02/11/09

Good Food but Waaay overated!

by doubledee32

Okay my date took me for my B-day and they were running that $30.00 menu around town so we went here. The place isn't as big as it looks(small) and it can get loud. We had seats near the door which wasn't to bad the ambiance was really nice and the food was fantastic, service was good to but to be honest when I got a look at the menu and heard about this place I felt it's quite OVERATED!! Don't get me wrong it's a nice restaurant but not an OUTSTANDING restaurant and for what they charge it should be.

• Pros: Great Steak and service(Friendly staff)
• Cons: The prices-the cost of a meal here is outrageous!!

Upscale steakhouse rewards high-profile patrons by immortalizing their likenesses in colorful caricatures.

by Contributor

In Short
With its Italian-tinged menu and playful artwork on the walls, this national chain (which got its start in 1926) maintains a congenial atmosphere even as corporate patrons use company credit cards to pay for 36-ounce New York strips or jumbo lobsters. Sitting in dark wood chairs placed at tables topped in white linen, suit-jacketed gents and ladies sup on prime steaks, chops and hearty portions of classic Old World dishes like spaghettini marinara and veal piccata.

• Pros: see and be seen spot

06/25/08

Will not go back.

by Peepertime

Very disappointed in this restaurant. I went on a Saturday night with my wife and family. Our server offered us bottle or "tap" water while we waited to order our drinks. My salad was full of browned greens that no one from the kitchen staff seemed to have noticed. Three entrees arrived at the same time while the fourth came about 5 minutes later. My porterhouse had the smallest tenderloin on it that I have ever encounted in a decent steak house. It was also medium-well when I had ordered medium-rare. All of the lobsters we ordered were overcooked. We had to fill our own wine glasses (which I don't mind, but then again why are we paying nearly 3x retail for the wine?). The only decent part of the meal was the chocolate creme brulee.

I know I am extremely picky, but I feel I can be when I am spending nearly $600 for four people to eat.

• Pros: Good location
• Cons: Needs lots of improvements

02/01/08

Not Impressed.

by MZANJA

I was very disappointed in this resturant. I felt it was over rated and over priced. The atmosphere was loud and dark. Service was okay but the food was not at all good. I will not return and would not recommend it.

11/26/06

Great service, great food, nice atmosphere

by y2khardtop

While steaks are the specialty, seafood has improved as well. My second favorite steakhouse in Charlotte (Sullivans tops my list), this is a great place to go with friends. It can get really loud in the main dining room when crowded, due to hard floors and ceilings, but this adds to the party atmosphere if that attracts you. The staff is friendly, and will get to know you after just a few visits. Nice to have a place that the staff feels like old friends when you visit.

• Pros: Great steaks, friendly service
• Cons: Loud, over-crowded at times.

06/18/04

simply the best

by rbroadnax

Simply the best in Charlotte and I have experienced most of them. The food is heavenly.

• Pros: valet parking, personal attendance

01/13/03

The best!

by rrobertelee

The palm is the best--food and service. It is here that the waiters adn staff make you feel like youa re special and that the food is well worth the price you pay.

The Palm is a great eating experience. The manner in which other restaurants in Charlotte should follow. They have aright to have attitude and have none, while others of lesser quality and service show too much.

12/16/02

Fabulous!

by elizwclark

Went to the Palm for our anniversary. Wonderful food and excellent service, highly recommend the crab cakes and asparagus with garlic!

12/04/02

Most overrated

by bluelu51

My experience here was terrible. The food was among the worst I've had in Charlotte, and considering the prices I will not come back. To see and be seen is not more important to me than good food. The meal recommended by the waiter as excellent was unbelievably poor.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Expensive, Poor Quality Food

10/25/02

Charlotte's BEST!!!!***

by kathy34

I love the Palm! The people are great, the food is the best!