What People Are Saying About Mambu

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The creative decor is a perfect match for the exciting, globe-trotting cuisine and playful dessert selection.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/26/09

Excellent Everything

by alicesmooth at Citysearch

We simply loved the atmosphere, service , food, drink and the warm feel of the old house.We will go back and back to enjoy the flavors and service of sweet and intelligent people who waited on us. Enjoyed it very much.

  • Pros: Best salmon ever, great service, wonderful dessert!
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/27/09

best salad ever

by NickyJo at Citysearch

Loved the food! I'm not a big salad person, but the waiter recommended the salads to a friend and I, and both of us loved em! (Friend not a salad person either). She doesn't like hummus either, but she liked Mambu's. Great outdoor seating, great location, great food, great service!

  • Pros: best salad I've ever had
  • Cons: ?
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/22/09

Sorry to say

by thepinkplum at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I went to eat at Mambu recently, and sadly it was a terrible experience. We went on a Tuesday night, so its was not busy at all. Our waiter would leave for large chunks of time and not even bother to check on us. It took us almost 30 minutes to track him down and give him our food order. By the time he brought our food, which was over an hour into our time there, we were totally out of water - which he never refilled the entire time we were eating (even after multiple requests). My boyfriends paella was ridiculously soupy, and the rice even tasted like spoiled seafood. My chicken dish was supposed to be that sweet/hearty type dish with chicken, figs and dates. Somehow the cook thought it would be a good idea to toss in some random big green olives - which did not fit in the dish in any way.

We had never eaten at Mambu before, and were really excited about trying a new place. Unfortunately we were grossly disappointed and felt like it was a total waste of $60. We won't be back.

PS - I hate writing terrible reviews, and actually this is my first. I just value honest opinions and look to reviews often for advice. I am just hoping no one else has as bad of an experience as we did.

Happy eating!

  • Pros: Cute decor
  • Cons: Slow service, strange food

The Details on Mambu

Parking:

Don't overlook the hidden 18-space lot behind the restaurant.

Where to Sit:

Try the seashell shaped booths at tables 25 (seats four), 53 or 54 (seats six). They are peach-colored and very Vegas.

Know Before You Go:

Check out the "wines you should be drinking" for the chefs' picks.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Fireplace, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim, Eclectic & International, Mediterranean

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