Cafe Madrid

4.7

1616 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 273-0837
Website
http://www.cafemadrid.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Nacho Basurto
Catering
Full service Catering including on or off site food preparation, formal buffet, table service and wine/bar service.

Location
5244 Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117
Area
Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union
Cross Street
2000 East
Parking details
Parking lots on either side of restaurant or parking in front on private road.
Entertainment
Periodic Flamenco dance shows
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Imported Spanish Meats, cured Serrano Ham, Chorizo, & authentic Manchego Cheese
Gambas con Bacon
Shrimp rolled in lean Bacon sautéed in a sizzling Cream sauce
Coles de Bruselas
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Honey Glaze, Balsamic Reduction, Parmesan Cheese 1 toasted Almonds
Calamares Fritos
Crispy fried Calamari, served with Garlic Aioli
Butifarritas con Brevas
Spanish Sausage with Black Mission Fig sauce
Gambas al Ajillo Salsa Roja
Shrimp sautéed in fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, and sweet and smokey Spanish Pepper sauce
Mejillones a la Marinera
Black Mussels sautéed in a traditional Spanish sauce of Garlic, Piquillo and fresh Tomato

Soup or Salad

House Mixta Salad or Crema de Langosta

Entrees

Pollo Marsala
Grilled Chicken Breast in a savory Marsala Wine sauce, with Mushrooms, Onions and served with creamy Mashed Potatoes
Filete de Ternera
Hand-cut aged New York Steak with fresh Chimichurri Sauce served w/ sautéed Spinach and Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Osso Buco Tostado Cento Guisada en su Jugo al Oporto
Classic Osso Buco, slow roasted in a rich Port Wine sauce served with Rosemary Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
Cola de Langosta con Gambas
Atlantic Lobster Tail and Shrimp served with Garlic Butter and Au Gratin Potatoes
Paella Vegetariana
Authentic Spanish Vegetarian Paella filled with Zucchini, Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts
Salmon con Esparragos y Arroz de Azafran
Fresh Blackened Salmon topped with Cilantro Lime Butter and served with Diced Asparagus in Saffron Rice
Pierna de Cordero Guisadaensu Jugo al Oporto
Classic Lamb shank slowly oven-roasted in a rich Port Wine sauce served with Au Gratin Potatoes

Dessert

Lemon Mousse
Chocolate Mousse
Homemade Spanish Flan
New York Style Cheesecake

What 1,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Utah
Romantic
Salt Lake City
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Madrid offers a cozy southern European setting with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the ambiance and extensive wine list. Tapas and entrees, like the "amazing paella," delight patrons. While some recent experiences were mixed, the attentive staff and charming atmosphere consistently impress.

1,616 Reviews

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Jeff
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Fixed price Christmas Eve dinner was easily the worst price to quality dining experience we’ve had. $600 for family of four with a bottle of wine. Some of the food was pretty good, but most was comparable to the kind you get at business conference halls. It was our third and last time there.
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Sean
VIP
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The iberico pork chop was incredible. The dates come on now!!!
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Andrea
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing is more cozy than Cafe Madrid for Christmas brunch. Always highly recommend!
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James
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Took family for daughter’s birthday. Kids have never been to an upscale restaurant before. They were all excited throughout their experience at cafe Madrid. Good food for distinctive palates. Service was good however lacking in punctuality. Had to ask for steak knives and drink refills. I left a generous tip due to dining during the holidays. Price value for food was a bit off. Overall quality time with family. Next time same experience and better value at Olive Garden.
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Marsha
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have come here for the last three years to celebrate birthdays!!
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joe
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly wonderful and authentic Spanish dinning experience. The service was prompt, the wait staff added to ambiance of the evening with their knowledge of the various offerings. We really enjoyed our evening.
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Michele
Salt Lake City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a cozy neighborhood upscale small cafe, with remarkable food from Spain. A favorite for us whether a romantic evening, or just a simple meal out. The have fantastic Tapas!
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JOHN
Tahoe
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first visit and for the price point we won't go back. The chairs we sat on were old and wobbly. My wife pinched her finger between the chair seat and the legs when she grabbed the chair to scoot herself up to the table from the large gap. Service wasn't attentive and the food was over priced. My pork chop was $50. My wife's $45 NY steak was thin and grisley. Horrible quality. The restaurant very dated with a small parking lot.
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Tom
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice to outstanding restaurant - service and food excellent! Prices are quite a bit too high and greater than the value of the service, food, and experience.
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Mark
VIP
Salt Lake City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice time at Cafe Madrid. The food was excellent, the ambiance nice, and Riley was a fantastic server.
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FAQs

Cafe Madrid does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Madrid also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 273-0837.

Cafe Madrid is rated 4.7 stars by 1616 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5244 Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
2000 East
Area
Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lots on either side of restaurant or parking in front on private road.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nacho Basurto
Entertainment
Periodic Flamenco dance shows
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cafemadrid.net/
Phone number
(801) 273-0837
Catering
Full service Catering including on or off site food preparation, formal buffet, table service and wine/bar service.

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Cafe Madrid

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Tapas

Plato de Queso Manchego, Chorizo, y Jamón Serrano

Gambas con Bacon

Coles de Bruselas

Calamares Fritos

Butifarritas con Brevas

Gambas al Ajillo Salsa Roja

Mejillones a la Marinera

Soup or Salad

House Mixta Salad or Crema de Langosta

Entrees

Pollo Marsala

Filete de Ternera

Osso Buco Tostado Cento Guisada en su Jugo al Oporto

Cola de Langosta con Gambas

Paella Vegetariana

Salmon con Esparragos y Arroz de Azafran

Pierna de Cordero Guisadaensu Jugo al Oporto

Dessert

Lemon Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Homemade Spanish Flan

New York Style Cheesecake

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Madrid offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Madrid restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Madrid currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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