Palm & Paddle was an excellent dining experience from start to finish. My wife ordered the Jerk Chicken Entrée and absolutely loved it. The chicken was tender, perfectly seasoned, and full of bold Caribbean flavor. The black beans and fresh mango salsa complemented the chicken beautifully, while the island rice was an outstanding side that tied everything together. My youngest daughter chose the Jerk Chicken Bowl and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The portions were generous, and it delivered the same incredible jerk chicken, beans, rice, and toppings all combined into one flavorful bowl. I went with the Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken served with island rice and mashed sweet potatoes. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the teriyaki sauce had just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering, and both the rice and the mashed sweet potatoes were exceptional. We also sampled several of their Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and every one of them was well-crafted and balanced. I especially enjoyed the rum flight and a Mezcal Old Fashioned--both were excellent and worth ordering again. The atmosphere is just as impressive as the food. The restaurant features two levels with outdoor seating on both floors, and the upstairs bar creates a great place to relax. They also offer live music on Thursdays and daily specials, giving us another reason to come back. If you're looking for outstanding Caribbean-inspired food, creative cocktails, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere, and great service, Palm & Paddle is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended--we'll definitely be back! read more

We decided to try a new place for dinner. Palm &Paddle is a well designed restaurant with downstairs and upstairs seating. And there is an elevator. The downstairs patio is large with plenty of seating. The bar is upstairs and there's also a balcony with 3 tables available. We selected a table in the downstairs dining room. My mom had the Caribbean Jerk Chicken with sweet potatoes and she said it was so good. My daughter had the Pulled Jerk Chicken bowl. She said it had a slight kick to it and she really liked it. I ordered the Anana burger. It comes on a brioche bun but I opted for no bun and had it served on a bed of lettuce instead. The presentation was appealing and my burger was delicious. I subbed grilled vegetables for the fries and everything was so, so good. I went with sweet tea to drink. Palm &Paddle has a wonderful menu. Next time I want to save room for the beautiful key lime that's on the menu. This restaurant is located right next door to LaQuinta and directly across the street from Dunkin Donuts. The location is nice and the menu is thoughtful, most definitely recommend! read more

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Food was pretty good, not outstanding. Service was slow and inattentive. It took 30 minutes to get fried food and a chicken bowl. We were out of drinks when the food got there and they were never refilled. read more

Our cocktails were delicious! Would return for that. Food was good but more mid and expensive for what it was. But not a bad experience just might go back for drinks only. Staff were friendly. Just felt like a basic experience and we spent over $80. read more

Really nice bar and grill very island vibe !! Staff very friendly and went out of their way since they close in 20 minutes read more

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Service was great, the music was odd, and the food looked amazing but lacked taste....maybe salt? read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - This is this tuna bowl. - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This is our first time at Palm and paddle Grille. We live in Springfield and yet we've never been here and this place has been open over a year. You don't see it from the street but when you arrive, you see this restaurant in a modern two story building. Our waitress was kind and very cooperative. Our food was excellent. Our waitress suggested ordering their award-winning pulled jerk chicken, and it was excellent. My wife ordered the fish tacos, and their presentation and flavor were excellence as well. We are planning on coming back in the near future! read more

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Great food! I had the jerk chicken island bowl and the key lime pie, great service too! read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - Jerk Chicken Island Bowl - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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WOW! I wish I had thought to take pictures. We went here for a late lunch. Everything was superb, to include the service! Here's what we ordered: Snorkels appetizer, Coconut Shrimp Entree, Island Trio Entree, and the Chef's Choice of a Chipotle Tilapia entree. Not a crumb was left on our plates. The coconut shrimp and chicken paired so well with their sweet chili sauce. The rib meat fell off the bone, and the fish was perfect. For dessert we had the salted caramel plantains, tres leches cake and a chocolate cake. We were bursting at the seams. The atmosphere was nice and quiet with Caribbean music in the background. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

Wow, this place is simply amazing. Chill vibes when you enter, great music. The drinks were amazing and the food hit every mark for us. It was suppose to be a quick bite and turned into a dining experience for us. My husband and I enjoyed every bite and sip. Our server was quick and friendly without hovering. Overall best experience in Springfield, Mo so far read more

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Love this place! It's a hidden gem. Great food, stellar service. Adam was on top of it and we had a large party. Highly recommend, we'll be back! read more

Great atmosphere, service and food! The bar upstairs is great too. Will continue to come back. read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We have been here twice now and both visits were quite enjoyable. Both times I had the coconut chicken and it was the perfect level of crispiness, while the chicken was perfectly cooked. The accompanying remoulade sauce is the perfect addition to coconut chicken. The flavors meshed well. My meal came with coleslaw, which was also delicious. I added a side of roasted corn. I thought it could've been a little more flavorful than it was, but it wasn't bad. For appetizers, we had the chips and dips, subbing, an additional queso in place of the bean dip, and we also had the snorkelers, which were tater tots stuffed with cheese and bacon. Both were quite good. I wasn't a big fan of the mango salsa on the chip and dip appetizer, though, as it was a bit bland and watery for me. My husband found it bursting with flavor, so it sounds like it's just a difference in flavor palettes. For dessert, we had the Keylime pie and the dolce de Leche. Both were great. The restrooms were very clean and well stocked, in addition to being very modern, with automatic dispensers for soap, water, and paper towels. The sink also had plenty of space for you to maneuver while washing your hands without your hands bumping the faucet or the sink bowl. I loved that. Everything was excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

Our server was fantastic. The food was excellent. Dessert & mocktail were chef's kiss. We will be back!

It's was mediocre for the price my tacos were good Wife said the corn tasted from the can and her chicken was lil dark. Server was nice and everything nice and quite evening dinner read more

I travel to Springfield for work, and I never know what to eat. When I tell you, hours later I'm still ridiculously full and happy, I am. Unfortunately when I arrived I had to wait a while to get the hostess, then I had to be patient to get a server also, but I tell you, the food is worth it. My eyes jumped around the whole menu for a long time, I could not decide, I wanted to try EVERYTHING. Alas, I found the perfect entree, "Can't decide? Pick 2 entrees and get 2 sides" I did not need this many calories, but I regret NOTHING. I'll start with the coconut shrimp. I have been traumatized by this item in the past, in other situations. These coconut shrimp were perfect. A light batter and just a hint of coconut flavor with the coconut shreds. They were accompanied by the house mango habanero sauce which was also on my grilled chicken. I will spare you the details on how much I loved this sauce and just leave it at, I could have drank the ramekin. My 2 sides were the soup du jour, a savory chicken soup with black beans, corn and a ton of flavor and also the Rasta Pasta, pasta with onions and peppers and very solid, savory flavor. I am in town once a month and this place is not far from the new Element hotel. I plan on coming back! read more

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First time visit to try Palm and Paddle. Service was awesome! Never had an empty water glass. We had the coconut shrimp and shrimp scampi apps and they were amazing!! I had the ahi tuna bowl for supper and it was sooo good. Perfectly cooked and loved the items in the bowl with it. Fresh healthy option! Giving 4 stars in atmosphere only because the heater wasn't keeping up. I wore my jacket and my toes were freezing by the end of the meal. read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - Ahi Tuna Island Bowl - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

It may be a bit hard to find, but once you do it is worth it! The restaurant is the back building in a new space called The Creek. We sat at the bar on the second floor. The tv above the bar that played Caribbean beach scenes was a nice touch--making it feel like an escape to paradise with my Coconut Martini in hand. The Coconut Shrimp Beach Bites were tender and flavorful--but the Sweet and Sour Slaw with pineapple was my favorite bite. The Caribbean Jerk Tiki Tacos were delicious. They were also topped with the Sweet and Sour Slaw. The jerk seasoning could have been ramped up a bit as they were not spicy at all. Overall, we had a great meal. Alli at the bar was very attentive and personable. Great vibe! read more

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This new Caribbean inspired restaurant, is the first of its kind in Springfield. In short, this place will finally provide a restaurant option which is different and refreshing. Let's comment on some of the dishes: - Grilled shrimp appetizer: This was a winner of the dish. Shrimp tonight were cooked perfectly. The butter sauce is melded with a chili oil mix of some sort that really works. - Nachos: Cheese sauce needs to be a bit warmer, but plenty of toppings which include black beans, corn, mild jalapeño etc. And the dish (didn't) have too many dry chips - which is a good thing in my book! - Smoked Gouda soup: A tomato based soup with a good amount of Gouda cheese within the soup. Overall, a good soup starter to the meal. - Carne Asada entree: This dish is done very well. Char on the steak but (still) cooked to temp of mid-rare. The mango salsa is a good acid compliment to cut the richer meat taste. - Cuban: They've got the bread coming in from Florida which is the start to a good Cuban sandwich. Has pork and ham on the Cuban. This sandwich can stand to be thicker meat slices in order to prevent being dried out on the cook. - Various sides: Black beans have the right taste but a touch salty tonight; they'll get that dialed in. Roasted corn was pretty good/different side from the norm. Mixed vegetables need a bit less cook and leave some texture. Island rice is a good rice side for a meal. Fries are good and good fry texture, with a softer inside potato taste. The service and pace of meal clicked along at a good pace. The overall feel and ambiance of the place is quite comfortable. Eat Drink Escape ....that's their motto and they deliver on this concept. Get out there and enjoy this new Springfield restaurant! read more

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Wonderful menu and relaxing atmosphere, always with attentive service. The fried plantain dessert is the best in town!

This was an overall good business! The food tasted good but was a little pricey. The server was super nice and it felt very Hawaiian. Nice place overall. read more

Starting with the drinks. Exquisitely flavored teas as well as many unique alcoholic beverages with a beautiful bar and overall wonderful atmosphere. The service from the first step in was nothing short of spectacular even offering us window seating on the top floor. Our waitress was very caring and patient as it's our first time in. Ordered: Mango Habanero Chicken bowl, paired with a nice rice, avocado, black beans and pickled red onion for my lady and she was very pleased. I enjoyed the fresh sea food special which was, Tilapia with a mango sauce, bowl of vegetables and again the very nice rice. The palate was shocked with the new flavors of this wonderful establishment, I highly recommend for any occasion. But on to the important part, the dessert. What was ordered: Chocolate cake and salted caramelized plantains with vanilla ice cream coming with a caramel drizzle as well. read more

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The P&P Cubano was delicious! The bread was fresh and toasted perfectly, with a great ratio of meat, and the mustard was creamy with just the right amount of tang and sweet. The sweet slaw wasn't my favorite, but that's comparing it to the other fantastic sides. So the bar was set pretty high. The coconut chicken and shrimp are our go-to's and are so good they make it difficult to try anything new. We LOVE the sweet chili orange lime sauce! The pineapple Teriyaki pork loin has a wonderful flame-touched char with a sweet and savory Teriyaki sauce. The key lime pie is easily enough for two. It's rich and indulgent with the perfect amount of lime zing. This is a fantastic restaurant with a wonderful outdoor area. We've eaten here a half dozen times and have yet to sit indoors. Do yourself a favor and give Palm and Paddle a try. read more

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My sister and I were in the mood for something tropical for lunch last week so we tried Palm & Paddle Grille. It's a beautiful restaurant, very tropical themed down to the color of the water glasses and the paint on the walls. Our server (also the bartender), Tino, was excellent! The food was good, too. I had the three tacos (carne asada) and the flavor with the slaw and pickled onions was excellent! My sister had a salad with the carne asada and it was kind of sparse. My suggestion to the staff is not to ask how people want their meat cooked because the pieces of thin-cut so although we ordered "rare" the steak was well done. I don't think there's a way around that given the size of the pieces, so maybe don't ask that? Normally, I cannot eat well done beef, but it was tender and the flavor with the other ingredients was really, really good. Give it a try -- the folks are super nice, and the food is good. read more

Food was awesome. The service was 5 star too. Made me feel like I was rich. Y'all need a better sign so you can be found. Love the food. Thank you read more

I went with a friend for lunch on a Sunday. The restaurant was about 25% full. The waitress explained it was her first day serving; not a problem, we had no where to be. My patience got very thin after waiting 15+ minutes for drinks and then having to hunt someone down for a refill. Food came out almost at the same time even though we ordered an appetizer and our meals came with salad. I asked twice for to-go boxes, I asked twice to have her give me one bill instead of two, I had to again hunt down someone for salt and pepper. The food was good; not great, but good. I had coconut chicken tenders. In my opinion they were more in the burned side and while they had some flavor, these definitely could use some more. Fries were excellent. The best thing was that they serve Coke products. As I was leaving I indicated to the server that our waitress could maybe use a little bit of help, I got a blank stare with no response. Will I go back? Probably. I am completely understanding of new staff but when it takes multiple requests to get what we've asked for, it really takes down the enjoyment. read more

This place is so much fun! The menu has lots of options and a great Caribbean flare. They have a variety of beachy flavored cocktails as well and the service was great. You also have the option of sitting outside, at the bar or in the seating area. I highly recommend this place. They even have cute T-shirts for your next vacation! read more

Great food and different tastes on traditional meals. I loved the tacos while my wife enjoyed the shrimp. We split a cocktail and it was even more refreshing. read more

Food and drinks were absolutely amazing!! We are obsessed with this place. This was our first time coming and we are so impressed! Service was amazing, Shirley took great care of us. We got the mudslide cocktail, the dragonfruit bliss, the hot honey margarita, and the toasted pineapple to sip on while we enjoyed the ahi tuna bowl and the mango habanero chicken sandwich. The only grievance I have is the downstairs area being so open and having quite the echo, especially when it's not super busy. Otherwise, the ambiance is amazing. Margaritaville radio really ties things together! Please try it out! read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - We got the Ahi Tuna bowl and the Spicy Mango sandwich, both entrées were amazing!! This was our first time trying and we loved it! - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Amazing place, looks great inside and out. They were very friendly when they sat us and always checked in to make sure our drinks were full and to make sure the food was good. This was a amazing place and the food was the best I've had. read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I got an appetizer two entrees and a drink and everything was fantastic! Will definitely return! Love the vibes this place brings.

The ham and swiss sandwich was great, the coconut chicken was very good and extra fresh! The ribs tasted good but were cold. The pink flamingo drink was also good. read more

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This place was so worth the drive! I had the rasta pasta with jerk chicken. I ate as much as I could. The portion sizes were generous, so come hungry. The sauce had flavor without being overpowering. My boyfriend had the pineapple teriyaki and cleared his plate. So his was delicious as well. read more

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Had a wonderful evening meal at the Palm and Paddle on 1/13. Started with an excellent shrimp cocktail followed by thecatch of the day, pan fried orange roughy was outstanding. finished with the most amazing home made key lime pie: probably the beat ever. The atmosphere was warm and you are surrounded by pictures and images of the Caribbean. Highly recommend this restaurant for a light evening meal that will leave your taste buds dancing out of the door. Thank you!! read more

I was staying at the La Quinta next door to this New Looking place Palm and Paddle Grille Great service from the Bar tender read more

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This new restaurant/bar/Grill bring a nice cultural variation to Springfield. This two-story building will allow you to explore the islands with flavor and ambience. The staff is friendly, and food was amazing! read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - Rasta pasta and Salad - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Arrived @8 on a Saturday night. Great atmosphere for drinks and conversation. Isaac took care of us upstairs. Strongly recommend the Rasta Pasta. Will definitely be back. read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - Dessert! - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I had dinner here a few months ago. Service was not the best. The jerk chicken was ok. Rice was HORRIBLE. What saved the dinner was the coconut chicken strips. We had a fairly large group 7 plus a baby and the staff didn't seem to know what to do with a large group. Service was very slow too. read more

Showed up with about an hour before close. They had a limited menu for later hours, and most of it wasn't available. Nothing special with the decor. The only positive was the waitress who was attentive throughout our visit. It wasn't her fault the kitchen was such a disaster, but she kept apologizing for them anyway. I will definitely not go back the next time I am in town. If it wasn't for the employees who would suffer I would wish this business to close and let someone else do a better job. read more

Amazing food! Great atmosphere! We will absolutely be back! We ordered the mango habanero bowl and the jerk chicken Rasta Pasta. (Which was huge, btw.) No pics of the bowl bc it was polished off so quickly by my husband... I snapped this one before we dug in. The place is easy to miss since it's new with little signage on the street - it's right next to La Quinta. Keep an eye out. An absolute must for lunch or dinner! read more

Palm & Paddle Grille - Rasta pasta with jerk chicken - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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