Restaurant PALMA located in the heart of Griffintown, offers a unique experience that immerses all the senses through refined taste, bespoke mixology and unparalleled ambiance.
Palma offers a chic, high-energy dining and nightlife experience with a vibrant atmosphere, stylish décor, and a club-like vibe that many reviews describe as perfect for a night out. The food frequently earns praise for freshness and variety, with standout items including sushi, crispy tuna, rock shrimp, lobster dumplings, filet mignon, and a memorable tomahawk, plus a range of delicious starters and seafood options. Cocktails and wine get positive mentions as well, though some diners note that certain dishes or desserts don’t always match the price. Service is described as warm, attentive, and efficient by many, but experiences vary, with occasional long waits, overbooking, and billing hiccups noted in a few visits. Palma is seen as a great spot for celebrations and group dinners as well as romantic evenings, thanks to the combination of great food, responsive staff, and the atmosphere that shifts from dinner to nightclub as the night unfolds. Prices are generally high, and some guests feel value does not always align with cost, while others regard the overall experience as worth it, with reservations recommended to minimize crowding.
The cocktails were really good - we had the Amaretto Sour & the Lychee Martini, & both were delicious. The appetizers were amazing, especially the lobster dumplings, which I highly recommend!
For the main course, we chose the beef. It was a bit too spicy for my taste & not served as hot as I would have liked. As a side, I had the organic grilled vegetables & absolutely loved them. My friend chose the potatoes, & they were very good as well.
For dessert, I had the cheesecake - it was good but a small portion.
If I come back, I would definitely go for the seafood without hesitation. In my opinion, that seems to be their specialty!
Our experience was underwhelming at best. I got the lobster but would not recommend it. It is a lobster tempura so it is deep fried, & it was basically a mouthful of grease with little to no taste, litterally feeling the oil drip in your mouth when you bite into it. Might as well drink oil at this point, I could not finish it.
While the presentation has a lot of panache, the taste & quantity were not there & I found the price ($69 plus tax) really steep for about 8 oily bites as nothing else is edible on the plate. You would need to order sides as the lobster does not come with anything else. I mentionned not liking the lobster to our waitress but that fell on deaf ears as she could not care less.
My friends got some of their signature rolls which were good enough, the portions at least are satisfying. The alcohol free cocktails are practically the price of a coktail dowtown Montreal ($18). Beware of the automatic 18% gratuity that our waitress told us to add to if we wanted.
This is our second time there & we won't be back.
Feb 3, 2026
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The hostess was so sweet!! Our waiter was amazing, helped us with all of our choices which were spot on. Food & especially the cocktails were amazing!!!
went last week with a couple of my buddies from out of town. Food was great ,cocktails were amazing! & our waiter Daniel was excellent ! such great attention to detail , took care of us the whole night :)
Came by on a Sunday night. Great ambiance, service was excellent. From start to finish. Everyone was very friendly & professional. Lorianne was a great bartender as well as Alisha; great cocktails, they took good care of me as well as Troy at the entrance. I'll be back for sure, might have to become a Sunday tradition.
We had a fantastic evening at Palma in Montréal. The space is beautiful, chic, vibrant, & perfect for a night out. Every dish we tried was delicious, from the fresh sashimi & burrata to the perfectly cooked steak. The cocktails? Top-notch. Creative, balanced, & definitely part of the experience.
It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of food, presentation, & atmosphere make it worth it. Great service too. Perfect for a date night or a celebration with friends
Jun 25, 2025
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I came for my friend's birthday party. Overall, my experience was okay.
The negatives :
- The music was waaaaaay too loud & it was really difficult to hear conversations with friends
- 20$-24$ for cocktails... Is a choice 🥲
- My server was really nice. HOWEVER, they explained that the reason my Udon Noodles Short Ribs took too long was because they put it as a'main dish', while the rest of my friends got their entree for the Table d'Hôte. Althought understandable, one of my friend who came after me got their meal before I did : it was the Udon Noodles Truffle Mushroom, which was basically the same food different font. It's kinda confusing why we didn't have it at the same time, mais bon.
The positives :
- My food was good, but the truffle noodles are better than the short ribs in my opinion
- I love the design of the restaurant
- Despite receiving my food late, the service was still great & my server was nice.
I'd say it's a restaurant you'd want to come for the ✨aesthetic✨, but I will come back for the Truffle noodles, they're 100% worth the try!
Nous sommes allés fêter une amie. C'était ma première fois dans cet endroit... & probablement la dernière. Dès notre arrivée, nous étions six, mais on nous a placés à une table prévue pour quatre personnes. Il n'y avait même pas assez de place pour tout le monde. Après de longues discussions & beaucoup d'insistance, ils ont fini par ajouter une table. Pourtant, la réservation avait été faite plus de deux semaines à l'avance. La soirée semblait déjà mal partie. Une nouvelle barmaid était en poste ce soir-là, & nous avons dû retourner trois cocktails qui étaient tout simplement mal faits. Ensuite, un plat principal a également dû être retourné, car il semblait qu'ils avaient littéralement renversé tout le sel dans l'assiette. À chaque interaction, la serveuse nous donnait l'impression que nous étions dérangeants, ce qui a rendu l'expérience encore plus désagréable. De plus, des jeunes en jogging entouraient notre table, ce qui ne correspondait pas du tout à l'ambiance qu'on espérait. Les prix étaient exorbitants pour ce qu'on a reçu. Honnêtement, le service, la nourriture & l'organisation laissent vraiment à désirer. Cependant, je dois reconnaître que l'endroit est magnifique, & certains cocktails (quand bien faits) étaient excellents. Malgré cela, je n'y retournerai pas. Une énorme déception.
This spot has great cocktails & music. The food is also very good, we got the sushi & we were pleasantly surprised ! Great for a night out with friends.
Jan 11, 2025
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Top Notch on point! Food excellent, drinks unparalleled like no other, execeptional cocktails, service impeccable & staff & ambiance! My favourite dining experience, & ambiance in Montreal, truly elevated & very next level♥️✌️✨
Belle place quand même! Mais, le service au bar est vraiment négligé. Les Barmaids qui me font de l'attitude. Service très long. Demande des pourboire super élevé pour un cocktail basic. J'ai été déçu pour vrai.
Honestly, if you are in Montreal & you don't come here you are missing out. The service was absolutely exceptional the cocktails were crafted to perfection & now the food......I have eaten all over the world & this meal was spot on with everything ordered..... it was a perfect meal with an amazing vibe. Really this place is so well curated that it should not be missed....
Jul 28, 2024
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We had such a great experience with Cynthia & Laurence on the floor, she gave amazing service & everything that we ordered was excellent! The lavender drink was the best cocktail ever!
I recently visited Palma restaurant & had an amazing experience, thanks to Deva's exceptional service behind the bar. Deva's attentiveness & knowledge of cocktails made our evening truly memorable & perfectly complemented the delicious food. I highly recommend !
Ah the beautiful & elegant Palma!i its an Incontournable on the griff! Went there for my bday. The dinner menue is open until late thats really a plus. One of the pretiest restaurants in the Griff. Tapas still menu & good choice of sushis! Food price are really affordable & the cocktails are amazing! Palma staff are fast , professional one of the best service I ever got! I will definitely go there again!
Belle présentation . Le plat de pâte à la truffe refroidi très vite . Cocktails bon mais j'aurais aimer une décoration sur le verre . Bonne ambiance. Homard un peu cher pour des pop-corn de homard mais belle présentation . Sushi très bon . Bon moment 👌🏻. Je ne met pas 5 étoiles au service car les employés sont souvent avec leur téléphones & ne font strictement rien c est un peu gênant de les voir rien faire ils sont vraiment beaucoup . Cuisine 4 pour le homard que je trouve un peu Sur-coté mais réellement bon juste un peu cher . Voilà l'ambiance général est bonne .
