Bistro San Martín

231 N Olympic Ave, Arlington
(360) 474-9229

Recent Reviews

Kelly Cutler

I have been here twice now and it has been such a great experience both tines. The food is incredible! Thee service was great. They were so flexible with our large group of 8 and even split up the check for us. I can't wait to come back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Morris

Always AWESOME!!! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Rack of Lamb, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes, Flat Iron Steak and Lobster Entrée, Maine Lobster Tail, Naughty Chocolate Cake, Panna Cotta with Honey-Caramel & Almond Roca, Red Beet Salad, Wine Taster, Surf and Turf

Ben Watkins

This is a gem of a place. High quality food with variety every time I've come and a wonderful atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Flat Iron Steak and Lobster Entrée, Maine Lobster Tail, Naughty Chocolate Cake, Panna Cotta with Honey-Caramel & Almond Roca, Fresh Baked Apple a La Mode

Skylar Nelson

This is a transplant from Napa Valley in Arlington, Washington. The owners are actively trying to retire and are open Thursday-Saturday. As long as I am able I will support till they lock the doors. This is a gem to all of the Greater Seattle area and we need to establish more of this to create a better world. The lamb and the Chilean Seabass was exquisite and Steve provided Michelin level service. Companies should consult Martin and Steve to create staples of communities like they have adeptly done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb

Sally H.

The best scallops in the Pacific North West. They never let me down. My husband always orders the fish of the day and likes his entree as well. I also like the unusual choice of salads/soup plus the variety of desserts. I only regret I did not find out about them years ago.

Megan Linklater

Best fine dinning in Arlington. Friendly staff, elegant atmosphere, and the amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dungeness Crab Cakes, Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Baked Apple-Peach-Strawberry Galette a La Mode, Flat Iron Steak and Lobster Entrée, Mushroom Puff Pastry, Lemon Crème Brûlée, Naughty Chocolate Cake

Phillip McCready

Voicemail says they are closed for the entire month of January 2024.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mark Adams

Highly suggest this place . Staff/owner amazing. Food is amazing. The food quality would be of a high end restaurant and right in middle of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria H.

Food and service were amazing!! A little loud, but otherwise nice to see it so busy. We would go again, but are sad they will close for good this week. Food of this quality is severely lacking in the area. Stanwood isn't too far but it's nice to enjoy and not worry about the drive home.

Jessica Gough

Such an amazing night and dinner, as always! I hadn’t been here in years (we just relocated back into the area) and it’s still just as amazing as I remembered. We had the Seabass (delish!!) and several appy’s such as the warm feta, puff pastry mushrooms, escargot and took home desert which the Panna Cotta was absolutely divine. It all was, who am I kidding? They’re closed down in January so go now!!!!!!!! Nom nom nom!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vanilla Mousse Cake with Fresh Fruit & Almonds, Escargot, Mushroom Puff Pastry

Roberta Constantine

Our favorite place for more than 20 years.. food is always wonderful... service excellent... Steve and Martin amazing... wishing them all the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Rack of Lamb, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Vanilla Mousse Cake with Fresh Fruit & Almonds, Flat Iron Steak and Lobster Entrée, Mushroom Puff Pastry, Naughty Chocolate Cake, Red Beet Salad, Steamed Mussels, Fresh Clams

Doug Speer

We had an awesome meal, excellent service and a wonderful evening!! The scallops were the best I have ever eaten!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dungeness Crab Cakes

Jennifer M

Our favorite restaurant anywhere. Their food is always delicious and fresh. The staff are so friendly. A few of our favorite dishes are the strawberry rhubarb sauced prawns, mushroom pastry (not exactly sure of the names as stated on the menu), steak and lobster tail, scallops, Chilean sea bass, the chicken is so moist, and for dessert, the white cake with fruit on it is to die for. It’s a lovely dining experience, not to be rushed. Oh they have real ? too! ❤️❤️Parking: Street parking or the free lot at Legion Park across the street from the Bistro.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Vanilla Mousse Cake with Fresh Fruit & Almonds, Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Chicken, Flat Iron Steak and Lobster Entrée, Mushroom Puff Pastry, Naughty Chocolate Cake

Rubin Mortensen

I'm going to be brutally honest. We just returned to the area after 5 years in France and had seriously been missing real food. Our experience here was a breath of fresh air and the best date night we have had in months. The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. The wine selection is fantastic. The chef, a real chef. We will definitely be returning here regularly and truly appreciate this diamond in the rough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan S

The food is consistently perfect! Always the best choice if you're looking for a dining experience instead of just food.Only suggestion would be to link back to OpenTable for reservations, it was stopped during the pandemic, so now you have to call to check availability.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dungeness Crab Cakes, Fresh Baked Apple-Peach-Strawberry Galette a La Mode, Oven-Roasted Chicken

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