Café Chardonnay - Palm Beach Gardens

We held a birthday dinner for my wife with a group of ten in a private setting. Both the food and service were outstanding. The evening concluded with a personalized strawberry shortcake for the birthday celebration.

He asked the server to recommend between two dishes, both featuring lobster, and was told they were both made with lobster. However, the server suggested the halibut with lobster Carbonara Risotto, claiming that was where all the lobster was used. What a mistake that was. The dish contained only a tiny piece of lobster, no bacon, no peas, and it was a gray, chewy mess with hardly any hint of seafood flavor. My niece also tried it and agreed with my assessment, so I ultimately gave up on it. The waiter was nowhere to be found after serving our meals until it was time for dessert. Apparently, we received a discount when my brother paid the bill, but I can't help but wonder why that was necessary for a regular menu item. If it weren't for the discount and the decent appetizers, my rating would have been even lower. The rest of our group, however, seemed satisfied with their meals.

It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or simply indulge in an exceptional meal. While it is on the pricier side, you truly get what you pay for. The high-quality ingredients create extraordinary dishes. The foie gras and lobster bisque were absolutely delicious, and I must mention the incredible mushroom whirlpool. I know it sounds unusual, but trust me—order it! I had the veal-braided short rib, while my partner enjoyed the crusted fish. The tiramisu was incredibly fluffy; I could have devoured an entire plate of it! It’s hard to resist the bread and baba ghanoush, but I recommend trying to save room for the main courses. If you're a fan of good wine, this is the place for you. They have an extensive wine list, and they’ll even allow you to take any leftover bottles home.

What a miracle three meals we had with friends tonight. We decided to try the Palm Beach Dine Special. Our server brought us a delicious bread and a Kabber spread. We started with the lamb ravioli and my wife with the lobster bisque. Filled with taste! Then on the main course where I had the Pork Chop with a sweet potato oash (built like a lasagna) oh so good! My wife had the Branzino skin on, (no head for those who don't like) very tasty and light. and finished with a flourless chocolate gantry cake and I had the raspberry taramisu. We had everything and enjoyed some friends. A must when in PGA!

Awesome atmosphere and tremendous food. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!