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We just had a business meeting at Paul Martin's and the food was great, service was righ on. The burgers & French dip sandwichs with a pile of crispy fries were prefect. They even had the power point...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Humm, I've heard great things about this resturant and was excited to try it out. When I did.. what a let down. First of all, you can not fault them on the decor. It's a very handsome resturant....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I cannot 100% confirm this but both my wife and I got sick after having appetizers here and when I called management they assured me there was no systemic issue and no other complaints. A few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... Thought it would be nice here, but it was just okay. dinner meals looked more like lunch and the drinks were slow - even when the house was only half full.Things not quite right during my meal:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... meh. It was alright. Nothing to write home about, but it definitely wasn't bad, either. We went for a friend's birthday dinner. It was a large party, and we were seated outside on the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a bit pretentious and pricy, but I liked my meal: a Lagunitas pilsner, a small Caesar salad, and a bistro burger. Everything was A-OK, but the burger was exceptional. It came as an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I really like this place but i can't give 5 stars to this place due the inconsistency of their service. I have been several times, I'd noticed that the service is not always up to par with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best in Roseville; cool vibe, small plates are great for the ones who watch their waist line, decent wine list, staff is sort of young dumb...but if you get past their naivetA�, it's all good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this place. Enough to give it 5 stars. The food has always been good (the artichoke used to be WAY better though) and the service has been decent enough in my experience. Not sure why the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, I will say that this resturant ranks in my top three for Roseville. The food is allways top shelf. I cannot say the same about the service. Most of the time, the service is great. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Best service ever! Most amazing food. Definitely in my top 10 for favorite restaurants!
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drove by this restaurant probably a hundred times while living in Roseville and never decided to try it, until my mom's 50th birthday came up. We decided to take her out somewhere in Roseville for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, my wife and I decided to celebrate our 25th anniversary at Paul Martin's. We have been hearing about it and after reading many positive reviews on this site, we booked a reservation on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had it not been for a gift card, I might never have know Paul Martins. Now, I am happy to report that we are good friends. I have enjoyed his company now 3 times, and look forward to the next....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best braised shortribs in the area! Most of the menu items are excellent The service can be slow and the drinks from the bar take a while. The desserts are forgetable. Loved the ambience however.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quiet early evening dinner and WOW!!! Simple and great service. We go out every weekend and must say EVERYTIME we have dinner at PM it has been fantastic!!!! Great service, reasonable bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what people say about chain restaurants, Paul Martin's American Bistro is excellent. From the cozy darkened dining room to the swanky bar, PMAB is right on point. The hostess and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone notice that there are TWO Paul Martin's in Yelp at the same address? Since I already reviewed the other one, this must be its doppelganger. Don't worry, I won't write the review in reverse.Good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend & i went here for valentine's day dinner, and we loved it :)the dinner got off to a bit of a rocky start, thanks to the snobbish hostess. she tried to sit us at one of those tables where...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although nearby, we hadn't visited in a year or so. Went on Valentines day, a real test for any restaurant. Place was packed, as expected. We ordered from the holiday menu, although the standard...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummo... the smoked salmon dip was the best I have in a long time. It was smoky and decadent but not overpowering or super salty. The butternut squash soup with sage was warm, yummy and hit the spot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at PM's almost a dozen times for both lunch and dinner, each experience trending towards 'no stars'. At some point the wheels came off. I have had the Bistro Burger 3 times, and each time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The last 2 times I went there, it just wasn't the same. The food was not as good and neither was the service. I noticed that the brick chicken is prepared differently, too. No longer a large,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice place and great food. There isn't a ton of vareity as far as food goes.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Solid food but....Bringing out my oysters after I finished my entire meal? I'm serious, anyone who knows anything about food should know that oysters DO NOT come after my "bistro burger". You've got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice and 3 stars is a little above my average with dinner being a sad 2 stars and lunch being 3!The only thing that would have pushed it to a solid 3 would have been more veg friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant! Good food and nice ambiance. Their special martinis and cocktails are good too. The menu is small, but there seems to be something for everyone. No kids menu, but my daughter has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try out Paul Martin's based on a co-worker's suggestion. She was right on with the recommendation.First off, the decor is very well done and the overall feel is very chic, yet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my experience at Paul Martin's. My coworkers and I ate lunch here and it was really good. It was my first time eating here and but they had been before. Things that I enjoyed: 1. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I have given this place 3 chances and I still don't get it. Very limited menu. Nothing is different or creative. The Cobb salad was boring, the prime rib was still moo-ing, the halibut was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a hot meal after spending a week camping in the desert and eating ravioli-o's from a can, cold. So perhaps rubberbands would have tasted good as long as they were fresh and hot, and my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Fleming is a really nice guy.... but honestly I could care less who owns the place I'm here for the food. Good thing the food here rocks! I haven't heard from anyone that has received poor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice restaurant with a decent menu and a good wine list... but not necessarily worth the price.I had the cedar-plank salmon which came with potatoes and zucchini. It was good but honestly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say about this place is .. MMM! The food is always fresh and what a great ambiance. Everything that I have ordered was delicious and cooked very well. The short ribs are so tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for my Dad's birthday. Menu is a bit limited. Pricey. The oysters were miniscule. The skirt steak and burger was good. Kids enjoyed the mac'n'cheese, but we were hoping for the same...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i give them only star for the lack of service. here is the story!!!we were greeted and seated within minutes, unfortunately we waited over 10 min for our server....no where in site! servers for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a special occasion. Very good place if you want to celebrate. The drinks are very good and the martinis are strong enough to justify the prices. I had the beef which was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've certainly experienced better. We were disappointed with the service and with the meals.I made a reservation a week ahead for table for 4 at 6 p.m. on a Tuesday night. I specifically requested a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came in for lunch on Sunday afternoon and it was great. We sat on the patio and enjoyed fresh Oysters, great bellini's and mojito's, fresh acme bread, high quality cheeses and meats on the butcher...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, the meal was middle-of-the-road at best and definitely not worth the drive to Roseville. For a place with such high marks, this certainly was a letdown.We started with five oysters or should...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! One of, if not the best in Roseville. Have been here twice, once for lunch the other for dinner.BF had the caesar salad which he thought was great. I had the turkey sandwich which was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic.I took my wife here for her birthday. It was my second time here and I was again impressed.Great food and excellent service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First things first... dear Mr. Fleming, buy a dictionary! You call every place you open a "Bistro" and they are physically the biggest things around. Bistros are small, even Chinese and American ones....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really enjoy this restaurant! the service is great and so is the food and atmosphere. the food and drink menu are not disappointing and i have yet to have a bad meal. Roseville is lucky to have this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place, I worked valet here for a few months but never had the chance to actually dine out here until recently. The place was slammed but Pam, probably one of the best hostesses ever, was able...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic decor, chic, sleek and comfortable. Huge bar, cushy leather seats, wood tables, and lots of wine on display on the wall. Think rich woods and soft lighting. We walked in without a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's like a mix of the OC here with all the "real housewives" wanna bes; and New York because of the "hip" crowd and super hip, posh, and modern decors.Very dimly lite, so if you like extra light to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was great! The husband and I ordered the skirt steak and although I'm a big fan of salt, the arugula on top was just a tad bit too salty! I had to scrape most of it off - but the steak...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Martin has my vote as the best suburban restaurant in the world! Located in a strip of shops and restos in Roseville, CA - I was not expecting Paul Martin to be any where close to being a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yumm. I have to give stars alone for the appetizers and drinks! I had the calamari and the Peach champagne. It's a good thing that I was driving that night because I easily could have consumed a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I joined a few colleagues after work to dine here. What a peasant surprise! The setting and ambiance reminds me a little of Santana Row in the Bay Area, or more closely Summerlin in Las Vegas.For an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rating would have been 4.5 star losing points on the servers. Actual service was great but we just happened to be seated right in front of a "server station" and was subject to personal server side...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were in Roseville the other day and decided to give American Bistro a try. I had never heard of the place however my husband had heard many commercials on the radio informing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously amazing! One of the best restaurants in Roseville now hands down!Went here for the first time Friday night for dinner and the place was packed, after eating here I can see why. Luckily...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here the other day and it was a pleasant surprise. I had the Mushroom Burger. No meat in it because the patty is made of 3 different types of mushrooms. I'm really a meat eater and was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Paul Martin's tonight to celebrate. We had the spinach dip as an appetizer, we each had the french dip for the main course, and then my wife had the creme brulee, while I had the homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a lady the other night for a dinner date and it was on a Wednesday. One of my neighbors is a co-owner and greeted us upon arrival. I feel like this is my place to take any woman for a first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a birthday party with about 10 people on a Saturday night. The place was pretty packed! There is really no waiting area and the bar area was completely full. We stood off to the side...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Martin's blends the comfort of a relaxing restaurant with the ambiance and quality of a first-class experience. The spinach dip was amazing and much more than 2 people could handle. Their infused...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have CADD.Culinary Attention Deficit Disorder.For the past week I have been craving something spicy, booze, a good burger, oysters, and epic mac & cheese.Lucky for me there is a specialist located...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Martin's is the type of resteraunt that you would find in SF or NYC. Honestly one of the best class resteraunts in Roseville and Sacramento area. The food is absolutely delicious! But since word...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. This is hands down the best restaurant in Roseville. My boyfriend took me for a pre-Valentines dinner tonight. This is what a nice restaurant should be. The atmosphere is refine and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had Lunch at Paul Martin's today with my co-workers. We are an eclectic group of people so I was curious to see if everyone liked the place. The decor is very trendy with lots of wine bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were unavailable to attend the opening for Paul Martin's last fall and finally found a free night to give it a try. By way of background, my favorite restaurant is...my home. My wife has a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It takes a lot to get me to go to Roseville. It's not a destination that I seek out, let's put it that way. I don't have any specific beef with the place per se, but it doesn't draw me in with any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was inspired to hit up this restaurant after reading the reviews on Yelp, so I went there for lunch today with a friend. Wow! The whole experience was great. It was nearly impossible to decide...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This area has LONGED for a wonderful eatery such as Paul Martin's .The food is fresh and delicious. Fantastic wine selection, excellent and friendly staff. I will be a frequent customer for a long...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Martin's was a true American Bistro dining experience. I had made reservations for two for Saturday night 4 days in advance, and the earlist time slot they had was 8:45. We showed up about five...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled behind the mega movieplex on Eureka in Roseville, is a new row of faux Mediterranean town homes that appear to be urban dwellings but are actually several trendy new businesses. One of these...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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The menu at Paul Martin's consists of dishes aimed at taking diners back to the American farm with meat raised in a humane and wholesome way, locally sourced organic produce, fish from conscientious...
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