Sandbar

Sandbar is an American Restaurant in Delray Beach, FL. The establishment features a polished coastal casual ambiance that serves as a backdrop for elaborate American cuisine from both land and sea. The menu combines local fare, tavern favorites, and seafood specialties into refined dishes that provide everyday elegance. Seasonal ingredients are prominently featured alongside year-round edibles, creating a dining experience where modern opulence meets classic comfort foods. The restaurant holds a rating of 4.20 based on customer reviews.

The culinary direction is guided by Chef Emeritus Senior Advisor Guy Reuge, who created the menu. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Julius Miranda, with James Olsen serving as General Manager. The menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, including chickpea fries with sriracha aioli, classic bruschetta toast with creamy goat cheese, and duck tacos with hoisin sauce. Seafood options are a central focus, featuring jumbo lump crab cakes with corn salsa and avocado puree, spicy tuna crispy rice, and Spanish octopus with white bean puree. The raw bar offers a seafood tower, shrimp cocktail, jumbo lump crab cocktail, and shellfish such as oysters and clams on the half shell. Salads include a chopped salad with green goddess dressing, a signature Sandbar salad with warm goat cheese, and a sweet harvest salad with strawberries and quinoa. Handhelds are served with house-made french fries and include an 1890 burger with 45-day dry-aged beef and harissa aioli, a lobster roll on a toasted New England roll, and a turkey burger with sriracha aioli. Other menu items include marinated mahi-mahi fish tacos, a grilled chicken sandwich, and a steak sandwich.

Sandbar stands out in Delray Beach for its focus on refined American cuisine that blends coastal seafood with classic tavern favorites, offering a polished dining experience in the local area.