Cafe Boulud

The drinks were phenomenal, the food was so flavorful, and the service was impeccable. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night wether it be at a table or at the bar. I would absolutely come here again.

Fabulous food and great service !!
A unique experience in Palm Beach
Hardly recommended !!!
You are for a treat

I came in on a whim on a Friday morning to enjoy a quiet breakfast after a contemplative walk on the beach. For the uninitiated this is a 1 Michelin-star restaurant owned by Chef Daniel Boulud. I have been eyeing this restaurant for a few years so I took this as an opportunity to scope it out.

I sat at a corner table facing some of the beautiful greenery visible through the outside windows. The morning light in the room is wonderful.

I was wearing a more casual dress at the time. I did not look out of place but I would say for dinner look presentable.

I enjoyed the New Yorker toasted bagel, with smoked salmon, red onion, green olive schmear and sun-dried tomato. Beautifully presented.

The real star of my dining experience were the scones with Devonshire cream. Divine. Scones like none I had ever had before. They came out warm and the cream when applied melted beautifully onto the crisp outer surface. I will never have another unwarmed scone again. In fact, all other scones will be compared to these. They set the bar high.

The service was top notch. Unobtrusive but attentive.

While I was there a food photographer was taking photos of the next seasonal lineup. I got to meet the head chef and the general manager. Both great people.

If you choose to come for breakfast on a weekday it is quiet and serene. A group of 5 women vacationing came in while I was finishing up my meal and they were a little more boisterous.

I think one day I may come back for lunch or dinner. I do think that this experience was well-worth it. The price is what it is - you are paying for the ambience, service, and the food which is par excellence.
Definitely a place to have a commemorative meal.

Our favorite cocktail hour lounge.. Great service and a relaxed Palm Beach vibe
The lounge/ bar area is beautiful and comfortable! Great prices for Palm Beach! I highly recommend!

Amazing ambiance, impeccable service, treated like kings and queens, incredible cocktails, 8/10 on the food. We came here for Taste of Palm Beach - 4 of us. We arrived early and grabbed a cocktail at the beautiful bar. The gin cocktail I had was outstanding! When our friends arrived, the wait staff gathered our drinks and walked us over to our table, which was a very nice table! We all decided to try different appetizers so we could share: the beet salad and the tuna were clear favorites. The tuna crudo had a very unique flavor, citrus, creamy and tart. Total flavor explosion! The pate was super heavy. I can't recommend that one.

My gf insisted we split the loup de mar grille for dinner - the fish was sea bass. We didn't end up with the sauce we wanted so they gave us a substitute and a free side dish. The fish was okay. I wouldn't rave about it, but the sauce was tasty. The roasted squash side was incredible though! My fiancé and his buddy had the steak. They said it was eh. The service from beginning to end was perfect though. The minute I needed more wine, they were there to pour me some!

For dessert my fiancé went with the baked Alaskan, which I think was the best one! I did the tart, which was okay, 6/10. The pastry cream was eh and the tart was basic.

I had been wanting to eat here for over two years, so I'm thrilled we finally made it. The service blew me away, so I will definitely be back. I have been to other Daniel Boulud restaurants and was never disappointed. Taking into consideration the entire experience and not just the food, I'm still giving it 10/10.

Paid for the privilege. Ate here for breakfast on a particularly beautiful, breezy and cool morning which allowed me to enjoy the courtyard and participate in some people watching.

Service was good, but after our food was brought out, I was only checked on once. I had the eggs benedict, it wasn't bad, have had better at mom and pop places. My mom has the mushroom omelette which she enjoyed.

All in all, it was an experience :p FYI they automatically add a 20% gratuity on to any bill.

First time at Cafe Boulud. Friendly staff. We went to try their Flavor Palm Beach menu. I had the bluefin tuna crudo appetizer. It was good. I had the pan seared bavette steak as my entree. It was very good. The coconut rice from my friend's entree was delicious! She had the crispy florida snapper. It was very good, although she was surprised it was fried (since that was not mentioned on the menu). I had the baked alaska for dessert. It would have been delicious, had there not been an excessive amount of rum poured on top. Every bite had an overwhelming rum taste. My friend had the citrus tart and was not a fan. We both look forward to coming back for brunch and trying more of their menu. Beautiful atmosphere.

I had the white cosmopolitan and it was pretty but a bit sweet for my liking (even though I usually like sweet drinks). My friend had some sort of tequila-based drink (that surprisingly came with a miniature popsicle) that she very much enjoyed. I gave 3 stars due to being charged $8 for water. Upon being seated, we were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water - we said still.... but it did not come out in a special bottle (not that we expected it to since we thought we were getting regular water) nor were we told we'd be charged for it. If we would have seen it was some sort of special bottled water, we would have turned it away and asked for regular water. They should definitely be more transparent about that.

From the front to back of the house expect the upmost level of service. Valet greets you with a warm welcome. Hostess is delighted to see you. The server was very attentive. The white comos is their signature drink. It was beautiful with a frozen orchid floating in the martini glass. I had a 3-course lunch which included this gorgeous plated large portion of salmon with crème fresh and greens. My main plate was a duo of beef, short rib and tenderloin. It came in a truffle sauce and was cooked to perfection. The chocolate dessert with gold leaf was a piece of art and tasted as good as it looked. They have a beautiful outdoor dining courtyard but it was a bit windy the day I dined here. I opted for the dining room which was elegant yet comfortable.

I used to judge restaurants by the bread & now so few NYC spots actually have a good bread service. The setting here is stunning at Brazil Court in Palm Beach & wines are good & pricey.
Ate and drank:
Dow tawny port
Green gazpacho
Salad Nicoise
Total : $78 before tip
Bread was cold with butter. Not freshly baked.
This was the brunch menu btw.
The soup was a knockout- green with Marcona almonds & green grapes. The salad eh. Cold haricot vert. Very ordinary but the location is extraordinary.

I had brunch one day outside and breakfast the next day inside. While pricey, everything from the atmosphere to service to food was fabulous and worth it.

I absolutely loved sitting outside with a view of the beautiful courtyard. The bread and butter were wonderful - that butter! :) the omelette were perfectly prepared and I loved the watercress salad. Perfectly sized meals were expertly prepared.

Their famous white cosmopolitan was more beautiful and tastier than anticipated. Highly recommend trying one or two.

I lounged and relaxed during both meals and never felt rushed.

Now I know what the rich eat. It's the same exact thing as the rest of us, except they pay a lot more for it. Came here for a special occasion lunch date with the wife because she was feeling nostalgic for NY and always liked Boulud Sud. The staff were great. They gave recommendations without being too pushy. I had the burger and my wife had the Dover sole. The food was good but it wasn't anything special. But with these kind of restaurants it rarely is. For dessert we had the crumble, neither of us particularly enjoyed it. Overall, I doubt I'll be back. I had a fine time but It's just not my thing.