Absolutely unacceptable experience. Our group of nine arrived at this restaurant at 11:28 AM-we waited until 1:30 PM and were never served any food. Not even an appetizer. Just drinks... and a whole lot of avoidance. During which time several other parties including a party of 17, and a party of six sat near us and were severed. We repeatedly asked to speak with a manager, but the staff dodged the request for over an hour. When we finally reached the owner by phone, he admitted he was out of town and blamed the situation on being short-staffed - even saying, "This happens every time I go out of town." That's not an explanation. That's a pattern of failure. If a business cannot function without its owner physically present, it has no business being open. Instead of offering a real apology or resolution, the owner seemed more interested in making excuses than making things right. To say this was a disappointing experience is an understatement. It was disorganized, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional. If you value your time or your appetite, go somewhere else. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

We arrived 15 minutes prior to our reservation and were seated promptly at 11:55 for a 12:00 reservation. The hostess, wait staff were very friendly. The ambience is refreshing and peaceful along with the music, which has a European feel and not too loud to interfere with conversation. They have tables and booths; we were seated in a booth. I imbibed the start of my meal with a mimosa; they have three flavors: orange, strawberry, and peach. I chose the lobster bisque which was served hot. It is filling so you may want to share this delicious bowl of bisque. This is my third time visiting this establishment and again I was delighted with my choices. I ordered the avocado toast with a side of crab meat. I did bring my own Chalula sauce to step it up a level. The restaurant only has Tabasco. My husband and I shared the French toast which is served with a chantille cream and strawberries. It is AMAZING; however I do bring my own maple syrup. My husband ordered the easy breakfast and is always happy with his choice. I recommend this restaurant, as I have never had a bad experience here. read more

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This place is beautiful. I love the interior of this restaurant, it's very exotic and makes you feel like an absolute baller. A great place to impress a lady friend! The service here was unfortunately lackluster. Our server was very busy and went missing at times. We had came after the beach, so we were very thirsty and water refills were hard to come by. The food was okay. I had the ribeye, which was a little overcooked. The quality of meat wasn't there for me, but I will say this is not advertised as a prime steakhouse. But, the cost was in that ballpark, which is why I feel the need to comment on it. The fried ravioli appetizer was okay. We didn't end up finishing it because we wanted to save room for our entrees. The seafood pasta was also okay. But, it did come with a lot of seafood! We did go in for an early dinner and I had the feeling this was an off day for the restaurant. I do plan to give them another chance and will update once I do. If you're in the area and you want to grab a drink, this would be a great setting to hang out at the bar. It's very lovely inside and I wish I knew whichever genius decorated this restaurant because I could use them for my home lol. read more

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I have a few things to say. Are you listening ? Go and eat here. If you are here for a few days for the beach and "seafood?" Just forget it. There is no restaurant in any proximity that will serve you a piece of fish with skin on. Forget the dam seafood. All same as anywhere else. Fried shrimp, cheap blackened seasoning , and some pan fried refrozen, processed white fish. Lacking any originality and presentations. Often with poor and undesirable ambience, plastic cups and patio benches claiming ocean side somehow makes fish jump unto a plate. DO NOT wales TALES, or Joe Pompanoses. I beg you to keep your hard earned dollars for someone that gives a dam!!! Now this place does it right. All of the dishes are thoughtful, chef inspired, creative. The rack of lamb was on point. So on point I had to ask for a chefs knife to borrow a piece. Well I stole it because I can't pay it back. The unique details such as seasoned wedge of lemon on the salmon pasta dish and a bit of red caviar dollop just puts it over the top. Leave the dam eatable flower alone. Let it rest. Let it freaking die forever. Leave it in the 80's. Save some food cost for some pickled or fermented plate decoration. I loved the salad!!! Complex with pine nuts, goat cheese, perfect and none runny dressing and beats. Salads are expensive to make. Food cost is small and there is a reasonable priced offering. I appreciated some fried onion on the tuna tar-tar, but not so much the black tobiko you add for the crunch. They had the Aperole spritzes for the ladies and proper poor on the vodka martinis. I am coming back for that salad and want to try the grouper. Please get the properly pan seared fish in the menu for once !!!! Scale it and sear it with the skin on. The patrons will appreciated it and they will understand. Good luck Commelfo. We were happy to be accommodated by your Eastern European hospitality. read more

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Food and service were excellent. I had the baked Brie and the Filet and hubby had the ceasar salad and Ribeye and everything was delicious.

We visited 30a for a girls foodie trip and was super happy to be able to visit. We set a reservation for 11:15, upon arrival we were told that we had to wait for 45 minutes longer. After sitting down we waited 1.5 hours for our food. We were understanding of the delay until we saw that a party of 18 and 5 other tables received their drinks, appetizers and complete meals. After asking if there what was going on we were told 10 more minutes .... And then 30 minutes later we still hadn't received anything. After waiting 2 hours, we decided to pay for our drinks and leave. If you don't get anything from this post, these people do not care. Being someone that loves to patronize small and locally owned businesses it was very disheartening to see that they were completely RACIST. Do not support them. read more

Food is ok, service was horrible, included gratuity was absurd! We arrived for our reservation on time, and had to wait to be seated (what's the point of a reservation??). They packed so many tables into the dining area that there was no room to move, and servers trying to walk between the tables brushed up against patrons every time they passed by. I assume that since the servers knew they were getting an automatic 20% tip (since we were a party of six), that's why our service was extremely poor. Reading other comments about the horrible service others have experienced seems to indicate service is often an issue at this establishment. I should have read more reviews before choosing this place. I chose this restaurant for our girl's weekend, since I liked the menu and the photos made it seem like the place had a nice ambiance. The specialty drinks weren't bad, but are overpriced for the area. The food was decent, but did not arrive at the table warm - which was truly disappointing, and inexcusable. We waited more than 20 minutes for anyone to approach our table to take our drink order. We had to ask for water and to order more drinks - we were constantly looking for our server. I had hoped for a stellar special dining experience, which we drove more than 30 minutes to get to (one way) and was really disappointed with the experience. If you don't mind poor service and lukewarm food, and a packed and noisy restaurant - you'll be OK with this place. Otherwise - AVOID. read more

The atmosphere, service and food was 1000/10 Everything was served in such a timely manner, and the staff was very polite and friendly. The food was PHENOMENAL!!!!!! read more

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Don't miss this hidden wonderful restaurant. Food, service are great. Family owned. The restaurant is beautiful on inside.

Excellent service. Food is unique and flavorful. Our drinks were on point with just the right balance of spirits. When we were seated they seemed put off that we did not have reservations. That being said, it was very enjoyable and we'd definitely go back again. read more

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Service was slow to warm up. But once engaged was friendly and helpful. She helped us celebrate our anniversary. They even changed the music to something romantic for the dessert. The food had the potential to be spectacular. The sides and garnishing were less than great. My bed of risotto was undercooked and my delicious grouper would have been better served without it. A little more attention to detail from the short order cook or better oversight by the chef would make a difference. For the price I would expect as much. The music was loud club style beats. A bit odd for a fine dinning restaurant. Overall would eat here again with tempered expectations. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

What a cute restaurant! We made a last minute reservation on Open Table on a Friday evening and were able to dine at this lovely restaurant. The vibe is modern and young; EDM music was played in the background. This place was great for a girls night out or a birthday celebration. The birthday song that was played during our birthday celebration was a bit awkward and dated; however, our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Starters- Beet Salad was light and sweet, served with cheese. Calamari was crispy and Carpaccio was OK. All of our entrees were delicious. I had the Grouper and it was very flavorful. The Lobster Ravioli was perfect and rich. My friend loved the gnocchi. Crème Brûlée was light and delicious, perfect amount of sweetness. read more

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We went here after reading the google reviews...they were not true. This is a cute and unique restaurant with really great service, but the fail was found in the food. Presentation was lovely, but the food was just flavorless and not a memory making experience. We tried the charcuterie board which was not special in any way...average at best and $35. I've had a better quality cheese and meat assortment from Publix :/. The coconut shrimp (best dish of the night) was pretty good, but hard to screw up fried shrimp, and lastly the seared tuna salad - this was a huge let down with very little substance and flavorless tuna. I say go here for a cocktail, but find another spot to dine. You work too hard to spend your money here ....trust me! read more

My wife and me went to this restaurant for dinner expecting to have a nice evening and enjoy a good meal. From the start at the hostess desk we were treated unprofessional. Hostess seemed upset because we did not have reservation although the restaurant had plenty of seating, We got seated within 1 minute. Oscar was our waiter. He was not aware of any additional off menu selections, he had to go ask, there were none for this evening. He also seemed very limited in describing the menu options when we asked for specifics. He would only read the menu to us and had nothing to add. We ordered appetizers and a beet salad that were very satisfying. when it came to our entree things went south really fast. My wife ordered Salmon that was suppose to come w pasta with a creamy sherry dill sauce. When she tried the pasta sauce which was white and creamy she notice no sherry or dill. It tasted like Alfredo sauce. We called Oscar and asked if they made a mistake since we got the wrong pasta sauce. He went and brought us the menu and again read the description of the sauce. We told him this was Alfredo sauce and no evidence of sherry or dill. He then offered a different pasta sauce which the kitchen had told him to offer us. We stated that would be great and just sent back the pasta and kept our salmon portion. Within a couple minutes Lorena or Leonora approached our table and asked what complaint we had. We explained we were not complaining we just did not get what was described on the menu and would be happy with the other sauce that Oscar offered us. She proceeded to tell us that was NOT POSSIBLE. We had to accept what we were served and the kitchen would NOT make a different sauce that was on the menu for our salmon dish. What happen to making customer happy ???? I do not understand other reviews stating this is a great establishment when they treat people so unprofessional and lack in customer service. Who is writing these reviews??? We will never be return. I hope my review is published and not ignored. read more

An incredibly creative menu and the execution was spot on. Great service (thank you Nellie) and amazing ambience as well read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant on a visit to Destin and we were very pleased. Well decorated, clean, great service and awesome food. We got the fried calamari, Caesar salad, and the Porcini Mushroom Ravioli. All delicious, but the Porcini Mushroom ravioli so good I could have ordered a few more servings read more

Stopped in Tuesday for lunch. There were about 4 other parties there. It was on the more quiet side and lighting was dim. The server was friendly and attentive! So many different options to choose from on the menu. It all sounded so appetizing. I decided to go with the eggs Benedict. It was SO tasty! And so fresh. The homemade toast was so such a treat. So much flavor. I left feeling full. Prices for lunch were not too bad for the area. I can't wait to go back! read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

Commelfo is a hidden jewel. Although the restaurant resides in a plaza, that place gave big city/high end vibes. The food was incredible and the service staff were exceptional and very attentive. I will definitely return. read more

Accommodated our large group and still had timely service! (Shoutout our waiter Dmitry) Also the food (and drinkys) were so delicious! The space is nice and I would recommend ( : read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Lobster Ravioli & Gnocchi - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

The staff was fabulous. We were a big party and they immediately and happily accommodated us. Food and service were on point. Highly recommend the Commelfo salad, lobster ravioli and the stuffed chicken. read more

(As a local, definitely reserve a table. This place gets busy!) Ambiance: The place looks great inside. It's super clean, it looks like management cares about the place. Service: AMAZING! Our server was very attentive and helpful. Even when our server was busy the host or another server would check on us and help us if needed. I loved the service. Food: Where do I start? -Coconut shrimp: 10/10 you get 4 sorry I ate one before taking the photo lol. It's just amazing and the sauce is amazing. - lamb with mashed potatoes: 10/10 the lamb was absolutely amazing. The mashed potatoes I was worried about because it looksed bland but omg they were perfect! - grouper with risotto........1000000/1000000 I didn't order it but got to try it and OMG. I'm coming back just for that. Fish cooked PERFECTLY and that risotto omg. This is a spot where you don't care about the price. It's food done perfectly. I love this place, if you're in Destin or the within an hour distance you better be check this place out. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Coconut shrimp - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

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Food and ambiance were both absolutely incredible! Everything was truly superb and sooooo delicious. Dmitry provided excellent service and was so lovely. Thank you!! Can't wait to return! read more

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Should be a sin! Comment is is amazing. My wife had the beet salad. Flavors were unreal. Super fresh, vinaigrette was perfect, goat cheese was crazy good. I am a lobster bisque snob. Commelfos was the best I have ever had. We had the .grouper and the seafood pasta. Amazing! The food here is so good it should be a sin. Top it off with 5 star service. Dmitry was everything you want. Personable, attentive, polite and overall excellent service. Highly recommend!!!! read more

My Wife and I were coming back from an early appointment in Ft. Walton Beach on Valentines Day, and decided to try Commelfo Restaurant for Lunch!! We're so glad we did!! Outstanding!! Wonderful Drinks, Wonderful Service, and Wonderful Food!! Nellie was our server, (She from Moldova) and she was just great!! Very attentive, and she gave us amazing choices for both drinks and food! My wife had their "Lavender" Martini and I had their "Old Fashion" both Great!! We also had a Pear Martini and that was really good!! Bartender was really good!! For food, we shared the Coconut Shirmp... then my wife had the Beet Salad... she said it was the best she'd ever eaten!! I had the Lobster Ravioli, and it was just FANTASTIC!! We followed up with the Vanilla flavored Creme Brûlée!!! Fantastic!! A great lunch at a a very fair price!! I will be back!!I would highly recommend this place!! Thank you so much!! read more

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Delicious for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Great staff! We go at least once every time we're in town.

Amazing anniversary date night! I devoured the Alaska salmon and fettuccine pasta and the hubby enjoyed the prosciutto wrapped chicken breast. The drinks were strong and delicious ! We had an old fashioned, pear martini and Horonitos Paloma read more

Great food. High quality salad greens, burrata cheese, prosciutto, etc. Drinks were perfect with brunch. Service was stellar. This place is not for super eaters but just for people looking for a nice meal before starting and don't want to be crazy full or bloated. Wife and I had a great time. read more

This place is a welcome breath of fresh air from the overhyped, insane wait-timed, and mediocre food restaurants in Destin. My family and I found this place thanks to other Yelpers and took a chance. So glad we did. Started with the coconut shrimp--divine! My husband ordered the rib eye and I had the filet mignon. Both were fantastic. My son had the wagyu burger and he loved it. The wait staff was thoughtful and considerate without being intrusive. The decor was really fun--glass hummingbirds were really fun and quirky. The music was Miami poolside chill. Lots to love about this place. It felt chic in a sea of worn out restaurants past their prime. If you want an excellent meal that's actually worth the wait, check this place out. read more

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Everything was perfect! We had great cocktails, exceptionally tasty food, and the service was OUTSTANDING. My husband had the squid ink seafood pasta and I had chicken breast stuffed with brie. The chicken was moist and tender. Memorable. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Dragon Lady - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

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The restaurant closes their kitchen at 9pm even though they show it open until 10pm. They had their OPEN sign on until we came in and they told us they're closed. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

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After arriving back in town after a flight from Charlotte, we needed a good meal. Commellfo looked like a place we should try. It was an excellent choice. On a rainy night, it was not doing well but the weather must have been the reason. The food was excellent as was the service. We had the coconut shrimp: very delicious. And we split the hamburger. What a burger. As good as I've ever had. The wine choices were good and we each had a great glass with our dinner. This will definitely be on the list for a return trip very soon. read more

We made our reservation for 10:15, arrived at 10 and were sat right away. The whole staff was friendly and welcoming. The vibe is immaculate, they play electric style covers of popular songs at a lovely volume. Everything we ordered was delicious, caramel cappuccino, fresh orange juice, chicken and waffles and eggs Benedict. I only wish we discover this place at the beginning of our trip so we could come more than once! read more

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If you are vegetarian not many options. Ambiance is good. Overpriced.friendly service. read more

Love this restaurant! I also love that you can make reservations here. Service is great and very timely! Food is super fresh and everything I've ordered has been excellent. Each time we've been, the experience has been consistent and I really appreciate that. Tried and true, part of my top 10 for the area! read more

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The customer service can definitely improve, we called to place an order and were told to hold which we were fine with but then we heard the call end. We called back and mentioned how we were hung up on and an "oh sh*t my bad" (that apology was inappropriate) was heard. We ordered the lobster ravioli, the ribeye with mashed potatoes and a Cesar salad on the side. The ravioli was meh, the only real issue was that there was some lobster shell in a bite I ate, the ribeye and mashed potatoes honestly needed flavor and the Ribeye was more fat than actual meat. The Cesar salad was different than other Cesar salads we've had, but it was ok. The price was ridiculous for the lack of flavor in the food. I honestly would not recommend this place. read more

I'm pretty sure we only had cocktails here but I remember thinking it was very classy very good and we enjoyed it thoroughly so I'm trying to use up the 85 words so it gets a good review. I just had to get caught up on my reviews and I definitely recommend this place. read more

Commelfo Restaurant - Yummy cocktails - Modern European Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

10/10 food, service, and highly recommend sitting at the bar! get the bone marrow..... so fire.

Excellent food and the service is outstanding. Ambiance is nice. It's a bit pricey but that is to be expected in this area.

Our experience at Commelfo Restaurant was profoundly disappointing, especially considering the restaurant's esteemed reputation and our initial excitement to dine there. While the establishment boasts a beautiful setting and a menu that promises culinary excellence, the service we received fell short of expectations. Timely communication and attentive service are fundamental to a positive dining experience, and unfortunately, these were lacking during our visit. We arrived at 11am, were seated at 11:35am, and left at 1:30pm due to never receiving our order or the service we deserved. All tables around us were served, including a table of 17 who arrived and were seated 20 minutes after us. We were the only table in the restaurant with melanated skin. We were offered no apology, no appetizers for the delayed service, and overall zero accommodations for our wait and time waste. We only began receiving service after we made inquiries to our waitress, that WE had to go find. We asked for a manager and we told one was not available on site. When contacting the manager directly via phone, he said and I quote, "this always happens when I'm out of town." but here I am, BLOCKED from all Commelfo's social media accounts for sharing my negative experience with their staff and establishment. Our stories were shared and used as advertising via their social media platforms until it was discovered that our experience had turned into a nightmare. We hope that this feedback serves as constructive criticism, prompting Commelfo to address these service issues to ensure future guests receive the high-quality experience the restaurant is known for. The owner stated to us over a call that situations such as these occur whenever he's out of town so we hope that this feedback only serves as an opportunity for growth. Despite an unpleasant experience, we STILL paid for our $200 drink tab. read more

Food and service exceptional. Food looked as it was a work of art. Edible flowers and beautiful setting. I didn't care for cocktail - but was my fault for ordering something with proseco in it. Would dine here again. read more

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