Do not, do not, DO NOT let the low rating fool you. EVERY SINGLE 1 AND 2 STAR RATING IS OVER 2 YEARS OLD!!!! Yet, every single review after those have been raving, for good reason. You won't find a 5 star meal here. Hell, you won't even find a Chili's style dining experience. What you will find is a lot of good food, for cheap, made by a nice family that have done this for decades. The backdrop of the place itself, with its vaguely diner aesthetic and small but gallant display of award plaques, is secondary to the view of seeing 30 people crammed into this place for the lunch rush. Normal, every day people getting their usual lunch. That's the type of place this is. You won't ever find this place in a fancy top 10 list, but it'll be top 10 in my heart. read more

Marino's Seafood - Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Back again for the best fish in town! Friendly service, good prices and awesome coleslaw. read more

Marino's Seafood - 3 pieces from the Al carte menu - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband and I went for the first time. We both ordered the fish & chips; he got macaroni salad for his side and I got cole slaw. Service was friendly and fast. We both really liked the fish & chips; in fact, they might be the best fries I've had in Columbus. (Often, they're underdone and too soft). Neither of us cared for the macaroni salad (too mayonaise-y and not much flavor ) or the hushpuppies (they tasted sweet to me) but we'd go back again anyway. read more

Marino's Seafood - Fish & french fries & slaw - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Occasionally there is nothing like deep fried fish & fries. Combo includes hush puppies & cole slaw is available as well. I think Marinos used to be a part of a fish franchise. Reasonable prices, quick service & friendly family run business. Plenty of seating or take away options. Many other fish & a soup option. Cup of Delicious tartar sauce available for $1. Kids meals also available. Support a local business & check it out! read more

I finally after so many years of driving by stopped in with my mother to get lunch! And it felt like we had took a step back in time. With the cool ordering system your order was delivered through a microphone and the people prepared it in the back! We got the platter for 10.25. Which included the fish and chips and hush puppies and a drink! Very tasty. The place was clean and really laid out nice. They had a full house!! read more

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The fish and chips platter was really good. I would dare say the hush puppies were excellent. The service was quick and the prices were extremely reasonable. read more

Marino's Seafood - Give me a sign - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This is my second time here. First off, the service is great. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. The young man working, even came around to the table to make sure everything was good and to see if I needed anything. To be honest, it didn't initially appear that kind of restaurant. Pleasantly surprised. On Saturday they have an all you can eat special, so I lucked out and tried it. It included fish, chips, hush puppies, slaw and a drink. The slaw and fries were so good. The hush puppies weren't my favorite. They were a little too sweet for me. The fish was good. Overall it was a good deal. Did I mention the service? They came around with fresh extras. You didn't even have to get up from the table to get seconds. The place was busy, so it seems to be popular. read more

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The fish was nice, and the staff went out of their way to take care of the kids. We like to go early in the afternoon before the rush.

First time here and I ordered takeout. I thought the fish was very good. Macaroni salad was fresh and good. I thought the hush puppies were a bit dry. Service was fast and ambiance was nice. read more

It is with great regret that I have to remove a star from Marino's. Marino's fries would probably hold a spot in my top 10 fries in the city. HOWEVER, when I went today, they changed the fries they used. They are much smaller than before and are not nearly as good either. I hope this is a temporary thing, because if not, I will probably come here less often. I ordered the Crab Cake platter today, because it was on special. I wasn't overly impressed. Once you have had crab cakes in Maryland, it is hard to be pleased elsewhere. So, along with the change in fries, my experience was not the best. If I do decide to return, I will ask about the fries before purchasing them. Customer Service 1-5=4. Crab Cakes 1-5=3. Fries 1-5=3. Tartar Sauce 1-5=5! read more

Marino's Seafood - Crab Cake Platter - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I do not believe that the amount of food you get for the price is not equal. Portions are Very Small. Kinda like a Hot dog tray from Speedway. Thier Chicken is actual Chicken Patties. The oil that they deep fry in does Not translate into taste at all. Fish was over cooked. My wife and I took one bite and threw everything in the trash. The Coleslaw was good and that was about it. We paid 27.00 bucks for two small cups of Cole slaw. This is just our own personal experience and not that of others. People's opinions vary. This is just ours. read more

Every thing you can expect of a five star restaurant clean quality food and service want to go restaurant soon

Very nostalgic fish place. It was Arthur Treachers in an old Arthur Treachers shop. Everything was fresh and hot. The cole slaw was very good. They make it onsite. I liked the hush puppies. They were fresh and sweet. The tartar sauce was a little different from what I'm used to, but still good. They have an "all you can eat" including fish, chips, hush puppies, Cole slaw, and soft drink on Saturdays. I'll bet they pack the joint for that offering. I will be going back at some point for that!!! read more

Marino's Seafood - Two piece fish. - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was my first time coming here, it's a great Friday spot for Lent if you are someone who participates. The Fish sandwich had a nice crunch on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. It came out fresh and hot just like the fries and Hush Puppies. The macaroni salad was very tasty. The people working are very friendly and very good at getting your food out at a pretty good pace. The outside and the area are a little bit of a dive but I am not one to stay away from dives, I think they have the best food. But, when I went inside the place was very up to date, clean, and very on brand with a fish place. It did not smell like fish inside, and there were plenty of people eating inside so you know it must be a popular spot with people in town. I would highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try if you haven't already! read more

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Saturday all you can eat was definitely a fun and delicious experience that I would come back to again and again. Parking lot is a little small but It's very small inside so it makes sense but still comfortable. The service was fun and upbeat and they kept up on the refills. Overall, I will be back. I wish all you could eat fish was everyday! read more

My first time in Columbus and I drove by this place and the signage caught my eye. Very old school and it looked like a staple in the community. I didn't know if I would get a chance to try them out but I did. I had some time to kill before heading to the airport so I dropped in. The customer service was good the food comes out fast and was fresh. They had all the condiments you needed from malt vinegar to tater and cocktail sauce and of course ketchup. Consistent traffic coming through and plenty of places to sit down and eat if you have the time. I would come back. read more

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Tried Marino's for lunch to try their fish and chips. Two fish, 2 hush puppies, and chips for just under $10. I'm not a hush puppies guy but these were tasty. The chips were wedges and ok too. The two fish pieces were nicely fried but I got the feeling it was pollock fish and not a nice firm piece of cod. But with a little tartar sauce, I was good. There's other seafood to try but I test every restaurant first with their most basic dish, this time fried fish filets. The combos are priced very well so it was no surprise that the restaurant had a packed lunch crowd. Of course I'm spoiled by the fish and chips place I had in a neighborhood place in London, England. Two huge pieces of cod there. Maybe not fair to compare real fish and chips to any place in the States. read more

Marino's Seafood - Fish and chips with a side of Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's a throwback of the old Arthur treacher's fish and chips it's really a nostalgic thing for me however I found out on Saturdays they do all you can eat fish but just go check it out have a good time the hush puppies are probably the best but the fries and everything is just like old Arthur treacher's fish and chips. Don't get the crab cakes they are not good at all . Service is with a smile. Ambiance is the same as the old Arthur treachers read more

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I first went to Marino's when I was in college and living just around the corner on Chambers. It taste the same as I remembered, I feel it's the best fish n chips spot in the city. You have to eat it fresh I have never gotten it for take out. Its like Cane's for me if you don't eat it fresh the quality of it just drops off a cliff IMO. I don't think this has anything to do with them but just the nature of fried food. Maybe if you throw it in a air fryer when you get home but forget all that. Get the real experience eat it there. Get all the tarter sauce you can ever want to go with that crispy delicious fish. They have tarter sauce, ketchup and cocktail sauce in pumps. You can just pump out as much as you need. I like the fries not sure what kind they use, never really seen that kind of shape before at other restaurants that serve fries. My only complaint is the mac salad wasn't for me. Maybe I should have went with the cole slaw, in general I'm not a big of cole slaw either. The only mac salads I like are from the Hawiian BBQ spots. Will try the cole slaw next time. I don't remember if I have tried it in the past. But that isn't the star of the show and if I don't recall it even if i did try it probably wasn't something I would write home about. Service is fine they take your order you food comes out fast. Dinning room has a very old school vibe since the place has been opened for a long time. I am very glad Marino's is back opened. I didn't get a chance to go before they closed but I made sure to go today and support. Hope to see them around for many more years. read more

Marino's Seafood - Fish and chips platter with mac salad - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So I always read how Marino's is a Columbus staple and its been on my list for quite some time. I finally hunkered down to try it and I definitely waited too long! Its a very unassuming shop, decked out like a little time capsule and probably very easy to miss. However the food was excellent and affordable! I got the seafood platter and a side of fried oysters, cause why not? The fish was so crisp and light and it held up to a trip back home too. The fries and oysters were also quite nice. The scallops and shrimp were ok but again, for the price it was great! Even though I only had fried foods, nothing felt greasy and I basically ate my weight in food. If you're craving fried seafood of any sort, Marino's is a high recommendation! read more

Marino's Seafood - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food is excellent. Reminds me of Aurther Treacher. I live in New Albany but i will go across town for this. Please open up another near me. Please add a lemon pie to your dessert menu for different selections. read more

A step back in time, service is always good and the fish and chips can't be beat. I always stop in when I'm in the area. read more

Marino's Seafood - My favorite place to get fish and chips! Affordable and a step back in time! - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The fish was just okay.This was recommended to me from a person that told me that this is just like Arthur Treacher's Fish.It was similar but Just not as good. read more

I've always gone to this place for the sandwiches with cole slaw and the service. Good people serving good food for many years this place is a staple. I hate the parking but the food keeps me coming back. read more

Went on Saturday got the all you can eat fish. Just love the fried fish, great tartar sauce. Fries were plentiful and cooked right. Went back for more fish twice. Served with smiles. Companion had fried shrimp which were great. Cant wait to go back. Maybe tomorrow! read more

Wow. A little history/context. Back in the day, my parents would stop and get me Arthur Treachers for some fish and chips. I only remember that it did not seem like the processed white fish served today by many fast food restaurants. If you could take all the things you like in a seafood place (deep fried fish, awesome chips, hush puppies, etc) and then add some elevated items chicken, crab cakes shrimp, clam chowder, etc. You would have Marinos. I stopped by while visiting my mother to pick up lunch. The service and food was excellent. It was a nice treat for my Mom. I will be back. A strong recommend. read more

Marino's Seafood - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Everyday on my way home I would pass this joint. I never had the courage to stop in by music until a couple of days ago. Coming from Los Angeles, California I have been skeptical with eating any seafood in the midwest. But, this place blew my mind. The service was GREAT and the food was amazing for the price! I was never a fan of shrimp and this joint changed my mind. I will for sure be coming back here more often! read more

Marino's Seafood - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Take a step back in nostalgia first time here I got the fish and chips with coleslaw. It was delicious. The cod was nicely fried and crispy. Everything was great. I would recommend. read more

Seen this place many times, but never when I could stop. It's in an old Arthur Treacher's building, and I miss them. When I was younger I liked the food; when I was older I laughed at the fish balls. It's been so long that I can't be sure this tastes like AT did, but I bet it is close. It's pretty good, better than LJS though not a match for really good fried fish. I got a fish and chicken combo platter, sided with salad, and added cheese curds and corn nuggets because I always get those when they're on the menu. The fish was good- good crispy batter, tender and flaky inside. The chicken was okay- a too-regular oval plank, and too dry. The fries and hush puppies it came with were pretty good. The curds were very good, and the corn nuggets were excellent. The mac salad side was pretty darn good, and I'd like to try their coleslaw. Prices are good. Service was good. If I lived closer I would be here a lot. Plus, Saturday they have all you can eat fish, and if I'd dined in I absolutely would have gotten that. read more

Quick, fast, good, affordable. Warmed up very well in the air fryer. Will definitely return anytime im in that area!!!

Exceptional F&C. One of my favorites. They use COD which is unusual these days. The fries were crispy. 1256 W 5th Ave Columbus, Ohio. All you can eat $15.50 on Saturday. read more

Great tasting fish and chips and a good value. I would have given 5 stars but had to remove one for not being the most healthy meal. . But what the hell. It's ok to indulge every now and then. After all. You only live once. read more

For about $12 you can have all you can eat fresh fried fish, Cole slaw, fries, and sweet hush puppies plus a drink! The first tray came with a lot of food including three good sized fried fish triangles. The breading was generously thick yet so crispy and not too hard at all! The fries were a unique thick long cut that were also nicely dense but not dry with a crispy character to the outside. The coleslaw tasted like every other diced cabbage slaw you can buy at any big store and was totally forgettable. The hush puppies were the best I've had in my entire life. They were not dense but lightly crispy on the outside and yet with enough substance on the inside to impart a sweet corn flavor that was just impeccable! Don't forget to try these! They have diet RC soda as a choice to drink which is unique. The fried smelts are freshly fried like most everything else and come in half pound servings. They're definitely meaty lil fish even if not particularly remarkable feats in frying. read more

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My absolute Favorite local restaurant in all of Columbus! Not only is the food amazing & ALWAYS consistently prepared but moreover it's the family that owns & operates this staple must try! read more

This is probably one of the best fish and chips places around. Fish is piping hot, batter crispy, fish tender and moist. Well flavored. It is light and not overly oily. Chips were well seasoned, and perfectly fried golden brown, ridged to perfection. This is gonna be a local favorite this year. read more

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I love Marino's Seafood. Here's the thing - what you see is what you get. It's a small, counter-service, seafood joint, not fancy, but that's not what I'm looking for. Paper napkins, the food is in a paper boat, serve yourself condiments. But the food is good. It's always hot and fresh, your food comes out quick, and they package it right for takeout - paper boat in a paper sack. No plastic to make it steamy and mushy. They serve thick cut fried fish and steak fries, big, fat fried shrimp (I love the shrimp), and I've had fried scallops. The breading is crunchy. You get little cups of macaroni salad or coleslaw that are fine, but I far prefer the hot, grainy, oniony hush puppies. Don't skip the hush puppies, those things are wonderful. The menu offers some baked or broiled options, but why would i want that? I can bake fish at home, I'm here for the fried stuff. read more

I've lived in grandview for a few years now but never stopped into Marinos until today. The gentleman working the register was welcoming in customers by their names which was pretty cool to see that they have regulars. It's a smaller restaurant and there were quite a few people in there that must've knew something I didn't. I do now though. The food was absolutely delicious and quick too I think I was in there maybe 3 minutes for a to go order. Overall it was a great experience! read more

Marino's Seafood - 2 pc fish platter - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great fried fish and clam strips! Very much like the old Arthur Treachers. The hush puppies also were very good. The service was good and efficient, considering how busy they were on this Wednesday night. Negatives, shrimp and scallops were somewhat underwhelming, they were your basic frozen variety. The restaurant was super clean and inviting. I'd recommend this place! read more

Maybe this will save you $10.00. I called to place an order for carryout, I was told not accepted until I've been there 6 times. I drove in placed my order and it a ready in 5 minutes. The fish has a crisp exterior but the fish inside is soggy in texture I'm so disappointed. The taste is as plain as you can get. read more

Marino's Seafood - The fish is more batter than fish - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Loved everything! Fish awesome, hush puppies moist not dry Definitely will be back again read more