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 and vibrant Montreal dining scene in Griffintown with a lively vibe, strong drinks, great music, and stylish decor. The food is consistently praised for quality and variety, from sushi and seafood to steaks, and the service is described as attentive and friendly, with many guests noting memorable moments and reliable hospitality. While the atmosphere is often buzzy and social, some reviews mention loud music, crowded rooms, and higher prices, and a few dinners experienced delays or overbooking, so a reservation is recommended on busy nights. Overall Palma is seen as a must visit for a fun, elevated night out with friends or a date, delivering a memorable experience that keeps guests coming back.
The vibe is good & so is the food, but the service was slow & not the friendliest. Obviously I tipped accordingly & the waiter had the audacity to complain about the tip to my face… it would have been a 5 stars, but tips you work for it, & you don't bring up how much you were tipped & give me attitude about it, as a matter of fact we got attitude for asking how we wanted our steak cooked.
The owners do such an insane job running this place props to them, truly dedicated. The food was really good & it didn't take much time to arrive. Service is great, they don't play around or have you waiting. The vibe is great, the DJs really know how to set the mood from dinner to late night. If you haven't been to this place yet you should most definitely do so.
Apr 8, 2026
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I love palma, the vibes & food are always so great, but the service however, is god awful. The waitress we had did not pay attention to the table whatsoever, she did not even come check up on us once, to ask how everything was. We were a group of 8 girls with a fixed menu, we had been given the menu beforehand & knew exactly what food we were supposed to receive, but when it came around to our last course of food, it was totally forgotten about. Our waitress didn't even acknowledge the fact that our last course was not given to us, we brought it up to her, she didn't apologize but instead asked us if we wanted it to be brought out to us when we already all had dessert on the table. At this point, we were already full because we had eaten quite a bit, but it's just the principle of the matter. I've worked in the service industry & understand how overwhelming it can get sometimes, but at the end of the day, it's the principle. We ended up being compensated for one of our drinks, however, if we didn't say something to our waitress, I don't think she would have acknowledged the fact that something went wrong, & we had food missing. On top of all of this mix up, a 20% service fee was added to our bill. I'm a generous tipper, like I said, I work in the industry & can understand how tips play an important role in our salaries, however, adding 20% to each of our bills & then handing the machine to us, still having an option to tip more on top of that is just disappointing. We still would have tipped regardless but 20% on top of the horrible service & mix up is a bit much in my opinion. Like I said, I do enjoy palma, the vibes & food are always very good, however, after yesterday's service, it left a sour taste in my mouth. I would like an explanation for the 20% service fee added to each of our bills, as I've never seen this in montreal before. Overall, vibes & food are good, service, however, isn't so good. I'd appreciate a little bit more hospitality from our waitress next time!
Always such a great time at Palma! Everything on their menu is next level delicious, amazing drinks, music is always on point & just all around great vibes! I can never get enough of this place!
Loved the vibe at Palma Bar ✨
Great drinks, nice music, & a super chill atmosphere. Perfect spot for a fun night out with friends. Definitely coming back! 🍸
Mar 27, 2026
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Such a great spot! Always a good vibe, the crowd is a bit older which I actually love, & the décor is beautiful. Food is delicious! The staff is super friendly, always a fun night when we come here.
Went with a group to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. I strongly recommend you have a reservation. The service was great 👍 our server was helpful & gave us good suggestions. Pomegranate Martini & Passion fruit Martini were amazing. The food was delicious 😋 the whole table shared starters that were all very good. I especially loved the rock shrimp & the sliders. My husband had the salmon & said it was the best he'd had in a restaurant. I had the lamb, 4 pieces, & it was perfectly cooked & delicious as well. A DJ was spinning great Music all night. There was a club vibe but the music was fun & brought a good vibe, not too loud that we could not talk, just right. I would recommend Palma & we will certainly be going back.
2 Stars instead of 1 because Angeline our waitress was very pleasant to us. & what occurred was not her fault.
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I've been to Palma before for drinks & music, & the vibe is always great. Unfortunately, our birthday dinner experience was extremely disappointing.
We (group of 3) had an 8:30 p.m. reservation & arrived on time, but our main course didn't arrive until 10:30 p.m. a full two-hour wait. We received one appetizer early on, but the delay was so long that we had to order another just to get through the wait. By the time our tomahawk platter arrived, I had lost my appetite entirely. Eating a full meal that late wasn't enjoyable & completely took away from what should have been a special evening. What should have been a joyful celebration turned into an exercise in patience, trying to stay in good spirits while waiting endlessly.
Our waitress was apologetic & explained that the system had overbooked tables, yet there were empty tables throughout the night, which made the explanation hard to believe. The food itself was okay but underwhelming for the price entrées were better than the mains.
The bill came to $800+, & we still left with half the food packed to go. As compensation, the only thing offered was removing a $15 cake-cutting fee, which felt almost insulting given the circumstances. For a restaurant at this price point, waiting two hours for food is unacceptable. Great vibe for drinks but book dinner at your own risk. Go drink & dance, for food eat somewhere else.
Feb 8, 2026
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Great vibe with the dj & good service but make sure you eat before or you will starve literally. Wouldn't ever go back for the food even if it was free.
I had a great experience at Palma. The food was delicious, the steak was cooked perfectly. Our server, Harold, was amazing, always checked in at the right time & made sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was awesome as well, great vibes.
I went to Palma on Sunday night. They were having a three course meal special for $44. My server Harold gave me the best recommendations for both the food & the wine. Everything came out in a timely manner. The music was super fun, the vibe was great, the service was excellent. The dishes were never at my table for too long after I was done, that included both the food & drank. The manager Raphael came to check & make sure everything was good. Honestly, this was such a great experience & I know I'll be back soon.
My first time there yesterday, came thru for a friends bday, & it was great. Our waitress, Valerie was wonderful, suggested us with great dishes, service was fast & caring. Food was on point. Vibe was nice, chocolate cake was my my favorite, I recommend.
