Better Than Ever -- and I Didn't Think That Was Possible…read more I'll be honest -- when I heard J&J Seafood Bar and Grill on Atlantic Avenue had changed hands, my heart sank a little. I was a devoted fan under the previous owners and couldn't imagine it getting better. I was so, so wrong. The new owners haven't just maintained what made this place special -- they've elevated it into something truly remarkable. The moment you walk in, you feel it. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and alive in a way that makes you want to linger. They've created a space that feels like a genuine gathering place, and that's a rare thing to find. Now, the food. I ordered the mixed seafood grill, and it was simply spectacular -- fresh, beautifully prepared, and cooked with real care. Each bite reminded me why seafood on the coast should taste like this. And just when I thought the meal couldn't get any better, the turtle cheesecake arrived for dessert. Absolutely divine. Rich, indulgent, and the perfect finish to an already perfect meal. And then there's Chelsea. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful -- the kind of person who makes you feel like a regular from the moment you sit down. She perfectly embodies the spirit the new owners have created here. To my fellow South Florida neighbors -- whether you're in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, or Deerfield Beach -- do yourself a favor and get in here now while the off-season means you can actually snag a table. This gem on Atlantic Avenue is the real deal, and once word fully gets out, you're going to wish you hadn't waited. J&J, you've made a lifelong regular out of me all over again.

I hadn't been to J and J's in years -- this was actually the place I went on my first date with my…read morehusband 22 years ago! I recently came back with a friend for oysters, clams, and drinks, and we sat at the bar for the evening. The oysters, clams, and mussels were absolutely delicious. I originally ordered a Grey Goose martini before realizing they only serve beer and wine, so I switched to a Chardonnay, which was great. The experience was nostalgic in the best way. I know the ownership has changed since I first came here, but I was so happy to hear the cook is still the same! It really brought back memories. We had a fun night overall -- although I may have slightly annoyed the bartender by asking her to take photos of us (they didn't come out too well under the lighting). Before we left, another server kindly helped us take a few away from the lights, and those turned out much better. All in all, I'm really glad I came back to give J and J's another whirl. The food was fresh and delicious, the atmosphere was warm and nostalgic, and it reminded me why I loved this place to begin with. You should give it a try too!

What a terrific place for beach vibe great oysters, unbelievably good muscles and great service…read more This is a real keeper.

We were out and about for the Delray Affair and decided on lunch at one of the local Atlantic Ave…read morespots vs the street food dedicated to the event which also looked inviting. I had been to Mussel Beach years earlier and remembered how good the mussels were at that time so I asked my boyfriend if he would like to try it. Luckily, we were able to secure a booth upon arrival and the crowd appeared a bit later. Our server was helpful and the atmosphere was pleasant. I ordered mussels steamed in butter, garlic, white wine and lemon - How could they be bad??? They arrived in a large pot with toasted bread for dipping . I enjoyed every bite. They were fresh and tasty!! Although my boyfriend chose a cheeseburger vs mussels, I got what i set out for and I was not disappointed. The mussels are prepared many different ways. I'm sure each dish is as delicious:

Best food around. The view is spectacular service is wonderful, definitely coming back. There…read moreprices are reasonable. Great place to go

GREAT HAPPY HOUR…read more.. The restaurant is located almost under the Atlantic Avenue bridge with great views of the intracoastal waterway and one block from the Beach. Sat on the outside patio, thankfully it was covered with fans blowing hard. Met with the bartender who was pleasant and told us it was Happy Hour - and a great value too. Ordered a Screaming Reels craft IPA beer by Saltwater Brewery and a Smash Burger with sautéed onions. The gender assigned bathroom was clean with tropical theme wallpaper and blue hexagon porcelain flooring as a perfect complement to the restaurant.

Amazing and memorable. The culinary experience was no less than excellent. The staff was welcoming…read moreand very informative in helping us make our choices for both food and drinks. My guests and I were all relaxed and impressed with the welcoming decor. Great evening. Great food. Great experience. Will definitely return.

Our server, Josh, was absolutely wonderful! He made our dining experience all the better. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Really lovely setting... be sure to order the monkey bread! It is so insanely good! However,…read morethat's really enough to be a full meal. If you're ordering it as it's intended ( for an appetizer... ) share with a large group. When I went, we were just a party of two so we pretty much filled up on it, but it was so good. No one was complaining! In terms of entrées, their eggs that come with this cheesy hash brown casserole is so good. Strawberry and cream basil French toast also really good... to me, it probably didn't need the basil, as that can be a bit bitter- although it sounded great but I didn't love it... But still a really good dish. However, what happened to me there was the waitress dropped a drink on the floor which splashed up all over me. She right away got me some napkins to clean myself off and while I wasn't thrilled, it happens, whatever. I didn't think too much of it. But then the manager comes over and could not be more apologetic. She kept asking what she could do for us... And ended up, taking off our appetizer from the Bill which I thought was very nice of her. I left there so stuffed and will definitely return because it was great food and a good experience - even though I left smelling a little bit like a bar. 100% worth it!

I came here for a work dinner and it was a good experience! I love the ambience and I heard it's a…read moregreat spot for brunch as well. First we started with appetizers. My co workers got oysters but they were nice enough to get it sent back and try a different kind as they said the original oysters were too smelly. We also got the crab and avocado dip and the truffle fries. It was delicious. I got the lobster roll with the roll on the side. I got mashed potatoes for a side. I thought the lobster was delicious. My co workers got the steak and they loved it. Our server was wonderful! I would definitely come back again!

Absolutely a terrific little spot with free parking and terrific drinks and food. Staff is always…read morefriendly, as are all of the patrons! There's indoor and outdoor seating, the only problem is the bathrooms are upstairs which is a pain to get to.

A perfect little spot with *gasp* free parking in downtown Delray!…read more The bartenders are always pleasant and keep the drinks flowing. the food is decent enough, especially the burger and sandwiches. They have a pool table and golf game, indoor and outside seating.

We dined at Le Sorelle this evening celebrating Father's Day along with my father's birthday and…read morewhat an amazing dining experience. The food was great but the service and atmosphere made our evening one to remember Will definitely come back next time in town.

After my last meal at Le Sorelle, I'm lowering my star rating once again. Honestly, if out of town…read morevisitors didn't chose Le Sorelle, I never would have gone. And after this last visit, I will be passing on any future visits. We had a 6:30 pm reservation for 5 on a recent Saturday Night. That afternoon we asked if we can add one more person (so 6 in total) and were told we'd need to arrive at 6:15 pm. Logistically, that makes zero sense. The extra table seat wouldn't be a problem, and adding 15 minutes for the kitchen for 1 extra meal? But, ok. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant at 6:15. We are catching up, looking at the menus and within 10 minutes the owner is hovering over us asking for our orders. We ask for another few minutes -- we hadn't even gotten our drinks. He tells us we have 2 hours so we have to hurry. Look, I live down the block from Le Sorrelle. I pass it night after night, and yes, it's has its nights where it is party central. People love to host family events there. But most of the time, this place is sorely wanting for business. And while perhaps Le Sorrelle did fill up after we left, there was plenty of seating when we did slip out, well in advance of our 2-hour limit. As for the food -- I can only speak to what I ordered. A Caesar salad and Pizza Margherita. Both were awful. And I'm really not just saying that because of the restaurant experience that night. I previously had pizza at Le Sorrelle (albeit, years ago now) and it was quite good. Perhaps the cheese pizza would have been. As for a good Caesar salad, run, don't walk to Segreto Italia. Actually, just go to Segreto Italia, because Chris, Joey and Chip will treat you like gold and you'll have an overall outstanding experience.

Nice restaurant located next to hotel and two blocks or so from ocean. The lobster bisque was…read morebland -oily and not hot which was very disappointing but everything else was good. The burger was well prepared and the tacos were delicious. With good portions: The service was good with the staff relatively attentive but at a slow pace: food came quickly (but they should have heated the soup more)

Drift is apart of the Opal Resort on Atlantic Ave. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance as…read moreit felt very upscale and bright. Whether you were sitting at the bar or at a table the place feels very cozy and vibrant. We stopped by here for a quick bite before heading up to Elevate. Our waitresses Elena and McKenzie were fantastic. We ordered a cheese board, fish tacos, and a salad. Overall the food was pretty good. What made this place a real vibe for me was the wonderful staff, they were very quick and attentive and my friends felt like VIPs, it was a great experience overall looking forward to going back for date night or brunch.

Great service by Wilimini. Bar was standing room only so we sat outside. Perfect view of Delray…read morewith best sushi in town. A lot of delicious choices with perfect flavors and dinner was served quickly while we waited for street concert. "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL

Although we were disappointed to learn that their lunch service ends strictly at 3pm, and a very…read morelimited menu of oysters, a smoked fish dip with crackers and a California sushi roll was available, City Oyster did not disappoint. Our beers were great. The oysters were delicious (although a few were slightly butchered by whoever was shucking them), and the fish dip was tasty. Our server, Davon, was super helpful and accommodating. He even convinced the sushi chef to make us a spicy tuna roll instead of a California roll, which was great. The TVs behind the bar featured college football games so it made for an enjoyable and surprisingly good and spontaneous stop through Delray! The noise level wasn't bad although there were a few tables of over-served patrons that raised the decibel level a few times. No harm. No foul.

I'll admit it--I came in with a little skepticism. My previous experiences hadn't been the best, so…read morewhen a friend chose this restaurant for her birthday happy hour, she was pleasantly surprised that I still wanted to come. My attitude was simple: it's about celebrating my friend. I'm so glad I did because this visit completely changed my mind. The restaurant's new location (where Mellow Mushroom used to be) is beautiful, spacious, and has a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for gathering with friends. Since we were sharing, we sampled a little of everything, and it was all delicious. Favorites included the falafel, Lebanese moussaka, crispy Brussels sprouts with Aleppo date glaze, baba ghanouj, classic hummus, Rocca beet salad, and the fresh, flavorful fattoush salad. Every dish was colorful, well-seasoned, and perfect for sharing around the table. The drinks kept flowing, and everyone was having a great time. To celebrate the birthday, we finished with an orange olive oil cake and a rich dark chocolate cake with sauce--both were wonderful endings to a fantastic meal. A special shout-out to our server, Ariana, who was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind to everyone at the table. She helped make the evening even more enjoyable. This visit completely changed my opinion of the restaurant. Great food, a beautiful new space, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere made for a memorable evening. What a beautiful transition! We needed that. Thank you for proving me wrong--I will definitely be back!

I have heard about Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar for years before they moved to a much larger…read morelocation. Very charming restaurant with indoor and outside seating. Very nice menu with more of a Lebanese offering. Ok wine list but only 3 red wines by the glass. We were seated next to a table of 12 girls there for a bachelorette party. Service was very good except when I ordered my main, I asked what options where available instead of rice and was told a few but not that there was an upcharge. Started with a very good Rocca Beet Salad, Arugula with red beet, feta, toasted sumac walnuts with a pomegranate vinaigrette dressing , a little light on the feta. For mains, my wife ordered the Chicken Shish Tauk, chicken breast skewers with pickles and toum garlic whip and served with rice. She really enjoyed it. I opted for Lamb Chops with a cilantro mint pesto. Six chops ordered pink but inconsistent, several medium well, a couple pink, and one almost rough. Chose Charred Mixed Vegetables instead of rice , they were great worth the $5. Great experience great vibe but I felt it was overpriced.