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The Palm Houston – Downtown, Houston, TX

The Palm Houston – Downtown

4.8 (1808)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
1201 Fannin, Suite 129, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Palm Houston, located near the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park, is the perfect dining destination for any occasion. Guests are welcome to enjoy premier cuisine, service, and ambiance in the heart of Downtown Houston.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 977-2544
  • Website
    https://www.thepalm.com/location/the-palm-houston/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Robert Garica
  • Catering
    You provide the occasion; we’ll set the scene. Whether you’re organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we’ll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event. Our team of expert staff will do everything required to create a positive experience for your valued guests – from the warm greeting they receive on arrival to their last bite of dessert. Visit http://www.thepalm.com/privatedining to start planning your event.
  • Private party facilities
    We approach every private dining gathering as an opportunity to showcase The Palm’s signature hospitality, fantastic food, professional dining atmosphere and personalized service. The Palm Houston features three separate private dining areas which can be configured into larger spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Jan Bonugli: (346) 483-1412
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1201 Fannin, Suite 129, Houston, TX 77002
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    The Corner of San Jacinto and Dallas in Downtown Houston
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 1,808 people are saying

The Palm Houston – Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palm Houston – Downtown offers a "delicious and enjoyable" dining experience with "fantastic staff" and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the "excellent service," and the restaurant's atmosphere is perfect for both intimate celebrations and business dinners. Highlights include the Lobster Experience, steak dishes, and a welcoming ambiance.
1,808 Reviews

  1. Michael VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food!! From the shrimp cocktail to the bacon appetizer, and don’t get me started on the lasagna!!! Fantastic!! Our waiter was top notch phenomenal!!

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  2. Dave

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Thanks! We really enjoyed our meal. We will be back.

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  3. Bill VIP

    Coastal Georgia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent. Manager checked in us. The valet was also great.

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  4. b r VIP

    Austin38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall disappointed in our visit here. Service was prompt and friendly, but when food arrived, steaks were medium warm , not hot and the sides were luke warm. We sent the side back for reheating and they came out much better. Overall we prefer the other steakhouse downtown owned by the same person. Gave the Palm a try and will move on next time

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  5. John VIP

    Houston62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had the summer special Lobster Experience with a 5 lb Nova Scotia Lobster. Both the lobster and the presentation were excellent. We arrived a little early so we had a drink and appetizer in the bar. Ephram took great care of us in the bar and the Palm meatballs were exceptional. The Lobster experience is a 3 course dinner but after we told Julian what we were having, we decided to have carpaccio too. Julian beautifully handled getting our salads and the carpaccio out. Every element of our dinner was very good. Unfortunately, I did not get his name, but the "busboy" who helped us did an masterful job of breaking down the lobster. It was magnificent to have a whole lobster without having to do any work! We decided on the carrot cake for dessert. It was HUGE - about a quarter of a cake. Obviously, we took most of it home. My only comment is that there weren't very people at the restaurant for a Friday night. It is downtown Houston, so it is a bit of a drive if you don't live downtown and of course Houston has many fantastic restaurants. Hopefully they are busier during the week and have a good lunch business.

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  6. Crayden

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was slow. Our waiter was slammed by everyone coming in at one time even at 5:30. He was working hard but maybe distracted. Not our typical experience for a Fertitta resturaunt. Maybe it was understaffed.

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  7. Renee VIP

    Houston158 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'd been wanting to try this place for a while and finally decided our anniversary was the perfect time. We were welcomed with a sign on the table and some colorful confetti. The food and service were both very good. I really enjoyed the bread service (you can't go wrong with super soft butter!), and they also brought us a complimentary slice of cheesecake at the end. Overall it was a very nice meal.

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  8. Cara

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here for a business dinner and had a wonderful time. The Palm offered us a private room for our party and while the noise at first was pretty loud (they had live music), it got better throughout the evening and the private room helped us to have a nice conversation. The service was great and everyone in our group said their meals and drinks were very good. Parking was also easier than expected - lots of available street parking and valet offered off San Jacinto.

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  9. Jeannie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Palm downtown for our 6th Anniversary. WOW! I had heard about the restruant at a rodeo event but I was more than impressed. The service, the food, the music, the atmosphere! That is our new GO-TO place for sure. Be sure and try the wine Tilman made as the signiture wine.

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  10. Robert

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Two things really surprised us about this Houston Institution. The side of spaghetti had no flavor. It was mentioned to the waiter who said, that’s why people order a side dish instead. So it is a known issue by the restaurant. The second was the dessert. It was a chocolate cake and it was dry and stale. We didn’t finish it and left it. Based on the price point we wouldn’t recommend it or go back.

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FAQs

The Palm Houston – Downtown does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

The Palm Houston – Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 1808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Palm Houston – Downtown

1201 Fannin, Suite 129, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Corner of San Jacinto and Dallas in Downtown Houston
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Garica
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.thepalm.com/location/the-palm-houston/
  • Phone number
    (713) 977-2544
  • Catering
    You provide the occasion; we’ll set the scene. Whether you’re organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we’ll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event. Our team of expert staff will do everything required to create a positive experience for your valued guests – from the warm greeting they receive on arrival to their last bite of dessert. Visit http://www.thepalm.com/privatedining to start planning your event.
  • Private party facilities
    We approach every private dining gathering as an opportunity to showcase The Palm’s signature hospitality, fantastic food, professional dining atmosphere and personalized service. The Palm Houston features three separate private dining areas which can be configured into larger spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Jan Bonugli: (346) 483-1412

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