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    Mari's Kitchen

    4.2 (320 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Crab crusted halibut
    Mar K.

    A group post on Facebook about a breakfast special here that includes fluffy blueberry pancakes drew me to Florence on a rainy weekend morning. I followed another couple in and overheard another table expressing the regret that they had not spent more time so they could eat here again... not too bad for overheard customers reviews. The table behind me ordered a crab and crusted halibut with a side of linguine that you can order it with Alfredo, marinara, or sausage sauce. Next time. I was here for the breakfast special which includes fluffy pancakes, bacon and eggs and fresh fruit...but on another day I would need to try the brisket Benedict. Chef Mari, the Bulgarian name sake of the kitchen, smokes the brisket in house. Breakfast is served all day; they are only closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. I decided to order a virgin Loaded Bloody Mary (they also have a Bloody Maria which is tequila). Sarah the server was the bartender and knew what she was doing. Bloody Virgin Mary came with steaming hot shrimp and just made bacon. Holy mother of God. Spiced with solid, well-deserved tangy kick...to off set the heat. Absolutely beautiful. The pancakes were incredible and lavishly covered with a rich blueberry compote that was thankfully not too sweet. The bacon was thick but not too thick and just salty in just the best way. Very excited about coming back for the other dishes that I saw being served. That's a good sign. Then Mari came out from the kitchen to say hello to some of us. Wonderful.

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    We visited about two weeks ago A bartender and waitress were present only one table was occupied They said seat yourself I did by the window a a minute later my husband joined me a couple came in after us and went to the bar they were served drinks given menus The waitress just left out the door looked at us and left the bartender was making mixes or garnish completely ignored us never said I'll be there in a minute nothing after a week traveling the coast this was the first time We were uncomfortable for being gay and were discriminated against This place actually was recommended by a gay friend named Mari who told it was great I'll never be back and would warn gay travelers not to frequent here

    Crab Melt
    James G.

    I really enjoyed this restaurant. It is in the old part of the town and looks out on the historic bridge. The place is quaint. The waiter was very freindly and kept making sure that our waters were refilled. He recommended the special which was a crab melt. It was delicious. My partner had the pork schnitzel and he said it was very good!

    Meatball soup. Quite oily.
    Monica F.

    Hubby and I are in Florence for a couple days to celebrate our anniversary. We had a lazy day today and wanted to check out the downtown area. When we got hungry, we decided on Mari's Kitchen. Husband had perused the menu ahead of time (as we often do) and their website advertised a Hungarian goulash, which is kind of why had decided on this place (hubby is Hungarian and loves to find dishes that remind him of the flavors his grandmother cooked when he was a child). We were greeted warmly upon walking in and we opted to sit outside as the weather was lovely. We could not locate the goulash on their printed menu and were disappointed when we inquired about it and were told it was no longer being offered. Darn. Hubby and I both chose the chicken marsala instead. Our server, who was terrific, brought our salads (included with the meal) first. They are small and were comprised solely of spring mix, red onion, diced tomato, and some Parmesan on top. The ingredients were fresh, though, and it's probably a good thing that they weren't any bigger as I would have filled up on that before my meal arrived. Our marsala dishes arrived piping hot. A delicious chicken breast, pounded thin, sat atop mashed potatoes and were smothered in a delicious marsala sauce. While the marsala was wonderful, the potatoes really shined through as the star of the dish. There was a flavor about them, almost like a tang, that we thought may have been a dash of lemon juice. Unexpected in mashed potatoes but it really elevated the potatoes and paired very well with the savory flavors of the chicken and sauce. Chicken was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. My husband commented that he believes this is the best marsala dish he's ever had. My one and only complaint, which is really quite minimal, is that I would have appreciated a vegetable of some sort (aside from the mushrooms in the sauce - I'm thinking along the lines of green beans, broccolini, asparagus, etc) to accompany the chicken. I would have preferred this over the salad. I decided toward the end of our meal that I wanted to try the meatball soup as it was spoken of highly here on Yelp, so I ordered a portion to go. I sampled a bit of it when I got back to our hotel. My first impression is that it was very oily. The portion I received was basically two chunks of celery, one coin of carrot, and perhaps 5 mini meatballs in broth. Decent flavor but a bit underwhelming. Service throughout was attentive, personable, and accommodating. We were disappointed that the dish we came for was no longer offered, but the marsala made up for it. If we lived here locally, this would definitely be a place we would return to.

    Crab Melt
    Dave B.

    This was our 2nd choice restaurant for dinner & now we know why:/ The staff were friendly. We ordered the Gorgonzola Burger with fries & the Crab Melt also with fries. Like previous Yelpers, the fries were partially cooked, undercooked, & overcooked- all in a single frie:/ The burger was good. The crab melt was lacking in crab (but what was present was tasty). The bread it sat on had very crunchy edges & almost a squishy center:/

    Thin and dry fish and chips and frozen French fries, and no included Cole slaw or salad.  $24??
    Retired On The Oregon C.

    I'm pretty disappointed in Mari's after last night. We've previously had great brunch meals there (which they now don't offer?). I hate dissing a local restaurant, but they missed the mark last night. I ordered halibut fish and chips ($24) and they were expecting them to at least be as good as the best on the coast: Luna Sea. Not even close. First, it didn't even come with cole slaw? I ordered a side salad which was extra. But worse was the quality of the fish and chips. The halibut (3 medium size pieces) was thin, hard, and very dry, definitely overcooked. It really tasted frozen and not fresh. I've had better Gortons frozen fish fillets. Seriously. Inexcusable. Has the or chef ever been to Luna Sea or Drift Inn and had their fresh fish and chips? Even the tartar sauce tasted like it was out of a jar. Blah. The French fries were absolutely frozen without any doubt. Half of them were petrified and inedible. Hard as rocks. Service was mediocre. She never came by after our meals were served to see how everything was. Again, that's pretty basic. I will never go back after this experience. We live here in Florence but there are better places to drop our $107 dollars for 2.

    Scallop appetizer
    Ilona S.

    I stopped in with a friend for a late lunch. Service was slow, we waited more than half an hour for our food to arrive. I have been here before but couldn't quite remember. Now I do, by their pathetic fries. DO NOT order the fries!!! Undercooked to being almost raw, so the waiter brought us another portion but this portion was a third undercooked, a third overcooked and a third "just right". Oh well, we will eat it. I ordered a cheeseburger after being told the meat is local and the patty is handpressed. I ordered medium-done. Unfortunately the patty was done well, not warm in the middle but hot and fully cooked. And the cheese was a mere sprinkle of shredded cheese over the burger patty. Doesn't quite qualify as a cheeseburger in my book. My friend had an excellent portobello burger so I am giving them 3 instead of 2 stars..... sadly so.

    Tri-Tip Sandwich
    Chrystal F.

    This is our second trip here. Breakfast was stellar, highly recommend the schnitzel. Tri Trip sandwich - Served open face. OMG. So good. Just eat it!! Just...go...eat..it. Service was outstanding. Tiny and busy but worth the wait.

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    Fantastic food and the best Bloody Mary we've ever had. Highly recommend this place. Will be back.

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    The food was great! The service was very good and quick! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

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    3 years ago

    Wonderful food and service. Crab cakes are amazing. Kids gave rave reviews of the schnitzel sandwich and kids chicken sandwich.

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    2 years ago

    The best food in Florence!!! Service was awesome. It is very welcoming to locals as well as tourists.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food from a unique menu! Good service in a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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    Breakfast food even after lunch was excellent! Highly recommend getting the Denver omelette.

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    Mari's offers delicious food and unique fusion specials all day. Small space, so plan accordingly. Reservations recommended.

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    Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe - Sweet magnolia wedding cake topped with La Joie Fleuri florals

    Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe

    4.2(118 reviews)
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    I couldn't recommend Sweet Magnolia more! They graciously accommodated a last-minute order and…read morecreated the most beautiful chocolate ganache cake for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. Wanting to support a local business made the experience even more special. The cake was absolutely stunning, and the flavor exceeded our expectations. It was rich, incredibly moist, and perfectly balanced--especially impressive for a cake of its size. It was the highlight of the celebration, and our entire family loved it. Thank you for helping make such a special milestone even more memorable!

    Stopped in here this afternoon with a friend. We mostly wanted to sit and relax with a nice drink…read more They closed at 3:30 today which we somehow didn't notice so we ended up staying until we noticed they were closing up (sorry!). We were greeted immediately when we walked in. I ordered an Italian soda with peach and strawberry and my friend ordered a cappuccino. My drink was great! It was creamy and fresh tasting. It was made with syrup but it was still so good and refreshing after a long day with lots of walking. They have some housemade treats too, which I've had before and they were good. Since we got there so late in the day they didn't have much available, but last time I got a delicious peanut butter bar that blew me away. The staff were all very friendly and seemed happy. There is a small space with tables inside and a cute little garden outside with a few more tables. The prices were reasonable, about on-par for a tourist town. They have a small parking lot and there is plenty of street parking. The building is a bit hidden so it can be hard to spot if you're on foot but they put signs out when they're open to help people to find. If you're looking for a cute spot to get a treat and a drink, stop in here! They are lovely and have tasty treats.

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    Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe - Berry cheese cake. Maple frosted scone.

    Berry cheese cake. Maple frosted scone.

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    Venny’s Cafe 101

    4.7(66 reviews)
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    I have to say this trip all the food was so good everywhere we ate. We met some friends here and…read morethe staff. I don't know if she was the owner, but she was amazing super super nice and friendly and funny and the staff all were smiling such a neat vibe I got the Huevos Divorciados Two corn tortillas topped with two eggs, our special red and green sauce and served with rice and beans was also served with choice of flour tortillas or corn on the side I had the flour and they tasted like like they made them there . I got the sauce on the side because I wasn't sure as far as onion taste but it was cooked and she made it . delicious and then my husband wanted to try some salsa and they were so kind they brought out I think probably four or five different salsa. My husband got the steak hashbrowns eggs breakfast but he wanted to try some the salsa on his eggs. He really enjoyed his breakfast and then our friends got a ham and cheese omelette and he really enjoyed it and said it was eggs were perfect and then our other friend got the biscuits and gravy breakfast. The gravy looked so fresh and just perfect consistency. She also really enjoyed her breakfast. She ate it all iced tea was great. This is another place that we will definitely go back to On our next trip.

    This was a quaint restaurant that was perfect in closeness. Along with high ratings the food and…read moreservice was excellent. It's a generational resturant which is really nice I think our waitress name was Natilie not sure on spelling. I got the veggie burrito no avocado and my dad got the pastor burrito no beans.

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    Main dining room

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    Chicken Burrito

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    Homegrown Public House & Brewery - Ceasar salad with smoked salmon!!

    Homegrown Public House & Brewery

    4.1(742 reviews)
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    Awesome !!! We…read morefinally made it to Home grown ! We've tried to get there numerous times and every time they weren't open . Well it was worth the wait ! I got the Forager burger and fries and it was scrumptious and the fries were perfect , my wife got a sandwich that she let me taste and all I can say is oh my ! Then even our teacup poodle had the doggie meatloaf ! Did I mention Dogs are welcome !!! We even met Gus the owners new white puppy and our lil buddy had a nice meet and greet ! ( Pic ) Led Zeppelin was playing on the stereo and it was great ! We highly recommend Homegrown without question for their fantastic food, atmosphere and friendly attitude ! Our pup liked it too !

    I rate restaurants with my OAT method:…read more Overall experience - My husband and I stopped here in Florence on a rainy day to grab some food. With a storm blowing in we were craving some clam chowder. Homegrown did satisfy that craving! Unfortunately, service was a little slow because there was only one waiter. Luckily, we were in no rush. Appearance - The warm string lights created a nice, cozy vibe. (Maybe the rained helped too!) Overall, the food was plated well. Taste- Garlic Parmesan fries- mmm so delicious with a yummy aioli to dip them in! Would highly recommend! Caution if you're sensitive to garlic... be aware that the parmesan can easily be mistaken for garlic chunks! Steamers- My husband got this and said it was very fresh and he enjoyed the broth. I tried it but I'm not a huge wine person and to me the broth was very heavy wine flavored. Fried Fish Cod Sandwich- Unfortunately I learned on this outing that I don't really love cod. The fish on this sandwich was not very meaty.

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    Inside seating

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