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The restaurant: Max’s Grille, Boca Raton Known for: Being a South County institution that prides itself on its upscale American favorites The deal: The Ultimate Max’s Classics menu, priced at $49 per couple and inclusive of a starter (chopped salad, tomato bisque, or hummus and breadsticks) and an entrée (radiatore pasta, Atlantic salmon, or bacon-wrapped meatloaf). Add-ons include crème brûlée pie for $10 or a bottle of house wine for $10. (maxsgrille.com)
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The restaurant: Dada, Delray Beach Known for: Eclectic eats, a dozen specialty mojitos, and a charming setting inside the historic Tarrimore house The deal: A three-course dinner for $45, with your choice of a starter, a main, and a dessert. Highlights include the famous Dada dates with black pepper bacon, goat cheese, Spanish chorizo, Manchego salsa, Marcona almonds, and a Sherry gastrique, as well as braised short rib with mashed potatoes, smoked tomato jam, and a natural gravy. (sub-culture.org/dada)
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The restaurant: Café Centro, West Palm Beach Known for: High-energy entertainment and equally cool cuisine in the heart of Northwood The deal: A three-course menu for $39, starting with a house, poached pear, or tomato mozzarella salad, then shrimp scampi, panseared salmon, or chicken piccata, and ending with chocolate mousse or New York–style cheesecake. (cafecentrowpb.com)
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The restaurant: The Italian Restaurant at The Breakers, Palm Beach Known for: A cozy yet upscale atmosphere and elevated Italian classics The deal: A three-course dinner menu for $55, with options like eggplant rollatini, calamari with a cherry pepper vinaigrette, chicken parmigiana, grilled salmon scallopini, s’mores pie, and a cannoli. Other participating Breakers restaurants include Echo ($55 three-course dinner) and Henry’s ($25 two-course lunch and $55 three-course dinner). (thebreakers.com)
The restaurant: Stage, Palm Beach Gardens Known for: Chef Pushkar Marathe’s global-inspired menu of small plates, curries, and creative entrées The deal: A three-course lunch menu for $29, with your choice of an app, entrée, and dessert from a curated selection of dishes. For dinner, Mishima Wagyu steak and frites or tandoori Niman Ranch Prime churrasco and a glass of 95-point-plus red wine for $59. (stagepga.com)
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COURTESY OF THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH
The local summer dining scene just got hotter. From August 1-31, The Palm Beaches Restaurant Month will serve up dozens of deals at more than 50 area restaurants. Locals and visitors alike can discover new hidden gems, established favorites, and worldly restos from Boca up through Jupiter. Here, we highlight five to add to your must-visit list. (palmbeachesdining.com) —M.M.
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