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Reviewed 30 September 2023

What a terrible experience. I'm new to Stellenbosch and heard of The palms from friends, last night eas my second night going there. The first time I went my service wasnt up to scratch, but I'm not the type of guest that complains easily, seeing...I a have my own restaurant for the last 15 years, so I know the hustle is real. But last night was a huge disappointment. I had family friends qgo came to visit from the eastern cape and they also was so disappointed. We waited atleast 20 minutes for service, I had to get up an go ask someone to come help us, they were more worried about their shift ending. When our waiter got to us, she definitely wasn't keen on serving us. She had no tableside manners and did not make us feel welcome at all. She forgot our food order amd only came back after 10 minutes to come take our oder again as she forgot what we orderd. Then she still had a problme when we ordered Shusi, because it is to big issue to order shusi on the system. We got our food after a long time, not all at once and there was no cutlery or salt and pepper, buy the time the cutlery came our food was ice cold. This was a very disappointing evening. You should get your service up to scratchMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 December 2021 via mobile

money was paid over by the company management didn't know anything about us that's coming money was paid in there bank account they insisted on proof of payment after they got the proof of payment they made us wait for a hour outside while they...were setting up# very unprofessional# bad management skills# unacceptableMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 14 December 2020

Service all round from the Manager and waiter staff was terrible. They seem to think they are better than everybody and there is no need for good service.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 20 October 2020 via mobile

Our perfectly normal and enjoyable experience was ruined by the attitude of the manager Shane on duty that evening Treated me like a second class citizen reminiscent of apartheid days when my card did not work at the table . I went to another paypoint...at entrance and the card worked first time. No apology offered by visibly hostile manager.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 10 August 2020 via mobile

Regarding the service is was excellent. Food quality is good and everyone is very friendly and ready a assist. Thank you for a wonderful well spend day. Would recommend this restaurant for family outings or visits anytime.

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 6 November 2019

The Palms have always been a go to for watching Rugby on a very big screen. The vibe is always nice and you can enjoy the atmosphere with a few friends and a beer. There is a kids play area at the back for the...family outings as well.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 21 September 2019

Jings, you can't get better anywhere!!!! Steak egg and chips for about R60.00 mid-week. And always divine and the lovliest wee waitress ever! My pal and I now go as often as we can. Love it.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 11 September 2019

The Palms Pub and Grill looks a bit rough and unkempt on the outside, however, their food is very good and reasonably priced.Great place to eat

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 14 August 2019

Great afternoon at the Palms...kids love that they can run around and play...food is always good.....service a bit slow as it is always a bit difficult to get the busy waiters attention, but would return

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 7 July 2019 via mobile

Will never try again to give this place another chance. Have to drive all the way out on a dark road to get there. Nice band played with great songs. Place was not full for a Sat night. Not once did a waitress come and...ask if we wanted something to eat. Had to get up 3 times to go and ask for a menu or some assistence. Finally someone took our starter order, brought the food and informed us that she will leaving because she only has 1 table to serve???? This was 19:30. We waited for ever again for a waitress and finally stood up again to go and find one. Asked her to come and take our order but never showed her face. Only when we asked for the bill she was there in a rush??? Place is dirty also behind the bar shelves are hanging and everything full of dust. Toilets floor are full of water. Inside the tent area are lots of non smoking notices but all the smokers ignored this and the place was filled with smoke. Had to ask the manager to please attend to this as they can get a hectic fine for allowing this to happen. Well needless to say after the terrible service we got up and drove the 6 km back to Kuilsriver in the rain to get a decent meal at Bossa Soneike and they didnt dissapoint us, great food and service. I give Palms another year before they close there doors. Will defn not recommend anyone to go there.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 16 June 2019 via mobile

We took our family and friends for fathers day and my birthday for lunch on 16th June 2019. The service was horific. Food was awefull. Manager is talking more of his studies and what he wants to change than attending to the problems. 2 of...us left without eating. We will never return or refer people again. This was not the first bad experience but surely the lastMore

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 3 June 2019

Terrible experience, no service and will sell you a drink before closing time and inform you to finish in 5 minutes as they need to close. Not worth hard earned money.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 4 January 2019

Overall “look at feel” of the venue is not great. Ample parking. Cleanliness needs a bit of attention, specially the tables which are sticky to the touch. Acceptable for a no-frills casual visit and average meal.

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed 21 December 2018 via mobile

If you whant to see how the locals do it on a Friday and Saturday nights this is the place to be. Drinks flow and food is plenty to choose from. Just dont drink and drive. This bush pub is a bit on a dark...roadMore

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 12 December 2018

Play area for kids is a bonus. Lovely specials on good food. Drinks always take long tho. Toilets kept clean at all times

Date of visit: August 2018
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  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3
  • Value: 3