WEST PALM BEACH. Tasty and affordable, the grub at this West Palm Beach seafooder is tough to pass up. Dig into the macadamia nut-crusted snapper or spicy barbecued Chilean sea bass, with garlic mashed potatoes and cheesy spinach. Coconut shrimp, crab cakes, calamari and lobster tail add to the kitchen's bounty. Tropical décor, from beach umbrellas to a giant fish on the wall, accents the dining room and bar.

MANALAPAN. From the marinated tenderloin tips and stuffed mushrooms to the delectable roasted prime rib, Callaro's splendid fare is worthy of the indulgence. Main dishes, such as crabmeat stuffed shrimp, NY strip steak and grilled lamb chops, are served with a side salad and baked potato, mashed potatoes, fries or rice. A glass of wine and one of their tantalizing sides, like creamed or garlic spinach, round out the meal. Come by at 5:15pm to take advantage of the early bird menu, which includes a salad, side dish, beverage, and dessert with each main dish.

JUNO BEACH. The location isn't prime, lines can be long, and the decor isn't jaw-dropping, but the food, by all accounts, is amazing. If you don't have the fortitude to wait for a table, it's only your loss. Seafood of all sorts monopolizes the menu, and it's prepared in both traditional and unconventional ways, inspired by recipes from the world over. Appetizers and entrees are both sizeable, so if you're a big eater, you'll probably be challenged; if you're a light eater, prepare for a doggy bag. Grilled fish, tasty shrimp, luscious pastas, and terrific crab cakes provide indication of the fare, but the temptations on the menu will have you agonizing over what's best to order. Don't worry ­ everything's good.

PALM BEACH. No matter which of the dining rooms you sit in, you'll be delighted by the incredible food served at Charley's. Situated just across from the beach, the restaurant offers ocean views from the lounge and delicious seafood throughout. The menu changes frequently, capitalizing on what's freshest. The catch of the day can be grilled, blackened, broiled, or sauteed, and the raw bar offers oysters, clams, and crab claws. You'll also find terrific Dover sole, filet mignon, broiled lobster, and Maryland crab cakes. At lunch, a selection of sandwiches, salads, and pastas figures more prominently, and there's even a bento box available. The well-stocked bar offers great wines, single-malt scotches, and cognacs.

DELRAY BEACH. This upscale venue follows the established rules of hip dining: great ambience, stylish surroundings and a terrific menu. It's all a success, and patrons frequent the place regularly for scene and cuisine. Infused with Mediterranean and Asian accents, the menu features ocean-fresh seafood in many incarnations. Crab ravioli, lobster risotto, sesame-ginger salmon, yellowtail snapper, Thai seafood bowl and osso bucco crafted of monkfish are representative of the offerings. Cold shellfish platters, oysters on the half shell and caviar are also available, along with steak, chicken and pork. Salads, soups and sandwiches take care of lunchtime appetites and those who want something light.