I chose the Palm for a Culinaria Restaurant week meal. I love their variety of menu choices and the opportunity to try new menu items. I had the field greens with a wonderfully flavorful vinaigrette dressing. I also tasted the meatballs which were deliciously flavorful as well. For my second course I had the filet with a side of whipped potatoes. My steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I chose the tiramisu for desert, I think it was my favorite part of the meal. Dessert was a lovely light completion to my meal with such wonderful flavor and presentation. As always, the service was top notch, our server Ariana was very personable and attentive. Each visit the Palm is sure to bring consistently good food, drinks and service. It's a classic for downtown dining for sure! read more

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Amazing service, Amy is an amazing bartender. Manager with accent was also so nice to talk to. Anrianna, maybe. Will be back read more

We chose The Palm to celebrate our anniversary, and the entire evening felt special from the moment we arrived. The ambience set the tone right away; warm lighting, classic steakhouse elegance, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere that made it feel both celebratory and relaxed. It was the perfect setting for a special night. We started at the bar with drinks: The Palm Old Fashioned for my husband and a Lemon Drop for me, and also enjoyed a glass of Malbec. Everything was balanced and well crafted, a perfect way to begin the evening. For appetizers we ordered the Tuna Crudo and the Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio. The carpaccio truly melted in our mouths and was one of those dishes you pause for a moment to savor. The Lobster Bisque followed, beautifully presented and rich in flavor -- comforting yet refined. For the main course we decided to share the Osso Bucco. It's a dish that can be difficult to execute well, but they absolutely nailed it. The meat was incredibly tender, soft, and full of flavor -- the kind of dish you keep talking about long after the meal. What really elevated the night, though, was the service. Tito, our bartender, Our host, truly made our evening and helped make our anniversary celebration memorable. Jarvis, our main server, was attentive, warm, and made sure everything flowed perfectly throughout the night. Great food, beautiful ambience, and genuine hospitality made this a memorable anniversary dinner. The Palm delivered on every level, and we would happily return. read more

The staff made my 60th birthday absolutely unforgettable! They had our table set for 12 with birthday confetti, making it feel so special. Amy, our server, was amazing--friendly, attentive, and truly outstanding. The food was top-notch, and the service was exceptional. A perfect experience from start to finish. 10/10 across the board! read more

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This is by far, is my favorite steakhouse in all of San Antonio and I've tried just about all of them. The old-school New York style service is exceptional. I've never had a bad piece of meat here and the cocktails and sides are amazing. Make sure you save a little bit of room for either the crème brûlée or the tiramisu. I come here for conventions often, and one of our dinners will always be at the palm. read more

Fabulous birthday lunch! Great food, great service by Amy. Wonderful experience overall!

Amy gave wonderful service at the bar will definitely be back. Would recommend the filet with the black pepper corn sauce.

Steak is excellent. Pasta was underwhelming. Service was absolutely above and beyond. read more

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Amy did a fantastic job taking care of us!! This place cares about each customer so much

4.5 stars I used to frequent The Palm back in the day when it was on Santa Monica Blvd in Cali. A friend of mine had a caricature of himself above the bar. While wondering around Downtown San Antonio, I was craving an ice-cold martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. My friend and I happened to pass by this place, so we stopped in. It was a Friday evening and I was surprised that the place was fairly empty, especially the bar. We grabbed two seats and marveled at the abundance of caricatures on the wall. I requested my martini, and it was perfection in a glass. My friend got The Palm Old Fashioned, which was expertly made. We ordered the Calamari Fritto Misto to share. Each piece was perfectly fried and crispy. The addition of peppers & roasted garlic was a nice addition, as was the side of lemon aioli. The ladies behind the par were delightful and attentive, which made our evening more enjoyable. read more

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I cannot figure out why The Palm has such a low review score...We've been here many times and are always so happy with everything about our visits. Last night we went before a show at the Majestic...they were warm and accommodating from the hostesses to the managers. Our server, Natasha, was on it. She was very attentive and her timing was perfect. My husband drinks fast lol and she never let his glass get empty. I saw something I don't think I've ever seen...the manager, Nicole, was walking around constantly checking in on tables and I even saw her picking up some plates...the GM also cruised through checking on tables....wow! The ambiance is intimate and they have candles on every table. They were very busy, but it wasn't too loud. Last year we came on our anniversary and they had happy anniversary confetti on the table. So don't hesitate to celebrate your special occasions with them! Our food was delicious! We were eating lightly, didn't get a main entree. We had the crab cake appetizer, lobster bisque and wedge salad. The crab and lobster are fresh...the dishes were fantastic! Can't wait to go again! read more

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We visited The Palm after a show at the Majestic Theatre, so an early dinner menu. A beautiful restaurant, very nice ambiance. The food was delicious and our server, Amy, was very attentive. The bar is excellent as well, I had a "Hamiltini" drink special to celebrate the showing of "Hamilton". We also had dessert, the tiramisu was the best I have ever tasted, and a large serving as well (we split the dessert). In addition, The Palm manager visited out table to ask if everything was satisfactory, a nice gesture. Overall a top-tier restaurant, with great kitchen, service and bar, highly recommend this place.. read more

This is our favorite "go-to" place whenever we catch a show at the Majestic. Jarvis always serves us and does a phenomenal job! The menu has a nice variety, and the wine list is exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

Ask for Jarvis. Excellent service and food. He was helpful without being overbearing and timed courses well. read more

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Downtown for an appointment that finished at 5 o'clock and not wanting to sit in traffic for my cross-town trip home, I decided to come to the Palm for a happy hour drink to wait it out and glad I did. When I walk in, I was the only the person in the restaurant, so I took a seat at the bar and was greeted by the friendliest bartender named Frajana. She gave me the happy hour menu which has some really great prices and game me some recommendations for appetizers. So, I start with a margarita on the rocks and order the steakhouse bacon blt as an appetizer. The margarita she made was excellent and it didn't last long so I decided to try the Moscow mule next. Since I was the only customer, Frajana indulged me with some pleasant conversation on local cuisine options and travel destinations from her home state. When the blt came out I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not served on toast but in two separate bao buns with a special tomato jam and pickled veggies on the side. This is not what I expected but I love bao buns and this blt was awesome. The bacon had a smokiness and a sweet glaze to it that was just made for a great flavor profile. The contrast of the pickled veggies with the sweetness of the bacon and the tomato jam made for a delicious bite that I will not soon forget. Washing it down with perfectly made Moscow mule just made it that much better. Thanks again to Frajana for the recommendation. At this point a second customer walks in and she sits at the end of the bar by herself, so we invite her to join us since she was from out of town. Frajana takes her to go order and while we're all there we all strike up a conversation that went on for a good 30 minutes just us three. Finally, I order an Old Fashioned with Frajana's special recipe and of course it is delicious as advertised. So, overall, what I expected to be a 30-minute stop off turned out to be a very pleasant 2-hour adventure where I had some great food, drinks and made two new friends. I have to say it was a good day. Thanks to Frajana and the staff at The Palm and our friend from Houston for their kindness. I will be back in two weeks for dinner before the show at the Majestic. read more

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I ate here as part of a coordinated group event following a conference and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. It's spacious, wasn't busy the evening of our visit, and was just around the corner from our hotel. We were promptly seated in their open dining area with large tables that allowed better socializing among our group compared to booths, and didn't get very loud. The night prior at another restaurant, we were elbow to elbow trying to shout over everyone else in the restaurant to be heard. The Palm was very nice and relaxing. I ordered the Blood Orange Margarita that was very tasty, and the 6 oz steak with asparagus. The steak was flavorful and cooked to perfection. A little pricy for my expectations but the food, ambience, and service were on point to make it a worthwhile treat. The restaurant is decorated with images of patrons and celebrities that have visited. There's a lot to see and enjoy in this piece of history. read more

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The Palm is interesting. I liked the swanky, old-fashioned vibes, but the TVs above the bar distracted from the candlelight on the white-clothed tables and the pretty booths. The faces of "celebrities" painted on the walls were also interesting--we sat next to Tom Hanks and Judith Zaffirini. Service was VERY SLOW! We had reservations for 5:15, but had to RUN to our seats at the Majestic show (directly across the street) that started at 7:30 (they were closing the doors!). Many tables around us came and went while we waited. It was still Restaurant Week, but we had to ask for that special menu. Unlike some venues, the Restaurant Week menu is actually a deal here. I got a salad, steak, mashed potatoes, and dessert for $55 (not including tax and tip). There were a lot of optional upcharges on that menu: $10 extra if you chose cheesecake for dessert. Many things on the menu cost way more. You could come for drinks and appetizers and spend less. Unfortunately, the meal was not good. The bread basket was excellent; it had four of five different types of bread that were all soft, warm, and tasty. The Caesar salad had hardly any cheese, and the croutons were too large and hard as rocks. The steak was cooked well but so salty I could barely eat it. My friend got the steak, too, and said the same thing. My other friends seemed to like their chicken parm and lobster ravioli. The mashed potatoes were fine. The dessert was a type of cinnamon covered doughnut holes with 3 dipping sauces; it was just ok. I didn't eat it all. The bathroom had one of those toilets that spray the seat with every flush so it was wet when I sat down. I don't feel compelled to go back. read more

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I hadn't been to The Palm in some time, so I stopped into the bar for a cocktail before a Tobin performance and tried the holiday cocktail: Seasons Greetings which has muddled strawberries, Prosecco and vodka - it was very good and included a special surprise in the red envelope (so clever and generous)! Definitely give it a try this holiday season. I also tried a couple bar bite items: the calamari with lemon aioli and the garlic bread with three dipping sauces (the bartender's recommendation). After tasting these bites I actually exclaimed, "these are so good!" I was impressed and will stop in again when I have more time. This restaurant has a romantic, candlelit lighting in the evening and is a great first impression/date night location. read more

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As a select club member with Laundry's, yearly we like to try a different Laundry's restaurant for utilization of our birthday reward and this year, The Palm was selected. Ambiance: It's located right in the heart of Downtown therefore busy streets but they do have Valet. That process was smooth. Inside it was dimly lit with soft music playing in the background. Service: Was ok. No one was rude however, just wasn't overly friendly. It was average. There was a bit of a mixup with the reward however, after the 3rd receipt of corrections, the manager finally assisted to complete the task of getting mine taken care of. Food: I enjoyed the Shrimp Bruno & Shrimp Sauté. I would recommend if asked & the person had never been but, I don't see myself frequently coming at this time. read more

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Sat at the bar. Nick the bartender, recommendations were spot on. Great service and great food. read more

Stopped for lunch during our staycation.. the service we received from Amy was impeccable. She made my husband's birthday special.. sprinkled birthday confetti on the table.. wrote Happy Birthday, with chocolate, on the plate with cheesecake. The ambiance was great. My salad was amazing. The bread was warm and delicious.. it had a variety of breads. The calamari was lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. My husband had the Caesar salad and penne pasta (forgot to take a pic) but really enjoyed it.. I will be back read more

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My boyfriend--now fiancé--planned the most beautiful surprise proposal at this restaurant, and I truly cannot put into words how incredible the experience was. I had no idea what was happening all night, but behind the scenes, Manager Belinda and our amazing server Jarvis were helping make everything absolutely perfect. The level of care, detail, and love they put into this moment was beyond anything I could have imagined. They stayed an hour and a half past closing time--along with the entire restaurant staff--just to make sure everything went smoothly. That kind of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about the heart of this establishment. Belinda and Jarvis went above and beyond in every possible way. If they don't receive recognition or a raise, they truly are not appreciated enough. The food was a 10/10, the service was a 10/10, and the atmosphere was unforgettable. I have never felt so supported, celebrated, and cared for by a restaurant team. We will absolutely be back for our anniversary next year--and many more special moments to come. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. Don't even look at the prices--the experience alone is worth it. Thank you for making one of the most important nights of our lives magical. read more

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Made last minute reservation for a light dinner, arrived @6pm, and got warm welcome greetings and seated with preferred area-- private booth. Inside soothing background music playing with dimmed light, it definitely helps you cool down in a weather like more than 90 F. Ordered the cappuccino and lobsters puréed soup , plus sweet ending dark chocolate cake with white milk topping on the side. For the Cappuccino, the fried cape really added great surprise to it, the raw beef is a little on the dry side, but the sauce helped with it, yum 55tar for it. Ordered the popular lobster soup with high expectation, a bit of salty to me which wiped off other layers of taste , only 3 star to me. The cake presentation is great,(displayed in the photo) unfortunately the dark chocolate part is too sugary , and cake is way too dry, 3 star as well. The service is descent, on the pricy side, great place for a date , special occasion but not with the little kids. read more

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Stopped in for a drink at the bar before going to the Majestic. Crowded but our group got seats. Fun people next to us. I had my fav Side Car. Not as good as the Omni but nice. Great prices on bar food too. read more

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We stopped in at the opening of dinner during the weekday. The restaurant appeared quiet and just a handful of customers at the bar. My husband ordered the steak which was excellent. I ordered the lobster for two. The waiter's removal of the lobster shell presentation was impressive! It was beautiful! However, the lobster failed in taste. It was not flavorful, tender, it wasn't edible. To say the least, not to my liking. The Manager stopped by our table and asked us, "how was everything?" I explained to her although the lobster presentation was very impressive, but the lobster meat was not at all succulent, nor tender. It was extremely chewy, and I wasn't very happy with it. She smiled and brushed me off and walked on by us as if it's a great compliment, and proceeded to walk on without another word. It was just rude and unprofessional to not acknowledging my complaint. read more

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Had a great time. Came on a Wednesday night, very chill relaxing vibe. Amy was our server and she was just so kind and attentive with such radiant energy. Food was good, risotto a little dry. read more

We went to eat at the palm downtown on Houston Street, for my bday and our waiter Jarvis, was very attentive and took care of us. Will be back to celebrate our 10th year anniversary. read more

The food was excellent, just as good as the NYC locations. Even better was the exceptional service. Our server was Frajana she was very pleasant and cordial. All the staff members that were not directly serving us were very attentive and the food recommendations were spot on. If you're not in the nods for steak the linguini and shrimp is fantastic! read more

Amy, Tito and Danielle took such great care of me and my friends at the bar. We ate, we drank and we laughed. Steak and au gratin potatoes did not disappoint. Great place to come to before a show. The pictures on the wall were very unique and fun to look at. read more

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steamed Lobster at market price was $250.00! It was delicious but I could not eat it all at once. read more

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The Palm charges fine dining prices for mediocre food. Do not waste your money eating here, you can do far better for actual steakhouse fine dining at Bohanon's , Capital Grille, or Bob's (or do at least as well as the Palm, for far less money, at Texas Roadhouse). For three decades before The Palm was purchased by Landry's we had been dining there every couple of months, with consistently good experiences. Our first trip there post-pandemic was also our first time there after the takeover by Landry's. That visit was so horrible that we did not go back for five years. We decided to try again on Mother's Day 2026 because my wife wanted broiled lobster (not lobster tail) and we figured that they must have gotten better in those five years or they wouldn't still be in business. We were wrong! We arrived at 6:30 to a nearly empty dining room. Regrettably, we did not take that as a hint to go elsewhere to eat. The bar did not know the ingredients of a cocktail featured on their bar menu. They took an order for a 3-pound lobster (the smallest size on the menu) and came back 15 minutes later to tell us they were out of lobster. Where we were seated we could see what the servers were carrying into the dining room, and they hadn't brought out any lobsters, meaning that they had no lobsters, one of their featured items, at the start of dinner service on Mother's Day! Even worse, they didn't bother to inform their waiters, so they took an order they could not fill. Perhaps being out of lobster saved us from being served an improperly cooked lobster. The lamb, something pre-Landry's Palm always cooked to perfection, was ordered medium rare but came medium. The risotto was almost too salty to eat. The Ceasar salad was mediocre. They still have carrot cake on the dessert menu, but instead of the seven-layer cake from New York that they used to serve, they now serve a five-layer one made in-house and nowhere near as good. We will not try to eat at the Palm again! read more

Old steakhouse that has a nice ambiance. Kinda gave vibes of the hotel from The Shining. Love horror, so liked it. Food was amazing and drinks on point. May be old but definitely timeless and still able to hang with the newer and younger chains read more

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We celebrated a college graduation at the Palm last Saturday evening. There were 19 people in our party. Everything was on point, the cocktails, the apps, and the entrées. Especially great where our servers Alex and Amy. They were extremely professional, very friendly, and quick to take care of our needs, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and highly recommend Amy and Alex. read more

Jarvas was amazing and the food was excellent! Steaks were perfectly cooked! The service was perfect and Jarvas took the time to learn all our names as well as to be sure our orders were correct. This was a perfect atmosphere for a dinner with our customers! read more

The service was top notch! From our hostess Stephanie to our waiter Alex (one of the best servers in recent years). Our steaks were excellent !!! Actually perfect! Alex brought out Executive Chef Michael Arellano! Compliments to the Chef!! read more

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I've seen The Palm while visiting Houston for years but never dined there. Always wanted to try it; the problem was it's competition just a few blocks away. Pappas Brothers Steakhouse is considered by many including Texas Monthly to be THE steakhouse in Texas. They walked back on that claim a bit afterwards and named Perini Ranch the best TEXAS steakhouse. Naming Pappas the best "fine dining" steakhouse instead. Now I'm in San Antonio staying a few nights downtown and it's my chance to finally try it. Yes, I'm aware that the restaurant group has been taken over by Landry's which I loathe. I appreciate a fine dining establishment that's actually open for lunch! Dragged the whole Rooster clan into a big booth and ordered the biggest steak on the menu. Talk about the meat in a few; first try Clams Casino and Clams Oreganata. Hard to find a dish like this off the east coast and I think it's the first time I've ever seen it on a menu in Texas. Nice flavors; I was the only taker on this dish as the see weed presentation wasn't appealing to some. Mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and Palm's half and half. That's French fried onion strings and potato chips. Huge asparagus too. All were exemplary in flavor. The 32oz Tomahawk Ribeye was presented to us uncut for photographic purposes and then cut in the kitchen. I'd definitely put this steak in my top 10! I ate as much as I could before my teenager finished it off and that included gnawing on the long bone. Dessert was also 97% consumed by my dude Rooster. Service was fine but could have been slightly better but I'm not knocking stars off. Will be back! read more

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The Palm was lovely, but what made the experience worth mentioning was our waiter Jarvis! he was exceptional! He remembered all our names, took care of our every need and made great meal recommendations! read more

I went to the Palm for my anniversary. My food was great, but the service was even better. Luis was my waiter, and he made my wife and I's night feel truly special. I would recommend the Palm to anyone looking for great food and great service in the San Antonio area. read more

19 Apr 2023 We are here for my birthday lunch. We had been here a few weeks ago for dinner. We read about the 'power lunch' at that time. The power lunch is three courses: soup or salad, entree, dessert. Additional sides are extra. Bread basket is served while you wait. Delicious bread. I went with Caesar salad, catch of the day which was trout and cheesecake. Also a cup of coffee and the three-cheese potatoes au gratin Husband went a la carte with the Caesar, linguini with white clam sauce and the side of grilled mushrooms. The clams are in the shell, so a little work is involved. All was very tasty. I thought the power lunch portions would be smaller, but they were pretty much full size. Not a bad deal for $26, if you can resist adding on items. Ha, ha. Not. Our server Chris was very nice. When he heard it was my BD, he offered me a dessert to take home, since mine had been included in the lunch deal. Told him I'd see him next year. Go there. read more

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The Palm was amazing. From the service to the food to the environment. I had a great experience at the restaurant. Also I want to shout out to the staff for their professionalism. When I arrived there was a birthday group that were being loud and obnoxious. It's not the type of happy birthday loud. But I was the type of loud behavior that would make one cringe with their remarks they were making and table manners as well. The staff was very professional and considerate of all others in the restaurant, checking on us and making sure we were okay and apologizing for the group's behavior. Thank you for being so nice staff and professional with everyone in the restaurant and not letting that behavior get to you. The food was amazing. My steak was a perfect medium. The margarita was delicious I had to tell myself not to drink it all at once. I highly suggest going. Be cognizant that you will be spending quite a bit of money on this meal. read more

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