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Maison Carlos: Restaurant Reviews

3010 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
5616596524
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Price range: $31 - $50
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Description: Maison Carlos is a continental restaurant with an emphasis on French and Italian cuisine. Carlos and Lanie Farias opened Maison Carlos in December of 2002. After seven years on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, the couple made the decision to move their establishment a couple miles south to the El Cid neighborhood. They wanted a smaller restaurant with more of a neighborhood vibe. The new space has only eleven tables and is open for dinner only. Carlos is there every night, seating people, taking orders and is very hands on. Being open only for dinner Carlos spends his days shopping for the restaurant, selecting only the freshest ingredients.
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palm beach gardes
1 review
“The best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

Best restaurant I've been to in a while We were meeting friends from Delray and we were coming from Pga so we wanted to meet in the middle. We all decided on WPB and chose Maison Carlos because of the trip advisor reviews. They were spot on. This place was simply wonderful. The owner is very hands on and the rest of the staff did a fantastic job. The food and sesrvice were top notch, and I would highly recommend Maison Carlos to anybody. We will be making the drive from PGA often to visit this dining gem. Thank you Maison Carlos.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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West Palm Beach, Florida
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“Among the Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

We've been to Maison Carlos before. A few years ago, on Valentines Day, one of the most trying days of the year in the restaurant business. Then, as now, the service was flawless, the food sublime, and the experience delightful. Nothing has changed in the past few years. Maison Carlos continues to hold its own against the very best in North Palm Beach County.

Our evening of culinary delights began with complimentary zucchini chips. Freshly made, crispy, and slightly salty. Among our appetizers one standout is the Soufflé de Fromage. Fluffy and delicious. The main course of Truffled Lobster” Mac and Cheese was a surprisingly large portion with good sized chunks of fresh Maine lobster meat and extremely rich mac and cheese with truffles. Almost too rich to eat and certainly too much to finish. The Scallopini di Vitello Picatta and the steak and fries were also well done and worth ordering.

The service at this restaurant is professional, friendly and efficient. The dining room itself is somewhat spare. It is elegant in its own way, but I think could use somewhat more warmth. Maison Carlos is off of the beaten path, on a main North-South road, heavily trafficked and surrounded with nondescript retail establishments. Maison Carlos t is definitely worthwhile finding. You'll have some of the best food this part of Florida has to offer.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Sanford, Maine
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“best meal of my trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

i was in Palm Beach visiting family and we went to their favorite restaurant Maison Carlos. So wonderful. The shrimp pil pil which I had never had was fabulous,. The owner Carlos was so attentive and professional.Everything was delicious, frenched chicken breast with the best morrell sauce,caesar salad and chocolate mousse. I can't say enough. I wish they were in my neighborhood in Maine ,I would be there twice a week.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Hingham, Massachusetts
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“Best Veal Dish”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

It was the best meal that we had that week on vacation in Palm Beach. My wife and I both had veal dishes and we both decided that it was the best veal (tender) we had every had. The vegetables were cooked to perfection

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Boise, Idaho
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Perhaps the best in palm beach county”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012 via mobile

We're pleasantly surprised by this restaurant run in a very pleasant and hands on manner by its owner.the hog snapper special was outstanding as we're the souffle app and the mini sandwiches .the service was outstanding in this small intimate setting.dessert was also iutstanding.we will definitely return to what maybe the best restaurant in palm beach county

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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