April 14th, 2012
Eating…in Delray Beach, 50 Ocean, Restaurant, Review, Village by The Sea, Palm Beach County, South Florida
Ten years ago when I first laid eyes on Delray Beach, and not knowing anything else about this coastal town, what attracted me the most was the beach. Unobstructed views. You could, and still can, sit on the beach without having to move your chair here or there because buildings were shading the beach, you could also look up and down the coast.
Atlantic Avenue is full of restaurants, but right by the beach, on A1A, are the beach restaurants; cross A1A and you find yourself at the beach or at one of the beach eateries.
Some of those restaurants have been there for so many years. Take Boston’s on The Beach, for example. Anyone that has been in Delray has stopped there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or to have cocktails and listen to music.
Up above Boston’s, for years The Upperdeck was another eatery. I remember that they had great hot dogs. Well, surprise, surprise, The Upperdeck does not exist anymore. Instead, an extreme makeover has lead to the new restaurant called 50 Ocean, a sister restaurant to Boston’s. The menus are different and so is the atmosphere.
50 Ocean is located at 40 South Ocean Blvd., A1A, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-278-3364. Website? http://www.50ocean.com.
When my friend, Anita, who lives in Delray, suggested we went there I was ready because I did not even know this had all taken place. There was a Tiki area being built. Not sure if they have finished it yet as of this writing. Will have to check that out later.
When we arrived it was crowded. I was not sure if I was going to be able to take pictures. But once everyone left there was enough room to take a few.
I think the makeover will please a lot of the visitors. There is a little bit for everyone. First of all, as you come in there is a corner just to have some drinks.
On the other side there are tables right against floor to ceiling windows; those tables are the most sought after. Because this is the view you will get.
On the other side, they were able to keep outdoor dining for all of us that love to eat al fresco.
The high top tables for drinks or dining.
There is a private room for business or pleasure, you know, parties, gatherings, and meetings.
But, we chose the Bar. It was a beautiful backlit quartz bar. You could peak at the ocean, from this viewpoint, as well.
Our bartender was Sue Anne. She was great and knew the menu well.
Anita knew exactly what she wanted. She was hooked on their Fish Tacos. Flour tortillas, tempura local fish, crispy slaw, jack cheese, tomato salsa, and chipotle cream. She has had them several times and still thought they were her favorites.
I really did not know what to eat. But, when I saw the Turkey Avocado Club, I knew that would be it. Plus, it was our one of our bartender’s favorite. Anita was surprised. You mean a club? Yeap.
It hit the spot. Thin sliced oven reasted turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, roasted garlic aioli on wheat berry bread.
But don’t worry, there are things that I checked out that would be great to try like the conch ceviche, the crispy lobster and crab cake. Salads like the lobster trap, the warm gorgonzola steak salad. Linguini Pomodoro. Desserts like creme brulee tastings, chocolate Nutella mouse bombe, or a banana taste tartin.
Dinner menu had very mouthwatering offerings, as well. All menus are on their website.
50 Ocean opens for Lunch every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A happy hour Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dinner is served every day from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is also a Saturday and Sunday Brunch.
I loved going during the day to see the ocean views. I am sure in the evenings, a different ambiance would, definitely, take place. It would be amazing during a full moon.
Try it and let me know how you like it….talk to you later.
Tags: 50 Ocean, Delray Beach, Full Bar, Happy Hour, lunch and dinner, Lunch at 50 Ocean, Palm Beach County, Restaurant, review, South Florida, Village by the Sea
