Palmetto

4.6

213 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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ATTENTION! New Covid19 Protocols. Beginning August 2, 2021 ALL guests age 12 and over must provide proof of full vaccination to dine at Palmetto, or the Kon-Tiki Room.
Palmetto Restaurant and The Kon-Tiki Room at Palmetto, are a restaurant and bar featuring steakhouse-inspired fare and classic cocktails.
Palmetto’s kitchen, under Chef Manny Bonilla (The Kon-Tiki, Hawker Fare), turns out steakhouse staples dosed with Caribbean flavors. Traditional dishes like beef carpaccio, prawn cocktail, and ribeye enhanced by citrus, spice, and
tropical fruits and herbs. Palmetto features sustainably
sourced meats alongside some well considered vegetarian and vegan options.
Palmetto’s drink program under Bar Manager Jeanie Grant draws its inspiration from American cocktail culture with influences from legendary cocktail author Charles Baker, featuring fresh ingredients and lighthearted takes on old favorites

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 817-4002
Website
https://palmetto-oakland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Manny Bonilla
Private party facilities
Will soon be available for private events.

Location
1900 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Telegraph Ave at 19th st.
Parking details
None
Public transit
19th St. Oakland Bart Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 213 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Bay
Vibrant Bar Scene

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JessicaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time! The food was great and the service was fast and friendly.
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Mike
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is absolutely delicious. The trout was cooked perfectly with a great crispy skin, and the pork chop with fig and purple potatoes was really tasty. Great cocktail program too. Service was also spot-on and really friendly. Will definitely be back!
MB
MarjorieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was great a slight mix up on steak cooking was only problem (request was medium and was actually rare) spicing of dishes was great will definitely return
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
Birthday. Sat in the back of the restaurant. Was not attended to very well. Asked to move tables but told they were reserved….no one ever sat in them. Industry person, I know how it goes. But we were a young 3 top table but we eat like a 6 top
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second night for the Wednesday prime rib. We hope to make it a weekly date night since all of the food here is great. We love the place.
B
Boomer
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken was excellent and the service attentive. Looking forward to my next visit
AR
AnneR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined at Palmetto about 8 times now. The food is fabulous every time! I don’t think there is anywhere in the bay area where you could get food so incredibly interesting, and so different from anything you’ve ever had! The atmosphere is so cool and hip and the restaurant staff are all the best. I love this restaurant!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails, wonderful space!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere delicious cocktails pair nicely with dinner entrees
NW
NicoleW
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
The service was absolutely amazing. Tamara made sure we had a wonderful experience. The food was just okay and definitely pricey. I will not return- but, I deeply appreciate Tamara’s service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazing setup. The entrees are a bit overpriced. I suggest getting one appetizer per person and splitting an entree because the portions are big.
AR
AngelR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here with a date. We ordered a bottle of Chenin blanc, yellowfin Crudo, roasted trout, and steak. The portion sizes made it easy to share the meal. Everything was so delicious! My date was very impressed on our visit. He loved everything we ordered.
MM
MMartz
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Vibe was everything. Service was great. Food was decent. We did come in on a 90° day for an early dinner and without air in the place it wasn’t super pleasant, looking forward to going back on a cooler night!
S
Silas
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome spot for tapas style apps, large shareable entrees, and incredible cocktails. Service is a delight and the interior, serving wear, etc. are all curated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The shrimp cocktail was fabulous.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Service was very, painfully slow, food is grossly overpriced and mediocre at best. There were three of us and the bill was over 200.00. I ordered two appetizers that consisted of soggy shrimp in a ketchup spice sauce and a tiny salad and I got two drinks, my husband had one beer and a dish comprised of chicken served over refried beans that was terrible and outrageously expensive and took 45 minutes to bring to our table. Our niece got the trout that was over cooked with little flavor. The restaurant is also, not clean. They don’t know how to cook. There menu is extremely limited! They are clearly taking advantage of being across the street from the Fox Theatre.
JH
JayH
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved it! The food was delicious and the cocktails were amazing!
SS
StephenS
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Phile and Shana were our servers for our 20th wedding anniversary dinner. I brought my own wine to serve. Phil brought out 2 ice buckets and decanted the red wine for us, and kept pouring the wine for us frequently while we chatted. Shana did a great job w/ discussing the items on the menu and kept the pace of the dinner pleasantly slow. We'll definitely be coming back!
TJ
ToriJMan29
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
I dined here for a birthday dinner and they were sweet enough to bring the birthday girl a glass of champagne! The restaurant is definitely aesthetically pleasing, but the food is not good. Our waitress was super understanding and comped some of our meal which I appreciated!
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Mary
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Great appetizers and drinks, nice and friendly atmosphere. But can't say the same for the main courses: two pricey steak dinners were bad. I ordered the $95 rib eye, medium rare. It came medium well and cold. Even the asparagus was cold, and the three little potatoes only warm. When I sent it back, it came back even more well done and only slightly warmer. I sent it back, uneaten. My friend ordered the sirloin and her meal had to be sent back too because it was cold. It came back overcooked and slightly warmer, so she left half uneaten on her plate. They charged her full price and only gave me a 50% discount on the returned meal. I will never eat at Palmetto's again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved the tasting menu and dueling cocktails! Can’t want to come back for another prime rib dinner and cookies for dessert. This is our favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. I can’t recommend it enough.
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Kimmie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food1service4ambience4
The steak was terrible. Not worth the price. Fries were good. Drinks were good as well. I’d come back for a cocktail and eat somewhere else. The menu is limited.
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Tasman
San Diego
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable, great service by a very friendly and professional staff.
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Foodier
San Francisco
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service and food were terrific. Choices were excellent as well as cocktails. We were the oldest people there in our 60’s. Didn’t know it was for our kids age group. Nevertheless we were treated well.
G
Georgina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Palmetto. Great vibes and decor for date night with significant other, best friend, or yourself at the bar. Food and drink is always top notch and the food & cocktail menu changes often so I never get bored of my fave neighborhood spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Everything we ordered - tuna, trout, salad, prime rib, drinks were great.
E
Euroboy
Exclusive
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
The clams and fries were amazing. The pork was a bit over cooked and dry. The trout dish is the best entree. Great cocktail list and wonderful service. The place needs better air conditioning.
C
Clay
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
I think I liked Flora more, but it was quite adequate and I would check it out again. It’s quality upscale American food, but…not especially remarkable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the host, ambiance, waiter, apps, mains & desserts was fire. I think we ordered one of everything on the menu & the cocktails were yummmyyy. Trout, Pork chops & steaks were killer, back of the house crushed it. We had after dinner mezcal tasting and our waiter was a mezcal expert. New mezcal and Palmetto fans! 5 stars
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we entered the restaurant we felt welcomed. We were able to change our seats before our entree arrived. The hostess obliged with our request and that felt great. I believe we had the best seat in the house and could see everything. The food and drinks are always amazing here so we definitely plan to continue to come back.
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teresab
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here, we were greeted, our waitress was exceptional, may19 @ 5;30. Drinks were fun, crowd was good people watching, food was good Thanks much
M
Meggo
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Great service and nice ambience. However, the food was overpriced for what it was. Don't get me wrong - the food wasn't bad by any means. It was just overpriced for a relatively basic menu. I would probably come back for drinks and appetizers rather than entrees.
JW
JonW
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The was a perfect "pre-concert" experience. Not too heavy, but very tasty food and great drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Vegan options were good. My hubby loved the 16oz steak
KC
KevinC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every plate that came out of the kitchen seemed like someone really cared about it. The food was delicious and the preparations were creative and innovative, but not at the expense of delicious. The staff were courteous, friendly and knowledgable. We can't wait to go back!
GD
GinaD
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can't wait to go back! I don't know why I haven't gone here sooner! Excellent place for a date, especially if you're headed to the Fox Theater.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Enough Covid hygiene theater—stop asking for vax record and ID
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rainjogger
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from Portland by myself. Sat at the bar. Kyle made me feel welcome and recommended a tasty cocktail and choices between starters and mains. The sherry selection is awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date was awful but the restaurant was amazing! Lol
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a great spot for us right before our concert at the fox theatre ! Great wait staff and amazing food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Palmetto is rated 4.6 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

1900 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

Cross street
Telegraph Ave at 19th st.
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
19th St. Oakland Bart Station.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Manny Bonilla
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://palmetto-oakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 817-4002
Private party facilities
Will soon be available for private events.

Palmetto

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