Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa

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   OpenTable Diner

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall1food1service2ambience2

   The food was mediocre. I don’t recommend this restaurant .
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice dinner, very quiet. Service, food, and ambiance were all world class!
   

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   TimG

   Alabama

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   Service was very good. Food was just OK. They really need an experienced Exec Chef. The typical hotel restaurant experience- ok food, well overpriced and leaves you feeling just a bit hoodwinked.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   The Mother’s Day brunch was quite disappointing. The taste of the food was ok but there was not a good variety, at least not compared to other brunches in Miami.
   

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   MimiS

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great Service and Food Selection. Mothers Day Brunch was special!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Anna Gasperini was our waitress and was super professional and is simply the best! She made sure we had the best Mother’s Day celebration! Can’t wait to come back soon!
   

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   Nerissia

   Washington DC

   46 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and service were impeccable. We were first-time diners and could not have asked for a better experience.
   

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   Carmen

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   this place really transports you away from all the stress of real life. It’s lovely, the food is great, and the staff are very nice and friendly. Nothing like feeling the ocean breeze while eating a nice meal in a beautiful restaurant!
   

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   CarolK

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were greated with a champagne toast for our anniversary. Allesia was our server, she was attentive without rushing us. The manager (whose name I didn't get) was also attentive and friendly!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We stayed at the hotel and had our dinner during our first night stay. Lilia and the manager was very nice. They gave us a guava bread pudding for my 50th birthday. One of the best bread pudding I had in my travels. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Food was excellent! I would be back. Thank you.
    

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    Gregg

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing and service was friendly and knowledgeable.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Go! It’s so Good small menu but good! Highly recommend the steak and the drinks are great also
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such amazing and welcoming staff! Meal was delicious. Super cool space with beautiful deck. Would definitely recommend!
    

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    ReveM

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love it this place !
    

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    MDCNJ

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Our first time at the dining room and looked forward to it.; as we reside in the neighborhood. While the ambiance is beautiful and service efficient and friendly. The main course a sharing ribeye for 2 was disappointing beyond comprehension. First time a steak designed For sharing was not sliced. Just a piece of meat served on a board. The offering was billed as a Sharing item for 2 grass fed angus beef 22 ounces. At best, it was a supermarket cut with fat and gristle about 3/4 inch thick; no where near 22 oz. $89 rip off. Won’t be back; it was criminal.
    

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    SaulG

    New England

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We live close to the Palms and eat there a few times each year. Their food is always fresh and well cooked. Last night, the seafood pasta was delicious 10 out of 10. Everyone in my party of 4 was very happy with their food. And we like to eat in the indoor dining room which is a very elegant room, even though almost everyone else was eating in the back terrace outside.
    

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    LGovoni

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a perfect meal, delicious. The staff is polite and knew exactly when/how to make it a special night. The setting is exactly what we were looking for.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    France

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Ottima la pasta con il pesce
    

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    AnnaWally

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    We had the 4 course Christmas dinner. The restaurant was stunning. The food left more to be desired and the wine pairings were a bit off. It was very up scale and I expected more from the experience. I will come back another time when I’m in Miami.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Amazing it feels like being on a Caribbean island. A quite and secret place with nice and healthy food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall it was excellent but I was expecting a lunch menu but it was brunch. I think it was not clearly specified when I need the reservation
    

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    StephenW

    Miami

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Very slow and inattentive service. Mediocre food.
    

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    KristinaS

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding Restaurant with perfect staff and great food. The seafood Pasta was excellent. Everyone who wants high Level Service can go there.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nothing fancy but a nice, quiet environment with solid food and service, and reasonably priced
    

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    Rachel

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    We arrived with a reservation for brunch at 2:20 and were finally approached by a waitress at 2:50 telling us that the kitchen closed at 3pm. We were super rushed, even though no one told us when we arrived or in the 30min we were waiting for anyone to walk by that they were about to close. Gazpacho was great but the eggs Benedict was completely hard boiled. Obviously couldn’t send it back or we would get more attitude from the waitress. The kitchen staff that brought our food out were very nice at least, as were the people giving us water. Just wish it was a more pleasant experience, especially for the price.
    

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    KESD

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The menu doesn't change much so if you eat hear regularly you'll probably repeat yourself, but the food is just so delicious and the whole dining environment is wonderful. The outdoor porch is beautiful, and the staff works to make your night so special. Everything we've eaten at The Palms (we have eaten there about 8 times) has been delicious--well-cooked, good quality food. They often don't have the full-fish dish they have on the menu, so that should probably be set out as a special instead, but we have just had the best experience with this restaurant and will be back.
    

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    KESD

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ate there a couple of times this week because we love it! We had a really good experience at the breakfast, too (a beautiful space to eat and great breakfast options). Can't wait to go back.
    

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    MelindaM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    When a dish says "Grilled" it should not be pan fried!
    

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    Kyle

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    I live in the neighborhood and really enjoy the vibe of The Palms. The servers and staff are really nice and accommodating which can't always be said of hotels in Miami Beach (even if those other places are more expensive and trendy) Since it is Miami Spice Restaurant special from August til End of September; I wanted to try the deal with my bf. We got the Miami Spice Lunch menu and it had some good choices. We started w Smoked Salmon "Tostada" + Stracciatella toast and both were really fresh and not skimpy portions. For Lunch Entrees; my bf got the Cacio E Pepe pasta and it was very cheesy, noodle were prepared well and a good sized portion. I got a huge Mahi Mahi Sandwich which they served withe really fresh and possible house-made french fries and aioli. I got a bloody Mary which was really tasty and my bf got their signature spicy margarita and it is so good. For dessert; we got Tiramisu and Boca Nega (Chocolate Mousse Cake) and they were both really fresh and tasty. I definitely want to come back and try the Dinner Miami Spice Menu. Happy Hour at the Bar at the Palms is also a great deal although it is only Monday-Thursday but still a good deal for visitors and locals in Mid Miami Beach. If you are staying somewhere nearby I definitely recommend checking out the palms. The cafe in the lobby is also a pretty well kept secret when coffee options are limited between an always busy/out of things/chaotic Starbucks at 29&Collins and Crema at Faena Bazaar which I think has hit or miss service.
    

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    JohnB

    Mississippi

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Took 20 minutes to get a server. Once we got one he was rude and incompetent. We ended up walking out and going to another restaurant.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    Not what it used to be… restaurant almost looks abandoned, not well kept, servjce was not great…. they acted like they ddint want to be there. The food was ok but not great. Some plates were great but others were lacking flavor.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The seafood is fresh and an excellent quality. The setting is beautiful.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience, highly recommend the Mother’s Day brunch.
    

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    JuanM

    Miami

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good place to eat comfortable and quiet. Food is good and server very professional.
    

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    MathieuM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food, fantastic ambiance. Our waitress was phenomenal.
    

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    JamesS

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The resort is great but the service at the restaurant sucks … food is good but the service is horrible very understaffed the past two years
    

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    Pinebox6

    New England

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    NOT the Server, the Kitchen! Really slow. Value? Not so much, but portions were large.
    

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    Patricia

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve stayed at this hotel and eaten at this restaurant many times. The food and atmosphere is always great. I definitely recommend and will be back. The pastas are always delicious. Yesterday I had salmon and carro and it was very tasty.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Enjoyed a lovely lunch. No wait, friendly service, fresh and well prepared food! Had the Mahi-mahi sandwich with mixed greens, delicious! Plus vegan burger and fries, fabulous!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good food, excellent service! Paid attention to my wife's dairy allergy.
    

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