This place is so different and perfect for a different ambience! The decor is so trendy and the music was just right! Tina made me the perfect skinny margarita and honestly just sat back and enjoyed the ambiance. Definitely stop in for a drink or some apps if you are in Mizner! read more

Penelope - Decor is super cute! - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

1-18-2025 Some friends and I stopped in for a quick drink after having had a few already, and the whole experience was a bit of a mixed bag... The decor is truly beautiful, though one of our party got a little creeped out in the ladies room being surrounded by waist high mirrors?! Service was not fast but our server was very friendly. The food was okay, but not great, cocktails on the other hand were great, and prices definitely affordable and in line with what you'd expect in Mizner. read more

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A Happy Hour stop at Penelope with some interesting food items and wines. (We Love Cajun style cuisine and had high hopes of finding a regular spot). The wine was good as was the service from our bartender Mike. After selecting some HH appetizers we enjoyed some conversation with Mike. Our food soon arrived and my Muffaletta sliders were two rather small wedges, (picture a regular muffaletta cut into eighths and that 1/8th piece cut in half), had some meat but absent of the fully dressed experience of a muffaletta. :( My wife had an order of the Oysters casino which were small and not fully cooked. We were going to try some of the other dishes but decided not to expand our disappointment in what we had expected from the menu. (Marketing descriptions were better than the end products from the kitchen!) We did try an order of beignets which was the best experience of the evening and the additional star in my review here. read more

Penelope - HH Menu - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Catching up on my reviews from our visit 2 weeks ago...Our friend wanted to come back here for HH. In addition to the Cajun Mussels, we tried Shrimp & Grits, Oyster Casino and Bayou Shrimp Tempura. Penelope is a delightful fusion of French bistro elegance and New Orleans soul. It's a place that celebrates flavor, flair, and a touch of Southern magic. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Let's be real. To anyone who has spent significant time in the Big Easy or southern Louisiana eating Cajun or Creole cuisine, you'll know that Penelope isn't going to carry you back to NOLA...it's NOLAish at best. However, that said, Penelope has a good vibe with good food. They offer a good time, not the real deal...and they don't claim to be legit lagniappe, just to channel a feeling of the French Quarter minus the reek of vomit and urine of Bourbon Street in the morning. I enjoyed my visit and will return, as you should give it a shot. We started with mac'n cheese bites and pimento cheese dip. Both were pretty good, but the mac'n cheese bites were an unexpectedly interesting and good. The entrees, while good, were not spectacular. Service was spectacular however. This is definitely worth a visit. read more

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You can never go wrong with truffle fries! The max and cheese bites are NOT fried so don't expect that. They're more like pasta with ALOT of cheese FOOD: New Orleans style food CUSTOMER SERVICE: servers and manager were very attentive COST: $$ SERVING TIME: 20-30 mins AMBIANCE: brunchy vibes during the day, bar style at night OUTDOOR seating: yes PARKING: valet, garage or street parking read more

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Cool place!! Super tiny inside and both times I've gone, it was ridiculously hot! I typically run cold and the fact I was sweating means it was very warm. My pregnant friend couldn't wait to leave. The inside is NOLA inspired with cool umbrellas hanging from the ceilings. Very fun vibe. Severs are all great. Very attentive! Shrimp and grits was good. Not the best I've ever had but very good. We ordered a side of biscuits and they were raw. The manager apologized and sent out new ones but since they are made fresh, they were severed after we finished eating our meal. Disappointing because they were so yummy! We enjoyed them for breakfast the next day. Dessert options are great. Friend chicken is juicy and crispy. Beignets were just ok. If you're looking for NOLA style, these aren't it. They are good!! Don't get me wrong but not like you'd get in NOLA. Nothing we had was bad. Highly recommend and we are looking forward to coming back again after season is over. read more

Penelope - Dessert - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

The ambience is "cool", or at least that was what the owners were aiming toward. I used to visit NOLA 4x a year, and ate in many bar/restaurants and restaurants, and frankly, none of them had upside down umbrellas dropping from the ceiling, so I am not sure what "vibe" the owners were going for. The pictures on the wall that displayed changing add/on images was unique and of interest. The several times we were there it was around 4-4:30, as they were not serving lunches yet. Now they do. I suspect that late at night it gets crowded with the bar clientele. As to what we ate: Caesar salad solid ++, with tangy dressing, white anchovies., and a cheese wafer. The cold shrimp cocktail was nice and fat and juicy, and their homemade sauces were quite good. Ate the entree plate of shrimp and grits, which was very tasty, well prepared. Only downside was the plate was hot and the food was not. Didn't send it back, but in the future if a dish comes out luke warm, back it goes. Had a take-out order this week, and was finally able to taste the shrimp po-boy, and with that offering, I can state it was quite good and competitive to NOLA servings. The humongous burger with their sauce and cheese and lettuce was very nicely cooked. So large, I only had half and saved the rest for the next day. Both the burger and po-boy came with French fries, which were unappealing. Skinny as one can get them, they were mushy and too heavily seasoned. Ordered the Truffle fries, and they too were thin and limp and mushy, and I didn't taste any truffles, but it was very heavily seasoned and frankly, not worth ordering and will not be ordered again, unless they make them crispy and have truffle oil on them. Service was attentive. Music good. When seated, the sofa seating was filthy with crumbs and pieces of bread. Looked like seating which had previously had an infant, we have all seen those in restaurants. So, an over-all clean environment was marred by that dirty sofa. Management needs to re-train the servers to make sure the seating is just as clean as the table top, and if there is food on the floor, it be removed. I frequent Kapow about 4x a month, and there is never any dirt on seats or floor. read more

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This place was awful. The only saving grace was our waitress, who was very attentive and sweet and provided us great service. We went for brunch and our food was not good at all. Two of my party ordered the avocado toast, one the mahi sandwich, and one the fried chicken and french toast with "cajun syrup". The avocado toasts came out first and looked positively nuclear. Like literally was glowing an unnaturally bright neon green. I don't know why they dyed the avocado (perhaps it was old?) but it didn't look appetizing and apparently didn't taste good either. My fried chicken and french toast came out with a huge portion of chicken that was all bone-in. This kind of surprised me but it was fine and actually very moist, although I do wish it had been overtly stated in the menu. Flavor was just okay. The french toast was bad, super thin and eggy and falling apart. The syrup was absolutely disgusting--it tasted like someone mixed Crystal hot sauce and maple syrup together and called it a day. I asked for honey butter because they have it on their menu, and it came looking like it was squeezed out of a tube, literally like toothpaste. I would have hoped something as simple as that would have been homemade. It did taste fine though luckily!! The mahi sandwich was the only one that was appetizing, and we agreed the fish and the fries were good. Considering this outcome, it's possible the dinner menu is better, but I will not be returning to find out. I do not think anything here is fresh, homemade, or cooked with any attention to detail, and you can taste that in their food. We should have known it would be bad because the exterior decor was super tacky and just as lazy-looking as how the food tasted. At least their service is good! read more

Nice atmosphere, good service. Regular dinner food was pretty mediocre. We had the bayou rock shrimp, which was basically just tiny tiny fried shrimp with a roumalade sauce on the side. But the shrimp were so tiny you really can't taste any shrimp, all you could taste is breading. Then we had jambalaya, which was fine, nothing great at all. We also had blackened local mahi with seasonal risotto which turned out to be an ok piece of fish in a huge puddle of very watery broccoli based risotto. Just awful. Probably won't be going back here. read more

I'm torn on this review. I met up with a friend for lunch at Penelope. Google had that they opened at 11am for lunch. We arrived around 11:30 with the door open. We walked in and no one was there, except for a cook. We asked if they were open and she said, rather perplexed, that they opened in 10 minutes. So we walked around to other stores until around noon to allow them time to "open." When we got back there was a hostess/bartender that sat us. But it still felt like they didn't want to open quite yet. The decor of the restaurant is super cute. I loved that. They are going for a New Orleans/cajun theme. The menu is also very Cajun inspired. We started with the biscuits, which were good. They came out fast and warm. For lunch I ordered their Cajun Cobb and added a jumbo shrimp. Though it was very good, it was a little watery. My friend for the mahi blackened sandwich, which she enjoyed. My review is mixed because of the service and the time that they do open. Maybe don't have everything open to allow guests to walk in. The food in itself was good. I would go back. There were a lot of items I wanted to try. So for the first go around, it's a 3 for me. But will go back. read more

Well, this place was a breath of fresh air! It's about time a new bistro opened in Mizner Park serving Nola cuisine. From the minute you walk in, you'll be mesmerized by umbrellas on the ceiling moving up and down. Also, the framed paintings feature animation so pay close attention. Such a well-thought-out design of this space which was formerly occupied by Kapow. The food here was probably one of the best we've ever had. Its elevated cajun and creole cuisine and I'm telling you, not only the presentation was on point but bold flavors will definitely excite your palette starting with Bone Marrow Escargot. So buttery and garlicky good. Also, the Oysters Casino was divine and of course, you gotta get their fresh buttery Buttermilk Biscuits. Another must is the Mac and Cheese Bites. They're not your ordinary deep-fried apps but these were more like dumplings. So good. For the vegetarians, get the Baby Beets & Goat. Very fresh and tasty. For the carnivores, I highly recommend the Butcher's Cut Steak. Perfectly cooked and juicy. And don't skip on desserts especially their version of Beignets and pair it with the Croissant Bread Pudding. Both were to die for. Also did I mention they also have a daily happy hour (M-F). I highly recommend this cute spot if you're Mizner Park. The service is top notch and the food is spectacular. So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to go back for more. read more

Penelope - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Exceptional new culinary gem where French bistro meets Southern meets New Orleans elegance. New southern soul with authentic New Orleans style dishes. Unique choices and excellent wine selection and lively night life. Service was superb for a new favorite and Manager made sure everything was above standards. Our dinner was served as it was ready with very little wait time. Mathew the GM kept checking on us and made sure our evening was memorable. The food was served and prepared unlike any other restaurant in town. PENELOPE IS A "MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL! read more

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I've been seeing their promos online plus we do love southern/New Orleans style fare, so we finally decided to come try them out for Happy Hour. We ordered a couple items off the Happy Hour menu plus some beignets for dessert. My husband had a glass of wine that was half off the regular price. He said the wine was good. And we did have friendly service from the bartender, Mike. Because we didn't really enjoy our other food, we didn't order anything else additionally except dessert from their regular menu. The best part of our experience were the beignets. My husband started with their muffaletta sliders on the Happy Hour menu. This turned out to be two very small and narrow pie-shaped wedges. The sliders had the meats that you usually see on this sandwich but were lacking in that the olive salad, if there at all, was such a miniscule amount he couldn't taste it. He said there wasn't any real flavor of a regular muffaletta. And that the bread was dried out. I tried their oysters casino from the Happy Hour menu. Five came to the order. The oysters were just okay. They weren't separated from the bottom shells, so it was a bit difficult to pry them up. On top of the oysters -- that I thought would be hot (they weren't) and cooked more (they weren't) was a lot of dried overcooked panko. If there was bacon or butter (as listed), I couldn't tell. We ordered their beignets off the regular menu. These came out hot and well covered with powdered sugar. There were five to the order. They were very good. Inside, the restaurant is a pretty decorated place with some upside-down umbrellas on the ceiling, but not as the "most attractive" place as their online promos would lead you to believe. It's quite small with a bar on one side and a few tables on the other plus a couple booths in the back. There's also outside seating. I'm glad we came to try them out. Now we know. read more

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Came on Friday night saw they had an online waitlist that showed zero people waiting inside and zero minutes for a table so didn't join it. When we arrived they said actually the website is wrong and it's 45 mins for inside table. Bar was packed as well so we opted to leave and came back the next day. Joined the waitlist this time but decided to sit at the bar when I was told we would only have the table for about an hour until a reservation came in. While we did leave in about an hour I had never eaten here before so had no idea if the service took long etc. We both ordered cocktails I had the garden district and my BF ordered For the love of ITMA. They were ok, both a little on the sweeter side and felt like light pours. We started with the escargot bone marrow. I was really excited for this dish as it's a combo of my two faves. The bone marrow was delicious but the escargot had zero flavor. Escargot is typically a garlic flavor bomb so to have them essentially taste like nothing was a first. This came with toast. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Three large shrimp, cheesy grits, crispy lardons, and a coffee foam using local coffee from subculture. Overall the dish was really good. The foam didn't seem needed but overall I enjoyed it. I do feel like it was priced a bit too high at 33 for three shrimp but overall it was tasty. My BF had the jumbalaya which he enjoyed. We capped off the meal with Beignets and I had an espresso martini. The martini fell a bit short not as flavorful and coffee packed as others I've had. The beignets were the best thing we had the entire meal. They were super crispy yet so so soft on the inside. They were not as pillowy as what you'd have in new orleans but they were honestly better IMO. They were dusted in powdered sugar and served along with a vanilla sauce. Overall it was a nice meal. I do feel like the value for the price wasn't there for me to return quickly. I've purchased two round trip flights to New Orleans for less than the cost of that meal. I would try them for happy hour as there were a few apps I would like to try but nothing else for entrees really caught my eye to come back soon for a full meal. read more

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Penelope is a cute and eclectic bar located in Mizner Park, where Kapow used to be. They have a drink menu with some interesting cocktails. I got my customary Hendricks martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, which was very good. I also had a cucumber cocktthat was very refreshing. I loved the decor, they have a very cool upside down umbrellas all over their ceiling. Is one of those things better seen than explained. Service was so, so. We met some friends at the bar and we were not acknowledged. We had to flag the bartender and still took a while to get a drink. Another thing I didn't care for much is the temperature. It was so hot. This is due to the open door and half the bar is in an open aired area. We left after the second round because we were sweating. It is a nice place overall though. I would come back on a less hot day and later in the evening. read more

Penelope - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

A Cajun style place with a bar. House burger and peach salad were good. Service was good too. Decent overall. read more

Penelope - Peach salad - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Located in the old Kapow location at Mizner Park, this relatively new spot has a cute vibe, great drinks, and yummy food. They have been open about 8 months now and are owned by the same hospitality group as Kapow (which moved across the street) and Shaker and Pies which will be opening soon right across from them. We got there for happy hour and stayed for a bit longer. It was pretty quiet when were arrived but was happening by the time we left. The inside is cute decor with moving artwork and hanging umbrellas. The inside bar has sliding windows that open to make the bar indoor/outdoor. On cold nights, they have heaters out there to utilize the space. We were there on a Friday and there was a DJ outside by the time we left. We tried the Mac and cheese bites (get them and thank me later!), cajun mussels (mussels and sauce were good but not sure if the bread was the best fit), truffle fries (good but standard), and Bayou rock shrimp (think calamari but not - worth a try). Their happy hour definitely has some good food options, it is a little limited if you don't do seafood or shellfish. We sat at the bar and service was a little slow as they only have one bartender tending to the whole inside and outside bar area as well as making craft cocktails for the entire restaurant. Despite being at the bar, water refills took a while even after asking. We wanted to try the beignets but our truffle fries took a while to come out so we opted for not placing an order for something they already tell you takes like 20 minutes or so to come out. We will have to get on our next visit, maybe as an appetizer :) Happy hour drinks options are limited to single type alcohols so you can't try any of their signature cocktails for a discount of even a few bucks. I feel like maybe they could offer a little discount for those who don't like beer, wine, or alcohol and a mixer. Also they do not do any substitutions/adjustments to their signature cocktails. We asked if tequila could be swapped out for vodka (something I've done many times before) and were told sorry but they don't do that. We tried the espresso martini, from Impa with love, Bayou breeze, and talk to me goose. They have a couple drinks that come with torched rosemary so that is a frequent smell in the restaurant. Great if you like rosemary, maybe not great if you don't. Lastly the bartender, Myles, made a surprise off menu beverage that he won the Ft. Lauderdale Food and Wine festival with called just squash it. He loves fall and wanted to embody that in a beverage. It contained whisky, fennel, coconut whipped cream, butternut squash, and I think something else. It was a beauty of a drink and I think it would have been fabulous if the fennel was kicked back a couple notches for my liking. When getting around the fennel and getting the beverage with the coconut whipped cream, it was quite tasty. Shout out to the young man who was bar backing/sous cheffing at the bar. He was so focus and diligent on whatever tasks he was working on the entire night we were there. Overall it's a very cute spot and I think would be great to come and try for brunch as well as a real meal since we only got through the appetizers. Worth a trip if you are at Mizner or want to go to Mizner but aren't sure where to eat. read more

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This New Orleans inspired restaurant is located in Mizner Park, Boca Raton Florida.  I am absolutely obsessed with how cute this place is. You feel like you're in New Orleans. Each dish we had was excellent. I love a great beet salad, and their bone marrow escargot is a must. Also, don't forget to try their Oysters Casino and their version of the mac and cheese bites, which to me were more like dumplings and they were delicious! Obviously, you have to have their signature cocktails. My favorite was their Sazerac! For our mains, I went with the Daily Butcher's Cut, which was perfectly cooked and served with asparagus. And another must try is their Jackson Square Boulliabaisse. You can't forget dessert, of course, so order the traditional beignets and I highly suggest their bread pudding. The service was impeccable Trust me, I live in Miami and I'll definitely make the drive back up. read more

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Wow this place exceeded my expectations! Very, very good. I guess not too surprising for Mizner but I left so pleased :) my cousin and I shared the casino oysters and they were 10/10, so fresh and delicious! We each had two and a half so perfect for an appetizer. For entree I ordered the royal burger and I have to say again 10/10!!! I am a very picky eater, I have high standards and this exceeded my expectations. The bun is perfect, it does not get soggy or overpower the ingredients of the burger, the pimento cheese on it is phenomenal. My cousin ordered the fried chicken and biscuits and she loved her meal too! I tried one of her biscuits and it was an 9/10 for me. Excellent food and excellent vibes. Thank you!! I'm taking my fiancée next to have the beignets read more

Penelope - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

This was the grand opening in Mizner Park of a brand new concept that was well attended . A special cocktail menu was available. Passed around appetizers included crab cakes and shrimp. There was plenty to go round. The dessert was powdery and delicious. It was a fun opening with interesting people. Parking in Mizner Park is complimentary in one of the garages read more

Penelope - special cocktail menu - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

First time visit with a girlfriend for happy hour. Miles is a great bartender & wonderful ambassador for the restaurant We sampled a couple different French wines and decided on the French Chablis was outstanding half price during happy hour, which is a bargain Always looking for great pimento cheese, which is rare if you're not in the south. Thrilled that their version is outstanding! Perfectly grilled bread and some pickled vegetables. Mussels are fantastic too- served with that delicious grilled bread again Looking forward to having dinner there next time. Great decor & nice outdoor seating if it isn't too hot read more

Penelope - Thank you for having fantastic pimento cheese! - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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We made it to the new spot! I will have to take more pics the next time we stop in. And we have been in twice since they opened. The other weekend we were in good mood after dinner so decided to stop into the Mizner area. We walked in from the parking ramp which used to walk by 2 different restaurant bars but both had been closed for months. to our surprise there was a new spot, Penelope. It had bright light colors so it seemed like it was marketed more for girls but I wanted to check out the new place so we got a couple spots and ordered some drinks. The layout was the same as the previous spot, which was solid already. An inside bar, and outdoor seating that the same bar. And additional dinner seating as well. We were sitting inside and the vibe was excellent. it wasn't packed, but alot of people had already discovered the new spot. after one menu drink I asked if the bartender could make a rum drink, dealers choice. it was likely that I would like it, but the bartender nailed it. It was excellent. We only stuck around for a bit, but did note that the new Penelope was putting on a good show, and a solid new spot for Mizner. Happy That we have a new cool spot in East Boca. read more

Penelope - Bartenders choice rum drink - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Love the decor and unique atmosphere at this restaurant. And the food was also great. I loved the casino oysters. We even got 2 orders. The salad was also absolutely delicious. Another fave was the macaroni bites. I definitely see myself returning for a happy hour and some bites at the bar. Nice little hidden gem in this plaza. read more

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We went here for a fun night. We were happy to try a new place - southern soul! French bistro elegance blends with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. Wonderful unique dishes, exquisite wines and lively nightlife.We had a variety of dishes at the table from the chef's special jambalaya (andouille sausage, chicken, colossal shrimp, okra, bell peppers and tomato),Jackson Square bouillabaisse (local fish en croute, mussels, prawns, bell peppers, baby heirloom tomato), Nola royal burger- 8 oz house blend, heirloom tomato, red onion, lettuce, and pimento cheese) and fries, shrimp po' boy (fried shrimp, romaine lettuce, tomato, lemon caper remoulade and we did one with fried chicken, Mac and cheese bites (mornay, gruyere, panic gremolata, micro pinepoix and crab cakes (red bell pepper, celery, parsley, lemon caper remoulade). They messed up a few of the dishes (they arrived very late) so they gave us beignets "on the house" -they were delicious. We were happy with all except that a couple of the dishes arrived late. I love the decor in this place and I would love to go here just for a drink! It's in Mizner Park so sometimes the parking can be a bit difficult! But give it a try! read more

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Lets me start of by saying I loved every moment here. this place is just exquisite. So perfectly situated in mizner park at the original location of Kapow noodle bar. It's only been open for a little over a week but they have their food and service down already! We had an app and two entrees. Since I'm on antibiotics, I didn't get to enjoy any of their cocktails but the next time I go, that will be a focus. We stated with the Bone Marrow Escargot. The flavors were so incredible. The escargot was perfectly cooked, not chewy. On top of the bone marrow with the roasted cherry tomatoes was absolutely mouthgasmic and truly a wonderful primer for our main dishes! My date feasted on the fried chicken and biscuits. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I asked what they used for their coating and they told me it was a mix of several things, including semolina flour. It really looked gorgeous like fried catfish and the crunch was similar to that. Not overpowering and as someone who has a gluten intolerance, I've suffered to try this, and it was worth it. The biscuits were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with a spicy maple syrup. That was a wonderful accompaniment to the other flavors. I decided to get the shrimp and grits since I had oral surgery on Monday and I couldn't have anything too hard to eat. The dish came with three huge, and I mean the size of my palm huge, shrimps that were seasoned to perfection. The shrimp was tender, the bacon lardons were crisp and JUICY, then the finishing touch of subculture coffee foam in the middle just set the dish apart from any other shrimp and grits I've ever had. The menu is perfect. I am excited about going back to try some of the other items! Even being gluten intolerant, there's plenty that I can eat! Next time I'm going to enjoy every drink on their specialty menu. Looking forward to my next trip! read more

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First time at Penelope, we are having the special corned beef sandwich for St. Patrick's Day. Tried the mac & cheese bites, oh my gosh, best ever! So happy to have New Orleans food in South Florida!! read more

Penelope - Oh my goodness, mac & cheese bites are out of this world. Don't miss this!! - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Atmosphere 10/10 Service 10/10 Gumbo 10/10 Casino Oysters 9.5/10 Mac Bites 5/10 Cajun Mussels 10/10 Biscuits 7/10 Drinks7/10 (Tenaj) Price for 2 people $119 read more

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We have been searching for an authentic, New Orleans style restaurant in Palm Beach county for 5 years and no place has come close...until Penelope was recommended to us. Being a Louisiana native, attempts at this cuisine by other restaurants in PBC, are simply pale in comparison, based on my tastes and expectations. Penelope has a limited menu on 'Nawlins offerings but, what they have is OUTSTANDING! The mussels were great! The broth the mussels were cooked in, with the addition of andouille sausage could've been a soup by itself! The Jambalaya, fried chicken, red beans and rice were all simply delicious with the right amount of spice. To top it off, the BEST beignets outside of Cafe du Monde and the French Quarter!!! Awesome coffee based dipping sauce for them too. Happy Hour drink specials were good and lastly, certainly not least, service was SUPERB!!! Allie, our server was simply incredible! She was knowledgeable, pleasant and anticipated our needs. Upon learning we were from Louisiana, she assured us we'd be satisfied and boy were we ever. It was just like home. A beautiful venue and location made it all the more memorable. read more

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Beignets!!!! This place is SO good! The burger was unbelievable, the steak great, and even the salad was awesome. Allie was such a great waitress! & Miles rocked the bar! Totally exceeded expectations! read more

Penelope - Beignets!!!!! So good!! - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I have to give the 5 stars even i didn't have time to get the whole vibe of the restaurant. It was my fault, actually.. i went late. So - the bar is New Orleans vibes and once you get in you can feel the theme and details. I went at the bar with some friends and i had to ask for a Sazerac. Mike, the bartender, was the first mate that made me the real Sazerac in 5y that i'm here. It's super hard to find good bartenders around and most of them have no idea what they're doing, but this is not the case. Nice talk, hospitality, management great and Luce the server/bartender no words. She's phenomenal! Definitely i'll be back at this great bar! read more

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We decided to try Penelope for our date night last night and we will definitely be back! We got a few small plates to share. The baby beets and goat salad was so good. So much more flavor than I expected for a salad. The Cajun mussels were the best mussels I've had out in a while. The spice in the broth and the andouille sausage were delicious. We get crab cakes pretty much everywhere we go so we can never really go wrong there. There were very good and the lemony sauce was perfect. I forgot the take a pic of our entree but we got one of the specials. It was a New York strip over mushrooms and asparagus. The steak came medium rare as ordered and had a little Cajun spice to it. The mushrooms were actually one of my favorite parts of the meal. Our waitress Lindsey was incredible! Very sweet and attentive. The GM Carrie was also very attentive and gave several recommendations. The best one being the beignets! So good on their own but the sauce has a little espresso in it that really brings it to the next level. We can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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This restaurant is beautifully decorated with umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and various light fixtures over each table. Even the bathroom had detail down to the gold toilets and wall mirrors showing every angle. It's a bit loud with music blasting in the front and the open kitchen in the back. But if you prefer less noise they also offer outdoor dining which looked spacious. Food came fast. Waiter service was a bit slow as there were problems with the registrar and we were tucked in a corner and forgotten at times. A taste of New Orleans is why we went and no disappointments. Dishes come out of the smalll but efficient kitchen as they are each ready. Peach and arugula salad was well dressed with a mustard vinaigrette that was perfectly tangy. It could have used a cheese or a crouton crunch to balance the texture. Shrimp po boy was my favorite with crispy and well seasoned fresh shrimp. I subsututed with chili aioli and loved the contrast of the fried with the slightly spicy kick. The biscuits and fried chicken were served with a sweet and spicy sauxe. Chicken was moist in and crunchy outside. Biscuits were dense yet moist. This is a great find for a taste of the south, food service, and unique decor. I recommend for an evening with the ladies or date night. read more

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Had really high hopes for this place but it just flopped! Service wasn't bad but it wasn't great. The food was not impressive. I was especially disappointed with the "special" I ordered which was blackened mahi over a risotto. The mahi was so bland, it should not be labeled blackened! There was no flavor. But then my fish and risotto were swimming in liquid which was very off putting. Risotto is supposed to be thick and creamy and this was like bland soup. We won't be back and I don't see this place lasting too long. They want to fit in with the other high end places in Mizner but the food is simply sad. read more

Penelope - $36 and absolutely terrible - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Penelope is pretty and very trendy right now in Mizner Park but the food is mediocre and they are very overpriced!!! I'm talking about the escargot in the bone marrow. They were very little tiny escargot. All dried out. There was no authentic butter. There was no garlic. There were no herbs or very little. The drinks are good the bartenders are friendly the food not so much. I was disappointed. I hope they can improve.. read more

Once and done for us. I am fine with reasonable portions but the ones here are ridiculously small. The Jambalaya ($26) only had only 1 shrimp on top of a small bowl of mostly rice. All flavors were bland. We had to flag the server down because they forgot to bring our wine after asking twice. Then they brought us the wrong check. read more

I wasn't impressed. I was pretty excited to try this new restaurant, the decor inside looked very cute. Nice job converting the old kapow spot. That was probably the only good thing about this place was decor. Otherwise the inside was terrible, I think the AC was either broken or not turned up enough...we were originally sitting inside but then chose to move outside because it was actually cooler outside than inside. Mind you it is July in the peak summer and the outside was cooler?! Then going to drinks. My mojito was probably the worst mojito I have ever had in my life. It was a classic mojito but it did not taste like one at all. It had a sour taste. Then we ordered some appetizers, the Caesar salad was ok it was unique in lettuce cups, and probably the better of the things we tasted. We ordered Mac and cheese bites and some cheese dip. My friend who came here another time ago said the cheese dip was warm (like a queso) when she tried it but the one we got this time was cold as ice. We chose not to go ahead and order dinner because we weren't impressed with anything we tried for appetizers. Hopefully it was just an off day read more

Penelope - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I really wanted to love this place because of all the buzz it's gotten on social media. Number one there's a waitlist you can't make reservations .Number two we got in there was put all the way in the back where the kitchen was so it was noisy and I had to watch people cook ,number three my server just kept forgetting my drinks, our food and they were also out of "oysters casino" which is what they're known for They had their biscuits, but they seemed a little dry. Other than that my lemon drop had the most funky stinky foul, dried fruit which they also charge us for I didn't even drink it they took it back though ,will not be coming back huge disappointment . read more

Penelope - Lemon drop - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

So excited Penelope opened up! Bartender Drew and manager Carey are awesome! Love the decor and the southern vibes. We'll be back! read more

Penelope - Awesome spot for a girls night! - French Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Came in for an early dinner on the weekend and were pleasantly surprised with the food and service. The gumbo, fried chicken, and muffuletta were very good, and Nico, our server did a great job. Beignets for dessert were better than we had in New Orleans. The atmosphere is friendly and customer service oriented. Would recommend. read more