After friends and family, surveys say the thing we missed most during COVID lockdown was eating out at our favorite restaurants and the spirit of happy hour.
Good news! Summer dining deals and happy hour specials are back in a big way.
Here are more than 60 restaurant deals and two dozen happy hours available this summer from Jupiter to Boca Raton.
Happy dining!
NORTH
Jupiter/Juno restaurants
JETTY’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT — 1075 N Highway A1A, Jupiter; 561-743-8166
Season prix fixe specials: Offered from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Choose from yellowtail snapper, chicken, Boston scrod, mahi-mahi, salmon, crab cakes, shrimp or baby back ribs served with salad, coleslaw or soup, and a side of fries, rice pilaf or fresh vegetables. $21.95.
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U-TIKI BEACH — 1095 N. A1A in the Jupiter Inlet Marina, Jupiter; 561-406-2210.
Happy hour: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday at the bar. Half off well liquor and house wine. $2 off premium liquor and premium wine by the glass. $1 off all beer.
DUNE DOG — 775 N. Alt. A1A, Jupiter; 561-744-6667.
Summer specials:
Baby-back Monday: Starting at 4 p.m., all-you-can-eat baby back ribs for $16.99.
Two-entrée Tuesday: Starting at 4 p.m., order two dinner entrees for $18.99.
Kids night Wednesday: Kids under 12 eat for 99 cents. (Two kids per adult with entrée purchase.)
Lobster Thursday: Starting at 4 p.m., whole Maine lobster dinner with two sides at lowest market pricing.
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OLD FLORIDA BAR AND GRILL — 250 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter; 561-203-2302.
Happy hour: 3 to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
PORTOBELLO CUCINA ITALIANA — 351 S. U.S. 1 in Jupiter Bay Plaza, Jupiter; 561-748-3224.
Early dining: Save $4 or more off more than 20 entrees from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, including alla vodka or sub Bolognese; rigatoni sausage broccoli rabe; chicken and veal cannelloni; eggplant parmigiana; chicken scarpariello; chicken Marsala; chicken Parmigiana, chicken Milanese; grilled trout, veal Milanese and veal pizzaiola.
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SHIPWRECK BAR & GRILLE — 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter; 561-746-8882.
Prix fixe dinners: Entrée plus two sides for $19.99. Monday: Grouper in a bag or prime rib; Tuesday: Lobster tail. Florida or Maine; Wednesday: Full rack baby back ribs; Thursday: Full pound of snow crab; Friday: Ribeye steak (12 ounces); Saturday: Braised short ribs; Sunday: Prime rib.
UNCLE EDDIE’S RISTORANTE — 4050 S. U.S. 1, Suite 307, Jupiter; 561-508-7799.
Prix fixe menu: Offered 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, dine-in only. Three courses (appetizer, entrée and dessert) for $26.95. Entrees include spaghetti con le polpette, orecchiette barese, braciole di manzo, pollo la tua strada, melanzane rollatini and pesce del giorno. Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. daily in the bar. House well drinks, $5; domestic bottled beer, $3. Imported bottled beer, $4. $2 off martinis, specialty drinks and wine by the glass; $1 off bar menu items.
JUNO BEACH FISH HOUSE — 13980 U.S. 1, Juno Beach; 561-626-2636.
Lobster deal: Get a 2-pound lobster for $34.99 all day Tuesday and Thursday.
Sunset Prix fixe deal: $21.99 from 5 to 6 p.m.
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KEE GRILL — 14020 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach; 561-776-1167.
Summer prix fixe specials: offered from 5 to 6 p.m., dine-in only. $23.95 except crab cakes and filet mignon which are $27.95. Entrees include snapper, salmon, shrimp scampi, crab cakes, grilled pork chop, chicken piccata, 6-ounce filet mignon served with a choice of salad and two sides. $6 select wine by the glass.
Palm Beach Gardens restaurants
AVOCADO CANTINA — 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 561-766-2430
Monday: Kids eat free at dinner only.
Taco Tuesdays: $4 tacos and $8 margaritas.
Friday Night: Live music and dancing (salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia).
Saturday and Sunday brunch: A bottomless brunch with your choice of house margaritas, bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, mimosas, palomas or frosemaritas for $19.
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BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE — 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 561-622-0491.
Happy hour: 3-7 p.m. weekdays in the bar or on the terrace. Featured drinks and six menu items for just $6 including the famous HH burger.
Wednesday — Enjoy $5 martinis (9 different choices). Dine-in only.
Thursday — Enjoy $5 wine by the glass. Five choices. Dine-in only.
THE CAPITAL GRILLE — 11365 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-630-4994.
Try 7 wines for $28 with the purchase of an entrée through Sept. 6. A take-out option is also offered.
COOL’A FISH BAR — 11340 Legacy Ave., E-100 at Legacy Place, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-622-2227.
Sunset special: Get 20 percent off the regular menu from 5 to 6 p.m. House wines by the glass, beers and cocktails are also half off.
GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA — Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 561-625-4665.
Tuesday: Guests can enjoy half-off glasses and bottles of wine and glasses of sangria.
Also, half-off wine to go: Take 50 percent off carry-out bottles of wine with food purchase.
LIMONCELLO RISTORANTE — 2000 PGA Blvd, Suite 3110, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-622-7200.
Special: Take 50 percent off entrees from 5 to 6 p.m. through Aug. 31. Reservations recommended.
LYNORA’S — 5320 Donald Ross Road, 235, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-249-1822.
Happy hour: From 3 to 6 p.m., take 50 percent off drinks, plus a discounted food menu.
Mondays: $2 meatballs all day, $5 martinis and $8 Margherita pizzas. (Dine-in and to-go).
Wednesdays: Half-priced bottles of wine.
SCUSI TRATTORIA — PGA Commons, 4520 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-429-6938.
Wine deal: Take 50 percent off all bottles of wine $200 or less through August 31.
SLOAN’S ICE CREAM — Downtown at the Gardens, 10701 Lake Victoria Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-627-4301.
SPOTO’S OYSTER BAR & BLUE POINT LOUNGE — PGA Commons, 4560 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-776-9448.
Summer prix fixe: Get three courses for $45.
VOODOO BAYOU — Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 561-888-6703
Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday; $2 off select cocktails, draft beer, wine by the glass, and $3 off select appetizers.
Monday special: Take 50 percent off bottles of wine and bubbles; Tuesday: $5 frozen hurricanes, 99-cent smoked wings; Wednesday: $1.50 raw oysters, $2 wood-fired oysters and $2 fried oysters.
BARCELLO — 11603 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach; 561-660-8222.
Special: Take 50 percent off entrees from 5 to 6 p.m. daily through Aug. 31. Regular main course items only. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. One entrée per guest. Dine-in only.
CENTRAL
Palm Beach restaurants
ALMOND RESTAURANT PALM BEACH — 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach; 561-355-5080
Prix-fixe lunch: Get three courses for $26. The third course can also be exchanged for a glass of house wine or beer.
Meatless Mondays: A new meatless menu is released online each Monday. Order a la carte or get three courses for $40.
Wine Wednesdays: Half-priced wine all day.
Happy hour: 5-6:30 p.m. daily with light bites and drinks starting at $5.
Also offered: Daily taco special and an “Inbetweenskies” menu from 3 to 5 p.m. daily.
CAFÉ L’EUROPE — 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach; 561-655-4020.
Happy hour: From 5 to 7 p.m., wine and cocktail specials.
ECHO PALM BEACH — 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach; 855-435-0061.
Happy hour: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Half-priced cocktails and sushi on the terrace or in the Dragonfly Lounge.
HENRY’S PALM BEACH — 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach; 561-206-1896
Social hours: 3-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday. Half-priced cocktails and select menu items at the bar.
LA GOULUE PALM BEACH — 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach; 561-284-6292.
Prix-fixe Sunday dinner: Two courses for $37 or three for $45. Entrees include seared salmon with green beans and yuzu emulsion; herb-roasted chicken with sauteed porcini mushrooms; and Prime beef tenderloin tartare. Served until 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
LE BILBOQUET — Via Encantada, 245a Worth Ave, Palm Beach; 561-812-2363.
Prix fixe deal: Main-course selections as seared branzino and chicken paillard with quinoa and kale salad, and classic peach Melba for dessert. $40.
MEAT MARKET STEAKHOUSE PALM BEACH — 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach; 561-354-9800.
Signature steak Sundays: Signature steaks are half off on Sunday nights. Includes the 16-ounce ribeye or a 12-ounce filet mignon.
PB CATCH — 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach; 561-655-5558.
Early BOGO: Buy one entrée and you receive an entrée of equal or lesser value free if you order before 6:30 p.m.
FLORIE’S — 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach; 561-533-3750.
The French Riviera Discovery prix fixe menu — Octopus carpaccio (mango vinaigrette, coriander); swordfish (voatsipériféry pepper, citrus beurre blanc); and orange and bee pollen tropézienne cake. Through July 31. $85; $120 with wine pairings. Part of Florie’s Mediterranean Summer which will debut a new prix fixe menu each month. Check the website for August’s dishes.
Happy hour: 5-6 p.m. daily in Florie’s Bar and Lounge. Pizzette, oysters, Prosecco, sommelier’s selection of still and sparkling wine, $8.
West Palm Beach restaurants
AVOCADO GRILL – 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach; 561-623-0822.
Happy hour: Two-for-one boozy beverages and a $4.95 food menu featuring grilled avocado, shishito peppers, truffle fries, fish taco, and guacamole (original or ginger).
Sunday brunch: Live music starting at 1 p.m. with weekly cocktail and food specials.
BARRIO — Rosemary Square, 700 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-366-0071.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; $2 off drinks.
BIG JOHN’S EATERY — 100 Sansburys Way, Suite 108, West Palm Beach; 561-333-2333.
Summer switch: All-day summer brunch. All-day bottomless mimosas, wine, beer and cocktails for $19.99
Early bird breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays get 15 percent off your meal.
BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE — Rosemary Square, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-835-1511.
Happy hour: 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays in the bar or on the terrace. Featured drinks and six menu items for just $6 including the famous HH burger.
Martini Wednesday — Enjoy $5 martinis (9 different choices). Dine-in only.
Wine down Thursday — Enjoy $5 wine by the glass. Five choices. Dine-in only.
CITY CELLAR — Rosemary Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-366-0071.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday. $2 off drinks; half-priced menu includes select pizzas and appetizers. Available at the inside bar only.
Wine down Wednesday: Half off bottles of wine $99 or less with purchase of an entrée.
COPPER BLUES — Rosemary Square, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-404-4101.
Taco Tuesday — $3.50 house favorite tacos (stack, chicken or pork), $4.50 house specialty tacos (shrimp, Korean beef, ahi tuna); $5 margaritas.
Sunday Funday — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Omelets, chicken and waffle, loaded tater tots, tunes by DJ Kid Karter.
ELISABETTA’S — 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-342-6699.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily at the bar. $2 off drinks and half-priced pizzas.
LYNORA’S — 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561-899-3117.
Happy hour: From 3-6 p.m., take 50 percent off drinks, plus a discounted food menu.
Meatball Mondays: $2 meatballs all day, $5 martinis and $8 margherita pizzas. (Dine in and to-go).
Wine Wednesdays: Half-priced bottles of wine.
PROPER GRIT — Proper Grit at The Ben, Autograph Collection (the signature lobby-floor restaurant), 251 N Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-461-0040.
Happy hour: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily. A rotating menu of specialty cocktails, plus $4 small plates from 4 to 7 p.m. including grilled cheese sliders, cheddar bacon jalapeno grit croquets, black bean hummus, and flatbread, and loaded sweet potatoes.
Weekend brunch: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
PURA VIDA WEST PALM BEACH — Rosemary Square, 460 S. Rosemary Ave. # 186, West Palm Beach; 305-535-4142.
BOGO deal: From 4 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, buy one, get one on wraps, salads, bowls and smoothies from the happy hour menu. In-store only.
TABLE 26 — 1700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561-855-2660. Reservations recommended.
Happy hour: Half off house wines, $4 bottled beer, $10 cocktails, tapas and small bites. From 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily throughout the restaurant.
PLANTA — Rosemary Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 142, West Palm Beach; 561-208-5222.
Maki Monday: Unlimited sushi for dine-in and $8 maki rolls for takeout. Offered at dinner.
Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Wellington restaurants
OLI’S FASHION CUISINE — Wellington Green Square, 10610 Forest Hill Blvd. #20, Wellington; 561-792-2220.
Wine down Monday: Half price on bottles of wine and champagne
Champagne Thursday: Take $10 off a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
Happy hour: From 4 to 6 p.m. daily, half-price beer, cocktails, liquor, mixed drinks and house wine by the glass.
Brunch: Served until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Manalapan restaurants
EAU PALM BEACH RESORT — 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan; 561-533-6000.
Angle: Prix fixe dinner: Three-course dinner menu for $95 features filet mignon and sea bass and a complimentary glass of Mumm Champagne.
Temple Orange: Prix fixe dinner: Three-course dinner includes fish of the day or veal parmesan for $60.
Prix fixe lunch: Soup, plus half a sandwich or a salad, and dessert for $28.
SOUTH
Boynton Beach restaurants
JOSIE’S RISTORANTE — 1602 Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach; 561-364-9601.
Happy hour: 2-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close daily on the bar and patio only. $3-$11 signature bites including $5 Bada Bing Shrimp; $5 wine by the glass; $3-4 draft and bottled beers; $8.50 specialty cocktails; $5.50 wells and $6.50 spirits; $9 rocks.
Martini & meatball Monday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $2 prime short rib meatballs, $2.50 sliders, and $3 off martinis.
Tortellini Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tortellini alla Panna infused with onions, peas and drizzled with cream sauce for $10.
Military Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Veterans and active-duty military get 20 percent off all lunch and dinner entrées. Must provide active duty or retired military ID.
Sunday brunch: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Options include crispy fried chicken and waffles, lobster and crab cake eggs Benedict, and zeppoli with Nutella mousse.
Bada Bing, Bada Birthday: Enjoy a free treat on your special day. Choose from traditional cannoli, warm bananas foster bread pudding, mango Key lime pie, or 16-layer chocolate cake.
PRIME CATCH — 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach; 561-737-8822.
Early and late happy hour: From 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. weekdays. House wine and well cocktails for $5, select beers $5, and select cocktails are $2 off.
Delray Beach restaurants
AVALON STEAK & SEAFOOD — 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-593-2500.
Prix fixe food and wine pairing: Three courses from the “Taste of Avalon” menu (appetizer, main course and dessert) including Nordic blue salmon served with tricolor quinoa or the organic roasted chicken with truffle puree and wine pairings. Served until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. $75.
CITY OYSTER — 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561- 272-0220.
Bottomless brunch — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Featuring unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys. $16.
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DEATH OR GLORY — 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach; 561-808-8814.
Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. daily. Cocktails starting at $6. Appetizers $5-$12.
DECK 84 — 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-665-8484.
Summertime extended happy hour: Wine-by-the-glass specials and half-off beer and spirits from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar and high tops only. Happy hour bites from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar and high tops.
Brunch: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. A rotating listing of specialty Bloody Marys and mimosas.
Taco Tuesday: Beginning at 5 p.m., get a three-taco plate with rice and beans, including a house margarita, select draft beer or soda for $16. Veggie option available.
Business Sunday: All restaurant industry professionals receive happy hour drink pricing at any seat in the house from 6 to 9 p.m. Must have proof of recent pay stub.
DELRAY BEACH MARKET — At The Mezz, Central Bar and Delray Craft, 33 SE Third Ave., Delray Beach; 561-562-7000.
Early and late happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Take 50 percent off all drinks. Exclusions apply.
ELISABETTA’S — 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-560-6699.
Happy hour: 4 to 7 p.m. daily at the bar. $2 off drinks and half-priced pizzas.
Boca Raton restaurants
CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO — Polo Club Shoppes, 5030 Champion Boulevard, #D3, Boca Raton; 561-997-0027.
Happy hour: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Early bird: $5 imported beer, BOGO wine by the glass, with the purchase of an a-la-carte entrée or gourmet menu item.
Half-off wine deal: 50 percent off any bottle of wine with the purchase of two a-la-carte entrées or two gourmet menu items.
LOUIE BOSSI’S RISTORANTE, BAR & PIZZERIA — 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561-336-6699.
Martini Mondays: Take 50 percent off martinis and get $2.50 meatball sliders from 4 p.m. to close.
Wednesday Roman Holiday: Half off all bottles of wine under $99 with purchase of an entree.
OLI’S FASHION CUISINE — 6897 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton; 561-571-6920.
Wine Down Monday: Half price on bottles of wine and Champagne
Champagne Thursday: Take $10 off a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
Happy hour: From 4 to 6 p.m. daily, half-price beer, cocktails, liquor, mixed drinks and house wine by the glass.
Brunch: Served until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
