Based on 266 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
Address:
4920 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319) 246-1419
Website: http://palmsia.com/
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Brian Gens
Best meal I’ve had out in a long time. Unassuming property, dimly lit, and still trying to reopen after this Covid- 19 stuff, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Boy was I wrong. The food was amazing. The ribs and bacon wrapped asparagus for the win!!!
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Alexia Day
My husband and I eat here for lunch occasionally and are never disappointed. Great service and awesome food!
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Tami Sanchez
We had a very good meal. Sam, our waitress was excellent. Really appreciated her!
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Anthony Franklin
This is a very pleasant place to enjoy a nice meal, spend some time with friends or family and enjoy the rich history of this landmark. We had the pizza. It was excellent. The crust was crispy and soft on the inside, the toppings were not frozen nor manufactured, and the cheese was as good as the sauce. If you’re interested in a great place to relax and have a good time, I highly recommend this place for you. Excellent table service!
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Reid Krabill
The ribs were the bomb and I’d highly recommend but the steaks were way too rare. The 20 oz. Ribeye was great but it was too bloody to finish. I would recommend the ribeye but gotta be cooked right. The fillets We ordered were not great at all. We ordered them medium and they were dripping blood and had to be thrown back on the grill and when we got them back and able to try them they were not great and definitely not worth $34 each. Not sure why but they looked identical to the 7 oz sirloin that was only $10. The fried platter appetizer was amazing. The restaurant is nice, the bathrooms are nice. The outside is a little run down. Service was great but I think the waitress was new and not sure about the menu items. been here a few times and would come back but the $34 fillet wasn’t worth it at all this time. I’m being nice with the 4 stars because we have had nothing but great food in the past. we dined at 5 PM on 10-17-20 restaurant was empty….covid is possibly to blame?
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Greg Van Norman
The Palms was recommended by our neighbors here, and it’s long been a standout restaurant in Fort Madison.We went on a Monday night, and the parking lot was full of cars, which is a good sign. Inside, it was cozy and welcoming, with many tables already taken.
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Kelly Neuendorf
I was really looking forward to trying this place since being bought out a year ago. We dined here on Saturday night at 6:30 pm. Our friends ordered burgers and even paid $2 extra for bacon and cheese. The burgers we’re absolutely tasteless, as in no seasoning, dry and grainy. I ordered baby back ribs that were very fatty and grisly although tender. In my opinion there is no excuse for unseasoned food. We will not be coming back. Just bad preparation of food. Disappointing at best.
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Mitzi Jessen
Overall the food was pretty tasty. It seemed like the cinnamon roll recipe changed; not as good. Salad bar didn’t have broccoli salad, kidney bean salad, cucumber salad or several of the Palm’s original favorites. It might have been because it was a Tuesday night and not one of the busier nights? Prices were a little high. Service was a bit slow, but Sandy was an excellent waitress.
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Nicole McAndrews
My boyfriend and I are new to town and wanted to try out some local cuisine. I ordered BBQ ribs with coconut shrimp and he ordered Top Sirloin. The ribs were amazing, they literally fell off the bone when I tried to pick them up with my fork and the sauce had a sweet kick to it. There was coconut in the actual batter of the fried shrimp which was unique and tasty. It also came with a potato side of our choosing, so I chose sweet potato fries which were the best texture/taste wise I have ever had in my life, and my boyfriend got the twice-baked potato which was also good (we tested each others food) though maybe a smidgen dry. I also tested his steak and it was cooked to perfection! At least for those who love medium-rare. We also ordered some sort of deep-fried vegetable appetizer which of course was also delicious to perfection.
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Von Welch
We stumbled into this place during our stay in Ft. Madison and it easily exceeded our expectations. Food was good at a reasonable price. Most of our party had prime rib (special on Saturday night) and was happy. One person had ham steak – very generous portion. One person had the buffet, and my impression was it was mediocre – I suggest ordering off the menu. I had the Greek Lemon Chicken, which was excellent. Price was reasonable at $20-25 ea. including drinks and a giant, rather tasty cinnamon roll you get with your meal.
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