since they've followed a "former chef and a maitre d"'from there to sample the "to-die-for"ltal.ianeats, as well as sushi; if critics carp the menu "seems too long" and the room "too loud", those who try the "quieter">outdoor area feel this one's "a winner."
Caffe luna Rosa Italian Delray Beach 134 S. Ocean Blvd. (E. AtlanticAve.)

Although the "terrific" ocean views alone make this waterfront Italian in Delray Beach a "must" for many, there's also an "active bar scene", "good" cooking that's a "garlicphile's delight" and a "friendly" staff serving three meals a day; all this comes at a price, however: they don't accept reservations.

Callaro's Prime Steak & Seafood Steak2.2J.cl..cl $48 , Manalapan 1 Plaza Del Mar 1 264 S. Ocean Blvd. (Ocean Ave.)
"Perfect if you're attending the Florida Stage" next door, this "well­run" surf 'n' turfer has theatergoers primed for "generous" cuts and "worthwhile" early-bird menus; but skeptics, sensing some "corner­cutting" of late, call it "much too pricey for what is offered."

Cantina laredo Mexican                                     
Palm Beach Gardens \ Midtown 14635PGA Blvd. (Military Trail) 
Crowds have already discovered this upscale Mexican chain link in the Gardens' new Midtown complex, congregating at the limestone bar that sits front and center, as well as in the two dining rooms where servers mash guacamole in mocajetes tableside; ample dishes such as enchiladas Vera Cruz and camaron poblano asada are joined by margaritas made with fresh juices and tequilas from a 40-plus list.
Capri Blu Italian Palm Beach  Sunrise Ave. (bet. Bradley PI. & N. County Rd.)
They're so "welcoming", it's like "eating in someone's home" pro­claim proponents of this "sleeper" of a family operation in Palm Beach, where the chef-owner "cares about everything" and turns

out "great" Italian food; It's a "bit pricey", but "good" service more than compensates.
E3 Captain Charlie's Reef Grill Seafaod Juno Beach 112846 U.S, 1 (bet. Juno Isles Blvd. & Packwood Rd.)
"Wonderful", "Inexpensive" seafood with a "Caribbean flair" makes this "relaxed" Juno Beach strip-mail spot a "must-visit"; there's "no de­cor or ambiance but who cares" when there are "generous appetizers" to "make a meal of" and an "unbelievable wine list for the money."

Cay Da Vietnamese                                                  
Boca Raton 1 Colony Plaza 17400 N. Federal Hwy. (NE 74th St.) 1
'The owner is there all the time and is rightfully proud of what he's done" with this "small" Vietnamese in a Boca strip mall, whose "in­teresting" cuisine shows the "influence of the French presence" in Indochine (e.g. the signature crepes); now "if the service were bet­ter and the decor nicer, it would be a huge winner."

Charley's Crab Seafood .•  Palm Beach 1456 S. Ocean Blvd. (Hammon Ave.)
This "upscale" seafooder in PB is "hard to beat" for its "excellent" early-bird bargain and "accommodating" service; if some find the fare something of a "snore", others opine it's "reliably" good.
Cheesecake Factory f) American West Palm Beach 1 CityPlace 1701 S. Rosemary Ave. (Okeechobee Blvd.)
Palm Beach Gardens I Downtown at the Gdns. I 11800 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. (Gardens Blvd.)
 
Boca Raton 1 5530 Glades Rd. (Butts Rd.)
"It's a chain but a great one" is the verdict of a veritable factory of fans who delight in the "phonebook-Iike", region-ranging American menu that offers "huge portions" of "something for everyone, from tacos to tuna", plus "reliable" service and "incredibly good prices";

"always crowded", it's also "always a crowd pleaser" - just "be pre­pared for roaring noise levels" and to "wait for hours for a table."
~ Chez Jean-Pierre Bistro French  Palm Beach 1132 N. County Rd. (bet. Sunrise & Sunset Aves.)
"Simply the best in PB" (with the No.1 Food rating to prove it), this "family-owned and -run jewel" of a Classic French furnishes a "fan­tasy dining experience" for the flush, with "fun", diversely decorated rooms and "professional" but "not stuffy" service to complement chef Jean-Pierre Leverrier's "fahbulous" fare; "reservations can be difficult, but persevere - you won't regret it."

Chops Lobster Bar Seafood/Steak Boca Raton 1 Royal Palm PI. 1101 Plaza Real (SE Mizner Blvd.)
"Brand new in Boca", this "beautiful" bi-parte "addition from Atlanta" has surveyors licking their chops over the "incredible steaks" - even "the smallest are huge" - and "to-die-for fried lobster" fetched from the "cool open kitchen" by an "obliging staff"; yes, you better "bring bags of bucks" and be braced for a highly "noisy" scene, but "fortu­nately the food is so good, conversation is not necessary."

Christine Lee's Chinese                                        
Jupiter 1 Albacoa Town Ctr. 11200 Town Center Dr., Ste. 101 (University Blvd.)
Once a '60s-celebrity "standby" - now shuttered - in Sunny Isles, this Chinese has jumped north to Jupiter, bringing with it such haute offerings as Asian-style broiled prime sirloin and colossal stone crabs, as well as "upscale" Szechuan staples; the plush setting, which seats 180 diners, is "a definite plus."

City Cellar Wine                                             
Bar & Grill Mediterranean
West Palm Beach 1 CityPlace 1700 S. Rosemary Ave. (Okeechobee Blvd.)
"As the name suggests, there's a lovely wine menu" ("your jaw will drop at the floor-to-ceiling cellar behind a glass wall") at this

"CityPlace location"; alas, the "service is spotty" and the Med "food just average"; but the "energetic, upscale setting" and variety of vinos - most of 'em "available by the glass" - work "for anything from dates to business to dinner with the in-laws."
City Kitchen American
 
Palm Beach Gardens I Downtown at the Gdns. I Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. (Gardens Blvd.)
"Though it has a bit of a chain feel" - it's "owned by the same group as City Cellar" - there's a "solid array of American comfort food" at this Gardens eatery; some slam it as "unremarkable", but it's "reliable be­fore or after the movies" or for a drink at the "cool outside bar."

City Oyster seafood $40 I Delray Beach 1213 E. Atlantic Ave. (2nd. Ave.) 
It gets "crazy busy" at this Downtown Delray Beach shellfish "staple" serving up a "scene" for "trendy" types, and offering "consistently good" fish and, not surprisingly, "great" bivalves; acolytes add that the staff's "friendly" and the bar's "the place to be on weekends"; P.S. "extreme noise levels" often make It a conversation-free zone.

Coal Mine Pizza Pizza, Boca Raton 1 Royal Palm PI. 1399 SE Mizner Blvd. (U.S. 1)
"You need a GPS" to find this casual Boca pizzeria, but pie lovers who've persevered admire the "above-average" offerings with "creative" toppings, best consumed on the "nice patio (even if it is in a mall's parking lot)"; "the service and decor could use a little help", though.

Coco Pan-Asian  
Palm Beach 1290 Sunset Ave. (Bradley PI.)
Where else but in Palm Beach would you find Pan-Asian fare "with a designer touch" ask advocates of this "beautiful" site that suggests 1930s China; but surveyors split over other aspects: fans hail the "trendy, tasty" treats and "fabulous staff', foes feel the "service and food are bush league."

Columbia Cuban/Spanish                                        
West Palm Beach I CityPlace 1651 Okeechobee Blvd. (Rosemary Ave.)  
Boasting "wonderful decor" of marble, tiles and chandeliers im­ported from Spain, this offshoot of a statewide chain is "a dignified place to dine" "when going to the Kravis Center"; that, however, may be its "best recommendation", because antagonists argue this "ad­venture in Spanish and Cuban food" simply "doesn't measure up to the Tampa" original.

COOL'A FISHBAR Seafood Palm Beach Gardens I Legacy PI. 111340 Legacy Ave. (PGA Blvd.)
It's "very Tommy Bahama-like" (cabana decor, surf videos on the TV) at this "new place in Legacy Place", "one of the Kee Grill stable of restaurants"; it "attracts the younger crowd" with "good fish for a reasonable price", even if less-impressed elders dis the "small por­tions" and "limited menu."

Cottage, The f) Eclectic                               
Lake Worth 1522 Lucerne Ave. (bet. L & M Sts.) The "super-hip vibe", especially in the "outside lounge with patio seating", "makes the atmosphere inviting" at this Downtown Lake Worth boite; with "martinis that are just what a Friday night calls for", it works as a "nice local bar/hangout, but skip the food" - an Eclectic array of small plates - to avoid "service that's glacial, at best."
Couco Pazzo Italian Lake Worth 1915 Lake Ave. (west of S. Dixie Hwy,)

"Darn good" Italian cooking in portions big enough "to share", serv­ers that are "willing to please" and reasonable prices. help keep this Lake Worth eatery a "favorite"; it also features the "same menu" at its "more casual" (but "livelier") adjacent cafe.

Crazy Buffet Asian Fusion  
West Palm Beach 12030 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. 
A profusion of Asian fusion awaits "hungry" diners at this West Palm Beach buffet showcasing "fresh" sushi and other delectables; It's a "great deal", though wallet-watching wags call it "pricier than others", and all-you-can-eat enthusiasts say It's just "ok"; N.B. kids 40-60 Inches tall eat for half the price; children under 40 inches dine for free.

Cuban Cafe Cuban                                            
Boca Raton 1 Plumtree Ctr. 1 3350 NW Boca Raton Blvd.
(Spanish River Blvd.)
"Who cares about decor" when the "delicious", "authentic" Cuban fare at this Boca bare-bones, strip-mall cafe is "as good as you can get" "without going to Miami"; modest prices and "quick", "atten­tive" service make some wonder "why there is never a wait" here.
Cucina D'Angelo Italian  Boca Raton 15050 Town Center Circle (Military Trail)

"Ciao bellal" bellow believers In this "romantic" Boca relative to Ft. Lauderdale's Casa D'Angelo (literally - the two chefs are cous­Ins) that offers "big portions" of "consistently delicious" Italian food, a "terrific" 1,000-label vino selection and a "pleasant" setting complete with a "beautiful" private wine room and a "lovely" out­door patio; though a few feel it suffers from "pretentious" airs, the majority makes it the place to go "for any occasion."

Cucina Dell' Arte f) Italian Palm Beach 1257 Royal Poinciana Way I
Sage sorts hit this "bustling" PB Italian for "excellent pizzas", "good salads" and "hearty" breakfast fare; some suggest "don't try to eat after 10 PM", since the place moonlights as a club, and the music gets "turned up" while the "young", "beautiful" crowd "drinks the night away."

Dada f) American                                                 
Delray Beach 1 52 N. Swinton Ave. (bet. Atlantic Ave. & 1st St.) 1
Fauxhemians flock to this "funky" Delray Beach New American set in a "converted" 1929 house featuring four "unique" rooms (one shows 16mm films) to fit any mood, plus a new "really nice garden" lounge too; the "trendy" crew tucks into "unusual" yet "well prepared" dishes delivered by a "friendly" staff and ignores stiff sorts who sniff the whole place is "weird."

Dave's Last Resort &                                    
Raw Bar f) American
Lake Worth 1632 Lake Ave. (K St.)
"It's a sports bar - 'nuff said" declare "come-as-you-are" constitu­ents who crowd this Downtown Lake Worth "party" parlor, complete with "standard" American "comfort food" and over 20 TVs; though service can be "iffy", most agree you're in for a "dependably good" time; N.B. Igot's Martiki Bar across the street is related. De la Tierra IMI American Delray Beach 1 Sundy House 1106 S. Swinton Ave. (Atlantic Ave.)  "Sit outdoors" and "propose, or fall in love" allover again ­"there's nothing more romantic than being served at a secluded table in the lush garden" of this "little slice of heaven" (voted No.1 for Decor) in the "historic" Sundy House inn; if the "origi­nal" New American "food doesn't quite live up to the location", it's still "well worth the money for a special occasion."

Dockside Sea Grille Seafood                         
Lake Park 1766 Northlake Blvd. (10th St.)
The seafood's "ok, but the menu is really not the reason to go" to this "not-fancy" locale in Lake Park; rather, it's "the dockside setting" - a "comfortable spot to sit, eat and view the water"; P.S. "new owners" are dressing up "the open rear deck", but so far, the "old Florida feel" remains.