Steak was so over cooked. Kids pancakes had no flavor. Prices seem a bit much for the atmosphere. 3 pieces of bacon $8 glass of oj $6... Waitress was nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Dana Beyal
Excellent service, fantastic creative food. I had the cheese blintzes, which were the best I’ve had. My dining companions had the Cajun andouille bowl with grits and the quiche- everyone was raving.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuel
Highly recommend for anyone looking for either a high-quality lunch date or a business lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crepe Trio
Betty S Harris
We had cheese blintzes and Yorkshire Pudding Eggs Benedict which were both fabulous! We came last year and were so happy it is still there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Eggs Benedict
Debbie Rubenstein
Loved the creativity and flavor here. The staff was welcoming and the menu was creativeIt was a little pricey, but lots of tasty food with a twist like duck confit waffles, chicken cinnabons and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quenton B.
In addition to the phenomenon food what sets this place apart is the phenomenal service! You can tell the owners worked in the service industry for years, and they took that hospitality and have hidden graded it into this business. Although they have healthy options, Get your dieting out of the way so you can try the chicken cinnamon roll THANG!!! Definitely an experience to remember. Tips 1) they usually have a seasonal dish; TRY IT 2) it's Italian food, but cooked by folks who know how to season Food 3) look at the board outside; the Chef commonly has special items not in the regular menu or seasonal. 4) Don't except the food you see online to be the only dishes they have and vice versa; that change things up quite a bit .... In a good way 5) Independent small business owner: SUPPORT THESE FOLKS!!!!
Romar Chance
This place is so amazing my god extraordinary foodParking: Clean lot of space
I had told my husband since Day #1 of being in Destin and reading the local magazine that I wanted to enjoy Mama Clemenza's for breakfast. We pulled into the parking lot on a Friday morning close to 9:15 am and it is empty. It is off season so I am thinking GREAT, no crowds. We walk in the front door and there is one party of 2 having breakfast. No one greets us for at least 4 minutes. Finally the guy working the tables and host area comes out of the kitchen and says Hi. He directs us to a table right next to the other deuce. We walk ourselves to a table a few spots away from them. The banquette seating is hard and uncomfortable but we stay there. The famous $8 cappuccino is not memorable at all. Then we have the espresso biscuits delivered to us and they are like a chocolate cookie with sea salt that continues to harden as it sits for a while. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to try Mama's and these espresso biscuits truly disappointed me. My breakfast was good but for $17 I should be able to ask for a side other than grits with my croque madame. The menu reads that the entree comes with the chef's side dish selection. I mentioned that I have disliked grits my entire life and asked if I could get the roasted potatoes they mention on several other dishes. I am told NO. He tells me there are no substitutions and that this is a free side dish from the chef, hence no substitutions. The grits were pasty and salty. My husband had the $22 eggs Benedict that was made with Yorkshire pudding as the base. It sounds interesting so he gets it. The flavor is excellent however the base of the pudding does not absorb the yolk or the succor this dish. PLUS he cannot choose a side of fruit or potatoes as his side ... he also dislikes grits. Our server never came back and asked if our meal was tasty. He never refilled my water (a co worker who came out of the kitchen did so). He sat behind the bar area reading something on his phone or in a book. I wanted to be asked how things were. I would rather allow the establishment to hear from me right then and there. No one asked. They took our $66.90 for a very substandard breakfast. I will never be back nor recommend Mama's to anyone.
A special treat for our special group - we make Mama Clemenza's part of our ladies' golf trip every time we come. Service and food is outstanding! Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oranges Drizzled with Olive Oil and Sea Salt, Homemade Eggs Benedict, Orange Slices
Aida W.
Great atmosphere and service. Food is delicious, my husband and I really enjoyed this place.
Barbara Condra
Fabulous breakfast as always! The banana foster French toast and bacon is such a treat. Great service by Andrew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Mann
Best Eggs Benedict and bloody Mary’s! Service was excellent! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Mann (Gary)
Fantastic food and drinks! Service was wonderful it is for sure a place to repeat!
Steak was so over cooked. Kids pancakes had no flavor. Prices seem a bit much for the atmosphere. 3 pieces of bacon $8 glass of oj $6... Waitress was nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Excellent service, fantastic creative food. I had the cheese blintzes, which were the best I’ve had. My dining companions had the Cajun andouille bowl with grits and the quiche- everyone was raving.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend for anyone looking for either a high-quality lunch date or a business lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crepe Trio
We had cheese blintzes and Yorkshire Pudding Eggs Benedict which were both fabulous! We came last year and were so happy it is still there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Eggs Benedict
Loved the creativity and flavor here. The staff was welcoming and the menu was creativeIt was a little pricey, but lots of tasty food with a twist like duck confit waffles, chicken cinnabons and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In addition to the phenomenon food what sets this place apart is the phenomenal service! You can tell the owners worked in the service industry for years, and they took that hospitality and have hidden graded it into this business. Although they have healthy options, Get your dieting out of the way so you can try the chicken cinnamon roll THANG!!! Definitely an experience to remember. Tips 1) they usually have a seasonal dish; TRY IT 2) it's Italian food, but cooked by folks who know how to season Food 3) look at the board outside; the Chef commonly has special items not in the regular menu or seasonal. 4) Don't except the food you see online to be the only dishes they have and vice versa; that change things up quite a bit .... In a good way 5) Independent small business owner: SUPPORT THESE FOLKS!!!!
This place is so amazing my god extraordinary foodParking: Clean lot of space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Waffles, Homemade Eggs Benedict, Seafood Omelet, Chicken Cinnabon, Crepe Trio, Prosciutto
Amazing food and very friendly new owners!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A diamond for unique breakfast cuisine! So unique. Loved everything I ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Risotto D'Jour, Croque Madame, Orange Slices
I had told my husband since Day #1 of being in Destin and reading the local magazine that I wanted to enjoy Mama Clemenza's for breakfast. We pulled into the parking lot on a Friday morning close to 9:15 am and it is empty. It is off season so I am thinking GREAT, no crowds. We walk in the front door and there is one party of 2 having breakfast. No one greets us for at least 4 minutes. Finally the guy working the tables and host area comes out of the kitchen and says Hi. He directs us to a table right next to the other deuce. We walk ourselves to a table a few spots away from them. The banquette seating is hard and uncomfortable but we stay there. The famous $8 cappuccino is not memorable at all. Then we have the espresso biscuits delivered to us and they are like a chocolate cookie with sea salt that continues to harden as it sits for a while. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to try Mama's and these espresso biscuits truly disappointed me. My breakfast was good but for $17 I should be able to ask for a side other than grits with my croque madame. The menu reads that the entree comes with the chef's side dish selection. I mentioned that I have disliked grits my entire life and asked if I could get the roasted potatoes they mention on several other dishes. I am told NO. He tells me there are no substitutions and that this is a free side dish from the chef, hence no substitutions. The grits were pasty and salty. My husband had the $22 eggs Benedict that was made with Yorkshire pudding as the base. It sounds interesting so he gets it. The flavor is excellent however the base of the pudding does not absorb the yolk or the succor this dish. PLUS he cannot choose a side of fruit or potatoes as his side ... he also dislikes grits. Our server never came back and asked if our meal was tasty. He never refilled my water (a co worker who came out of the kitchen did so). He sat behind the bar area reading something on his phone or in a book. I wanted to be asked how things were. I would rather allow the establishment to hear from me right then and there. No one asked. They took our $66.90 for a very substandard breakfast. I will never be back nor recommend Mama's to anyone.
Restaurantji Recommends
A special treat for our special group - we make Mama Clemenza's part of our ladies' golf trip every time we come. Service and food is outstanding! Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oranges Drizzled with Olive Oil and Sea Salt, Homemade Eggs Benedict, Orange Slices
Great atmosphere and service. Food is delicious, my husband and I really enjoyed this place.
Fabulous breakfast as always! The banana foster French toast and bacon is such a treat. Great service by Andrew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Eggs Benedict and bloody Mary’s! Service was excellent! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and drinks! Service was wonderful it is for sure a place to repeat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Eggs Benedict