The ex-Palmetto / Flora space is now a cute, friendly space for casual cocktails and Pakistani inspired bites. I've been here a couple times (once for food, and once for drinks) and both times have been charmed by the friendly bartenders (shout out to Haya!) and the cheerful vibe. Don't be intimidated by the exotic sounding food. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but everything was delicious and not too overpowering. We had daal, samosa, and rice bowl. I unfortunately failed to take pics, but the dishes were all so cute and pretty! The cocktails are excellent as well. (Side note: My friends were really impressed with the flattering lighting in the bathrooms here. If you need an ego boost or a nice selfie, take a peek!) After drinks at Gold Palm, we went to their speakeasy, Moon Glow. Entry is through the left side of the bar, in what was formerly Fauna. It was a little too dark and narrow for my taste, but some people might like the small club vibe. Their drink, Clover Club, was my fave. I'm so glad the people of Bar Shiru revived this beautiful Uptown space. Will def come back! read more

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Great atmosphere. The bar is nice and long. Lots of tables and space, also. Service was good.... Having their burger, which is new to the menu. Outstanding - great flavor. Cooked perfectly. The fries with their in house ketchup - so good. Cocktails are perfectly amazing, Had me an Adult Happy Meal. So good. Cheers. read more

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This was our first stop to get some quick small bites and cocktails before going to other place that evening. We ordered some food to share and got to try several cocktails. For the food, we tried the beet hummus, smashed eggplant, poutine fries, cauliflowers, and crispy chicken samosa rolls. For the cocktails, I only tried one cocktail called ultraviolet and my friends ordered some other kinds (I forgot their names). Overall, I thought the price was reasonable for the food and drinks. However, we all agreed that nothing was really special or bad served in this place. I, myself, am not rushing to return, but glad I got to try this place. read more

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Visited on a Thursday around 5:50pm, bar had a handful of guests but plenty of open space and seats. Super airy spacious kinda tropical vibe. Arrived just in time for happy hour which ends at 6pm. Drinks: Passion fruit mojito - nice light and refreshing, subtle passion fruit flavor with notes of mint and lime Disco Nap - a unique take on a spritzer with a slight ume note, not very sweet, also refreshing Food: Masala fries - delicious, crispy fries with a slight dusting of masala spice the curry ketchup was the perfect compliment, salty with a little sweet spice Fried eggplant - also very good, perfectly fried and crispy, the yogurts sauce added a little creamy tang, tomatoes added a bit of freshness, very tasty Service was good, order at the bar and drinks and food are brought to the table. Took a few minutes for for drinks and food but pretty quick and efficient. Water is self serve. Overall enjoyed gold palm, the food was super tasty, more on the snacky side and less of a sit down meal, drinks were solid, great spot to try for happy hour. read more

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Great for date night, food was really good, and Moonglow has the best espresso martini.

Came for happy hour after work and absolutely loved the vibes here! It is very unassuming from the outside but when you step in it is very warm and cozy. The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious. The staff was also very friendly and helped us decide on things to get. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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The ambiance is amazing!! The place is dimly lit , beautiful, and plays great music. Their drinks were also all really good. We tried "the Carter III" and "the Gold Palm". The service was good and everyone working, even the security, were kind people. The chicken patty and samosas were ok, but the lentils and fries w/Curry Ketchup stole the show!! It was the best ketchup I've tried and one of the best dipping sauces I've ever tasted. read more

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New community gathering spot - perfect snacks, bespoke beverages and incredible humans. A friend and I read about this new restaurant opening with a hidden speakeasy and knew we needed to visit. We arrived a little after 6:00pm on a Thursday and the space was bustling, but not overcrowded. We grabbed a table and proceeded to order half the menu. Everything was prepared with love and attention, the flavor combinations, textures and presentation were impeccable. In order of personal preference, I would rank the bites as follows: cheese toasty (enhanced by adding the trumpet mushrooms to the sandwich), chicken samosas and veggie samosas. I am not typically a dessert person, but we were recommended the seasonal crumble and it was my absolute favorite part of the meal! The cocktails and mocktails were equally delicious, which was a great surprise, as I needed to drive but still wanted to party. As we were wrapping up our meal, we ran into a friend who was heading to their speakeasy in the back. No cameras are allowed inside, and their cocktail list is 100% distinct from the main dining room. You ring a doorbell and wait to be greeted with the speakeasy menu upon entering. The space is dark and more of an intimate gathering space compared to the open restaurant. The speakeasy is a nice complement and allows patrons to pick according to their mood. I will definitely be returning, so excited to support this special community space! read more

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I recently revisited Gold Palm since they were hosting a Lion Dance Cafe pop up. I figured why not support two great local businesses in one go. Food wise, I went with the tofu burger from the pop up and I have to it was probably one of the best vegan sandwiches I've ever had. The tofu patty was HUGE and super juicy and flavorful. Honestly, I wish I could fix my tofu like that. I decided to was the sandwich down with Gold Palm's signature cocktail (the Gold Palm lol). This drink has clarified coconut milk, bourbon, and spices. It was super refreshing and on the sweeter side. While there was quite the wait to get in for the pop up, the servers and staff were courteous and welcoming. I hope to come back and grab more of their cocktails and maybe even catch another pop up or collab. read more

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Great place for drinks before a show! I like the system here- go up and order your drink and they'll send it over when it's ready. It's always a pain to try to catch the bartenders attention at overly crowded bars, so I'm pretty satisfied with the system they have to make sure everyone's taken care of. read more

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Gold Palm was great! And we explored a bit of the speakeasy Moonglow as well. We came and they said it was a party celebrating their opening so there were special drinks on the menu and they gave out free pickles. The service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was lively but not too loud. The drinks were all complex and delicious and we learned that they're lower ABV. The food is Pakistani inspired. The portions were more like tapas or izakaya style so slightly smaller so we could try more things. We got samosa, mushroom skewer, cheese toast, and the crumble dessert. All the food was delicious and my favorite was the mushrooms, which had a bouncy texture. The pickles also helped to balance out the fried or cheesy parts of the items. Moonglow is a different drink menu and dark and mysterious. The drinks are also stronger. read more

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Some of our friends moved to the heart of downtown Oakland and when we visited, we wanted a place we could all walk to! Gold Palm is soooooo cool. It's kind of themed out with an oasis eclectic vibe.... very inviting. Customer Service was very attentive! This is the type of place where you order at the counter, and then find seating room from there. It's tiny inside, but we all managed to snag a booth for 4. I was impressed with the veg options available! Crispy Samosas Eggplant Beet Hummus Masala fries Rotating styles of desserts We also had cocktails. I can't remember what was ordered, but it was delicious. Everything was made very well and we had an awesome time dining out! I would absolutely return again! read more

The cocktails were balanced (regular and NA; usually I find NA options are an afterthought on the menu but that isn't the case here), the bar wasn't just tidy but immaculate, and the cherry tiramisu blew me away. Looking forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu. read more

I met a friend here for dinner on a Thursday night and had a lovely time. It was both of our first times and I was expecting a jam packed bar, but it was a surprisingly large space with plenty of seating available. It felt like a "sit at the bar" place so I grabbed a seat while I waited for my friend. I arrived at the tail end of "Golden Hour" so I ordered the Italo Disco and masala fries while I waited. Italo Disco: While this was refreshing and pleasant, it's not something I would order again. Ultraviolet: After the Italo Disco, I wanted to try the Jazz Handz but they were out of one of the ingredients so I went with the Ultraviolet. There was an aftertaste about it that I didn't like, which might have been the gin or the creme de violette. Others might love it, it wasn't for me. Masala fries: Delicious but I might pause if I had to pay regular price ($9) Crispy veggie samosas: Tasty and hearty, like that they didn't skimp on the fillings. Chicken patties: The name of this is confusing because they're not shaped like patties. Delicious with a bit of a spicy kick. Chili cheese toasty: We got this with a side salad. Salad was nicely dressed and the toasty was good, dare I say I wouldn't have been mad to have more of the filing. The services at the bar was good, even as the crowd began to pick up. Overall, I dug the ambiance and the food, but their cocktail menu isn't really meant for my tastes. On the way out though, we popped into Moonglow to see what it was like, and their cocktails were much more my speed. Next time, I'd do bites at Gold Palm and drinks at Moonglow. read more

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Really enjoyed their food! Stopped here after happy hour in the area and loved every dish we ordered. They had a lot of vegetarian options, which I definitely appreciated! The samosas were super crispy. The poutine was more like curry cheese fries than poutine, but good nonetheless. We served pretty quickly and everyone was super friendly. Will definitely come back to try other dishes read more

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Hope you like blueberries cause they have a ton of them here. I never knew there were so many varieties of blueberries. The place is vast and they even have peaches and nectarines and such. I'm guessing other fruits whenever they are in season? Staff was young, like summer job type young running the registers. They were nice and not your typical douche bag tennis with bad attitudes you run into at retail stores lol. They have wagons and buckets they provide. They will also bag your fruits for you. To my surprise it was a "decent" price. My lovely better half for some reason decided to pick enough blueberries for 20 years . It came out to less than what I thought. We ended up gifting blueberries to everyone vines are good. It can get a bit dusty out there. read more

Ambiance: Clean and cute. Low light, candle lit tables, not too noisy. Great place for a date. Service: The best part of the experience. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, helpful, and attentive. For a counter service place, they are certainly not short on staff who brought food promptly and checked on us with a smile. Food: I have no complaints, it was all good, though wasn't particularly impressed. The drinks Ultraviolet and Jazz Hands me and my friend swapped drinks for personal preference. Both are very light and refreshing though lack the complexity I was expecting based on the description. The best thing we had was the Cheese Toasty which I thought would be open faced. Had great flavor but the cheese didn't hold well and squeeze out of the back of the sandwich. Still tasty though. read more

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1 star I'm deeply saddened by my experience at the Gold Palm x Lion Dance pop-up. A couple of weeks prior, I invited friends via Partiful to casually join me at the pop-up for my birthday. I wasn't throwing a party--just hoping friends would come through to support one of my favorite food creators, Lion Dance. Nineteen people RSVP'd yes, but we arrived in waves and waited in line like everyone else. One friend showed the invite to the owner while asking if a larger group could be accommodated. While I hadn't asked her to do this, I understood her intention. What followed was shocking and uncalled for. The owner told her, "You should just leave now. Tell your friend she needs to go somewhere else. What gives her the audacity to think she can throw her party here?" Later, when other friends requested a four-top, they were told, "If you're with that party, you all need to leave," and were denied service. When I arrived, I tried to clarify that we were arriving in small groups and waiting in line like everyone else, but the owner told me we weren't welcome. It escalated when an Asian male friend, trying to advocate for us, was told, "Be careful. I can turn you all away." He later pointed out that her behavior was out of line and called her a Karen, to which she responded by banning our entire group from dining. My Black friends and I were repeatedly approached, questioned, and treated with hostility, despite doing nothing disruptive. Other patrons held space for friends without issue. The targeting felt personal and racially biased. When another friend tried to mediate, the owner refused to give a manager's contact after suggesting we "talk to the manager," and added, "You can't eat here because your friend is an asshole." I left feeling humiliated and unwelcome. We ended up going to Sobre Mesa, where we were welcomed with warmth and respect. I had supported Gold Palm just two days earlier, which made this all the more disappointing. The issue was never about seating--it was about the way we were treated. I hope the business reflects on how to treat guests equitably and with kindness, especially at events meant to be joyful. -- Chelsea read more

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Welcoming space with a great smashburger and fries, and solid cocktails. Speakeasy in the back is a fun change up with a different drink menu. A busy place with friendly service. read more

Walked by the place and decided to stop in with a few friends on a Saturday night. The ambiance is so nice! Love the energy and decor. Got in around 9pm and it was empty for the most part. Once the show ended at the Fox Theater it got packed. Ordered drinks at the bar and got a table. Drinks took about 10 mins to come out. What I really like about this place is that they also have bites which is so nice!!! Definitely will be coming back here! read more

Beautiful restaurant that was a cool blend of California cool and Oakland funk. Drinks were delicious and I was anticipating those $$$ Bay Area prices! Found easy parking outside as well. read more

Super cute and sober friendly bar in Oakland. They have snacks, tea (decaffeinated or caffeinated), cocktails, and mocktails. The tea was sourced locally and was delicious. My friends enjoyed their cocktail and beer. Super friendly staff and clean bar, seating, and bathroom. Loved their vibe and would return again. read more

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Came with a large group of co-workers for happy hour. The space is nice and well designed. Service was good and attentive without being over-bearing. Menu is concise, but everything we ordered was really good. Chicken samosa rolls (kind of like crispy spring rolls), daal bowl and chili cheese toast were all standouts. They have a speakeasy called Moonglow, but it wasn't open yet by the time we left. Will be back soon! Great addition to Uptown Oakland. read more

Gold Palm is a good place to get drinks and light fare after work. It's in the space Flora used to be, on the corner of Telegraph across from the Fox. Happy hour from 4-6pm was quiet even on Friday night. Atmosphere was cozy, they had a nice fire playing on the tv. I had grilled cheese on oversized toast that was the right gooey & crunch. We also ordered the poutine because. Drinks were tasty, so no complaints really. Staff was very nice, and folks started rambling in as the night wore on. read more

I wanted to love it here since I love Bar Shiru... but it was just ok. Though I'm not losing hope since they just opened. The cucumber salad was excellent, the masala fries were good. But the chicken skewers, mushroom skewers were just alright. The whiskey cocktails were not what we expected, a little fruity rather than alcohol forward. But I still enjoyed the cocktail. We'll see how this place evolves in the future. read more

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My wife and I were really excited to try Gold Palm after having a positive experience at Bar Shiru. However, we could not determine from its website whether the Saturday opening hours were 4 pm or 5 pm. When, just to be on the safe side, we arrived at 5:05 pm (and found a sign on the door indicating a 4 pm opening time), it was still dark and empty inside. Then, when we returned ten minutes later, we spotted a human being walking into a backroom, but the front door was still locked, the lights were still off and the person did not respond to our knocking. We gave up. How is this a way to run a business? While I realize that sometimes things happen, I have this experience far too often in the East Bay, where hours are either not posted, changed without notice or simply disregarded. It is so incredibly inconsiderate to your customers, who may have (as we did) driven from a distance to spend their money in your establishment. We ended up going instead to Popoca in Old Oakland, which was exceptional. We will not be giving Gold Palm another try. read more

Great cocktails and food. Must have would be the chicken skewers and samosa. Conveniently located near the paramount and the fox. read more

Took my friend here for her birthday and it was the first time at Gold Palm for both of us. We both liked our drinks, though my friend felt that hers was a bit small. We also ordered food which was mediocre and over priced. We ordered the winter vegetable salad (basically roasted veggies), the chicken skewers (two very small skewers) and the dal. All of it was overpriced for the amount of food and quality. Will definitely just get drinks next time. We peaked into the speak easy and will try on our next visit! read more

Personal faves are the samosas (chicken OR veggie) and the cheese toasty. But you really can't go wrong no matter what you order, which is perfect when you can't decide-- just get multiple small plates! Great cocktails too, and I love the fast casual service. You can pop in at a moments notice and be sitting down to a satisfying meal pretty much right away. read more

I thought the food, drinks and ambience were all great. I had the Carter III and Cold Open - both were delicious. For food, I had the mushroom skewers and the Raita dip - yumm! I look forward to coming back and having more experiences read more

Great new spot across from the Fox Theater! Tasty food and an interesting cocktail menu. Perfect place to stop before or after a show. Highly recommended! read more

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Gold Palm is the new project from the duo that brought us Bar Shiru, Daniel and Shirin. The beautiful Art Deco room is a great place to hang and they kept the plants from Palmetto, which was is the space for a few years. The menu is mostly Pakistani party food from her mom's play list, now refined for restaurant service. The bites menu is akin to tapas or chaat and totally fun to eat: Crispy veggie samosas - with the lightest, crispiest wrapper and a couple of house chutneys $9 Chicken skewers - featuring Mary's organic chicken, well-marinated and then charbroiled and served with a righteous raita $12 Masala fries - on the skinny side, the way I like my fries, serve with ranch or curried ketchup unless you plead for both like we did. $9 From the salad menu: We considered the Market Salad, which looked good, but hearing about the seasonal tomatoes in the other salad took us there. Cucumber salad with a very nice combo of tomatoes and cucumbers sliced and diced with red onion & cilantro. Not your ordinary cucumber salad due to the amazing roasted lemon vinaigrette $12 I can't say enough about the bar program. They brought in one of the old Bar Shiru bartenders, Sammy, to devise refreshing drinks to go with the flavorful menu. The Ultraviolet - with colorful layers of creme de violette, gin & sparkling wine, and a red wine float - was so delicious. The best drink I've had in months. My wife's Say La Vee was really good too. It's really cool that they've focused on having West Coast liquors and beers. Restaurants everywhere are all about local now. However, I haven't come across a bar with a reduced carbon footprint like Gold Palm. This is super-relevant, because when I asked the bartender to make me her choice of a gin drink, she pulled a sneaky trick. A coupe glass showed up with this perfectly clear drink and a lemon twist. It was citrusy and delightful, like frolicking in an orange or lemon orchard while they're blossoming. It turns out the drink was simply the brand new Valley Gin from Alameda's St. George simply chilled and an instant party. It wasn't sweet, but reminded me of a limoncello because was so citrusy. Just gin and a twist! However, it had real complexity and the orange, grapefruit and lemon flavors delighted my palette. When I go back next time, I'm ordering the Carter III. It's an homage to an homage. My favorite drink on Palmetto's menu was the Carter Beats the Devil with tequila and mezcal. Their owners had the drink on the menu because it was their favorite from their predecessors in the space, Flora, and they had brought back the drink along with some of Flora's staff. So Carter III is the tribute by the next generation in the space! I like the room's combination of a long bar, booths and a long tall table with high tops. It feels like a party. We ate at the bar and Sammy and our bartender were super-friendly. Shirin really is the hostess with the mostest, so we were treated well from the start. Every once in awhile the most important thing I can say to friends about a restaurant is, "run, don't walk." This is definitely the most important thing I can write in this Yelp! Run, don't walk to Gold Palm if you want to check out a Pakistani party where I guarantee you will have big fun in your mouth. 5-stars. That is all. read more

Have been wanting to check out this new spot and it did not disappoint! The interior is great, and there's a very sexy and hip speakeasy next door (same owner, ring the doorbell), but the best part are the cocktails and the food. Three thin crispy samosas with chutney for $9. The daal chawal (lentils atop rice) was surprisingly delish, the lamb and the mushroom kabobs were great, the salad was light and refreshing, and the experience was top notch. In the old Flora space across from the Fox Theatre. read more

Rude management and bad service. They took forever to seat us, ignored us once seated, and forgot multiple of our orders.

i wanted to check out this spot after talking about it with a coworker the previous night. i will say that as soon as we walked in, the atmosphere was really nice and had this art deco feel. there were so many options for food and everything sounded so good i wanted to try it all. we settled on a few dishes to share. i will say that the chili cheese toasty was pretty amazing and was a fav! aside from that the curried ketchup was a very nice surprise with the masala fries. as well as that, the staff was very friendly and welcoming. i will definitely be making my way back around to this place. ps. they do also have a pretty chill speakeasy off to the side that was also very cool to check out. read more

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This spot is the perfect addition to Oakland. Daniel and Shirin are fantastic at creating these incredible spaces filled with phenomenal drinks and now food. The cocktail program is incredible and I can't wait to come back and try more of the food offerings. This is definitely going to become the place to be before, after and maybe even during shows at The Fox. read more

I'm not sure why there are so few reviews of this place! We really enjoyed it. The space is beautiful, with plants hanging everywhere, lots of light, and a spacious bar. We aren't drinking much alcohol these days but there were solid NA options. We had the summer salad, which was absolutely delicious, and the poutine, which was also good. We had to wait awhile for the poutine but the service was cheerful and friendly. We'll be back! read more

Got drinks and tapas here- vegetarian friendly. Service was great and the vibe was awesome, highly recommend!

I enjoyed this as a perfect before a show restaurant. It's directly across from the Fox Theater so the location was great. The lighting and decor is really nice, creating a relaxing atmosphere. I've only eaten there once, but I look forward to going again. The food was good and the cocktails were really tasty. read more

Skewers were simply delicious and so flavorful. The fennel salad was refreshing. We loved it so much we went twice in one day! So glad this place is right across from the Fox Theater. read more