Palms DSM
1905 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
(515) 214-1213
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You know the food is good when you start dancing. I ordered the Braised Oxtail with rice and peas with a side of plantains and candied yams with a Pain Killer as my drink. When I tell you it took everything in me not to get up and dance MULTIPLE times, I MEAN it. The meat was cooked to perfection, a medley in my mouth, perfectly spiced - I almost cried. As a Boricua myself, I know a thing or two about plantains and my GAWD they were good. Oh my days I could go on and on. The portion sizes??? Beyond. Welll worth the money. And they play such good music yall đ© What really blew me away was my server! She was so kind and attentive without hounding over me. She had a nice rhythm going, I felt so well taken care of. Bright smile and did I say so kind?? I feel like I was in a song called Palms DSM. HIGHLY recommend. When you go, ask for Bintu, shes a SAINT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an incredible meal here. My server Steven was fantastic and recommended the oxtail. Was very happy they still had it available! Incredible food and service here. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for incredibly flavorful food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food! So much flavor! Plantains!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Palms is a vibe. Great vegetarian options. The atmosphere is community. This is the spot now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent cocktails đč!!!
Great west Africa chicken wings !!
Incredible ox tail pizza , fish tacos, and jerk chicken Alfredo !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great but not everything was available from the menu. No burgers. No desserts.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was great. Service was great. Drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Palm's Smash Burger Sliders
My girlfriend and I placed a pickup order and were told it would be ready in 20 minutes. We arrived a few minutes after that timeframe, expecting the food to be ready to go. Unfortunately, when we got there, they hadnât even started preparing our order.
We ended up waiting about 30 minutes before receiving part of the order, and even then it wasnât correct â our pasta was missing. We were told it would be another 20 minutes for the pasta. At that point, since we had already paid and invested so much time, we decided to stay and wait it out.
In total, we were there for just over an hour for a pickup order that was placed 20 minutes in advance. By the time we finally got home, the wings were cold because of the extended wait.
To be fair, the food itself was solid. However, the pickup experience was extremely frustrating â especially considering the restaurant didnât appear to be busy at the time. Based on this experience, I wouldnât recommend ordering takeout. If you decide to try this place, Iâd suggest dining in instead and being prepared for potential delays.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
What a great addition to the DSM food scene. Had a great experience and would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere!! WOW! Don't miss this as an amazing place for Afro-Caribbean fusion food! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food is really good. There are a few things to workout as far as the waist staff being more service oriented. The server disappeared on us for a long time.My food was also served cold which is a big no for a restaurant. but overall it's a good spot with good food. All the dishes were delicious. I especially enjoyed the jerk chicken , jollof rice and plantains.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Savory, rich, and oh so good! The staff made our experience over the top. We will be back.
I tried Palms for the first time today and I already canât wait to go back! The oxtail and grits were hands-down my favorite, but honestly everything we ordered was amazing. We also had a few drinks and they were so goodâeverything tasted incredibly fresh. The owner and staff were beyond friendly and made us feel so welcomed from the moment we walked in. The music and atmosphere were on point, and the entire experience was just top-tier. Palms was such a vibeâI canât recommend it enough!
The only thing better than the great food is the great hospitality and service. They have great drinks and the best oxtails and cheesy grits, you'll ever find.
Everything was wonderful. We had the taco and jerk chicken plate. The mocktail was great, the chicken was so flavorful. The coconut candied yams were so good with the chilly weather.
Highly recommend to anyone and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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