Palate by LRC

“This place is a true gem! From the Chihuly-inspired light fixtures to the lit trees and unusual art, it’s hard to believe this is in a suburban strip mall. And the food is amazing! Sides, flatbreads, handhelds – all Inspired without being pretentious and just downright yummy. And don’t get me started on the craft cocktails! The icing on the cake is the amazing service that you get every time, especially from our favorite Brooke. Stop reading and just go there!”

“Palate was an incredible dining experience. The food, wine and cocktail offerings were all amazing—every dish was thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My favorite was panko shrimp; no shells with a delicious cocktail sauce made by one of the owners. The service was equally impressive; the staff was attentive, welcoming, and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the meal. What really stood out was the atmosphere. It felt less like dining at a restaurant and more like being welcomed into a friend’s home. From the art on the walls (by local artists) to the warm hospitality and comfortable setting…. It all created a relaxed, memorable experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Palate by LRC to anyone looking for exceptional food, outstanding service, and a truly inviting dining experience”

“WOWOWOWOWOW! Where do I begin? A definite hidden gem with amazing food, staff, ambience and cocktails! This is not a place to go if you want oversized plates with overpriced food. Palate by LRC has bites in the description as it is a tapas place. The food is always the perfect amount, healthy and fresh! I always leave satisfied and not bloated and I love the gluten free and vegan options! The staff is impeccable! From Tom and Chris to Zach, Jason, Dylan, Red and Sara...each one is committed to excellence! The live music on the weekends just completes it perfectly! There might have been some singing and dancing Saturday night as we were happily trapped by the rain! What makes this place even more special is the way they treat my elderly mother. She loves to "belly up to the bar" for her Bacardi and the latest creation that Eddie the chef has created! I hesitate to post because I want to keep this place hidden but I can't keep it to myself! If I could give it 1,000,000 stars I would!”

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at the new restaurant Palate, owned by the talented duo Christopher and Tom from Lekka, and it was an incredible experience! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a meal with friends! The standout dishes were unforgettable: meatballs were perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavorful, while the pappas bravas were crispy and delightfully spicy. And let's not forget the goat cheese dip — rich, creamy, and utterly delicious! Overall, Palate is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, and I can't wait to go back and try more of their innovative menu. Highly recommend this gem!”

“Highly rated on Yelp we thought we'd try Palate for our date night. Since the website & Yelp state a reservation is highly recommended, we did. We arrived 15min early for our reservation and there was one other couple there. We were given a choice on where to sit and chose the wall booth. The woman who seated us was kind and shared the curated wine list and her favorites on the menu. We had already decided we'd just try a couple sharable plates and skip an entree. I chose a glass of Pinot Noir while my hubby ordered his favorite Old Fashioned. The wine pour was a generous portion and the Old Fashioned was served in a very smoky fashion, but the taste was just okay. + Rustico Meatballs - being dairy free, these were for my hubby. We laughed when they arrived at they were average size meatballs but they had been cut in half and there were 2.5, HALF meatballs in the bowl! What happened to the other half of the third meatball? We giggled over what may have happened to it. They tasted okay, but nothing special and we were glad we were not sharing them as it was really only two meatballs, plus the half. + Tuscan Hummus + extra blistered flatbread - I'm so glad I ordered the extra bread! The veggies were fresh and tasty, but not enough to eat the generous portion of hummus provided. The flatbread was yummy and warm and a great accompaniment to the hummus. The hummus was good, not great or special, but good. + Mac & Cheese, add bacon - before my hubby ordered this he asked if he could add a meat to make it more hearty. After the two meatballs he was still hungry (wink). He was told he could add bacon to the dish, and that sounded great. The mac & cheese was portion was okay, but the taste was pretty bland and it wasn't actual bacon pieces, but more like bacon bits added in. Pretty disappointing. + Patattas Bravas - I like spicy so this dish sounded tasty. My nose was running instantly and once my tongue took a break I tried to taste the different flavors separately as the sauce overwhelmed the dish. There were maybe 8 breakfast potato cubes in the sauce and they were drizzled with the lemon garlic aoili, which was good and I wished there was more of that & less sauce. Individually the items were good, but together the spicy sauce overwhelmed it all. Our service was great, kind and offered a smile all night long. The ambiance was creative, welcoming and the live music was really nice too. We could see this as a great wine bar or happy hour spot, but won't be back for a date night.”