Mar's - Astoria

Great atmos and beautiful interior styling. Slightly slow albeit apologetic service. Food and drink more than made up for it. read more Great atmos and beautiful interior styling. Slightly slow albeit apologetic service. Food and drink more than made up for it.

Matt the our waiter that afternoon was great. I love the food, service, music and ambiance at this location this is why I recommend it and return. read more Matt the our waiter that afternoon was great. I love the food, service, music and ambiance at this location this is why I recommend it and return.

Leather Lace cocktail is definitely recommended. Fondue was interesting. Service was exceptional! It’s a classy place so you should come here for special occasi... read more Leather Lace cocktail is definitely recommended. Fondue was interesting. Service was exceptional! It’s a classy place so you should come here for special occasions

The escargot was served in a shallow bowl with gummy bread. We brought it up to the server, but we were ignored.. There wasn’t even enough butter if you wanted... read more The escargot was served in a shallow bowl with gummy bread. We brought it up to the server, but we were ignored.. There wasn’t even enough butter if you wanted to soak it up with the bread. The one crab cake portion was tiny and expensive for the serving. The burger bun had a weird texture. It was dry and flat. When I bit into the burger it fell apart. No one came to ask how everything was. We went 20 minutes before the kitchen closed on a Saturday. They should still be on their game for the price of the burger and the $180 we spent. This was big disappointment. When we paid the check, I didn’t mention the burger being bad, but we were so hungry I had to eat it anyway. Also the servers didn’t seem to care about anything. Food: 2 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100

Mar’s Restaurant Review: 3/5 Stars Hey everyone! Just a heads up, this is my personal take on Mar’s. If you’re curious, I definitely recommend checking it out f... read more Mar’s Restaurant Review: 3/5 Stars Hey everyone! Just a heads up, this is my personal take on Mar’s. If you’re curious, I definitely recommend checking it out for yourself! First off, Mar’s is a nice spot for a dinner date, but I found it to be a bit overpriced for what you get. The quality of the food didn’t quite match the price tags, which was a letdown. Service: The service was fantastic! The staff was super friendly and professional, making sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening. We never felt neglected, as our waiter was always nearby. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is lovely—perfect for a romantic dinner. We opted to sit outside, and it was surprisingly peaceful, with minimal noise from traffic. The interior looked great too, but we chose the patio since it was quite warm. Drinks: We tried the Old Fashioned and the Box of Chocolates cocktail. The Old Fashioned was impressive—balanced and well-made, which is a big deal for a cocktail enthusiast like me. The Box of Chocolates was also fun and unique, making it a great choice for anyone looking to try something different. Food: Here’s where things get dicey. The food was pretty average and definitely not worth the high prices. We had the oysters and shrimp cocktail (forgot to snap a pic of the shrimp). The oysters were okay, but the shrimp cocktail left a lot to be desired—four pieces for $19 felt a bit outrageous. I’ve had better for less at local bars. For our mains, we ordered the Top Burger and Fish Chips. The burger, priced at $26, was bland and lacked creativity. No fries or salad included, which felt like a missed opportunity. If I’m paying that much, I expect something special! The Fish Chips were similarly disappointing, with just a couple of small pieces of fish and one shrimp (which seemed like a repeat from the cocktail). While the flavor was decent, it still didn’t justify the price. Dessert was the Mar’s Bar, but it really needed a dollop of whipped cream or some sauce. Especially some sort of crumble on the bottom. Something. Anything. It was dense and lacked texture, tasting more like a dry fudge tart than anything special. With a confusing sugary rosemary on top, that didn’t add anything other than it made it look good for photos. Overall, the service, atmosphere, and drinks were the highlights of the evening, saving the experience from being a total letdown. I’m not sure I’d return for dinner, but I might swing by for breakfast or just drinks in the future. If you’re in the area, Mar’s is worth a visit, but unless you’re mainly after the service and ambiance, I’d recommend exploring other options for food. Price per person: $50–100 Food: 2 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Half Dozen East Coast Oysters Vegetarian offerings: Not sure Dietary restrictions: Yes they’ll take care of any allergy issues