Maestro Bistro & Dinner Club

Maestro Bistro & Dinner Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Janet VIP

   Western NC49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We didn't realize it was a holiday brunch only, and wanted to try their vegan menu. We'll come back for it. Good fried potatoes and omelets.
   

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   Sarah

   Charleston15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food at Maestro’s is nothing short of outstanding. Each dish was beautifully crafted, I didn't know cabbage could taste so good. It’s clear the kitchen operates with skill and intention, and the quality of the ingredients truly shines. Unfortunately, the service didn’t live up to the same standard. When we initially reviewed the menu and ordered only drinks, our server appeared visibly perturbed that we didn’t place a food order right away. That set an awkward tone for the rest of the evening. We were never told the specials, some of our dishes arrived late, and overall, the server seemed rushed and disengaged. Her tableside manner felt misaligned with the elevated experience Maestro’s seems to promise. This disconnect between the excellent food and underwhelming service made the evening feel uneven. Maestro’s has the potential to be a top-tier, but the front-of-house experience will need refinement to match the caliber of the kitchen.
   

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   Bob VIP

   Charlotte9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 May 2025

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

   Our food was delicious. Vegetable empanadas for appetizer were especially tasty. Will return.
   

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   Saundra VIP

   Charleston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 April 2025

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

   Excellent. Food was delicious and presentation was awesome. All staff wonderful
   

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   Megsta

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

   Wonderful dining experience for the holiday. Thank you Chef and Alyce for making it a delightful afternoon brunch. Great staff && tasty food.
   

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   Sebastian

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

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

   I’ll start with saying I’ve been in food and bev my entire life. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and portions were great. A lot of restaurants charge a lot for smaller portions, but it’s good know if you spend money, you get what you pay for in both quality and quantity. The shrimp and lobster pasta, airline chicken, and empanadas were all amazing. The drinks were great too, and the bartender can really make anything you want that’s not on the menu. All in all, we had an amazing time, and loved the atmosphere and experience. We did have one complaint, and that is that we were dressed for the occasion and felt our attire fit the establishment, while about 80% of the crowd look like they were dressed for a dive bar, did not fit the vibe. It sounds pretentious but it would be nice if this place had a dress code. Clientele adds to the ambiance just as much as the decor and to be honest, it did somewhat kill the speakeasy vibe that the owners obviously meticulously crafted.
   

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   Brad

   Atlanta10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

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

   Great ambiance. The SpeekEasy was just super cool. Low light, a secret bookcase covered hidden door… the drinks, just perfect. We both had two cocktails. Normally we would have had a bottle of wine but given that we had these excellent bar tenders we tried their drinks. We both had the Teres Major steak. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare, as requested. Neither of us liked the overly salty sauce covering it, but otherwise it was good. The potatoes accompanying it were excellent. Service was superb. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and hard working. We probably will try it again. Especially the SpeakEasy.
   

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   Deborah

   San Francisco3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

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

   Our server, Lidi, was great and informative. The appetizers and soup of the day were very good. The main entrees felt short on taste and presentation.
   

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   Taylor VIP

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

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

   Food, service, & drinks were all amazing. Will definitely be back.
   

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    Samuel

    Charleston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

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

    Maestro’s Bistro is one our VERY favorite restaurants which we have frequented since they opened a number of years ago!! The food is beyond five-star (thank you Chef Sammy) and the entire staff, Valentino, Mike, Yasmine are all thoroughly accommodating and attentive to every detail!! We will be back ASAP and bring more newbie NC friends for sure.
    

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