Mermaid den

Palm House Dining Room (Palm Beach)

GETAWAYS • Palm Beach

I arrived to dinner at Palm Beach’s newest hotel, Palm House, in the mood to indulge. The restaurant there, known simply as the Dining Room, is helmed by chef Jerry Ayala, once an apprentice to legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

The spacious room is as understated as its name: plush turquoise banquettes and light oak finishes don’t immed…