The Palms

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.