The Palace Grill
Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Lower State, Santa Barbara
"Save room for desert, the bread pudding is incredible."(6 Tips)
"You've got to try the popcorn crawfish!!"(5 Tips)
"red beans and rice are awesome"(2 Tips)
"Try the Stuffed Filet Mignon - Get it blackened."(2 Tips)
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Ignore the few bad reviews. This is as good a Cajun place as you'll find outside of Louisiana. The food and drink are near perfect, and the atmosphere is warm and fun. +magician Mark Collier on Fri.
Starry KitchenMay 1, 2012Seriously solid Cajun food. The Gumbo isn't diluted & has a nice thick roux. The Red Beans+Rice got flavor. You get a LOT of Crawfish in the Etoufee (& it's good). This is a NICE surprise.. Holy CRAP
Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CAJuly 27, 2013Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - This place is EXCELLENT! Calamari appetizer & Blackened Filet Mignon, which comes w/ these buttery-garlic mashed potatoes, sooooo good! Can't wait to go back again!!
Alex DaishJuly 15, 2015The filet mignon was great. The cocktails are also very powerful. You only need one! And like others have said- leave room for the bread pudding!
Esra KaradoğanAugust 16, 2017Best food in CA! You should try blackened organic catfish 😋 Definitely will try at home 😍
Shawn CallahanApril 5, 2014Be there at 8.30pm for the It's a Wonderful World sing-along. Great feeling to sing with a group of strangers. Everyone gets the words.- Nick LFebruary 13, 2013Try the Stuffed Filet Mignon - Get it blackened. Best dish on the menu ... My go to. You can get a topping of artichoke hearts but I keep it dry. So good.
Nikita SuNovember 25, 2012service is excellent and food served fast. This place is packed but we were on the top 2 waiting list and was told to come back at 630 (they opened at 530) and we got seated exact 630.
Anastasia GiorgiovaJuly 15, 2013Try the soft shell crab... Soft & crunchy cornmeal coated with cajun spices, delicious and not at all greasy!!
Alp ÜstünJanuary 18, 2014I loved this place. One of my best grill dish I've ever eaten. Stop thinking and have your Fri/Saturday dinner here!
Adam SmithAugust 21, 2013It's all great here; Food, service and ambiance. The dark chocolate soufflé is awesome.
Troy CulpanJuly 22, 2011If you don't eat here when you're in town THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU! This is the most amazing place I've ever eaten at. Wow. Just wow.
Bill QuirosOctober 23, 2011This place is amazing. If you don't have reservations show up at 6:15. The Crawfish Lafitte is amazing. And the Jamabalaya-AWESOME!
Anand SomasundaramMay 26, 2013Damn good Chocolate soufflé and bread pudding , ask for extra whiskey sauce
ELS Language CentersJuly 27, 2012"It was the most authentic Cajun food I’ve ever eaten! The Palace serves up authenticity with a flair."-USA TODAY
- Daniel O'LearyJuly 16, 2010Save room for desert, the bread pudding is incredible. Seriously, if you are reading this now, flag down your waiter and order it.
Jennifer WeeksOctober 30, 2010If you skip having one of the souffles, you are missing out on an amazing experience! The food here makes you feel alive!
ᴡ FreemanMay 30, 2010Make sure to go on a Friday or Saturday night and talk to the magician. Not only are his acts amazing, he's hilarious to talk to as well.
Order red beans and rice and pecan chicken piccata at lunch.
Dayane FerrazzaSeptember 12, 2017The food was very good until we found a hair in it. When we went to pay the bill, we did not give the tip 15% for these reasons and she came to charge us the full amount.
Tania MirchandaniNovember 20, 2011Thanks for the tip! We are celebrating our one year anniversary and we told them and they brought us this!
I preferred this place years ago before they started the singing nonsense in the evenings. Now I'll just go for lunch if I know what's good for me!
Meleyna NomuraJanuary 26, 2011Not bad, not great. Nothing was really bad, but nothing really jumped out at me (including chocolate soufflé). I wouldn't be so critical if there weren't so many other better options so close.
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The Palace Grill
8 E Cota St (btw State & Anacapa St)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Located in Santa Barbara’s charming Old Town district, The Palace Grill serves a wide range of authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans and the South.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(805) 963-5000
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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