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City in Palm Beach County, Florida
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Boca Raton is a city of 100,000 people (2018) on the east coast of Florida about halfway between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The name boca ratón translates literally as "mouse mouth" (not "rat mouth"), and is believed to derive from a Spanish nautical term for a shallow inlet filled with jagged rocks.
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In the Mizner Park complex, most of which is an upscale mall. Some good items in the permanent collection, and often hosts some fine traveling exhibits.
The Morikami complex in the western part of Boca includes a small but interesting museum of Japanese art and culture as well as extensive, beautiful Japanese gardens set around a lake. The museum restaurant overlooking the lake offers good Japanese food at a moderate price with a splendid view. The Morikami Museum also has events monthly where people can eat sushi and walk around the gardens at night. The Morikami's biggest event is the annual Bon Festival in August, drawing tens of thousands of people for taiko drumming, lantern ceremonies and a firework display.
A museum in downtown Boca Raton allowing visitors to learn about the town's past. The building was Boca Raton's first city hall, library, and fire station.
Tanks with marine life, nature trails, sea turtle rehabilitation.
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Presents a minimum of 20 concerts and events annually from a wide range of musical genres including country, jazz and classic rock. The amphitheater can accommodate up to 4000 fans for general admission events. This amphitheater is run by local philanthropists who contribute significant amounts to local and regional causes. The Amphitheatre hosts quite a variety of cultural events throughout the year. It is near the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park. Box office hours: M-F noon–5PM, day of show: noon–9PM.
Hosts concerts and community movies. Previous acts have included Tegan & Sara and Rise Against.
An indoor/outdoor entertainment center where families can enjoy activities like miniature golf, laser tag, bumper boats, go-karts and a full arcade.
Located on the west side of Federal Highway of north Boca Raton, the Caldwell Theatre Company opened its doors in December 1975 at the suggestion of James R. Caldwell, inventor of the rubber dustpan and founder of the Rubbermaid Corporation. Over the course of 34 years and four different locations, including its now permanent location in the Count de Hoernle Theatre, the Caldwell has been called South Florida’s “Cinderella Theatre” and Boca Raton’s “Jewel in the Crown.”
Great movie theater open and closes very late. Shows all new movies including 3D, but no IMAX. The second floor is the Premier level including full bar and a restaurant.
This bowling alley is a hotspot for the students in the area. It is located near the Town Center Mall so people tend to look around the mall and then head to the bowling alley.
This spa is known for its fantastic array of therapeutic massages and steams, open 6 days a week in the Boca Raton Resort and Hotel.
Easily the most popular beach, especially for younger crowds. Residents and tourists typically take Spanish River Blvd east towards A1A road and parallel park along NE Spanish River Blvd or at nearby Spanish River Park.
Mizner Park has unique boutiques, sumptuous eateries, energizing music and inspiring art. It's an interesting place to walk around. This upscale shopping plaza is basically the crux of the otherwise dull Boca Raton downtown area.
Open seasonally, this small community waterpark in west Boca Raton is home to a lazy river, slides and a water playground structure. A fun way to cool off, especially for kids and families, but not recommended for thrill-seekers.
Guests and members of this club can use their private golf courses and beaches as well as eat at the beautiful restaurants.
This park has great trails for bike riding and exercising. There are also tennis courts and basketball courts, in addition to open fields. There are classes taught at the recreational center, such as yoga and hip-hop. Also, the Boca Raton chapter of the World Adult Kickball Association holds games here on weekends.
A great place to take the kids. It has an enormous fort/jungle gym, carousel, ball parks, etc.
A 67-acre oceanfront park including the 20-acre Gumbo Limbo Environmental Education Center. A fun and interesting feature of the beach is a rock outcropping and a series of small man-made reefs about 10 feet off shore, where even beginning snorkelers can enjoy swimming with small colorful tropical fish. The picnic area of the park is equipped with grills, tables and restrooms.
An all-cement skate park, mostly used by teens, and shuffleboard courts.
Open from dawn-dusk with tennis courts, soccer fields, water park, and trails great for running. Arrangements can be made for picnic and private events. This park is very popular during the summer time as there are also camps available for children.
Pizzas (whole or by the slice. They often have up to 2 dozen varieties of pizza available by the slice at any one time), pastas, and other good Italian in addition to the namesake cannoli desserts. Mostly take out or delivery, but they have a small seating section if you want to eat there.
Serves over 50 versions of their old-fashioned 7-ounce sirloin burgers. If you've ever tasted a hamburger fried in a cast-iron pan, you have a good idea of what goes on at Lindburgers.
Reasonably-priced BBQ joint with genuine Southern-style cooking. BBQ is St. Louis-style.
You choose all the ingredients you want in your salad or wrap.
New York Italian deli and similar dishes, breakfast, lunch, or diner.
Good Chinese with extensive menu.
Sandwiches, quiches, soups, muffins and desserts served at this small breakfast and lunch restaurant. Outdoor tables and a few indoor tables.
A reasonably priced locally-owned pizza chain. Take-out, delivery, and dine in available. Huge slices also!
Old style New York type deli, good quality, generous servings. Original location in Palm Beach; now a small chain around south and central Florida.
Dozens of daily specials. Local favorite for their stuffed artichoke, baked clams oreganata, along with the snapper Provencal, made with fresh tomatoes, garlic and white wine sauce. Located in East Boca North of Glades Rd on NW 2nd Ave.
Casual restaurant with live entertainment and outdoor seating, serving a menu full of rich authentic Thai curries with nearly fat free dishes, using the freshest ingredients in the area. Offering a wide selection of entrees with fresh seafood. Located south of Mizner Park off US1, in the Royal Palm Plaza.
Greek and healthy and fast food.
There are 10 specialty pizzas, balsamic coal-baked chicken wings, the Far East Crispy Shrimp, the Tuscan salad, and daily specials.
Indian food in South Florida. For those with nut allergies, selected dishes can be made without cashew sauce.
Unique Chinese restaurant that has real chefs from Chinatown in New York City. If you want authentic New York Chinese food in Boca Raton, you definitely need to check Gary Woo's. The food is fresh and traditional.
This restaurant offers burgers, salads, and a variety of entrees. It is priced a big higher, but the food and service are both exceptional.
Chinese restaurant with classic Pekingese specialties elegantly prepared and flavorful such as Peking Duck, lamb in garlic sauce, and honey-roasted ribs.
Specialties: sushi bar with full menu of Japanese cuisine available for dine in, take out and delivery.
Homemade pastas specialties including seafood and sausages for a one of a kind experience.
Popular Italian bistro with an extensive menu of Southern and Northern Italian Cuisine for lunch and dinner with a daily lunch buffet. Located next to the Holiday Inn by I-95, Glades Rd and Military Trail with convenient take-out and delivery service.
Australian steakhouse concept open for dinner only. Serves beef and steak items, for a good portion of the menu. As well as a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. Located just west of military trail on Sw 18th st. Convenient curbside take-out and delivery service.
The Pizza Fusion all-natural, gluten-free, organic pie is a slender 28” long and 9” wide and it’s crust is thin and crispy, using 100% all-natural “00” flour imported from Naples, Italy. Topped with locally grown, organic ingredients (when available), baking all ingredients in its soap-stone Roto-flex oven and delivering its delicious meals in Pizza Fusion’s earth-friendly Hybrid delivery vessels.
Their lunch menu is extremely affordable and their dinner menu is on par. The lamb tandoori is excellent and can be served mild or spicy. Vegetarian Indian vegan options as well. Located next to the Boca Inn in East Boca just north of Glades Rd.
BBQ, chicken, ribs, catfish, burgers, steaks and the sweet potato fries are a must.
Enjoy a tasty curry or fresh sushi at the sushi bar.
More than 50 types of freshly-prepared wood-fired brick oven pizza, as well as salads, pasta entrees, salad wraps and desserts. One pizza is enough for one hungry adult.
This restaurant offers Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese food. People are given the option to stir fry food or order from the menu.
Sushi Masa is no mere sushi bar, specializing in Thai and Japanese cuisine. Impressive Thai menu includes Duck curry, seafood garlic, seafood curry, and fried fish with sauce choice, cooked rolls, Pad Thai, a delicious mix of stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, ground roasted peanuts, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, veggies, or a combination of your choice. Prices at Sushi Masa are a nice bargain.
The list of sushi covers just about anything you could want, including a large variety of cooked rolls, tamaki and complete sushi/sashimi dinners. Appetizers include deep-fried lemongrass rolls, duck noodle soup, green papaya, tomato and shrimp salad. Favorites include Pad Thai and Pad Woonsen, and a dish called deep blue sea, with scallops, shrimp, mussels, fish and veggies. Just south of Mizner Park in East Boca Raton.
Good Greek in a casual atmosphere.
Nice restaurant and bar to visit when you want to relax, dance or just enjoy good food in a casual atmosphere. Overlooking Boca Raton inlet.
Great salsa, great food, good service. Karaoke Night Thursdays, 2 for 1 Margaritas.
This restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, steaks, and fine dining atmosphere.
This restaurant has exceptional food and service, and it consistently ranks as one of the top ten steakhouses in the country. Exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily and the very best USDA prime aged beef are served with style in the warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room. Whether you’re dining for business or pleasure, a meal at Chops is sure to make a lasting impression.
Offers everything from steak to salmon and other great foods. This restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor eating, which is nice for nights when bands perform outside.
This hot steakhouse features high-quality beef, fresh seafood, vegetables, and fine wine selections. The high-class ambiance and well-trained staff ensure your dining experience is top notch. Not a good choice for dining with children.
Contemporary upscale Italian Nuovo Classico cuisine.
The dining room is fantastic and the food (served à la carte) is exquisite. From the filets to the seafood, everything is a must. The desserts are worth the price.
Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated grill and wine bar and a seasonally changing as well as health-conscious menu.
Mexican with a buzz.
Upscale steakhouse with a full bar. Kosher certified.
A German-American themed bar and restaurant serving beers and steins to complement foods like potato pancakes, bratwurst tacos and different kinds of schnitzel.
This trendy upscale bar sells appetizers in addition to fabulous martinis. Attached to the Boca Raton Town Center Mall.
An Italian American bistro and microbrewery in central Boca. In addition to the 2 for 1 Happy Hour (M-Th 3-6:30PM) serving the award winning beers as well as cocktails, there are also 2 for 1 drinks 9:30PM-close daily. A good place to eat and drink.
A warm, family friendly bar that welcomes all NY Jets and NY Giants fans as well as other sports enthusiasts. Plenty to watch with 17 TVs, including 7 satellites. Nightly beer specials including All Day, All Night $2 Pints of Heineken. Karaoke night Thursdays. Tuesday Night kids special, free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Located in the southeast corner of the Loggers Run Plaza in West Boca Raton.
Located in Mizner Park, the Dubliner is one of the most popular bars in downtown Boca Raton. However, it's in a somewhat small space so the place is almost always packed.
Fun place, very laid back, friendly atmosphere. Live music from Walt Rooney every Friday night, starting at 9PM. Karaoke every Saturday night at 9PM. Lunch served daily, prime rib special on Fridays. Closes at 2AM every night.
A college student hotspot, the Funky Buddah has won local awards for Best Beer Bar and Best Hookah Bar. It often hosts Open Mic, comedy shows and local bands.
A "venue, bar, lounge" known for tapas-style cuisine and live music, particularly in the reggae and rock genres.
Bills itself as a "neighborhood Irish sports pub" for all but frequented by college students, especially on Mondays for College Night. Occasionally has live entertainment and beer pong tournaments.
Authentic kava bar near Florida Atlantic University. nakava.com
Located on Palmetto Park Road, this nightclub is the primary spot for dancing in the area. There are certain nights where ladies drink free or are free of charge.
Chelsea Lately, Flo Hernandez, and other famous comedians have been known to visit the comedy club.
Upscale nightclub in the Mizner Park complex. Best after 10PM.
Overlooking the Boca Raton Inlet by A1A, originally known as the Bridge Hotel, this property is Boca's second-oldest, albeit, fully renovated hotel. Upscale and pet-friendly, offers resort-style accommodations and amenities a short distance from the beach.
Spa resort includes the tallest building in the city (and pink stucco, too), world class dining, as well as providing beachfront and intercoastal access with professional golf course. What is now a side wing was Addison Mizner's original 1928 hotel.
This hotel offers many amenities including high-speed internet access, a fitness center, and included breakfast served at the adjacent SpringHill Suites Marriott hotel. The extended-stay rooms make this hotel a great choice for any guest needing to stay for a few days or months.
All-suite hotel, located several miles inland from the beach and downtown.
This small, beach-themed hotel offers guests a comfortable location to rest, with dedicated parking spaces, flatscreen televisions, included breakfast, and full kitchenettes. Found directly on the beach, the location and style may be enjoyable to people seeking out a relaxing Florida vacation.
The hotel's contemporary style offers amenities such as high-speed WiFi, a fitness center, a pool, and meeting space.
Modern hotel. Features a fitness center with ample equipment, and a pool overlooking the streets multiple stories below.
The well-known high-end retail mall on Glades Road, just west of I-95 and east of the Florida Turnpike. The mall includes tens of premier stores and restaurants.
A mixed-used new urbanism district in a revitalized part of downtown Boca with a movie theater and a number of restaurants and stores.
A charming mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Boca. Featuring international restaurants, salons & spas, shopping, specialties & services.
Open 7 days a week. Offers an array of restaurants and shops.
This strip plaza is home to many different stores including Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods Market, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, a two-story Barnes and Noble Bookstore, and Swoozies. Restaurants in the plaza including: PF Changs, J.Alexanders, Mario's, Jamba Juice and 16 Handles frozen yogurt.
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