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    MRK Public

    4.6 (589 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MRK PUBLIC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Johnny M.

    This restaurant is over priced for the quality. Seems more of a place that focuses on drinks than food. Menu is limited. The baby romaine salad was decent but not worth $15. The wings were overcooked and chewy. The poke was delicious with a vibrant fresh flavor. The basil mussels with the lemon coconut and lime had a bright refreshing savory broth. Restaurant was busy and staff were very attentive and welcoming. Parking is hard to find but there is street parking on the side. The restaurant was lively and had a good fun atmosphere

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    Dexter C.

    Plenty of parking. One can never go wrong eating at MRK. Great menu something for everyone, everything is fresh and made to order. Most days they offer some form of a off the menu specail items. Tonight they had pastrami which has great flavor. Also order there vegan chili fries which were great.

    2025 menu
    Pete T.

    Always great! Everything is awesome but our faves are the Thai salad with beef, short rib sandwich and steak frites.

    Tofu Banh Mi, Brussels and a side of Fries
    Vicky S.

    Great find in San Clemente. The service was exceptional. The restaurant smelled so good that we chose to eat inside, although there was plenty of outside seating. We both had the banh mi (mine with tofu) which were delicious! The brussel sprouts with hoisen and bonito were different and yummy. The fries were just the right crispiness.

    Thai Salad, Bahn Mi and Brussels Sprouts - all were fantastic!
    Amber R.

    Was visiting for a travel ball tournament and this place came in clutch for late evening takeout! We ordered the Thai Salad with Beef, the Brussels Sprouts and the Banh Mi with Chicken - everything was amazing!

    We love MRK! The best local spot with the most delicious, unique food. You have to have the chili fries

    Brussel Sprouts
    Syd G.

    In town visiting my Marine son and we were looking for something a little different. Checked out the menu and reviews on Yelp and we knew it would be good based on what y'all had written. They are super friendly and we picked a table outside in the sun. Our waiter was there anytime we needed and helpful with suggestions. Decided on the brussel sprouts as a starter then we both order the 1/2 Angus house burger and side salads. Those Brussel Sprouts came out looking amazing. They tasted far better than they even looked. Just enough crunchy and packed a serious flavor punch. We scarfed them down just in time to have the burgers come out. I like mine medium/well and my son medium/rare. They nailed the cook! Sank our teeth in and we both were overwhelmed by flavors and taste. I don't get a lot of feedback from son that's 21 but he was sure to tell me how good his was. I would have eaten two of them if I could have fit it in my belly. I love beignets so had to order them. A little different take from the NOLA beignets I'm used to but oh so good. That lemon custard type sauce on the side made it over the top though. We may even have to make a re-visit before I head home. BRAVO!!! This is when a 6th is needed!

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    10 months ago

    We love MRK. Our go to order is fries, wings, and Dal Makhani. The people are great too.

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    Banh mi and beer is a great combo. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly waiting and cooking staff. Unlike anywhere else!

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    A fantastic menu, great beer and wine options and friendly service - an all-around go-to in San Clemente!

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    Ask the Community - MRK Public

    Do we need reservations?

    Very relaxed atmosphere. No need for reservations

    Do u have the Meats!?

    I only know that they offer Pork Belly and Chicken. They're both great.

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