Mariah's - Springfield

I was truly disappointed with how long I had to wait for a someone to come and even offer me a drink, or even acknowledge me, for that matter. There were a tota... read more I was truly disappointed with how long I had to wait for a someone to come and even offer me a drink, or even acknowledge me, for that matter. There were a total of 5 tables occupied during my entire stay, and that includes the 4 top that was seated about 10 minutes before I left and the 1 top who left shortly after I arrived. The owner of the restaurant finally stopped by himself and asked if I had been helped. I had not. Afterward, I heard him say something to the wait staff that included this is what I 'm talking about. The rest of the time, the server acted furtive at best. The food was fantastic. Maybe the best calamari I 've ever had, certainly among the best marinara. The steak was perfect. If not for the bad service, this would have been an easy 5 star.

The food was quite unusual. We really enjoyed our appetizer of spinach artichoke dip, but the main course was a different story. We ordered chicken Marsala, and... read more The food was quite unusual. We really enjoyed our appetizer of spinach artichoke dip, but the main course was a different story. We ordered chicken Marsala, and it ended up tasting more like overly fried orange chicken.

Wow! I visited this restaurant for Valentine's Day and it was fantastic. My steak was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. The flavor was excellent. I hi... read more Wow! I visited this restaurant for Valentine's Day and it was fantastic. My steak was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. The flavor was excellent. I highly recommend asking for our waiter, Mitch, who is also the butcher!

Mariah's offers decent food, but the strange atmosphere and poor service leave much to be desired. We began on a positive note, enjoying our salads and bread. H... read more Mariah's offers decent food, but the strange atmosphere and poor service leave much to be desired. We began on a positive note, enjoying our salads and bread. However, I must mention that the price of $7 for...

There was a storm that night so the restaurant wasn’t busy. Our salads were wonderful. We each order a steak and it was overdone and tough. The potatoes were dr... read more There was a storm that night so the restaurant wasn’t busy. Our salads were wonderful. We each order a steak and it was overdone and tough. The potatoes were dry. Service was good