Restaurante Lindamar — Restaurant in San Pedro Sula

I recently returned to Honduras after 13 years, and one of my favorite restaurants from that time was Linda Mar. I was delighted to find that the restaurant was still in operation and decided to visit after all these years. However, I was surprised to discover that the service had changed dramatically. The security guard was polite, but unfortunately, the waitstaff was not. From the moment I entered, the male waiter looked at me as if I were an oddity, making me feel discriminated against. I waited about 10-15 minutes to be seated.

I ordered the Linda Mar soup for three people, and when they asked if I wanted a salad, I said “Yes.” However, they only brought two salads, making it seem like my 8-year-old daughter didn't exist. I ended up giving my salad to her and requested another. The same issue occurred with the water.

After finishing my meal, I asked for the bill and noticed they had automatically included a tip. I crossed out the tip, marking it as 0, and left a $10 tip in cash for the waiter. When the check came back, I noticed the waiter had an odd expression, so I paid close attention to the bill. To my surprise, I was still charged the tip, even after I had marked it down to 0, because I was tipping in cash.

I asked for the tip to be removed, and the lady explained that the service charge was applied because I signed the bill. I clarified that I had crossed out the tip because I intended to pay in cash. Eventually, she returned the $10 to me. It's disheartening to see that their service has declined to the point where I felt...

Definitely one of the best places in town for seafood. However, it is quite expensive… I would even venture to say unreasonably so. Although the quality of the food, the service, and the location are all good… none of the above are exceptional. What you’re paying for here is consistency, and a name. They could improve the menu with a wider range of offerings, or improve the interior design of the dining areas to be more comfortable/aesthetically pleasing… either change would make the high prices...

Dudé un poco porque me habían dado mala referencia de este restaurante, pues un amigo fue y se intoxicó con una sopa de allí y le salió caro el hospital me contó... pero decidí probar y crear mi propia experiencia supuse que había sido “mala suerte” de mi amigo. Pedimos sopa de caracol, y chuleta encebollada. La sopa estaba rica, buen tamaño, pero no cumplió con las expectativas que tenía de un restaurante famoso de mariscos, no se le sentía nada de la leche de coco, y definitivamente he probado mejores. La chuleta estaba rica. Eso si… EL PAN DE LA ENTRADA TENÍA MOHO y me enteré en el último bocado. Puse la queja y se hicieron los locos, les dije que si me enfermaba les llevaría el bill de los gastos médicos. El moho era verde con sus esporas como grisáceas, me dio tanto asco, que dudé en quedarme y desde ya me arruinó la felicidad con la que entré. Inmediatamente llegó la comida y la probamos y bueno… MEH. Me mandaron tajadas fritas (quemadas) por el “inconveniente”. ¿Que si regresaría? Definitivamente que no. Revisen sus panes, no vaya ser que corran con mi misma...