From Dive Bars to White Tablecloths: Jupiter area Dining Around, in Whatever Style You Like
Written by Jan Norris
Photography by Elizabeth Palace
With the variety of restaurants in and around Jupiter, diners can step out in the style they favor – from white-tablecloth dressy to dive-bar casual.
Salty Zebra in Tequesta
Hit happy hours, and follow through till midnight for an all day dine-around. Meet up with besties, or go as a couple — there are plenty of options.
Here are some ideas to step out in any style in Jupiter.
Girls' Night Out
Meet up at Waxin’s (Palm Beach Gardens) and order the Girl’s Night Special — a $15 bargain for an espresso martini, a Caesar salad and truffle fries.
Move on to MOOD (Tequesta). Don’t let the plant-based menu fool you — tasty dishes await. Full bar as well as mocktails here.
Head to Matty’s Gelato (Juno Beach), where a light dessert is just right.
Dance under the stars and have your nightcap in the beam of the lighthouse at Topside, Jupiter.
Explore Cuisines with Friends
At Aquasan, the former AquaGrille in Juno Beach, their new, kicky Polynesian flair will have you drinking out of their biggest scorpion bowl — meant to share.
Find a stylish twist on Mediterranean at NiMo, in Tequesta. Dip into a jalapeno labneh or share a pizza and cocktail.
The charred octopus is a don’t miss at Ara, in Jupiter, where an international menu satisfies everyone in the group.
Pastry chef Denise Elrod serves up world-class desserts at Blackbird.
Top your food trek at Blackbird (Jupiter), where star pastry chef, Denise Elrod, concocts unique presentations that wow visitors. (Elrod just won a baking competition for the second time on the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games.)
Catch the band at Angelo’s (Jupiter) and sip a limoncello.
Couples on the Town
Take in the popular Happy Hour at Lynora’s (Tequesta), where a meatball is always a good idea — but it’s a special on Mondays, along with martinis.
The apps and cocktails at the Salty Zebra in Tequesta are worth seeking out. Don't miss the mushroom pate.
While in Tequesta, seek out the apps and cocktails on the menu at the Salty Zebra. We can’t resist their mushroom pate.
Lila’s, in the Jupiter Beach Resort, offers a beach club atmosphere where you can imagine a trip to St. Barts, dining on sea scallops in brown butter, and sipping a great white...wine.
Swing by The Kitchen in Alton, Palm Beach Gardens, for a glass of bubbly and a slice of cake to end the night on a sweet note.
Go Casual
Start with a taco or two at PapiChulo in Jupiter. Goes great with beer or tequila.
The line’s worth it at Capt. Charlie’s Reef Grill in Juno Beach. The lengthy appetizer menu and hidden-gem wine specials are almost a secret find.
The Dive Bar (Jupiter) is your next stop, with a fresh catch platter and a game of darts on the menu.
Swing by Annie’s Italian Ice (Jupiter) for an alternative to a plated dessert.
Cap it all off at Double Roads Tavern (Jupiter), listening to tonight’s band
Traditions
The Happy Hour at Lucky Shuck lasts all night Tuesdays. Find fresh oysters, great views and a fun crowd here.
The Happy Hour at Lucky Shuck lasts all night on Tuesdays. Find fresh oysters and a fun crowd here.
Go to Jetty’s (Jupiter – get there by boat) for apps and a drink. Waterside dining makes coconut fried shrimp taste even better, somehow.
Don’t miss the impressive wine list at Okeechobee Steakhouse (Jupiter). Their steaks need no introduction.
For dessert, hit up chef Eric Pedersen at Evo (Tequesta) for a perfect glass of port to match his luscious crème brulee.
A late-night brandy and smoke may be in order at Angry Moon Cigar Bar in Palm Beach Gardens.
