So first off I wanna say thank God for something new in Midland. The atmosphere is solid even if the music is a little loud. I really hope to see some live music on their stage in the future. It has a potential to be the place to be. The inside is really beautiful and it stands out because there's nothing like it in the area. Staff and managers are generally attentive and quite friendly. I went here with my family so I got to try a few different dishes -scallops were delicious but the mashed potatoes they were served on were cold. Disappointing for the price point. -Wedge salad was quite good but had too much dressing -The sushi (Santomar roll) seems to be made in a square mold and not traditionally rolled. The filling disbursal was kind of inconsistent and the temperature was a bit strange but the overall flavor was quite nice. I'd definitely try their sushi again. -fish and chips and fries were excellent We ordered one of their 1000 layer cake pieces which was a tasty, but absolute monstrosity. I don't recommend getting it unless you plan to share it with at least four people with healthy appetites. It'd be nice to see a half order of it in the future because I did actually quite enjoy it. read more

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Been here 3 times. This place is solid. Delicious food. Great cocktails. Really great service. Two out of the 3 times we have been here the manager has visited our table to make sure we are happy and taken care of. Beautiful atmosphere. Just a great vibe. read more

Wow!!! What a great find in Midland! We stopped for dinner and had the best experience! The Poblano Pasta with the chicken Cordon Blue was delicious, fish and chips were great and the NY strip steak was perfectly cooked! The star of the show was the 1000 layer cake! OMG! So worth the calories and being stuffed. Our server was great and attentive. Management came by and checked in... we offered that a little drizzle of chocolate on the 1000 layer would take it next level! Comfortable surroundings and the video in the room was enjoyable! I will be back!!!!! read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The ambiance was on point. We had 11:30am reservations and were seated right away. The staff was welcoming, courteous, and friendly. The food was phenomenal. We started with the rock shrimp appetizer, each had the salmon entree, and finished with the 1000 layer cake for dessert. Alex was a wonderful server and made some great recommendations. Not only was he attentive, he also was very professional. He checked on us often, as did several other staff members that weren't even assigned to our table. 5 stars! I will most definitely dine here again. read more

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Wonderful service and food. This is our second time here and, again, it didn't disappoint. It's a little pricey but worth it. read more

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Noel our waiter was amazing. Suggesting the Pasta Poblano was spot on for me! Very tasty! The hubby ordered the Scallops which were cooked perfectly. Our dessert was the Chocolate Sphere which is flambé table side. The atmosphere is off the chain cool, the food is 5star Michelin perfect and I can without doubt this place cannot be described well enough. We will return here as many times as the allowable. read more

Santomar - Seafood Near Me - Midland, Texas

Food was delicious and service was great! I highly recommend the beef jerky dip and the steak!

Alex was outstanding service! Our waiter was the highlight of our dining experience. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from start to finish. He anticipated our needs, checked in at the perfect times, and always had a smile on his face. His positive attitude and exceptional customer service made our meal even more enjoyable. It's rare to come across someone who clearly cares so much about making guests feel valued. Thank you for going above and beyond--we can't wait to come back, and we hope to be served by you again! read more

Sat up at the bar, 2 bar tenders both very attentive to us. We ate oysters, the salmon and. Roll. Everything was real good. The bathrooms are clean and candle burning smelled so good. Recommend Anniversary dinner, Sat at bar, bartenders vsuper attentive to us and others around the bar. Drinks were espresso Martine (good), miller lite bottle can't go wrong, and a glass of wine. The prices were fine for the Martini and beer but the wine well 5.00 more than at the next fancy place. Now the food the Salmon came with mashed potatoes and asparagus, there was more mashed potatoes here than any other place we go to in midland. The asparagus was done to perfection crisp and done. This salmon dish was perfect. The Ahi tuna roll was not my taste but that's was my falt it had mango and I don't like sweet in my sushi tools. The place looks amazing inside they really transformed this old steak house into a beautiful place to enjoy a great meal. I am giving them a 4.5 stars only because of the wine prices. Not super busy and plenty of employees. The music is perfect not so loud that you can't hear your partner but enough so you don't hear your next table. Overall it was a good experience for our first time, we will return. read more

The hosts were welcoming and kind (rare to see these days). Looking, around the atmosphere it felt like under the sea with fishes on big screens all around making it seem like an underwater restaurant. It's cozy. Sat in a huge booth ordered our drinks and food. My cocktails came in what seemed like an 8 ounce cup. Not gonna lie, I was a bit disappointed HOWEVER the drinks pack a good punch so came to realize it was perfect size for me. Husband had 2 Modelo beers on tap. I ordered a filet with mashed potatoes and truffle butter (yes the steaks and sides and butter are a la carte so u pay for each). Can get pretty pricey. My husband got the Santomar burger and the truffle fries came with it. Both dishes were amazing. Service was fast and great. We did come early on a Friday around 4ish...but I think we may have to give a night time one a try. Seems like later on in the night they may have a band. That would be nice to listen to. Overall, a great experience and we will be back. read more

Santomar - Filet with mashed potatoes and on top is the most delicious truffle butter I have ever tasted. - Seafood Near Me - Midland, Texas

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We came to town for a dog show and found a prize restaurant We ate three meals there it's food and service were over the top A must go for a true foodie Pork chop was amazing Chicken with portobello sauce was amazing Steaks are amazing 1000 layer cake is to die for read more

Santomar - Seafood Near Me - Midland, Texas

Alex, our waiter, provided superb customer service. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was delightful. read more

Santomar - Hamichi Ceviche Roll. - Seafood Near Me - Midland, Texas

Absolutely the worst dining experience I've had in Midland. The food was disgusting and we spent over $250 on food and drinks, and it was completely inedible. To make things worse, there was hair in our food.. unacceptable at any price point, let alone this one. The quality does not match the cost at all. Save your money and your time. If you're going to spend that kind of money, just go to Cowboy Prime instead. Same price, but far better food and overall experience. We definitely will not be coming back. read more

This restaurant looks appealing but don't be fooled. It was my friends birthday and all he wanted was the NOBU roll. They brought him the wrong meal and when we said something and tried to get it corrected we got yelled at and basically told we don't know what we're talking about. They refused to take it back or even ask if he wanted something else and charged us for a sushi roll we didn't even touch. Very Disappointed read more

Santomar - Seafood Near Me - Midland, Texas

Helll of a night with ol Barb.. definitely gottsum good stuff... super fancy. Careful with tha salsa it'll blow a flare out the ol rear later on. But worth it read more

First of all, I absolutely don't mind paying for an experience. That's a huge part of dining out. The food was good but took forever. Waitress even said she thought someone had taken our order and they had to remake. Not a big deal. On the other hand, the drinks were ridiculously overpriced. I had two Old Fashioned's with Woodford. My wife had two dirty martinis with Grey Goose. Each Old Fashioned was $30 and each martini was $40. Even in NY and LA, we've never paid these prices. This dinner was in Midland, TX. Save your money and go to Cowboy Prime, Cork & Pig, or Venizia's. read more

Been there several times. Food is good but the cocktails are way way way way way way way over prices. Either going somewhere else or drinking water. Funny they always say there is something wrong with their water filter so they always sell you water in the blue bottles. Service is standard. Ambience is standard. read more

We decided to have a business lunch at Santomar today as we have not tried it yet. And I can tell you that we will definitely be back. The service was top tier. The gals working there and the manager Letty were amazing. The atmosphere is also amazing. Something Midland needs more of. They really did an amazing job on the remodel. And the food was VERY good. We tried the cowboy dip and the rock shrimp for apps. Both were great. Especially the shrimp. For our entrees, we got the steak sandwich, the wagyu tacos, the pork chop, and the salmon. Everyone cleaned their plates and was very pleased with their meal. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. read more

Great service over all. Perfect spot for dinner for two. The food was not that great though.

A reservation was made on Opentable for a party of 7 at 8:30.....WE DIDN'T GET SAT UNTIL 9:45.... The more annoying part was that the host gave us false expectations and didn't even bother to offer us options. I came into town w high expectations of this place but this just started off on the wrong foot. read more

Went there a 2nd time. First time was amazing! This time was not! Music was so loud and the table behind us had kids that kept running back and forth used our chairs to play on and they threw food all over the ground. Food was ok.. Just not what it was before.. read more

This was the worst restaurant for being an upscale restaurant. First the waitress refilled my husband tea and didn't refill mine . I Got her attention quick and then she refilled .I guess she thought I was chopped liver ? From Past experience these females think the male always tips not here , I tip accordingly to the service . Now as far as food goes it was terrible ! The calamari was chewy like bubble gum. The steak filet was under cooked and bloody after we asked for medium well and then when it was brought back it was dry . I wouldn't this recommend this . And this is suppose to be high scale restaurant I don't know from where . It's a terrible place to eat !! Not recommended !! read more

Loved this place so much when it opened, but they recently went up on their prices and started serving midland water /: why can't a place stay the same or get better?!? We need good places that do not price gouge!! read more

The waitress was great, but the food for the price was absolutely terrible. NY Strip steak was not flavorful whatsoever, it looked white and not any quality type of beef. Sushi was bad, crab cakes were okay. Mac and Cheese was undercooked and cold. I've eaten a better steak at Applebees. And to top it off, my wife, daughter, and myself all have sick stomachs tonight after eating there. For a 250 dollar price tag we will never ever go back. read more

No reason to have 20 screens with all the same fish tank playing. Very pricey for the quality of food. Steak was decent but could get better elsewhere for a lesser price. Lobster Mac and cheese lacked flavor. Salmon definitely delivered on the taste. All in all not a lot of bang for your buck. And don't get me started on the sub par service that had me waiting after every request... don't bother ordering dessert or you'll be waiting another 30 minutes. read more

The Good: Nice Vibe/Eclectic, per say/Clean/Beautiful Staff/Good food and prices The Bad: Hostess is the face of the place...Needs to check in her attitude and smile a bit, make people feel welcome. Remember, it's a new place, but things will die down, especially in Midland The Ugly: Glass of Water/Starters and Main Course took forever to arrive. Server will keep repeating what we ordered...4 times! It is not a romantic place but more of a "City/Modern vibe" (I did not understand the massive screens with the "aquarium deal). If you are looking for a place where service is au par with the food, classic and classier plus the whole high-end deal, spend a bit more and go to Cowboy Prime (Still my fav place, overall). However, I will repeat just because, in general, it was not a bad experience...just a new place trying to get their stuff together. I was told not to ask for dessert...it would take even longer than the meals. read more

Service was amazing and the food was even better ! Loved my Lychee Martini as well. We will definitely make this a place to go for date night. read more

We tried Santomar last night for dinner and we really liked it! It is a bit pricey but the food was delicious and our server, Colleen, was great! I had Angie's Special which was delicious and my husband had the Salmon dish and loved every bite! We shared a Caesar salad before dinner which was very good and shared the Corn Bread dessert. It was delicious and had just the right amount of sweetness read more

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Went Sunday for our anniversary and unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which honestly just tasted like ranch with a couple tiny pieces of artichoke. I ordered a vodka drink from the bar but it came with gin instead. I sent it back after one sip, and even though the glass was still full when the server took it away, it was never taken off the bill. For dinner, I ordered the filet with mac and cheese--medium and butterflied. The steak came out undercooked (closer to blue than medium) and not butterflied. The mac and cheese was watery and had no flavor. After sending the steak back, it took about 15 minutes to return, but it came back burnt and tasted only of char--and they forgot to bring my mac and cheese back with it. At that point, I asked them to just take it off the bill. Between the poor food quality, lack of attention, and how loud it was (felt more like a bar and grill than a nice restaurant), the whole experience was disappointing--especially for a special occasion. Definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

The food was cooked perfect and the ambiance is cool. I hope that dessert will have a special. Oh and the drinks are off the chain.

We've eaten at Santomar twice now and both visits were excellent. The dishes were fresh, well-plated, and served in a timely manner. What really stands out is the originality of the menu--this is something new for Midland and it's great to see a restaurant taking creative risks and doing it well. There are some negative reviews floating around, but in our experience, they don't reflect the quality of the food or service. Go try it for yourself. If it's not your thing, that's okay--but we'll definitely be back. read more

Took my parents for lunch. Our server was so sweet. The filtered water tasted like midland water from the tap. Our appetizer order was wrong. When we sent it back, the correct one never arrived. My dad's steak was so tough he couldn't cut it. And my order was prepared incorrectly. Our server comped the appetizer and packed it to go for us. The food was fine. But spending 150.00 for 3 people for lunch and all of the problems made it super disappointing. Also it's advertised as upscale, but it definitely is not. Music is loud. It's a very casual environment. Just expensive. Again, food was fine. read more

We had a lovely experience at Santomar. Food was excellent. Thank you Daniel for the exceptional service!! Love the vibe!!

Great food, Great service. Beautiful facility. One of the quieter atmospheres to have a nice meal in Midland. My husband had fish and chips and my friend had a ribeye. I simply had brussels sprouts and mac & cheese. My husband also had a tuna sushi appetizer of some sort. Everything was delicious. The only complaint I have (and the reason 4 stars instead of 5) is that they charged $4.50 for a beverage and and additional $4.50 for refills! We frequent high-end restaurants. We are foodies. We like to eat well. I guess you could say it's a hobby to try new places. However, I cannot think of one single restaurant that has ever charged me for a refill on coffee or iced tea, especially one with this price point. We will definitely go again, but next visit we'll be having water to drink. read more

This place outright amazing. The food was great, the service was great. Bathrooms were super clean. 100% will be back and 100% do recommend. read more

Service was good, was seated promptly, drink order taken quickly and other than a small delay with getting our appetizer, all went well. Food was excellent read more

Love this place! We have dined here 3 times, once in the dining room & twice @ the bar & the food, service & atmosphere are top notch. Drinks, too. Santomar is a new favorite spot & we are big fans of the makeover from the old dusty Cattle Baron. Beautiful restaurant, attentive staff, delicious food! read more

Been here several times and the first time right when they opened was the best experience. The rock shrimp appetizer is a must. Entree wise the best option is the steak and fries. The truffle cream corn is a hit or miss. Last time I ordered it the corn pieces were hard and not cooked all the way through. They charge $3 for a side of ranch which is pretty lack luster taste wise. Service here is very slow as well. Took almost 20 mins for anyone to acknowledge us after we sat down in the first booth when you walk in. Took the host tracking down a waiter to finally get some water. Most importantly do not order the Santomar Roll. The menu description does NOT match what you are served. It is topped with what tastes like tuna salad with tuna from the can and the inside does not match the description on the menu. Used to love this place but they may have lost a loyal customer after this last experience. read more