
The Palm - Downtown Houston
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About The Palm - Downtown Houston
The Palm is a steakhouse on Fannin Street in downtown Houston, open daily with full table service from a hostess greeting at the door. Steaks are ordered by cut and doneness, with lobster or crab available as add-ons, and the team offers menu suggestions along with wine or cocktail pairings. The house-named Palm Meatball anchors a starter list that also runs to the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Calamari Fritto Misto, while seafood carries through the wider menu of roughly 54 dishes with lobster bisque and sea bass among them. Specialty cocktails include the palm-tini and the Mrs. Claus. Desserts cover chocolate cake, carrot cake, key lime pie and tiramisu, and birthdays are marked at the table with decor, a card and a written message on the plate. A private dining room handles large parties and business events, including a tabletop mixer before a sit-down dinner.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Valet parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains $18–109- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$31.90
- Colossal Lump Crabmeat Cocktail$31.90
- The Palm Meatball$20.90
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$26.40
- Calamari Fritto Misto$25.30
- Thick-Cut Steakhouse Bacon$20.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mrs. claus cocktail, birthday table decorations, perfectly cooked steak and server menu recommendations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mrs. claus cocktail, birthday table decorations, perfectly cooked steak and server menu recommendations.
Customer Review Summary
Servers' recommendations are what reviewers return to most, described as knowledgeable guidance that shaped the whole meal, from a server steering one table to the Mrs. Claus specialty cocktail to another pairing a Pinot Noir with a center cut steak. Close behind is the celebration treatment: several diners came for birthdays and mention decorated tables, a card, a birthday message written on the tiramisu, and passers by stopping to offer wishes. Named dishes recur across the praise, with the crab cakes, lobster ravioli, lobster bisque, sea bass and prime rib, wagyu lasagna, and an oversized chicken parmesan singled out, plus key lime pie, chocolate cake and carrot cake at the end of the meal. The palm-tini and palm margarita also draw specific mention. One reviewer calls the room chill and classy, another describes arriving on a Sunday evening and having the entire dining room to themselves for two hours, and one notes the prices run high but reads it as good value.
Customer Review Summary
Servers' recommendations are what reviewers return to most, described as knowledgeable guidance that shaped the whole meal, from a server steering one table to the Mrs. Claus specialty cocktail to another pairing a Pinot Noir with a center cut steak. Close behind is the celebration treatment: several diners came for birthdays and mention decorated tables, a card, a birthday message written on the tiramisu, and passers by stopping to offer wishes. Named dishes recur across the praise, with the crab cakes, lobster ravioli, lobster bisque, sea bass and prime rib, wagyu lasagna, and an oversized chicken parmesan singled out, plus key lime pie, chocolate cake and carrot cake at the end of the meal. The palm-tini and palm margarita also draw specific mention. One reviewer calls the room chill and classy, another describes arriving on a Sunday evening and having the entire dining room to themselves for two hours, and one notes the prices run high but reads it as good value.
Featured reviews
- TL C
“I chose this restaurant primarily due to the location & good reviews. I'll be going back because of the great service & delicious food! They even added birthday decor to our table. …”
- Caroline Chatham
“Patrick is a star. He made our experience as a small business incredible. The attention to detail, professionalism & kindness throughout our event made the night unforgettable & worth every penny. Is it pricey? Yes but good value. Jan & …”
- Sherry Hudson
“Everything about this restaurant is 5 star! The service was absolutely amazing. Our first time at that establishment and they were very patient with us and giving suggestions on the menu. Our waiter Logan was perfect 🤩. Thank you!! The …”
- Art Sales
“Just celebrated my birthday here with my friends and everything was to perfection. Jessie our server was nothing but professional. He recommended thing and help me get the best. I had the lobster and it was sooo good. I really and job this place and highly recommend. The atmosphere was also very chill and classy. 10/10”
- Vee H
“We celebrated the New Year at The Palm and were so pleased with this lovely restaurant. The atmosphere, decor and hostess welcome were all so nice. We were seated at one of their beautiful booths and greeted by staff, Jesse and Lydia. Jesse was an exceptional waiter and suggested excellent drink and menu options. Lydia was very friendly and made sure we had enough of everything. The Mrs. Claus and the Old Fashioned cocktails were amazing! The Lobster Bisque was one of the best I’ve had! The Sea Bass and Prime Rib entrees were prepared perfectly along with our sides of Brussel sprouts, risotto and green beans. To top off our meal, we ended our evening with Key Lime Pie … oh my, Happy New Year to us! Thank you Jesse and Lydia for your great service!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Storied chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- Hull & Oak4.61,1960.1 mi$20–30Good for kidsReservations
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- Hearsay On The Green4.31,4480.2 mi$20–50Good for kidsReservations
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- The Nash4.32610.3 mi$30–90Good for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm - Downtown HoustonReservations | 4.4819 | — | $20–30 | mrs. claus cocktail, birthday table decorations, perfectly cooked steak |
| Hull & OakGood for kids · Reservations | 4.61,196 | 0.1 mi | $20–30 | biscuits and gravy, salmon and mash, valet parking cost |
| Hearsay On The GreenGood for kids · Reservations | 4.31,448 | 0.2 mi | $20–50 | bacon wrapped shrimp, chicken milanese, spinach artichoke dip |
| The NashGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3261 | 0.3 mi | $30–90 | cauliflower hot wings, craft cocktails, steak and prime ribeye |
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