General Info

The Palm Restaurant is one of the oldest, family-owned, white tablecloth restaurants in the United States. Original started as a New York City steakhouse in 1926, it has since grown into a restaurant chain of over 25 restaurants. The name, Palm, originated when the proprietors obtained a business license. They wanted to call it Parma, but because of their Italian accents, it translated into Palm. The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and offers specialties, such as chicken scallopine, veal martini, pork chop malfata and linguini. Apart from Italian cuisine, the restaurant also serves a variety of steaks and seafood dishes. It runs a wholesale meat company to cater to the customer s demand for steaks. It also sells nearly 25,000 pounds of lobster per week. The restaurant operates the 837 Club and provides special club points, benefits and offers to its members. Additionally, it offers gift certificates and cookbooks. The Palm Restaurant provides a venue for private parties, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, get-togethers and corporate business events. It features private boardrooms and large private dining rooms and also provides amenities, such as fax machines, conference call equipment, telephones and overhead projectors. Its staff assists customers in the selection of menu and decoration. The Palm Restaurant maintains a location in Nashville, Tenn.