The Ben, Autograph Collection places a hotel, ground-floor restaurant and rooftop dining destination beside the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront. Proper Grit and Spruzzo give visitors two different ways to use the property, from breakfast or dinner downstairs to drinks with a view above.
About The Ben
The hotel is at 251 North Narcissus Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, overlooking Palm Harbor Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway. Marriott’s hotel page lists a rooftop pool, fitness center and meeting facilities. Its rooms and suites provide a downtown base rather than a beachfront stay.
Bars & Restaurants
Proper Grit
Proper Grit is the ground-floor restaurant, serving American cooking from breakfast through dinner. The hotel also lists afternoon tea on Friday–Sunday and Byrdie’s Coffee Bar for an earlier, simpler stop. Use The Ben’s dining page for current menus and bookings.
Spruzzo
Spruzzo is the rooftop restaurant and lounge, with Mediterranean-inspired food, cocktails and views toward the marina and Palm Beach island. The hotel welcomes outside visitors to the lounge; access to the rooftop pool is a separate matter.
| Venue or service | Hotel website’s published hours |
|---|---|
| Byrdie’s Coffee Bar | Daily, 6 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Proper Grit breakfast | Monday–Friday 7–11 a.m.; weekends 7–11:30 a.m. |
| Proper Grit dinner | Sunday–Thursday 5–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 5–10 p.m. |
| Afternoon tea | Friday–Sunday, 2–5 p.m. |
| Spruzzo | Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–midnight |
Rooftop Pool & Planning Your Visit
The hotel’s rooftop guidance says the pool is reserved for hotel guests. Do not assume a restaurant table or a drink at Spruzzo includes swimming access. Ask about cabana booking terms if that is part of your visit.
The hotel’s own website and Marriott’s dining page show different closing times for some services. The table above follows the hotel website as checked November 1, 2026; confirm the final food order and closing time for your date at (561) 655-4001. For a weekend rooftop meal, book ahead and ask about private events that might affect the space.
