The Circle At The Breakers

This is what a brunch should be, albeit quite pricey. (20% gratuity added in plus tax brings the cost for two to $ 267). Certainly excellent for special occasions and the food was great. Caviar, lobster, stone crab, sushi, prime rib carved from the bone and much much more. Desserts were outstanding and the service won’t disappoint. Chris waited on us and he was perfect in every way.
Make sure to go at least once. I know that we’ll be back!

The pinnacle of Palm Beach breakfasts. It is a room of splendor, firstly, magnificent space wedding like-​circular on the ocean. Comfy chairs, big tables. Dynamite spot to dine.
The buffet is $ 36 pp during the week which is really a bargain and includes awful coffee, but for $ 7.50 a decent cappuccino will do.
Now, the great, the good and the mediocre–
What’s great at this breakfast bar is really great–
The standouts;
Shots of cold pressed melon & pineapple juice is beyond delish
Fresh Forida fruit
Yukon gold potatoes with onions
Veggie hash
Pancakes
Yogurt and fruit
Salmon
SERVICE: On fleek
The good:
Bread
Croissants
The mediocre:
Some of the pastries like the donuts and big cookies looked too generic to be baked in house
The coffee– below mediocre– really bad among generally bad Florida coffee
Otherwise, this is a truly special dining destination and if you could afford the $ 36 price tag– it is a wonderful spot to have a big buffet breakfast in Florida in the lap of luxury.

Lots of good food and the deserts are amazing. The service leaves a bit to be desired. We had to ask 3 different servers and wait 30 minutes for our coffee. Not what you would expect at The Breakers (they also add a 20% tip).

We love brunches. Thats our favorite thing to do. A nice waitress told us at the Ritz about The Breakers brunch and how amazing it was and she was right. The have a nice seafood selection, meat selection and pasta but the dessert selection was out of this world. So many different desserts to choose from that its overwhelming. The also have crepes. The service was great, our server Micheal was very attentive, he kept refilling our Bellinis without us having to ask. The hotel is beautiful, very sophisticated. I felt I was in the Vatican when I saw the ceilings in the Circle Room. If you want to an great experience I totally recommend this brunch.

I have been to the Breakers several times with my family and have always had a wonderful time there. My 1 year wedding anniversary was coming up and I thought it would be a great idea to celebrate with brunch at The Breakers. I got married on November 22^nd and this year it fell on a Sunday [perfect for Sunday brunch]. I booked a reservation about a month in advance for that date via Open Table. About 2 weeks after I made the reservation I got a call from the manager at The Circle [I forgot his name]. He was very nice but informed me that there will not be serving brunch on that date and offered that I come in the following Sunday and he would give us a discount and sit us by the ocean view seats. I agreed. I found out later that they weren’t serving brunch because Sofia Vergara was getting married there that day. This ballroom is stunning! A harpist came to our table and played «My Heart Will Go On» for us. The brunch was delicious. We mostly had seafood. They have so many deserts!!! Our server brought us a plate that said happy anniversary with several deserts but we had already eaten deserts so she gave it to us in a to go box along with 2 cappuccino’s to go. It is a little pricey but I believe it was worth the money. We walked around the hotel and saw all the ballrooms and terraces outside. Valet parking was free. Can’t wait to come back!

We’ve been hearing about the brunch at the Breakers for years now and finally got the chance to give it a try. My son the attorney is now working full time in West Palm and we needed a special place to celebrate his birthday. My wife and I decided this was the perfect opportunity to give the brunch a try. There were four of us in the group and we arrived at 11:30 to this absolutely beautiful Hotel. I though I might have stayed here many years ago but I never had the brunch.
Entering this magnificent place you can’t help but be struck by the beautiful architecture and décor. It rivals some of the great European historic places like the «Vatican». The ceilings are so amazingly ornate, and the feeling one gets just walking through to the circle brunch is almost worth the $ 100 plus per person charged for brunch.
The food did not disappoint this foodie or anyone in our group of foodie’s. To say the least, it’s an amazing experience overall. Of course I could say I like my jumbo shrimp a bit firmer (they tasted frozen/​defrosted not spot made), or my Maine lobster and King crab claws heated when warm butter is offered and they were served chilled with traditional cocktail sauce as well as the warm butter, but again I say it was an amazing experience you must be willing to pay the big bucks for.
Our service (20% automatic gratuity) was very good but not warranting 20% in my opinion. This was after all a buffet and the plate clearing and champagne refills were about all that was needed so 18% might have been more appropriate. I wouldn’t complain but we had several moments where all our mimosa glasses were empty and waiting to be refilled. Sure I’m being picky, but at these prices, I believe one earns the right.
Our bill with gratuity included was $ 534.24 for the four of us. As a once in a while celebration for something very special, the Circle Brunch at the Breakers is almost unbeatable. The experience of this amazing décor and blissful, beautiful surroundings, makes the food seem to taste even better. I recommend the experience to those who can afford it. This is a very classy place and you should dress appropriately.
Next time I’ll bring the Ferrari. It will be right at home here. Oh did I mention the valet Parking is free! Makes it worth it. I’d give the place 4.5 stars if I could, but there is slight room for improvement food wise. I’d say most Unilocalers might give this place 5 stars and I understand why, but I’m tough on food. I’ll be back because it certainly rates as high as any brunch I’ve ever experienced. (The Biltmore in Coral Gables is a very close overall brunch experience. Certainly it’s every bit in this league as far as the food goes, but the beauty and architecture of the Breakers gives this old Palm Beach establishment the very slight edge overall).

We just randomly searched for brunch and found the place. I have known the Breakers for a long time, but have no idea about the buffet. The price is $ 105/​pp. after you see the lobster, king crab, caviar, fois gras and plenty of dessert, you’ll understand it’s worth. The caviar wasn’t as good as I tried in some top restaurant in NYC, but that’s buffet. It’s already been much better than those in Vegas, where you have to wait for thousands of years.
I also love the decoration here, which brought you back to the Gilded Age. Also take a chance to visit the Breakers if you’re not staying there and the Henry Flagler Museum, which taught me a history of Florida.

Absolute decadence. The plentiful and beautiful selection is impressive. The tastes are just as fabulous. They take excellent care to make sure all plates are prepared to perfection and the little details in every plate and accompaniment is worth it’s cost. We cannot wait to return to this special experience.

This brunch is top notch! If you’re in Southern Florida, treat yourself to brunch at The Breakers: you will not me disappointed. From lobster tails, to sushi, to crepes, Krispy Kreme batter waffles and too many glorious desserts to name. Your experience will be utterly fulfilling, stressing the word «filling!»
Be sure to come hungry and thirsty; you won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely one of the very best dining experiences my wife and I have ever had! The food is AMAZING and so very fresh. From the prime rib carving station to the fresh seafood and homemade desserts. There is a taste for every appetite and pallet. Simply fantastic, well with the money. Make reservations well ahead of time.

My husband and I made reservations at The Circle for our one year wedding anniversary, which also happened to be Mother’s Day Sunday. We had the most fabulous time!!!
11am reservations, we were seated right by the window. Not much of an ocean view at all, but the inside is so glamorous there is plenty to look at! The wait staff was wonderful — our mimosa glasses never went past half empty before being refilled.
The food was to die for! Every type of food you could imagine — omelettes & crepes made to order, eggs Benedict, lobster tail, stone crab (a Mother’s Day special), fresh sushi bar, seafood pastas, stir fry, fresh cheese & meat platters, a prime rib carving station. We spent 3 hours taking our time and each took 3 trips through the buffet! Save room dessert — the dessert buffet takes up as much room as all the other food!
A sweet man walked around playing a harp which was so beautiful to listen to throughout brunch. There was no rush, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Circle!
Would love to make it an anniversary tradition!

I’ve been to several buffets in Las Vegas and this Sunday brunch is on par with — if not better — than the best of those.
The service is top notch, of course. I have a nut allergy, and the chefs were kind enough to give me a personal tour of the offerings and point out what I could and could not eat. I really appreciated that. I love a good buffet, but when you have food allergies a buffet can be a risky meal to partake in – especially with over 30 desserts to choose from!
The food options, preparation, and presentation are all first rate. You can have a full breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. From crepes prepared while you wait, to waffles, all of the usual (and some unusual) breakfast items, seafoods galore, prime rib, sushi, etc, etc, etc. It was all wonderful.
Sure, it’s pricey, but keep in mind that you’ll probably eat 4 – 5 meals in one long sitting. Just make sure you have some extra holes in your belt beforehand.
Did I mention there was a harpist playing? Yeah, a harpist.

Summary:
This place is absolutely sick. I heard about it from my friend who lived in South Florida for a while. I decided to make Sunday Brunch my girlfriend’s birthday present. I kept the surprise as she had never been in Palm Beach and she was absolutely floored. To anyone who says it’s too expensive, I have three words: Worth. Every. Penny.
The Atmosphere:
Very glamorous. This place is like a country club you see in the movies to the n’th power. It was described to me as very much like the Palace at Versailles and my girlfriend made the same comment there. She also now says, «I only eat brunch with harps playing.»
The Food:
I mean, what can I say? It’s unlimited food and drinks for 3 hours. They have a sushi chef that will make you any roll you want. King crab legs. Lobster claws. Steak. Caviar. Oysters. Smoked salmon. Crepes. Donut waffles. Chocolate. Fruits. Ice Cream. Mimosas. Bloody Marys.
This feast is what I expected to see when I died and went to heaven. Sunday Brunch at the Circle makes heaven a place on earth.
The Service:
Impeccable. My server asked me the occasion and I told her it was my girlfriend’s birthday. She arranged a plate of desserts, lit candle on a raspberry yogurt, with «Happy Birthday» written in dark chocolate. Girlfriend’s socks were knocked right off.
Tip:
Come starving. Eat slowly. Pace yourself. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. I made it through 3 plates of food and 3 plates of dessert.

Being from Miami, I have not spent much time in Palm Beach. A friend of mine posted a picture on Facebook of his meal at the brunch, and I knew I had to go.
When compared to South Beach brunch pricing, it is competitive, but the Breakers far surpasses them.
This is such a throwback to a different time. The circle room is absolutely gorgeous with a view of the ocean. The wait staff is very professional and did not rush us in any way. You really want to take your time and get to visit all of the different stations.
Large shrimp, lobster tail, stone crabs, prime rib, lamb chops, and the list goes on. The desserts were excellent. The nova, omelets and crepes were perfect.
We went early and everything was very fresh.
If you have a special occasion, this is the place for you.
Valet parking was free to which was a bonus.

The Breakers brunch has lost its shine!
The seafood continues to be great, except the lobster claws were too salty.
The Sushi was very good!
The Bloody Mary tasted canned.
Lamb was overcooked, salmon was fishy, my dining companion said the prime rib was tasteless.
The wine by the glass selection is only ok for the price. So I ordered a bottle, and they didn’t have it…

This is one of my favorite brunch spots, but what’s even more fantastic here (If you can imagine0 is the ambiance when you walk in. There is nothing like the circle at the Breakers.
Little ‘B’s” stamped on the butter, little Love «B’s» stamped in the ashtrays. Little Love «B“‘s on the matchbooks…
«Love B’sssss all around youuuuuuuu» — Tesla.
(I know, that just really dated my music taste, but that was the song I was singing and the song that was stuck inside my head, after seeing the little B’s everywhere)
Back to The Circle at the Breakers.
The service is always fabulous here, no matter if your standing in the foyer staring at the ceiling art, or whether you’re in the bathroom washing your hands.
Someone is always right up under you …*poof* asking you if you need anything, to let them know. and …“like a good neighbor… Breakers is thereeeeeeee. «-Statefarm Commercial
So, we ordered things off the menu that were Vegetarian, and we also had the brunch to choose from.
The Breakers brunch is unlike anything anyone has ever seen. The closest I have seen to a layout like the breakers brunch was in Greenwich at my mothers club, which tops them all to this day (but that’s only because they served lobster omelets made to order and caviar as well) the second closest to either of those two, was the B&T in Palm Beach during the holidays, The third, was a place in Beverly Hills on the weekends and coming in at a long long long distant fourth, would be Frenchman reserve in Palm Beach Gardens.
The bathrooms… do I even have to mention how immaculate they are? How the entire hotel is immaculate and the hotel concierge service there is by far, the best in the Palm Beaches?
Valet your car, and walkout to the veranda and take in the scent of the ocean. It’s divine.

This grande dame of an edifice burned down twice before it was redone into its current splendor in 1925. Appliqued frescos & hand painted medallions showing 18^th Century cities on the Continent grace the dome over the opulent Circle dining room. Tall clear windows look onto the Atlantic surf just a few feet from the hotel.
Sunday brunch is an event. We enjoyed a harpist with an incredible repertoire, between our multiple trips to the buffet tables. An entire patisserie occupies half the space. The other side vies for your attention with lollipop lamb chops, carving stations with beef and ham, dishes of roasted chicken, and an endless bounty of crab, shrimp and lobster. Pause for a European plate of pâté and cheeses. Pace yourself. And mentally add yourself to the prayers of the diners at the next table as they bow their heads with gratitude for the incredible food offered here by friendly and frequently appearing staff.

My last morning at The Breakers, and I awoke early to pack my bag and take a long walk along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean before breakfast. I left my luggage with the bell stand and followed the directions of the lady at the front desk back to The Circle when it was time to eat.
The Circle boasts fabulous ocean views and soaring 30-​foot frescoed ceilings. Eight oval murals depict Renaissance landscapes, including the Villa Medici near Florence and the famous Tivoli Gardens, south of Rome. (Geez, and all I wanted was a cup of hot tea and some fresh fruit!)
Like most of the rooms inside of The Breakers, The Circle is an architectural and design marvel. This is the home of The Breakers famed Sunday Brunch where you can choose from an extensive buffet of hot and cold selections or order from the appetizing a la carte menu. The photos of the Brunch layout are mind-​altering, with various stations all around this circular dining and special events room. The desserts table alone sports over 30 different choices. Now all of this brunch decadence comes with a fairly steep price of $ 95 per person plus tax and service charge. OK, maybe once… after I win the Lotto!
The breakfast menu is served the remaining six days a week, and it felt much more reasonable by comparison. I had the crab cake Benedict which was two poached eggs sitting atop two golden brown jumbo lump crab cakes, and drizzled with Hollandaise sauce. That was served with crispy sea salt potatoes and caramelized onions for the meager price of $ 25. Hey, I was on an expense account budget, ok?
Add to that a pot of Harney & Sons Green tea infused with coconut, ginger, vanilla, and lemongrass, and it was a pinkies up high-​end breakfast as I gazed out at the Atlantic Ocean and nodded politely to my fellow diners. This is not a bargain basement IHOP-​kinda meal, but rather a very elegant way to treat yourself before a stressful day of golf, or tennis, or lounging around the pool, or phone calls with your financial advisors.
Me, I was just thrilled to be able to spend a few days at this marvelous resort, and enjoy some spectacular eating and drinking experiences along Florida’s East Coast.

The circle is located inside the breakers hotel. The hotel offers free valet parking, so it’s an experience starting the moment you pull up. There are plenty of staff to help guide you through the hotel to the restaurant, but take your time and explore a little– it’s a gorgeous hotel! The ballrooms, courtyard, and beachfront are all open to restaurant visitors. You can even get a map and handout on the history of the hotel.
The restaurant itself is in a very opulent room… Complete with harp player (his Celine Dion renditions are ballin’).
My BF and I ordered the brunch. It’s 95 per person so come hungry and thirsty! Included drinks: mimosas, champagne, OJ, bloody Mary’s, coffee, water. There is also a full bar, if you want to get something outside of those options. I got the coffee. It was very fresh. My guy got the Bloody Mary– they even had a Bloody Mary station with things like bacon and spices so you can customize.
The food is… Amazing. There are breakfast, lunch, and dessert options. Examples: eggs Benedict, crêpe station, omelette station, sausage/​bacon, Krispy Kreme waffles (yes, I did and yes, they’re amazing), ham, lamb, prime rib, sushi, seafood bar, macaroons, sundae bar, tons of desserts!
All in all– it’s worth it just for the experience alone. Service is great, ambiance is phenomenal, food is very good, price could be better but it’s palm beach so what are ya gonna do?

My dude loves breakfast, particularly fancy breakfasts, so we checked out quite a few opulent places in Palm Beach. It’s definitely got that Palm Beach price tag. The food is classic, and not too adventurous. Basic standards that have probably been on the menu for a very long time. They do have some seasonal options like the particular veggies in the omelet, but this is a pretty old school place. It is really grandiose, and you can see the Gilded Age beckoning you like a time warp. We ordered off the menu, but there is a huge buffet available as well for $ 95 a person. I’d have to eat an awful lot for it to be worth it, but it seemed that most of the people in the dining room were going with that option.
The coffee was really good and the waitstaff was excellent and helpful. My french toast was crispy and wonderful. It was coated with toasted almonds and had a satisfying crunch that balanced out the sweetness so it wasn’t too cloying. The pineapple garnish was fresh and bright. One great thing about eating on Florida is the abundance of fresh, perfect tropical fruit.
This won’t be a place I frequent because it’s expensive and a little too stuffy for my tastes, but it was a nice breakfast made well. If you’re on vacation, this is definitely a nice stop to kick back and pretend the outside world doesn’t exist.