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FINE DINING WITH INNOVATIVE TWISTS The Clubhouse At Palm Beach Polo Brings Unforgettable Flavors To Wellington At A Venue Great For All Occasions STORY BY CALLIE SHARKEY | PHOTOS BY JENNY SCHARTNER
The Clubhouse at PBPCC, located in the Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, offers dishes that are both creative and traditional in a setting fit for any occasion. With beautiful views of the golf course and elegant décor, guests can enjoy a relaxed meal with friends or colleagues, or reserve larger spaces for special events. Following years of success as the seasonal venue Patio at Polo, husband and wife owners Sheila Motley and Chef Mathew Allen committed to a yearround concept, opening the Clubhouse in the fall of 2019. “After three years, the Patio at Polo lease was finished,” Motley said. “We were lucky enough to build a relationship with the owner, and we shifted to a larger space and are now open yearround.” The Patio at Polo was consistently selling out during the equestrian season, and the couple decided to transition to a full-time concept, which remains busy enough that reservations are recommended. While popular with Palm Beach Polo residents and members, the restaurant is open to the public. “The Clubhouse offers the best event venue in Wellington.We have numerous outdoor spaces, as well as a variety of indoor options,” Motley said. “Our staff is well-versed in hosting small and large groups, as well as team members with successful careers in event planning and catering.”
(Clockwise from top left) The signature Jalapeño Paloma features Camarena tequila, jalapeño simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice, chili powder and a salt rim, trimmed with a jalapeño slice; pork tenderloin with fingerling potatoes, topped with apple slaw; the lobster roll is served on brioche with a creamy chive mayo; thyme roast chicken with corn, mushroom and chicken jus served with shaved Brussels sprouts, Asian pears, honey vinaigrette and toasted hazelnuts with roasted carrots, beets and parsnips on the side; the crispy skin salmon with tomatoes, olives and capers is one of the most popular dishes on the menu; enjoy a crispy fried egg BLT with garlic aioli; and no restaurant in South Florida is complete without an amazing key lime pie. wellington the magazine | february 2022 73