Bistro San Martín - Arlington, Washington

Xia L.

My husband chose this restaurant for Friday night and the food was very good. The service was also good. We will be back

Tyler S.

It’s definitely got heart and a talented chef, but everything else is past its prime.
It was a busy night but still our reserved table of 5 waited over an hour and a half to be served.
I wanted my dish served slightly different but my plate was not modified as I asked the waiter. It’s okay to not allow alterations but please be honest about it instead of saying it’s possible and not.
The bathrooms are small and old, the whole building was loud, and the desert menu had bad formatting.
It probably has great history, but my experience was bad none the less.
For $60 a person I’d hope to leave wanting to come again, but I don’t.

Parker B.

Food and staff were amazing. Great flavors all around. Their fish was phenomenal and the naughty chocolate cake was a fun treat with a mix of sweet and spice. I didn't take a pic of the seafood bisque but it was one of the best I've had!
Lovely atmosphere. That little flower holder is so creative. Neat touches.

thestlrsfan

Awesome food, atmosphere and service. This place has it all. Probably the best restaurant I have been to in Washington.

Susan C.

We had the most lovely anniversary dinner here. Our waitress was amazing. The food, I need words… so good! Perfection. Best meal we have had at a restaurant in so long. My husband and I are good cooks and most restaurant food doesn’t justify the amount of money they charge. This Bistro is worth every penny we spent. We will be back.

Courtney L.

Honestly a fantastic spot. My husband and I’s favorite place to go for a nice night out. Skip Seattle, which is not nearly as good and thrice the price. This is an Arlington gem that I sincerely hope lasts forever.

Great food, outstanding service, fantastic atmosphere. There’s fine dining, and then there’s the Bistro San Martin. 6/5 stars. Love this place!

Scott H.

The reason I go out to eat is service, period. This place has the best service I've ever had. The seafood salad thing was good. The steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The "vegetable medley" was a couple bits of undercooked Broccoli and carrots, too tough to cut with a fork. The mashed potato portion was too small, but tasty. The chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream dessert was also on the small side, and the ice cream was melted. The prices were too high to give this place another shot; more than $40 for a steak dinner? They can afford more and better cooked sides.

Miles K.

Exquisite! This is our new favorite restaurant in the area. The clams off the fresh sheet were prepared in a very unique and tasty way in a creamy red sauce with leeks. They were divine. The escargot were also great. Even their house baked bread and compound oil left us stunned. The New York strip with compound butter and Demi glace were to die for and the Maine lobster tail was tender and delicate. The service was also so friendly and quick! Your server prepares your drinks which results in them coming out quick! They also have fun wine flights so you can try a few at a time. The restaurant is very clean with interesting paintings and the kitchen is front and center for a good view. We can't wait to go back!