Cafe Madrid

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Address:
5244 Highland Drive
Holladay, UT 84117

Neighborhood:
Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

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Cuisine:
Spanish

Price: $30 and under

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Cafe Madrid Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cafemadrid.net
Email: gmca@sisna.com
Phone: (801) 273-0837
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Executive Chef: Nacho Basurto
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, BYO Liquor, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Full service Catering including on or off site food preparation, formal buffet, table service and wine/bar service.
Entertainment: Periodic Flamenco dance shows

Getting there

Cross Street: 2000 East
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Parking lots on either side of restaurant or parking in front on private road.

A word from Cafe Madrid

The concept of Café Madrid is hundreds of years old. Exceptional food and world class service blended into an intimate, charming environment, providing a rich and memorable dining experience. Imported from Spain, this concept has become a reality for the people in the Salt Lake area.

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

Diner Reviews

"We only come once or twice a year but, it is always our favorite. Juan Carlos is an excellent host and great source of recommendations. The wait staff is always attentive but, never hovering. The kitchen never overlaps our main course with our appetizers and we are never rushed. It is pricey if you end up with appetizers, main course, wine and dessert but, well worth every penny."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"With th recent addition of Master Chef Franck Peissel, Cafe Madrid has become the best restaurant in Salt Lake City. Phenomenal authentic Spanish cuisine, with Franck's unique European flair, and outstanding service make you feel like an honored guest in their home."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"From my first step onto the stone entrance portico, I was greeted warmly and ushered unhurriedly to my seat. Cafe Madrid's staff understands how to be responsive without being "in your face." I chose the menu complete selection -- octopus as appetizer, snapper entree and a chocolate selection for desert, and I must say at $29.00 it was a terrific value and fully noteworthy. Compliments to the chef who brought together the flavors of the entree, especially. Really excellent. I will most certainly return on my next visit!"
Dined on 3/4/2014
"We dine at your restaurant for every special occasion my husband and I have. Birthdays, anniversary, a romantic night out. It is always a WOW factor for us. The service and food is excellent. I tried one of your specials this last weekend and it was incredible. Thank you for always making us feel at home Juan Carlos."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"we loved the style and ambiance, service was excellent, fun time pairing tapas and sauces for a commentary meal. the food was good, not great, but definitely a worthwhile stop. staff was excellent and engaged in just the right amount of conversation to make us feel at home without being overwhelming. we will return when we want a little adventure and a romantic date night, but not when we are looking to be wowed by amazing food or to leave over filed."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We were a table of 4, had an amazing space and the service was outstanding. We all raved about the rolls and the Grilled Cheese! Must go and experience this restaurant for your self!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Cafe Madrid does a splendid job introducing American tastes and expectations to the Spanish dining experience. It offers a beautiful dining area which is uncrowded and relaxed. Staff is ready with great suggestions whether it is your first time at CM or you are a repeat visitor. On our most recent visit we enjoyed hot tapas, an asparagus salad, roast breast of duck and sorbete de limon, followed by a fantastic cup of freshly pressed decaf. The wine suggestion made by our server was perfect with our meal. Serving sizes are a bit closer to American tastes and it was nice not to have to be dining at 11 p.m. as the Spaniards do. We enjoyed a nice chat with the owner as she came by to make sure all was well and to thank us for our visit."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"The best restaurant in town for that perferct dinner for two. You won't regret it."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We were welcomed by the friendly staff and seated right away. The food was very good. We tried an assortment including the yummy chicken soup, grilled cheese, spanish sausage and the lemon mousse. The fish special was excellent too. We will visit again. Good for lunch too"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I was looking for a nice, comfortable place where we could relax and enjoy good food and long conversations. This was NOT the place. The atmosphere is awkwardly over elegant, the servers and hosts seemed very snooty, the food was overpriced, portions were tiny, and we didn't even finish what little was offered because it was not good. The table we were seated at was in the middle of a crowded walk way and the music was so loud we had to keep asking each other to repeat what we had said. Overall, a very poor experience for us."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Server was quite pleasant lovely room Good tapas and great entrees Added up quickly, however. Would go back for special events only."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"We were celebrating an anniversary and the evening was wonderful. However, the main course was very disappointing for both guests . We felt it was basic and very overpriced. Our Appitizers were great and service was outstanding. Would love to give the place a second try. It was a busy Valentines Friday and Saturday so I'm willing to give this location a second chance"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"They were overbooked and short staffed. It took 30 min to order and I had to ask "can you take my order" otherwise it would have taken longer. I had salmon "one inch slice" for over $27, the asparagus was cooked to perfection and I was given a lot or else I would have starved. Our waiter made the comment that we all cleaned our plates, well that is because we weren't given much to eat! Our waiter was very nice but he had to take care of too many tables. Because of all the people it was hard to carry on a conversation with the others at my table. I think they had a problem with their online reservation system. Hopefully they will fix that and you can enjoy your meal without a crowd."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Overall underwhelmed. Food was just ok, but not good enough to bring me back. Portions are fairly small relative to similar The two person tables are horrible, request a booth. The tables seemed to be designed for patio use. The surface was uneven and made dishes and glasses wobble and precarious. They also have a bar in between the table legs that prevent you from extending your legs under the table and the legs are right where your knees would typically be. Overall a horrible table and the restaurant would be doing its patrons a service to replace them. Would recommend looking elsewhere for a romantic evening. Tuscany was a good bet that isn't too far from here and with better food and ambiance."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The ambience was great. Very romantic with candlelight, flowers, and nice music. However for the amount of food we got we paid a lot. 7 pieces of bacon wrapped shrimp for $11.50... $30 for about 5 bites of fish. You are definitely paying for the experience as a whole and not for the food."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Our waiter was outstanding. Very cozy dining room. Our desserts were so beautifully created and the taste matched the presentation. Fun evening and yummy food. Thank you"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Wow, we were greatly disappointed with our Valentine dinner. This has always been one of our favorite spots in the past but this night was extremely overpriced. There was a set menu and the selection was limited. Proportions were extremely small, so for $69 pp we got a sausage link, small salad, small paella ( boring cheap rice dish) Red Snapper and Pork Cheeks with a small desert. All items were warm not hot and we were there at 5 and left at 7. Service took forever even though we were one of the first couples to arrive. I will give them another chance but for $170 I was severely disappointed"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We were seated at a small patio table brought inside and crammed into a high traffic area. The waiter took 10 to 15 minutes to acknowledge us and was not pleasant. The dinner course included an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert - it took TWO hours to complete.The service was so incredibly slow I actually used my iPhone to time how long it took between courses. Overall, we felt the food was well prepared and very flavorful (Grade A-). The service was unfriendly and very slow (Grade F). The high traffic and small patio table was ridiculous. If the staff were paying attention, our dinner service would have only taken one hour (which would have given us plenty of time to chat and not feel rushed) and they would have received bigger tip."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My wife and moved to Utah about a month and heard this was a very nice restaurant, so I decided to make a reservation for valentines day. It was awkward from the start. We had to wait around for about a half hour after our res to be seated. There is no bar, so we had to stand in the lobby with 20 others. Finally we were seated at a patio table with a table cloth. Had about a foot between is and the tables next to us. Found out there was a valentines menu that was way over priced. The service and food was mediocre at best. We won't be back."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Appreciated theany gluten free options... lovely place."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Repeat customer - first time on Valentine's Day. Had a reservation. Disappointed to learn, upon being seated, that there was a prix fixe menu. Menu options were okay. Server was very good/helpful, but service was slow."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Transport yourself to the old wine country in Spain. Enjoy the delectable tapas. I lived in Spain for a few years and miss that country. Every time I come to this restaurant I relive those good times. A wonderful place to experiance!"
Dined on 2/10/2014
"The approach to dining, slowly, leaves one feeling as refreshed as a massage or facial. And the food is BRILLIANT!"
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Third time having Raul as our server. He is excellent. He readily accepted my request to help us order. We may be back for our 60th wedding anniversary . Thanks for the wonderful time!!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Outstanding venue for celebrations of all kinds. Birthdays, Anniversaries, group events, etc. This was my fourth dining experience at Café Madrid and each has topped the previous in overall satisfaction. I've dined alone and, most recently, hosted a dinner for eight following a divisional sales meeting with equal result of excellence. The flavors are unique and crisp. The wine list is superb. The tapas are exquisite. The staff has a genuine desire create a customized dining environment per table. Ask to be seated at Raul's table !! This restaurant is a satisfaction guaranteed location."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Food was good. Not outstanding, but yes, good. I don't think it was worth the price, but I think you're paying for the ambiance. The building is new but the decor is a bit dated. Very romantic atmosphere. Nice servers. They were not overbearing which was wonderful, but not as knowledgeable as I thought they should be, but overall outstanding."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"We love Cafe Madrid, and even more so since it moved to Holladay. The food was wonderful, the service as well. Your best bet is to listen to the servers as they make wonderful recommendations on pairing the tapas and how to get the most from each flavor they serve. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant!"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Food was extremely good, service was superb and the restaurant facilities are very pleasant. All in all a very nice experience"
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Had a wonderful meal; server outstanding; other personnel made us feel so special. Hope to be back the weekend of February 8."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Cafe Madrid is one of our favorites in SLC. We always have a great time - good food, great service and a nice atmosphere. Now, they just need to open a location in Utah County!!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The experience was great. The food and service was 5-star!"
Dined on 1/20/2014
"Unbelievable experience, we were looking for an experience to celebrate our sons engagement and man did we hit a home run. if you looking for a meal that is interactive, unique and exceptional then this is your place. We were greeted by very professional staff, and the owner who on more than one occasion stopped by to let us know this was our house and that we had the table until 2 am.... it was only 7:30.. felt like I was back in the Med."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I have been to Cafe Madrid a handful of times and have always been very impressed. Their duck is some of the best I've ever had. Their secrets are definitely in the sauces when it comes to the entrees. The sides are always delicious and the appetizers just amazing. My taste buds beg me to go back and my mouth waters every time I drive by."
Dined on 8/30/2013
"I took a friend for her birthday. We had a great service, loved the Spanish food. It had a varied menu with the tapas. The host was very attentive. My friend got a complimentary birthday dessert treat surprise. I would go back again."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Always good. I missed having JC there to help us as our waiter was a little more intrusive but still a great experience."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"New Years Eve menu was fantastic and the hosts are the best in town. Thanks for a wonderful evening!!!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"The food was great. I had the duck and my wife had chicken Marsala. The service was good when we were being served but it kind of felt like we were forgotten at times. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"It was New Years so there was a special menu, not the usual fabulous food. It was ok but I was not informed of the special menu on the site or when I called. It was a set price per person, standard for the occasion but I missed my favorites and the food was just New Years Eve food... You pay a lot and it's not so good. I'll go back next time when it's not a holiday!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"So this is review will differ from most because we went on New Year's Eve. 1- The menu was set; they didn't tell us it was set when we made reservations so we were under the impression that we could order what was on the normal menu when we showed up. This wasn't the case. So I basically had 4 options to choose from, take it or leave it. I thought it was overpriced for the menu. I paid more for a dinner for 2 then I paid last year on NYE for a dinner for 2 to Ruth's Chris. 2- They had a French chef as their guest chef of the evening. Again, they didn't tell us that we would have a French chef and that the food on the set menu would be mostly french in nature and taste. All I wanted was some jamon serrano and paella. Couldn't get it."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Simply the best. Special menu for New Year's Eve was A+. The atmosphere for a special occasion is perfect. We'll be back again and again."
Dined on 12/31/2013

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