Rediscover Jupiter's Dining Scene, Now That Snowbirds Have Flown the Coop : Summer Menus
Written by Jan Norris
Take advantage of smaller crowds at these area restaurants, and watch for summer specials:
Little Moir’s Food Shack, 103 U.S. 1, Jupiter
Phone 561-741-3626
littlemoirsjupiter.com
An old favorite from 2002 that works because of consistency.
Now’s the off-season for this wildly popular tiny seafood spot in the Publix plaza at Indiantown Road and U.S. 1. Tip: Get the tripletail if it’s served.
Publisher Pick:
Double Roads Tavern, 103 US-1 Suite a1 Jupiter, FL
Phone 561-437-3348
doubleroadstavern.com
Happy hour and summer menu in full effect! The eggplant parm and brussell sprouts on the happy hour menu are a great start before the Tuesday salsa dancing or Wednesday line dancing.
The Beacon, 1107 Lighthouse Road, Jupiter
Phone (561) 532-3280
thebeaconjupiter.com.
Refreshed and redone with a coastal Italian menu, using locally caught fish, The Beacon serves up the big Seafood Plateau meant for sharing: Florida shrimp, oysters, tuna crudo and ceviche. Land-based options are here, too. Craft cocktails at the bar.
Blackbird, 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter
Phone 561-589-7505
blackbirdmodernasian.com.
The hip modern Asian is finally accessible. The Happy Hour is the best deal going if you love those craft cocktails. The short rib dumplings are a “don’t miss.”
Hog Snappers, 279 U.S. 1, Tequesta
Phone 561-401-9309
hogsnappersshackandsushi.com.
Another oldie but goody, this seafood spot’s line is long in season, so go now, while you can easily get in. Of course, the whole fried snapper is the thing, but don’t eschew the house ceviche, or the lobster cavatelli.
Ara, 1406 Cypress Dr., Jupiter
Phone 561-730-5138
arajupiter.com.
Give this newer Mediterranean a try. How about an Italian fried risotto, or ribeye and mushroom stuffed bread? Sweet corn tortelloni and the burger are here, too. Unique takes on familiar dishes are winning raves.
