Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Palace Grill
Santa Barbara, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The drinks list at this Cajun-Creole restaurant leans into its New Orleans theme with a 'Bourbon Street Beverages' section of eight named cocktails, each with a stated build. The Cajun Martini marinates vodka with a fresh jalapeño and arrives in a Mason jar with cherry peppers. The Sazerac uses an absinthe rinse, Templeton rye, and bitters. Beer is all bottled, with Abita and Firestone among the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cajun Martini, a Palace Classic with jalapeño-marinated vodka and a touch of vermouth, served in a Mason jar with cherry peppers. For a spirit-forward alternative, the Sazerac uses an absinthe rinse, Templeton rye, bitters, and simple syrup. If you prefer beer, Abita Amber is a $6 bottled option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want cocktails built to match a Cajun-Creole menu, and anyone who appreciates a straightforward Sazerac or a spicy vodka martini. Beer drinkers looking for Louisiana Abita or local Firestone bottles will find a familiar, compact selection.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced at $18 each, with 16oz versions at $16 and the Sazerac at $15. Bottled beers, including Abita and Firestone, are $6 each. The non-alcoholic Buckler is also $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is explicitly tied to the restaurant's New Orleans theme, and the Cajun Martini is a house signature: vodka chilled and marinated with a fresh jalapeño, then served in a Mason jar over ice with a martini glass and cherry peppers on the side.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails in a 'Bourbon Street Beverages' section, each with a described build. The Cajun Martini is a house classic with jalapeño-marinated vodka, and the Sazerac follows the classic absinthe-rinse formula. A reviewer singled out the Cajun martinis.
Menu strengths
- — Menu lists eight cocktails with specific ingredient descriptions, including a house classic and a proper Sazerac.
- — The Cajun Martini is a Palace Classic with a defined preparation and presentation.
- — The New Orleans-themed list aligns with the restaurant's Cajun-Creole concept.
Standout selections
- — Cajun Martini — vodka chilled and marinated with a fresh jalapeño and a touch of vermouth, served in a Mason jar over ice with a martini glass and cherry peppers.
- — Sazerac — absinthe rinse, Templeton rye, bitters, and simple syrup.
- — The Palace Caribbean Rum Punch — the Palace's version of planter's punch with Caribbean fruit juices, island flavors, and Myers dark rum.
Pricing: $15–$18
Beer
All bottled, with eight options spanning Louisiana Abita brands, local Firestone, Red Stripe, and a non-alcoholic Buckler. The list leans on Abita Amber, Turbo Dog, Purple Haze, and IPA, plus Firestone DBA and 805.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple bottled beer options including Louisiana Abita brands and local Firestone beers.
- — A separate 'Beers' section on the menu photos page lists Abita Amber, Abita Turbo Dog, Abita Purple Haze, Abita IPA, Red Stripe Lager, and Firestone DBA.
Standout selections
- — Abita Amber — bottled beer, $6.; Abita Turbo Dog — bottled beer, $6.
Pricing: $6 each
Nonalcoholic
A single bottled non-alcoholic option, Buckler, listed among the beers at $6. It provides a straightforward alternative for guests skipping alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Buckler non-alcoholic beer is available among the bottled beer options.
Standout selections
- — Buckler non-alcoholic — $6 — Bottled non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: $6
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