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Restaurante San Valentin

Restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Cartagena


Address

# 10, Cl. 37 #2886, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Website

www.sanvalentinrestaurantebar.com

Contact

+57 310 4153330

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (6.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 7:30 am to 11:45 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 11:45 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (31) service (27) great (20) nice (17) comida (16) delicious (15) live (14) atmosphere (14) restaurant (13) music (13)
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  • 1/5 Meena S. 8 months ago on Google
    Came here last night and we were seated immediately. They had a live band which is what attracted us to the restaurant. However when we sat, we waited over 10 minutes for a server to greet us. By the time she came, the live band had left and she had an attitude taking our order. She also told us that the kitchen was closing so we had to put all of our order in. (They should have mentioned the kitchen closing before seating us). We ordered water, drinks and our food. Our drinks came out before the waters. They were sitting at the bar melting and we had to remind the waitress to grab our drinks and our waters. Our Buffalo shrimp came out and it was just plain fried shrimp with tartar sauce, no Buffalo sauce in sight. Our entrees came out shortly after and everyone’s food was freezing; not cold but freezing. The steak was well done although asked for medium. The salmon came with the wrong sides & the sea bass was correct but still, it was cold. We sent it back and told them we didn’t want it. Just to bring the check for the drinks. We argued with the manager for about an hour & he told us that it wasn’t fair that the waitress would have to pay for food we ordered. I thought that it wasn’t fair to us that our order was wrong and our food was cold but i guess they care more about their employees than the customers who bring in money. As an employee in the service industry, this restaurant displays a poor example of what decent service is.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose C. 2 years ago on Google
    4.6 After asking a local what place she would go to for a nice dinner, she recommended San Valentin. We were not disappointed. Situated in a central location within the walled city, this place is easily accessible by foot. Once you step inside, you will find a big open space with plenty of greenery. We ate at the patio area which had plenty of natural light while still having AC. We had a few appetizers which were all great and also had the red snapper which was absolutely fresh and delicious. We at the Zasón Guide definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area. Extraordinary: Ambience Ç
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adler E. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible atmosphere but the service and the flavor of the food could be much better. You would think the place used cloth dinner napkins, nope paper napkins at your service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Romel C. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places i have eaten around the world The gratinated onion soup is out of this world Really enjoyed the food there and the staff very friendly overall an amazing experience hope to be back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Orika Valdez S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Average. ALL very average, slow service, last Angus cuts of finished accompanied with French fries. Fishy smell throughout the restaurant. No, definitely not. (Original) Regular.TODO muy regular, el servicio lento, cortes Angus pasado de terminó acompañado con papas francesas. Olor a pescado por todo el restaurante. No, definitivamente no.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Erick L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, to sell Angus cuts they lack a lot of level. It is a sacrilege to serve one of these cuts with French potatoes and practically Creole salad, I recommend training cooks in terms of meat since they also overcooked me and they are not cheap dishes. (Original) Lamentablemente para vender cortes de Angus les falta mucho nivel. Es un sacrilegio servir uno de estos cortes con papas Francesas y ensalada prácticamente criolla, les recomiendo capacitar a los cocineros en términos de carne puesto que también se me pasaron de cocción y no son platos para nada económicos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johanna c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious (Original) Delicioso
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sandra faysuri rojas t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have a live violinist, the food is delicious, the service is very good ... I did not like that they spent them singing happy birthday to almost all the tables😬 (Original) Tienen violinista en vivo, la comida es deliciosa, el servicio es muy bueno... No me gustó mucho que se la pasaron cantando el feliz cumpleaños a casi todas las mesas😬
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank I. 2 years ago on Google
    The ambience is nice. Decoration is fabulous. The music very Colombian. The food was at a reasonable price for the portions given. I think it could’ve used more condiments, but it could be that I caught them on a bad day. I will try them again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meli S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has a fun atmosphere as they have live entertainment. They have options for picky eaters which is always a plus for us! The biggest challenge is the speed of the service. High-end restaurants will have the same service speed as you are used in the U.S.A. but a regular place like this one is just not going to happen. This is a different culture and they sure do their best. The quality of the food is good and you will enjoy it. I am obsessed with the lemonade (it is actually limeade) with Hierba Buena (spearmint). Every restaurant has it and it is delicious and extra refreshing! Be laid back, go with the flow, bring your patience and you will enjoy this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber L. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first meal in Cartagena, was pretty nice they also have English menu. No recommend the juice it was but watery, seafood were amazing, the flavor was great, fish was pretty soft
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pedro Torres-Rivero Valenotti (OpEx_ACM_AI C. 1 year ago on Google
    They need to improve the reservation system. They don't respond the emails, the calls are not answered, as result that the system doesn't work properly. The host was better than the manager for solving the issue with my booking. Also the biliing system didn't accept modification on tip for servers. Service from our server "Rafael" was really great; unfortunately I can't give him more tip because I did have cash. Meal was great. Live Caribbean music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 armando luis carreazo g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention, they do not delay to serve the attention is 7 stars. Personally one of my favorite restaurant (Original) Excelente la atención, no se demoran para servir la atención es de 7 estrella. En lo personal uno de mis restaurante favoritos
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the costillas (ribs) which were tender and had a nice BBQ sauce on it. Also tried the Peruvian ceviche as the appetizer and it was very good; my only complaint is that mango should not be in there. The arroz con mariscos was decent as well. And lastly, the chocolate cake was moist and not too sweet. Overall, pretty nice place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michal K. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Food was great. Not overpriced. Even though we stayed in Bocagrande it was much better experience to take a taxi and come to this cozy place than try to find reasonable restaurant in Bocagrande area. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BettoRomualdo 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, food is amazing. If you looking for a good place and good food this is the place for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Issam M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well. My friend had finish his plate. When they came to take his plate I asked where mine was. She said she didn’t know I ordered anything and the guy who too my order never came back. Ever.

  • 5/5 Tiffany 6 months ago on Google
    A must go to! The live music was a great touch and the food/drinks were Amazing. Loved every second of being inside such a beautiful place. They have an upstairs too for big groups.

  • 3/5 Dory B. 3 years ago on Google
    A very adequate restaurant with a live band and two floors. Good for birthday parties and such. The food was just okay for my taste. The server was a young annoying kid. A place like this should have older waiters who work there for decades not kids.

  • 4/5 Recepcion Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super spectacular and a good service, being full they tried to please us in everything and keep us at ease (Original) Super espectacular y un buen servicio apresar de estar llenos trataron de complacernos en todo y tenernos a gusto

  • 5/5 Yadira P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious! I eat delicious and cheap. (Original) Delicioso ! Sé come riquísimo y barato.

  • 5/5 Kerelis J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent atmosphere, excellent food and excellent service. I fell in love (Original) Excelente ambiente, excelente comida y excelente atención. Quedé enamorada

  • 5/5 Jermin O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and very nice place ... (Original) Excelente atención y muy agradable lugar...

  • 1/5 Amber L. 4 months ago on Google
    The restaurant was very busy, not enough staff, music too loud, cold, slow service and poor food. Don’t know how this place has such high ratings.

  • 5/5 tee m. 2 years ago on Google
    hands down one of the best eating experiences I have ever had. everything was impeccable. the pictures I took do not to justice to the food presented. I was more involved with consuming. the space has been very tastefully thought out. every detail has been considered and executed, to carry the sense of continuity. but it also can not be overstated, how incredible the serve was. I've fortunate to have visited some nice establishments over the years. this is the best service I have ever received. I honestly...can not recommend this restaurant enough. I MUST if you're visiting the city!

  • 5/5 Kennino H. 2 years ago on Google
    Both the host and my server were very friendly and helpful (for a non Spanish speaker). I am grateful for that. The drink and the food were great. I know my seafood! This is fresh and delicious!

  • 3/5 Chris Gordon, G. 7 months ago on Google
    We went there for lunch - ground floor was very crowded, upstairs was better. I ordered ribs but got something like a pork steak instead.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 2 years ago on Google
    I walked past this place 100 times in the past year.......ceviche was good and so was the grilled shrimp (langostinos).....which I thought was going to be lobster tails....I would recommend

  • 5/5 Marcus Walker (Magnum M. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to the restaurant on my birthday, based on the recommendations of some locals. The drinks, meal, and music were all wonderful and led to a fantastic evening. It was a highlight to my Cartagena trip.

  • 5/5 Dmitriy A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has a great selection of foods and atmosphere. Fish, meat, pasta were delicious. They had live singing on Wednesday night. The desert menu is limited but ok.

  • 1/5 Philip 4 months ago on Google
    Service was unorganised and chaotic as was the atmosphere. Really terrible loud music, improved slightly as the band started to play. Starters were nice and we enjoyed those but the main course was a miss. Didn’t know it was all fried food, wouldn’t have chosen if we knew that so thats our fault but it’s not our fault that it tasted terrible. Very heavy greasy batter. We ended up taking it off only to find more batter than fish. Oh well. Didn’t stay for dessert. We had a laugh but won’t be returning. This is our second time in Cartagena

  • 5/5 thetravelercarl 5 months ago on Google
    We went to this restaurant. It was chic and fancy looking with the live band on stage. I ordered pechuga a la tocineta and arroz de mariscos. They were both delicious. Service was a bit slow but I understood coz they were packed.

  • 4/5 Jay K. 5 months ago on Google
    Saw this place had over 6k reviews and had high expectations. Appetizers were great. Steak cut and tasted like it was defrosted too fast along with the sides being bland. Maybe I just prefer more seasoning. Waitress disappeared a few times which was annoying. I'll share some pictures of the meals. You'll see the appearance of the appetizers compared to the entree. Love the atmosphere and decor.

  • 4/5 dzamora17 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere! Live music, good cocktails and tasty food. I ordered a thai rice, which was very nice nothing wow, but comforting 👌🏽Big portions we also had panko shrimp and fish, chicken wings and pasta

  • 5/5 Paula Snow Realtor EXP R. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. The food is AMAZING. We had to go back before leaving Cartagena for a 2nd time. They had live music both times we went. The sangria is delicious. I got robalo both times and my husband got the baby beef.

  • 4/5 Matt F. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a great spot to stop for lunch. We had the rump cap steak and it was quite good although a bit under-done for our taste (I’d suggest asking for medium if you usually ask for medium rare). The atmosphere was great and the service was pretty good.

  • 4/5 Mai B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was OK. I’d give it a 3.5 if I could. I had fish and shrimp and I didn’t particularly enjoy it. My partner had the meat plate for two, said that the chicken was ok but the beef was better. We both took home some leftovers and didn’t end up eating it.

  • 5/5 Msdscs 11 months ago on Google
    Really nice ambience and food. I don't know if they always have life music, but when I attended there was a band of salsa paying live. Fantastic, food delicious, service fast, kind and efficient. Really recommend place.

  • 1/5 Erik A. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here on my birthday, my guest and I were disappointed. We ordered our drinks and appetizers, which were delicious. We waited over an hour for our waiter to return so we could place our orders for the main dish, but the waiter never returned. Another waiter noticed and questioned the original waiter about us, the original waiter didn't seem concerned. We decided to pay for the appetizers and leave the restaurant. Poor service!

  • 2/5 Ksawery L. 9 months ago on Google
    Nothing especial, food take little bit more than one hour,red snapper was good , baby beef was ok but not good or great don’t get your hopes up meat lovers (this goes for meat lovers who loves their steak well done) I asked for it to be cooked very well done it came back red I sent it back and some parts came back red not all of it but some so I ate the parts that weren’t red I’d say there was a pretty big portion that was left over but it’s cool we’re chilling THERE piña colada was really good tho , pollo a la plancha was cold and dry,don’t get plátano con queso is served cold don’t think is going to be a very good platano asado , shrimp pasta extremely average, Luke warm when served,waitress was nice!!!

  • 2/5 Roosevelt J. 10 months ago on Google
    The food is good but you wait for a long time and the food is cold. The Red snapper fish can be smaller than most restaurants and they fry the fish too hard so it doesn’t leave you much meat to eat. The manager was not interested in making solution to the cold dry overcooked fish. I ended up paying for food I didn’t eat

  • 4/5 kmartina5 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good, we did end up visiting twice. The second time we visited, part of our order was wrong, but we didn't want to bother sending the dishes back since we were quite hungry. We waited a while to get our bill, and it was not as busy as the first time where the service was better. The menu is quite large and some dishes can be a bit more flavourful. The fried fish was quite flavourful. Good price for 2 people.

  • 5/5 Rahema H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, live performances. Really nice view with the frequent horses + chariots passing by the window 🥰. Staff are very nice and friendly, we really enjoyed our first time dining here and our waitress Andrea was very nice and patient with us as my group only speak English. Went back the following night ☺️.

  • 5/5 Andy T. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, nice portions, good price, fast service, good live local music and nice upstairs area. A little tacky but very worth dining experience. We had the camarones buffalo, shrimp rice and baby beef with sangria and they were all great!

  • 5/5 Lorena Altamar L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente atención. Y una buena carta de comidas.

  • 5/5 Zaray Alejandra Rojas O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 𝐸𝑙 𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑦 𝑙𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑎 𝑚𝑢𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑎 🤤😁 (Original) 𝐸𝑙 𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑦 𝑙𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑎 𝑚𝑢𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑎 🤤😁

  • 4/5 Edwin R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place food can be better (Original) Lindo lugar la comida puede ser mejor

  • 5/5 ismaelmr 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food set with live Cuban music (Original) Comida deliciosa ambientada con musica cubana en vivo

  • 5/5 Eduardo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent atmosphere and attention food 1st (Original) Excelente ambiente y atención comida 1a

  • 5/5 David P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place with excellent food and great attention (Original) Agradable lugar con excelente comida y estupenda atención

  • 4/5 Gabriel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente atención, el sitio lo esperado en la ciudad amurallada, sitio lleno de historia, la comida exquisita, de los mejores sazones que he probado, muy recomendable

  • 5/5 johnny alexander herrera r. 3 years ago on Google
    El mejor pargo rojo y excelente ambiente.

  • 5/5 Alejandro Paz F. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente experiencia, iré siempre....

  • 4/5 jhonaimer lopez C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, good animation and good atmosphere for dinner ... Although it was good, I did not find the food delicious (Original) Bonito lugar, buena animación y buen ambiente para cenar... Aunque estuvo bien, La comida no me pareció deliciosa

  • 5/5 adelina castaneda d. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente atención, comida súper deliciosa.

  • 5/5 Shirley G. 3 years ago on Google
    Una bonita decoración, música en vivo y platos a un precio razonable.

  • 5/5 zsolt n. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, Relatively cheap. The food was delicious.

  • 4/5 Ryan H. 5 years ago on Google
    We went for lunch, and the food was very good. I would recommend this resturant to anyone visiting in the area. Lots of rice, but the flavor was perfect.

  • 4/5 Nolan P. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a solid option in the walled city. Nothing crazy or particularly inventive on the menu, but the prices are extremely fair and the service/ambiance is great.

  • 1/5 Momu 3 years ago on Google
    I just had dinner here. The food was really good. The service was terrible. The waitress physical demeanor was not helpful at all or welcoming, it was like that I was bothering her. Also, I asked to connect to WiFi where the menu resides and she said ‘no’, sorta not business friendly as you need to connect to wifi to see the menu. Not sure if it was because I was not a native Spanish speaker Even the food was great, I will not be returning...rather spend my money where I am welcomed. Edit - Received a response from owner about 'always provide the best service'...certainly not achieving those results, below average service at best.

  • 5/5 Leonard 3 years ago on Google
    Low prices, delicious foods, great service and beautiful people!

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 3 years ago on Google
    Probably my favorite spot in Centro which is very reasonably priced for the food quality. I’ve had steak, chicken dishes, seafood, and soups here and everything has always been great.

  • 5/5 Luis M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very special place to share with family and friends, they have a variety of dishes and very good flavors, recommended. (Original) Un lugar muy especial para compartir con familia y amigos, tienen variedad de platos y muy buenos sabores, recomendado.

  • 3/5 Andrea G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, although the cesar salad was salty (Original) Buena comida, aunque la ensalada cesar estaba salada

  • 5/5 Jose M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente servicio

  • 5/5 Gonzalo Alberto Tolosa G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and delicious food (Original) Buen servicio y su comida deliciosa

  • 5/5 Daniel Acosta P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service I loved (Original) Execelente servicio me encantó

  • 1/5 TATIANA A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I did not like the food (Original) No me gusto la comida

  • 4/5 Marino F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for live music, good cocktails and good food. They can improve in food but I recommend it (Original) Buen lugar para musica en vivo buenos cocteles y la comida es buena. Pueden mejorar en la comida pero en si lo recomiendo

  • 4/5 Pedro G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Live music, very good atmosphere, good Cartagena ceviche and normal prices. (Original) Música en vivo, muy buen ambiente, bueno el ceviche cartagenero y precios normales.

  • 5/5 Aida maria Jiménez O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really liked the attention, their food, the great atmosphere (Original) Me gusto mucho la atención su comida el ambiente genial

  • 5/5 PAOLA H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super place, a good atmosphere and seizing that it was full they always tried to please us !!! Excellent attention and disposition. (Original) Super lugar, un buen ambiente y apresar de que estaba lleno trataron de complacernos siempre!!! Exelente atención y disposición.

  • 5/5 honorio v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place.. (Original) Buen lugar..

  • 4/5 Walter Ulises Amaya L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Familiar and friendly. Comfortable prices (Original) Familiar y agradable. Precios comodos

  • 5/5 Aurora Cecilia Rada B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, comfortable, good prices, personalized attention, kindness. (Original) Excelente servicio, cómodo, buenos precios, atencion personalizada, amabilidad.

  • 5/5 YAN FERNANDO VEGA M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent. (Original) Excelente.

  • 4/5 Emmanuel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food and good service. (Original) Buena comida y buena atención.

  • 4/5 glinis z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good price delicious food excellent serbian (Original) Buen precio delicioso la comida excelente servio

  • 5/5 Cesar C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Luis Fernando Gil M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious (Original) Delicioso


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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