7 Seafood Restaurants Worth the Drive from Wellington to West Palm Beach

One of the perks of living in Palm Beach County is that you're never far from a great seafood dinner. Whether you're craving fresh oysters, sushi, lobster, ceviche, or locally caught fish, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach offer some incredible options.

As a Realtor, I spend a lot of time helping people relocate to Wellington and the surrounding areas. One of the questions I hear surprisingly often is:

"Where do the locals go for good seafood?"

If you're willing to make the short drive from Wellington, these seafood-focused restaurants are worth adding to your list.

Seafood Bar at The Breakers

When visitors ask me where they should go for a true Palm Beach dining experience, Seafood Bar at The Breakers is always near the top of the list.

Located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, this iconic restaurant combines ocean views, fresh seafood, an extensive raw bar, and one of the most unique bar experiences in South Florida. The restaurant's famous aquarium bar and oceanfront setting make it a destination all by itself.

If you're celebrating a special occasion or entertaining out-of-town guests, this is a great place to start.

Lamarina

Located within the Safe Harbor Rybovich marina, Lamarina offers one of the best waterfront dining experiences in West Palm Beach.

The restaurant overlooks luxury yachts along the Intracoastal Waterway and features a menu centered around fresh seafood, sushi, raw bar selections, and coastal-inspired cuisine. The atmosphere feels relaxed while still offering an upscale dining experience.

For anyone who enjoys boats, waterfront views, and seafood, Lamarina is hard to beat.

The Catch Seafood & Sushi

Located in Northwood Village, The Catch has built a strong local following thanks to its unique blend of seafood, sushi, and Peruvian-Japanese flavors.

The menu features fresh fish, ceviche, specialty sushi rolls, chowders, and signature seafood dishes. If you're looking for something beyond a traditional seafood restaurant, this spot offers one of the most creative menus in the area.

It's also one of those restaurants that many locals seem to discover and then return to again and again.

Del Mar

One of the newest additions to West Palm Beach's dining scene, Del Mar has quickly become a destination restaurant in the NORA District.

While the restaurant offers a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, seafood plays a major role on the menu. Diners can expect oysters, ceviche, branzino, snapper, swordfish, shellfish, and seasonal seafood selections served in a beautiful indoor-outdoor setting.

The atmosphere alone makes it worth a visit.

Avocado Grill

Located downtown, Avocado Grill isn't exclusively a seafood restaurant, but seafood lovers should absolutely have it on their radar.

The menu includes a raw bar, fresh fish dishes, seafood small plates, and sushi-inspired offerings. Combined with the lively atmosphere and outdoor seating, it's become one of downtown West Palm Beach's most popular dining destinations.

This is a great option if you're dining with a group that has a variety of tastes.

Tutto Mare

Located in Palm Beach's Royal Poinciana Plaza, Tutto Mare brings a coastal Italian influence to the local dining scene.

The menu highlights premium seafood, lobster, raw bar selections, caviar service, and seafood-focused pastas. The waterfront location and elegant atmosphere make it a popular choice for special occasions and leisurely lunches.

Palm Beach Grill

Although Palm Beach Grill isn't marketed strictly as a seafood restaurant, many locals consider it one of the most consistently excellent restaurants in the area.

The menu regularly features fresh seafood selections alongside steaks and classic American dishes. The restaurant's reputation for quality and service has helped it remain a Palm Beach favorite for decades.

What Seafood Is Popular in Palm Beach County?

One of the advantages of dining in South Florida is access to fresh seafood throughout the year.

Many local restaurants feature:

• Grouper

• Snapper

• Mahi-mahi

• Florida lobster

• Stone crab (when in season)

• Oysters

• Tuna

• Shrimp

• Fresh ceviche

Menus often change based on seasonal availability and local catches, which is one reason seafood dining here feels different from many other parts of the country.

Final Thoughts

While Wellington offers plenty of excellent dining options, seafood lovers are fortunate to be just a short drive from some of the best seafood restaurants in Palm Beach County.

Whether you're looking for oceanfront elegance at The Breakers, yacht views at Lamarina, creative seafood at The Catch, or Mediterranean-inspired seafood at Del Mar, there's no shortage of incredible choices nearby.

For many residents, exploring the local restaurant scene is one of the best parts of living in South Florida.

Florence Lewis is a Realtor with Keller Williams Wellington specializing in Wellington, The Acreage, Loxahatchee, Westlake, and equestrian properties throughout Palm Beach County. If you're thinking about buying or selling, call or text 561-255-8470.