Ask me where my favorite South Florida restaurant of the moment is and I’ll direct you to a fairly nondescript shopping plaza next to the Polo Club Golf Course in Boca Raton. It never ceases to amaze me when they tuck an incredible fine dining establishment into a strip mall with a grocery store and Walgreens. I suppose after you visit once, you won’t even notice the other stores, since your focus will be on getting some of Chef Josef Schibanetz and his partner Mel Lechner’s wonderful Euro-fusion meals.
The newly opened restaurant recently invited media for a showcase dinner that left me wanting to return. With a menu that included everything from
- Grave Lox of Salmon with lemon vinaigrette & American caviar
- Warm Mushroom & Quail Salad
- Maine Lobster Puff Pastry
- Petite Filet Mignon with shaved foie gras
- Salzburger NockerIn – an Austrian soufflé with fresh berries, cream and honey
- and more
I could tell you how delicious everything was, but I’ll just show you
If anything could possibly trump the food at this amazing restaurant, it could very well be the wine. With a wine cellar par none, you’ll be absolutely delighted by the varieties all chosen by Krista McCracken, formerly of the Peabody in Memphis. The knowledgeable staff are their to help suggest wine pairings with each course. My take…it’s the perfect date night spot. The atmosphere is classically elegant and the food from this Austrian chef sublime. If you’re planning a party, Josef’s Table offers two private party rooms (you can see one in my slide show) which sit 32 comfortably.
**Don’t leave without trying Josef’s Apfel Strudel made with sauteed apples & raisins that are lovingly layered between sugar & cinnamon spiced phyllo dough and finished with freshly whipped cream.
Josef’s Table is located at the
Polo Shoppes
- 5030 Champion Blvd.
- Boca Raton, FL
- For reservations call 561-353-2700
- Visit JosefsTable.com for more information
Thank you to Mel Lechner, Chef Josef Schibanetz and Kim Morgan for inviting me to this amazing dinner. All opinions are strictly my own.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
if I ever make it to Fl it’s on my list of things to do. Looks delicious
Zipporah says
If you get down here I’ll take you out to dinner there. It’s incredible.
April Decheine says
Maine Lobster Puff Pastry, OMG I love that!
Lenisse Goldberg says
If Mel had told me about it I surely would have made time to come during
my 3mo. here in Palm Beach.
Dawn C says
The Grave Lox of Salmon with lemon vinaigrette sounds great! I love salmon.
Kathleen says
Yum! Sounds divine. I would die for a taste of the lobster alone.
Marcie W. says
Every single item I read and saw in the slide show looks and sounds OUTSTANDING! I need to visit Boca next time I’m in Florida.
Courtney says
Okay, these is so not fair. I want a bite of everything 😉
Zipporah says
There are some great restaurants and shopping in Boca, as well as beaches and resorts. I have to try and talk Mr. S into moving closer to the area.
Zipporah says
Next time I’ll pack up a doggie bag and send it out. LOL
Zipporah says
Funny, I’ve been craving lobster lately as well. It’s harder to get GOOD lobster down here, because I prefer the cold water kind (more flavor). This one was EXCELLENT.
Zipporah says
They actually cure the salmon on site. I’d never had homemade gravelox before.
Zipporah says
Three months? You have to tell me when you’re here. I’m very close to Palm Beach (used to live in Palm Beach Gardens before moving to PGA).
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