Coolinary — Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens

5-Star Review for Coolinary Café

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a truly unforgettable 50th birthday celebration for my best friend and business partner, Kristy Holm, at Coolinary Café in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on November 11, 2024. From start to finish, Kevin Benevides, the Banquet Manager, and his incredible team went above and beyond to make this event absolutely perfect.

It all began five months prior, when I called from San Diego to plan a special night for Kristy at her favorite restaurant. I spoke with Brian, the General Manager, who connected me with Kevin. Both gentlemen were exceptionally kind, professional, and eager to help. Kevin suggested hosting our party of 25 on their private patio, which turned out to be the ideal setting. He thoughtfully guided me through the planning process, providing excellent menu suggestions for appetizers, dinner, and drinks.

Our menu was nothing short of spectacular: Passed Appetizers:

Pulled Pork Tostadas Deviled Eggs Beef Empanadas Charcuterie Board Dinner Menu:

Veggie Pasta Chicken Sausage Pasta Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Dessert:

A stunning handmade chocolate cake with hazelnut frosting from their talented pastry chef

The service was impeccable. The waitstaff was warm, attentive, and made every guest feel welcome. Kevin and his team went the extra mile, bringing out Kristy’s birthday cake adorned with "50th" candles and leading a heartfelt rendition of "Happy Birthday." The moment was magical, and Kristy said it was the “Best Birthday Party” she’s ever had.

I cannot recommend Coolinary Café enough for any special event or even just a dinner out. The combination of their delicious food, incredible service, and warm hospitality is unmatched.

A huge thank you to Kevin Benevides and the entire team at Coolinary Café for helping create such an amazing and memorable celebration for Kristy and all of us. You made this occasion truly...

I have heard fantastic rumblings of Coolinary, located in Palm Beach Gardens for quite a while, so it was about time I made my way there for a meal. It’s not around the corner from me, so I had some high hopes that it would be worth the ride, and Chef Lipman and his team did not disappoint. Located in a strip mall a short distance off 95, the restaurant is comprised of a bar area (The Parched Pig) which was jam packed this Saturday evening. As well as the dining room, aka, Coolinary. I do enjoy sitting at a chefs counter when possible to watch the hard work and dedication that goes into these meals. The server was very attentive and friendly offering some of her favorites which we decided to try. We started with the shrimp and grit croquettes along with the cauliflower gratin. The croquettes were skillfully prepared and while enjoyable, we’re a bit confusing for me served atop a marinara sauce. It did just didn’t make a whole lot of sense imo. The gratin however, was delicious. A huge helping heaping portion of cheesy, flavorful and tenderly cooked cauliflower served with several crispy pieces of speck made it a dish worthy of repeating. Moving on to the pork chop and pictured skirt steak. Both of which were delicious. The pork chop was juicy and grilled perfectly. Served with a lovely apple hash and sweet potato purée. The prime skirt steak was coated in an espresso bean dusting and moist as can be. I really enjoyed it. The sautéed Brussels that accompanied the generous piece could have been a bit crispier for me, but still rather enjoyable. Sadly there was no room for dessert, all of which looked dreamy. Will have to certainly...

I think I may have found my favorite restaurant in all the area! After reading so many good reviews about this place I finally was able to stop in for dinner and everything was spectacular.

We started with the calamari and the chicken empanada. The calamari came with a lemon zest aioli type of sauce and honestly was perfectly fried. It was excellent.

The empanada wasn't my favorite -- it was tasty, of course, and it was perfectly cooked and not too fried or too breaded, but I just wasn't feeling in the empanada mood.

I ordered the swordfish, which came with turnips and was topped with some type of creamy sauce. The turnips were not too sweet but definitely added some potato-like texture to the dish. The swordfish was grilled perfectly.

I also ordered a side of the brussel sprouts and was pleasantly surprised that they did, indeed, live up to the waiter's praises. Usually I can be kind of leery of waiter reviews since they always say everything is good but these were some of the best brussel sprouts I've had in the area. They were perfectly charred and sliced thinly which is how I like them!

The other person I was with ordered the flap steak and said it was delicious. I tried some of their vegetables and the blue cheese sauce which was incredibly rich, almost intoxicatingly so.

The milk and cookies dessert looked fantastic and I was tempted to order them, but I was far too full to eat anything else!

The service was friendly and the waitress gave great recommendations and insight into the menu. I definitely want...