Old Palafox

4.1 (47)

$31 to $50

American

19 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Sorry for the short notice news!!! Old Palafox has been forced to close its doors and leave the building due to not being allowed to renew our leasing contract. WE WILL BE BACK!! Thank you.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Pensacola, Old Palafox (OP) sets the standard for creative coastal cuisine. With a bold menu anchored by Gulf oysters, tapas, ceviche, tartare and coastal specialties, every plate is a surprising expression of flavor. The airy, stylish dining room and inviting patio pulse with Pensacola’s vibrant energy—perfect for everything from casual brunches with bottomless mimosas to lively cocktail-hour gatherings. Our team delivers service that’s warm, attentive, and authentically personal. Whether you’re planning a brunch outing, booking a date night, or hosting a group event, OP combines refined yet relaxed vibes with menu-forward innovation.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Sun 05:00–05:15
Phone number
(850) 355-9857
Website
https://www.ourpalafox.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
We provide special menus for every occasion, for any inquiries please reach out oldpalafox@eatpcola.com
Private party facilities
For Private Event, Buyouts, Reservations, Special Events over 8 guests please contact oldpalafox@eatpcola.com

Location
19 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502
Area
Pensacola
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Reviews

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4.1

(47)

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

47 Reviews

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Diane Gold
Chicago / Illinois31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic! The bread service is 100% worth the calories. We had the oysters, bourbon French toast and Mediterranean chicken kabobs. A funny mix of brunch & lunch but everything was delicious! And the bottomless mimosas were flowing! Great service, food and ambiance!!
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Joshua Gold
Key West / Florida Keys10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. Had the bread service, ceviche, steak kabobs, and truffle fries. All food was very good.
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Cory
Mobile8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 December 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Music was so loud we asked them to lower twice, but they kept turning it back up. One table moved to the back of the restaurant because it was so loud. The kabobs and rice were bland, more than bland if that is possible, with raw veggies and two fatty pieces of steak. The gumbo was good and the one drink I had was good. If we wanted drinks, tapas and loud music maybe we would return. But for a holiday meal it was not good for that price and will not return.
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Lisa Gold
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the scallops with truffle and risotto dish. To say it was amazing as an understatement! The quality, portion size, presentation, and taste was impeccable. I also had the sugar cookie martini. Definitely a sweet drink, more like a dessert. It was phenomenal! We will definitely be coming back here again!
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Charmer
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on 13 December 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing, but the wait for said food was quite a while. Customer service however, was great! Always made sure I had something to sip on.
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Karen Gold
New Orleans / Louisiana20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and tapas! Will definitely dine there again.
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Jeff Gold
Las Vegas2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 November 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They should hire a real chef and raise prices to cover the increases cost. Food was not prepared by an experienced chef.
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pam Gold
Mississippi8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 October 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers were very friendly and tentative to us. We had charbroiled oysters. They were ok but almost too buttery. Bread service was not what we were expecting and the dipping sauce was bland.
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Jacqueline
Columbus22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch! Awesome atmosphere and vibe! Had DJ with good house music. Grilled Oystere AMAZING. Brunch burger great, quiche good would like ham or bacon added as it was a cheddar/broccoli quiche. Great service Definitely will return and they take reservations which is a plus
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Tanya
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place ! We have been going every Tuesday for 1/2 off oysters and they are fabulous , not to mention the truffle fries are ridiculous !!!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Sun 05:00–05:15
Phone number
(850) 355-9857
Website
https://www.ourpalafox.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
We provide special menus for every occasion, for any inquiries please reach out oldpalafox@eatpcola.com
Private party facilities
For Private Event, Buyouts, Reservations, Special Events over 8 guests please contact oldpalafox@eatpcola.com

Location
19 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502
Area
Pensacola
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite at Old Palafox, reviewers praise the brunch, DJ, and flowing bottomless mimosas.

Yes, Old Palafox's airy, stylish dining room and warm service make it a popular choice for date nights and anniversary celebrations.

Guests frequently describe portions at Old Palafox as generous, several parties mention plenty of food and taking home leftovers.

Old Palafox feels stylish and vibrant, a tastefully decorated, airy dining room with an inviting patio; some nights feature a DJ or livelier music, while other visits are more relaxed and comfortable.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

Old Palafox is a perfect pick for brunch, guests rave about the bottomless mimosas and lively Sunday brunch, and many locals visit on Tuesdays for half‑off oysters.

Old Palafox features an airy, stylish dining room and an inviting patio, plus a bar area and comfortable booth seating for a relaxed downtown meal.

Old Palafox can swing between busy, sometimes overwhelmed service on peak nights (reviewers specifically noted a crowded Valentine’s evening) and quieter, relaxed visits when tables weren’t full.

Yes, Old Palafox offers an inviting patio for al fresco dining alongside its airy, stylish dining room.

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