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Palm Street

4.3 (47 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Dennis G.

Palm Street Brings Tropical Escapism to the Financial District In a neighborhood better known for office towers than island vibes, Palm Street offers an unexpectedly transportive experience. Just steps from the Fulton Street subway station at 41 John Street, this lively Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar has become one of the Financial District's most popular destinations, drawing a mix of neighborhood regulars, office workers, and visitors seeking good food without Midtown prices. Palm Street embraces its tropical fantasy with unabashed enthusiasm. Faux palm trees, cascading greenery, bamboo accents, and warm, intimate lighting create a delightfully kitschy atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously. It's the kind of place where the décor is part of the entertainment, transforming a downtown Manhattan storefront into something resembling a vacation lounge. The menu blends Thai and Chinese influences into a collection of shareable dishes, many arriving with theatrical flair. The Flaming Lamb Chops are the restaurant's signature for good reason. Their dramatic tableside presentation grabs attention, but it's the flavor that lingers. Perfectly cooked chops are finished with a deeply satisfying red wine and black pepper reduction that delivers richness without overpowering the meat. A modest serving of exceptionally prepared mashed potatoes accompanies the dish, soaking up every drop of the sauce. The Prime Beef Short Rib is equally memorable. Slow-braised until fork-tender, it strikes the right balance between richness and restraint, making it another standout among the restaurant's larger plates. Palm Street's beverage program is just as playful as its food. Tropical cocktails are served with colorful garnishes and plenty of visual flair, while the whimsical Tokyo Banana cocktail has earned a devoted following for its creamy dessert-like profile. Perhaps Palm Street's greatest value is its daily happy hour, offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In a neighborhood where cocktail prices often climb into the teens, the specials are refreshingly generous: $3 select beers with house-made chips, $4 spring rolls, $5 wines and chicken satay skewers, and $8 signature cocktails, including Yuzu Sours, Bellinis, and Mimosas. Weekday lunch specials, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offer another affordable reason to visit. I haven't had time to try their happy hour yet, but it's on my list of things to do. Palm Street may not transport diners to Southeast Asia, but it succeeds at something equally valuable: creating a lively, affordable escape in the heart of the Financial District. Between its playful atmosphere, surprisingly polished cooking, and one of downtown's best happy hours, it's easy to understand why the restaurant remains one of FiDi's busiest neighborhood favorites.

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Phil S.

A group of three of us were in town for a convention and wanted to have a decent sit-down dinner the night before. (Yes, we ended up doing ALL of the "NYC" stuff like the pizza and bagels the following day..) One of us, who is a vegetarian also happened to love Chinese food, so we decided to try Palm Street. To be fair, I'm not a huge fan of "all-encompassing" Asian fusion places--they have cuisines from Thailand, Vietnam, China, etc.--but I wasn't gonna be a butt about it with my coworkers. :-) Turns out, it was perfect for the occasion. By that, I mean mean everything we had turned out to have great flavors, despite having a lot of super touristy, gimicky aspects such as rainbow-colored shao long bao. I would have normally stayed as far away from places that offer "fusion" food, but I have to say, I was super impressed with presentation, flavors, and maybe most of all, their service. We ended up sitting at the front-most table, directly in front of the cashier counter, where (I think) the manager or the owner hung out the entire evening. Because of this, it was like we had 3 servers. Our initial server came and took partial order for appetizers, then the owner came to hang out with us and answer some questions about what we should have. (This generally happens because I always initiate small talks with my server about what we should try. Yes, an extreme extrovert.) Everything was on-point! Couldn't help but think about my wife and daughter, whom more than myself, would have appreciated the aesthetics of both the food and the place itself. If opportunity presents itself that our family happens to be in the neighborhood, I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again!

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Will A.

Very good! Came for an early dinner - decor was beautiful. Spacious and right around the corner from the WTC/Fulton street train terminal. The food was great (the pineapple glazed pork was the weakest dish we had) but the chicken and broccoli and Chow Fun were A1!

Ethel R.

Another great fine as we were all looking for a new place to try. Palm Street Server - Albert, he was so quick and provided very good recommendation for dinner. Chardonnay Sake Salt & Pepper Tufu Spear Ribs Chicken Chow Fun Vegetable Fried Rice Chicken Wings Privided by Chef - Chilled Cucumber with Special Sauce The deco was so fun with palm trees and makes you feel like you are on an tropical island. I also heard they made amazing cocktails for Happy Hour. A must visit.

Thai Spicy Octopus
Don A.

I was back in NY for a quick three day junket and wanted to get some Asian food. My business took me to FiDi so I wanted something in the area. After a quick search and review of restaurants in the area my friend and I decided on Palm Street and I'm glad we went. The place is both airy yet cozy with a modern tropical touch. They had cute inflated trees which really gave it that "Island" feeling. After being shown to a decent sized table by a friendly waitress we took a look at the menu...both paper and electronic and began to discuss the options. We decided on two apps...pork dumplings and a spicy octopus served cold. For mains we went with the "flaming" lamb chops and the prime braised short rib. We got a side of jasmine rice to accompany the mains. The apps came out and they smelled great. The octopus was tender and in a vinegar based sauce that was absolutely fantastic...a bit of sweet but mostly heat. The 5 dumplings were large and had a great ratio of breading(noodle?) to meat and were cooked perfectly. The flavor was spot on. Next cane the mains. We had quite the show as they flambé the lamb chops until they had a nice crust. They were tender and succulent with a strong pepper flavor that worked well with the red wine reduction sauce. The primed braised short rib was out of this world. Fork tender and shredded with a slight oniony yet complex sauce. It paired well with the jasmine rice. We were both so stuffed that we skipped dessert but left a nice tip for the outstanding service. We will be back.

Shakiyla S.

We went to Palm Street for dinner and had a great experience! The atmosphere feels like you are somewhere tropical. It feels like you left NYC without really leaving NYC. The food and the drinks were great. The staff members were knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating. My boyfriend and I were really impressed with this restaurant. I highly recommend checking it out.

Broccoli w Brown Sauce
Aubrey M.

Best sport for a good meal with reasonable prices! I will definitely be coming again!

Johanna B.

First time visit with friends and I have mixed feelings. To start, the space is really pretty and adorned with fake Palm trees. If there's a reservation in place, all members of the party must be present to be seated. I arrived earlier than my friends and took a seat at the bar. There's daily happy hour specials, both food and drinks, until 6:30 PM. I didn't have any alcohol/drinks, but the ones my friends ordered looked good--wine, Espresso Martini and Yuzu Sour cocktail. We were in different moods when it came to appetizers. I selected the Chicken Satay and the other selections were Spring Rolls and Rainbow Pork Soup Dumplings. Portions were generous. I couldn't help but notice the lovely color effect of the soup dumplings. My friends enjoyed their appetizer choices and speaking for the Chicken Satay--it was pretty good although at first I thought the chicken was undercooked. For mains, the selections were Tofu with eggplant, Duck and Chicken with Broccoli (my selection). I think everyone was pleased with their choices. I asked for the brown sauce on the side and was accommodated. The Chicken and Broccoli was healthily steamed but the texture of the chicken was odd. I've seen this at other Asian restaurants--chicken sliced very thin but with a noticeable texture flaw. Still, I ended up eating it. We never felt rushed and hung out for a couple hours. The damper of the evening was the inability of the staff to properly split the check among our three credit cards as requested. I don't know if it was a Toast issue but it took 40 minutes to resolve. Kind of frustrating. I'm hoping it was a one off experience because I'd like to return to get a better opinion of the food.

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Mandisa N.

Popped in for dinner without a reservation (party of 2, Tuesday) and were immediately seated. The place was decently occupied, and I can see it being busier - so maybe consider a reservation but it might not be completely necessary.   My friend and I chose to share the thai spicy octopus. It was just fine. I don't think I would get it again, but it was pretty decent. It's kinda spicy and come on a bed of shredded veg. I also got their cheesecake which came with a strawberry sauce - again, a very basic and enjoyable offering. Nothing stand out but nothing offensive.   I did think it was a little silly that their entrees did not come with rice - I really with that was included cause why would I kung pao chicken and not want rice with it???   The space itself is gorgeous; well decorated and dimly lit for the ultimate ambiance. Staff were very attentive. Overall fine experience.

Ashlyn K.

My friend and I went to Palm Street around 5pm on a Wednesday. The interior has a cute and classy ambiance with fake palm trees throughout with mood lighting. You may need a reservation if you're dining at a later time, but it was not necessary for 5pm. It happened to be the first night they were debuting a new special menu (I procrastinated on writing a review). So, my friend and I both got the braised beef noodle soup ($19). Pricing is pretty good for the area! The noodles were the perfect texture and consistency, and the beef was cooked well. However, I wanted more flavor in the broth. It had a natural beef flavor, but for the first time in my life, I elected to add chili oil to the soup because I needed more flavor! I think I went in expecting more of a laksa-type broth, so the mild flavor was a miss. Service was phenomenal. There were so many check-backs, water refilling, etc. At one point, my friend sipped water and it went down the wrong pipe. I swear every front-of-house staff came in to check-in on us. I would return to try another dish because the staff was so welcoming!

Pad Thai
Taylor K.

DISCLAIMER: this restaurant honestly wouldn't qualify as "Thai" but the food is still good anyways so that's what I'm basing this off of. They have a good happy hour here with wine at $5, certain cocktails at $8 and appetizers for $5. The pad Thai wasn't bad, but I wouldn't get the lamb chops again. The inside of this place is super cute and the service was fast for being packed. This is definitely somewhere I'd suggest for a cheap happy hour with above average food!

Nice vibes
Kseniya K.

Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 2/5 What at atmospheric hidden gem of Wall Street. Amazing vibes--like you enter a tropical oasis, escaping the concrete jungle outside. Felt like we were on a vibrant island, far from hustle and bustle of the working neighborhood. Really great vibes. Would return just for this. Pretty cutlery and dishes--attention to detail made this an enjoyable experience. Staff were superb. Great service. Good lunch deals. A hot & sour soup or a ginger dressing salad with an entree ($15-18). Great place for a business lunch. Best hot & sour soup I've ever had. Would return just for this and would order this as a Stand alone dish. Such flavorful broth and ample tofu and veggies. Perfect to warm up and savor, especially on a cold day. Pad Thai with beef was meh. I prefer a saucier pad Thai, and this one was on a blander & drier side. Only five pieces of beef. It tasted better as leftovers, once it got some time to soak up more flavors and gain some flavor. Spicy Eggplant Garlic Sauce was delicious--big portion of sautéd eggplants. Fried rice was on the bland side.

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Karen B.

I have been here a few times for drinks but today I had a few apps and the food gets a 10 as does their drinks. All of the food came out in a nice flow, not all at once and not rushed. Every.single.thing - DELICIOUS. It was almost packed and they were still highly attentive to taking away dirty plates and filling our glasses of water when empty as well as enduring we had another drink coming. The decor is beautiful, the restaurant is clean, and the service is top tier.

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We came for a group lunch and the service was great! They also had a wide variety for their lunch special. Cute ambiance as well.

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