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Colorful bar at The Palms in Pelican Key with hand-painted floral barstools and fairy lights
Caribbean & international bistro

The Palms

Pelican Key, 25 Airport Road

A Caribbean and international bistro in the heart of Pelican Key

The Palms is a friendly neighborhood bistro on Airport Road, just steps from the Royal Palm Beach Resort and Pelican Key. It is a great option for travelers staying in Simpson Bay or Maho who are looking for an honest, no-fuss family-run restaurant with generous portions and a team that takes the time to chat with every table.

The restaurant has been run for over a decade by Greg and Joelle. Greg, the head chef, draws on the Caribbean recipes of his Trinidadian family and adds a strong international layer to the menu. The dining room is intentionally relaxed: painted tables, wooden benches, fairy lights everywhere and a colorful bar counter that often becomes the heart of the evening. On several nights of the week, acoustic live music adds to the atmosphere.

Regulars come back for the Drunken Ribs (slow-glazed pork ribs that fall off the bone), Trinidad-style shrimp curry, filet mignon with creamy mushroom sauce, sesame tuna or a very authentic goat curry. For dessert, do not miss the carrot cake and the rotating flavored cheesecakes, both house signatures. Practical tip: book ahead in high season, come hungry, and aim for Friday night when live music sets the mood.

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Outdoor terrace at The Palms with painted wooden table and palm trees in the background
Glazed Drunken Ribs, signature dish of The Palms in Simpson Bay
Seared sesame tuna served with white rice and ginger soy at The Palms
Beef filet mignon and house fries with creamy mushroom sauce at The Palms
Trinidad-style goat curry served with red bean rice and salad at The Palms
Homemade carrot cake drizzled with caramel, signature dessert of The Palms

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Opening hours

Closed Opens at 17:00
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 22:00

Honest Caribbean cooking in Pelican Key

Drunken Ribs, shrimp curry and homemade carrot cake in a warm, family-run setting.