Dining at Gaylord Palms: where to eat on‑site
Gaylord Palms offers a range of on-site dining from a formal steakhouse (Old Hickory Steakhouse) and a lagoon-view seafood restaurant (MOOR) to casual cafés, a poolside SandBar, Socio lounge, and 24-hour in-room dining. For breakfast head to Villa de Flora or Emerald Bay Café & Market; reserve Old Hickory or MOOR for dinner if you want a sit-down evening meal.
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Dining at a glance
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center lists multiple on-site outlets covering breakfast, casual cafés, poolside bar service, lounges and full-service dinner restaurants. The resort is not all-inclusive—meals are charged separately.
Key on-site names to know: Old Hickory Steakhouse, MOOR, Villa de Flora, Wreckers Sports Bar, SandBar, Socio, Emerald Bay Café & Market, The Cocoa Bean Coffee House, Jamba, Cold Stone Creamery and A la Carte - Room Delivery.
- Breakfast: Villa de Flora (attended buffet), Emerald Bay Café & Market, The Cocoa Bean Coffee House
- Dinner/formal: Old Hickory Steakhouse (dinner-only), MOOR (seafood + Southern/American)
- Casual/poolside: SandBar, Cold Stone Creamery, Jamba, Wreckers Sports Bar
- Lounge/cocktails: Socio (lobby lounge), SandBar (pool area)
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fine dining / Dinner | Old Hickory Steakhouse, MOOR |
| Breakfast / Café | Villa de Flora, Emerald Bay Café & Market, The Cocoa Bean Coffee House |
| Poolside / Quick treats | SandBar, Jamba, Cold Stone Creamery |
Old Hickory Steakhouse and MOOR — dinner options
Old Hickory Steakhouse is the resort’s signature steakhouse serving steaks, artisanal cheeses and cocktails in a formal dinner setting; it operates as a dinner-only venue and accepts reservations. Dress is described on some listings as smart/resort casual.
MOOR is the resort’s seafood-focused option, overlooking a lagoon in the Key West Atrium and serving seafood alongside Southern and American dishes. It is generally open for dinner and accepts reservations—call ahead for current availability.
- Old Hickory Steakhouse: Dinner-only; reservations accepted online or by phone.
- MOOR: Casual-elegant seafood with lagoon views; dinner hours vary by source, so confirm with the concierge.
- Both are better with reservations on busy evenings or weekend nights.
| Restaurant | Typical service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Dinner | Reservations accepted; formal dinner setting |
| MOOR | Dinner | Lagoon/atrium views; hours can vary |
Breakfast and casual mornings
Villa de Flora serves a attended buffet breakfast with Mediterranean-influenced dishes; currently published hours list breakfast daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for that outlet. Villa de Flora sits in the Emerald Bay Atrium.
For quicker morning stops grab Starbucks-brewed coffee and bakery items at The Cocoa Bean Coffee House, or pick up market items and grab-and-go breakfast at Emerald Bay Café & Market.
- Villa de Flora — attended breakfast buffet, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (current published hours)
- The Cocoa Bean Coffee House — Starbucks coffee and bakery items throughout the day
- Emerald Bay Café & Market — café + market goods for quick meals
| Outlet | Good for |
|---|---|
| Villa de Flora | Full buffet breakfast |
| The Cocoa Bean Coffee House | Coffee and pastries |
| Emerald Bay Café & Market | Grab-and-go and quick breakfast items |
Poolside, snacks and dessert
SandBar provides poolside drinks and casual bar fare at the resort’s pool areas, including the water-park side. Cold Stone Creamery covers ice-cream treats and Jamba offers smoothies and fruit-forward beverages.
These outlets are convenient for families using Cypress Springs Water Park or guests spending time at the South Beach (adults-only) pool. Hours vary by season—check with concierge or the pool staff for up-to-date hours.
- SandBar — cocktails and casual bites poolside
- Cold Stone Creamery — ice cream and desserts
- Jamba — smoothies and juices
- Good for: quick snacks between pool sessions or to take back to your room
| Outlet | Best for |
|---|---|
| SandBar | Poolside cocktails and light fare |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert and ice cream |
| Jamba | Smoothies and juices |
Bars, lounges and late-night options
Socio is an upscale, Cuban-inspired lounge in the main lobby that offers shareable small plates and craft cocktails—good for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Wreckers Sports Bar provides pub-style food and multiple screens for watching games.
If you prefer a quieter cocktail inside the atrium or want small plates rather than a full dinner, Socio and Wreckers are the main choices on property. Hours for bars and lounges vary; ask the concierge about nightly entertainment or specials.
- Socio — lobby lounge with tapas-style small plates and craft cocktails
- Wreckers Sports Bar — pub food and games on screens, open late on many nights
- SandBar doubles as a relaxed poolside bar during daytime hours
| Lounge/Bar | Typical vibe |
|---|---|
| Socio | Upscale lounge — cocktails and shareables |
| Wreckers Sports Bar | Lively pub — bar food and screens |
| SandBar | Casual poolside bar |
In-room dining and practical tips
A la Carte - Room Delivery (in-room dining) is available daily; published hours list service from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. for room delivery. In-room dining is a convenient fallback if on-site restaurants are full or if you prefer to eat in your room or suite.
Reservations are recommended for Old Hickory Steakhouse and MOOR on busy nights. Breakfast buffets and some dinner services (especially at Villa de Flora) can change seasonally—call ahead to confirm current hours and whether dinner is running the night you plan to dine.
- Room delivery: A la Carte - Room Delivery, service 6:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
- Reserve Old Hickory Steakhouse and MOOR in advance when possible
- Check with concierge for today's hours, holiday service, or special-event menus
| Service | What to check |
|---|---|
| Restaurant hours | Confirm with concierge—some outlets change seasonally |
| Reservations | Recommended for Old Hickory Steakhouse and MOOR |
| Dietary needs | Vegetarian options are available across outlets; ask staff for details |
