
Palmer's Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Hartland · $$$
Steakhouse · Clearwater, FL · $$$
When the original Bascom came to Florida at the turn of the last century to help Henry Flagler build the Key West Railroad, he brought with him his love for thick cut chops and juicy steaks. During his travels he also discovered the bounties of fresh native Florida seafood. We have brought all of his favorites together in a true American Chop House that pays tribute to Bascom's hearty appetite and a passion for great steaks, chops and fresh seafood. In his honor, we have made Bascom's Chop House a comfortable, yet elegant, American restaurant. We are proud to offer a superbly crafted wine list and American Mid-Western beef, aged to our own exacting specifications to ensure the most tender and flavorful steaks served anywhere at any price. And, true to our Bascom's Chop House name, we also offer hand-cut veal, pork and lamb chops all prepared to perfection, as well as a great selection of native seafood delivered fresh daily.
“Fabulous experience, truly excellent food. Carla made a few suggestions and we are all the better for it. Fantastic food and service, lovely ambiance. We had the lobster deviled eggs, millionaire's bacon, French onion soup, NY strip, creamed broccoli, and seafood Newburg. Half of it was recommended or a special, all of it was delicious. Excited to bring my folks for Father's Day.”
“Wow, the steak dinner and gin martini was excellent here! Thank you to Dan, Michael, and chefs! Unfortunately, I did get sick that night and could not leave a proper review, after a fun night at the Echelon Fine Art event and modeling night. Still getting adjusted to Florida and all the new allergies, but I LOVE it here. I will be back soon!”
“First time visiting Bascom’s Chop House and I have to say—everything was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch and the atmosphere felt elegant yet welcoming. We started with the bread, which was fresh and delicious. The fried lobster was perfectly crispy and flavorful—definitely a must-try! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor. The shrimp risotto was creamy and rich, and paired beautifully with the creamy spinach on the side. To top it all off, the truffle parmesan cheese added that extra gourmet touch to the meal. And the blueberry cheesecake for dessert? Simply amazing—the perfect sweet ending! Overall, an incredible first experience. Great food, excellent service, and a place I’ll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend!”
“I'm glad my wife introduced me to this establishment. The service was Top-notch. Tee(Thy) was amazing from beginning to end. The East Meets West cocktail was amazing, food delicious atmosphere chill & upscale. 5STARS FOR SURE!”
“My first visit to Bascom's Chop House was with a group of 4 friends for dinner on a Tuesday around 7pm. Making a reservation online a few days ahead was quick and easy. Upon arriving, the parking lot was completely packed, with some guests even parking along the side streets. Thankfully, valet parking was complimentary, which made things much easier. Even with how busy it was, we only waited about 5 minutes before being seated. Once inside, I realized the restaurant is much larger than it initially appears from the outside. One detail that really stood out was the attentiveness of the host staff. Two of my friends were dressed in darker outfits, and the host kindly swapped their white napkins for black ones to better match their clothing. That level of attention to detail was genuinely impressive. Since it was Tuesday, they were running a special on the 38oz tomahawk bone in ribeye, normally $138 but discounted to $108, so naturally that became the centerpiece of the table. We also ordered the wagyu carpaccio, thick cut bacon strips, calamari, and bread service to start. The bread was definitely worthwhile with a nice whipped butter and seasoned olive oil. The bacon was thick with a heavy peppercorn crust and a sweet honey spice flavor that balanced it nicely. The calamari was lightly breaded with smaller pieces, but still enjoyable. Their wine list is presented on a tablet and is absolutely massive. While the selection is impressive, navigating through it can feel a bit clunky and time consuming, especially when trying to narrow something down within a certain price range. Ultimately, the tomahawk steak was the main event. We ordered it medium rare, and to their credit, it was cooked correctly. Unfortunately, it came out a bit lackluster and only lukewarm. We found ourselves adding salt and pepper for extra flavor, and with the air conditioning blasting throughout the dining room, the steak became cold surprisingly fast. There were also several chewy tendon like sections throughout the steak, which took away from the experience even more. While the portion size was solid and the cook temperature was right, it was disappointing that such an expensive steak did not arrive hotter and more refined overall. Overall, I would still consider giving Bascom's another shot because the service and atmosphere were very good. However, if the steak experience falls short again, I will probably stick with places like Bern's Steak House or Charley's Steak House when I am craving a proper steakhouse dinner.”
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