1000 North is situated on the Loxahatchee River with views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. COURTESY PHOTO
1. 1000 NORTH
1000 U.S. 1, Jupiter;
561-570-1000 or
At 1000 North, the experience is as much about the views as it is the food — so why dine inside, when there’s the water, the lighthouse and a spectacular sunset, all seen from a covered terrace? The menu is heavy on seafood, but there’s plenty of beef to satisfy the fans of steakhouse fare.
2. STAGE 2000 PGA Blvd., Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-408-3685 or www.www.stagepga. com.
Butter Chicken from Stage. FLORIDA WEEKLY FILE PHOTO
Chef Pushkar Marathe offers global fare with Indian roots. One look at his menu, with Red Quinoa & Corn Salad, Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche and Korean BBQ Ribs, and you know that he’s looked beyond the subcontinent for inspiration. You can dine inside — tables are well spaced, but Stage (pronounced “stahj”) also has a nice patio that is perfect for enjoying the outdoors while dining.
3. PELICAN CAFÉ 612 U.S. Highway 1, Lake Park; 561-842-7272 or www.thepelicancafe.com.
Mark Frangione, owner of The Pelican Café, says his restaurant is “Where Nantucket meets the Florida Keys.” But you get more of a Keys vibe when you sit on the covered patio of the restaurant. There, you can feast on pasta, pizzas and other Italian-inspired fares while reminding yourself that this is why you live in Florida. ¦
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