Palomar Fish House & Bar in Bristol, City of

I thoroughly enjoyed my Mothering Sunday Day celebrations here. The meal was delicious, Palomas is an amazing space and has a very sociable atmosphere , The service was impeccable. The restaurant is also suitably placed for weekend disabled parking ,

Lovely dinner date! Food was amazing, definitely worth the money! :)

I went to Palomar for my birthday celebration, absolutely amazing, food was fantastic and the service top notch. Shout out to the bar manager raph for making it a special night, I’ll definitely be returning soon

Raff was amazing ! Would defo go again just for him :)

This restaurant is a must for seafood lovers! Wonderful food and a very large selection at the bar, everyone will find what they love. Service at the highest level, staff with great knowledge and willingness to work. And all this under the watchful eye of manager Rafal. I will definitely come back!!!

Excellent service from Raf, drinks and food were divine!

I can’t fault the service nor the response to this mistake, but I have been left feeling unwell / going to multiple Doctors appointments following being served raw fish

Great food! Super welcoming staff! Highly recommended

Always love comming here food as great as last time great service ,cheers guys

Lovely food. Pork chop was nice , needed more seasoning though.... Having a sauce doesn't mean U can't season the actual meat. We had a bit of a wait for starters and food👎🏿but service was 👌🏿👌🏿friend had the sea bass. ..loved it.... Prawn starter really nice... white bait n calamari was ok... Would have preferred crispier... Cocktails were👌🏿👌🏿

Unfortunately not good service

Precioso restaurante, no siempre es fácil encontrar un lugar de pescado fresco y Palomar es excelente. Perfectamente cocinado y presentado

Found it really disappointing. Went for lunch with FirstTable. Food was quite average (white bait a bit soft, not crispy and main course lacked taste). Worst was that when we walked in, we were accused in quite an unfriendly way of being half an hour late vs our FirstTable reservation. When I then showed on my phone that we actually had made reservations for exactly that time, the waiter / owner spoke the wonderfully delusional words: “I am sure it said a different time yesterday!”

Went for great family meal yesterday. The surf and turf main course was amazing. We also loved the various types of ice cream, the clotted cream variety was lovely. Will be back next time we are in Bristol.

Had a great time here for date night, really lovely staff who were very accommodating to our needs. Amazing creative cocktails, 100% would recommend here for a cool funky date night !

Yet another stunning meal tonight guys. The portion sizes caught us out, MASSIVE 🤣❤️❤️Thank you so much. Look forward to seeing you again soon

Mi hermana y yo vinimos a hervir mariscos, ¡no decepcionó! Había tanta comida, tan delicioso y tan increíble relación calidad-precio! ¡Gracias!

We had this platter with all this delicious food and it was really great. However a lot of the people around us had the seafood boil and it looked amazing. Next time I will probably order that.

Mi compañero y yo vinimos aquí por comida y cócteles y nos sorprendió el servicio y la comida aquí! Reservamos a última hora y lograron apretarnos en una mesa incluso movida para nosotros cuando no estábamos contentos con nuestros asientos, esto fue gracias a Kai y su increíble servicio. Recomendaría encarecidamente aquí para una linda noche de citas.

Surf and turf, smallest steak ever, tough to cut, barely a mouthful when shared. Mussels were stone cold not in a tomato sauce, scampi was missing, wrong sides brought out, no offer of sauces, tiny pot between 5 sent out when requested. Burger was tiny, smaller than a child's burger and a rip off. Oysters served with a melon ball, teen daughter didn't notice and when she ate the oyster choked and almost died, manager sat outside toliet laughing because he thought she was gagging on the oyster when I explained he just shrugged it off, no one came to check on her or fill out any report. It ruined our night and I felt bitter paying the £300 bill for below average food. Waiting staff were nice but inexperienced and lacked knowledge, when we asked for bowls for the seafood boil we were told they didn't have any. It's a shame, the seafood boil was nice, I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant but we won't be going back.

I was meeting up with an old friend after many years ... He asked me if I knew a fish restaurant near my place. I don't eat out very much ... I saw that there were good reviews of the place. It was very good. I later discovered that Ali from the blue lagoon runs the place. Ali is a good business who cares about catering food at affordable prices.

Took my daughter for her 8th birthday , Went out of their way to make it extra special. Incredibly delicious seafood boil, lots of flavour.. a feast of our favourite dishes. Pleasant ambience, excellent service. . Highly recommended

Visited for the first time after seeing the Valentine’s Day set menu advertised on Fb, firstly, my FAVOURITE food is prawns and to have a LOT of Ecuadorean prawns for our starter was worth the 2 hr drive alone! Then we had the seafood boil for our main, which again was tasty and there was seafood in abundance!(perhaps some bread on the side would be good to mop up the broth) followed by quite possibly THE BEST brownie(& ice cream and strawberry coulee) we’ve ever had, topped off with chocolate covered strawberries. A lovely cosy atmosphere with friendly & helpful staff. We will definitely be returning to try the Surf & Turf sharer and recommending to all our friends!

we had the seafood boil. The food was absolutely fabulous and the portion was very generous! the only thing to reduce the rating was the service- all the staff were very polite and kind but there wasn’t very much hospitality. we weren’t asked about extra drinks or checked on after receiving the food. we also didn’t receive all the utensils needed and struggled to chase someone down to grab them for us. aside from that, food and drinks were lovely.

Booked a table at the start of January for 14th feb. Gave them pre orders TWICE as they couldn’t find the email i first sent. I got an email on the 13th February at 8PM to say my booking had been cancelled due to not confirming. I had no phone call, no text, no email (i checked my spam/junk box) to say i had to confirm my booking. I called up the restaurant to be told rather rudely that the best they could do was give me a table at 9:30pm which is incredibly late for us. Ridiculous! You messed up and now we have nowehre to go for valentines day Wont be coming here.

Service was slow and not responsive. Atmosphere wasn’t very welcoming

Came here with my partner and was really impressed. The server was incredibly friendly, food was served quickly and was delicious. Would especially recommend the arancini and the crab mac and cheese. My partner had the steak which was very well cooked and seasoned. The restaurant itself is a lovely setting. Overall really enjoyed our visit!

We had the seafood boil and it was absolutely lush!😍 so spoiled with how much seafood was in it! Very delicious and would come back here again to experience this! I highly recommend this restaurant for seafood. They do only the best! The service was spot on as well :)

Excellent dining experience, Maldon oysters followed by bass in Korean sauce served with sticky rice and a salad of grilled vegetables was delicious. Partner had oysters to start and lobster, also fabulous. Portuguese vinho verde wine, perfect. Waiter was efficient and personable.

Food not very good. place was cold although they apologised for this before we sat down expensive for what we had

This is the second time having a seafood boil (first time last summer) and I said they should add corn to it the first time, they have now. Absolutely delicious and worth your money because you cannot get a single seafood boil for less than £20. I’ve seen a few petty reviews from people who probably don’t even season their meat before cooking anything lol it definitely has flavour. My only critique would be the crab had no taste (needs more time in broth before adding to seafood boil dish). We were celebrating a birthday and Ivanna/Evanna made the experience so much better. 10/10 for her catering to our needs. I’ll definitely be back again this year lol

Enjoyed our anniversary date night here. Food was delicious. Would definitely visit again.

What a fantastic hidden Gem. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Gorgeous tasty food and fantastic hospitality from Raff

Had an amazing sharing platter. More shellfish than I could believe. Absolutely fantastic quality and portions.

Absolutely stunning meal for our work celebration lunch. Stunning fresh seafood including perfect fresh oysters and lavish sharing platters with perfect tiny whitebait, freshly battered calamari and a beautiful locally sourced sirloin cooked to perfection. Also, gorgeous cocktails and excellent service. Can’t wait to come back!

The manager and staff were exceptional. The seafood boil was outstanding. We will definitely go back and look forward to our next visit. Two very satisfied and happy customers. Well done guys.

Excellent food and great welcome by host Raf.

Excellent service and quality 👌

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service. What more could you want. Will definitely be returning very soon.

Had lunch with friends and the food was scrumptious. Went down without touching the sides.

What an experience. We had a super warm welcome when we arrived and were looked after perfectly. My husband really loved his birthday Prosecco so thank you for that extra touch. If you go, I implore you to have to the seafood boil. I’ve never had seafood like it, flavour was sublime and very well cooked. Also special mention to the anchovy butter 🤤. We will be travelling the distance to come back. Thank you x

We had a birthday lunch here as my daughter wanted a seafood boil. It was incredible, so much in the share dish, they even added lobster on our request (for an additional charge) so accommodating. In fact all the food was tasty, well presented and plentiful. The staff we're so warm, welcoming and very knowledgeable. The added extras they did to make my daughters 18th extra special was amazing. I'd highly recommend and had an amazing time. Thank you to everyone.

Wife took me here for my 40th birthday. It was a fantastic meal, great service. Sea Food Boil is a must and the anchovy butter is out of this world.

Lovely staff, friendly and approachable food was perfect and came to our table quickly, my boyfriend put on the booking that it was our anniversary and they had a personally written sign and complementary glass of Prosecco each 10/10 on all accounts :)

Food was absolutely amazing! We had the seafood boil and there was so much would easy serve 3 with chip and/or bread we struggled to finish it! Couldn’t complain about anything! Lots to choose from and even a specials board! Cute cosy restaurant and can’t wait to return!

Great seafood restaurant! Has tapas options as well as main meals. Also has non-seafood choices available. Would recommend the mussels and the kedgeree 😊

To celebrate my friend's birthday we went to the Palomar restaurant and it was the best choice. Food, service and atmosphere all at a high level. Is the only restaurant in Bristol to have Seafood Boil on the menu. The portion is so big that we couldn't eat it all. The amount of seafood in this portion in relation to the price is huge. Very fresh oysters. Birthday glass of Prosecco for my friend was a nice addition from the restaurant. I highly recommend it and I will definitely come back there myself

Excelente comida y un servicio brillante, hecho para sentirse muy bienvenido. Buen ambiente durante toda la noche. La comida estaba muy bien presentado y delicioso.

Food took over an hour to arrive. Somehow the table that arrived later than us got their food first where we ordered the same item - seafood boil. The seafood boil finally arrived after waiting for an hour, and was crap. The seafood was bland, overcooked and not fresh, and for the brown crab you only get two claws in the boil. Also, none of the shrimps/prawns were deveined, which was disgusting. Definitely not worth the price and time, go somewhere else. Edit: The restaurant wasn't half full and we didn't have starters, neither did the other table, so no excuse. Need better management in the kitchen.

Comida increíble. Gran servicio. Descuento Hospo los martes y miércoles. Defo recomendar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️tenía el pescado y patatas fritas

Lugar de clase, comida encantadora, grandes anfitriones. El plato de comida realmente destacó, La lista de reproducción también era de primera clase - más aceites para el cuello a las 6. ¡50 son inauditos en estos días!

Brilliant food, the atmosphere was ecstatic, and the service was exceptional. Special mention to Ben the assistant manager, Anna for their customer service.Not forgetting Mitch and Head chef Ben in the kitchen, cooking up some really good food for me and my friends. Great portion sizes especially for the affordable prices. As I know I'm a chef myself and seafood is not cheap nowadays. Thanks again guys and I'm sure I'll become a regular at your fine establishment 🙂.

Had a wonderful Birthday dinner at Palomar, Bristol. The manager was sweet and took very good care of us. They even set up a Birthday table for us. Their seafood boil comes with a lot of variety of shell fish and their Cornish mussels are to die for! The oysters were also fresh and flavourful. They had a good wine selection and refreshing cocktails, especially their watermelon daiquiri and espresso martini. Definitely a must have experience!

Fuimos allí para un hervor de marisco y fue una de las mejores comidas que mi novio y yo hemos tenido! En ningún otro lugar como este, no podría recomendar más.

The food was absolutely amazing. We went for a friend’s 21st bday and the service was splendid with great decorations and a complimentary drink and dessert. We ordered a surf and turf and some focaccia and everything tasted fantastic with just the right amount of flavour. More importantly, the quantity of the serving was certainly more than what we paid for! And easily the best surf and turf we have had in Bristol with the finest ingredients. I highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who loves seafood. It is a bargain for the high quality of service, ingredients and ambience.

Would not recommend. Before going to this restaurant I was so excited to try the seafood boil, I haven't been able to find a good place that does seafood boil in Bristol so I was delighted that Palomar does! Before going to the restaurant I read about a 1/3 of the reviews and looked through the entire menu online. I saw most of the complaints were about slow service or rude waiters but as someone who works in a restaurant myself. I thought most people were mostly being "karens" or slightly unreasonable. As a young person I thought I would give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt and just try it. Going to Palomar tonight we were greeted by Praveen at the door who was absolutely lovely. He walked us through the menu and was so warm and welcoming. When our drinks came a little late he was so apologetic, but we didn't mind as we are all hospitality workers and these things happen. The drinks we had were lovely so it was worth the wait! However, when we received our seafood boil it was almost tasteless. The flavour was not "creole inspired" at all. I asked for both salt and pepper to see if we could add something to the broth. Then ended up using 5 small pots of garlic butter to attempt to add flavour. As the restaurant was busy and they were clearly understaffed we didn't have much of an opportunity to talk to the staff about our boil. After we had added the garlic butter it did taste better so we were able to eat our meal. When we asked for the bill, I asked to speak to Raf who I assume was the manager to talk about the boil being almost tasteless and to ask if we could get the garlic butter taken off the bill (they were £2.50 each). I'd like to really emphasise I said this in a polite and calm manner and in no way did I say we would not pay for the seafood boil. I would have been happy to pay for the garlic butter if they weren't able to take it off. Instead of a reasonable reply, I was told "What's that got to do with me? You should have read the menu beforehand". The tone that Raf used to speak to me was so incredibly rude, if I ever spoke like that at my restaurant I would get a disciplinary. After this comment Raf went on to completely ignore me and went on to make jokes with my friend who I would like to point out is white (I am a Black woman). His comment took me aback and made me feel incredibly upset and disrespected. Again, I would have been happy to pay for the garlic butter but speaking to someone in that way in or out of a restaurant is uncalled for. I would honesty say if you want authentic seafood boil do not go to Palomar. And I sincerely hope no one has the same experience I did.

Awesome food, great customer service. Will come back again

Lovely place to visit! Yummy food and delicious cocktails! My brother had a lovely time .. it was his birthday :) thank you x

WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT THE WORST RESTAURANT IVE BEEN TO IN BRISTOL POSSIBLY IN THE WORLD! My wife and I decided to try palomar tonight , we live a few mins walk away and have never been. First impressions were ok but rapidly goes downhill from there. Bristol is quite lively on a Thursday night so walking into a empty restaurant at peak time should ring some alarm bells but we proceeded… the waiter came across as quite unfriendly and passive aggressive.. our drinks arrived and we had a pint of moretti and a pint of inches cider , both drinks tasted off and were flat. We then ordered starters of calamari and sweetcorn fritters , the batter was disgusting and tasted burnt and the seafood didn’t taste fresh at all. We didn’t eat it. The mains arrived which consisted of fish and chips and a their signature burger, again both meals we funny tasting (not fresh) and the batter on the fish was horrible and burnt. We think they were using old cooking oil that was way too hot. Again we hardly touched the meals. The chef didn’t seem to care much after we complained and we weren’t offered any discount off the bill. I would say avoid this place at all costs. Very poor service and even worse food. If minus 5 stars was an option I’d give it. Terribly disappointed

Palomar ticks all the boxes for seafood lovers. The oysters, complete with a mouthful of watermelon, are so good we went back for more. A special mention for the prawns pil pil and the brown grab pasta - out of this world. Lovely staff and a relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely restaurant, great service and lovely atmosphere. Bit of a hidden gem, would recommend. And they served basque cheesecake!!! Yummy!

We attended tonight just me and my mum for her birthday treat. Contacted the restaurant and they reserved me a lobster, lady on the phone, so polite and friendly, I knew from then it was going to be a good experience. Arrived, greeted and seated promptly, manager very friendly. There was a happy birthday sign on the table ( lovely touch) then came a lovely birthday treat. (Thankyou, it meant alot ❤️) Great menu, lots of seafood/fish options with plenty of specials on offer also. We ordered a 10oz Sirlion and a whole Lobster. Sirloin cooked to perfection, nice hot crunchy fries. Lobster was fantastic, my mother thoroughly enjoyed, the potatoes and sugar snaps went well with the dish. The manager kindly dressed the claws as my mother was unable. A lot of small touches made this visit memorable. I never leave reviews but this place is cosy, and the food was to such a high standard. You don’t mind paying good prices for great food, and the service was right up there. Overall a fantastic experience and I will most definitely recommend and be back.

Lovely meal and great atmosphere and a personalised service I couldn’t be happier with, thank you folks for a top evening

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Steak was flavoursome and the surf and turf was amazing . Staff were very welcoming and laid back . Quality food without the pretentiousness

Atmosphere wise good but food is not good as seen on social media Tried Seafood platter Nothing special just lots of potatoes and plain gravy without taste and some bit of Prawns Nothinh fancy Never going again I don’t recommend Just expensive food Waste of money

Superb choices and great customer service

I really wanted to like Palomar. We'd heard great things about their food presentation and were looking forward to a nice night out. But honestly, our experience was pretty alarming, especially for anyone with celiac disease or severe allergies. When we made the reservation, they assured us they could handle gluten-free needs. But as soon as we sat down, things got weird. Our waiter asked who needed gluten-free options, then followed up with "How gluten-free are you?" Red flag right there. We explained about celiac disease, hoping that would clear things up. Instead, he actually asked, "How celiac are you?" I was stunned. It's not exactly a spectrum. The real kicker came when the waiter told us about cross-contamination. He said not to worry because he had first aid training. I'm not sure what he thought he could do with that if someone had a serious reaction, but it didn't inspire confidence. At that point, we decided it wasn't worth the risk and left without ordering. It's a shame, because the food did look great. But the staff member's apparent lack of understanding about serious dietary restrictions was just too concerning. If you don't have any food allergies or celiac disease, you'd probably have a great meal here. But for those of us who do, I'd steer clear until they get some proper training for their staff. It's not just about the food tasting good - it's about safety.

This spot is such a good vibe!! Staff are friendly and attentive! The food was delicious!!! Will definately be going back soon!

Fine cajun influenced generous portioned food served by fast and friendly staff

Great to be back here again when it's busy with a buzzing atmosphere. Was expecting a bit more flavour wise from the seafood broil but it was still quite a fun experience. Chocolate desert was a good choice

The food wasn’t the best but I think that was purely the choice. The fish and lobster near us looked amazing but I chose the jambalaya which was pretty poor…, one prawn and very chewy calamari overloaded with clam.. was more like a paella than a jambalaya. Pretty expensive for what it ended up being. That being said I would go back again to try the fish. Service was great and waiter lovely.

Super friendly restaurant with lovely food and nice atmosphere

Remember to book the table for dinner, otherwise walk-in is impossible. The seafood platter is outstanding! Seafood is fresh and deliciously made! Environment is good, location is good, staff is nice and friendly.

Went in at around 7.30pm last night to order £200 worth of foods for 6 people. The kitchen took ages to prepare the foods. When someone else next table came in after us but got their oysters served (we made the order before them obviously), i gently asked the waiter how long our oysters would be ready, he aggressively responded "please don't rush him". Not to mention, he seems really uninterested in serving us. This is not the customer service I expected and this man clearly does not like his job. Or maybe because we are Asian and he seems racist towards us. Also, the oysters were not fresh at all as you can see in the picture. We all got a terrible diarrhea after got home. This restaurant is terrible in many ways.

Thank your very much for amazing serwis from RAF and huge congratulations for the chefs! Food was fresh, amazing and full of flavour!! portions were honest! We will be back soon to try other positions from the menu. Dziekuje!!

First time me and my family visited there, best experience we say we had, we ordered lobster it was tender and succulent, visit was topped up by some top class service by Florence she was amazing and hospitable, will come back!

Great for a seafood treat. Food was divine 😋

Food and atmosphere was 10/10. But the service was 20/10. We were greeted by a young gentleman who was very polite and our waitress for the was Florence. I think I can go back again and again just for her polite and friendly service. Although every staff that we came across very super nice ( even the gentleman who showed us how to use all those fancy tools for our lobster 🦞), Florence was really good specially with our Kid. Nothing was too much trouble for her. It was so refreshing to get such amazing service. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place just for 3 reasons Amazing food Amazing atmosphere and Super amazing service.

Tout était parfait, service sympathique, plats délicieux. Belle découverte que nous recommendons avec plaisir. Cadre cosi avec une jolie ambiance.

Lovely atmosphere & food is very good. We have been twice now & the food each time has been really good. There were 10 of us & we all enjoyed our meals. I shared the surf & Turf with my husband. We had steak, prawns, Squid, mussels & whitebait & chips & there was more than enough for two people.

Amazing food, Dover Sole and Jambalaya were out of this world. Fantastic cocktails and an extensive wine list to boot. Service and ambience 10/10

Ordered the seafood boil & surf and turf platter. Both were great. The staff were very friendly.

The food tastes good, the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is good, the whole family likes it, the apple salad is delicious, we will go again.

Excellent seafood boil and great value for money! Service was very good and the venue is modern, stylish and comfortable! Thank you guys! Great evening!

Went here for my birthday and it was our first seafood boil. Absolutely wowed us and went beyond our expectations. Service was so lovely and if you have a reason to celebrate, I recommend you do it here!

Went here for my birthday and it was our first seafood boil. Absolutely wowed us and went beyond our expectations. Service was so lovely and if you have a reason to celebrate, I recommend you do it here!

Lovely restaurant for dinner. We both had the mussels which were delicious. Great service. Highly recommended if you are a seafood fan!

The best seafood I have ever eaten. We had the seafood boil which was outstanding. Service was brilliant and staff were friendly. Honestly blown away with this place. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am a fish lover , so we ordered the boil . The restaurant advertises his fresh daily delivery . I can tell that there was little fresh sea food apart from the mussels. It was very disappointing . The langoustines were limp and tasteless. The monk fish tails were nice ,the spider crabs leg was dried , the gambas were ok . Now the broth . The broth was completely wrong , not fish based , it was overpowered with spices like clove and cumin , and chili I presumed , some celery , and sausages ? with the collection of fish they advertised it would be more than easy to have fish stock . Conclusion . The day we went to the restaurant was not busy . we were a party of several. I noted that Fonzie a Few weeks ago made similar comments about the Famous boil. The restaurant relied that they would take note of comments for future reference ... may be they should .

Great meal out for a special occasion. Food Was excellent and service was excellent... Did have a lot of people coming and going and chatting very loudly with the staff ( seemed like off shift staff members just popping in) which did riun the atmosphere a little. But nothing to take away the brilliance of the food!

*Upfront Information* Service 15/10 Staff won't bother you with a fake "how is everything" like some places do, they will genuinely interact with you and you feel welcome right away. They are all clearly enjoying working with each other and hold a unique talent each such as cocktail creating or serving or cooking and it just makes you feel part of it. Atmosphere 9/10 Awesome to hear music from such a range, old green day, crowded house, the smiths and more, it definitely gave me a better cozy feeling than other restaurants I've been to recently that simply play theme music. The lighting and interior is great as you'll see. Food 10/10 Right well, here we go... Damn! We thought we'd get the surf and turf sharing meal. Seemed a little higher price but worked out cheaper per person than you'd usually pay for a meal... Then this huge platter came out cooked to, honestly, perfection. We somehow finished it all and the quality of ingredients was just spot on (far to good for what we paid!). Streak medium rare, perfect, calamari quality was fresh just as were the muscles, fish was crispy and delicious. I mean even the cheesecake was just perfect. I really can't boast this place enough. Price 10/10 Might seem a little high at first, but as soon as you taste a drink or meal, you realise you'd pay twice that and still be happy. They do these after 8 cocktails and it tastes just like the brand! Cannot wait to go back.

One of the best places i’ve ever been for seafood. Menu is small and the food is done to perfection. Me and my husband celebrated our anniversary here; terrible rain caught up with us before we arrived and the staff and owner could not have been more accommodating and lovely. We had a night to remember. Thank you

Good was so good. Tender corn, well cooked seafood, perfectly made potatoes wedges and grilled fish and chips. Mocktail cost around 4pounds. Seafood platter cost 55pounds can serve about 3 people

I have visited Palomar a few times and have always enjoyed the experience. The food is fresh and prepared superbly, whether you have seafood or another option they are all wonderful. The staff are very kind and quick to help if you ever need it. Highly recommend

Had a really enjoyable meal! My first time here, the oysters are beautiful and the melon ball is a delicious touch! The sea bream was also very tasty! 100% recommend!

Fabulous food and incredibly kind service. Really recommend the seafood boil to share, very tasty, tender seafood with a creole kick. Just make sure you leave lots of time as it's huge! We'll be back again soon!

We are have an amazing birthday meal at Palomar. Atmosphere was really good staff were very friendly and helpful. Surf and turf very generous portion, seafood boil tasty and nice presentation 😇You don’t need nothing more if you been served by Raff and Praveen

Reviewing the second time my partner and I have been here in 8 weeks. This is the place for any kind of seafood in Bristol. Seriously. Delightful serving staff and an excellent wine selection.

The staff were friendly, the cocktails were great, and I really appreciated the variety of the menu. The atmosphere was nice for a nice Friday night dinner. I've already recommended to a few friends that they come here!

One of the worst restaurants we have had the misfortune to visit. The welcome and service was indifferent from the outset. The waiter was incomprehensible and quietly spoken. The service then crawled at a snail’s pace. Water was forgotten and had to be requested again. Two members of our party received their order and we were left high and dry with no food - which in hindsight would have been a blessing. For no apparent reason a plate of chips was dumped on us - an over order. The Seafood Platter was a greasy, bland mess, overlaid with an unpleasant old oil malaise. The whitebait was clearly only vaguely waved at the batter, the calamari was in a revoltingly soggy coating, the prawns and langoustines and scallops were horribly rubbery and utterly tasteless, save every type of fish tasted the same, the salmon was as dry as cream crackers - how on earth can you, as a fish restaurant, ruin salmon to such a woeful extent. The staff really had no interest in the diners. I felt sick for hours afterwards with a greasy mass turning my stomach. Overpriced, lacking atmosphere, shockingly awful food. The only saving grace was that it was warm - outside was freezing with torrential rain.