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Palm Restaurant - Washington DC Reviews List

Palm Restaurant - Washington DC

Palm Restaurant...The Classic American Steak House is renowned for its USDA prime aged steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian dishes, the freshest of seafood, warm smiles, outstanding service and an atmosphere like nowhere else. If you can't find your representative on Capitol Hill, you better check Palm Restaurant in Washington DC. Since 1972, Palm Restaurant has built a loyal guest base made up of the who's who of Washington, including the political elite, the city's socialites, power brokers and media personalities such as Tucker Carlson and Bob Schieffer who can also be seen among the hordes of loyal Palm Restaurant guests.
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422 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(422 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 422 reviews
5 stars
(232)
4 stars
(125)
3 stars
(39)
2 stars
(19)
1 star
(7)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(242)
  • good for groups(150)
  • fit for foodies(138)
  • notable wine list(127)
  • great for lunch(101)
  • neighborhood gem(82)
Palm Restaurant - Washington DC Reviews List
Review 1 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great evening out

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was just right; attentive but not intrusive. The wine list offered a great selection. The meal, we had the lobster special, was cooked perfectly and presented nicely. Plans are being made for a return visit."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Palm is definitely an oasis in the city. Great for special occasion. Can't wait for our next special event to have a reason to spurge."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The place for a celebration

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the staff at the Palm make sure the guest of honor feels special - Father's Day, birthdays, graduations. It's a perfect place when you need a fuss. Over the years the food has been inconsistent. Right now it is extremely good."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not Worth the Money

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We frequent the palms in Tyson's very often, so we decided to try the DC branch. Needless to say we won't be returning. They ran out of lobsters at 5pm, they undercooked then overlooked my husbands expensive piece of filet, no manager came out to apologize for the incident, and the waitress looked as though she was over the whole thing."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Saturday before Father's Day

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I dined with my wife and daughter. Our waiter, Alan, was very professional and we received very good service. Our food was prepared as requested and was wonderful. It would have been a much nicer experience had we not been seated next to a table of 8-10 very loud individuals,"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Father's day at The Palm DC

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went to the Palm to celebrate Fathers Day. We had the 3 lb Lobster, 14 oz Filet Mignon, Lump crab meat appetizer and bag of donuts for dessert. We come here for special occasions because The Palm never disappoints!!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Was there for lunch and found that they do not skimp on portions and the fried shrimp I had that day was very flavorful. Being that it was lunch, the place seemed to be quite crowded and sometimes the chatter decibal level was extremely high. Could be from the accoustics, of which I don't think there are any."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice time!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I tried the Lobster special. Although the lobster was good (crab is always tastier), we would probably go with steak next time. The mozzarella/watermelon salad was delicious; the steamed asparagus side was bland. Service was outstanding. The tables are very close together and the noise level almost deafening; fortunately we had an early reservation and no one sat next to us for a while and the food came in a reasonable amount of time."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2011
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Review 9 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Lobster to celebrate 39th Ann

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Palm DC is the best for steak and lobster !!!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Consistency is key!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, great service (Chuck is a GEM), great overall experience."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Palm, the tradition lives on!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loving Lobster

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had a fabulous lobster dinner. The Palm offers a wonderful lobster special for two people from June through August. You each get your choice of soup or salad , choice of vegetable and share a four pound, or larger if you want, lobster. The lobster is steamed to perfection and of course they are known for their Palm fries!! It is noisy there, because it is always crowded, so it is a good place to take children, since the adults are usually louder than the children. They have a glass room that looks out onto the street, they has more atmosphere for dining than the rest of the restaurant . I can't wait to go back for another celebration."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 13 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Palm ~ The Palm ~ The Palm

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love this restaurant; everyone has a great time. The staff, together with it's customers, both young and old, all assist to create an fun, happy, and energetic atmosphere. The food comes to tables left and right as if it is floating while the servers stop to talk and listen to their customers. The Palm is a wonderful dining experience to enjoy over and over and over again."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 14 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The lobster dinner for two was a great value."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2005
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Review 15 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great steaks, sour server

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Dinner was delicious and promptly served. We enjoyed our evening despite a server with an attitude and a noisy rather than a more intimate environment. When making a reservation,ask for a table in the atrium."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 16 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very dissapointed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had visited this Palm restaurant before so I was expecting an overall fantastic experience. Unfortunately, the service and hospitality was awful, which is not what the Palm stands for or the reason you dine at the Palm. We were not seated at the table I requested (even though it was empty all evening) and the server was awful (he could barely pass as a waiter at a place like Applebees). Overall, very dissapointed with the experience, because the service is what makes a visit in my opinion. After this experience, I would recommend another fine dining restaurant in the DC area."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 17 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Evening

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I would highly recommend this place! I had the lobster special and split it with my date. Plenty of food and the price was actually really good for what we got! We both enjoyed the meal and a bottle of wine. It was a perfect evening."
Dined on 6/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best restaurant anywhere

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Palm is my all time favourite restaurant. If you disagree with me, you're a despicable human being."
Dined on 6/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 19 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great place for a Steak if you are in the Georgetown side of DC. Our meals were prepared perfectly as ordered ranging from Medium Rare to Medium Well which is critical in a quality steak house. Palms also offers variuos non Steak options for those in the party who desire fish or killer lobster as examples. Our waiter was great with the right attitude and perfect level of attention. Nosie level was a little loud but there was a wine tasting dinner going on and a second large party so I am assuming it was louder than normal on our particular night.
Overall a great meal that allowed good conversation and walking disstance from any of the DC/Georgetown area hotels.
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Dined on 6/11/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was superior. The waiter was first class. Very loud inside the restaurant, but we knew that's the Palm's reputation."
Dined on 6/11/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The noise level was intolerable - could not carry on a conversation. Spoiled our whole evening."
Dined on 6/11/2013
 2011
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Review 22 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

What a meal

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have not been to the Palm since they updated their menu. Lots of new choices but I went for the old guard, the filet! And it was fantastic. As was the rest of the meal. At first I felt a little rushed, but once we told the waiter we were not looking to eat our meal in 30 min or less, he magnificently paced our 2 hour event. Pricey, but worth it."
Dined on 6/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Our waiter was a bit flat. I was expecting more. Not impressed. The lobster special is a great deal, but it was not tasty nor flavorful and a tad though. Ive had better on many other occaisions. The goat potatoes were awesome! It was our anniversary so I was expecting more of a romantic ambiance. However, we did Appreciate the Complimentary cheesecake--tasted fabulous."
Dined on 6/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 24 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Steak!

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Another meal at the steak palace! We were seated promptly, and service was attentive and pleasant. As always, the steaks were perfect--cooked exactly as ordered, and accompanied by the delectable creamed spinach and hot, crispy fries. The best spot for traditional steakhouse fare.
Of note: if you want to have any hope of conversing with your dining companions here, try to get seated in a booth. Otherwise, you will experience a 'wall of sound' throughout your meal, even on a 'quiet' night."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 25 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"WE GOT SEATED ON A SMALL TABLE AT THE END NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. IF YOU OPEN BOTH THE MENU'S IT WILL BE BIGGER THAT THE TABLE. THE FOOD WAS OVER PRICED, NO CHICKEN ON THE MENU. I WILL NEVER GO BACK. THEIR WAS A COUPLE SEATED RIGHT NEXT TO US, THEY WERE SO CLOSED THAT YOU CAN HEAR EVERTHING THEY WERE SAYING."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great lunch

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Thanks for a great lunch to celebrate a few special occasions with my work team. This was a special treat for them and we all walked away stuffed and really content. Thanks for a great afternoon!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 27 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Best Dining Experience in DC

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"For service, food, and atmosphere, you can't beat The Palm in Washington, DC. When you leave the restaurant, you know that you have had an outstanding and wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Steakhouse gem

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Animated service, terrific food and drink, combine themselves into a memorable dining experience. The specials are worth investigating, and you'll probably leave with a smile on your face, having had a great meal...and picked up a new joke from Tommy."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Too Loud

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Really noisy in the front room mostly due to an obnoxious large party at an adjacent table. Not the restaurant's fault but it did detract from our dining experience. Still love the Palm but would have appreciated some effort by management to handle the situation. Foos is still excellent, bar is as well and its a great place to freequent with friends and business colleagues."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 30 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always a great location for busness lunch, special occasion or seeing Washington people."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 31 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

For special occasions

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Dined on 6/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our dining experience was outstanding. In and out in less than an hour.
Steak and lobster were fantastic.
Too much for one sitting.
Had to take some home.
Will be going back soon.
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Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 32 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 6/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went there for a business dinner and was quite impressed....I had a 14 oz tenderloin, out of this world!
Maybe the side orders selection can be expanded a bit.
However, if you are seated in a booth against the wall it would be a bit difficult to have a conversation because of the noise level. It is better to opt for a round table if you want to be able to hear and engage your guests. Lovely place!"
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 33 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Palm Disappointment

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were looking forward to celebrating our Wedding Anniversary as we do every year with a special meal. The palm was very disappointing.
The room temperature was too cold, the service was slow the noise was almost unbearable. Four times the waiters gathered and sang Happy Birthday to a customer.......not my idea of an up market restaurant....if I wanted this I would have gone to The Cheesecake Factory or TGI Fridays.
Very Expensive and not worth the money.
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Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 34 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Food,Waiter Off This Time

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I go all the time. Me and friends from work take advantage of their "Power Lunch" menu and it's easy, reasonable, and you get 3-courses. Definitely worth the visit for lunch. On this vist, the only problem was the server. He was a bit too causal and seem to disappear once too often."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have dined at The Palm for lunch over the years , but this was my first dinner engagement. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and so did my wife. It was a special occasion for us and and the food and service made our evening."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion
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Review 36 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great service, food and atmosphere. Works well to impress out of town colleagues."
Dined on 5/29/2013
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Review 37 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

No surprises. That's good!

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Dined on 5/28/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always delicious. Always Good service.
The temperature you ask for your meat to be cooked
IS the temperature you will get.
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Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 38 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Club-like experience

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Palm makes you feel welcome as if this was your club of choice. Familiar service is matched with good food and drink."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always excellent

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"Great food, great service. And great voices singing Happy Birthday!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 40 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not what I expected

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Decor was fun but ambiance was a bit unexpected for me. Dimly lit, which isn't always bad but the noise level was just unpleasant. Maybe it was the acoustics or something but the dining room was packed for a Tuesday night and we could not hear ourselves talk. The food was good but nothing to particularly right home about (the salmon dish I had was not worth the menu price; the same goes for the strip steak one of my friends had, shocker for a steakhouse). Wine list was great but way overpriced (supposedly to be expected). Service was definitely fantastic though!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 41 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was OK....

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
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"The food was OK, however the lamb chops too fatty. It was too cold in the room but they turned off the AC for a while, taht was nice. The service is OK, but nothing extraordinary.
In short: it's not a real experience and you will not miss anything if you have not been there!
"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 42 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm a fan.

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Since my first eat at the restaurant, I have enjoyed every time I go. I really think I had the best steak in my life there."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 43 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Palm is always great

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Dined on 2/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love this location a little out of the way in DC but its The Palm and its worth it."
Dined on 2/12/2013
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Review 44 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Hamburger Special -Yum!

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great hamburger special. Fun outing for my work colleagues and myself. Burgers were delicious but the fries were divine!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Courteous staff, and the food was outstanding!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 46 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise detracts from experience

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent except just too loud to hold a conversation particularly if in a larger group."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 47 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Cheesecake Factory Ambiance

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"I've long been a fan of The Palm (at least other non-DC locations), and am not a prude. But after having an otherwise nice & classy dinner interrupted no less than a half-dozen times by classy-waiters-turned-troubadours for Happy Birthday celebrations, I'm unlikely look to the DC venue again."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 48 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent experience

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"Service was outstanding! GREAT steaks."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 49 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Cheesecake Factory Ambiance

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I've long been a fan of The Palm (at least other non-DC locations), and am not a prude. But after having an otherwise nice & classy dinner interrupted no less than a half-dozen times by classy-waiters-turned-troubadours for Happy Birthday celebrations, I'm unlikely look to the DC venue again."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 50 for Palm Restaurant - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cheesecake Factory Ambiance

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Palm (at least its non-DC locations) have long been a family favorite of ours, but after a half-dozen rousing rounds of "Happy Birthday" sung by otherwise classy staff during what we expected to be a fine-dining experience, we may have to re-think future visits."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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