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This was a beautiful spot. The owner is delightful. I had a pasta dish with a creme sauce. If I were to make a critique, it would be about a third less crème. We ordered seafood mix, and a beef Asian fusion dish. We had an appetizer with calamari. Do not leave without trying a piece of tres lèche cake.
We come at 8pm to dinner, atmosphere was great, food was great,service was exceptional. The only bad think was the manager name Nicolas come and told us that we need to leave because a was 910pm and we need to leave in that exact moment . Come on!! we just spent over $230 in this place and we got kick out come. I work in the restaurant business for over 20 years. That is not the way to talk to customer, if he come with a friendly attitude and tell us that the restaurant is closed I will not write this long review, but this people is what make customer never to come to places like this. By the way I live in Santa Rosa beach and every time I travel to Tallahassee we go there but NEVER AGAIN I place a foot in a place.
The interior of the place was super cute and well put together. Ambiance is perfect for a date night. The food was honestly one of the best overall meals I've had in Tallahassee with all things considered. But, and it is a big one, the service here was pretty bad. The staff weren't rude or anything, but when we were seated no server returned to the table for over 15 minutes. We were literally greeted by the owner (really nice dude) and still no waiter. Eventually a random server came up and asked if anyone had already taken care of us, and she took down our order. The food also took a while to come out, but I didn't mind that as much since the food was so good. The only flaw to this place is the mid service but if they lock that in it'll be an easy 5/5 rating.
Aaarrrrgg. I come here a lot and the service seems to be slipping. The fish sandwich (which I chose when I sent back my other sandwich) was not as spectacular as it once was. I don't know if they changed fish or what. This visit was atrocious. I don't think an experienced person was in the kitchen on this visit and certainly not an experienced server. I returned another time for dinner. The fried yucca was good and the spring rolls were on point. However, both owners were there. Our service was great.
Fantastic food- great waiter(Cristian)- true Peruvian food! Loved the outdoor patio area and the inside is very nice too. Thanks for a great dinner!
Just recently heard about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. My daughter and I decided to have lunch there. It took a minute for someone to notice us when we got in. Love the decor, especially the outdoor area. Very colorful/lively. It was a nice day, and we initially requested outdoor seating. However, because our table wasn't one with an umbrella, it became very warm, very quickly and we then requested an inside table. In hindsight, we should have stayed outside in that it took an extremely long time for someone to come to take our order once we moved inside and was seated. And once the order was taken, it also took a while for the food to be served. Of note, we noticed that a gentleman who was seated next to us about 30 minutes after we had been there, received his order within ten minutes and way BEFORE we received our order! For starters, we ordered the veggie rolls, which were delish! My daughter had an expresso, which she said was very good. She also ordered a mimosa. She had the beef dish and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries; however, the order was served with regular fries. When I mentioned the mix up, my order was taken and brought back with the sweet potato fries - all six or seven fries! The chicken tasted a bit bland. Definitely not worth the money I spent on this particular order. We both had salads with our meals. Still, we didn't want to leave without sampling some of the desserts - dulce de leche cookies and crema volteada (flan). I may return to sample other items on the menu. If so, I hope to encounter better service next time!
This trip did not start out well. My wife ordered tea and I ordered water and they told me that they do not have tap water. I asked how do they make the tea, how do they wash the dishes? She, defiantly, said we don't have tap water. We should have left at that point. We ordered salads and the salad part was great but, as you can see from the attached picture, the chicken fingers, that I ordered, are not chicken fingers at all. They are chicken patties cut up to look like chicken fingers. It tasted like it Tyson frozen chicken patty. We will not be back!
This was a very busy restaurant. It's perfect while traveling through. We were in there from start to finish for an hour and a half. So if you are in a hurry. I wouldn't suggest eating here. If you have the time, this is a very good restaurant. Everything was fresh, just extremely busy. It's kind of noisy inside and out but they had live music outside which was nice for Father's Day. We both ordered the ceviche. It was fresh and good. I wasn't use to having large pieces of fish. I didn't eat the fish hardly. My husband liked his. I would order something different next time. Food was fresh and tasty. Sorry I forgot to take pictures of our food but it was 50 minutes before our food came to the table.
This dining experience was fantastic! Visited Tallahassee with a friend for her graduation, and nobody in the party had ever had Peruvian food, but this is the place she chose for her graduation meal and I'm so glad she did! A quick ride from the university, with plenty of off street parking, a small and quaint dining room with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and were taken care of by Daniela and Christian, who were both incredibly attentive and very friendly....GREAT service!!! We ordered a carafe each of mimosas and sangria for the table, and although I didn't partake, I heard that the fruit in the sangria packed a strong punch. I think everyone enjoyed their meals, but I absolutely loved mine!!It was the best thing I ate while I was in Tallahassee and I'm so glad I read all of the five star reviews about it that particular dish before hand I ordered the Pasta Huancaina with Lomo Saltado and substituted the steak for chicken, and it was absolutely delicious! It was a large portion, and I took the rest of it home and had it for dinner. I also had a taste of the passionfruit cheesecake and the peanut butter cheesecake, and the passionfruit cheesecake was so good. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter desserts and I thought it was a little hard for cheesecake. This is a place. I would definitely return to, just to have that dish again!
This Peruvian restaurant is a must-try when driving through Florida, with fantastic food, staff, and service. All the food was delicious.
4 months ago
Great atmosphere to bring to life the Peruvian vibe! Food was great! Spring roll Peking Duck and Crab meat wonton as appetizers are the way to go. Both sauces hit just right. For main course the Lomo Saltado was AMAZING! The outside atmosphere takes it to the next level! Cristian was our amazing server! read more
5 months ago
An impromptu trip to Peru is absolutely within reach, and shockingly affordable! We had a last minute opportunity to go out for dinner and decided to make a reservation for Cafe de Martin because they had availability for our semi "early bird" time slot. We chose to dine on their colorful outdoor terrace, and when I tell you that we were transported to another country.... I mean, it literally took us out of Tally and dropped us in a tropical paradise. As the sun went down, the lights began to glow. The ambiance was surreal. I repeatedly told my husband I felt thousands of miles away from home. Was it the cafe lights or the Sangria? I can't be sure. The live music began and it was a whole vibe. Heads turned, ears perked up, and an entire terrace just exhaled. The sultry atmosphere was only overshadowed by the savory food. Dear Lord we ate far too much. What is that saying? Ask forgiveness not permission. Sounds about right. We started with cocktails and Fried Yucca. The Jamaican Margarita was a perfect blend with a sweet sugared rim. The Sangria was a full party in the glass with fresh fruit. The Yucca portion was hefty, but we ate it ALL. In hindsight, we should have saved more room for our actual meal. We ordered Lomo Saltado Beef that was so tender and rich, and it was accompanied by another hefty portion of indulgent carbs. See? That's where moderation in our starter would have been wise. Ahh lessons learned. If we had saved half of the Yucca for leftovers it would have reheated in an air fryer beautifully. We also ordered the Escabeche which was a beautifully fried , snapper filet served with sweet potato and rice. The sauce was simple and elegant with that classic tart vinegar bite. We looked at the dessert menu. I repeat, looked. We simply had no more room. We'll be back soon and promise to make it to the dessert menu and coffee. read more
6 months ago
This was a beautiful spot. The owner is delightful. I had a pasta dish with a creme sauce. If I were to make a critique, it would be about a third less crème. We ordered seafood mix, and a beef Asian fusion dish. We had an appetizer with calamari. Do not leave without trying a piece of tres lèche cake. read more
2 months ago
We come at 8pm to dinner, atmosphere was great, food was great,service was exceptional. The only bad think was the manager name Nicolas come and told us that we need to leave because a was 910pm and we need to leave in that exact moment . Come on!! we just spent over $230 in this place and we got kick out come. I work in the restaurant business for over 20 years. That is not the way to talk to customer, if he come with a friendly attitude and tell us that the restaurant is closed I will not write this long review, but this people is what make customer never to come to places like this. By the way I live in Santa Rosa beach and every time I travel to Tallahassee we go there but NEVER AGAIN I place a foot in a place. read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
The interior of the place was super cute and well put together. Ambiance is perfect for a date night. The food was honestly one of the best overall meals I've had in Tallahassee with all things considered. But, and it is a big one, the service here was pretty bad. The staff weren't rude or anything, but when we were seated no server returned to the table for over 15 minutes. We were literally greeted by the owner (really nice dude) and still no waiter. Eventually a random server came up and asked if anyone had already taken care of us, and she took down our order. The food also took a while to come out, but I didn't mind that as much since the food was so good. The only flaw to this place is the mid service but if they lock that in it'll be an easy 5/5 rating. read more
2 months ago
Aaarrrrgg. I come here a lot and the service seems to be slipping. The fish sandwich (which I chose when I sent back my other sandwich) was not as spectacular as it once was. I don't know if they changed fish or what. This visit was atrocious. I don't think an experienced person was in the kitchen on this visit and certainly not an experienced server. I returned another time for dinner. The fried yucca was good and the spring rolls were on point. However, both owners were there. Our service was great. read more
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Gary P.
Thank you for your review! We are always seeing ways to enhance the…
4 months ago
Fantastic food- great waiter(Cristian)- true Peruvian food! Loved the outdoor patio area and the inside is very nice too. Thanks for a great dinner! read more
1 year ago
Just recently heard about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. My daughter and I decided to have lunch there. It took a minute for someone to notice us when we got in. Love the decor, especially the outdoor area. Very colorful/lively. It was a nice day, and we initially requested outdoor seating. However, because our table wasn't one with an umbrella, it became very warm, very quickly and we then requested an inside table. In hindsight, we should have stayed outside in that it took an extremely long time for someone to come to take our order once we moved inside and was seated. And once the order was taken, it also took a while for the food to be served. Of note, we noticed that a gentleman who was seated next to us about 30 minutes after we had been there, received his order within ten minutes and way BEFORE we received our order! For starters, we ordered the veggie rolls, which were delish! My daughter had an expresso, which she said was very good. She also ordered a mimosa. She had the beef dish and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries; however, the order was served with regular fries. When I mentioned the mix up, my order was taken and brought back with the sweet potato fries - all six or seven fries! The chicken tasted a bit bland. Definitely not worth the money I spent on this particular order. We both had salads with our meals. Still, we didn't want to leave without sampling some of the desserts - dulce de leche cookies and crema volteada (flan). I may return to sample other items on the menu. If so, I hope to encounter better service next time! read more
5 months ago
This trip did not start out well. My wife ordered tea and I ordered water and they told me that they do not have tap water. I asked how do they make the tea, how do they wash the dishes? She, defiantly, said we don't have tap water. We should have left at that point. We ordered salads and the salad part was great but, as you can see from the attached picture, the chicken fingers, that I ordered, are not chicken fingers at all. They are chicken patties cut up to look like chicken fingers. It tasted like it Tyson frozen chicken patty. We will not be back! read more
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Gary P.
Thank you so much. We strive every day to make this a great…
This was a very busy restaurant. It's perfect while traveling through. We were in there from start to finish for an hour and a half. So if you are in a hurry. I wouldn't suggest eating here. If you have the time, this is a very good restaurant. Everything was fresh, just extremely busy. It's kind of noisy inside and out but they had live music outside which was nice for Father's Day. We both ordered the ceviche. It was fresh and good. I wasn't use to having large pieces of fish. I didn't eat the fish hardly. My husband liked his. I would order something different next time. Food was fresh and tasty. Sorry I forgot to take pictures of our food but it was 50 minutes before our food came to the table. read more
9 months ago
This dining experience was fantastic! Visited Tallahassee with a friend for her graduation, and nobody in the party had ever had Peruvian food, but this is the place she chose for her graduation meal and I'm so glad she did! A quick ride from the university, with plenty of off street parking, a small and quaint dining room with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and were taken care of by Daniela and Christian, who were both incredibly attentive and very friendly....GREAT service!!! We ordered a carafe each of mimosas and sangria for the table, and although I didn't partake, I heard that the fruit in the sangria packed a strong punch. I think everyone enjoyed their meals, but I absolutely loved mine!!It was the best thing I ate while I was in Tallahassee and I'm so glad I read all of the five star reviews about it that particular dish before hand I ordered the Pasta Huancaina with Lomo Saltado and substituted the steak for chicken, and it was absolutely delicious! It was a large portion, and I took the rest of it home and had it for dinner. I also had a taste of the passionfruit cheesecake and the peanut butter cheesecake, and the passionfruit cheesecake was so good. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter desserts and I thought it was a little hard for cheesecake. This is a place. I would definitely return to, just to have that dish again! read more
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My husband and I went here for lunch and sat outside on the beautiful patio enjoying the weather and some drinks. We ordered a number of food items but the one that really stood out for us was the rib appetizer that comes with yuca fries. Absolutely delicious! Our waiter was awesome as well! Definitely one of our favorite spots. Can't wait to try the dinner menu! read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
Delicious food, delightful service, and a wonderful patio ambiance. Cafe de Martin welcomes you in hungry and intrigued then sends you out with a full belly and contented heart. While they don't take special requests, go ahead and try. The meals are a gastronomic pleasure! A must try for Peruvian cuisine. Be sure to ask for Aurellis. She and her team will keep you smiling and well cared for! read more
1 year ago
The Lomo Saltado Mar y Tierra is absolutely the best! Great family place with authentic Peruvian cuisine. Make sure to add the dessert. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
I popped in for a quick snack and realized that Cafe de Martin has expanded a great deal since my last visit long ago. There is outdoor seating and the inside seating has doubled. I ordered and received quickly (@5pm) the crunchy calamari. It was presented beautifully and had a good portion for the price $15. Tender & crispy with 2 sauces. The yucca fries were good. I didn't know what the "fried corn" would be and was glad to learn and taste individual corn kernels deep fried to a great added crunchiness. I wish I'd taken a picture before I started eating my meal ! The cocktail menu looked fabulous I'll be back PS there are several adult dishes available for any unadventurous friends. read more
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Gary P.
Thank you for taking the time to post. Come back soon!
Went again for lunch. The food here is delicious and consistent. I got the ceviche mixto. Lemony shrimp, fish and calamari, really delicious. I would have liked some bread, but I understand. My friend ordered a dish that was similar to mine except it was fried. The seafood was hot and crispy and I wanted her dish, haha. It came with two sauces that were tasty. She also wanted something like rice or potatoes to go with it, but it was very good. Overall, everything was wonderful and I will be going back soon! read more
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Gary P.
Thank you for your post. We serve our food in the classic Peruvian…
5 months ago
11 months ago
Sitting at the bar the service and drinks were excellent. I can't remember the name of the dish but the food came out in record time and the meat was cooked perfectly and the flavor with the mixture of the rice and vegetables was also excellent. I shall return. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
The building itself is super unique with a nice outdoor area you can eat at. I got the pesto linguini pasta with steak and the pesto was amazing, probably some of the best I have ever had. Next time i would definitely get the chicken instead of the steak because it would fit the dish more and the steak was overcooked. But besides that the food was amazing and the coffee was pretty good too. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
We are frequent travelers to the panhandle, stopped here on the way home from vacation and needless to say- it is one of the best places I have eaten and I will be traveling here every single time I pass through Tallahassee! Service was amazing, coffee was fantastic, the food was top tier and the beautiful patio was so peaceful with the decor and waterfalls- it made the perfect ending of our trip. We need more places like this to exist! read more
Cute little Peruvian place known for its ceviche, so that's what we ordered. Out of the 3 different kinds we ordered, every one of them was so over the top salty we could barely eat them! And at $24 each it was not worth it. I only ate 1/3 of mine and had to wash it down with water. It would have been good otherwise. So disappointing. Service and coffee were good. Nice garden sitting area when weather is nice. read more
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1 year ago
Wow..what a treat of a find for us. A must and sit outside on the side patio. Great staff too. read more
1 year ago
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