WHAT IT IS: This signature tradition of dining under the stars down the middle of Atlantic Avenue is here again—our 15th year!—featuring a multicourse legendary downtown Delray Beach dining experience you won’t want to miss.
WHERE: Right on the street, outdoors on East Atlantic Avenue, at tables stretching from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue/U.S. 1. #OUTSIDEDINING
WHEN: Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:30-9 p.m.
WHO IT BENEFITS: EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER
The mission of Eat Better Live Better is to prevent, reverse and reduce childhood obesity and other dietary-related illnesses by providing healthy foods and nutrition education to our food-insecure neighbors. The program offers grocery assistance for Palm Beach County families and seniors, and healthy snack packs for children in schools, camps and after-school programs. It provides a turkey to every teacher and support staff in our public schools. Eat Better Live Better’s vision is that all children, families and individuals have access to nutrition education and healthy foods regardless of background or life experiences.
HOW YOU CAN GO: This is a RESERVATION-ONLY style event!! Guests cannot buy tickets to the event; reservations must be made directly with the participating restaurants of your choice. Review the restaurant listings on the following page; menus are available online at DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue, at the bottom of this post, or at the restaurant. But you have to act fast; when reservations open up Feb. 1, 2024, seats go quickly, and the event is usually sold out. Reservations reserved with a credit card depend on each restaurant’s policy. Each restaurant has a limited number of seats at its table on Atlantic Ave for the event. The total capacity for this event is between 900 and 1,000 people. **However, all the restaurants both participating in the event and along the street will be open for dinner service!! That is what makes this event so much FUN!
HOW TO CHECK IN AT THE EVENT: REMEMBER: East Atlantic Ave is closed, because the actual event is in the street!! You’ll need to check in at the restaurant location on the Avenue the night of; you’ll get a wristband and a lanyard to identify you as a Savor participant, which you are required to wear. For more particulars, please visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue.
TABLE DÉCOR CONTEST: Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table. From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant stages a unique theme through its table settings to showcase its special style or cuisine. Arrive early and walk the Avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables.
DINNERTIME!
5:30 P.M. TO 6:15 P.M.: After checking in, enjoy a welcome drink at a welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant. Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night.
6:15 P.M.: Seating begins, and your Delray hosts will welcome you.
6:30 P.M. TO 9 P.M.: Dinner begins, with four courses of sheer indulgence, served with custom adult beverage pairings.
7:30 P.M.: The table décor contest winner will be announced.
GOING GREAT LENGTHS
This year, the layout of Savor will return to its traditional five-block-long dining table, an elegant yet communal experience that is the hallmark of this beloved event.
ATTIRE: Downtown Delray Beach evening casual or themed attire, depending on the restaurant motif.
PARKING: Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations. Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event. Side streets will remain open for vehicle access. (East Atlantic Avenue is closed from Swinton to Federal Highway to vehicle traffic.)
AVAILABLE GARAGES:
• Old School Square Parking Garage
• Northeast First Street and Northeast First Avenue
• Robert Federspiel Garage
• Southeast First Avenue between Atlantic and Southeast First Street
• 4th & 5th Delray Garage Southeast on Fourth Avenue between Atlantic and Southeast First Street
Visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/Parking for more information.
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We ask that you please Savor responsibly.
Savor the Avenue is produced by Downtown Development Authority of Delray Beach, FL, Delray magazine and Boca magazine.
The Restaurants
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This Asian restaurant is a tried-and-true Avenue benchmark, with a mean sake selection. View the menu here.
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This longtime Avenue staple is great Italian on the right side of the tracks. View the menu here.
Delray’s definitive wine tasting experience and restaurant has a loyal following. View the menu here.
