The Palm Houston – Downtown

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   Kevin

   Houston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   perfect christmas eve dinner; excellent food and great service by Damond.
   

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   Cary

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great waiter and staff. Always come on Christmas Eve
   

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   Alissandra

   Houston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday and had a mixed experience, though there were plenty of highlights. Tony from the restaurant was incredibly helpful beforehand, ensuring my party of 20 could sit together without needing a private room (since everyone was paying their own way). On the day, I arrived 20 minutes early to set up, and parking was free since it was Sunday. Inside, a live pianist and singer created a beautiful atmosphere, which we loved—though she couldn’t accommodate our Prince song request. Our server, Damond, was attentive, starting us off with cocktails. Unfortunately, only 9 of the 14 expected guests showed up, but we ordered drinks and appetizers to make up for the smaller party. We had the brunch menu (my reservation was at 12:30 PM), and the appetizers were a decent size. I highly recommend the onion rings—they were massive, with only 4 or 5 per order but absolutely delicious! Everyone also loved the Wagyu burgers and donuts. The restaurant refrigerated my mom’s birthday cake until dessert, and when she asked for ice cream, Tony brought some just for her (I believe it was comped, which was such a sweet touch). Damon and Tony were very attentive to everyone’s needs. The main downside was the slow service—bread, appetizers, and entrees all took a long time to come out. My dish, the “Not So Basic Breakfast,” was underwhelming (pancakes weren’t great unless you like ricotta), though the potatoes were amazing. Despite the delays, the drinks (especially the mules), the atmosphere, and the extra care for my mom’s birthday made the experience memorable.
   

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   Brenda

   Dallas

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Palm is a great place to celebrate! We had a delicious and enjoyable anniversary dinner.
   

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   Todd

   Houston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great evening and enjoyed our family gathering for our daughters birthday! Jan B. was an amazing server and took great care of us! Thanks Jan for the setup and finish to a great night!! Todd S.
   

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   WilliamM

   Houston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was outstanding including the service, the ambience, the attention to detail, and especially the food. Four different meals including appetizers, drinks, main dish, and dessert - all were excellent.
   

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   Alex

   Houston

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful service from Andrew! The bread basket and steak were highlights. Otherwise, fairly average.
   

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   Alfred

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service from start to finish. Logan was a great host.
   

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   Brandon

   Houston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Totally awesome date night experience. The happy hour in the lounge seemed to be where all the action was. We will check that out next time. Drinks and service were outstanding. Apps were good. Steak and risotto could have been a little better but overall awesome experience.
   

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    Carissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a fabulous meal, loved all the options and the margaritas were amazing. The only issue was parking, but we found a lot close by.
    

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