Locals are enjoying a fresh new culinary experience at the North Palm Beach Country Club. The Clubhouse, which replaced Farmer’s Table, is open to the public and features a bistro-style menu.
The Clubhouse is managed by Lessing’s Hospitality Group, the company behind area favorites like Lucky Shuck, Beacon, and the Pelican Club in Jupiter. “We were aware of the property for years,” says Michael Lessing, who had originally passed on the opportunity to work with the Village of North Palm Beach in 2018, which is when Farmer’s Table entered the space. “[Back then], we were just getting acclimated to the area with the Pelican Club.” This time around, however, the timing was perfect—and Lessing took the reins on the new culinary vision last summer.
After a six-week renovation, The Clubhouse was up and running by late September. “We gave the space a facelift to brighten things up,” says Lessing. “Fresh colors and a fresh look to go with the fresh new menu.”
The new menu was cultivated by Executive Chef Shane Johnson, who came from Beacon at Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street. Johnson manages both the upscale dining experience at The Clubhouse and the more casual vibe at the Grill Room. The chef describes the menu as “super seafood forward, plus brined chicken, duck and turkey, and new twists on classic
favorites.” Popular menu items include the Faroe Island salmon with paella-style risotto; filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes, and butter-poached jumbo asparagus served with a brandy-peppercorn sauce; Clubhouse chicken with lemon, butter, greens, and roasted garlic-mustard aioli; and the Bistro burger with smoked cheddar, caramelized onion, and horseradish au jus. The Clubhouse also offers a Sunday brunch and a $25 prix fixe lunch Monday through Saturday.
Next door at the Grill Room, diners can indulge in more casual fare like wings, burgers, fresh salads, and handheld sandwiches. (Guests are welcome to order from either menu
in both restaurants.)
Johnson is always tinkering with the menus, as he aims to tailor his offerings to the tastes of the community. “We do a lot of listening,” he says. “A menu is a living, breathing document.” 951 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; 561.691.3430
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