Patrick P.
Yelp
Yesterday my mother turned 80, and today my father turned 85. So we went to The Palm restaurant inside the Westin Buckhead, and I treated us to a lunch that was absolutely spectacular. I wasn't sure how busy it would be but I made a reservation and then we valet parked in the garage under the hotel.
I ate at the Palm restaurant two weeks ago in Mexico City, so I knew this would go over well for them. We were greeted by Brittney at the host stand, and I explained the bday situation and also that later this month was their 56th anniversary. She took a minute to decorate the table, while we took some pics around the outside near the bar and front entrance.
Brittney was our server, and just absolutely crushed it today. Kind, attentive, helpful and professional. She let us debate our path forward, giving us choices and other options that were available to us. My father ordered and old fashioned, my mother the Palm house margarita. I stuck with water since I overdid it yesterday for St Paddy's.
We aren't usually big eaters, but we tried our best to make room for an appetizer course before entrees. I knew the crab cocktail was special from earlier this month, then we chose the shrimp crostini to complement the crab. Both dishes came out and looked beautifully plated. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. Slight translucence, two pieces of focaccia cut diagonally, butter/basil/chile sauce in the bottom of the bowl.
I never see my mother eat rich dishes, and she was dragging the bread all over the bottom, and was amazed at the flavors. My father and I enjoyed the crab, lemon, and horseradish with cocktail sauce. Classic touch and so easy to eat.
We kept one menu so that I purposefully could drag our lunch out. I know our family, and if I could wait on ordering entrees we could give a little more time to try and eat more of the meal.
Father: 18 oz NY Strip, with brandy peppercorn sauce on the side.
Mother: 12 oz center cut filet, with a chimichurri sauce on the side.
Me: Lobster bisque poured table side, the wedge salad (asked for them to chop it up for me), and the pork belly appetizer.
Sides: creamed spinach and hash browns.
Let's just say that when the food came out, we were amazed at how great everything looked, but also how great it tasted. We don't eat large portions these days, but we did our best- still took home a TON of food.
Again, Brittney came by (as did the mgr) to check in, and continue refilling my water because I probably could've used an IV from partying.
Once we finished- they brought out a beautiful chocolate truffle with raspberry sauce and it was the perfect bite to end the meal since we overate. We ordered one cheesecake to go.
Brittney took pics for us, usually I am the photographer but she was so kind and helpful. We couldn't have had a better meal today. The restaurant wasn't super busy, so it was nice for us to enjoy and take our time. She packed our leftovers, all in a couple Palms bags and to-go containers...which should essentially be two more meals for us.
They validated our parking, we drove home and I'm 99% sure my parents are having a good food coma right now. I'm battling to stay awake until bedtime, but we all agreed that it was a really great meal, service by Brittney was OUTSTANDING, and to be able to treat my parents was really fulfilling, knowing what a little D-bag I was growing up.
My personal thanks to the team here. Helped me look good for this meal, and since it's affiliated with Landry's I got to use a bday discount and a $25 credit. They took the cheesecake off the bill and looking back, I should've ordered the Key Lime Pie but that gives me a reason to bring them back.
Support this business, the food was excellent, the service was impeccable, and we were so grateful for the time spent together today.
Thanks Brittney! Hope I see you again the next time I come in to eat here.