Dining at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach: Swifty’s, Pink Paradise Café and bars
Dining at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach centers on Swifty’s for sit-down meals (breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner) and the Pink Paradise Café for coffee, pastries and light daytime bites. A poolside bar and The Living Room cocktail area handle drinks and casual evenings with regular events like trivia, live music and bingo.
In this guide
- Overview: where to eat and drink on property
- Swifty’s — full meals, service and practical notes
- Pink Paradise Café — coffee, pastries and grab-and-go
- Bars, evening entertainment and poolside service
- Pool, beach butler and how dining ties into beach days
- Practical tips: reservations, dietary needs and families
Overview: where to eat and drink on property
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach offers three primary on-site food-and-drink outlets: Swifty’s (the signature restaurant), Pink Paradise Café (coffee and light fare), and The Living Room cocktail bar, plus a poolside/outdoor bar that serves guests by the pool.
Meals are à la carte; the property is not an all-inclusive resort. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar service are available across these venues at differing hours, and some poolside or beach delivery services are offered through hotel staff.
- Swifty’s — full-service American restaurant (breakfast, lunch/brunch, dinner; reservations recommended)
- Pink Paradise Café — espresso, pastries, salads, sandwiches and grab-and-go (walk-ins welcome)
- The Living Room — cocktails and light bites, afternoon–evening seating with live music
- Poolside bar — drinks and food delivered to pool chairs; beach butler delivers to the sand
| Venue | Primary focus | Typical hours (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Swifty’s | Breakfast, lunch/brunch, dinner | Breakfast 7:00am–11:00am; Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00am–3:00pm; Brunch Sat–Sun 11:00am–3:00pm; Dinner 5:00pm–9:30pm |
| Pink Paradise Café | Espresso, pastries, salads, sandwiches (grab-and-go) | Daily 7:00am–3:00pm |
| The Living Room / Poolside bar | Cocktails, coffee, light bites, pool/bar service | The Living Room typically opens around 3:00pm (evening hours vary) |
Swifty’s — full meals, service and practical notes
Swifty’s is The Colony’s signature restaurant for breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner, serving Contemporary American dishes with a Palm Beach influence. It offers indoor seating and poolside/al fresco seating near the pool.
Reservations are recommended for Swifty’s, especially for dinner or weekend brunch. The restaurant follows a Resort Casual dress code.
- Hours: breakfast 7:00am–11:00am; lunch Mon–Fri 11:00am–3:00pm; weekend brunch 11:00am–3:00pm; dinner nightly 5:00pm–9:30pm
- Reservations: recommended; Swifty’s can be contacted directly (contact details are available through the hotel)
- Family-friendly: Swifty’s welcomes guests of all ages
| Need to know | Details |
|---|---|
| Dress code | Resort Casual |
| Payment | Major cards accepted (AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa listed by some sources) |
| Entertainment | Monday trivia nights and live music at times |
Pink Paradise Café — coffee, pastries and grab-and-go
Pink Paradise Café serves premium European-style espresso drinks, pastries, salads, sandwiches, soups and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options. It’s the best choice for early risers and casual daytime bites.
No reservation is needed at Pink Paradise Café; it accepts walk-ins and is useful when you want a quick coffee before walking Worth Avenue or heading to the beach.
- Hours: daily 7:00am–3:00pm
- Good for: espresso, pastries, light salads and sandwiches, grab-and-go items
- Seating: quick-service café seating; convenient for beach or shopping departures
| Best uses | When to visit |
|---|---|
| Morning coffee and pastry | Early mornings (opens at 7:00am) |
| Quick lunch or take-away | Late morning–early afternoon before 3:00pm |
| No reservations | Walk-ins welcome |
Bars, evening entertainment and poolside service
The Living Room serves cocktails and light bites and typically opens in the mid-afternoon into evening hours. The hotel also has a poolside bar adjacent to Swifty’s for drinks and poolside food delivery.
The Colony runs recurring entertainment (examples listed by the property and third-party sources include live music, weekly trivia nights and bingo). If a particular night’s entertainment is important to your trip, check schedules with the hotel.
- The Living Room — cocktails, coffee service and conversational seating; often hosts evening music
- Poolside bar — orders can be delivered to loungers; poolside seating is available
- Events — trivia, live music and weekly bingo are among regularly advertised activities
| Service | When & what |
|---|---|
| The Living Room | Afternoon–evening cocktails; sometimes live guitar or music |
| Poolside bar | Daytime drinks and snacks; pool delivery available |
Pool, beach butler and how dining ties into beach days
The hotel operates multiple outdoor pools, and the poolside bar serves guests lounging poolside. A Beach Butler service is available to set up chairs, towels and umbrellas on the sand and deliver food and drinks to the beach.
The hotel also offers a free beach shuttle for guests headed to the private beach area, which can be a convenient way to combine a beach day with on-site dining and drink delivery.
- Pool dining: order from Swifty’s or the poolside bar for delivery to loungers
- Beach Butler: sets up chairs, towels and umbrellas and can deliver food/drinks to the beach
- Beach shuttle: complimentary shuttle runs between hotel and beach areas
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Poolside bar delivery | Food and drinks to pool loungers |
| Beach Butler | Setup of beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and delivery of food/drinks |
| Beach shuttle | Complimentary transport to the beach (check daily schedule with front desk) |
Practical tips: reservations, dietary needs and families
Make reservations for Swifty’s when possible (dinner and weekend brunch are busiest). Pink Paradise Café accepts walk-ins and suits quick departures. For events or larger groups, contact the hotel’s event team to learn about private dining options in spaces like the Coral Ballroom or the Florida Room.
The Colony lists vegetarian and vegan options across its dining venues. The hotel is family-friendly — children are welcome at Swifty’s and the café — and babysitting/childcare is available for a surcharge if needed.
- Reserve Swifty’s for dinner or weekend brunch to avoid wait times
- Ask staff about vegetarian/vegan options and allergy accommodations when ordering
- For private events or wedding dining, inquire about Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn or Florida Room capacities
| If you need | Do this |
|---|---|
| Dietary accommodations | Notify your server or call ahead to ask about vegetarian/vegan or allergy needs |
| Group dining or private event | Contact the hotel events team; Coral Ballroom and Lawn are commonly used |
| Quick coffee or takeaway | Use Pink Paradise Café (walk-ins welcome) |
