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Old Palafox, Pensacola, FL

Old Palafox

3.8 (19)
$31 to $50
American
19 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Located in historic downtown Pensacola, OP is the home of Creative Cuisine. We honor the bold flavors of Creole tradition while reimagining them with modern techniques. Every dish blends time-honored recipes with innovation, inviting you to explore bold tastes and the vibrant charm of our city.

We validate parking for 2 hours at Premium Parking between S Baylen St. and W Romana St, behind Old Palafox. We encourage our guest to provide license plate within 30 minutes of arrival to avoid parking tickets.

For Private Event, Buyouts, or reservations over 8 guests please contact oldpalafox@eatpcola.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 19 people are saying

Old Palafox reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • Pensacola

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Palafox offers a mixed dining experience with highlights of "amazing" food and "excellent" service, especially praised for its oyster selection and attentive staff. While some guests enjoy the "beautiful" decor and "delicious" dishes, others note slow service and overcrowding. Overall, it's worth visiting for its standout dishes and warm ambiance.
19 Reviews
  1. Edward

    Atlanta19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The idea was terrific, however the execution was poor. Too crowded, too loud, understaffed. The advertisement stated that tapas would be served by roving staff - that only happened twice while I was there (over one hour)! Food was placed in a way too confined area making access difficult . I was able to get two wings as everything else was gone by the time I could access the serving area. Again, the idea was great but if done again needs revamping!

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  2. Jim

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our brunch was excellent. Food taste and presentation were both great, as was the service. Prices were fair.

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  3. Robert

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was very informative and attentive, food was a little slow, but was not disappointed when it showed.

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  4. Sheila

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing especially the oyster selection which we had a sampling of multiple grilled. The steak was cooked to perfection. Our server, Josh, was the best! He was attentive and went above and beyond to accommodate and make it a delightful experience for my daughter’s birthday. I would strongly recommend this restaurant and will be back.

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cooked perfectly!!! Presentation awesome and so delicious ! Jeff was fantastic!

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  6. Kristin

    Dallas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and tasty wine and cocktails. Food came out hot and timely and the chef came out to check on us. Worth a visit!!

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  7. Karen VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at Old Palafox. The food and service was excellent. Highly recommended.

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  8. Scott VIP

    Tallahassee1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The venue was quite warm. Service slow and disorganized. Cost of food was over priced. Took approximately an 30 minutes for drinks and an hour to get the food. Would not go back again given what I experienced.

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  9. Seth

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We would have gone sooner if we realized that the rebranding of Our Palafox to Old Palafox was not a subtle name change but rather an entire changing of the guard. We tried multiple small plates and entrees and enjoyed every one. The waiter was experienced and attentive. The bartender came and chatted with us and tested out some new cocktail concepts to get some feedback. Complimentary bread pudding was NOT in the plan, but it was absolutely delicious.

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  10. michael VIP

    Mobile5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a decent experience. Would like to see more variety of wine and a few more entree options.

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FAQs

Old Palafox offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 355-9857.

Old Palafox is rated 3.8 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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19 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
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