The Palms Restaurant & Lounge – American

The Palms Restaurant & Lounge unfolds as a stylish, high-energy retreat where the air is thick with the enticing aromas of garlic-sautéed prawns and truffle-infused frites. This social haven brings together a tapestry of global inspirations, layering the bright, citrusy zing of yellowfin tuna ceviche against the savory comfort of pillowy pork bao buns and crispy duck wings. It is a space designed for lingering over creative plates and spirited conversation, where every dish—from blackened salmon tacos to golden poutine—offers a sophisticated yet approachable escape.

Douglas Street https://thepalmsrestaurant.ca

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, gerd, raw-food, tlc, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, zone, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida, pegan

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its fresh ingredients and perfectly sized portions, guests consistently praise the inviting atmosphere that makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the efficient and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise and attentive nature ensure every visit is seamless and enjoyable.

Prawns Rio Sauté & Garlic Toast - $24: Argentinian Prawns, Avocado, Chili-lime Ginger Butter, Garlic Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Beef Tartare - $24: Pickled Shallots, Quail's Egg, Kettle Chips & Garlic Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche - $24: Coconut Cream, Lime, Jalapeño Fritter, Chili Grass, Pickled Onion, Shrimp Wafers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Crispy Calamari Frites - $19: BC Humboldt Squid, Roasted Red Chili-honey Glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Truffle Parmesan Frites - $14: Sea Salt & Chili Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Papaya & Ponzu Pork Steamed Bao Buns - $19: Glazed Fraser Valley Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots & Papayas, Crispy Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Blackened Pacific Salmon Tacos - $19: Pineapple Salsa, Sour Guacamole, Iceberg Lettuce, Crispy Wonton Strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Canadian Poutine - $19: Brome Lake Duck Confit, Hand-cut Kennebec Frites, Gravy, Quebec Cheese Curds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Plant Based Dumplings - $16: Chili-szechuan Sauce, Mardi-gras Marmalade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Duck Wings - $19: Choice of Spicy Caribbean, Salt & Pepper, or Szechuan BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Housemade Guacamole - $19: Blue Corn Tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Charcuterie Board for Two - $39: Assorted Local Cheese & Cured Meats, Pickles, Wine Jelly, Flavored Mustard, Country Terrine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Bacon-Wrapped Bacon with Fig Jam - $15: Bacon, Fig Jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Lectin-Free
Lamb Meatballs - $16: San Marzano Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Atkins

Main Courses

Cast Iron Charred Ahi - $38: Olive Relish, Fingerling Potatoes, Toasted Goat Cheese, Compressed Coconut Pineapple, Carrot Puree, Reduced Balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Fraser Valley Pork Cheek & Hokkaido Scallops - $36: Celeriac Purée, Sweet Potato Purée, Pancetta Chip, Baby Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Slow-Braised Rosemary-Infused Lamb Shank - $42: Hon Shimeiji, Tokyo Turnip Risotto, Mustard Seed Jus, Mint Chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Grilled Honey Thyme Pork Tenderloin - $32: Sour Cherry & Hazelnut Gastrique, Goat Cheese Whipped Potato, Garlic Mushroom Ragout, Sugar Peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Black & Blue Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin 7oz - $50: Coconut Cajun Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Cambozola Cheese Brulée, Creamed Candied Onions & Carrots, Confit Fingerling Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Gulf Islands Seafood Bowl - $40: Salt Spring Island Mussels, Clams, Scallops, Prawns, Pacific Fish, Baby Vegetables, Spicy Seafood Broth, Garlic Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian

Pasta

Plant-Based Ravioli - $26: Sweet Potato & Fresh Basil Stuffing, Cashew Cheese, Arugula, Spicy Coconut Sauce, Garlic Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Chicken Pappardelle - $32: Organic Fraser Valley Chicken, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach, Shimeiji Mushrooms, Okanagan Chèvre Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Capellini Ala Verde Pasta - $26: Cashew Arugula Pesto, Zucchini Noodles, Roasted Hazelnut Crumble, Grana Padano Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Prawn Puttanesca - $32: Angel Hair Pasta, Argentina Red Prawns, Capers, Olives, Pear Tomatoes, Anchovies & Pepperoncino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic

Soups & Salads

The Palms West Coast Seafood Chowder - $19: Salt Spring Mussels, Manila Clams & Salmon, Creamy Tomato Fennel Broth, Mirepoix Vegetables, Steamed Potatoes, Focaccia Bread, Roasted Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Soup Du Jour - $14: Chef’s Daily Creation with Homemade Focaccia Bread Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Cajun Chicken Kale Caesar - $24: Crispy Prosciutto, Fried Capers, Creamy Roasted Garlic, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
Burrata Cheese & Balsamic Marinated Beets - $25: Toasted Goat Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Spice Maple Pecans, Creamed Goat Cheese Dressing, Caramelized Fennel Honey Drizzle, Seasonal Radishes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Prawn & Avocado Salad - $25: Poached Prawns, Herb Marinade, Champagne Vinaigrette, Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Mixed Greens, Bloomed Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Casual Plates

Classic Cheddar Burger - $22: Cobb’s Gourmet Bun, Black Garlic Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Pickles, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Mozzarella & Prosciutto Chicken Breast Burger - $23: Cobb’s Gourmet Bun, Chili Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, House-made Grainy Mustard, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Crispy Chicken Burger - $22: Portofino Potato Bun, Buttermilk-Marinated Chicken Thigh, Aromatic Spice, Chili Mayo, Pickled Jalapeño Cabbage Slaw, Cinnamon Vinaigrette, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger - $22: Cobb’s Gourmet Bun, Black Bean Veggie Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Chili Aioli, Cambozola Cheese, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Baked Spaghetti Squash & Asparagus - $24: Onion-tomato Jam, Vegan Cheese, Basil, Arugula, Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
New York Strip Steak Sandwich - $28: Open-face on Ciabatta, Demi-glace, Shimeiji Mushrooms, Black Garlic Aioli, Crispy Onions, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Smashburger - $15: Five-Ounce Ground Chuck Patty, American Cheese, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Desserts

Coconut Crème Brûlé - $12: Coconut custard base, hard caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Black Forest Pot De Crème - $12: Milk chocolate pot de crème, sour cherry compote, chantilly cream, dentelle de cacao Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Palms NY Cheesecake - $12: Three small cheesecakes, mango coulis, whipped strawberry cream, spiced strawberry compote, vanilla almond bark Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chocolate Delice - $14: Sticky milk chocolate date pudding, salted caramel sauce, marquise, cassis puree, mocha ice cream, brigadeiro bianco, white chocolate coconut, passionfruit coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake - $14: Peanut butter and chocolate layers, chocolate crust, chocolate sauce, crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
House-Made Sorbetto - $10: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC

Beverages

Palms Lager - $5: 12 oz. pour
Palms Mai Tai - $13: Appleton Estate 8 Year Reserve Amber Rum, Hart & Son Dark Rum, Shelter Point Barrel Of Sunshine, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Orgeat
Palms Shaft - $10: Stealth Espresso Vodka, Irish Cream, Kahlua, House Made Double Brew Coffee
Palms Espresso Martini - $16: Stealth Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, Vanilla Vodka, House Made Double Brew Coffee
Palms Pina Colada - $16: Dead Man's Fingers Pineapple Rum, Stealth Coconut Rum, Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Coconut Syrup, Bar Cream
Aperol Spritz - $11: Aperol, Soda, Orange, Prosecco
Berry Sangria (Non-Alcoholic) - $10: Blackberry or raspberry, mint, earl grey, mango, de-alcoholized wine, soda
Palms Iced Coffee - $8: Coffee, allspice, agave, cream

Add-Ons

Chicken Breast - $8: Organic Fraser Valley Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Prawns x 4 - $12: Argentina Red Prawns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Bacon - $3: Side of bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Crushed Avocado - $4: Side of avocado Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free