Martin’s Restaurant & Lounge
2000 Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL, 32136
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Address :
2000 Ocean Shore Blvd
Flagler Beach, FL, 32136 - Phone (386) 439-5830
- Website https://martinsrestaurantfl.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Mon, Thu, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : Yes
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Travis C.
I'll make this short. If you go there order the prime rib. Nothing else. Gator bites was to much, the tables and chairs seem to be kid sized, it was the most uncomfortable space to eat in but had a great view. The ny steak was like the sole of a shoe, over cooked, asparagus over cooked, cheese sticks over cooked. The only thing this place had going for it was the novelty of the portion size of the prime rib. Oh yeah, one more thing, the most annoying service ever, she wouldn't even pick up our plates when we asked her to take some things we were finished with away. Said she would get them when she brought out our food.
(2)Frank H.
This was my second visit to Martin's. The first visit would have received one star based on service. I asked the bartender what kind of beer they had. He told me a lot and asked what I wanted. How about you humor me and at least start to list your beer selection since its not printed anywhere. Our waitress was ok at best and before we left we had the misfortune of being in the way of another waitress who apparently doesn't know how to say excuse me. Instead she was just straight rude. Despite the service the food was ok. Tonight we decided to give Martin's a second chance. I am glad to report the service was much better. This time the food was terrible. Shrimp cocktail was ok at best. Next we had our salad. My wife was given a salad with one big piece of rotten tomato. How does this go unnoticed. We then made the mistake of ordering the same dinner entree, fried seafood platter. Terrible is an understatement. First thing I tried was the scallops. I cut open the first one to find it quite undercooked. From there I went to the fried fillet which really tasted like fish. Didn't seem so fresh. The stuffed clam may have been the worst though. It was a clam shell filled with a watery gray substance that tasted like nothing but herbs. It was hard to get past the appearance to even taste it. The rest of the platter was quite underwhelming. As for dessert I saw another reviewer wrote they ate too much to get that far. Unfortunately so did I. Only problem is I really didn't eat that much food. Needless to say I will never be back to Martins.
(1)Rocky F.
Decent, but not worth the price. Have had better steak. Service was good. Fried pickles were good.
(3)Paula I.
The food may be good but the restaurant is absolutely filthy. I have rarely seen a restaurant so dirty that it has not been closed by the health department. This place was not dirty because they were short of staff-the place is old dirty. For example, the walls were in desperate need of a paint job, the ceilings were all peeling and the ceiling air vents looked like they have never been cleaned. The plastic on the chairs were sticky and dirty, the windows hadn't been cleaned and the window frames had dirt plastered around them.The chairs and tables looked like they were purchased in 1950 and have not been replaced since. I am NOT a germ freak but if this is what the customers can easily see, I can not imagine what goes on in the kitchen. Even the white shorts one of the waitresses had on was dirty. So just be aware that the prime ribs may be good but the place is a filthy mess. Just because you are by the beach, that is no excuse for allowing the place to deteriorate like this.
(2)Nick R.
I used to eat at Martin's quite a bit. I did not like the way they seated people and often had to wait needlessly. If you are a party of two you are at the bottom. If a table opens up and its a larger size table, you will be bypassed. To be fair it happened to me quite a few times in the past and I have not been back. Maybe it has changed. I do not know but do not care to find out. The food was OK except the Prime Rib. That is great or was, I should say. I really do not know at this time since I have not been back in quite some time.
(2)Kim W.
The food is very good, the price is a great value. Special kudos for the service. Without exception on our visits we have had efficient and professional service. A server asking "May I remove your plate, Ma'am?" is so much more pleasant than what we get elsewhere e.g. "Are you guys still picking away at that?" If you still care about good service, go to Martins.
(4)Michael H.
The King cut of prime rib is amazing! The best prime rib on the beach!
(4)David M.
Had 3 people order the prime rib, very tough. One ordered the shrimp 3 ways and said it was good. Peanut butter was good. Service was very good. Prices were average. Would not go back.
(2)Robyn D.
We love martins. Every time we are in St. Augustine we drive down to martins. The food is great consistently. The seafood platter is very inexpensive and a ton of quality food.
(5)Steve D.
what a dump!. seated a the bar and the vent from the mens room poured down on me like a spring shower. Nothing like a cocktail and the smell of urine to spike your appetite. Once seated, it was a littler cleaner and the wait staff was great. Our food was good and reasonably priced but this place needs a complete cleaning and makeover. The grouper was outstanding.
(2)Anthony G.
This was the best experience yet. WOW!!! I went with the King Cut this time. Amazing!!! The next time I will get it medium rare so it could be medium when I heat it up @ home. WONDERFUL!!!!
(5)John B.
Where to begin? We're not fussy eaters, we value reasonably-priced restaurants over pricey locations, and all we expect is that a server puts in a reasonable effort. But boy, what a mess. It was a Tuesday night -- not terribly busy, but with a normal-sized crowd. We were seated immediately without waiting. But it took at least twenty minutes before our server showed up. OK, no big deal -- we were here for the prime rib, and were generally chatting away during the wait. As the waitress started to take our order she suddenly said "Hang on, I've been buzzed by the kitchen", and disappeared. For another ten minutes. When she finally came back, she said "They don't like us to wait when a customer's meal is ready.". O... kay. I suppose that ensures that our meal will be piping hot, though, so... good. Ish. We ordered the "Full cut" prime rib. As two of us were sharing, we each got our own order of sides. The prime rib was indeed huge -- larger than I could have imagined -- but it was warmish, not hot -- there goes that whole theory of interrupting the order-taking process to get the food out to the tables. And what's more, it was completely tasteless. It was like eating... well, a completely tasteless slab of meat. You would chew, and absolutely no flavor would appear. Very strange. Probably the worst prime rib I had ever eaten. The side salad was like something out of the 1950s: Wilted iceberg lettuce with a single dreary tomato slice perched on top. Even the baked potato was sub-par. So: Long wait, clueless waitress, bad food. The saving grace, I guess, was the price: Very inexpensive considering they served us about half a cow. And we had leftovers for days. Although I'm not sure if that's a plus or a minus. We won't be going back.
(1)D W.
We ate here and bring your hog self if you want straight food no frills cooked good. Prime rib- I got the SMALL was able to eat 1/4 of it... the rest of my family took chunks and we still have a big piece leftover. They oredered gator- Huge plate for an appetizer and heavy breading. Rolls- Ugh- salad good. Veggies... ho-hum and the cole slaw super full of too many onions. I felt like a slug and trying to feel better today. Definitly not health food - lots of meat and frying.... That was a good deal if prime rib is what you are looking for. They rush you through the meal as they are very busy. The table next to us was SUPER mad as you take two bites of your salad and along comes the meal. Super cold draft beer.
(3)Jim R.
This place reminds me of a supper club back in my native WI, if that helps. Martin's is known far and wide for the size of their King Cut Prime Rib. It is too big, as others suggest you should find someone to share it with or order a smaller version. Best described as old school.
(3)Patrick D.
By far my favorite restaurant for a great steak. The Food is always awesome. As I write this review my mouth is watering just thinking of how good there food is. Huge portions, Friendly staff, Great location across from the beach and fair prices. What more can you ask for?
(5)Josh A.
I had a great experience at the restaurant . I had the full slab of ribs with fried shrimp. Service was great and the food was good. I would go back and would recommend.
(4)Andrew S.
I eat at Martin's about once a week. It's an old school supper club like atmosphere with very good quality food and large servings. Everyone knows about the prime rib but I think the seafood entrees are just as good. My suggestion to the people who post that their food was undercooked or wrong in some other way is to tell the wait staff and have it fixed. It is a restaurant and sometimes things get sent back. I know from experience they will do whatever it takes to make you happy with your orders. Mike and his brother are some of the best at what they do and the locals in the area pack the place every night. I don't mind the service being a little slow or what some vacationers perceive as rude because it fits right in with the overall experience. It's a beachside restaurant, chill out, slow down, have a drink and experience 1950s Florida at it's best. If you don't want to come back then it's just a shorter wait for myself or countless other locals to appreciate one of the best Flagler Beach restaurants in existence.
(5)Walt H.
Not too pleased. Ribs were tough as well as the chicken. The staff was pleasant and courteous (hence the one star rating). Chef Ramsey would eviscerate this place. Highly doubt I will return.
(1)Ed B.
Fantastic prime rib. Great drinks. Perfect service.
(5)Rebecca Y.
Go EARLY. Order the King Cut Prime Rib and split it with someone else at your table. (You will be charged $2.50 to do so, but that gets person #2 their own salad and side). Order the cherry coke. It's old school. Skip the sweet tea. I have no idea about the desserts. I never make it that far.
(4)Jim C.
Great service, great food, and yes you need to get the king cut prime rib
(4)Dot V.
We were staying at Ormond Beach and we drove to Flagler Beach (14 miles) to eat here. After reading Sashaa K.'s review, I was a little apprehensive at best. However, a couple I met in the outdoor hot tub recommended it. We were going to have the Prime Rib but the special this week was crab stuffed whole Main Lobster for $13.99. Who could resist that. We went twice for Lobster and never did get the Prime Rib. The first visit we had baked potatoe and Eggplant Parmesan for our sides. Oh My....The eggplant was a meal in itself. We took that home for lunch the next day. The Lobster was perfect and the crab stuffing was yummy. My husband's draft beer was $1.75, 25 cents less than my tea. The second trip we had the squash medley and baked potatoe again with the Lobster....We came on a Sunday night and a Thursday night and neither night was all Seniors. As a matter of fact, there were a lot of people who were definitely not Seniors watching the game at the bar on Sunday. Nor was there any kind of bad smell. The place was packed both nights and so we ate at the bar both times.
(3)John R.
prime rib, don't get anything else, it is a nice plate and has to be the value attraction.....try it you will like it.
(4)Rebecca Y.
Go EARLY. Order the King Cut Prime Rib and split it with someone else at your table. (You will be charged $2.50 to do so, but that gets person #2 their own salad and side). Order the cherry coke. It's old school. Skip the sweet tea. I have no idea about the desserts. I never make it that far.
(4)D W.
We ate here and bring your hog self if you want straight food no frills cooked good. Prime rib- I got the SMALL was able to eat 1/4 of it... the rest of my family took chunks and we still have a big piece leftover. They oredered gator- Huge plate for an appetizer and heavy breading. Rolls- Ugh- salad good. Veggies... ho-hum and the cole slaw super full of too many onions. I felt like a slug and trying to feel better today. Definitly not health food - lots of meat and frying.... That was a good deal if prime rib is what you are looking for. They rush you through the meal as they are very busy. The table next to us was SUPER mad as you take two bites of your salad and along comes the meal. Super cold draft beer.
(3)Jim R.
This place reminds me of a supper club back in my native WI, if that helps. Martin's is known far and wide for the size of their King Cut Prime Rib. It is too big, as others suggest you should find someone to share it with or order a smaller version. Best described as old school.
(3)Patrick D.
By far my favorite restaurant for a great steak. The Food is always awesome. As I write this review my mouth is watering just thinking of how good there food is. Huge portions, Friendly staff, Great location across from the beach and fair prices. What more can you ask for?
(5)Josh A.
I had a great experience at the restaurant . I had the full slab of ribs with fried shrimp. Service was great and the food was good. I would go back and would recommend.
(4)Kim W.
The food is very good, the price is a great value. Special kudos for the service. Without exception on our visits we have had efficient and professional service. A server asking "May I remove your plate, Ma'am?" is so much more pleasant than what we get elsewhere e.g. "Are you guys still picking away at that?" If you still care about good service, go to Martins.
(4)Michael H.
The King cut of prime rib is amazing! The best prime rib on the beach!
(4)Andrew S.
I eat at Martin's about once a week. It's an old school supper club like atmosphere with very good quality food and large servings. Everyone knows about the prime rib but I think the seafood entrees are just as good. My suggestion to the people who post that their food was undercooked or wrong in some other way is to tell the wait staff and have it fixed. It is a restaurant and sometimes things get sent back. I know from experience they will do whatever it takes to make you happy with your orders. Mike and his brother are some of the best at what they do and the locals in the area pack the place every night. I don't mind the service being a little slow or what some vacationers perceive as rude because it fits right in with the overall experience. It's a beachside restaurant, chill out, slow down, have a drink and experience 1950s Florida at it's best. If you don't want to come back then it's just a shorter wait for myself or countless other locals to appreciate one of the best Flagler Beach restaurants in existence.
(5)Walt H.
Not too pleased. Ribs were tough as well as the chicken. The staff was pleasant and courteous (hence the one star rating). Chef Ramsey would eviscerate this place. Highly doubt I will return.
(1)Ed B.
Fantastic prime rib. Great drinks. Perfect service.
(5)Jim C.
Great service, great food, and yes you need to get the king cut prime rib
(4)Dot V.
We were staying at Ormond Beach and we drove to Flagler Beach (14 miles) to eat here. After reading Sashaa K.'s review, I was a little apprehensive at best. However, a couple I met in the outdoor hot tub recommended it. We were going to have the Prime Rib but the special this week was crab stuffed whole Main Lobster for $13.99. Who could resist that. We went twice for Lobster and never did get the Prime Rib. The first visit we had baked potatoe and Eggplant Parmesan for our sides. Oh My....The eggplant was a meal in itself. We took that home for lunch the next day. The Lobster was perfect and the crab stuffing was yummy. My husband's draft beer was $1.75, 25 cents less than my tea. The second trip we had the squash medley and baked potatoe again with the Lobster....We came on a Sunday night and a Thursday night and neither night was all Seniors. As a matter of fact, there were a lot of people who were definitely not Seniors watching the game at the bar on Sunday. Nor was there any kind of bad smell. The place was packed both nights and so we ate at the bar both times.
(3)John R.
prime rib, don't get anything else, it is a nice plate and has to be the value attraction.....try it you will like it.
(4)Paddy M.
The prime rib really is amazing. When you come here, you're not coming for the ambiance or the ritzy decor, you're coming to eat some ridiculously good, ridiculously huge prime rib, and that's exactly what you get. We had the stuffed mushroom appetizer, which was also delicious, and their martinis are not huge but the bartender has a heavy pour, so you're good to go. Service is fast and very, very friendly. Martin's has been a staple in Flagler for many years and I can see why. Just solid, all American meat and potatoes all the way round. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Ashley D.
They have the best fried shrimp dinner special around! That is why I come here. I know a lot of people get the prime rib - not only because it is HUGE but it is also really good. But I am not that big of a red meat eater, so my go to is the shrimp dinner. Perfectly fried and made to order. You get like 12 shrimp with two sides. I go for the salad and backed potato. Plus yummy hush puppies. All for $10.99! You cannot beat that. Also, the service is really good.
(4)Donna H.
I felt like Wilma Flintstone when the prime rib came to my table. It was so BIG and by far the best I've had. This restaurant knows how to prepare a prime rib, juicy, cooked to perfection and I wanted to hug the chef! The restaurant itself is a typical no nonsense seaside eatery, very casual and not much going on in terms of decor but the food can't be beat and the service is just the best.
(4)Steven K.
I sat solo at the bar and was perfectly well served by the very friendly and helpful Amy, who advised me to have the smallest cut of prime rib if I didn't want to take anything home. It was perfectly prepared. A very happy experience with no negatives whatsoever. Ambiance/decor was well worn, not dirty as some Yelpers reported. It is what gives such places character as opposed to cookie cutter chain joints.
(4)Christie O.
If your close enough to get here then I suggest u start driving now!! This is now our regular place
(5)Gary T.
In mid-March I took a break from the late winter here in Rhode Island to visit my friends who had moved to Florida last year. For Sunday dinner we went to Martin's and I really enjoyed the place and the meal. The decor, tables, and booths were nice looking and comfortable just like any good local restaurant. Nothing fancy or glitzy but the homey type of restaurant that I prefer. And where I live we love booths so the seating was perfect. We started off with the Minorcan Clam Chowder which was fantastic and some of the best that I've ever had. And I say that from a lifetime of living in clam chowder country. Next up was the fried gator tail. I had expected a small plate with some little fried up pieces and was pleasantly surprised when the waitress set this enormous portion of alligator with it's golden brown batter on the table. It tasted as good as it looked. For the main course I ordered the fried shrimp and scallops. They were both fried in batter to a delicious golden brown and the scallops were the large ones that I like. They were accompanied by excellent fried potatoes and a hush puppy. I had never had a hush puppy before and didn't really care for it, though it might be an acquired taste as the people a few tables away were commenting to the waitress how good they were. My friends ordered the prime rib and even the "regular cut" was enormous, and according to them it tasted great. No problem either with getting a container to take the left overs home. The portions were reminiscent of Marchetti's restaurant where we used to go when they lived up here. I told my friend that she had "found her Marchetti's" way down at the southern end of US 1. It was a tremendous meal and I'm looking forward to visiting my friends, and Martin's, again.
(4)Cindy W.
We just ate here this evening, Had prime rib,WOW it was great It will fill your plate! Great atmosphere with a view of the ocean. I would eat here again.
(5)Laura T.
I would not recommend this restaurant!!! Poor customer service, poor food quality and terrible management. When I arrived the place was packed; which is usually a good sign. Not tonight! A steak isn't that hard to do and some blackened seafood isn't rocket science. The seafood had seasoning poured on it and the waitress replied by telling me to use my fork to take it off. I travel with my job to many places. This place currently takes #1 for the worse food and customer service in my book! If the locals consider this place great you need to get out and experience real food. Denny's, McD's and Wendy's must be considered gourmet!!!
(1)Deborah M.
The meal was excellent, the price fabulous, the service fantastic. A great restaurant with great food. Highly recommend. Had to leave Daytona Beach to find good food. The steak melts in your mouth good!!!
(5)Jim L.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and meal at Martins. The service was excellent and prompt. I ordered the prime rib and I was expecting small longhorn portions. Oh no. I got half the steer on this visit. It was cooked to perfection The au jus was excellent. Not salty but tasty. The potato was delicious. It was the best prime rib I have had in a long long time. This is a great restaurant. I will be back
(5)Stanley P.
We visit Martin's ever time we are in Flagler Beach. The food is very good and the prices are unbeatable. The service has always been very friendly and quick. They have a great view of the ocean and a very warm atmosphere. It is a home town restaurant. A fresh change of pace from change restaurants. I recently had one of the specials, a 16 oz. New York Strip with Onion Rings on top, Ratatouille and a Side Salad for $12.99. It was prepared very well and tasted great. I highly recommend Martin's the next time you are in the Flagler Beach area.
(4)Allen C.
Cheap restaurant with poor quality ingredients. Old people like it because its old and cheap. Nice location though. Kids do the cooking and probably half of them smoke so your getting your tobacco when you eat here. Nice that the utensils bend when you use them. Come on, how hard is it to fry seafood.
(1)Candida G.
Great food at a great price! Very nice staff. I will be returning to this great restaurant.
(5)ClassicGirl Z.
My "older" parents appreciate this place because you can get a seafood platter for an inexpensive price but I thought it was really lacking any flavor. Also the decor was old and kind of depressing. Think regulars eating dinner at 4:30 in 1982 and you can kinda get the feel of Martins. I was told by many that if you want some serious prime rib - Martins is the place tho so there is always that option. Better shrimp over at High Tides in my opinion.
(3)Tramaine J.
The food here was great. We arrived one hour prior to closing and was still welcomed like they were open all night. Their food is Great. The size of their medium prime rib is ridiculously big and price is great!! We will be making this spot one of our new lunch or dinner restaurants.
(4)Dean H.
Where do I start? The restaurant and bar are very quaint. Was very clean. My server was excellent. Great young guy who spent time talking to me about famous guitar players (since I was wearing a Led Zeppelin t-shirt). He did everything a server should do. Informed me of specials, suggested a starter, asked for a mixed drink order... I ordered the King Cut Prime Rib, a tossed salad and a baked potato. The rolls came with mor whipped butter than I have seen in the pst five restaurants I've patronized combined. The salad was a mixed toss salad with all the correct ingredients and not just head lettuce, croutons and one lonely cherry tomato like almost all other places. When the prime rib arrived, I think the entire restaurant heard me shout, "Oh my god!!!" It was huge!!! If I had to guess, 5 inches thick and an easy 48 ounces. It was done to my taste -medium. It was tender and not terribly over-spiced like most other places. I know I didn't eat even half of it. And all of this for under $25.00!!! I was simply driving south on Florida Route 1 along side the ocean and stumbled on this gem purely by chance. A very nice restaurant. BUT based upon the decor in the bar area, I have a sneaking suspicion that the owner (who came to my table and introduced himself) is a New York sports fan! I wanted to ask about the Red Sox but truly didn't want expelled out on my rear. ;-)
(5)Dennis V.
Sorry I didn't update my second trip to this Honey hole. My wife and I did indeed stop on our way to our winter destination. It happened it was New Years Eve, but late in the afternoon. I ordered the Prime Rib 13.95 and she the Scallops 16.95. My end cut regular cut prime rib came and it was huge and perfectly done. It was probably a pound and delicious. Perhaps one of the best PR's I've ever had. Not overly fatty, but very tender. I ended up finishing it, but went into a meat coma, shortly afterwards. My wife's Scallops order was very large. About 10 large sized broiled scallops. Again done perfectly, not overdone and rubbery but just melt in your mouth right. Needless to say we were Delighted with dinner, we're heading north next week and will time our trip so we can stop by for lunch. This Place is VERY good.
(4)David P.
The best value in town. Martins serves up some great lunch specials. I tend to go for the shrimp platter it's a can't miss plate. The shrimp are always fresh and have a very light breading which I like. The staff at Martins is always friendly and always with a smile which is amazing considering how busy they always are. It doesn't matter what time of day you drive by Martins and its usually packed. We eat at Martins often and you are always guaranteed a good meal at a Great price with wonderful service.
(4)Robin C.
The seafood tasted very fresh, and the prime rib servings were enormous. Steak was cooked as ordered. Salads were fresh and cold with homemade salad dressing. Service was outstanding. This is a family owned place. The owner personally checked on us and his brother was cooking. Prices were reasonable. This was our best meal during our visit to the beach. A hidden gem. . .
(5)Travis C.
I'll make this short. If you go there order the prime rib. Nothing else. Gator bites was to much, the tables and chairs seem to be kid sized, it was the most uncomfortable space to eat in but had a great view. The ny steak was like the sole of a shoe, over cooked, asparagus over cooked, cheese sticks over cooked. The only thing this place had going for it was the novelty of the portion size of the prime rib. Oh yeah, one more thing, the most annoying service ever, she wouldn't even pick up our plates when we asked her to take some things we were finished with away. Said she would get them when she brought out our food.
(2)David M.
Had 3 people order the prime rib, very tough. One ordered the shrimp 3 ways and said it was good. Peanut butter was good. Service was very good. Prices were average. Would not go back.
(2)Robyn D.
We love martins. Every time we are in St. Augustine we drive down to martins. The food is great consistently. The seafood platter is very inexpensive and a ton of quality food.
(5)Steve D.
what a dump!. seated a the bar and the vent from the mens room poured down on me like a spring shower. Nothing like a cocktail and the smell of urine to spike your appetite. Once seated, it was a littler cleaner and the wait staff was great. Our food was good and reasonably priced but this place needs a complete cleaning and makeover. The grouper was outstanding.
(2)Anthony G.
This was the best experience yet. WOW!!! I went with the King Cut this time. Amazing!!! The next time I will get it medium rare so it could be medium when I heat it up @ home. WONDERFUL!!!!
(5)John B.
Where to begin? We're not fussy eaters, we value reasonably-priced restaurants over pricey locations, and all we expect is that a server puts in a reasonable effort. But boy, what a mess. It was a Tuesday night -- not terribly busy, but with a normal-sized crowd. We were seated immediately without waiting. But it took at least twenty minutes before our server showed up. OK, no big deal -- we were here for the prime rib, and were generally chatting away during the wait. As the waitress started to take our order she suddenly said "Hang on, I've been buzzed by the kitchen", and disappeared. For another ten minutes. When she finally came back, she said "They don't like us to wait when a customer's meal is ready.". O... kay. I suppose that ensures that our meal will be piping hot, though, so... good. Ish. We ordered the "Full cut" prime rib. As two of us were sharing, we each got our own order of sides. The prime rib was indeed huge -- larger than I could have imagined -- but it was warmish, not hot -- there goes that whole theory of interrupting the order-taking process to get the food out to the tables. And what's more, it was completely tasteless. It was like eating... well, a completely tasteless slab of meat. You would chew, and absolutely no flavor would appear. Very strange. Probably the worst prime rib I had ever eaten. The side salad was like something out of the 1950s: Wilted iceberg lettuce with a single dreary tomato slice perched on top. Even the baked potato was sub-par. So: Long wait, clueless waitress, bad food. The saving grace, I guess, was the price: Very inexpensive considering they served us about half a cow. And we had leftovers for days. Although I'm not sure if that's a plus or a minus. We won't be going back.
(1)Frank H.
This was my second visit to Martin's. The first visit would have received one star based on service. I asked the bartender what kind of beer they had. He told me a lot and asked what I wanted. How about you humor me and at least start to list your beer selection since its not printed anywhere. Our waitress was ok at best and before we left we had the misfortune of being in the way of another waitress who apparently doesn't know how to say excuse me. Instead she was just straight rude. Despite the service the food was ok. Tonight we decided to give Martin's a second chance. I am glad to report the service was much better. This time the food was terrible. Shrimp cocktail was ok at best. Next we had our salad. My wife was given a salad with one big piece of rotten tomato. How does this go unnoticed. We then made the mistake of ordering the same dinner entree, fried seafood platter. Terrible is an understatement. First thing I tried was the scallops. I cut open the first one to find it quite undercooked. From there I went to the fried fillet which really tasted like fish. Didn't seem so fresh. The stuffed clam may have been the worst though. It was a clam shell filled with a watery gray substance that tasted like nothing but herbs. It was hard to get past the appearance to even taste it. The rest of the platter was quite underwhelming. As for dessert I saw another reviewer wrote they ate too much to get that far. Unfortunately so did I. Only problem is I really didn't eat that much food. Needless to say I will never be back to Martins.
(1)Rocky F.
Decent, but not worth the price. Have had better steak. Service was good. Fried pickles were good.
(3)Paula I.
The food may be good but the restaurant is absolutely filthy. I have rarely seen a restaurant so dirty that it has not been closed by the health department. This place was not dirty because they were short of staff-the place is old dirty. For example, the walls were in desperate need of a paint job, the ceilings were all peeling and the ceiling air vents looked like they have never been cleaned. The plastic on the chairs were sticky and dirty, the windows hadn't been cleaned and the window frames had dirt plastered around them.The chairs and tables looked like they were purchased in 1950 and have not been replaced since. I am NOT a germ freak but if this is what the customers can easily see, I can not imagine what goes on in the kitchen. Even the white shorts one of the waitresses had on was dirty. So just be aware that the prime ribs may be good but the place is a filthy mess. Just because you are by the beach, that is no excuse for allowing the place to deteriorate like this.
(2)Nick R.
I used to eat at Martin's quite a bit. I did not like the way they seated people and often had to wait needlessly. If you are a party of two you are at the bottom. If a table opens up and its a larger size table, you will be bypassed. To be fair it happened to me quite a few times in the past and I have not been back. Maybe it has changed. I do not know but do not care to find out. The food was OK except the Prime Rib. That is great or was, I should say. I really do not know at this time since I have not been back in quite some time.
(2)Paddy M.
The prime rib really is amazing. When you come here, you're not coming for the ambiance or the ritzy decor, you're coming to eat some ridiculously good, ridiculously huge prime rib, and that's exactly what you get. We had the stuffed mushroom appetizer, which was also delicious, and their martinis are not huge but the bartender has a heavy pour, so you're good to go. Service is fast and very, very friendly. Martin's has been a staple in Flagler for many years and I can see why. Just solid, all American meat and potatoes all the way round. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Gary T.
In mid-March I took a break from the late winter here in Rhode Island to visit my friends who had moved to Florida last year. For Sunday dinner we went to Martin's and I really enjoyed the place and the meal. The decor, tables, and booths were nice looking and comfortable just like any good local restaurant. Nothing fancy or glitzy but the homey type of restaurant that I prefer. And where I live we love booths so the seating was perfect. We started off with the Minorcan Clam Chowder which was fantastic and some of the best that I've ever had. And I say that from a lifetime of living in clam chowder country. Next up was the fried gator tail. I had expected a small plate with some little fried up pieces and was pleasantly surprised when the waitress set this enormous portion of alligator with it's golden brown batter on the table. It tasted as good as it looked. For the main course I ordered the fried shrimp and scallops. They were both fried in batter to a delicious golden brown and the scallops were the large ones that I like. They were accompanied by excellent fried potatoes and a hush puppy. I had never had a hush puppy before and didn't really care for it, though it might be an acquired taste as the people a few tables away were commenting to the waitress how good they were. My friends ordered the prime rib and even the "regular cut" was enormous, and according to them it tasted great. No problem either with getting a container to take the left overs home. The portions were reminiscent of Marchetti's restaurant where we used to go when they lived up here. I told my friend that she had "found her Marchetti's" way down at the southern end of US 1. It was a tremendous meal and I'm looking forward to visiting my friends, and Martin's, again.
(4)Cindy W.
We just ate here this evening, Had prime rib,WOW it was great It will fill your plate! Great atmosphere with a view of the ocean. I would eat here again.
(5)Laura T.
I would not recommend this restaurant!!! Poor customer service, poor food quality and terrible management. When I arrived the place was packed; which is usually a good sign. Not tonight! A steak isn't that hard to do and some blackened seafood isn't rocket science. The seafood had seasoning poured on it and the waitress replied by telling me to use my fork to take it off. I travel with my job to many places. This place currently takes #1 for the worse food and customer service in my book! If the locals consider this place great you need to get out and experience real food. Denny's, McD's and Wendy's must be considered gourmet!!!
(1)Deborah M.
The meal was excellent, the price fabulous, the service fantastic. A great restaurant with great food. Highly recommend. Had to leave Daytona Beach to find good food. The steak melts in your mouth good!!!
(5)Jim L.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and meal at Martins. The service was excellent and prompt. I ordered the prime rib and I was expecting small longhorn portions. Oh no. I got half the steer on this visit. It was cooked to perfection The au jus was excellent. Not salty but tasty. The potato was delicious. It was the best prime rib I have had in a long long time. This is a great restaurant. I will be back
(5)Ashley D.
They have the best fried shrimp dinner special around! That is why I come here. I know a lot of people get the prime rib - not only because it is HUGE but it is also really good. But I am not that big of a red meat eater, so my go to is the shrimp dinner. Perfectly fried and made to order. You get like 12 shrimp with two sides. I go for the salad and backed potato. Plus yummy hush puppies. All for $10.99! You cannot beat that. Also, the service is really good.
(4)Donna H.
I felt like Wilma Flintstone when the prime rib came to my table. It was so BIG and by far the best I've had. This restaurant knows how to prepare a prime rib, juicy, cooked to perfection and I wanted to hug the chef! The restaurant itself is a typical no nonsense seaside eatery, very casual and not much going on in terms of decor but the food can't be beat and the service is just the best.
(4)Steven K.
I sat solo at the bar and was perfectly well served by the very friendly and helpful Amy, who advised me to have the smallest cut of prime rib if I didn't want to take anything home. It was perfectly prepared. A very happy experience with no negatives whatsoever. Ambiance/decor was well worn, not dirty as some Yelpers reported. It is what gives such places character as opposed to cookie cutter chain joints.
(4)Christie O.
If your close enough to get here then I suggest u start driving now!! This is now our regular place
(5)Stanley P.
We visit Martin's ever time we are in Flagler Beach. The food is very good and the prices are unbeatable. The service has always been very friendly and quick. They have a great view of the ocean and a very warm atmosphere. It is a home town restaurant. A fresh change of pace from change restaurants. I recently had one of the specials, a 16 oz. New York Strip with Onion Rings on top, Ratatouille and a Side Salad for $12.99. It was prepared very well and tasted great. I highly recommend Martin's the next time you are in the Flagler Beach area.
(4)Allen C.
Cheap restaurant with poor quality ingredients. Old people like it because its old and cheap. Nice location though. Kids do the cooking and probably half of them smoke so your getting your tobacco when you eat here. Nice that the utensils bend when you use them. Come on, how hard is it to fry seafood.
(1)Candida G.
Great food at a great price! Very nice staff. I will be returning to this great restaurant.
(5)ClassicGirl Z.
My "older" parents appreciate this place because you can get a seafood platter for an inexpensive price but I thought it was really lacking any flavor. Also the decor was old and kind of depressing. Think regulars eating dinner at 4:30 in 1982 and you can kinda get the feel of Martins. I was told by many that if you want some serious prime rib - Martins is the place tho so there is always that option. Better shrimp over at High Tides in my opinion.
(3)Tramaine J.
The food here was great. We arrived one hour prior to closing and was still welcomed like they were open all night. Their food is Great. The size of their medium prime rib is ridiculously big and price is great!! We will be making this spot one of our new lunch or dinner restaurants.
(4)Dean H.
Where do I start? The restaurant and bar are very quaint. Was very clean. My server was excellent. Great young guy who spent time talking to me about famous guitar players (since I was wearing a Led Zeppelin t-shirt). He did everything a server should do. Informed me of specials, suggested a starter, asked for a mixed drink order... I ordered the King Cut Prime Rib, a tossed salad and a baked potato. The rolls came with mor whipped butter than I have seen in the pst five restaurants I've patronized combined. The salad was a mixed toss salad with all the correct ingredients and not just head lettuce, croutons and one lonely cherry tomato like almost all other places. When the prime rib arrived, I think the entire restaurant heard me shout, "Oh my god!!!" It was huge!!! If I had to guess, 5 inches thick and an easy 48 ounces. It was done to my taste -medium. It was tender and not terribly over-spiced like most other places. I know I didn't eat even half of it. And all of this for under $25.00!!! I was simply driving south on Florida Route 1 along side the ocean and stumbled on this gem purely by chance. A very nice restaurant. BUT based upon the decor in the bar area, I have a sneaking suspicion that the owner (who came to my table and introduced himself) is a New York sports fan! I wanted to ask about the Red Sox but truly didn't want expelled out on my rear. ;-)
(5)Dennis V.
Sorry I didn't update my second trip to this Honey hole. My wife and I did indeed stop on our way to our winter destination. It happened it was New Years Eve, but late in the afternoon. I ordered the Prime Rib 13.95 and she the Scallops 16.95. My end cut regular cut prime rib came and it was huge and perfectly done. It was probably a pound and delicious. Perhaps one of the best PR's I've ever had. Not overly fatty, but very tender. I ended up finishing it, but went into a meat coma, shortly afterwards. My wife's Scallops order was very large. About 10 large sized broiled scallops. Again done perfectly, not overdone and rubbery but just melt in your mouth right. Needless to say we were Delighted with dinner, we're heading north next week and will time our trip so we can stop by for lunch. This Place is VERY good.
(4)David P.
The best value in town. Martins serves up some great lunch specials. I tend to go for the shrimp platter it's a can't miss plate. The shrimp are always fresh and have a very light breading which I like. The staff at Martins is always friendly and always with a smile which is amazing considering how busy they always are. It doesn't matter what time of day you drive by Martins and its usually packed. We eat at Martins often and you are always guaranteed a good meal at a Great price with wonderful service.
(4)Robin C.
The seafood tasted very fresh, and the prime rib servings were enormous. Steak was cooked as ordered. Salads were fresh and cold with homemade salad dressing. Service was outstanding. This is a family owned place. The owner personally checked on us and his brother was cooking. Prices were reasonable. This was our best meal during our visit to the beach. A hidden gem. . .
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