July 7th, 2011
Palm Beach Grill, Palm Beach, Restaurant, Review, Palm Beach County, Florida, The Second Season
South Ocean Blvd. is the road I took to Palm Beach this evening from Delray Beach. Also known as A1A. Driving north on this road is a total treat, especially at this time of the year, when you have it all to yourself to enjoy. At some point during the drive trees appear like a canopy over the road; that ocean view was amazing; the water was calm and blue. A passing car here or there, a byciclist or two.
It can get mighty crowded in Palm Beach County during the height of the season. But, tonight is was priceless. The landscaping was to die for; it always is so perfect.
I was meeting a friend for dinner. Our choice of restaurant for this evening was the Palm Beach Grill. It is located at 340 Royal Poinciana Way, #336, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Tel. 561-835-1077. Website? www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/palmbeachgrill.
Palm Beach Grill is part of the family of restaurants called Hillstone, based in Los Angeles and in business since 1976. Hillstone has 12 restaurants throughout the country, all unique and different from each other. Their website is www.hillstone.com.
We met at the bar, which by the way, was comfortably crowded. Patrons were also eating at the bar. You can find a little bit for everyone on the menu. You can access the menu on the above mentioned website. Palm Beach Grill is also sensitive to people with food allergies, so please notify your waiter or waitress.
I liked the decor. It was simple with a slight edge to it; at the same time a sophistication in an understated way. Soon our table was ready. It was an open booth; very comfortable.
Then, we met Amy. She was going to take care of us. Always great to see a smile on someone’s face; friendly chat and knowledge of the menu. Having worked in the restaurant for years, she knew it well. We took all her suggestions.
A special appetizer this evening was the steak tartare. We saw someone at the bar with it. We decided to order it and Amy thought it was a good choice.
It came with toast points which were beautifully arranged. We told Amy that we loved it and the Chef should consider putting it on the menu as a permanent feature. It was that good. Steak tartare was first served in French restaurants in the early part of the 20th century.
My friend ordered for his main entree the Pan Fried Yellow Tail Snapper with the Chef’s dressing, thick sliced tomato and cole slaw. He was thoroughly impressed on how good it was. I took a bite of the cole slaw. Fantastic. We asked Amy and she said the cole slaw is made to order; green onions, sour cream; so fresh with just the right amount of dressing.
My choice was the branzino. This is the European seabass. It is a silver-skinned fish. Sometimes also called Mediterranean seabass, bronzini or branzini. Branzino is the name given in Northern Italy. It came with sauteed spinach. Very well seasoned and very much enjoyed, as well.
We also ordered hand cut French fries. Could not help it. Very thin, served with two sauces. Nice and crispy, just like I like them.
I know we had enough food already, but Amy suggested we try the Hot Fudge Sunday with Sloan’s Ice Cream. She though it was the smallest of the desserts. Are you kidding? It was a good size sundae, which I ended eating, practically all by myself. I felt guilty, but I consoled myself with the fact that I have not had a sundae in such a long time.
Palm Beach Grill has an open kitchen. A pretty big one too. It was so busy, but graciously they told me I could take pictures.
Then, the grilled artichokes captured my attention. They were gorgeous. Amy had told us that they were delicious. It was between the tartare or the artichokes. Next time; they are a fixture on the menu.
Palm Beach Grill is open 7 days a week. Reservations are strongly recommended. We came in with no reservations but we would not have been so lucky at the height of the season.
I really enjoyed it so much. The unexpected dinner with a good friend; it is always what I look forward to.
Talk to you later….I found quenepas at Publix…I will tell you later…
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