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Palm House

4.5
4.5
505 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean
The staycation destination of San Francisco serving tropical food and vacation drinks
Housed under the second oldest palm tree in San Francisco, Palm House invites you to experience its bold flavors, tropical eats, quixotic drinks and humble service in the spirit of the old adage, it's happy hour somewhere”.
Our menus tap the spice trail, heat and vibe of the tropics while maintaining a California point of view. Anywhere there’s a palm tree is fair sights for our culinary adventures. Our beverage program is a playful exploration of vacation inspired cocktails designed to transport you to the beach. 

We encourage reservations, but also welcome walk-up diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Caribbean, Californian, Hawaiian

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 749-9959

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Esteban Gallardo

  • Catering

    https://www.palmhousesf.com/store/catering/

  • Private party facilities

    If you are interested in hosting a birthday party, corporate dinner, cocktail reception, holiday party - we are the location for you. From an intimate dinner of 12 people to a 240 guest holiday party, we have space for all your events.

  • Private party contact

    Jazlyn Hoover: (509) 389-7616

  • Neighborhood

    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

  • Cross street

    Buchanan

  • Parking details

    Street parking available.

  • Public transit

    45 or 41 at Union and Buchanan.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Brunch with us!

    Multiple dates available
    Palm House brunch is the best way to celebrate your Saturday! With our punchbowls and Saturday Social, which includes a DJ, we are a great place to celebrate any occasion!

What 505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. SilviaV

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fabulous Mom Day at Palm House. We were greeted with free Mimosas, for both moms present! Jordan and staff were fun and very accommodating. The food was delicious. Love the space and vibe, for young and not so young. One of our new faves in SF!!!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Bring back the regular spam musubi! The fried bites don’t have as much flavor.
  3. sfsr

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were delicious, and everyone that works there was SO nice despite the fact that we were moving around a bit to find the spot that was the right amount of sun and shade on a windy day. The inside was on the high volume side due to a game, but the outside had pleasant music, not too loud. They also let us hang out, they didn’t rush us to turn over the table, and they brought out a little surprise with a candle because it was my friend’s birthday! We loved this place and would absolutely come back again.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Extra bold, extra heavy with the sauces - on the burger, island breakfast, and musubi bites. Should have asked for sauce on the side. Fun atmosphere, pretty pricey.
  5. AllyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Perfect place to celebrate and enjoy a boozy-yummy brunch.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great brunch
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Waitress and hostess was really nice and friendly. They are very prompt with service
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at your restaurant! The host was extremely courteous to us by saving a table inside. I forgot to mention we had 2 toddlers when I booked my reservation. Our table was cute and the food was delicious!
  9. LouiseV

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The lady server was excellent and so was the bowl meal I had with jerk chicken but I really prefer the bowl menu the restaurant had before..We had choice of five veggies, rice, black beans, couscous etc..variety of sauces we could select and we could choose our protein either steak, chicken or fish... Please bring that entire bowl menu bacck during the week...More women I know LOVE the bowl luncheons. This way we can get a nice drink and maybe share the dessert! Thanks
  10. sydneya

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It was super delicious the first time we went for a Friday lunch, but recently when we went for brunch on a weekend all the food was super oily and heavy. Not sure what happened but usually delicious food! I'd stay away from weekends with all the crowds and get the better weekday menu
  11. Vanessa

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    We were not impressed. The food was marginal at best, and expensive. We had the Tuna Poke bowl, Jerk fries and Sweet potato fries. The poke bowl lacked flavor, and the rice was crunchy and undercooked. The jerk fries lacked seasoning and were old, cold and stale. Also, it was way overpriced for what is was. We will not be returning despite it being in our neighborhood.
  12. Cameron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    If you are looking for an instagrammable brunch spot to tag your friends in while you pretend to eat food that looks appetizing but really just went to for mimosa mornings this place is for you. Not only did our table come with complimentary broken glass but the ketchup of one of the dishes also had what appeared to be red paint chips inside. The lattes can only be described as crappy watered down espresso shots with a elegant dash of milk. Highly recommend this place if you have cash burning a hole in your pocket and are looking to overpay for dishes you'd be better off making at home look no further!
  13. KenL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got to Palm House early on Sunday. Actually, we got there about an hour before it opened lol. But even at 9:30 am, it was a little difficult to find street parking. So if you’re going there with the intent on finding street parking, I’d get there earlier just in case. The restaurant is cute on the outside. Made the restaurant look small. We decided to sit inside cuz it was a bit chilly out. To my surprise, the restaurant is actually pretty huge. And if you think the outside is cute, you should check out the inside! The food was all delicious. Portions I think were just right, however, maybe because I’m older now. When I was younger, I would have thought these dishes for the price I paid would have been too small of a portion. But now, it’s just right. I value quality vs quantity now haha. Anyway, the host and wait staff were all super nice and very attentive. We also got our food really fast. Overall, I’d definitely come back again.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place to grab dinner and drinks
  15. Alan

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time. The food is always amazing.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The food was fine and mostly enjoyable but wouldn’t say it was top tier. The drinks were very perfume-y. They use herbs and certain plants to garnish their drinks which overpower the drink itself. It’s fun if you enjoy that kind of drink but to be honest, I was looking forward to a fun take on a spicy margarita and it was just too much of a different take for me. The music was also extremely loud and it is very difficult to hold a conversation because it’s literal club music blasting throughout the small space.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends and I were here to celebrate my 22nd birthday. The staff were super nice and accommodating. Unfortunately they were out of jerk chicken which is what I wanted to order but everything else on the menu was great! The serving size was good for the price and drinks were yummy and strong. Very cute decor and nice ambiance. Would come here again.
  18. jrlaw

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Charming server
  19. VanP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    It was very pleasant. We were there for Restaurant week and it was quite good. The coconut tofu curry was too coconut-y, but other than that everything was lovely
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We totally enjoyed our brunch at Palm House. Even with an unexpected power outage, the staff was very positive and friendly.
  21. SusanG

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks are wonderful & original the food is like having a party in your mouth, every bite!
  22. JasonB

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    $22 for a Johnnie Walker Black? Give me a break! Food was good, service good. Overall, it was ok.
  23. SherryG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the food was outstanding! We had the coconut shrimp, banana bread french toast, ahi tuna poke, and wings. We also had their mimosas and the cucumber spritz, all amazing.
  24. Mari

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best, I went there to celebrate my bday and the server was very attentive and kept the table clean and asked if we wanted anymore drinks almost every time he came to our table. I wish I would’ve gotten his name because he did a very good job. He brought over a bday shot and even stayed to sing me happy bday.
  25. RonS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and drinks all tasty. Service was very friendly and attentive.
  26. Adriano808

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My wife and I enjoyed our experience at Palm House. We loved the nice tropical ambiance and the food seemed to range from Caribbean to items you may find in Hawaii like musabi or poke. They also featured Happy Hour from 4-6PM My wife is vegetarian and liked the Smashed Avocado (fresh guacamole) and Brussel Sprouts. I liked the Jerk Chicken and the Avocado Chips . The appreciated the friendly service.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for brunch. From the hosts to servers - staff was gold. Great recommendations on food and drink and paired with friendly wait staff (not to mention a cute outdoor space to enjoy); highly recommend — two thumbs up! Try the fried rice!
  28. JenB

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great vibe and the new dog tasting menu…OMG!
  29. Sanfran

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience1
    Five Star friendly and efficient hostess and waitstaff. I saw mostly under 30 crowd smiling, laughing, yelling into one another's faces to be heard, waiting in line - all looking super happy. Food is good. Dishes are as described. Delivery time, certainly reasonable for the level of chaos. What is remarkable? Noise level is beyond loud, it's 140+ Decibel gunshot level, painful. Look around and you see people yelling and wincing and drinking - and mostly super happy. How loud? So loud that after our extremely attentive waiter shouted, "What?!! What???" repeatedly trying to take our order, he seemed about to give up, and then leaned in, raising his voice to a full-on bellow, said, "After work I can't hear anything for a few hours. I have to just sit in my car with no music until the ringing in my head stops." He smiled apologetically, shrugged his shoulders all the way up to his ears, and then taking a deep breath to project his voice even more, he gestured to all of us, mouthing each word with great care, using his fingers to show 1 or 2 or 3 and screaming into my face, "Sorry...can you point at the menu to tell me what everyone wants?"
  30. InesR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was yummy for a casual birthday lunch and servers were very friendly. Very cute ambiance.
  31. CamilleM

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great location in Pacific Heights, outdoor dining was wonderful! Clean, fun, and delicious. A must visit.
  33. MrSF

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love Palm House, been coming here for years, food and service has always been consistently good. The brunch menu is still one of the best in the City. The Pina Colada slushie is delish! Love the outdoor seating, such a critical option nowadays, especially on a hot day. Highly recommend!
  34. Mlovely

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I pass by Palm House there’s always a line outside. On a heatwave kinda type of day in SF, this place is perfect! Like We’re by the beach. The service is superb…very responsive <3 Chloe, thanks! I highly recommend the the Avocado Benedict (the zucchini crispy bread was die for) chicken sandwich (any side works) … any of their drinks-so refreshing🥂. I will definitely come again and again with friends. And pet friendly ❤️🐶
  35. Romo42

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy eating at the Palm house. Their food is always interesting and well made and presented. Not to mention extremely tasty! They have the greatest drinks and I love their Palm Ade vodka drink!
  36. Danielle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal at Palm House. Very cute decor both inside and terras. Nice ambiance. Great service. Food overall was good: Grilled chicken sandwich was very good, the Cubano sandwich was okay, but I’ve had better ones. Lemonade was quite sour, it was refreshing but the kids didn’t like it.
  37. Perfection

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Walked by this place a million times in the 30+ years I’ve lived in the neighborhood and finally decided to give it a try with friends from the UK. The food was OK but one burger was raw in the middle (ordered medium well). Drinks took forever - one was ordered at the same time as the food and came well after the food arrived. We had to ask about the first order of 3 drinks after about 10 minutes. Was worried about drinking because I was driving after lunch - no need to worry, one overpriced cocktail later and zero buzz so safe to assume the drinks are weak (I’m a lightweight by the way). Service was friendly and, overall, the food was average. Won’t be going back - too many better options in the area. Seemed like most of the patrons were either too new to the neighborhood to know any better or tourists.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy! Great patio.
  39. LauraB

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good food and drinks! Came for late afternoon lunch with an out of town friend. The service was a bit slow and the atmosphere a bit rowdy, but we sat at the bar which was a little more removed from the crowd. Recommend the fried rice!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super good staff, good food, small bites tbh and the beer glass we had was cracked glass, but it was fine server brought another one to the table! Yummy food and even better for catering!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Palm House using the Order Online button. Palm House also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Palm House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 749-9959.

Palm House is rated 4.5 stars by 505 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palm House

2032 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Buchanan

  • Neighborhood

    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Caribbean, Californian, Hawaiian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking available.

  • Public transit

    45 or 41 at Union and Buchanan.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Esteban Gallardo

  • Additional

    Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

  • Phone number

    (415) 749-9959

  • Catering

    https://www.palmhousesf.com/store/catering/

  • Private party facilities

    If you are interested in hosting a birthday party, corporate dinner, cocktail reception, holiday party - we are the location for you. From an intimate dinner of 12 people to a 240 guest holiday party, we have space for all your events.

  • Private party contact

    Jazlyn Hoover: (509) 389-7616

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