Have a Whale of a Time In Deerfield Beach!

I have to confess that I knew of this place for far too long before finally going. I even had been to the Flanigans next door. Now that I've been there though.... I'll be back, and Ill never go to the Flanigans again.

The Food:
The food here is unexpectedly complex and delicious for a casual dining restaurant. Everything is fresh to order; the fried dolphin sandwich isnt beer-battered until you order it that way. Thier fries are cut in-house and seasoned addictively. For a place sharing a wall with a Flanigans and having a similar price range, Im honestly surprised the Flanigans is still open. Given the choice, I'll go here 100% of the time.

The Staff:
Staff here are friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about their menu. They are also in no particular hurry. That isnt to say your food won't be right out, it comes out surprisingly fast when you think that thye make much of it fresh. They will, however, have extended chats with anyone who has something to say, so don't expect your attempt to get your server's attention to work the very first time. I have zero problem with this, of course. If you're in a hurry, go to Taco Bell, right?

The Info:
The Whales Rib has been featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. The episode specifically focused on their Oysters Rockefeller dish... its an interesting twist on the traditional recipe. Here's the segment on YouTube, and here's the episode page on the Food Network (includes the recipe for their famous Oysters Rockefeller).

Recommended For:
Entertaining guests, beachside lunches, beachside dinners, good times.

Contact:
(954) 421-8096

Location:
2031 Northeast 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3816

Directions [MAP]:
From 95, take Hillsboro and go east to A1A. Go north and around the bend; it’s on your left next to Flanigans. Parking is limited here, so parking across the street or in the public garage just before the bend may be required.