Enjoyed the live entertainment! The salad was very good, however my friend, who'd ordered the same, and I were disappointed that both of the dressings were sweet and there was no savory dressing. Not even oil and vinegar. We asked for lemon, which was better than nothing. And, not the restaurants fault, but just too hot on the patio, so I wouldn't/couldn't sit out there again. Which means we couldn't enjoy the live entertainment, which was the main reason we were there. The fan close to our table didn't oscillate, so that was no help.
Barry
What a fantastic menu! I ordered the tallarines verdes with lomo saltado and it was superb. Topped it off with a wonderful slice of banana cake. Excellent food and a wonderful, relaxing ambience as well (and great decor, too).
Mary Linzee
Delicious food, enjoyed sitting outside and the jazz was just the right about of noise-not too loud but enjoyable background music!
Louis
Read about recent gluten-free additions to the menu, but was informed by server they were abandoned due to costs. As a result, the only gluten-free items on the menu are ceviche and salads. Yawn. Ceviche was very good, but can't return without more GF choices. Service was also very slow considering how busy the restaurant was. 
Lucy
Cafe de Martin is one of our favorite restaurants!! The food, service and ambiance is fabulous!! The music is always great and not too loud whether it's inside or out on the lovely patio.
Nikita
Had a nice experience at Cafe de Martin. Food and drinks were good. The entire party never been before and were all satisfied. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We ended up taking pics in the garden area which was lovely! Will return.
Tony
My first issue was we had a reservation and were sat at a tiny table on the bar side of restaurant with absolutely no room at all. I was bumped multiple times by staff and costumers trying to get thru that NARROW opening. The people waiting outside in front of us in line had no reservation and were sat at a bigger table. Secondly our waitress was almost impossible to hear as she spoke so softly and her knowledge of the menu was shockingly uninformed. It seemed like it was an inconvenience for her to be there.Thirdly our expensive seafood entree was seriously lacking what was represented on the menu. There were no scallops at all in the dish, and only two shrimp it was mostly the over abundance of under seasoned fish was disheartened. On the upside the two appetizers were very good and the dessert was the highlight of our dining experience.
David
The food is always fantastic and the atmosphere is ok inside, but fantastic outside. The servers are always nice, but it's always a bit slow, so be patient.
Debbie
All 4 of us enjoyed our meals. The portions are plentiful and presentation lovely. Our server was very attentive and friendly and kept our table tidy by removing used plates and glasses. That's a plus!! The only negative was the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake. The consistency was too firm which took away the taste that would normally be delicious. Overall it was a delightful experience!
Sherisa
The food was amazing. The flavors in the sauces were rich & full. The seafood dish was wonderful as well as our yucca fries. They were light & perfect! The patio was fun while the live music played! One of our favorite places!
Love this place. While a little small, and sometimes loud if dining inside, the food is delicious, the service is great, and we always have a great time when we gather there. Highly recommend, especially for special occasions.
Ana
I was disappointed with my visit. The food was overpriced for the quality—bland and not particularly enjoyable. While the server was very friendly, they only checked in once during the meal, which left us feeling a bit neglected. Overall, not worth the cost.
Lynndsey
We sat on their beautiful patio which has such a fun vibe! Our server Thomas was wonderful, and our drinks and dinners were delicious! They made our friend's birthday celebration extra special. We all had a wonderful time and will be back soon!
Zach Bloom
Don’t eat here. They gave us horrible food poising. Called to complain and was told the owner would give me a call but never did. Maybe he was cleaning that dirty kitchen of his.
Michael
We really enjoyed Cafe de Martin and wished we had time during our recent visit to Tallahassee to visit again. We sat on the patio, which was vibrant and colorful. The young man that seated us was very friendly and attentive, as was our server. My wife and I both tried Peruvian sebiches, which were delicious. There are so many varieties and options to try there. We hope to eat there again on a future visit to Tallahassee.
Enjoyed the live entertainment! The salad was very good, however my friend, who'd ordered the same, and I were disappointed that both of the dressings were sweet and there was no savory dressing. Not even oil and vinegar. We asked for lemon, which was better than nothing. And, not the restaurants fault, but just too hot on the patio, so I wouldn't/couldn't sit out there again. Which means we couldn't enjoy the live entertainment, which was the main reason we were there. The fan close to our table didn't oscillate, so that was no help.
What a fantastic menu! I ordered the tallarines verdes with lomo saltado and it was superb. Topped it off with a wonderful slice of banana cake. Excellent food and a wonderful, relaxing ambience as well (and great decor, too).
Delicious food, enjoyed sitting outside and the jazz was just the right about of noise-not too loud but enjoyable background music!
Read about recent gluten-free additions to the menu, but was informed by server they were abandoned due to costs. As a result, the only gluten-free items on the menu are ceviche and salads. Yawn. Ceviche was very good, but can't return without more GF choices. Service was also very slow considering how busy the restaurant was. 
Cafe de Martin is one of our favorite restaurants!! The food, service and ambiance is fabulous!! The music is always great and not too loud whether it's inside or out on the lovely patio.
Had a nice experience at Cafe de Martin. Food and drinks were good. The entire party never been before and were all satisfied. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We ended up taking pics in the garden area which was lovely! Will return.
My first issue was we had a reservation and were sat at a tiny table on the bar side of restaurant with absolutely no room at all. I was bumped multiple times by staff and costumers trying to get thru that NARROW opening. The people waiting outside in front of us in line had no reservation and were sat at a bigger table. Secondly our waitress was almost impossible to hear as she spoke so softly and her knowledge of the menu was shockingly uninformed. It seemed like it was an inconvenience for her to be there.Thirdly our expensive seafood entree was seriously lacking what was represented on the menu. There were no scallops at all in the dish, and only two shrimp it was mostly the over abundance of under seasoned fish was disheartened. On the upside the two appetizers were very good and the dessert was the highlight of our dining experience.
The food is always fantastic and the atmosphere is ok inside, but fantastic outside. The servers are always nice, but it's always a bit slow, so be patient.
All 4 of us enjoyed our meals. The portions are plentiful and presentation lovely. Our server was very attentive and friendly and kept our table tidy by removing used plates and glasses. That's a plus!! The only negative was the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake. The consistency was too firm which took away the taste that would normally be delicious. Overall it was a delightful experience!
The food was amazing. The flavors in the sauces were rich & full. The seafood dish was wonderful as well as our yucca fries. They were light & perfect! The patio was fun while the live music played! One of our favorite places!
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Love this place. While a little small, and sometimes loud if dining inside, the food is delicious, the service is great, and we always have a great time when we gather there. Highly recommend, especially for special occasions.
I was disappointed with my visit. The food was overpriced for the quality—bland and not particularly enjoyable. While the server was very friendly, they only checked in once during the meal, which left us feeling a bit neglected. Overall, not worth the cost.
We sat on their beautiful patio which has such a fun vibe! Our server Thomas was wonderful, and our drinks and dinners were delicious! They made our friend's birthday celebration extra special. We all had a wonderful time and will be back soon!
Don’t eat here. They gave us horrible food poising. Called to complain and was told the owner would give me a call but never did. Maybe he was cleaning that dirty kitchen of his.
We really enjoyed Cafe de Martin and wished we had time during our recent visit to Tallahassee to visit again. We sat on the patio, which was vibrant and colorful. The young man that seated us was very friendly and attentive, as was our server. My wife and I both tried Peruvian sebiches, which were delicious. There are so many varieties and options to try there. We hope to eat there again on a future visit to Tallahassee.
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