Palmas is always a great time! We don't have a ton of dancing clubs in Columbus but this is one of them. The DJ is usually pretty good, security, and bartenders are all nice as well. It's not a huge space so it can get really crowded and very very hot. The thing with Palmas is that it doesn't start to get busy until around midnight so if you get there any earlier, there won't be many people and not a ton of people dancing. read more

Hey hey hey! Play that funky Merengue DJ! This place is so cute and very needed in the area of downtown. Take me to The Tropical Oasis please! Palmas is taking us to another place as we enjoy fancy cocktails and delicious appetizers or the grand opening night! I came in thr space to see tons of smiles and lots of great music and plenty of space to dance! We need more of these places close to downtown because people tend to migrate out to find fun and there was a myriad of different age groups and backgrounds to be seen here. Which is great to see so everyone felt comfortable. Me and my friends got the enjoy the queso chorizo and chips and some queso Fritos bush with piping hot and delicious. They have menus for both meals and cocktails so look for both. There's also a beautiful green wall to do pictures. I think this place is going to fit in just fine. Five stars for exceeding my expectations. read more

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IMPRESSED!! wow this food was so good. I ordered delivery so I can't speak on the atmosphere but the food was great. Had a BYO chicken burrito and the paella rice. Super flavorful and filling. Great prices too. I'll be making this a regular stop. read more

Palma’s Tropical Escape - Build your own burrito and paella rice - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I wanted to try something different and landed on Palmas. There were a lot of good options here, but I ended up ordering a burrito. I also ordered some fried plantains, an order of guacamole, churros, and their gluten-free little cornmeal macarons (the latter individually wrapped to respect those with strong gluten allergies). When it arrived (ordered via UberEats) I was amazed by the size and quantity of the food. The burrito was massive! I was quite hungry when I ordered it but couldn't eat more than half of it (had it the next day, talk about cost-efficient). The fried plantains also had my heat. Simple, not too greasy, tasty, and still warm when I received them. The churros were also great, I love the chocolate and lèche dips they had for them. Just crispy enough on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The gluten-free macarons were also sweet and tasty. The only complaint I have on the order was that there were no chips included in the guacamole order. I was a little confused on that because their picture included chips but the description didn't, but there was no option to purchase chips separately either. That's the one drawback, but honestly it's so small in comparison to how tasty everything else was. I can't wait to go back. read more

Palma’s Tropical Escape - Burrito - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Discovered this gem during restaurant week because the menu looked amazing and I was not disappointed! I absolutely love South American cuisine and there is a big lack of it in Columbus. Look no further than Palma's! The atmosphere was so welcoming, laid back, and unique. A mixture of actual dining tables and spaces for relaxing and just grabbing a drink. Amazing vibe with the cultural decorations and music playing. I started with a mojito as my cocktail which was perfectly made. I chose the chicken and cheese empanada as my appetizer and it was SO good- crispy gooey fried goodness. My main dish was chimichurri pork ribs with a side of paella rice- the ribs were packed with flavor and so much meat on the bone! I thought the rice was a bit bland but sauces were provided that kicked up the flavor. I also ordered a side of fried plantains because those are my favorite dish at South American places. They were authentic and tasty. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking to try a new type of cuisine, experience a fun and unique atmosphere, and/or find an escape from the basic city bars! read more

I ordered takeout from a third party for lunch so I didn't get to scope out the awesome decor, but I did get a tasting of their menu! The Good: the prices. The food is decent quality and the prices are almost too good to be true. Empanadas were $3.50 each and it felt like they were made to order. Mine was expertly fried and stuffed with the perfect amount of ingredients. I highly recommend them. The portions are also huge. I got a side salad and it was gigantic, felt like a full-sized salad to me. The $5 lunch special paella was also enormous. The sauces are super flavorful and fresh. The bad: the paella wasn't exactly paella. In my book, it was more like Spanish rice with toppings. I know you might say "but isn't that what paella is?" And my answer is no. I had also ordered the veggie, but it came with ground beef and chicken on top. All in all, decent food, great value, and a nice assortment of choices. I'll definitely give them another try and experience some other items on their menu. read more

I got a sneak peak of Palma's - ok, technically a stripped down version - tomato, tomatoe, set to open in February 2020, for a Luau event put on by Aloha Aina (local food truck in town). I like the bright green sign out from - completely fits their style, and it catches your eye walking along High Street downtown. So here's the lowdown: Omar, owner extraordinaire of Barriluco food truck and, more recently, brick and mortar spot in Lynn Alley, ownes both store-front spaces. So, Parma's is also Omar's to claim (PS: if you haven't met Omar over the many years he's been developing a name in the Columbus area, you are COMPLETEEYL missing out! His story of making it to Columbus via Central America and workinng his ass off to provide for his family will leave a smille on your heart!). Set to be a cocktail lounge, the advertising has been minimal, so I can't divulge anymore; that's all I've gathered so far. Anywho, right now there's not too much to see - yet. The bar is ready to go, sits to the right as you walk in, so you'll be able to grab a cocktail and relax. I tried a Mai Tai, and it was a bit on the tooo sweet side for me, but my friend liked the taste. Being just a cocktail space, it was nice to have Aloha Aina's food to satisfy hungry tummies. Perhaps they will have food pop-ups on weekends, who knows. I do know Omar has an impressive business mind, and a huge love for his surround community! read more

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This is a cute tucked away restaurant. First you enter and there is a nice bar area then you head to the back where you can order food. I got the Chicken Empanada($4) The Beef Empanada($4) the Plantains($4) and the Paella($6.50). The food was delicious. I think the Plantains were my favorite! The staff was very nice and the place was clean. I will definitely be back. read more

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Great location, we REALLY need some cool places farther than the short north on high street. Sad to say I was really underwhelmed by Palma's but we were there within 2 weeks of opening. I would 100% say check it out, we definitely will again but overall it was meh. read more

Palma’s Tropical Escape - Margarita - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Checked out this place last night after seeing it advertised on social media. There were a decent amount of people already there by 10pm. My friends and I walked in a decided to get a drink. Myself and a friend both got the paloma and our other friend got the mojito. It took a little while to get our drinks, not sure what all goes into it. The paloma itself was very sweet compared to others I'd had in the past. I was anticipating better to be honest. My friend who got the mojito enjoyed his. The overall vibe was nice, different than the short north bars I typically frequent. Mostly Latin music, very danceable. Overall I think this place is probably still working out the kinks. I'd be interested in returning if I here better things from others as time goes on. read more

Palma’s Tropical Escape - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

They recently opened earlier this year and covid got in the way, but I was glad to be able to finally check them out and support! I ordered the paella with grilled veggies and their brunch version came with eggs. When I tell you it was flavorful, it was!!! I cannot wait to go back and order it again! Plus there drinks were so pretty and unique looking. Lastly, they have a beautiful wall right inside that is totally Instagram-able! Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing DJ and very tasty mojito. I hope people catch on to this newest addition to our LGBTQ+ ‍ family. Very welcoming atmosphere. read more

Palma’s Tropical Escape - Inside entrance area - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome Plátanos and sauce! Amazing South American style PAELLA, definitely different than Authentic Paella Valenciana but just as good . Didn't care for the fish tacos and the beef taco was ok . Beans pretty good read more

Very small space with poor customer service and music system. Extremely Loud music with too many cheap speakers in such a tiny place which is outside the allowed decibel range. Did a decibel Test last night and can prove the same. Hope the city and the management investigates this serious issue to avoid customers getting into hearing issues. Just to make money pls don't play with peoples health. read more

Our private event was a blast -- great venue, excellent and authentic food, and wonderful service. Omar and the Palma's team made it carefree, high energy, easy, and fun. I highly recommend for your next event. read more

We stumbled into the soft opening here after a CBJ game and were super impressed. Cocktails were delicious and Tim and Omar took great care of us. Will absolutely be back to this tropical oasis! read more

Great atmosphere!! Best Latin Nightclub in downtown Columbus!!...Great place always gets really packed after 12 amazing music....bottle service/vip section totally worth it. read more

I feel like I walk into Miami or Puerto Rico when the music is playing. The night life scenery really transports you to a night in another part of the world. I've also become close to the staff and I feel like family to them! I'm so glad I found this place. read more

It's Friday night. It says "open" on Yelp and their website. When we got there, it was locked! A lady came in the door, just shouted "no, we're close" and promptly turned off the lights inside. How rude! read more

Con: They had cover charge of $7 but didn't say that on their homepage. It was very small and the music choice wasn't too good. Pro: Drink was pretty good. Cute atmosphere I would visit them again if they have no cover charge and have better music.... read more

This bar was definitely fun and the staff made it memorable but there are several flaws that I think really bring down the bar as a whole. The drinks were seriously over priced and not good at all and the decorations look like they came from party city so overall it was visually boring. read more

I visited Palmas this weekend and loved the music and atmosphere! Excited to see what they continue to create as this business continues to grow and finds its niche. Will definitely be back again read more

Omg exactly what I have been looking for I was there last Friday it was more than fun the food was delicious I had the steak dinner for $15 and my boyfriend had tacos and said those were by far the best tacos he had in a while. The music from Dj negro was awesome best Domi Dj in Columbus. It was a blast can't wait to go back! Owner is so sweet and fun. read more

Such a great atmosphere. I'd suggest coming in shirt sleeve & or shorts, because this place definitely will make you want to dance! Service was quick and so friendly! read more

Great location with friendly employees and a very welcoming environment. Loved the brunch with the queens. Would love to come to another brunch with queens! read more

This is my FAVORITE bar/restaurant in Columbus. I feel like royalty when I come here. The bartenders are ALL so nice: Jenny, Kaylee, Shy and Terry are exceptional. The owner, Omar, ALWAYS welcomes me as soon as I walk in the door. The food here is BEYOND GOOD. Try Jenny's mojito, they're so good. I highly suggest the loaded sampler, which will blow your mind! I can't praise the atmosphere of this place enough. It's a true experience. My favorite Friday night spot :) read more

We came here hoping for a fun themed bar that served good cocktails. Unfortunately, the bar is very underwhelming in terms of decor. The opening wall is beautiful, but after that the rest of the bar is almost vacant. The cocktails my friend and I had were extremely underwhelming. They tasted similar to what I would mix up during college, but for a very steep price. read more