Very very underrated place in Porterville! Food was super cost effective and good! They have a really good lunch special for $16 you can choose (2) a pasta, salad or sandwich. It is very cute inside and nice for brunch! They also have party rooms to rent for work or fun. Definitely coming back and would definitely recommend for locals. Service was timely and the server Yvette was super attentive and friendly. Overall 8/10 :) read more

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Ambience - 8 Food - 6 Service - 1 We were literally the only ones in there for lunch, yet the attentiveness of the staff lacked. Once they did take our order, took forever to arrive. I get it, food is made to order, but I couldn't imagine if it had been busy. Once the food arrived (we ordered off the full menu), meals were small yet decent. One comment was "three could've been more than 4 prawns on the pasta", and my chicken caprese sandwich was flavorless. The salmon plate was mostly mashed potatoes. read more

First time visiting the Palace for brunch and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere with modern style but relaxed feel. As we arrived early, we had our choice of picking our seating. So we chose to sit near the huge windows facing Porterville's Main Street. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. Our mains took a bit to get but our drinks and appetizer came out fairly quickly. The drinks we ordered were refreshing and fruity. Not too heavy on the alcohol but more than enough to definitely get a buzz. The steak bites were very tasty. Hearty and full of flavor with the balsamic glaze we chose. There is another option to pick a more savory option which is a garlic butter. Would definitely order again. The avocado toast was delicious, not shy of avocado and plenty of toppings. My only complaint would be for a more hearty and thicker sliced bread. Otherwise a good breakfast choice. The Cajun chicken pasta was amazing! Full of flavor, creamy, with a touch of heat and great house made pasta. The proteins were cooked perfectly. I was genuinely surprised that they serve their FULL dinner menu as part of their brunch menu. My wife and I will definitely return. read more

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I've eaten here a few times before whenever I'm in Porterville but, no matter how many chances I give it, it never fails to disappoint. I met my friends there around 5:30pm on a Friday evening. However, given the time, it still wasn't too busy...which I should have taken as a warning. We were sat and the waitress came over and took our drink orders promptly, which was one highlight of the evening. However, after we were brought waters, it took a full 20 minutes to get our drinks (so 25 minutes after we were sat). I will concede that the cocktails were delicious (even if the same drink was given to us with different preparation when we ordered a second round). Once our drinks were delivered, we put in our order for food which consisted of 5 entrees and 2 appetizers. After 20 minutes (and already having finished our drinks) one of our appetizers, the roasted brussel sprouts, were delivered. Now, I had these on a previous visit and they weren't bad then! They were nice and crispy with a light balsamic glaze and pumpkin seeds. But this time? They were soaked in balsamic, which made them soggy and cold. There was literally no green to be seen on these...just a depressing brown. I had two as that was all I could stomach. The other appetizer that my friend ordered came out a WHOLE 20 MINUTES LATER. At this point I should also mention that I noticed that other tables received bread. However, we didn't get any at all. So the inconsistencies are piling up here. After another 20 minutes, we finally got our entrees. I had the 6oz filet with vegetables. Now, this is my usual go to order at many restaurants since it is hard to mess up...and yet the Palace found a way to do so. I ordered the filet medium rare but it was prepared "well done". Also, anyone that knows steak knows that you don't need to add much to them before you prepare them, just some salt & pepper and you're good. However, I believe that they add some unnecessary seasonings to the steak before they cook them (liquid smoke, A1, or something else). They have an odd taste that is seared into the exterior. I had a few bites but couldn't finish this as well. And, the steamed veggies that came with this meal were obviously from a Cisco bag...rather disappointing for a restaurant in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. After 2 hours, we were finally finished and asked for the check. Ultimately, what we received was a lack-luster experience and middling food that cost us well over $200. A couple came in after us with their child and left after a while since no one came to attend to them...we should have followed their lead. It is so unfortunate that this place is so bad because it has the best location in Porterville. Great views and right in the heart of downtown. I believe the biggest issue this place has is staffing. There were ONLY 2 waitresses that we saw on the floor and, mind you, this is a Friday evening...prime dinner rush. I think this place would benefit from hiring more people in the kitchen to expedite food and more wait staff on the floor to deliver drinks and food. This would also help with their numbers as they'd be able to turnover tables quicker (I mean, we were there for close to 3 hours...and we were trying to rush out). Also, I think they try to "elevate" the experience by jamming a bunch of unnecessary seasonings into their food. No! Just get local fresh ingredients and prepare them well...the flavor will take care of itself. I truly tried to give this place a shot...but this was the last straw. read more

Beautiful dining area, pleasant staff. However, the steak-loaded French fries had too many flavors that contradicted each other. The meat was extremely salty and dry, the sirachi-type sauce too thick and conflicted with the vinegar pickled onions. read more

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My party of 6 plus an infant came here for lunch a few months back and we were the only customers at the time as they had just opened. The server was very rigid and rude which was a first since I've dined her numerous times before this poor experience. At the end of it all, we all split our checks and went on about our day. Come to find out, she charged us the 18% gratuity that's meant for parties of 8 or more. On top of that we each tipped her an additional amount. We only ever talked to her when she came by to check on us so it's not like we pestered her. We chose not to address the issue since we realized later but it was still very unfortunate to have to experience. read more

Nice gem in Porterville. Strawberry salad was great. I am a little disappointed in the limited menu. Good beer selection. Great place for a small group. Staff is usually great and attentive. You can sit and talk with out worrying about others waiting. read more

Beautiful space, great cocktails, and top notch food. We found this gem on Yelp while in town and were pleasantly surprised. The staff were also very responsive, warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back when in the area. read more

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Seen so many good reviews so decided to try this place , it was a bit busy so I knew it was going to take a little longer which we didn't mind . Good food takes time . So a while later i received my chicken and it was super dry , the carrots were super hard . The zucchini was burnt but raw inside. The side salad I had ordered with my meal was literally brown .i had to pick out the brown pieces of lettuce I was so surprised the waitress even brought it out like that Tbh . The steak that we ordered was okay . It really sucks because I actually wanted to like this place. This was actually our second time giving this place a try . I love the vibes this place has . So much potential . Maybe the cook had a bad day that day . If you would've told me the cook had something against us I would've believed it based on the taste of the food . lol I wish we would've had a better experience. The waitresses were nice . read more

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The food is really good. I've eaten here two or three times. Very good and very cool bar. The bacon jam burger is amazing.

We hosted a party of nearly 60 at The Palace last night and it was amazing!! The food, service, venue were all top notch. Maria was the best to work with, highly recommend for a party of 4 or 40!! Thanks to all the staff that made our event a huge success!! read more

Came with my girlfriend to have an special date. The place was almost empty and our meal was somewhat disappointing. The Menu is not original at all, and is very limited. Drinks were ok, ambiance and decor are the same as the last owners left and they did put some nice flowers at the Entrance, very stylish! Hopefully the owners put some life into this nice establishment, live music, monthly events, delicious appetizers perhaps? The potencial is there... but without exquisite and fresh food, the restaurant won't be catching in the future my attention. read more

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The bruschetta is super tasty! Friendly service. Fully stocked bar. Great ambiance. I will be returning.

Delicious food, service and ambience. My filet mignon was cooked to perfection. I have also been there for lunch for their juicy cheeseburger at very reasonable prices. read more

Very nice place. Was super busy but still revived good service. Megan was great! Very attentive and answered all of our extra questions. The food was good and the drinks were delicious. Will recommend. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed & highly recommend the Southwest Chicken Salad, the Chicken Apple Salad, the Cajun Chicken Pasta & the Tuscan Pasta with shrimp. The warm bread before dinner was delicious, too. The on tap beer & wine by the glass selection was good. The service was very efficient, relaxed & attentive. read more

I've only been to The Palace once and I loved it! The staff were very attentive and amazing in general. There is a great variety of tasty dishes on the menu. I had the Alfredo Pasta and it was delicious. This place seemed quite fancy and highly recommend it for a dinner date or whatnot. read more

Place sucks balls. they double booked us. I made a reservation to celebrate my sisters birthday, they later called asking me if i knew a (blank) gutierrez, that being my sisters name i said yes. when we got there they said there was another party in there with my sisters name saying it was her party. The lady's serving were very nice but they did take a bit to figure out the situation. They offered to move us to the dining room even though the other party had less people. Atmosphere was very uncomfortable and awkward. We decided to leave and not have to deal with the other people. Very bad management on their part (who ever took the call). Why wouldn't you confirm it with both people. Also we had a bigger party with us and their party wasn't even all there yet. Would rather go to applebees then have to deal with the awkward atmosphere and in top of that have to pay 20% added gratuity. I wish they had handled it better. What are the odds both people have similar names and both work for the same company. Overall yall suck bootycheeks and ruined my day . read more

This was a pleasant experience. This restaurant is probably the nicest in Porterville. I was not expecting the portions. I ordered the steak and for a guy that eats his entire plate 99% of the time I couldn't finish my plate. Taste was delicious from the steak to the sides. Ambiance was great. We need to come back soon. read more

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The food is always good. The service that I've had is great. The new owner is making great new food choices. I love their steak bites I really like the ambience, especially by the windows. read more

Very nice restaurant!! Highly recommend coming during lunch hours. Service was quick and welcoming. read more

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We went for lunch it was great! Coconut shrimp really good ! My friend had fettuccine and wedge salad . We will definitely go again .

I ate at Palace for the first time yesterday. Dinner with a group of 9 friends. I'm going to stretch a bit and give them a 4-star for my first review. I do so because: - Nice atmosphere and setting. - Nice waitress. - Good and upscale menu. - The pasta is made there. Some of my concerns: - The service was slow. They were slammed with two very large parties, so it appeared to strain the staff. We were all visiting, so it was ok. - My pasta plate (Tuscan with chicken) sat a little too long, so the sauce got a bit stiff. But very good. - The salad entrees were either under or over dressed, but that is a personal preference. - The two people who had a great looking hamburger reported not cooked to their order. All these things as a result of the large parties. The food was still tasty and quality. The steak selections look quite good. That will be my next choice. I am told that the Palace is owned by the Vault owner. If correct, then issues will be corrected in time. One more thing. I think 20% automatic tip for groups 8 or more or separate checks is nonsense. Go there. read more

First timer, stepped out of the elevator and instantly fell in love with the place-First of all there's art hanging everywhere, the walls are lined with windows and natural light, theres ancient brick walls...but the food and service was Absolutely Amazing! Best-BEST Customer Service I've experienced in a long time, thank you P. I had the Burger with a side blue cheese salad, instead of fries, the blue cheese was PERFECTLY FRESH and, like my mouthwatering burger, Fantastic! Will definately be back to try something else... or maybe get the Burger, again! read more

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The Palace is under new ownership, and changes are supposed to come. However, my recent experience here left much to be desired. Our bill was approximately $150 for a group of three. This included three entrees, an appetizer, one beer, a glass of wine, and two cocktails. There was no menu for kids or smaller portions. I ordered a New York steak at medium-rare; however, it was closer to medium-well. Aside from some grill marks, it was not seared, so it was mostly grey. Finally, nearly half of the steak (5oz at least) was a chunk of inedible fat. I would go somewhere else for the time being as I did not feel that steak dinner was worth $30. The wines are up-charged. 2020 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon's retails for around $20, and The Palace sells them for $48. Wine is up-charged significantly. On a positive note, my wife had one of their pasta dishes, which was great. The highlight of our dinner, however, was the service. The serving staff here are among the best in Porterville. Given enough time for some changes, I will likely return to try it again. However, as it stands, I would not recommend this place. read more

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Ambiance is lovely. Date night feel. The bar and the cocktails they serve are high end. Food quality didn't quite match (my chicken sandwich was dry), but honestly, we ordered sandwiches. It's obviously a steak place and I have a feeling our food experience would have been elevated if we had gone for a full course dinner. Still, very good. No real meaningful complaints. We will try again, and order steak next time. read more

We held our funeral reception here and we're pleased by the whole experience. The two different pastas, salad and bread served were excellent. The servers were attentive and friendly. Maria was kind, professional and handled ever need. We had a large amount of food left over and they boxed meals for all our guests. The owner checked with us to make sure all went well. Beautiful setting. Would sincerely recommend them for your event needs. Thank you to all at the Palace Kitchen and Craft. read more

I wanted to go out for drinks and appetizers. This place was luckily open and I'm glad I chose to come here. The appetizers were great and the drinks were good as well! Service was good as the servers were checking on us. I love the aesthetic of the palace, very clean & fancy. read more

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Stopped in drinks and apps. The staff was super attentive, and the apps were delicious. We ordered the steak bites and onion rings to share. The steak bites were cooked perfectly and had a nice balsamic glaze. I will be back to try their dinner options! read more

We had a business lunch at the Palace kitchen & craft bar today. The food was excellent. Happy to see they brought back the carbonara pasta. Management was helpful and attentive. We will be back. read more

Great food and wonderful service. Have had 3 larger family dinners here and each has been equally wonderful! read more

By far the worst food experience I've had in Porterville. My wife and I were one of two tables in the place. Appetizer shrimp came out and you could smell they were rotten before they hit the table. Should have left then, but we wanted to give the place a chance. Chicken parm was hard and overcooked. The most bland sauce I've ever had. Two bites and couldn't even try more. Tequila lime chicken we believe was legit reheated sauce. You can 100% tell because the oil separates only when reheated. We left out waiter a 30% tip and paid for the meals. The waiter said the cook was sorry for the rotten shrimp. Wild. We had to go grab a burger from a fast food joint on the way home. I didn't ven want to leave a review. But it was horrible. Next level. This took place September 14th around 430 or 5. read more

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New favorite spot for brunch!! Went in and had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked perfectly eggs were nice and fluffy. read more

Aleesa B. 0 3四1 1 year ago I've tried to like this place but everytime I go there's pieces of hair in my food not to mention l've over heard the cooks talking about SPITTING IN THE FOOD I'm absolutely disgusted read more

So I recently went to the Palace kitchen + craft bar located in Porterville and I really enjoyed my time there. I went with a couple of friends around last week to celebrate a birthday and we just all had an overall good time. The staff was exceptionally helpful and greeted us with a lot of courtesy. I know the main thing that everyone wants to know about the food and yes, the food was really good, I ordered the carbonara and I give it a 10/10, well seasoned and tasteful. I was also able to order some alcoholic drinks and I got the blueberry lemon drop and it was so good I highly recommend especially if your someone who likes something sweet and sour. Overall, I high recommend trying this place out at least once and who knows maybe it'll become a staple for Porterville. read more

Had a wonderful time here and the food was great. Another home run from the owner. keep up the good work!

This business has recently undergone a change in ownership and it shows. The manager and staff are very attentive. The food is well presented and delicious. The bar area is very nice with a full bar and some craft beers. The dining area is classy yet relaxing. Palace kitchen + craft bar is a great choice for a nice date night or to grab a drink. read more

Palace Kitchen is under new ownership! With fresh house made pasta you're sure to want to keep coming back for more! From the Brussel sprouts to the dessert it's all delicious! read more

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2nd time here this week!! Came for dinner Fri night and back again for special Super Bowl event! Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming! Our dinner was great as well as our server Sarah. We are having a great time watching the game and enjoying drinks and delicious all you can eat appetizer buffet! Give this new restaurant in Porterville a try in the historic Palace hotel building. read more

Im rating this place two stars. Main reason:My whole experience was "meh." We had reservations for dinner for a group of 9. The atmosphere is cute, very trendy. The cost of this place is very expensive for what it is. One person in my party ordered the onion rings for 12$ - a total of SIX onion rings were on their plate. Meaning 2$ per onion ring. They charge a 12$ fee if you want to split a plate. I got the tequila penne pasta for dinner and it was fine.... Nothing wrong with it... but it wasn't noteworthy or memorable. Also it was almost like we didn't have an "assigned" waitress, a lot of people were in and out so there were communication issues (a plate was lost, water was forgotten, and then two waters came at the same time. Ect.) lastly the table bread is a garlic bread but it comes with WHOLE garlic cloves like baked in? I was so confused. Get a big bite of garlic and it's gross. read more