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.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
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.
Menu
Starters and Appies
- Prawns Rio Sauté & Garlic Toast - $24: Argentinian Prawns, Avocado, Chili-lime Ginger Butter, Garlic Toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $24: Pickled Shallots, Quail's Egg, Kettle Chips & Garlic Crostini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche - $24: Coconut Cream, Lime, Jalapeño Fritter, Chili Grass, Pickled Onion, Shrimp Wafers Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari Frites - $19: BC Humboldt Squid, Roasted Red Chili-honey Glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Parmesan Frites - $14: Sea Salt & Chili Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya & Ponzu Pork Steamed Bao Buns - $19: Glazed Fraser Valley Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots & Papayas, Crispy Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Pacific Salmon Tacos - $19: Pineapple Salsa, Sour Guacamole, Iceberg Lettuce, Crispy Wonton Strips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canadian Poutine - $19: Brome Lake Duck Confit, Hand-cut Kennebec Frites, Gravy, Quebec Cheese Curds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plant Based Dumplings - $16: Chili-szechuan Sauce, Mardi-gras Marmalade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Wings - $19: Choice of Spicy Caribbean, Salt & Pepper, or Szechuan BBQ Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Guacamole - $19: Blue Corn Tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Board for Two - $39: Assorted Local Cheese & Cured Meats, Pickles, Wine Jelly, Flavored Mustard, Country Terrine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon-Wrapped Bacon with Fig Jam - $15: Bacon, Fig Jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Meatballs - $16: San Marzano Tomato Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cast Iron Charred Ahi - $38: Olive Relish, Fingerling Potatoes, Toasted Goat Cheese, Compressed Coconut Pineapple, Carrot Puree, Reduced Balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fraser Valley Pork Cheek & Hokkaido Scallops - $36: Celeriac Purée, Sweet Potato Purée, Pancetta Chip, Baby Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow-Braised Rosemary-Infused Lamb Shank - $42: Hon Shimeiji, Tokyo Turnip Risotto, Mustard Seed Jus, Mint Chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Honey Thyme Pork Tenderloin - $32: Sour Cherry & Hazelnut Gastrique, Goat Cheese Whipped Potato, Garlic Mushroom Ragout, Sugar Peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Blue Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin 7oz - $50: Coconut Cajun Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Cambozola Cheese Brulée, Creamed Candied Onions & Carrots, Confit Fingerling Potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Islands Seafood Bowl - $40: Salt Spring Island Mussels, Clams, Scallops, Prawns, Pacific Fish, Baby Vegetables, Spicy Seafood Broth, Garlic Toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pappardelle - $32: Organic Fraser Valley Chicken, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach, Shimeiji Mushrooms, Okanagan Chèvre Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Ala Verde Pasta - $26: Cashew Arugula Pesto, Zucchini Noodles, Roasted Hazelnut Crumble, Grana Padano Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Puttanesca - $32: Angel Hair Pasta, Argentina Red Prawns, Capers, Olives, Pear Tomatoes, Anchovies & Pepperoncino Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $14: Chef’s Daily Creation with Homemade Focaccia Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Kale Caesar - $24: Crispy Prosciutto, Fried Capers, Creamy Roasted Garlic, Lemon Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Cheese & Balsamic Marinated Beets - $25: Toasted Goat Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Spice Maple Pecans, Creamed Goat Cheese Dressing, Caramelized Fennel Honey Drizzle, Seasonal Radishes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn & Avocado Salad - $25: Poached Prawns, Herb Marinade, Champagne Vinaigrette, Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Mixed Greens, Bloomed Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Casual Plates
- Classic Cheddar Burger - $22: Cobb’s Gourmet Bun, Black Garlic Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Pickles, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella & Prosciutto Chicken Breast Burger - $23: Cobb’s Gourmet Bun, Chili Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, House-made Grainy Mustard, Choice of Fries or Mixed Greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Spaghetti Squash & Asparagus - $24: Onion-tomato Jam, Vegan Cheese, Basil, Arugula, Seasonal Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashburger - $15: Five-Ounce Ground Chuck Patty, American Cheese, Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut Crème Brûlé - $12: Coconut custard base, hard caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Black Forest Pot De Crème - $12: Milk chocolate pot de crème, sour cherry compote, chantilly cream, dentelle de cacao Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- House-Made Sorbetto - $10: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Palms Lager - $5: 12 oz. pour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Palms Shaft - $10: Stealth Espresso Vodka, Irish Cream, Kahlua, House Made Double Brew Coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Palms Espresso Martini - $16: Stealth Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, Vanilla Vodka, House Made Double Brew Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Palms Pina Colada - $16: Dead Man's Fingers Pineapple Rum, Stealth Coconut Rum, Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Coconut Syrup, Bar Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Aperol Spritz - $11: Aperol, Soda, Orange, Prosecco
- Berry Sangria (Non-Alcoholic) - $10: Blackberry or raspberry, mint, earl grey, mango, de-alcoholized wine, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Palms Iced Coffee - $8: Coffee, allspice, agave, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Add-Ons
- Chicken Breast - $8: Organic Fraser Valley Chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Prawns x 4 - $12: Argentina Red Prawns Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Bacon - $3: Side of bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crushed Avocado - $4: Side of avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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