Palace Bar & Restaurant — Attraction in Miami Beach

We made a reservation 5-6 months in advance for my friend’s birthday weekend in Miami for the Sunday drag brunch. Granted we were about 5-10mins late to our reservation but they almost sat us at a 4 seater table in the back, we ended up getting a 6 seater a little closer to the front, which was much better (but not ideal ideal). Not sure how they reserve the seats based on reservation, but it seemed disorganized or first come first serve based on arrival. So I would be mindful of that if you do go.

The waiter was great, I didn’t catch his name but he was very fun and made us feel welcomed. Service was a bit slow but with that crowd it made sense. They were able to exchange any bills you had for singles, to give to the drag queens. Also, you can purchase a palace fan for $15, which was fun to clack with the crazy vibes of the venue.

The bottomless mimosas were aplenty and they didn’t stop flowing for like 1.5 hours. In our group we ordered the Chicken + Waffle, Steak & Eggs, and Flautas. I highly recommend the Chicken + Waffle and Flautas, I was surprised how good it was. The steak tasted kind of chewy and meh.

My friend ordered shots and it was like $14 a pop. He asked for the prices before he ordered and seemed like a miscommunication cause when we saw the bill it was $84 for 6 shots. More pricier than we expected but whatever.

The drag show was lit right off the bat, the energy and vibes were so fun. Everyone was having the time of their life and the people around us were so nice. All the drag queens walk around and interact with the crowd, my friend had a birthday crown/sash and was engaged with most of the drag queens.

This was truly a one-of-kind experience that you can only find in Miami (coming from NYC), if you wanna have fun and get ratchet this is the place to be. The minor setbacks mentioned were quickly thrown in the back of our minds. I...

I was really looking forward to this place and the show. I like to support my community and the performers. I was traveling from OH and made my reservations 2 weeks in advance. When my friends and I arrived we were seated at a table on the sidewalk in front of the building next door. My friend who lives in Miami informed me we would not see the show or hear anything from where we were seated, he has seen the show in the past. A staff member also told me they were not good seats to see the show. I have now read the other reviews and I cannot believe they continue to sell tickets to people to seat them in seats where they don't see the majority of the show and for the same price as the seats up front. At the very least they should sell tickets where you choose your seat and you pay for the best seats, like a theater does. I spoke to the gentleman who I think was in charge he was pleasant, but when I said I made my reservations a long time ago he did not seem to think 2 weeks was long ago. He also told me I could stand around for 15 or 20 minutes to see if there were no shows and he could seat me by the stage. I declined this offer since I am 62 and have health concerns with my legs and had already been standing for some time. I don't believe all those people up front made their reservations before me, I think I was seated out of sight on the sidewalk next door because I was visiting and they figured I would not know any better and if I had not had my friend with me from Miami I wouldn't have known and would have stayed and been very upset that I did not see the show but was still paying the same price as everyone else. Unfortunately due to this experience I will not be going back...

Update: Definitely make reservations! This place has gotten a lot more busier and more packed since I was here last. Bust out those dollar bills for the queens! I went for drag brunch and there was a line to get in because of so many reservations. Definitely hard to get a seat for a group if you come later.

It's a $50 per person for Bottomless Mimosas and an Entree. Fabulous deal! They have shows at 11 am and 2 pm. The queens are fabulous and you'll have a wonderful time!

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This IS the dining place you want to be at on South Beach. Fabulous cocktails and really good simple food. Their Firecracker Shrimp Tacos are yummy and won't break the bank. Let the cocktails do that for you.

Haha, the tacos are super filling without being too much so you can still get your drink on to get your buzz. Good flavor and just what you want! Shrimp, slaw, and flavor!

I got three cocktails here. All really good and enjoyable. You'll get a good buzz for sure! I started out with their Palace Classic Mojito. It was just that--a well made mojito. Next, I went for the Blueberry Mojito. Really pretty!! And I enjoyed the blueberry taste. Unfortunately the photo just looks like a normal mojito. Last, I got Tom's Spicy Margarita. This is my jam. I'm all about spicy cocktails right now so this hit the spot. Highly recommend if you like things a little more on the hot side.

The downside really is that it's crowded af, but totally worth it for the high energy drag, sexy staff, and good vibes. By far the highlight of my time when I go to...