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    Marino's Seafood

    3.9 (182 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Fish & Chips
    Closed Closed
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MARINO'S SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Hush puppies and fish!
    George B.

    I finally after so many years of driving by stopped in with my mother to get lunch! And it felt like we had took a step back in time. With the cool ordering system your order was delivered through a microphone and the people prepared it in the back! We got the platter for 10.25. Which included the fish and chips and hush puppies and a drink! Very tasty. The place was clean and really laid out nice. They had a full house!!

    Give me a sign
    Bob S.

    The fish and chips platter was really good. I would dare say the hush puppies were excellent. The service was quick and the prices were extremely reasonable.

    Brent W.

    This is my second time here. First off, the service is great. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. The young man working, even came around to the table to make sure everything was good and to see if I needed anything. To be honest, it didn't initially appear that kind of restaurant. Pleasantly surprised. On Saturday they have an all you can eat special, so I lucked out and tried it. It included fish, chips, hush puppies, slaw and a drink. The slaw and fries were so good. The hush puppies weren't my favorite. They were a little too sweet for me. The fish was good. Overall it was a good deal. Did I mention the service? They came around with fresh extras. You didn't even have to get up from the table to get seconds. The place was busy, so it seems to be popular.

    Crab Cake Platter
    LJ W.

    It is with great regret that I have to remove a star from Marino's. Marino's fries would probably hold a spot in my top 10 fries in the city. HOWEVER, when I went today, they changed the fries they used. They are much smaller than before and are not nearly as good either. I hope this is a temporary thing, because if not, I will probably come here less often. I ordered the Crab Cake platter today, because it was on special. I wasn't overly impressed. Once you have had crab cakes in Maryland, it is hard to be pleased elsewhere. So, along with the change in fries, my experience was not the best. If I do decide to return, I will ask about the fries before purchasing them. Customer Service 1-5=4. Crab Cakes 1-5=3. Fries 1-5=3. Tartar Sauce 1-5=5!

    Two piece fish.
    John B.

    Very nostalgic fish place. It was Arthur Treachers in an old Arthur Treachers shop. Everything was fresh and hot. The cole slaw was very good. They make it onsite. I liked the hush puppies. They were fresh and sweet. The tartar sauce was a little different from what I'm used to, but still good. They have an "all you can eat" including fish, chips, hush puppies, Cole slaw, and soft drink on Saturdays. I'll bet they pack the joint for that offering. I will be going back at some point for that!!!

    Fish Sandwich Platter
    Tommy M.

    This was my first time coming here, it's a great Friday spot for Lent if you are someone who participates. The Fish sandwich had a nice crunch on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. It came out fresh and hot just like the fries and Hush Puppies. The macaroni salad was very tasty. The people working are very friendly and very good at getting your food out at a pretty good pace. The outside and the area are a little bit of a dive but I am not one to stay away from dives, I think they have the best food. But, when I went inside the place was very up to date, clean, and very on brand with a fish place. It did not smell like fish inside, and there were plenty of people eating inside so you know it must be a popular spot with people in town. I would highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try if you haven't already!

    2 piece fish dinner
    Anthony T.

    My first time in Columbus and I drove by this place and the signage caught my eye. Very old school and it looked like a staple in the community. I didn't know if I would get a chance to try them out but I did. I had some time to kill before heading to the airport so I dropped in. The customer service was good the food comes out fast and was fresh. They had all the condiments you needed from malt vinegar to tater and cocktail sauce and of course ketchup. Consistent traffic coming through and plenty of places to sit down and eat if you have the time. I would come back.

    Fish and chips with a side of Cole slaw
    Ben J.

    Tried Marino's for lunch to try their fish and chips. Two fish, 2 hush puppies, and chips for just under $10. I'm not a hush puppies guy but these were tasty. The chips were wedges and ok too. The two fish pieces were nicely fried but I got the feeling it was pollock fish and not a nice firm piece of cod. But with a little tartar sauce, I was good. There's other seafood to try but I test every restaurant first with their most basic dish, this time fried fish filets. The combos are priced very well so it was no surprise that the restaurant had a packed lunch crowd. Of course I'm spoiled by the fish and chips place I had in a neighborhood place in London, England. Two huge pieces of cod there. Maybe not fair to compare real fish and chips to any place in the States.

    John B.

    It's a throwback of the old Arthur treacher's fish and chips it's really a nostalgic thing for me however I found out on Saturdays they do all you can eat fish but just go check it out have a good time the hush puppies are probably the best but the fries and everything is just like old Arthur treacher's fish and chips. Don't get the crab cakes they are not good at all . Service is with a smile. Ambiance is the same as the old Arthur treachers

    Fish and chips platter with mac salad
    Wing T.

    I first went to Marino's when I was in college and living just around the corner on Chambers. It taste the same as I remembered, I feel it's the best fish n chips spot in the city. You have to eat it fresh I have never gotten it for take out. Its like Cane's for me if you don't eat it fresh the quality of it just drops off a cliff IMO. I don't think this has anything to do with them but just the nature of fried food. Maybe if you throw it in a air fryer when you get home but forget all that. Get the real experience eat it there. Get all the tarter sauce you can ever want to go with that crispy delicious fish. They have tarter sauce, ketchup and cocktail sauce in pumps. You can just pump out as much as you need. I like the fries not sure what kind they use, never really seen that kind of shape before at other restaurants that serve fries. My only complaint is the mac salad wasn't for me. Maybe I should have went with the cole slaw, in general I'm not a big of cole slaw either. The only mac salads I like are from the Hawiian BBQ spots. Will try the cole slaw next time. I don't remember if I have tried it in the past. But that isn't the star of the show and if I don't recall it even if i did try it probably wasn't something I would write home about. Service is fine they take your order you food comes out fast. Dinning room has a very old school vibe since the place has been opened for a long time. I am very glad Marino's is back opened. I didn't get a chance to go before they closed but I made sure to go today and support. Hope to see them around for many more years.

    Seafood platter
    Robert Z.

    So I always read how Marino's is a Columbus staple and its been on my list for quite some time. I finally hunkered down to try it and I definitely waited too long! Its a very unassuming shop, decked out like a little time capsule and probably very easy to miss. However the food was excellent and affordable! I got the seafood platter and a side of fried oysters, cause why not? The fish was so crisp and light and it held up to a trip back home too. The fries and oysters were also quite nice. The scallops and shrimp were ok but again, for the price it was great! Even though I only had fried foods, nothing felt greasy and I basically ate my weight in food. If you're craving fried seafood of any sort, Marino's is a high recommendation!

    My favorite place to get fish and chips! Affordable and a step back in time!

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    The fish was nice, and the staff went out of their way to take care of the kids. We like to go early in the afternoon before the rush.

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    Every thing you can expect of a five star restaurant clean quality food and service want to go restaurant soon

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    Quick, fast, good, affordable. Warmed up very well in the air fryer. Will definitely return anytime im in that area!!!

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    Ask the Community - Marino's Seafood

    Is this restaurant still in business ? Saw on google that it is permanently closed.

    Closed for good, they retired. But Arthur Treacher's is going in there soon.

    What is the address?

    1216 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212

    Anyone know what's going on with Marino's tonight (Friday, Dec 28, '18)? We were craving fish, but it was deserted...dark, no cars. :(

    Not sure as they were open today 2/26/21

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