Café de Martín

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   Kotrish

   Tallahassee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cafe de Martin is easily one of my favorite local restaurants. Whenever a friend or group of people want to gather and are looking for recommendations, Cafe de Martin is always first on my recommendation list. The food is consistently delicious. The staff is consistently patient, hospitable, and personable. Whether I am inside with the cozy atmosphere or outside enjoying the beautiful scenery it's a great time. On this specific evening, I chose to sit outside with my guests so they could experience the live music. Cafe de Martin did not disappoint. I got song happy birthday, my nephew danced the night away, and friends discovered a hidden gem. Nearly 20 people gathered for the first time in this space and those same individuals spoke of returning as the night concluded. Cafe de Martin earned every one of the new patrons they received that night.
   

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   NancyGNob

   Tallahassee4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Cafe de Martin has been our favorite restaurant up to this point. Unfortunately they changed the menu and removed the fried shrimp appetizer, fish selections and seafood pasta. The fried calamari appetizer was dry and tough. Please bring back original menu!
   

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   Frank

   Phoenix1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Servers were rude. Service was extremely slow despite there being only a few patrons in the restaurant. The food was good but I’ll never return due to the rudeness of several of the waiters.
   

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   Cecilia

   Western NC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thomas was our server and he did an excellent job! Food and cocktails were delicious
   

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   Jamila

   Tallahassee5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I had high hopes for Café de Martin when I made a Valentine’s Day reservation for 8:30 PM, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. After waiting to be seated, it took 30 minutes just to have our drink order taken. While waiting, we both stepped away for about five minutes to use the restroom, only to return and find that our table had been given to someone else. When our drinks finally arrived, mine didn’t match the online menu—it was supposed to have garnishes and a black flower but came with neither. Then, we waited nearly an hour for our food, which was a complete letdown. My meal had a terrible aftertaste, and my boyfriend’s dish arrived cold. Neither of us could eat our food, yet we still paid $120 and tipped the waiter before leaving. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. I had hoped for a special Valentine’s dinner but left unimpressed and unsatisfied. I wouldn’t return or recommend it.
   

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   News

   Tallahassee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The venue and food feel very authentic, with a wonderful atmosphere.
   

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   Diana

   Austin1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Was told we had to wait 20 minutes even though we had a reservation. Our food took over one hour to come out when tables seated after us were getting served quicker. Server never came back back to check ONCE while the hour wait of our food to see if we needed refills or anything. Food was ok. Did not need to take over an hour to cook simple plates. Service was terrible. Had high hopes but will probably never go back.
   

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   John

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Despite having made advance reservations through Open Table for 2/13, the restaurant was clearly not prepared for our arrival. There were no tables reserved for us and they offered a small table next to the bar and a table with a very large and loud party. I explained that I had made advance reservations through Open Table and the young waiter shrugged and said they had nothing else available. We said that was unacceptable and left. Very disappointing experience. We've eaten at this restaurant numerous times and had good experiences, until this time. I'll keep this in mind if we decide to eat there again.
   

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   Vicki

   Tallahassee8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time and the food and drinks were delicious.
   

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    Joe

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We love the spring rolls and lomas saltado. Friendly staff. Very enjoyable!
    

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