Chef Clay Conley serves creative American cuisine in the form of rich and flavorful small plates at this dimly lit, copper tabled restaurant on South Country Road. Revolutionizing the Palm Beach dining scene, Buccan buzzes with a chic crowd of culinary intellectuals who love the open kitchen and nightlife aficionados who sip creative cocktails by the bar. On weekend nights, an in-house DJ brings some to their feet for dancing while others mingle in the micro-lounge at the front of the restaurant. Advance reservations are a must during the high season.

The A-list comes to Daniel Boulud’s Florida outpost to relax by the courtyard and sample refined dishes. Boulud himself is not often here, but his chef de cuisine is quite talented and turns out consistently good fare.

The elegant atmosphere of this Palm Beach institution attracts two types of patrons: those desiring a leisurely evening of haute cuisine and those in search of an animated bar scene with live music and flowing Champagne. The restaurant is famous for its edited caviar menu. Proprietor/chef Norbert Göldner, who hails from Germany, has gained a loyal following for his outstanding Wiener schnitzel.

The original Asian dining option on the island, Echo serves a Chinese menu with tastes from Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. With space for large and semi-private parties, gluten-free options, and a varied menu, Echo is a staple that provides a lively dining experience.

Named for South Florida developer Henry Morrison Flagler, HMF offers an airy, grand bar and lounge designed by Adam Tihany that is reminiscent of old-world Palm Beach. Guests of the Breakers and locals, old and young, congregate here to sip on inspired cocktails and enjoy modern shared plates with global influences. The bar lightly buzzes at night with a sceney, but welcoming, atmosphere.

La Sirena is one of the finest Italian restaurants in Palm Beach. The elegant dining room is decorated with works by local artists and is known for its seafood and decadent desserts.

Le tout Palm Beach congregates at this casual eatery in high season, so booking a table during prime dinner hours is about as easy as finding a bargain on Worth Avenue. It may take two weeks to get a reservation, but the reliable comfort food—and the people watching—will make you glad you waited. The tender barbecued baby back ribs are the most delicious this side of Kansas. The cedar-plank salmon is a local favorite. The food is straightforward, never gimmicky, and the preparation is expert, which explains why the place is always packed.

Tucked within Via Mizner on Worth Avenue, Renato’s is the dining stop for those who have worked up an appetite shopping. With soft lighting, open-air seating and Continental cuisine with an Italian flavor, the old Palm Beach staple plays host to locals and savvy visitors alike.

Tucked away in the courtyard of the Bradley Park Hotel, Trevini serves a combination of classic northern and southern Italian specialties. The ultra-attentive wait staff creates a delightful and slightly more formal dining experience, while the al fresco setting is reminiscent of the more laidback beach lifestyle that gives Palm Beach its charm.