UYE: TwentyTwenty Grille

TwentyTwenty Grille has definitely received a lot of praise, and given that I dine in this area somewhat often, I knew it needed to be one my to do list. Thankfully Max H and Michael C lit a fire under me to attend by arranging an intimate dinner (when someone else makes a reservation for me I am much more likely to follow through lol). Arriving at 7pm we were seated at a lovely booth and I was just in love with the décor. My favorite color is purple, which seems to be a favorite of the restaurant as well, so we were off to a great start, but inside just has such a homey yet put together feel. I was taking interior design notes in my mind and have a few things I need to work into my home.
After sitting down we were graciously greeted by one of the owners, Rhonda. She was interested to know a little about us and we found that we share similar northeastern roots. She apologized that her husband couldn’t greet us, but he is the man of the kitchen, and she assured us we were in for a treat. Rhonda asked if we had a wine in mind. I ordered a Cakebread sauvignon blanc while my boyfriend started with a Floridian (I did the bottle, because I knew he would want some as soon as he finished his beer). We happened to come on the night that they were debuting the fall menu so we sipped our beverages as we looked it over. While the menu is not as large as you would find at some other restaurants, given how small TwentyTwenty is, you definitely have quite a few options. We decided to go all out with a three course meal. I ordered the sweet potato soup as a starter and went with the sea bass vermicelli as my main course.
Pre appetizer we were served bread and house made butter. OMG. The butter flavor changes daily (and there may even be more than one flavor circulating the same night) and I am so happy I came on the night when the butter flavor was «grilled cheese and tomato soup». This butter is dangerous. If I were going to eat only butter forever, this would be it. The flavor was there and the butter was rich and creamy. I loved it on the pumpernickel bread especially. We were also served an amuse bouche which was just a small bite of pulled pork with sweet potato and a sauce. Being a pescatarian I am sorry to admit I did not eat this one, but my boyfriend was more than happy to indulge in two, and the presentation was beautiful.
My sweet potato soup was served and it was everything I was hoping it would be. Rich and buttery with the perfect balance of sweet from the potato and salty from the chermoula. I was happy I saved a few pieces of bread from the bread basket to go along with my soup. The serving was quite generous. My boyfriend immensely enjoyed his pork belly appetizer (and just in general the amount of pork he was getting, as I don’t cook it at home lol).
The meal was well paced and we were able to chat a little and enjoy a few more sips of wine before the main course was served. Oh wait, but first a pallet cleanser. We were served a small scoop of sorbet and challenged to guess the five flavors. I think we were close on one of the flavors… so no where near a correct guess, but it was refreshing and fun. Next the entrée arrived. I loved the sea bass vermicelli bowl. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the broth had a nice spicy kick to it. My boyfriend opted for the lamb which he gobbled up noting how amazing it was between bites. The lamb was served with a rosemary gnocchi that I did try a bite of, and it was obviously home made and perfectly cooked. The waiter was kind enough to give us a to go container for the lamb chop bones (Rita at home likes to eat five star too).
I had planned on splitting a dessert because I was full, and I’m just not all that big on sweets… but my boyfriend and I couldn’t agree on one, so two it was. I ordered the peppermint patty which was a rich flourless chocolate cake with mint cream (much creamier than what is found inside the candy) and fresh fruit. My boyfriend went with the sticky toffee pudding and that disappeared quite quickly… I stole a bite and really enjoyed the glaze.
I’m so glad I got to try TwentyTwenty Grille. The food is upscale, but the atmosphere is comfortable and not too stuffy. My ONLY trepidation in returning would be my lifestyle. As a pescatarian I might be afraid that I wouldn’t be able to find something on the menu I could eat, and as for being vegetarian friendly I would say it is probably not, then again I didn’t discus this with Ron or Rhonda, and they are very accommodating in general, so I’m sure dietary restrictions can be worked out.

Five stars all the way! Intimate, modern, sophisticated and spectacular can sum up my dining experience at TwentyTwenty. I was fortunate to attend an UYE hosted by Marc «Max», I had only heard heard about TwentyTwenty previously from one other friend who had also raved about it. The restaurant is hidden in the Royal Palm Place Plaza.
The restaurant seats 20 people in the inside and 20 in the outside. Our host Marc wanted to ensure our dining experience wasn’t interrupted, he booked the entire indoor dining room for our party and even hired a security guard to stay guard of the front door to ensure that people who didn’t belong to our party would stay out. Marc gave us a quick introduction to the restaurant followed by an introduction to the owners Chefs Ron and Rhonda Weisheit. Rhonda gave us a quick introduction and informed us that they had just changed the menu for fall and we would be the firsts to try their new menu. They use locally grown, farm raised ingredients and the quality is quite evident.
The Wine menu is very well thought after, I ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir and our table waswas served warm bread with homemade butter which they make in house, that night they had a banana-​butter concoction, it was different but very good. All tables were then treated to an Amuse Bouche of braised short rib over a sweet potato purée, it was delicious and it got my taste buds excited about what was yet to come. Appetizers where then ordered and looked delicious, I didn’t order an appetizer because I had a big lunch and wanted to enjoy my entrée, however there were several appetizers I would love to try next time like the Toy Butter Lettuce (Maple Bacon, Local Tomatoes, Avocado, Tasmanian Blue Cheese Dressing) or the Smoked Duroc Pork Belly (Crispy Green Tomato, Fried Bread and Butter Pickle, Horseradish/​Roasted Tomato Aioli).
After the appetizers we were then treated to a second Amuse Bouche of homemade sorbet, we enjoyed it very much, it was delicious and had a strong rosemary taste to it that we could all agree on that it was rosemary, something I would have never expected to taste in a Sorbet, we also tried guessing the other flavors but couldn’t quiet get it, turned out to be grape and something else, they change up the flavors nightly.
For my entrée I ordered the Smoked Pastrami Spiced Skirt Steak (Duck Fat Fingerling Gratan, Roasted Baby Beets, Crispy Okra), it was amazing. The crispy okra was cooked to perfection, the roasted beets bursted with flavor, and the skirt steak was cooked to a medium rare perfection through out, seared on the outside and the best medium rare temperature perfectly throughout the entire inside, very impressive. Everyone at my table was extremely impressed by the quality and succulence.
After such a memorable dinner I had to try dessert but I opted to take it to go as I was stuffed, I I ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, I took a bite once I got home, and it was so delicious I ate it all standing at my kitchen, the golden raisins, Orange Zest, Toffee Sauce, Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise was absolutely delicious, I should have ordered two because I couldn’t get enough of this sweet treat.
Dining at TwentyTwenty is truly and experience, the Chef’s passion for food come through in the intricate flavors, and the creativity doesn’t stop at ingredients and flavors but continues through the artful presentation to delight all your senses. The menu is on the expensive side, but the dining experience and uniqueness of the ambiance, preparation and quality of the food speaks for itself to offer a truly unique dining experience that will be truly memorable.
Marc — Thank you for putting this UYE together, a truly memorable night with great friends and amazing food.
Chef Ron and Rhonda — Thank you for hosting us and treating us to a divine dining experience.

If you know me at all, then you know that I am not easily impressed. It takes a lot to «WOW» me, and last night I was «WOWED». The owners, Ron and Rhonda Weisheit are not only passionate about preparing their delicious creations but they are equally as passionate about satisfying their dinner guests.
Only seating twenty people inside and twenty outside makes this a truly intimate restaurant. Eating here is a dining experience. You don’t come here to «grab a quick bite» but rather to enjoy a very special meal prepared with a lot of love and passion from Chefs Ron and Rhonda. Specializing in «unique modern cuisine» with a heavy emphasis on «modern food art», the chefs use locally grown, farm raised ingredients. You actually can taste the love as you eat your dinner. Is it possible to have a crush on a restaurant? If so, then I have a huge crush on ²⁰⁄₂₀.
We were treated to a tray of warm bread with homemade butter. Not only is the butter made in house on a daily basis but each day they make a different flavor. Last night the flavor was banana something. I don’t remember the exact name, but I do remember how delicious this spread was. In all honesty, the butter didn’t need any bread, it was just that good.
We were treated to an Amuse Bouche of braised short rib over a sweet potato purée that was amazing and is something that I would order if it were to ever become a menu item. I ordered the House Smoked Seafood Sausage ($ 16) as my appetizer. No sausage involved, just lots of fresh seafood shaped to look like sausage and it was served with that delicious sweet potato purée, apricot mango preserve and a Thai Chili Pesto Sauce that had quite a kick to it. Absolutely wonderful flavors that all blended nicely together.
We were then treated to a second Amuse Bouche of homemade sorbet. We had fun trying to guess the flavors. Each sorbet has four ingredients and I forgot all four, but three of them were: rosemary, white grape and banana. The sorbet was cold and delicious. Like the butter, the sorbet is made in house and changes nightly.
For my main dish, I ordered the Silver Oak Brined Rack of Lamb ($ 38). The lamb was brined with cabernet and served over a peppered lamb reduction that was amazing. The lamb was lean and tender and simply the best lamb I have ever had. Period. Rosemary gnocchi and balsamic glazed tomatoes were also on my plate, and they were good too, especially the gnocchi. However, the rack of lamb was definitely the star of the show. If your a lamb lover, do yourself a favor and order it. You can thank me later but for now, just make a reservation and go enjoy this dish for yourself.
I was so full I couldn’t eat another bite. So I ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake ($ 10) to take home and enjoy the next day. But lets be honest, I was home less than thirty minutes before I devoured it. I never had this dessert before so I have nothing to compare it against, but it was sinfully delicious. It had both a Toffee Sauce and a Grand Marnier Sauce that were out of this world good. Since I was home, I felt no shame using my finger to get every last drop out of the container. If I can change one thing about this dessert it would be to increase the portion size. Do not even think about sharing this with anyone, order your own and savor every bite. I don’t know if it was just my hormones or if I am just losing it, but I was so sad when I realized that I just had my last bite. I really want more and I want it bad.
The prices are high but not nearly as high as some other local restaurants where the food is good but not great. Twenty Twenty is the perfect restaurant to bring someone special. The ultimate date night.
Thank you Marc and Dennis for hosting such an incredible dinner party.

We found our way to this somewhat secluded restaurant because a friend of ours was outside having a smoke. Never let it be said that cigarettes don’t help people. The Twenty Twenty Grille is in a beautifully intimate locale in the Royal Palm area of Boca Raton.
We started our meal with the Charcuterie platter which is sort of like a version of antipasto with various sliced meats, bread, and smoked cheese – simply delicious. At the same time we started our bottle of Riesling and we were presented with a bowl of fabulous breads of many colors with a butter containing banana and spiced rum. This was also fantastic.
Next came the main course. I had the rack of lamb. I don’t usually order this but it sounded great and it was. It came with small tomatoes and gnocchi. I truly enjoyed this dish.
It was a wonderful meal with wonderful friends in a gorgeous restaurant.

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Listed in Restaurants I’ve Found Because Of Unilocal,5 Stars
I went to an intimate dinner party at this lovely little restaurant. Unilocaler Marc AKA Max did a wonderful job putting this together. He thought of everything. The restaurant seats twenty people inside and twenty outside. Marc booked the entire inside space and hired a security guard to be sure that nobody crashed the party, and that his guests felt safe. He spoke to every guest and made everyone feel welcome. Marc you missed your calling. You would have been a terrific event planner.
The restaurant changes their menu periodically. We were the first guests that got to try the restaurant’s new fall menu. Everything I ordered was delicious. The flavors were complex, the presentations were beautiful. We started with a basket of warm bread and a little plate of flavored butter. The butter flavor of the day was spiced rum chocolate banana. I ate so much bread and butter that I’m surprised I had room for anything else.
We started with an amuse-​bouche of braised short rib over sweet potato purée. It was exquisite. I wanted more. I hope they’ll put that on their menu as an entrée. So good.
For our appetizer Clyde and I got the Charcuterie Platter. It contained house cured hams, salami, and cheese with condiments and little rounds of toast. The meats were very tender and flavorful. After our appetizer we were treated to homemade sorbet. That was a refreshing and flavorful surprise.
I ordered the pan roasted chicken breast for my entrée. The dish was served in a nice sauce and included chicken, bacon, a small piece of corn on the cob, and tomato polenta. It was absolutely delicious.
Clyde had the New Zealand lamb rack. He said he was very happy with his choice. I tasted it and it was delicious.
For our drinks we ordered a bottle of Riesling. The wine was perfect, slightly sweet but not overpowering. Lucky us, the wine was half price for this special occasion. Like I said, Marc thought of everything.
Ron and Rhonda are the owners. Ron is a great chef and Rhonda did a wonderful job making us feel special. She answered all my questions and described the fall food and wine selections on the menu. She helped us decide to order the Charcuterie platter for our appetizer, which she said was perfect for two people. It was a good choice and we enjoyed it. Rhonda also told us that Marc is one of her favorite customers and that Unilocal has been very important to the success of the restaurant.
It was a five star evening. The food was delicious, I loved the wine, and the service was perfect. I’m looking forward to going back.
TwentyTwenty Grille — Boca Raton, FL, United States