Christopher W.
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Old Palm Liquor is a really solid wine bar with a South American / tropical fusion vibe, and overall the food was good even if nothing hit that “wow” moment for me. We basically ordered most of the menu, and while everything was tasty, a lot of the dishes felt like things that are hard to go wrong with — roasted veggies, crispy fried items, breads with dips — where the sauces did most of the heavy lifting.
The standout dish for me was the flatbread. It’s clearly their most popular item and for good reason — baked well, great flavour, and a perfect pairing with the spreads. Close second was the oyster cream with cassava chips. The chips were super crispy, and that oyster cream had a strong seafood hit, so only get it if you like that flavour, but the texture combo was extremely satisfying.
The pickled mussel on bread was also really nice and worth ordering.
The pasta had a great baked texture with that crisp top, but our serving leaned very tomato-heavy and citrusy — not bad, just not my personal preference.
For the mains, the fish was easily the best. Perfectly cooked, balanced with a light sauce/oil, and carried the meal nicely.
The steak tasted good but felt pretty stock-standard and heavily reliant on the sauce.
The pork loin wasn’t for me — tender enough, but the flavour sat mostly in the fat, which I didn’t love.
Chips were bomb.
Overall, Old Palm Liquor delivers tasty food, great wine bar vibes, and a menu that’s easy to enjoy. For me, more hits in the smaller dishes than the mains, but still a nice spot if you’re in the area or want something different from your usual pubs and bistros.