Classic Example: Dining While Black At Marie's Diner La Plata MF Two couples arrived 40 minutes after me are finishing up meal. Meantime, 50 minutes later, waiting on A a single pancake, two strips of bacon. Don't worry, I am leaving as soon as food arrives. Never again and do NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Marie's Diner - Couple Served BEFORE Me even though arriving 40 minutes AFTER me - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

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Love the food at Marie's and the wait staff is the best I eat there at least 3 times a month and have never had a bad meal prices are very reasonable for the size of the servings I usually bring home some of my meal it is good old fashioned home cooking. read more

It was a great dining experience with large portions. Perfect for a low key, no frills brunch with the girls for mimosas. It was an awesome time reminding me of dining before the pandemic and all the crazy fuss. It's also a perfect place to dine with the parents. For what they offered at great prices... I'll be back! Beward of peak times. read more

My best friend and I went on Sunday this wasn't our first time but the foie is always great our server summer was great is just a great place to visit and eat read more

Good food, great price, pretty large assortment on the menu. Great for diner food and breakfast. read more

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Breakfast at lunch! Gotta love it. Good meatloaf, brown gravy is silky smooth and works well with the mashed potatoes. Fried okra done perfectly. Everything was hot, portioned right and filling. Price is on point. Clean dining room. Service was great, Kim was accommodating came by to check on us multiple times without being too intrusive. Menu has great selection and we plan to make multiple trips to try other items soon. Highly recommend giving them a try. read more

I arrived at 1:15 on Sunday, party of one. There was no wait. I was second in line to be seated. The party in front of me, who walked in with me, was seated immediately. I was refused seating because " they close at 2" and are not seating any additional parties. However, I stood there and watched them seat three additional parties after refusing to seat me. Will not be returning to eat here in the future. I usually patronize Marie's at least 2-3 times a week. read more

Delicious and very generous portions with many choices offered. Best prices for a good home cooked meal in Southern MD. Have you seen their desserts? What can I say. You'll have to see for yourself. read more

Brooke, our server was great, pleasantly greeted us and took our orders. So, service was no problem! The numerous flies we could do without ! We were shooing them away as soon as we sat down and throughout our meal. My omelet for lunch was great but way too many diced onions with my home fries. Will this prohibit us from coming back, no way. Stuff happens, but please put someone on getting rid of the flies. read more

I am so excited to finally post a review of this place. I can't believe that we've lived in this area 5 1/2 years and had never tried it. Wait time: I read other reviewers who stated the wait time on weekends could be around 30mins. I walked in and was given a 15 minute wait time. The young lady took down my name and number and told me I'd receive a text when the table was ready. I sure did receive a text, actually one to let me know that I'd receive a text when my table was ready and literally another 5 mins after to let me know the table was ready. Ambiance: super chilled , nice and clean on the inside. They were pretty busy so I didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable by taking pictures of the interior but just know, it's super cute! Waitress were very nice and immediately brought me coffee and my hubby his juice. Food: the menu is pretty huge! I wasn't expecting that. They have all sorts of items from breakfast to dinner to deli sandwiches. I didn't know what route to take lol but I chose an omelette (bacon , ham, and cheddar ) with home fries. Hubby went with the "Farm hand" which had HUGE pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon strips and home fries. Parking: when you first arrive there's parking right in front. But there's even more parking out back so if you ever stop by don't get discouraged. Make sure to check the back for parking. Rating the food : my omelet was so amazing! You can tell all the ingredients are super fresh and they are not cheap with the meat. Every bite of omelet was super meaty and it's pretty huge. The home fires were delicious, super tasty and even the biscuit was, wow.hubby loved the orange juice and his eggs. The pancake , OMG, HUGE, lol fluffy and yummy. Have to give it a 5 out of 5, which I try not too since there's so much on the menu left to experience but it was good. I was so tired of IHOP! Marie's is going to be our new spot. read more

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To preface this review I need to say the food is always good and servings large. My family meets there several days a month for breakfast, usually a group of 8 or more. This day we were to be 8, 6 members had arrived and we asked for a table we were told that we could not be seated until all were there,ok, our last remaining members were in route. 3 of our family members are in there 80's so we asked if we could be seated until the remaining members arrived , we were told no. The remaining 2 members were caught up in traffic due to a auto accident. I told the hostess that the other 2 members might not make it due to the accident, she informed me that if we are seated and the other 2 show up they would not be seated. The whole time of this discussion the large table we usually sit at was empty. We then asked the mgr. and was told we could not be seated, rules was the answer. The whole time the large table was empty, I do no understand the mindset. I think we will be finding a new family breakfast spot read more

Excellent prices and good food. County restaurant for many many years and its reputation proceeds restaurants capability! You will not be disappointed for breakfast lunch or dinner other than closed early Sunday afternoons read more

Food is always amazing! Great prices, good customer service and very accommodating! Out of all the times I've gone I honestly can't wait to go back! read more

Marie's is a a spot no one wants to share and talk about. I know why, the wait is already long as hell. So don't go hungry, you won't eat for a while. The food is delicious, and never had a bad item. I crept the steaks are bland and that's just not my opinion. So no one I know has ordered it twice. It is very affordable and gives you down home country breakfast. Very good service, you seem to be rushed by some servers and some are very relaxed. But they are busy so hey what can you do. The ambiance is very boring and just small pancake house type vibe. read more

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The food was spectacular. It's hard to find a family dinner that truly provides amazing services and quality food. It's either or in the DMV area. The prices are reasonable and the food quantity was worth it. Highly recommended this place. read more

Love this place for the grits, pancakes and awesome service. The wait can be a beast so be prepared! My last visit was disappointing but I hope it was due to going late in the day for breakfast (after 2). Salmon Cakes 4/5 Grits 2.5/5 (usually 5/5) Chicken Biscuit 4/5 Honey Oat Pancake 4/5 My english muffin was cold and very mid - only mentioning because they are usually noteworthy because they come out hot, toasty and delish. read more

I typically go for breakfast, and it's diner food. No complaints. Nothing extraordinary. Enough about breakfast. If you stop here you must get a dessert. Yes dessert. Their cakes are delicious. So while I might go for breakfast, I leave with desserts. Desserts 5 stars. read more

Formerly known as "Marie's Family Restaurant" before it was purchased by Valentin Escobar and renamed "El Ranchito." It was then purchased by Robert Cooper in 2008 and renamed "Marie's Diner." This is a local favorite for casual dining, especially breakfast. Weekends are crowded. My wife and I decided to try their food to see if it was as great as some people claim. We got a Homestyle breakfast, Ribeye and Eggs breakfast, Liver & Onions, Chipped beef with Belgian waffles, a short stack of blueberry pancakes, cranberry juice, and orange juice. All Homestyle breakfasts come with home fries or grits and toast, biscuit, or English muffin. The Homestyle breakfast we chose had 2 eggs with meat. The meat choices were bacon, sausage, scrapple, or corned beef hash. We ordered 2 eggs, home fries, scrapple, and an English muffin. The eggs were over-easy and they were cooked correctly. The home fries had a little salt and pepper added. Everything was cooked well and typical tasting.    The Ribeye and Eggs breakfast had a large 14 oz ribeye steak; 2 eggs; home fries or grits; and toast, biscuit, or an English muffin. We chose home fries and an English muffin. The steak had a strong grilled flavor. It was moist and a little chewy with no seasoning or marinade flavor. The taste and texture were like sirloin steak. It was about 1/2 inch thick. We ordered the eggs scrambled and they were fluffy. That was an unexpected good thing! The home fries were lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. For the price, this was a great bargain!    The Liver & Onions had 2 pieces of liver, 2 sides, salad, and a choice of dinner rolls, biscuits, or cornbread. The side choices were french fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, coleslaw, fried okra, corn fritters, applesauce, potato salad, green beans, broccoli, vegetable of the day, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cinnamon apples, and cornbread stuffing. We got mashed potatoes, cinnamon apples, and cornbread. The liver was a little chewy with a little dryness. It was slightly overcooked. The liver and onion flavors were natural with no noticeable seasoning. The gravy had a mild beef flavor. The mashed potatoes had the taste and texture of boxed instant mashed potatoes. It was too thin. The taste was okay. The cinnamon apples were undercooked and slightly chewy. It was mildly sweet and had only a little cinnamon. The cornbread was crumbly, moist, and slightly sweet. The salad had lettuce, red onions, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and cheese. The dressing choices were ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, french, Caesar, honey mustard, raspberry walnut vinaigrette, or balsamic vinaigrette. We chose the balsamic vinaigrette. Everything was typically okay in this side salad. Overall, this dish provides plenty of middle-of-the-road food for a low price. The variety of side dishes was impressive!    The Chipped beef with Belgian waffle was creamed chipped beef. The first flavor was salted milk followed by a mild beef flavor. It was okay because the beef was tasty, but the cream sauce needed improvement. The waffle was moist, soft inside, lightly crispy outside, and plain tasting. The key to this dish was the cream sauce and it was only edible.    The short stack of 2 blueberry pancakes had a choice of blueberries on top or inside the pancakes. We chose to have them inside. The pancakes were over 8 inches in diameter and an inch thick. They were stretchy and chewy. This is what happens when you overmix your pancake batter and cook it too soon. The activated gluten doesn't have time to relax. The taste was typical, but the texture was bad. The blueberries were fresh, a little tart, and not sweet. This short stack NEEDED syrup to make it edible!! The syrup was moderately sweet with the taste of a generic value brand syrup.    We got 2 glasses of orange juice. It tasted like the gallon-size orange juice at Walmart. It was not too tart, not too sweet, and had no pulp. It was okay.    The cranberry juice was mildly sweet with a light cranberry flavor that was slightly tart which left a dry mouthfeel. I think it was a cranberry drink with some real cranberry juice. The cup size was about 20 oz. It was okay.    The dining room and restrooms were very old and worn down. They were relatively clean. The food prep time was reasonable. 29 minutes after ordering to get the first entree. The service was efficient and professional. This place has diner food that is okay, nothing more and nothing less. It has a high rating for two reasons. Sentimental value for locals because it has been here for a long time. And low prices for a lot of food. So, if you're looking for flavorful food with a well-rounded and well-balanced flavor profile that has depth or uniqueness, then go someplace else. The food here rates at 3 stars. The amount of food for the money added an additional star. It can't be beaten in this time of hyperinflation. read more

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Passing by on a road trip. Don't frequent Diners very often so thought it would be fun. It was EVERYTHING we hoped it would be! We both had The Dave sandwich. Proper diner food - sliced steak topped with a fried egg on a super delicious buttery roll. Served with fries and still only cost $20 for dinner for two people! read more

Great service and the food was delicious. I will for sure be adding this place to the list for return.

Visited here on a business trip. Good food great service and prices. Great variety of home cooked meals which is hard to find on the road

Cheap. What else can I say. The food is mediocre at best. Our pancakes were raw in the middle. The staff was pleasant but with a hint of rude. It wasn't what was said it was how it was said, with all the attitude. I asked for kid pancakes so it wouldn't be raw inside. Well, that didn't happen. She says, "Well, I can't take it off your bill" ok but give me the silver dollar sized. Nope. So we will never be back. Hubby's chicken fried chicken was ok. Never again. read more

Marie's Diner - Raw pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

I love this diner on Sunday or any day of the week. They seem consistent. I get the steak and eggs combo.

Great service, very good very nice atmosphere for a nice quiet breakfast. I got the ham and cheese omelette done very well the grits weren't as hot asI would have liked but good read more

This place has a wonderful mom and pop shop feel to it. The staff was very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. This place is an absolute must try if you're anywhere in the area. Don't hesitate tell them the Chuckwagon from yelp sent you lol read more

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Marie's is a stable in southern Maryland. Honestly, good service and good people. You feel comfortable like your with your family and you know your going to get hot, tasty food. Part of the reason people wait almost an hour sometimes to eat here. If your not local, you won't be disappointed. Pretty much everything on the menu is tasty. Enjoy. read more

Marie's Diner - Chocolates chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

This place is a staple in Maryland. The food and service is top-tier. The lines and wait are extremely long, especially on weekends so pack a lotta patience. The good thing is they have a waitlist that tells you how many parties are ahead of you and your estimated wait time. It is worth every second of the wait. The waffles are delicious. The pancakes are the full size of the plate they are served on. The bacon, crisp. I can go on and on about their menu but don't take my word for it, try it yourself. It'll change your life! read more

The food was delicious! The French toast is amazing. I can only eat half. The service has been great both times I went. The atmosphere is diner. But that damn French toast is fabulous and the scrapple is piping hot and crispy. read more

Stopped for gas next door and could smell something delicious coming from next door at Marie's diner. We always drive by this place and it's always busy but never go in. Finally we did and it's your classic small town diner. My wife got 2 chocolate chip pancakes with bacon and eggs and I got the country fried chicken with mac and cheese and fries. All that for $26. Portions are massive and everything was delicious. We had leftovers for 2 meals after we left. Pancakes were the size of the plate and good enough it didn't need syrup if you wanted. Definitely will be back. read more

Marie's Diner - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

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I give this restaurant 5 stars, I think this is the best restaurant in La Plata hands down. From breakfast to dinner and the price for this food is resonable! The restaurant is busy from open to close so be patient and you will not be disappointed. read more

Marie's Diner is consistently great service and food with good prices. It's a hole in the wall gem of a diner. There are no white table cloths here. So if that's your thing, keep it moving. However, if you go to a restaurant to primarily eat good (most of us) food; without having to shop, prep, or clean up in your own kitchen then you'll likely enjoy this place. The families invested in this business have hospitality down. I personally have never experienced anything other than all of the aforementioned being anything less than a five star experience.Hence the rating! For me to give a place five stars, they have to be consistently good as opposed to having a good day here and there. From their crab cake to their desserts-try them out. Then let everyone else know too! read more

Tasty and (almost too) large portions. It's extremely busy, so wait times are long but worth it. Carry out is best since the restaurant is fairly small. read more

Takes both cash and credit card. Tons of free parking. Located off of Crain HWY. I normally don't like diners because I'm not much of a breakfast type of person. However, this place earns my respect. If you come here, expect to line up early or expect to be waiting for at least 1-2hours. They normally have lines out the door at this place. The staff here are very friendly. Our server who asked us to call her "grandma" was extremely nice. .We had a large party and she was very great in making sure our orders were correct, asked for refills and helped answer any of our questions. My recommendation is to try their pancakes (they are HUGE), country fried steak, bacon and any breakfast item! I will definitely make a trip back there again if I'm ever back in town. Just make sure you come early or will have to wait in line. Trust me, its worth the wait. read more

Good breakfast today. Very busy spot. Had to wait an hour but it was worth the wait. Had the western omelette and home fries. Kids had pancakes and sausage and French toast. Everyone was satisfied. We will definitely go back. read more

Marie's Diner - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

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Great food, large portions, low prices. You need to get there early because it gets crowded

The food was bland. The wait was too long for subpar food. The portions were huge but when the food is meh...what's the use?!?! Never again.

Interesting local place with a decent menu selection and larger than average portions. I am ashamed to say that there were four of us in our party and no one was able to leave a clean plate. My shame comes from taking pride in cleaning my plate unless the dish is not good. Good food, just could finish all of it. The staff were very friendly and available. We didn't have to wait long or ask more than once for anything. This is obviously a popular lace as evidenced by the full parking lot and full establishment. Good food, good value, good location, good people. Recipe for success and they're doing the darned thang. Did I mention the bakers' case in the front with cakes and things? I'll visit this place again. read more

The food is delicious! Large portions, reasonably priced, gracious waitresses! I plan my meals before I go by looking at their online menu.

I love this place. I typically go for dinner and get the special, which always leaves me with enough food to have for a second meal. It is good diner food, not heavily seasoned, but tastes good, especially after a dash of salt and pepper. Two of my favorite meals are the pot roast (served with salad, two sides and bread) and fried chicken (breast, wing, thigh, and leg, salad, two sides, and cornbread). The service is good, the food comes quickly, and you can't beat the price. If you are a fan of diners, add this one to your list. I strategically time my visits so I don't have to wait. read more

All around 10's! Great food with amazing customer service! Grandma is the best!!!!! Everything at our table was fresh and cooked with quality ingredients because that waffle and pancake - babyyyyy was outstanding! Scrapple, ribeye and everything in between was delicious. read more