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Palm Beach●○○○#103 of 160 Places to Eat in Noord

Canoa Bistro Restaurant & Bar

★★★★½4.5 out of 5 · 11 reviews
casual
caribbean
seafood
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About

Canoa sits on the ground level of a building on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in Palm Beach, and at this price tier it's doing something right — the food subrating is a 4.9, which doesn't happen by accident in the hotel strip. The menu spans Caribbean, seafood, and international plates, and the service rating matches the food quality, which suggests the casual vibe doesn't mean rushed or careless. It's kid-friendly if you're traveling with family and don't want to default to resort dining every night. The value score is also a 4.9, and that tracks for a dollar-sign spot that's ranked #103 out of 160 in Noord — middle of the pack by position, but the subratings say the people who go actually like it. No reservations required, which makes it easy to wander in off the beach. If you're staying nearby and want something low-key that won't eat half your food budget, this works.

At a glance

Area
Palm Beach
Vibe
casual
Price
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Reservation required
Kid friendly
Cuisine
caribbean
seafood
international
Dietary options

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