The Lunch List: 6 Spots Near 302 E Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach

What does your ideal workday in Downtown Delray Beach look like?

Aerial view of a busy street in Downtown Delray Beach lined with shops & office buldings, featuring parked and moving cars, green trees, and a clear blue sky.

Maybe it starts with a morning coffee and walk by the beach, includes a fun client lunch at one the vibrant downtown restaurants, and ends with a waterside happy hour off the Intracoastal.

Along Atlantic Avenue, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and entertainment are woven into the workday, whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or meeting a client nearby.

Located in the heart of Downtown Delray, 302 E Atlantic Avenue offers ±3,888 SF of move-in-ready office space for lease, surrounded by many of the destinations that make the area such an active place to work and visit.

So, what’s for lunch? Here are six local spots on and around Atlantic Avenue worth knowing.

1. Roka Hula

Interior of a vibrant bar and restaurant featuring colorful pink lighting, wooden furniture, and a stocked alcohol shelf in the background.

270 E Atlantic Avenue

Located just steps from 302 E Atlantic Avenue, Roka Hula combines modern Asian cuisine with an immersive, upscale tiki-inspired setting. The menu features sushi, dim sum, bao and elevated Asian-inspired dishes, creating a distinctive option for business lunches, group dining or entertaining clients in Downtown Delray Beach.

2. The Green Owl

Signage for the Green Owl restaurant with a modern building in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

11 SE 4th Avenue

A Downtown Delray institution since 1981, The Green Owl is a longtime local favorite serving classic breakfast and lunch just off Atlantic Avenue. Known for its old-school neighborhood feel and collection of owl memorabilia gathered over decades, it offers a casual alternative to the newer restaurants surrounding the Avenue.

3. the seed. Coffee + Juice Bar

Interior view of a modern café featuring a wooden counter with a glass display, shelves filled with beverages, and greenery decor. Warm lighting and a cozy seating area create an inviting atmosphere.

526 E Atlantic Avenue

Looking for something on the lighter side? Locally operated the seed. offers fresh, health-conscious options including smoothies, açaí and pitaya bowls, juices and salads alongside specialty coffee and tea. It’s an easy Downtown Delray stop for a quick lunch, coffee meeting or midday pick-me-up.

4. Deck 84

A scenic view of a waterway lined with docks, featuring several boats moored along the shore. In the background, there is a vibrant restaurant with a blue roof and palm trees swaying in the breeze, with people visible on the patio.

840 E Atlantic Avenue

Located directly on the Intracoastal, Deck 84 has been a Downtown Delray waterfront dining destination since 2010. The restaurant pairs expansive water views and outdoor dining with American cuisine and fresh seafood, offering a scenic setting for lunch just minutes from the office.

5. The Hampton Social

Interior view of a modern restaurant featuring wooden beams, vibrant greenery on the walls, comfortable seating, and ambient lighting.

40 NE 7th Avenue

The Hampton Social brings its signature Hamptons-inspired, coastal aesthetic to Downtown Delray Beach. The restaurant pairs an elevated American menu with bright, contemporary interiors designed around the relaxed feel of a coastal escape, making it a polished setting for lunch, client meetings and team gatherings.

6. Sazio Express

Exterior view of Sazie Express, a restaurant featuring a sign that reads 'Pizza, Heroes, Wraps, Salads' with large windows and outdoor seating.

1136 E Atlantic Avenue

Located just two blocks from the beach on Atlantic Avenue, Sazio Express is a casual stop for New York-style pizza, heroes, salads, sandwiches and wraps. With dine-in and takeout options, it’s particularly convenient when the workday calls for a quick lunch or an easy bite toward the beach end of the Avenue.


Why Work in Downtown Delray Beach?

Dining is only part of the appeal.

Atlantic Avenue sits at the center of Downtown Delray Beach’s mix of restaurants, cafés, retail, galleries and entertainment. Pineapple Grove Arts District and Old School Square add to the walkability and energy of the downtown area, while the Intracoastal Waterway and beach are just farther east along the corridor.

For businesses, that means coffee meetings, client lunches, errands and after-work plans can all happen within the same neighborhood.

And at 302 E Atlantic Avenue, it’s all right outside your door.

Looking for Office Space in Downtown Delray Beach?

Located directly on Atlantic Avenue, 302 E Atlantic Avenue currently offers ±3,888 SF of second-floor office space for lease in Downtown Delray Beach.

The move-in-ready suite features glass offices overlooking Atlantic Avenue, conference space, an open work area, break area and expansive windows that bring natural light and downtown views into the workspace.

For businesses searching for office space for lease in Downtown Delray Beach, 302 E Atlantic combines a modern workplace with a location surrounded by the restaurants, shops and amenities that make Atlantic Avenue one of Palm Beach County’s most recognizable downtown destinations.

Lunch is just the beginning. Make Atlantic Avenue part of your workday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is 302 E Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach?

302 E Atlantic Avenue is located directly on East Atlantic Avenue in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach, just east of the railroad tracks and across from Johnny Brown’s. The property is surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainment, with Old School Square and the Pineapple Grove Arts District nearby and the Intracoastal Waterway and beach farther east along Atlantic Avenue.

What restaurants are within walking distance of 302 E Atlantic Avenue?

There are numerous restaurants within walking distance of 302 E Atlantic Avenue, ranging from quick lunch and coffee spots to restaurants suited for client meetings and team outings. Nearby options include Roka Hula, The Green Owl, the seed. Coffee + Juice Bar, Deck 84 and The Hampton Social, with many additional restaurants located throughout the Atlantic Avenue corridor.

I deliberately wouldn’t include Sazio Express in the “walking distance” list here. It’s farther east, and we don’t need to stretch the meaning of walkable just to squeeze another restaurant entity into an FAQ.

What is there to do near Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach?

Downtown Delray Beach offers year-round dining, shopping, arts, live entertainment and community events along and around Atlantic Avenue. Downtown programming includes events such as First Friday Art Walk, Art & Jazz on the Avenue and the Delray GreenMarket, along with concerts, performances, festivals and seasonal events throughout the year. Nearby destinations including Old School Square, Pineapple Grove Arts District and Arts Garage add even more arts, culture and entertainment to the area.

What is it like to work in Downtown Delray Beach near Atlantic Avenue?

Working near Atlantic Avenue puts businesses in the middle of Downtown Delray Beach’s walkable dining, shopping and entertainment district. From morning coffee and lunch meetings to errands, client dinners and after-work events, many everyday destinations are accessible within the downtown area. At 302 E Atlantic Avenue, businesses have direct access to that activity while working from office space overlooking the Avenue.

Can you walk to restaurants and coffee shops from office space on Atlantic Avenue?

Yes. 302 E Atlantic Avenue is surrounded by restaurants, cafés and other Downtown Delray businesses, making it possible to walk to coffee, lunch and meeting destinations without leaving the downtown district. Roka Hula is on the same block, while The Green Owl and the seed. Coffee + Juice Bar are among the other nearby options highlighted in this guide.

What features does the office space at 302 E Atlantic Avenue have?

The available ±3,888 SF office suite at 302 E Atlantic Avenue is fully built out and move-in ready, with glass-fronted offices overlooking Atlantic Avenue, expansive windows providing natural light, conference space, an open work area and a break area. The suite offers businesses a modern office environment paired with a Downtown Delray location.

How close is 302 E Atlantic Avenue to the beach and Intracoastal Waterway?

302 E Atlantic Avenue is located 2 minutes west of the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 minutes from Delray Public Beach along the Atlantic Avenue corridor. Both are directly east of the property, making the waterfront and beach part of the broader Downtown Delray environment.

Author: Admin

Marketing Manager at NAI Merin Hunter Codman

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