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    Mara

    4.2 (182 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dessert
    Karisa L.

    Had a fantastic girls birthday brunch at Mara! Very elegant and great vibe for a couple or the girls! Our server was amazing. There are some beverages included in the buffet price drip coffee and juice, which is great because the buffet is expensive $65 but I will admit the quality matches the price. They had a filet carving station, many options plus a dessert bar. Food was flavorful and fresh. My favorites were the filet and then the hummus and pita bread! Due to price this to me is more special occasion but I loved it!

    Tiana D.

    Afternoon Tea Review! Overall a lovely experience. Some areas for improvement. Making a reservation was easy online. It is a prepaid reservation. I appreciated that gratuity was included. When you arrive, after checking in with the host stand, you wait in the lounge and then are escorted to your seat after 11:30. I found this odd. The space is of course lovely. The dining room is large, and it felt like we had some privacy despite it being a sold out full room. The experience starts with a sparkling tea, which was SO delicious. We were offered a cocktail right away. It felt like immediate upselling, which I didn't love, but our server was lovely and we felt very taken care of the entire time. The tea selection was great. I appreciated the in depth description of each one. The peppermint was excellent! Most of the food was incredible! Some of the sandwiches felt a little dry/stale. But I really loved and appreciated the variety. It felt like a good value. The pastries were the winners here. My favorite was the chocolate mousse and the blueberry tart.

    TEMPURA CALAMARI
    Sam B.

    We made reservations for Mara but upon arriving, we decided to eat at the bar instead. Overall, the experience was 10/10! The wait staff were very knowledgeable, the vibes were top notch, and the food was spectacular. Our favorites were the fried walleye sliders, chicken wings, and squash ravioli. Do yourself a favor and do NOT skip the squash ravioli!! It was hot and packed with buttery squash flavor. I would skip the tempura calamari and za'atar fries next time. I've had better fried calamari and the fries were a bit too heavy on the za'atar spice IMO. Overall, I can't wait to visit Mara again and I highly recommend!!

    Kabob
    Tiffanie S.

    The hummus was delicious but the seasoning on the pita was very burnt giving it a bitter taste. The bucatini was delicious and I would order it again. The kabob and rice was the best thing we ordered with authentic middle eastern flavors. We chose this restaurant for our anniversary "day date." We shared this information with the restaurant hoping we'd possibly be placed in a nice, quiet corner in the restaurant. Although the restaurant was nearly empty, we were placed next to a loud businessman on a zoom call at his table and a photo shoot at the bar. It was a great place, bad timing I guess. The restaurant manager did come up to us before we left and congratulated us, and even apologized for the traffic in the bar. She made up for the madness by sending us away with a celebratory dessert. Kudos to the manager for owning up and for her professionalism.

    Lamb
    Kelly M.

    Found this spot thanks to a reel on instagram and boy am I glad I did. A friend and I went here on a Friday night. We were greeted by name by our server who was top tier the entire night. Attentive, kind, so knowledgeable. He helped us with wine and offered a sommelier if we needed one. I ordered the lamb and it was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked and the sauce with it was bright and unique in the best way possible. Inside the vibe was a little dark and moody- not too dark though! It was gorgeous inside the restaurant and we loved every moment of the experience.

    Mortadella Tartine
    Madison Z.

    My friends and I celebrated our friend's birthday here. This was the only place in the North Loop we could get a reservation for 5 people on a Friday night. We ordered somewhat family style but kind of grouped up and split things with one other friend. Our server was attentive but we didn't enjoy the chef telling us how we should eat our meal coursing wise. It all ended up working out fine, just annoying. Receiving the complimentary bread was a nice perk we weren't expecting and tided us over until all the food arrived. We were impressed with the presentation of the carving of the tomahawk steak tableside. Real life salt bae! All of our food was delicious but nothing stood out as a must get. The atmosphere was upscale and cozy, but since it's attached to the Four Seasons the dress code is a bit over the place. None of us felt the need to return, but glad to check this off our list!

    Grilled octopus
    Phet P.

    The highlight of the evening was not just the delectable food, but the exceptional service that made me feel like a valued guest. It's clear that Mara Restaurant prioritizes training its staff to provide outstanding service, and it shows in every interaction. There's a lounge, a bar section, and a dining area near the fireplace. You can't miss out on a good spot no matter where you choose to sit. If you're looking for a dining experience where you are treated with care and attention, Mara should be at the top of your list. The combination of delicious food and amazing service creates a memorable experience that I can't wait to repeat. Highly recommend!

    Calamari
    Joel Jr. M.

    It was really surprising how slow the service was when we were only 1 of 4 tables in the bar area. That is a shame as the calamari was very tasty and the drinks were very well made. It is a beautiful restaurant but one that I would only visit during my stay at the 4 seasons

    Breakfast sandwich with Texas toast, breakfast potatoes
    Leslie C.

    I really enjoy going to eat at Mara, both for breakfast and dinner. They infuse Mediterranean flavors into classic dishes in some really inventive ways. Some highlights for breakfast include the Sorghum Pancakes which are super light and not too sweet. Honestly some of the best pancakes I've ever had. My husband also really enjoyed his breakfast sandwich with shawarma instead of the classic bacon/sausage. The Mara omelette is another great option and they have great crispy potatoes. For dinner their calamari is very good and don't sleep on the roasted veggies, they make some great accompanying sauces that you will want to mop up. Service is typically very good with servers checking in on you but are otherwise unobtrusive. I enjoy the design of the restaurant with a smaller bar in front and a larger dining room with private rooms available as well. There is lots of plush seating and gold jewel toned hues.

    Gina A.

    Mara was phenomenal. The decor was clearly Art Deco inspired. Our waiter was incredibly helpful and diligent. All the food was incredible. I started with the Burata and had the lobster risotto as my main course. It was filled with giant chunks of lobster meat. I also ordered the asparagus which was a really nice and balanced with the risotto. minneapolis was very inexpensive. The word on the street is that Mara is as close to a Michelin starred restaurant you get here.

    Redfish and mocktail
    Mariam R.

    Had such an incredible and unique dinner experience at Mara! We were celebrating the December birthdays in my friend group - mine included ! Definitely a great place for a girl's night out. Let's start with parking, because that always stresses me out. We had an 8:15pm reservation for a Friday and downtown was absolutely packed. I didn't feel comfortable parking too far so I ended up circling for about 10 mins before finding a spot a couple blocks away. Phew ! Keep this in mind when dining here - it's in a busy area ! They do offer valet, but I didn't ask the price. It did take us a while to be seated. 10 mins. The waiting area is beautiful - the whole restaurant has an elevated vibe with deep maroon curtains and beautiful upholstered seating. Dinner was amazing - I absolutely loved the mocktails. I got the Metropolitan which had a cranberry flavor. They have a menu that shows Halal options of menu items that don't have pork or alcohol. The waiter was also very careful to explain that the menu items that do have alcohol cook out, but wanted to ensure I wouldn't order something I can't have. I appreciated this! We got potatoes and hummus as an appetizer. I really loved the crispy potatoes ! The potatoes and aioli at the bottom was so delicious. Perfectly salted too. I didn't think the hummus was more unique than other hummus I have tried. The crunchy fried beans on top were a nice touch. I loved the fluffy naan it came with. I ordered the Redfish. It was absolutely divine. Lots of flavors going on and I loved the beurre Blanc sauce used. The onions on top were caramelized nicely. I tried my friend's Chermoula Spiced Chicken which was very delicious too! Also tried the bucatini with lobster. I wasn't a big fan of the bucatini but It's personal preference because I don't really like red sauce much unless it's in pizza or a lasagna. We got the olive oil cake for dessert. It was good, but not what I was expecting. It had a custard on top, very thin layer of cake, and chocolate surrounding it. It was good but probably wouldn't get it again. I was a little surprised they didn't offer a birthday treat or even just a candle on the dessert. Especially since we were celebrating two birthdays. On that note, I did love how the staff gave us a spot right near the fireplace and made room on the counter next to us to put all our gifts! It does cost $8 a slice to cut a cake at the restaurant, so we didn't go that route. But keep that in mind if you're planning on bringing cake. They did bring out complimentary macaroons at the end of the night, which were a nice touch. I would definitely come here again and want to bring my husband for a date night.

    Lamb
    Tierra SheReviewz Z.

    I've been here twice for dinner and the hummus steals the show every time. Great wine selection and service both times, very attentive. Amazing ambiance with the dim lights and pop of red with the open kitchen in the background. It gives date night. Some of the dishes weren't my favorite like the mushroom soup. But the chicken was cooked perfectly and the lamb is tasty! My only con is the sesame seed bread must be removed from the menu, but overall a good vibe and a cute spot!

    Chicken
    Sam T.

    Wow!!! This place blew me away. We walked in on Sunday for dinner and got in without trouble. Big restaurant in the hotel so could see needing reservations if coming on the weekend evenings. We had great service, lucky enough the Sommelier was our server as well so she helped us on both food options and wine. We started with the seasonal tomato hummus which was incredible. Flavor was great but texture was amazing, smooth and creamy. The warm fresh pita topped it off! For dinner I had the agnolotti pasta which was in a butter sauce with sweet corn, piquillo peppers and garlic breadcrumbs. I can't even explain how amazing all the flavors went together between the sweet, salty and savory. The chicken was also phenomenal with the glaze on top. We split the potatoes as a side and this was the only thing we didn't love. The sauce is on the bottom so you have to kind of dig for it so potatoes seemed dry. Would skip this next time unless the dish changes. Overall was super impressed with the service, food and restaurant vibe in general. Highly recommend!

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    The hotel offers valet parking for the restaurant (for a fee). Otherwise, there is street parking within the next few blocks. I don't believe the Four Seasons offers self-parking on site.

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