What it is
A Palm Beach restaurant from James Beard-nominated Chef Clay Conley that runs on small plates, seasonal pivots, and the kind of culinary confidence that doesn't need a prix fixe to prove itself. The vibe is upscale-casual — you can wear jeans, but the kitchen is dead serious.
What to order
- Order wide. This is a small-plates game — three to four per person, minimum.
- Whatever the fish special is. Conley handles seafood with restraint.
- Finish with the dessert board if the table agrees.
Floyorker take
Buccan is the Palm Beach restaurant that feels most like a great NYC neighborhood spot. Ambitious food, lively room, no stuffiness. This is where you bring visitors when you want to prove you didn't move to a cultural wasteland.