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LGBTQ+ Palm Beaches

Slip into Palm Beach’s 55-room, Beaux-Arts-style Whitehall Flagler Museum before strolling Worth Avenue, the east coast version of Rodeo Drive, and dining at the 140-acre oceanfront resort, The Breakers.

Then, come take a stroll down CityPlace, an upscale outdoor shopping mall complex located in downtown West Palm Beach along Rosemary Avenue. While there you can enjoy shopping, a movie at the Muvico IMAX, a comedy show at Improv Comedy Club, a number of great bars and restaurants as well.

If you’re looking for more nightlife, it can be found nearby in walking distance on Clematis Street. Explore the heart of the local gay community in West Palm Beach, site of a few gay bars and Compass, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Palm Beaches, which presents the area’s annual PrideFest in Lake Worth’s waterside Bryant Park.

Our Community USA also calls Palm Beach County home, with our office located in West Palm Beach.

RESTAURANT GUIDE

3rd & 3rd

Relaxed option featuring New American fare & cocktails.

301 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Akira Back

Named after its Michelin-starred chef, this high-end eatery serves creative Japanese cuisine. 233 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Andy’s Latin Food

Cuisines such as Venezuelan, Colombian, Brazilian, Mexican, Cuban and much more!

9920 FL A1AAlt Ste 803 Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Avocado Grill

Breezy hangout offering seasonal small plates & cocktails. 125 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL

Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap

Comfort food classics, desserts & cocktails, plus an extensive whiskey list. 223 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

Chris’ Taverna

Buzzy, basic restaurant delivering a menu of traditional Greek standards. 4774 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL

Chunkay

Women-Owned restaurant featuring an authentic, modern Trinidadian Cuisine. 8344 Garden Rd, Riviera Beach, FL

Clary’s Corner Cafe

Intimate eatery offering elevated American breakfast & lunch fare. 1500 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Dada

Set inside an offbeat old house, this American cafe features a tree-filled patio & live music. 52 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Dave’s Last Resort & Raw Bar

Hopping tavern with sports on TV & patio serves seafood in casual digs amid kitschy aquatic accents. 632 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Dive Bar Restaurant

Buzzing eatery offering sushi & a raw bar. 318 South US-1, Jupiter, FL

Don Ramon Restaurante Cubano

Sangria washes down classic Cuban eats. 7101 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL

Driftwood

Seafood, classic American entrees & creative cocktails.

2005 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL

Dune Dog Cafe

Key West inspired hub offers hot dogs, sandwiches & salads in a friendly space. 775 FL A1AAlt, Jupiter, FL

Echo Palm Beach

Refined pan-Asian eats & sushi in a contemporary space with a hip vibe & lively bar scene. 230A Sunrise Ave, Palm Beach, FL

Galley

Upmarket, locally focused bistro fare. 600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL

Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen

Grass-fed steaks, bison meatloaf & organic salads.

204 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Giuseppe’s Cafe

Pasta, seafood, dessert & espresso in an unassuming Italian eatery. 67 S S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL

Grease Burger Beer and Whiskey Bar

Sports-oriented bar boasts specialty burgers & countless craft brews. 213 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Guanabanas Restaurant

Island-themed seafood specialist featuring a tiki bar, live music. 960 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL

Guarapo’s Cuban Cuisine

Laid-back stop featuring Cuban specialties served amid colorful murals, plus outside seating.

1795 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL

Hachi By Nawa Thai

Sushi Korean & Ramen

Serving Thai, Korean & Japanese dishes in a low-key space with booth seating. 809 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi

Festive Japanese spot with hibachi fare prepared tableside, plus sushi, a full bar & poker nights.

1200 Town Center Dr #125, Jupiter, FL

Hullabaloo

Trendy gastropub for Italian fare, cocktails & brews, with a vintage Airstream camper on the patio. 517 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

IL Bellagio Italian Restaurant

Trattoria in an open-air shopping mall offering Italian classics & outdoor dining by fountains. 600 S Rosemary Ave #170 West Palm Beach, FL

Jojo’s Raw Bar & Grill

Low-key seafood joint with daily specials & happy hours, plus TVs showing sports & an outdoor patio.

13889 Wellington Trace A-20 Wellington, FL

Kapow Noodle Bar

Contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe. 519 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

Ke’e Grill

Restaurant presenting steaks & seafood amid tropical-inspired accents. 17940 N Military Trl #700 Boca Raton, FL

Kontiki Wine & Raw Bar Restaurant Wine bar serving global, Asian-tinged small & large plates plus sushi. 13860 Wellington Trace #21-22 Wellington, FL

Lilo’s Streetfood & Bar Street food from American staples to global options.

701 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Lola’s Seafood Eatery

Lively New England-style seafood spot with fried & raw clams & oysters. 4595 Northlake Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Lynora’s WPB

Family owned and operated Italian restaurant. 207 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

Malakor Thai Cafe

Colorful Thai eatery featuring familiar dishes & a sushi bar. 425 25th St, West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Grill

Buzzy, casual eatery is a local draw for New American fare & specialties.

340 Royal Poinciana Way #336

Palm Beach, FL

Pelican Restaurant

Cozy cafe with a beachy vibe serving American breakfast daily plus Indian dinners on Fridays.

610 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Pistache French Bistro

Hip French cafe turning out traditional cuisine in art-nouveau-style digs by Centennial Park. 101 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Positano Italian Restaurant

Dinner-only mainstay featuring elevated Italian fare & wines. 4400 N Federal Hwy #190 Boca Raton, FL

Rebel House

Quirky spot with an eclectic menu. 297 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL

RH Rooftop Restaurant

Elegant, rooftop destination offering an array of classic American dishes & wine. 560 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL

Table 26 Palm Beach

Elegant, airy, nautically themed eatery with a swanky bar & a menu of global comfort food.

1700 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL

The Cooper Buzzy eatery with a patio serving local, seasonal New American fare & cocktails. 4610 PGA Boulevard Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Woods Jupiter

Vibrant outpost featuring New American plates & cocktails. 129 Soundings Ave, Jupiter, FL

Tub Tim Thai & Sushi Restaurant

Thai curries, noodles & sushi rolls served in a cozy environment. 2815 FL-7 #100, Wellington, FL

Voodoo Bayou

Features unique craft cocktails accompanied with a mouth-watering Cajun & Creole cuisine. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #5095, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

EVENTS SCHEDULE

NOV 13

PALM BEACH VEGFEST

Palm Beach VegFest is an outdoor family-friendly vegan festival featuring several vendors who educate the community on the benefits and convenience of a vegan lifestyle. Always FREE admission, free parking, free yoga & workouts, 100% vegan, lawn games, vegan food vendors, shopping, and more! It’s not just food! There will be a variety of vendors selling yoga apparel, tea, essential oils, jewelry, skincare, crystals, and more. For more info visit: pbvegfest.com

NOV 19-20

DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH ART FESTIVAL

The Square is the place to be for this annual, artistic event in the cultural arts’ heart of downtown West Palm Beach. The 100 top-vetted artists join area restaurants in creating a visually stunning experience of fine art amongst gorgeous architecture.

Garage. Special guest stars to join our cast for 1 night only!

For more info visit: bit.ly/3TPSOq4

JANUARY

JAN 14-15

DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

One of the largest art festivals in the nation returns along Atlantic Avenue. Nearly 300 artists bring life-sized sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, wearable art, paintings, music and more to this free, two-day art experience. Visitors will find tasty treats and chic apparel from the shops and restaurants along the vibrant downtown road that runs from downtown to the ocean.

For more info visit: bit.ly/3sIQi8X

JAN 22

PALM BEACH VEGFEST

Palm Beach VegFest is an outdoor family-friendly vegan festival featuring several vendors who educate the

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Atlantic Avenue.

For more info visit: bit.ly/3DphdLU

MARCH

MAR 3

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

Celebrating 40 years of evocative dance, master choreographer

Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision adheres to the classical form—the linear, mathematical and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Experience King’s newest creation, Deep River, a collaboration with composer Jason Moran and vocalist Lisa Fischer. Bending the lines between classical and contemporary ballet, he draws on the strengths of his extraordinary dancers altering the way we look at ballet today. For more info visit: bit.ly/3TPV9Bm

MAR 25-26

PALM BEACH PRIDE

Palm Beach Pride, presented by

who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

For more info visit: kravis.org/events/wicked

APR 7

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Stop by Arts Garage during Downtown Delray’s First Friday Art Walk from 6pm8pm! Tour our current exhibit and meet Delray’s emerging artists and their work.

First Friday Art Walk is a night for strolling and discovering the vibrant art scene in Downtown Delray Beach through a self-guided tour of Art Galleries & Studios, featuring a myriad of artistic styles, live entertainment, and more.

Join us for a night of art, drinks, and a celebration of diversity in the community.

For more info visit: bit.ly/3Ug81AB

Bamboo Room

A great live music venue 25 S J St, Lake Worth, FL

Camelot

Stylish, trendy cocktail bar/lounge with a Kennedy-inspired Cape Cod vibe 114 S Narcissus Ave West Palm Beach, FL

Clematis Social

Buzzing, funky nightclub with DJ’d music & a retro vibe 219 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

Honey Delray

Trendy, lounge-style nightspot offering craft cocktails, whiskey & wine 16 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Mad Hatter Lounge

Welcoming Lake Worth hangout

Propaganda

Offers a weekly Drag Show

6 S J St, Lake Worth, FL

Rhum Shak

“Locals” kind of feel bar & music venue 802 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL

Roxy’s Pub

Lively Irish themed bar w/a rooftop view 309 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL

Sweetwater

Cool & friendly gastropub 1507 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL

The Blind Monk

Chic, dimly lit tapas bar with affordable wines & small bites 410 Evernia St #107 West Palm Beach, FL

LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Arts Garage

Innovative, diverse, and accessible visual and performing arts experiences. artsgarage.org 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

Compass Community Center

Promotes awareness of the caring nature of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. compassglcc.com 201 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL

Gay Polo League

GPL provides its members with unique, supportive and competitive experiences around the globe. gaypolo.com 255 Professional Way #100 Wellington, FL

Lezplay Bae

LGBTQ Freedom Fund

Pays bail to secure the safety and liberty of individuals in jail and immigration detention. lgbtqfund.org 1730 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL

Pajaro Pride

Start collecting Pajaro Pride, a LGBTQA+ owned business. pajaropride.com

Palm Beach County Human Rights Council

Florida’s oldest, independent, nonpartisan, political organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. pbchrc.org

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