Why we love The Palace Grill-
Just a few short steps off State Street lies a piece of Santa Barbara history. For over 25 years The Palace Grill has given Santa Barbara an authentic New Orleans dining experience. The Palace specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine, from Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffée, Gumbo, Catfish, Oysters and much more. Experience live jazz on the weekends or mardi gras beads on Tuesdays for everyone.
The owners routinely fly their entire staff to New Orleans so they can experience the magic and maintain the authenticity of a restaurant in the French Quarter. The Palace Grill offers you a trip to the French Quarter District - minus the long flight.
The Palace Grill became a part of Santa Barbara history when the White House Press Corps made it one of their favorite restaurants during the Reagan Era. Catering the dedication ceremony for the Reagan Presidential Library cemented the Palace Grill's place in Santa Barbara history.
Besides being world famous for their food, the Palace Grill also offers world class service. Their "team" approach makes the entire staff available to you at all times.
Los Angeles Magazine rates the Palace Grill "best on the west coast for Cajun-Creole cooking." Gourmet Magazine describes it "as though suddenly the Bayou country had dropped into the Santa Barbara beach-front."
We love the Palace Grill for their exceptional food and the extraordinary service, and most of all you can't miss their famous Louisiana Bread Pudding Soufflé.
Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Simply our number one favorite.
The Palace offers one of the best lunches in Santa Barbara and serves truly spectacular southern, Louisiana-inspired food! Try the bread pudding dessert – it is AMAZING!
Wonderfully diverse menu, something for everyone!!
The Palace Grill offered a Superb Dining Experience from the Crawfish Popcorn to the Louisana Bourbon Bread Pudding. The Service was Friendly and Attentive. We ordered PoorBoy, Crawfish Crabcakes and Jambalaya which were cooked to Perfection! This was definitely one for the Books! We Highly recommend this Restaurant for either Lunch or Dinner.
I’m never disappointed no matter what the mealtime. It’s like taking a vacation. Watch out for the strong yummy martinis and be sure to come hungry.
We really enjoyed our meal at The Palace. With the Central Coast Dining deal we were able to experience a relaxing 3 course lunch at an affordable price. We will definitely be purchasing again from Central Coast Dining!
Food and service at The Palace always exceptional!