I've eaten at Howley's Restaurant many times, and the food never disappoints. The chicken and waffles are some of the best around, the lasagna is fantastic, and the meatloaf and pot roast are pure comfort food done right. The place is a little funky--in the most charming way--with local art on the walls and a laid-back vibe. It's great food in a quirky setting, and honestly, there's a reason it's been open since the 1950s. Go hungry and enjoy. read more

I've held off on writing this review and I really hate to say it because I want this place to be good every single time I go, but the service is actually so terrible and by the looks of the other reviews, I'm not the only one who thinks so. The food is baseline for a diner. It's nothing special, but it is mostly acceptable and the ambience truly does all of the heavy lifting for this restaurant. The last three times I went the service is just despicable really. You look around and most people have their food and there's maybe two or three tables that need to either order or still receive their food and you sit there and you don't even get a drink order taken for literally 15 minutes which was my experience the last time I went, we were sat by the hostess, who quickly returned to the host stand to just stand there, and we waited for our waitress to get our drink order and it took over 15 minutes for anyone to come, and the only reason they came is because we got up and asked if we were going to get seen by anyone. And being that the service was so incredibly slow and lackadaisical the last few times I timed how long it took for me to get my food and it took 47 minutes for them to deliver a turkey club and a Philly. And the time before the most recent time I was there for breakfast and it took them over an hour to bring the food out, and they did NOTHING about it. Which really was the most shocking part I am in the Restaurant industry myself and there are things that are objectively right and there are things that are objectively wrong and something wrong happened and they had nothing to say for it except sorry. The poor young guy behind the counter on the way out was throwing himself under the bus as if the whole Restuarant is on his shoulders meanwhile our waitress had nothing to say drop the check off and just moved on in spite of the fact that I took the time to communicate that I was very disappointed by the extremely long wait time and the club I had on this occasion had rotten tomatoes in it that I couldn't even remove from my sandwich because they were basically mush but it's kind of like the perfect situation for them because I'm so hungry at this point after waiting so long that I do my best to remove it and my waitress is nowhere to be seen so it's not like she's gonna hear about it until she drops the check off. So basically long story short if you're in the market for mediocre food, extremely slow service and a somewhat interesting ambience and you have about three hours on your hands Howleys is the spot for you! I'm all down for the hipster vibes and I know subculture tends to lean on that but I think that they really gotta understand that they're not too cool to care about giving good service and and checking that their produce is fresh. It's such a great location and if they can't run this restaurant the way it should be maybe they should consider selling it to somebody who cares more. Having mini golf out front doesn't make up for the fact that you need to take care of people. Also, don't look in the spout of the creamer tin... Yelp I guess likes pictures so pictured below is the root beer float that took 30 minutes to come after we finished eating. I come here all the time and I really wish they would just do better. I literally just come for the ambience, but imagine if this place actually ran well and you didn't have to suffer waiting or picking at your food! Think about it! Also if you're the manager I don't need your phone number or some kind of vip service next time I go! I just need regular good service! The kind that every customer should go in there and be able to expect! read more

Howley's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Just left the restaurant and the food was good. I ordered the shrimp and grits with a slice of banana cream pie. The shrimp with grits was really yummy but interesting because the entire bottom surface of the bowl was covered in spinach so it changed the flavor profile of the meal. The banana cream pie was good, it's pretty hard to mess up. The only thing that was off putting was that the pie crust was wet and soggy. Other than that my meal was yummy and the banana slices were fresh. I love the vibe of the restaurant it definitely had a 1950's vintage feel to it and the building itself was really old so that added to the pizazzz which I loved. I felt like I was in a Netflix series like Sabrina the teenage witch lol the decor was top notch. The waitresses were really respectful and kind, but the service itself was lacking. My waitress was hard to get a hold of, partly because it was happy hour, so I had to get assisted by another waitress because my waitress wasn't around. read more

Love coming here for a lazy weekend bite! Laid back and casual vibe. The food & service is consistent, and I love how they make in-house beverages. The french toast was tasty, and portions were large. read more

More of a 3.5 star review for Howley's. I really want to love this place but each time I've been here, some things were done well and others not so much. Last time it was the fish and chips, this time it was the matzo ball soup. It was so salty. Couldn't finish the broth. Was not this salty the previous time I ordered it. My wife had the brisket strew and I had the shepherd pie. Both were great. Service is always great. Staff is always friendly. It's a bit of dive bar, diner vibe which we like. Parking available in the back. read more

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I'm glad to be back my second time trying other menu items at Howley's. It was a busy afternoon lunch shift on Saturday. I have to give some kudos to our waitress who was juggling a full restaurant being double sat and in the weeds, her team came and helped her by taking our order and she came back to check on us. Service was fantastic 5/5. My husband and I both got the fish and chips. The cod batter was flavorless & fish was dry. But we enjoyed the sweet potato fries. His bowl of matzoh ball soup was by far the BEST we've ever had in palm beach county! And we've tried a few. Overall, I would say I would come back again and maybe try something else on their menu not the fish and chips. Food 3.5/5 read more

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I had a great experience here today. I'm at up with a colleague who lived locally and said despite the many choices we absolutely positively had to eat at Howley's Restaurant. My history of reviews shows a penchant and tendency for American fair and diners ; not only was I not disappointed, but my expectations were high and this place exceeded them. We were graded when we came in sat instantly and enjoyed delicious food at a fantastic price . I opted for steak and eggs with a side of fruit. Our waitress was awesome from start to finish and checked up on us regularly. It was busy inside the restaurant, but at no point even after finishing did we feel rushed to end our conversation and go, which is a pleasant surprise of a difference compared to other places that want to turn and burn and get you out of there. We sat at a part table, part booth section that allowed for a lot of natural light. I now know why he was adamant about this place and I would love to come back. Next chance I get. read more

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Always a treat to find a diner which gives "classic diner vibes". Vintage posters on the wall, 90's alternative rock playing ambiently, good service and a varied menu. Brittney was a very friendly and thorough server. Started with a flavorful artichoke dip which came with cake-like toast for dipping. Always hard to find a fish Reuben - but they had redfish which was a nice change up! The onion rings were a nice touch as substitution - which isn't an extra charge. Lots of other items looked delicious so will have to return to try them! read more

Howley's Restaurant - Fish Reuben - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

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Friday night, we're sat right away. The staff was friendly and helpful. Gabe, our server, was attentive. Food was great, delicious and filling! read more

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Great local spot- service is always friendly- their shrimp and grits is fantastic - half price drinks for happy hour is always fun!

We dined here on Friday morning after getting off a cruise in Fort Lauderdale and heading home to Jacksonville. Let me start by saying we are frequent cruisers and make this drive often. We use GPS navigation but we always want to make sure we aren't going 20-30 minutes off the interstate to dine. Believe it or not many calls over the years with no answers, the hostess have to ask? However, Meghan answered my question with confidence and she was spot on! Once we arrived, we also had the pleasure of her being our sever. She is great! Friendly, accommodating, and really attentive. This place is so cool! A diner that has been in the same location for over 50 years! Be prepared as the portions are big! We had the blueberry pancakes, breakfast potatoes, cheese grits and a breakfast platter with eggs, bacon and toast. I also had a Bloody Mary and a Bellini. Everything was delicious! Hubby and I said this will be our go to spot on mornings we are making that trip. Check them out and I'm sure you will agree. read more

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SOOOO GOOD! The food tasted so delicious, I highly recommend visiting. The ambience is great, super cute place. Our waitress was also super nice and very enthusiastic about the food lol. 10/10 read more

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9pm dinner run. Glad I remembered howleys was open late. It was pretty busy for the time of night. I had the French dip and my guest had the turkey dinner. Both were great. I opted for Mac and cheese for up charge. My guest said the old fashion was made great. Service was attentive. Its an old fashion diner with a pretty big menu. read more

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Amazing food every single time and perfect spot for a date the food was amazing very attentive service and I love the old times diner ambiance read more

Howley's Restaurant - Shepherd's Pie - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Good food, nice people great service. Nice home cooking. Easy parking. Recommend it highly.

Great food. Atmosphere is a mixed bag of old, diner, crunchy, artsy but great home cooked food. Everything I have had lasagna, Philly cheese steak, Shepards pie, meatballs and spaghetti all delicious. read more

This Diner has been around forever and has some good bones. Inside has been updated and expanded with nice decor and artwork. This place has lots of character and charm. All day breakfast! I came for lunch with coworkers. Everyone enjoyed their meal and service. The TV Dinner was a hit. It does vary day by day with no substitutions. Plenty of parking in the back. Come for lunch, come on the weekend and have a late breakfast. Definitely a place you will come back to for multiple occasions! read more

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Asked to sit in main restaurant and host said no room sat us in back of bar, next group came in and she sat them in main dining room. Waited for 20 minutes and no one came to bring even water or take our order, never go back read more

The food is AMAZZZZZZING! A dive diner but so good. The bathrooms dont have women or mens in the door so yae at your own risk. read more

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I'll start with the food. The menu is HUGE and i cannot imagine you not being able to find something you are craving. For me it tends to be Burgers and wings most often. The wings are awesome, and their blue cheese has a million ingredients and is the best ever. The service is great and the non-corporate atmosphere is a definite plus in a world with far too many cookie cutter establishments. read more

Great lunch/brunch spot! Visited while in from out of town. Great food and service! Crab cake app was my favorite!

Been going to this beatnik. Type diner for 20 years great place very eclectic From soups and salads to chili or nice bowl of split pea soup Sandwiches fresh made and everything is delicious very large portions. So come hungry Homemade Lemonade. Yum. Dinner's are awesome. One of the best fried Chicken in town. Meatloaf never order in a restaurant. Theirs is great. Dessert from a nice Sundae to the best homemade cakes in town Apparently I like this place. Go you'll like it too read more

A little of everything when you just can't make up your mind :) home fries, peppers, onions, perfectly poached eggs, delicious bacon with toasted rye bread. Paired with freshly squeezed oranges. No complaints Quesadilla was Tasty, light, and would order again. Great suggestion by the best staff. This place has the biggest variety of food, bring all the picky eaters they are bound to find something on this menu to satisfy all the cravings. read more

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Nothing great to report at Howley's. Super slow service although our waitress was nice. I mean it took so long to be waited on and then forever for the food to come. The atmosphere is no big deal. The food so so. I don't see the reason it's busy. read more

Well we can not review the actual restaurant curb appeal ,nor the ambiance but, after living here in South Florida for over 20 plus years we decided to try Howley's in WPB Listen! I'm never going to say I recommend or like a restaurant that I do not or cannot stick behind. From our first impression of Howley's ( DoorDash ) Togo I'd definitely give it a second try. Most likely in house. read more

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I loved the 50's diner vibe. Our server was excellent. She was so pleasant and on top of drink refills. It did take awhile for the food to come out but not sure if that's the norm. We weren't in a rush. I ordered the patty melt medium with sweet potato fries. I completely forgot to take a picture. The beef patty was thick but definitely more on the well done side. The bread was thicker so the bread/meat ratio was perfect. The onions were tasty. I would have preferred more sauce since the patty was so thick. The fries were good but not very hot. I'm so glad I tried it. Will be back!!! read more

Love the vibe - old time diner with murals and vibrant paintings. Very clean too. The servers seemed to work as a team and kept our teas filled upon request. The crabcakes, rueben, and fries were all big hits. The sides, spinach and mac & cheese were large portions. The spinach was excellent. I had the TV dinner. It was a fun idea. I loved the little brownie. The protein was a chicken cutlet with BBQ sauce. I liked the sauce, but the chicken was chewy. Note: this place is just 10 minutes from PBI. read more

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Stopped here on my family's vacation in West Palm Beach. It is way too warm inside. No military discount. Fried chicken over-cooked, meatballs not dense enough. The portion sizes are not large enough for the prices. They need to realize they are a diner and not fine dining. read more

Food is phenomenal... BUT the blue haired hostess with the half shaved head and bangs is absolutely rude. We walked right out after she was incredibly rude. She doesn't understand what customer service is. read more

Howley's is a cool place to grab good food in a casual diner atmosphere. The service has been excellent every time I've gone. This visit I ordered a hamburger with onion rings. Both were cooked perfectly and I made an absolute pig of myself leaving a clean plate. My friend had a patty melt with onion rings. She didn't make a pig of herself but said it was really good. Howley's is open pretty late so it's a good spot for a meal before a part night or after if you're not out all night. They're also across the street from the new skate park so some of the younger crowd goes there too. They also have amazing desserts if you just have a sweet tooth. read more

Howley's Restaurant - My empty plate - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

This restaurant came highly recommended by a relative who resides in the area. Judging by how busy and crowded it was, you'd think there's a jackpot on a plate. However, it was just okay, nothing spectacular. The menu reflects typical breakfast/diner style options. I kept it simple and tried the pancakes. The flavor was mediocre. Perhaps, I'd try something else if I happen to go again. But I'm not in a hurry! read more

Howley's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

I was looking for a dinner to have brunch prior to visiting the Norton Museum last Saturday. (It is free to Palm Beach County residents in the summer months). Howley's was just down the road from the Norton so I went there with my wife and our best friends. Since it has been open since 1950 and the reviews are off the charts we decided to eat there. Out waitress Stacy made it a great first visit, she obviously loves her job! The food and service were outstanding and it was the best cup of coffee that I have had in a long time. I can't wait until we go back! read more

While visiting family in West Palm Beach mid March, we ate lunch inside at Howley's. The food and service were great. While staying at our hotel, we decided to place a Door Dash order for dinner one night. Following the driver online, it showed him driving all around our hotel but never stopping. Eventually he showed the order delivered and the photo of where he delivered it was a vacant lot. Not having received this order, we decided to place the order again. After a few minutes a very nice lady from Howley's called us and said they were following up as our order was the same as one picked up earler. We explained what happened and without hesitation she said they were going to send out the order to us again at no charge. The order arrived as promised and was hot and good! To us this showed the customer oriented service Howley's gives and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for good food in a friendly environment. Thank you Howley's from your now San Antonio fans. read more

Went to breakfast with a friend and had a wonderful meal! Eggs Benedict Florentine - cooked perfectly and with plenty of spinach; fried potatoes had just the right amount of flavor and crispness without being dry. Friend ordered her usual - goat cheese omelet with fried potatoes. Looked delicious! Had a great time; server was attentive; restroom was clean; artwork is intriguing! read more

Great place, classic American food. Very no frills homemade taste and feel to the restaurant. It's in a small cozy location and staff are friendly as are the patrons. The food was okay and the cocktails also were pretty simple but good. I'd go back. There is a decent kids menu too and my toddler was able to have the grilled cheese without an issue in that the bread was nice and soft and cheese was perfect. The Frankenstein decor for Halloween was successful at freaking my kid out too. Funny not funny lol. Go try them. Live and love. read more

Howley's Restaurant - Halloween Frankenstein - Scared the crap outta my kid! - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Unfortunately, it's not what it used to be. Howley's that is. This used to be a reliable restaurant. Good food, good service. Consistent. Not anymore. My last two visits, have been mediocre at best. Today I had the Southern Benedict The poached eggs were overcooked, the home fries, stale, and cold. The cappuccino tasted like powdered mix. My girlfriend's pancakes weren't any better. Sadly, as I said, Howley's isn't what it used to be. The typical Sunday morning crowd wasn't there either. I'm thinking, word must be out. read more

Howley's Restaurant - The dining room - Diners Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

howley's late-night milkshakes got me through 2021 (why is there a character limit on this?) read more

Just arrived in WPB from NY and happened upon Howleys. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased with our find! The spinach and artichoke dip with baked pita was a fabulous start! I loved my veggie burger and hubby had the roast beef sandwich. Great service and very friendly! Reasonable prices!! You can even donate to dog rescue- owners passion. We can't wait to return! read more

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First time going to Howley's for breakfast. The ambience is very nice and the restaurant staff were very welcoming. Nice outdoor and indoor seating areas. The food was delicious and prepared the exact way I wanted it. The orange juice was not fresh squeezed as described, and service was a little slow.. but overall nice place for breakfast. Would recommend to anyone in the west Palm Beach area wanting to try something new! read more

We went here for dinner our first night staying in West Palm and liked it so much we went back for brunch the next day. Our flight arrived late. We decided to find a good finer since they are usually fast. A friend recommended Howley's. We saw the Yelp reviews. Together, these said we should go - so we did. We ate outside for dinner. It was cool but comfortable. The service was surprisingly good since we were the only people on their patio. Their menu was good, but limited if you can't have gluten or milk products. They don't offer gluten-free bread. They do offer a chopped steak, so I decided on that. Others in my party had their brisket special and a Nathan's Hot Dog. I was the only big eater at the table. I finished my steak, then polished off what was left of the hot dog (sans bun) and the brisket. Everything was really good. {grin} The breakfast was equally good, but no picture that time. Howley's seems to be a consistently good place. Their prices are reasonable for the quality of food they serve. And the service is great. It We are planning another trip to the area next winter. Howley's will be on our dinner list! read more

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