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    Bistro San Martin

    4.8 (290 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    BISTRO SAN MARTIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Andy A.

    We absolutely loved this restaurant. I can't say enough great things about the food. We loved everything that we ordered and can't wait to try more from their changing menu. We started off with the bread and olive oil and ordered drinks. The shrimp appetizer was great! We ordered halibut and crab cakes. Followed by crème brûlée. The service was exceptional and very attentive. The chef cooked everything right there in the open kitchen and it was wonderfully prepared. The ambiance was very warm and inviting.

    Kate B.

    ​I went here for a rehersal dinner and the food and service was amazing! I have no idea how they cooked for so many all at once and made everything impeccable. Who could ever imagine that little old Arlington had such a gem of a place. Highly recommend!

    The Crab Cakes Entree was delicious. Good sized with plenty of crab with very little filler & the sauce was soooo good.
    Rick C.

    Went on an amazing double date 7/11/25 & experienced this wonderful gem. Perfect ambiance for a little bistro. Quaint seating area in the front with a larger seating area in a 2nd room & a private Zen Garden in the back perfect for the private intimate moments. Vibrate cultural art from Mexico & local artists & just the right level of background noise with the ability to carry on conversations comfortably. The kitchen was exposed to the front allowing interaction with the chef & his crew while the air was filled with the delicious smells of the kitchen. Another perfect touch was one of the owners greeting & seating guests & walking around checking on tables & chatting it up with the guests to provide a caring experience. The staff was friendly, courteous & on top of things. Waters constantly filled, tables cleared & food arrived fast, hot & delicious. Everything we ordered was prepared to perfection & there is not 1 thing I think could have been better. I can honestly say this was one of my top dining experiences of all time. Thank you for an AMAZING experience.

    Slices of heaven
    Robert I.

    I simply love this place! The Food, The Service and the Atmosphere! I live in Bellevue and this place is worth my travel and time. I haven't been there since covid, but this recent visit, Steve recognized be from my previous visit. The owners are always upfront amongst the patrons and making sure everything is consistently pleasurable, delicious and delightful. Jason, our server and expert in everything wonderful, was most awesome. BTW, If you're missing an arm, the chef will cut your meat.

    Jacob P.

    Excellent service. Fine cocktails. Great appetizers and main course. Seafood abd steaks are consistently amazing. Worth the drive and phone only reservations.

    Vanilla mousse cake
    Marshall T.

    I don't like sweets usually but the vanilla mousse cake at the bistro is just perfect. The service is great. The flowers and vase made from silverware adds to the perfect ambiance.

    Creme Brulee
    Mark M.

    Date day I was treated to The Bistro San Martin. What an amazing experience and meal! Our waitress was outstanding! We asked for our meal to be spaced out over the evening after we placed our orders and she was spot on! Friendly and very familiar with the menu and gave great suggestions. We started out with the Poke'. It was delicious. Very flavorful and tasty. The caprese salad was next, very refreshing and crisp. Sweet onion soup followed, it was so savory and succulent. Main course was scallops that were seared to perfection served with an amazing risotto. This is a great dinner spot. The food and service are right on point!

    Halibut
    Rick M.

    This is always a win win. The atmosphere is truly wonderful. You always get superior service and the food is unbelievable. You typically have to go into the city to find food and service like this. A true gem for the locals for sure.

    House Bread and amazing olive oil dip

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    Wonderful bistro with great selection of entrees and wines. The service was excellent and ambiance very nice. Great place for date night!

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    So delicious! Go there for sure -excellent food excellent service. A surprising spot for such well made food.

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    Beautiful presentations of delicious food. Our favorite restaurant . Every thing and every person there is suburb

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    Food is amazing, one of the best dinners I have ever had. Food is worth the price, service was awsome also, very friendly.

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    Charcuterie board
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    Wow what a great experience. Would go all the time if I lived closer. It's a must stop and…read moreexperience. Reservation required.

    On our first visit we found the food inconsistent. The coq au vin and the lamb were tough and…read moresalty. The salads and appetizers were quite good. The service was attentive. It was a decent experience but not very satisfying. While we weren't thrilled with our first visit, the atmosphere is lovely so we decided to try again when we had visitors from out of town. It didn't go well. We had horrible service on our second visit, though the food was much better the second time. First they got upset because I wanted an appetizer as my entree and had to get permission from the owner. We were a table of five and were ordering many drinks and appetizers for the whole table, plus a soup for myself in addition to my desired appetizer and the other four at the table all got entrees, so it wasn't like we weren't spending but I still needed to seek permission, like I wasn't an adult with agency. Our server was MIA for most of our meal after that. He rarely checked back. Apparently, the good service is saved for his regulars. This was specifically told to me by our server who made us wait for almost an hour after our meal before tending to us again as "he had been busy with his regulars". All five of us had wanted dessert and after dinner drinks, but we had waited so long we just went home. I guess they have enough "regulars" and don't need more as we won't be returning in the foreseeable future.

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    Views from the patio during dinner.
    Views from the patio during dinner.
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    The old restaurant building.
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    Restaurant Marché
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