an authentic warmth and enthusiasm that makes everyone feel like a local. As for dinner, we both thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered at both meals, as did our dining companions. I was so intrigued with the idea of the tomato tartare on the menu that I couldn't pass it up. It is indeed a tartare, and quite a sweet one. I liked it, but with so many other great starter options on the menu, I don't know if I'd order it again ("been there, done that"). If soups are your thing, they are complex and delicious here. As for entrees, the filet mignon au poivre was the best steak I had in two weeks on the island, and the au gratin potato cake was delicately sliced and not at all heavy. Verdict on the branzino - delicate and flavorful with a perfect complement of tomato caponata. One other delicacy to note was the tuna tartare, which was a bit creamier than a traditional tartare and actually reminded me of a deconstructed spicy tuna roll, sans the rice. Pulling all of this amazing experience together is the truly gifted (and blind) piano player David Crohan and Maitre d' Bruce Ramsey, who still meticulously maintains an old school reservation book and tirelessly manages a full house with seeming ease each night. In sum, I can't offer enough praise for the reimagined Cafe L'Europe. Do not miss this experience if you find yourself spending some time on the island. read more

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Old line Palm Beach Charm with an attentive staff and quality food. If you seek a more traditional experience, this place will meet your expectations. read more

For 20 years I have enjoyed wonderful experiences with both food and atmosphere. Recently, I made a reservation weeks in advance requesting a special table for my 25th anniversary. Upon arrival I was treated by the hostess with snobbery, not welcoming. I was refused the requested table and informed table request are decided one day before arrival. During my visit the restaurant was mostly empty including the requested table. It appears, seating is based on the perceived importance of the guests. This is Not The Same Place I have gone to for last 20 years! read more

The ambiance was lovely. Indoor and outdoor seating, plus a bar service area. They had a piano player; the music was soft. Tiny white lights on the perfectly cut shrubbery outside, flowers and candles on tables inside. They had valet parking out front but I found a parking spot on the road easily. The service was wonderful; James was our waiter. The food was excellent, and I was surprised that it wasn't served in tiny portions. I wanted dessert, truly I did... but I was too full. Yes, it's pricey but it was a treat that I don't regret. read more

Had a great dining experience. Loved the food. The drinks were amazing. Loved the tuna tartar and lobster risotto. Very attentive wait staff. Had a lovely time. Will definitely be back. read more

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What a disappointment, never in my life have I ever been denied entry to a restaurant.. I came With my mother and partner, we were dressed perfectly fine. The case was my tattoos?!?!? What kind of discrimination do these people have? My mother has been to this place many time before and suggested for us to try the cheesecake, we were so excited after just getting off a 6 Hour Flight. As soon as we walked in an older lady whispered in the older guy hosts ear. And continues to tell us "unfortunately we have a dress code" didn't tell me what it was or anything I had to ask him TWICE before we made some stupid reason up..... He started naming dress codes while looking at use and realizing we were in those dress codes. Last thing that came out of his mouth was tattoos. Was it my tattoos or the fact the we were 3 Asians? Or the fact that my partner and I were gay? Who knows. I was prepared to spend some good money too. Don't waste your time on this place they're just judge and discriminate. I will not waste my time or money on something that isn't worth it. read more

After having been there last night I can see why this restaurant get so many five star reviews. The decor and ambience are old world style. The piano player was excellent, as was the maître d' and waiter. Our food was terrific we ordered the softshell crab appetizer, duck and scallops. For dessert we had the apple tart and the chocolate lava cake. Everything was above Just went back to one of the best restaurants in town. They are still a five star restaurant. The maître d' Bruce is so lovely, warm and welcoming to everyone. I highly recommend this restaurant on many levels; the food, the service and the ambience! read more

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This is a review of 2 different elements in one restaurant: (1) a fine dining establishment that pumps out some really damn good food; and (2) a "see & be seen" place that is entertaining for its people watching. First, the food. I started out with the tomato tartare. This is one of the most unique appetizers I have ever had. I was not sure that it was worth my ordering it but I figured I should since I would never find it on another menu anywhere. It was a fresh salad of sorts consisting of cooked minced tomato bits that was seeded (of course) and shaped into a thick patty. It had a garnish on top of seasoned small green beans. It was good but not great due to the intense sweetness of the dressing that the tomato bits were suspended in. Think sugary dessert more than appetizer. It is NOT that I did not like it; just that the dish overall was simply too sweet. It was not balanced and not savory. Presentation was A+ though. I could not eat the entire thing because of the sweetness. My main course was excellent but un-remarkable. My spouse's food was excellent too. And, guess what, if you want caviar, there are multiple menu entries for you - different applications, different types, different prices (like from $150 - $450). A little pricy but the rest of the menu was more reasonable (not reasonable exactly, just more reasonable). There is nothing bad, really, to say about the quality of the food or the presentation (except for the tomato tartare). Second, the atmosphere. Let's face it, THIS is the best reason to eat at Cafe L'Europe. This is the Palm Beach glitterati crowd at its best. Other than my spouse and I, the host and hostesses knew EVERYONE who came in for dinner. There were handshakes, backslaps, hugs and cheek kisses. No names were given because none were needed. Everyone who came there - except for us - was known! I imagine that these people eat here at least weekly, maybe more. Nobody who was known waited for a table - at all - ever. If the preferred table was not available, then that party was seated at the "waiting" table until their preferred table was ready. We, on the other hand, who had made a reservation almost a month in advance but are nobody's, had to stand and wait till our table was ready (the only people I saw that night who waited). It was a scene - and not one that was particularly awful in hindsight! The clothes around us were brands that I had heard of before but never worn - too expensive for me! None of the men wore socks - just $1200 pairs of elegant shoes. The women, OMG the women, were all over the spectrum from ripped high end jeans to full drop dead evening gowns. Jewelry like you see at the awards shows. Beaded and bejeweled dresses, blouses and bags. There were more face lifts in the dining room than I could count. People there knew most of the other people around them - there was a lot of stopping to say hello, air kiss kiss, talk a little business even monkey business, then on to your preferred table. It was fascinating! None of this turned me off at all. Rather, it was fun to watch this sort of celebrity behavior. The staff was awesome! You ask for something and you get it! Immediately! The staff was friendly, accommodating and professional. The place was busy but, when we needed to talk to someone, it felt like we were the only people in the restaurant. The manager stopped by a number of times to make sure we were happy! All in all, this is a great place to eat when you are on vacation. The food is very good, almost 100% great. But haven't we all been to restaurants where the food is really good??? Here, it is the people watching that will keep me talking about Cafe L'Europe for a long LONG time!!!! read more

We were celebrating and we were given a beautifully located table as requested. We were treated so well and the staff could not have been more nice to us. The locale, restaurant decor and ambiance as well as terrific food made for a special evening The table had some fab bread which we needed to start...more like wanted it! The appetizer of foigra (sp) was rich as it should be and the accompanying compote made it perfect. The lobster with citrus was a refreshing surprise. I am not s huge fan of lobster but I must say it was delightful. Dinner was the fabulous sea bass on a bed of kale. Cooked flaky and moist, it was perfect for me. The liver was intense...but the bacon on it helped. It was cooked nicely and the mash and onions were the perfect accompaniment What a great evening. Thank you! read more

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This was our first time here, we had a reservation and we're seated promptly. Bruce the maitre d was cordial and welcoming. They have a fairly large wine list and we chose a Cali Cab. The service is attentive, nice choice of breads. I had the PreFix which is offered on Mondays The frois gras was more than ample and tasty. I had 1/2 duck with bing cherry sauce. I thought the duck albeit prepared perfectly lacked flavor perhaps they are frozen previously, the cranberry bread dumpling was tasteless and hard, the red cabbage was really nice. The desert was a frozen lemon souffle also interesting and tasty. My wife had the crab tower appetizer which she enjoyed, I thought the crab lacked flavor. Her entree was the scallops although tasty was uninspired. The side of mushrooms we're good read more

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In town for Cavallino, ended up driving around looking for a late night dinner on a Thursday. This place was bopping inside and out! We pulled up to the outside the entrance, and the valet was kind enough to run in and check if we can get a table inside. No problem! Love it when things work out. A lovely hostess sat us and of course the service staff was attentive as expected in an establishment of this caliber. A slight improvement suggestion would be that our waiter was fast and not very personable. Since there was a team helping the server, we felt like we received plenty of attention. We started with the tuna tartar @$24 and it was served with crunchy greens- superb . I was feeling like being bad so I went for the lobster ravioli @ $44. The raviolis are made in house and the cream sauce was the perfect way to indulge whether my arteries liked it or not. It was totally worth it. My colleague had the chicken Milanese @ $38, also equally indulgent as it is fried, but tender and seasoned just right. Topped the meal off with sorbet....many colorful flavors to choose here. I enjoyed watching the guests in their Palm Beach chic attire. Quite the older scene, but still a scene. We received a warm goodbye from Bruce....he seems to be well noted in this county! read more

Over-priced and not worth it! One of the busier & pricer restaurants in this billionaire heavy playground applied for and received a $650k government grant to redecorate so billionaires & millionaires could dine in new decor on your tax dollars. They also applied for & received $1M for another of their restaurants, Taboo, and did not pay rent for a year then closed it down! #BOYCOTT ! read more

Cafe L'Europe - Your hard earned tax dollars at work! - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

The food and dining experience at Cafe L'Europe was great. To start off, there are several types of breads, including pretzel rolls. For my appetizer, I had the grilled Caesar salad. My entree consisted of duck and potato gratin. The duck was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we had soufflé and profiteroles. I would recommend dining at this restaurant. read more

Dinner was what exactly what I was expecting given the reviews online. The restaurant was upscale and people were dressed accordingly. Men were mainly in jackets, but some were in t shirts, shorts and much more casual than I expected. Will leave my jacket at home next time. We were seated immediately with a reservation and I will say that the noise level is quite loud. If you're looking for quiet conversation then skip this place. The food was very good all around. The Caesar salad was a bit lackluster for the price but the escargot and tuna appetizers were spot on. Main courses of filet and duck were also very good. While I've had better, I haven't had any better in Palm Beach. The chocolate soufflé for dessert was okay but for the price I would skip it as it wasn't amazing. Overall, I'm glad that I finally tried this restaurant and we will certainly be back. read more

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I don't give 5 *'s willingly but café L'Europe hits it on all points, food, service and ambience. They have a 3 course summer special for $49.50 served Wednesday thru Saturday which are the only times they are open. For starters, a I had the Crispy tempura softshell crab with vegetables, red & yellow peppers, Napa cabbage, and plantains. Excellent. My wife ordered the Burrata and heirloom tomatoes, served radish and a balsamic reduction, also great. For mains, I ordered the Red wine braised veal osso bucco that had a butternut squash ravioli on top over cauliflower, it melted in your mouth. One of the best I have had anywhere in the world. My wife ordered the Pan seared Branzino that came with an orzo/farro mix, sautéed spinach, grape tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, and a lemon butter pesto sauce. Superb. For dessert, I had a magnificent Chocolate molten lava cake and my wife had the apple tart . Great finish to an amazing evening. They have a great wine list with some very reasonably priced wine. Bruce Strickland, the manager is continuously floating from table to table to make sure everything is just right. If you are in Palm Beach, you must try Café L'Europe. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere, food amazing, every dish is unique, piano playing, extensive wine list. This is a must go to place if you are in the area. read more

Cafe L'Europe - Arugula salad - French Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

I was denied a seat because I did not want to take off my hat by an older gentleman with white hair. I was Extremely disappointed because a close friend of mine recommended this place. I asked if outside was available (there is 6 tables and 5 available) and he stated they are currently full. It seems like they are looking for only a certain type of people at this location. . read more