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    Mari's Kitchen

    4.2 (307 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Crab Melt
    James G.

    I really enjoyed this restaurant. It is in the old part of the town and looks out on the historic bridge. The place is quaint. The waiter was very freindly and kept making sure that our waters were refilled. He recommended the special which was a crab melt. It was delicious. My partner had the pork schnitzel and he said it was very good!

    Meatball soup. Quite oily.
    Monica F.

    Hubby and I are in Florence for a couple days to celebrate our anniversary. We had a lazy day today and wanted to check out the downtown area. When we got hungry, we decided on Mari's Kitchen. Husband had perused the menu ahead of time (as we often do) and their website advertised a Hungarian goulash, which is kind of why had decided on this place (hubby is Hungarian and loves to find dishes that remind him of the flavors his grandmother cooked when he was a child). We were greeted warmly upon walking in and we opted to sit outside as the weather was lovely. We could not locate the goulash on their printed menu and were disappointed when we inquired about it and were told it was no longer being offered. Darn. Hubby and I both chose the chicken marsala instead. Our server, who was terrific, brought our salads (included with the meal) first. They are small and were comprised solely of spring mix, red onion, diced tomato, and some Parmesan on top. The ingredients were fresh, though, and it's probably a good thing that they weren't any bigger as I would have filled up on that before my meal arrived. Our marsala dishes arrived piping hot. A delicious chicken breast, pounded thin, sat atop mashed potatoes and were smothered in a delicious marsala sauce. While the marsala was wonderful, the potatoes really shined through as the star of the dish. There was a flavor about them, almost like a tang, that we thought may have been a dash of lemon juice. Unexpected in mashed potatoes but it really elevated the potatoes and paired very well with the savory flavors of the chicken and sauce. Chicken was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. My husband commented that he believes this is the best marsala dish he's ever had. My one and only complaint, which is really quite minimal, is that I would have appreciated a vegetable of some sort (aside from the mushrooms in the sauce - I'm thinking along the lines of green beans, broccolini, asparagus, etc) to accompany the chicken. I would have preferred this over the salad. I decided toward the end of our meal that I wanted to try the meatball soup as it was spoken of highly here on Yelp, so I ordered a portion to go. I sampled a bit of it when I got back to our hotel. My first impression is that it was very oily. The portion I received was basically two chunks of celery, one coin of carrot, and perhaps 5 mini meatballs in broth. Decent flavor but a bit underwhelming. Service throughout was attentive, personable, and accommodating. We were disappointed that the dish we came for was no longer offered, but the marsala made up for it. If we lived here locally, this would definitely be a place we would return to.

    I feel bad leaving a negative review because the staff was genuinely so kind and attentive but the food was just bad. I ordered a steak medium rare and it was basically raw. It came with mashed potatoes which were horrific to put it kindly. Maybe they have a Romanian take on them that I can't appreciate but I find it hard to call these mashed potatoes. I also ordered a side of fries that were the worst fries I've ever had in my life, limp and pathetic which is basically how I feel after eating them. Maybe other things on the menu are better but I would tread cautiously.

    Crab Melt
    Dave B.

    This was our 2nd choice restaurant for dinner & now we know why:/ The staff were friendly. We ordered the Gorgonzola Burger with fries & the Crab Melt also with fries. Like previous Yelpers, the fries were partially cooked, undercooked, & overcooked- all in a single frie:/ The burger was good. The crab melt was lacking in crab (but what was present was tasty). The bread it sat on had very crunchy edges & almost a squishy center:/

    Thin and dry fish and chips and frozen French fries, and no included Cole slaw or salad.  $24??
    Retired On The Oregon C.

    I'm pretty disappointed in Mari's after last night. We've previously had great brunch meals there (which they now don't offer?). I hate dissing a local restaurant, but they missed the mark last night. I ordered halibut fish and chips ($24) and they were expecting them to at least be as good as the best on the coast: Luna Sea. Not even close. First, it didn't even come with cole slaw? I ordered a side salad which was extra. But worse was the quality of the fish and chips. The halibut (3 medium size pieces) was thin, hard, and very dry, definitely overcooked. It really tasted frozen and not fresh. I've had better Gortons frozen fish fillets. Seriously. Inexcusable. Has the or chef ever been to Luna Sea or Drift Inn and had their fresh fish and chips? Even the tartar sauce tasted like it was out of a jar. Blah. The French fries were absolutely frozen without any doubt. Half of them were petrified and inedible. Hard as rocks. Service was mediocre. She never came by after our meals were served to see how everything was. Again, that's pretty basic. I will never go back after this experience. We live here in Florence but there are better places to drop our $107 dollars for 2.

    Scallop appetizer
    Ilona S.

    I stopped in with a friend for a late lunch. Service was slow, we waited more than half an hour for our food to arrive. I have been here before but couldn't quite remember. Now I do, by their pathetic fries. DO NOT order the fries!!! Undercooked to being almost raw, so the waiter brought us another portion but this portion was a third undercooked, a third overcooked and a third "just right". Oh well, we will eat it. I ordered a cheeseburger after being told the meat is local and the patty is handpressed. I ordered medium-done. Unfortunately the patty was done well, not warm in the middle but hot and fully cooked. And the cheese was a mere sprinkle of shredded cheese over the burger patty. Doesn't quite qualify as a cheeseburger in my book. My friend had an excellent portobello burger so I am giving them 3 instead of 2 stars..... sadly so.

    Tri-Tip Sandwich
    Chrystal F.

    This is our second trip here. Breakfast was stellar, highly recommend the schnitzel. Tri Trip sandwich - Served open face. OMG. So good. Just eat it!! Just...go...eat..it. Service was outstanding. Tiny and busy but worth the wait.

    Pork Schnitzel w/bacon, meatball soup

    Location was great and friendly staff. The aroma of garlic was fantastic! Food was good and felt it was freshly made. We ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and, shrimp/crab burger, clam chowder, pork schnitzel w/bacon, and fish and chips. All great especially for picky eaters in my party--there was something for everyone.

    Hungarian Beef Goulash with cornbread
    William H.

    Came to Mari's because it was highly recommended, but seriously, how does a Romanian-based restaurant survive in a place like this? The answer is, it does. After trying all the seafood on the waterfront and not finding what we were looking, for we tried Mari's and it did not disappoint. We got the Romanian goulash and meatballs and meatball soup and it was crazy good This a a rare instance where you will find authentic food not where you expect it. Do not miss on the opportunity

    OVER salted chowder.
    Traci H.

    Absolutely not. No. We willingly ordered menu items with eggs, knowing there was an up-charge. I willingly ordered a waffle with my omelet knowing there was a $3 up-charge. My husband & daughter both ordered clam Chowder with their sandwiches knowing there would be an up-charge. Huge mistakes on our part. We were willing to pay extra for all of those things and it turned out they were all awful. Ironic, isn't it? My waffle was cold. The butter didn't even melt. It was dry & I'm guessing a store bought frozen waffle. It had to have been. They give you your syrup in a to-go syrup. Restaurants don't do that! She gave me only 1. The clam chowder was cold and so salty it couldn't be eaten. It was left in the bowl. I'll say that again. So salty. It's bad. I ordered the meat omelet without sausage. The egg was paper thin. So thin that it looked odd. I can't even call it an omelet. My entire plate was wet from grease. Sausage was in the omelet, but there was an attempt to remove it by the cook. They failed that attempt. The cheese was pre-gratted cheese, and you know that it doesn't melt because they coat it in corn starch at the factory so it doesn't clump. It was not the thick grated cheese either, but rather it was the thin grated cheese. It did not melt. YOU CAN'T USE THAT ON AN OMELET! The ham was lunch meat, not diced ham. My hashbrowns were dehydrated, which can be fine, but I don't think the cook hydrated them before frying them in oil. Too crunchy to eat. I couldn't eat them. The only good thing I ate was the strawberry they used as garnish. 1 strawberry & 1 piece of melon. I didn't eat the melon, so it might have been good. We'll never know. They charge 3% for using your credit card. Who does that in 2025? That was shocking, as I didn't see it posted. I felt like this might have been the most expensive, worst food I've ever had served to me. Absolutely not good to me. The waitress was very nice, but I knew she knew how bad the food was. What waitress sees a full bowl of chowder on one plate, and half an omelet & most of the hashbrowns on another, and doesn't ask if we want a to-go box? She probably has people leave their entire plates full all day long. That's a bad sign. She also didn't check on us. It must be hard to be nice and have this kind of good served. My daughter did say the burger tasted fine, so there's that. Fine. I will never eat at Mari's again. My photos tell the story.

    Flat iron steak, garnished with crab meat and shrimp also fish and chips and also clam chowder
    William M.

    Great food! I had the special and I never had a better flat iron steak. It was done perfectly rare. The crab and shrimp on top were over the top. My bride had fish n chips and loved them. The clam chowder was also great. Instantly welcomed by the bartender/waiter and seated. Order placed and hot food served in a reasonable time. Awesome pictures and decor.

    Drinks were great!

    Our server was the best! I wanted to take her home!! The food was so fresh and wonderful! I highly recommend this place!

    Schnitzel
    Darci K.

    This is one of those experiences that you wish you didn't have, and that someone gave you fair warning. I'm going to that someone for you. Don't waste your money or time at this restaurant, because it's a sure guaranteed disappointment on all fronts. Initially I had read such great reviews about their food, etc., it was looking forward to a scrumptious breakfast. We weren't greeted when we walked into the restaurant, and it was unclear if we were supposed to wait for a seating, hostess in the crowded space, or seat ourselves. Someone yelled at us from another part of the restaurant, which sounded like we should seat ourselves, but then a man appeared and seated us at a dirty table. He mumbled something about bringing menus when he had a chance, but he didn't know when that was going to be. Eventually, menus appeared, as did a half filled glass of water for each of us. The water was warm, and there wasn't any ice in the glass. We perused the menu, and try to check out what other patrons were being served to see if anything had caught our eye. The man walked by again, and said he would come back whenever he had time. So far, they are at strike two. A woman appeared, and took her order, but she clearly did not want to be bothered. We ordered one hot chocolate, and our breakfast items. The hot chocolate arrived, and the mug was filled 3/4 of the way, and looked and tasted like it was a packet of hot chocolate that you would buy at the grocery store, and they added hot tap water. It absolutely was not drinkable. We ordered the smoked salmon on a toasted bagel, and it probably was the worst tasting salmon I've ever had. I've eaten, smoked salmon, literally my entire life, and I'm not certain where they found this fish at, nor where it was smoked, but it wasn't edible. Not to mention the way the food was literally thrown on a plate, it look like something that anyone could've put together quickly in their own kitchen. Even the onions that were on top of the bagel were poorly cut. Just not restaurant quality whatsoever. The schnitzel, which I've never had served over bread, was served over a toasted croissant with some type of gravy. The gravy was barely warm, and the schnitzel definitely tasted like it had been sitting around for a while. I'm still perplexed as to why it would've been served on top of a close to burnt croissant. We both struggled to share it, and it wasn't much more edible than the lox and bagel. The service was nonexistent, and the attitudes of what clearly is a couple that own this restaurant, are indicative of people that have no clue as to how to run a restaurant, how food should be prepared and served, and their general attitude doesn't belong in a restaurant. Let's not forget how over priced the food was. Avoid the cluster, and dine elsewhere!

    Fries that are not really cooked or so cooked there's not potatoe in the middle.

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    Great service, excellent fresh food and friendly atmosphere. I had the pork schnitzel and the wife had shrimp and crab burger.

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    Excellent chicken Marsala. Great staff and delicious European dishes as well as halibut and other coastal specialties.

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    The food was fabulous. Service was outstanding. Next door wouldn't/couldn't sit us. We came here and it was so much better!!

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    By far the best food on the coast. The chicken Marsala is unlike anything I've had before.

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    Have been to Mari's several times. The specials are always the best dishes and the service is always impeccable.

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    Great place for breakfast. We ate outside in the sun and it was great! Really good service, really good food.

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    Amazing food and service. Large menu and portions. Prices are on point. One of our favorite places.

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    First time here, and I found some really good food…read more Yes, that is cheese grilled into the bun. I got the braisedwich with stewed beef pickled onions, cheese and lemon aioli. This thing was delicious. For hubby, got the barbecue pork sando. I tried it before he got home and can tell you it was delicious as well. Then I put it back together so it would look like l'd never touched it. Yes, that's what you have to put up with if you're married to me. Oh, before I went in, I learned that everything here is gluten free. So before I got there, I knew I wouldn't get the pasta. But then I forgot about it had a sandwich and never even thought about the fact that it was gluten-free bread. That really says something. For dessert, we had some nectarine strawberry custard. Seasonal and just so yummy. This is Alan's truck, and he was super friendly.

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    Covered dining with a play area to the left (off camera)

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    Good day Yelpies!! Imagine a place that not only makes…read moregreat food but will tantalize your taste buds. If you haven't experienced this before then this is a great place to start. Everything on our plates complemented the steak and fish. Both were cooked perfectly and literally melted in our mouths. I've been in the food industry for years and have found a place that really knows food and the process to make it an experience. I almost forget the server who took the time to help us with our food choices and drinks. Get in here my friends. You won't be disappointed Cheers The Dutchman

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    Looks like the only coffee shop in Florence, but service was great, you have a nice waterfront…read moreview, and there's a seating area inside and outside. I heard that the mochas were great and so I got a snickers mocha with oat milk- it was good and had the perfect amount of sweetness. There was a small line but it was bustling inside.

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    My husband and I came here to eat after reading a yelp review that sounded amazing and we were NOT…read moredisappointed! The service was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was very fresh and tasty. I got the veggie enchiladas and listen Im from Ca and I have eaten A LOT of enchiladas but these were hands down the best I ever had. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian but i did not miss having meat at all. They were filled with Spinach, squash, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms and topped with the most delicious white sauce i have ever tasted. I cannot recommend this place enough truly!

    If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. We're from Southern California and have…read morehad our fair share of incredible Mexican food, but this was hands down the BEST we've ever had. From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for something special!! They start you off with warm chips, fresh homemade salsa, and a side of beans -- and honestly, that alone was a great sign. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chilaquiles, which are my absolute favorite dish, and these were THE BEST I've ever had. Perfectly crispy chips, in just the best house made green salsa & topped with crema and cheese -- absolute perfection. We also had an enchilada with mole, and wow... the mole was incredible. The rice was also insane -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked -- and I'm usually not a beans person, but even their refried beans were amazing. You can tell this is a family-owned restaurant. The people here are so sweet and genuinely care about their food and their customers. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. We will absolutely be back -- this is officially one of our new favorite spots. If you're in the area, don't miss this place.

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