Gold Palm — Restaurant in Oakland

We decided to try Gold Palm on opening night before seeing a show, having heard about it and loved the space when it was Palmetto.

My partner and I each had two different cocktails, so we were able to cover most of the cocktail menu, and four of the non-meat small plates (mushroom skewers, veggie samosas, cheese toastie, cucumber salad, and masala fries).

The cocktails were all 4.3 to 4.7 on my subjective scale, delicious and unpretentious, while thoughtfully sourced and purposefully crafted.

The food was also exceptional. The only ding I would give them is that the cost/amount ratio on the mushrooms seemed off. There are delicious and well crafted small plate mushroom dishes at bars throughout the Bay Area that give you much more food for your money. It’s possible there’s a particular reason why this one is different, but alas. The other four dishes we had were very good to divine, particular given their saucy accompaniments (their ranch is easily one of the best in the Bay, very dill forward).

If you like great cocktail programs and shareable small plates,...

I don’t like leaving reviews, but how does your bartender spill a drink on me? I say it's okay and part of the job, but she still has a horrible attitude. I leave with decorum, and you can’t ever offer the simplest hospitality. It's abhorrent behavior like that that will kill the industry. Now, there was a server with the sauce and altruistic DNA that was just gregarious and made sure I was good initially. He knew I had been waiting and had that natural good barometer to check in. He had a sweatshirt. He should be leading the cavalry. He's a rare gem, and I hope he gets acknowledged. This place isn't bad, it's just sad that a bartender can cause a bad experience… nothing against the establishment. One person can't degrade a place. I also don’t react; I...

Had the chance to visit the Gold Palm at Happy Hour Friday. I was skeptical with the order at the counter set up, but it worked perfectly.

The food was amazing. Great diversity in dishes, perfectly seasoned and yummy options. We sat at the bar and had a few cocktails. The service at the bar was excellent. Our food came out quickly and we were very happy.

We visited the attached speakeasy for a nightcap. Mood and drinks were stellar. Bartender and Bouncer were friendly and...