1. Overview of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa just completed a multi-year renovation, and you need to see inside.
2. A Luxurious Destination
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has long been one of the top resorts in Palm Beach. Sitting pretty toward the quieter southern end of the eight-square-mile barrier island, this playful yet extravagant oceanfront resort has fans around the world.
3. Amenities and Features
It’s home to a decadent spa, one of the best pools in Florida, and has made headlines for its Champagne butler. This resort is one of the hot spots leading the charge in Palm Beach’s ever-growing cool factor.
4. Recent Renovations
The haven for travelers recently wrapped up a multi-year, multimillion-dollar renovation, returning to the scene more fresh and modern than ever. Throughout 2022, the resort renovated its lobby, kids’ and teens’ clubs, and outdoor pool landscaping. It also added new pool cabanas, an adults-only pool bar, and new dining outlets, including a spa terrace café, a signature Italian restaurant called Polpo, and an outpost of locally beloved Oceana Coffee.
5. Introducing Bōken
However, perhaps the most trendy and exciting addition for locals and visitors alike is the debut of Bōken — Japanese for “adventure” — the first and only omakase experience in Palm Beach. Omakase loosely translates to “I leave it up to you,” allowing diners to hand the reins completely over to the chef, who will select the dishes to serve.
6. A Unique Culinary Adventure
The intimate 12-seat dining experience at Bōken is an epicurean journey through five themed courses and 15 dishes by seasoned chef Chris Cantrel, who will curate a menu of sushi, sashimi, and nigiri depending upon his whims, the fresh catch of the day, and local in-season ingredients. Diners may be treated to quail egg and tea-smoked salmon, all crafted to surprise and delight.
7. Special Dining Experience
The omakase experience at Bōken begins (and ends) with itadakimasu, a traditional sake toast that translates to “let’s eat.” This dining adventure continues through phases: wabi-sabi, fuubutsushi, yūgen, and concludes with gochisosama deshita. Alongside the memorable eats, special sake and wine pairings are available to enhance the meal.
8. Flexible Dining Options
There are two omakase seatings per night (from $155 a person, reservations required Thursday through Saturday), or guests can enjoy the à la carte sushi menu Monday through Wednesday.
9. Other Dining Outlets
If chef-led sushi isn’t your speed, there are seven other dining outlets (both long-term favorites and new offerings) at Eau Palm Beach to choose from. You can’t go wrong with a poolside blackened grouper sandwich at the oceanfront Breeze Ocean Kitchen or a farm-to-fancy-table dinner at Angle, the resort’s take on contemporary American cuisine.
10. Conclusion
Whether you prefer the culinary excitement at Bōken or the laid-back vibe of oceanfront dining, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa provides a remarkable experience for all travelers.
