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Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

An Island Gem Since 1972

The Palms Resort is an independent, 30-room beachfront hotel at 3616 Gulf Blvd, established in 1972, with its own restaurant and full bar, Cafe On The Beach, at the back of the property closest to the beach. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is open to everyone, not just hotel guests: eat on the oceanfront patio, or call the café for curbside to-go.

⭐ Highlight: Palms Malted Pancakes: a full stack (3) of malted pancakes dusted with powdered sugar, served with 100% pure maple syrup ($9). The café lists them among its most-ordered breakfast dishes.

Breakfast (17 Items)

Served 8:00 am to 11:00 am Monday-Friday and until Noon on Weekends. Served with Fruit Garnish.

Classic Benedict

$14

Canadian Bacon, Poached Eggs, Housemade Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin with Hash Browns

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BLT Benedict

$27

Bacon, Lobster, Tomato, Poached Eggs, Housemade Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin with Hash Browns

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Florentine Benedict

$12

Sautéed Spinach, Poached Eggs, Housemade Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin with Hash Browns

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Hash Benedict

$19

Housemade Corned Beef Hash, Poached Eggs, Housemade Hollandaise with Toast

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Crab Cake Benedict

$31

Two of our Delicious Crabcakes on a Bed of Sauteed Spinach, Poached Eggs, Housemade Hollandaise and Green Onion with Hash Browns and your choice of Toast

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Two Eggs

$8

Toast and Hashbrowns. Add Bacon, Sausage, Canadian Bacon | $3 Each

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Palms Light Breakfast

$10

1 Egg, 1 Pancake, 1 Sausage or Bacon with Hash Browns

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Sunrise Sandwich

$10

Bagel or English Muffin, with Egg, American Cheese, and Choice of Sausage, Canadian Bacon, or Bacon

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Cafe Omelette

$9

Choice of Cheddar-Jack, American, Swiss, or Provolone Cheese with Toast and Hash Browns. Add Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, or Canadian Bacon | $1 Each. Add Chives, Peppers, Jalepeños, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach or Sweet Onions | $0.5 Each Item. Add Shrimp | $3.5. Add Lobster | $11

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Grande Breakfast Taco

$9

Scrambled Eggs and Cheddar Jack Cheese in a Flour Tortilla. Add Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, Canadian Bacon or Potatoes | $1 Each

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Beachcomber Breakfast

$15

2 Eggs, 2 Pancakes, 2 Strips of Bacon, 1 Sausage Patty with Hash Browns

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Palms Malted Pancakes with fresh berries at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach, with a lox and bagel plate beside them

Palms Malted Pancakes

$9

A Full Stack (3) of Malted Pancakes Dusted with Powdered Sugar, Served with 100% Pure Maple Syrup. Add Fresh Berries | $2

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Migas

$10

Scrambled Eggs with Tortilla, Onions and Jalapeños Topped with Cheese. Add Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, Canadian Bacon or Potatoes | $1 Each

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Lox & Bagel

$17

Smoked Atlantic Salmon served with a Toasted Bagel, Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onion and Sliced Tomatoes

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Steel Cut Oats

$7

Steel Cut Oats, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon. Add Blueberries, Strawberries, Pecans | $1 Each

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Yogurt Parfait

$8

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Vanilla Yogurt Topped with Cinnamon Granola

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Fresh Fruit Cup

$7

Pineapple, Strawberries, Canteloupe, Blueberries

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Breakfast Extras (7 Items)

Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese

$5.5
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Shredded Hash Browns

$4.5
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Smoked Atlantic Salmon

$8
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Bacon (3), Sausage Patties (2), or Canadian Bacon

$4.5
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Toasted White, Wheat, Rye Bread or English Muffin

$3.5
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Cereal

$5

Raisin Granola

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Flour (2) or Corn (3) Tortillas

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Sharables (12 Items)

Lunch & dinner: served 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday-Friday and from Noon to 10:00pm on Weekends. Items tagged Happy Hour are $2 off from 2:00 - 6:00pm Monday - Friday.

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail

$16
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Peel & Eat Shrimp

$18 / $30

Half Pound $18 · One Pound $30

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Crab Cakes at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

Crab Cakes

$21

Topped with Chipotle Beurre Blanc Sauce

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Jalepeño Hush Puppies

$6 / $9

Small (6) $6 · Large (10) $9

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Chips & Salsa

$6
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Crispy Oyster Tapas

$16

Six Housemade Potato Chips topped with Crispy Oyster, Mango Pico and Citrus Aioli

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Steamed Mussels

$20

Steamed in a White Wine Butter and Herbed Garlic Sauce with Bell Peppers, Onions. Served with Croustini.

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Oysters Rockefeller

$21

Five Oysters Broiled with Bacon, Onion, Creamed Spinach, Hollandaise and Parmesan Cheese

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Calamari Fries

$11

Zesty Breaded Strips served with Dipping Sauce

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Parmesan Spinach Dip

$8

Bacon, Onion, Creamed Spinach with Parmesan Cheese. Served with Housemade Tortilla Chips.

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Cheese Quesadillas

$9 / $12 / $13

Chicken $12 · Shrimp $13

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Housemade Potato Chip Basket

$6

Sprinkled with Parmesan

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Soups & Salads (7 Items)

Salad dressings: Housemade Ranch, Blue Cheese, Caesar, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Creamy Seafood Bisque

$9 / $16

Salmon, Shrimp and Red Snapper. Served with Croustini. Cup $9 · Bowl $16

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

$6 / $9

Chicken, Tortilla Strips, Chilies, Tomatoes, Onions, Bell Peppers and Cheddar Jack Cheese. Cup $6 · Bowl $9. Heart Healthy *w/out cheese or tortilla strips

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Beachfront Salad

$18

Spring Mix Lettuce with Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Pears, Hearts of Palm, Bleu Cheese Crumbles and Mandarin Oranges, with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, and Caramelized Pecans

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Petite Beachfront Salad

$10.50
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Classic Wedge

$11

Iceberg Lettuce Topped with Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bleu Cheese Crumbles and Bacon

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

$14

Spinach, Strawberries, Blue Cheese, Red Onion, and Candied Pecans with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. Add Avocado $3 / Add Bacon $2

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Palm's Caesar

$12

Romaine Lettuce topped with Croutons and a Parmesan Crisp

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Salad Add-ons (8 Items)

Grilled/Blackened Chicken Breast

$7
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Crispy Chicken Tenders

$6
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Grilled/Blackened Shrimp

$12
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Grilled Mahi Mahi

$12
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Grilled/Blackened Red Snapper

$14
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Grilled/Blackened Salmon

$14
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Grilled “Sashimi Grade” Ahi Tuna

$14
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Grilled 6oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

$29
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Local Favorites (12 Items)

All served with Fries or Chips. Substitute Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Baked Potato, Petite Caesar, House Salad or Fresh Fruit Cup for $2.5.

A fried seafood combo basket with fries and coleslaw at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

Fried Seafood Baskets

$18 / $18 / $19 / $20

Hand Breaded, Served with Coleslaw. Shrimp $18 · Oysters $18 · Red Snapper $19 · Combo $20

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*The Island's Best Cheeseburger

$15

1/2lb Fresh Ground Certified Angus Beef with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on the Side. Choice of Sesame, Wheat bun, or Skip the Bun. Choice of American, Cheddar-Jack, Swiss, Provolone or Blue Cheese. Add Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg | $2. Add Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Jalepeños | $1. Add Grilled Pineapple $1

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Coconut Shrimp Basket

$20

Served with a Coconut Pineapple Dipping Sauce Yum!

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Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich

$20

Served with Housemade Cilantro Lime Tartar Sauce

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Classic Reuben Sandwich

$18

Slow Cooked Corned Beef on a Toasted Marble Rye with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, & 1000 Island Dressing

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Make It a Snapper Reuben

$21
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Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

$14

Marinated Chicken Breast, Served on a Toasted Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Grilled Pineapple. Add Bacon $2

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Fried Egg BLT

$13

Two Eggs with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo and Your Choice of Wheat or White Bread. Add Avocado $3

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Impossible Burger

$13

Plant-Based Burger Served on a Wheat Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Slices on the Side

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Chicken Tenders

$10

Three Strips Served with Honey Mustard

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Classic Corndogs

$9

Two All Beef Corndogs Served with Honey Mustard

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Palms Beach Dog wrapped in bacon with jalapenos and house-made chips at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

Palms Beach Dog

$9

1/4lb All Beef Kosher Style Hot Dog (diced tomatoes, onions, and relish upon request). Add $2 | Wrapped in Bacon. Additional Toppings: Sauerkraut, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Sauce, Jalapeños, Cheddar Jack Cheese | $1 Each

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Tacos (2 Items)

Tacos $12.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos (2)

$12

Blackened Gulf Shrimp Topped with Cabbage and Tomatoes on a Corn Tortilla, Sided with Chipotle Sauce. Choice of Chips & Salsa or Tortilla Soup.

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Blackened Mahi Fish Tacos (2)

$12

Blackened Mahi Mahi Topped with Cabbage and Tomatoes on a Corn Tortilla, Sided with Chipotle Sauce. Choice of Chips & Salsa or Tortilla Soup.

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Captain's Corner (12 Items)

Entrées Include Choice of Two Sides and a Dinner Roll. Two prices: Entree / A La Carte.

Cold Water Lobster Tail

$49 / $40

8 oz. Lobster Tail Broiled with Butter and White Wine, Served with Drawn Butter

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*Grilled “Sashimi Grade” Tuna

$30 / $21

Pepper-Crusted with a Ginger Teriyaki Glaze

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Grilled Red Snapper Fillet

$30 / $21

Served with Lemon Butter

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Blackened Salmon Fillet with white wine cream sauce at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

Blackened Salmon Fillet

$30 / $21

Served with White Wine Cream Reduction Sauce

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Snapper Veracruz

$33 / $24

Grilled Red Snapper Fillet Topped with Chef Luis' Traditional Veracruz Sauce

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Chicken Rockefeller

$24 / $15

Grilled Chicken with Bacon, Onion, Creamed Spinach and Hollandaise

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Maple Glazed Salmon

$30 / $21
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Blackened Mahi Mahi

$28 / $19

Served with Mango Salsa

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Grilled Skewered Shrimp

$30 / $21

Served with Lemon Butter

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Chef Luis' Chipotle Chicken

$24 / $15

Grilled Chicken Breast Topped with Sautéed Mushrooms and a Chipotle Butter Sauce

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*6 oz Center Cut Fillet Mignon

$44 / $35

Add Bleu Cheese | $1. Add Sauteéd Mushrooms | $1. Add Three Grilled Shrimp | $9

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Add a 8oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail to Any Entree

$32
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Sides (9 Items)

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

$5.5
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French Fries

$4.5
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Creamed Spinach Rockefeller

$5
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Baked Potato

$5
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Seasonal Vegetables

$5
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House Salad

$6
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1/2 Caesar Salad

$6
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Cole Slaw

$3.5
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Tortilla Soup

$6
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Extras (3 Items)

Baked Parmesan Crisps (3)

$5
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Warm Rolls (2)

$4
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Flour (2) or Corn Tortillas (3)

$2
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Desserts (5 Items)

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

$9 / $11

A La Mode $11

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Key Lime Pie

$9
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Cheesecake of the Day

$9
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Tiramisu

$9
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Ice Cream Sundae

$7
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Juices & Milks (5 Items)

100% Pure Squeezed Orange Juice

$4.5 / $6.5

Reg $4.5 · Lg $6.5

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Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, V8

$3.5
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Milk

$3
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Chocolate Milk

$3.5
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Hot Chocolate

$3
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Coffee & Tea (6 Items)

Premium Ground Coffee (Free Refills)

$3
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Cold Brew Coffee (No Refills)

$3
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Assorted Hot Teas

$3
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Iced Tea (Free Refills)

$3
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Arnold Palmer (Lemonade & Tea)

$3
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Boston Tea (Cranberry & Tea)

$3.50
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Soda & Water (3 Items)

Bottled Topo Chico

$3.75
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Bottled Spring Water

$2.75
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Fountain Drinks (Free Refills)

$3

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper & Lemonade

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Fun Coffee (7 Items)

All Specialty Coffees Made with Premium Ground Coffee and Topped with Whipped Cream.

Irish Coffee

$9

Irish Whiskey + Bailey's Irish Cream

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Nutty Irishman Coffee

$9

Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur + Bailey's Irish Cream

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Mexican Coffee

$9

Tequila + Kahlúa

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Café Cubano

$9

Dark Rum + Kahlúa

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Millionaires Coffee

$12

Gran Marnier + Frangelico + Bailey's Irish Cream + Kahlúa

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Italian Coffee

$9

DiSaronno + Brandy

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Palms Iced Coffee (Tall)

$9

Kahlúa + Bailey's Irish Cream + Cold Brew Coffee

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Frozen Boozy Treats (3 Items)

Brandy Alexander

$12
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Grasshopper

$12
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Kahlua Mudslide

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Mimosas & Marys (5 Items)

Ask to see our wine and specialty drink menu. French 75, Tequila Sunrise, Bloody Mary and Bloody Maria are listed without prices.

A toast with glasses of orange-juice mimosas at Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

Mimosas

$6.5 / $26

By the Glass $6.5 / Bottle $26. Choice of One: Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit or Pomegranate (Additional Juice - $2)

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Tequila Sunrise

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Bloody Mary

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Bloody Maria

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Smoothies (2 Items)

Add Fresh Spinach $1.

Berry Blast Smoothie

$8

Mixed Berries, Banana and Oat Milk

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Mango Sunrise Smoothie

$8

Mango, Pineapple, Banana and Oat Milk

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Location, Hours & Good to Know

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 3616 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 761-2703

Official site: palmsresortcafe.com ↗

Café page: Cafe On The Beach ↗

Menu: Cafe On The Beach menu (PDF) ↗

Book a room: The Palms booking page ↗

Facebook: The Palms on Facebook ↗

Instagram: @palmsresortcafe on Instagram ↗

🕒 Café hours

  • Every day: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Breakfast, Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Breakfast, Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – Noon
  • Lunch & dinner, Mon–Fri: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Lunch & dinner, Sat–Sun: Noon – 10:00 PM
  • Happy hour, Mon–Fri: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hours from the Cafe On The Beach page and menu at palmsresortcafe.com, checked September 23, 2026. The hotel front desk is staffed 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.

✨ Good to Know

  • Cafe On The Beach is open to everyone, not just hotel guests; it sits at the back of the property, closest to the beach.
  • Happy hour Monday–Friday 2–6 p.m.: $4 house margaritas, rotating drink and appetizer specials, and $2 off the sharables marked for happy hour.
  • Dine in on the oceanfront patio or order curbside to go. The café’s own number is (956) 761-2703; the resort front desk is (956) 761-1316.
  • Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
  • “We cook your catch,” says the menu. Ask your server how it works.
  • Heart Healthy dishes and house Favorites are marked on the menu. Ask to see the wine and specialty drink menu.
  • A 3% surcharge is added to credit card payments; it does not apply when paying by cash or debit card.
  • No more than 3 split checks per table (tell your server at the start of the meal); 18% gratuity may be added for parties of 5 or more.
  • Hotel guests can order poolside from the café and charge café and bar tabs to their room.
  • Free parking in front of the rooms plus an overflow lot across the street (south-west corner); parking is limited for guests and café patrons.
  • Beach chair and umbrella sets are $40 per set per day (2 chairs, 1 umbrella) through SPI Umbrella & Chair Rentals, 956-774-3866.
  • Pet-friendly rooms (one-time pet fee from $45 plus 17% tax per pet), a heated beachfront pool and free Wi-Fi.

What to know before you go

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  • Beach chair and umbrella rental for guests is $40/day for a set of 2 chairs and 1 umbrella, run by a separate company (SPI Umbrella & Chair Rentals, 956-774-3866) rather than the hotel itself; guests are told to mention they're staying at the Palms when they call.

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  • The hotel has four room categories: Queen Suite (queen bed, sleeper sofa, kitchenette, walk-in shower, sleeps 2 adults + 1 child), King Room (king bed, kitchenette, walk-in shower, described as the most spacious category), Sunset Suite (queen bed, full kitchenette, separate living area, sleeps 4, the premium/honeymoon suite), and a Beachfront Queen (name only found in navigation; its own page was not fetched).

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  • The lobby has a small gift shop (beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, Palms-branded apparel and t-shirts), a shared book library (take one/leave one), and bagged ice for sale; room charges to the cafe/bar are available.

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  • The pool is heated to 84 degrees during cooler months and has a beachfront view; guests can order food/drinks poolside directly from the cafe.

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  • Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.; guests arriving after 10 p.m. must contact the front desk in advance for the late-night check-in procedure, and the front desk itself is staffed 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily (not 24 hours).

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  • Cancellations made 72+ hours before check-in incur a non-refundable $25 fee; cancellations within 72 hours of check-in and no-shows are charged the first night's stay plus occupancy tax.

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  • During the month of March, all guests must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian -- a spring-break-season age restriction stated in the booking terms.

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  • Pet fees are tiered by length of stay: a one-time fee of $45 (1-6 nights), $65 (7-14 nights), or $100 (15-29 nights), each plus 17% occupancy tax per pet, or $100 per pet per month for 30+ nights; pets must stay leashed outside the guest's room, and the resort can ask owners of unruly/nuisance pets to leave without a refund.

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  • Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in guest rooms; a $300 damage fee plus 17% occupancy tax applies for any violation, with no exceptions, though the property does have designated smoking areas elsewhere on the grounds.

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  • The hotel does not publish nightly room rates anywhere on its site (every room page says to call for current pricing); posted rates would not include the state and local occupancy tax of 17%, which is added separately, and Winter Texan monthly rates are available for 30+ consecutive nights by calling the front desk.

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  • Cafe On The Beach adds a 3% surcharge to credit card transactions (not applied to cash or debit payments); no more than 3 split checks are allowed per table, and an 18% gratuity may be added automatically for parties of 5 or more.

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