|
Forums39
Topics40,032
Posts324,929
Members26,769
| |
Most Online4,031
Dec 15th, 2024
|
|
|
Posts: 211
Joined: September 2007
|
|
|
8 members (TRIM, 706jim, xrayman67, IWIWSE, SteveH, YachtReprise, 2 invisible),
1,404
guests, and
52
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
#43702
03/05/2015 09:56 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17 |
There is often discussion about the "best" burger on the island. After having the burger platter (salad and a lot of fries) at Mark's Place last night, IMHO it is the best burger I have had in the last few years down here. Great flavor and cooked perfectly.
J.D.
|
|
|
 .
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 7,752
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 7,752 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 343
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 343 |
We agree 100%!!! Love the atmosphere and all the employees. Great talking to Mark as well. Always stop right after we pick up car and shop at the market nearby. Can't wait to get there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96 |
for us newbies...location?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,314 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,314 Likes: 1 |
JD....never have had a burger at Mark's Place...but am not surprised at all that it would be a great one!! Everything that comes out of his kitchen seems to be just about ''perfect''. Still one of the best ''hidden jewels'' on the island.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 116
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 116 |
Wife loves the huge bowl of mussels there. Great casual dining.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,623
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,623 |
We too love the burgers at Mark's Place. Getting hungry just thinking about it. Service with a smile. Love that place!
Robin & Ed
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26 |
beachpeople said:
Wife loves the huge bowl of mussels there. Great casual dining. Have them bring you a side of pasta instead of the french fries. Yum.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96 |
Good to know...will be doing a morning in town...grab lunch then get back to the beach!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 150
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 150 |
JD,
Still fondly remember the times at the old location in Cul du Sac before one of the L (Luis or Lenny)hurricanes blew it off the hillside.
My wife still raves about her first meal there and watching Mark looking like a maestro in the open view kitchen.
The new location is much closer to the Divi for us, but we do miss the exciting trip to the old place.
For the newbies, do not let the location scare you off, once inside you won't notice the parking lot nor lack of ocean view.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 116
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 116 |
Scubaman, been there, done that. You're right.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 180
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 180 |
You really don't need a view once you've tasted Marks ribs. You'll think your in heaven.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17
Traveler
|
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17 |
I actually had the shrimp pasta last week and had enough left over for 2 breakfasts! Their pasta is very good.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 368
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 368 |
The burger and fries on one order are enough that my wife and I nearly always split it. Then again, nearly all there dinners are so big we split them.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993 |
kccouple said:
The burger and fries on one order are enough that my wife and I nearly always split it. Then again, nearly all there dinners are so big we split them. True dat! I have been fooled once by their "all you can eat ribs" special. Their portions are so big that a regular order of ribs would have been more than enough for me. Now I just order their regular serving of ribs and I'm full. I will admit that I'm not a big eater, especially at night, so others might have a different opinion and take full advantage of the offer. By the way, their scalloped potatoes are excellent!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26 |
They will also let you roll your rib order into an all you can eat if you decide you need more. And yes, their scalloped potatoes are the best. Their steaks will feed three people.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,628
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,628 |
My favorite dish at Mark's is the Curried Goat! The first time I tried it was on a dare... Now it is my mandatory P'burg lunch once per visit! Unusual...but delish!
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23 |
Bill--I think I will pass on curried goat, but my traditional meal there is what I think they call garlic pasta--fettucine alfredo with chicken. YUM, and definitely enough for at least two meals.
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 266
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 266 |
Carol...I had never had curried goat until a couple years ago at the Palms. You don't know what you're missing!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
Charlie and Peggy
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23 |
Ah, that's OK. There's lots of stuff that I am going to miss out on in life, that I'm perfectly content with. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,246
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,246 |
Had the pleasure of working with a group of Jamaicans in WPB in the 80's. Introduced me to curried goat and I crave it done right to this day. yea Mon.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,213
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,213 |
Burger Question,very important, are the burgers grilled on a flat top or a char broiled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17
Traveler
|
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17 |
Pretty sure they are grilled and not done on a flat top. If I am there again I will try to find out.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39 |
Was just at Marks, hamburger is grilled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,213
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,213 |
good, I don't like burgers cooking in their own fat, much prefer a charbroiler.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 535
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 535 |
Carol, you're missing out. My 6 year old has been eating curried goat since he was1.5. Give it a try and I guarantee you will be in love!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23 |
I'm really not a fan of gamey meats in general. I have to assume goat is pretty gamey?
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 993 |
Baby goat is not gamey. Tastes like lamb.
Adult goat, aka "mutton" in India is more gamey but is still very good.
Not everyone likes goat but I do, once in a while.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 535
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 535 |
Not gamely in my opinion and the curry if done right is not overbearing.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,594 Likes: 8
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,594 Likes: 8 |
ruralcarrier said:
Pretty sure they are grilled and not done on a flat top. If I am there again I will try to find out. Our Son loves Burgers , hence we will make our first visit there soon, especially seeing that our Daughter is with us for twelve days from TO. Thanks .
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17
Traveler
|
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17 |
Hope you enjoy it. I have never had a bad meal there.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 29
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 29 |
This is on our must go to list when we go next month!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1 |
You ate shrimp pasta for breakfast? Twice? I'm sure it was an excellent dinner since everything at Marks usually is, but shrimp 'anything' for breakfast........? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sick.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,383 Likes: 23 |
Lesley--you've never eaten at Mark's??? Surprised.
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1 |
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,869 Likes: 26 |
pat said:You ate shrimp pasta for breakfast? Twice? I'm sure it was an excellent dinner since everything at Marks usually is, but shrimp 'anything' for breakfast........? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sick.gif" alt="" /> If you've never had a shrimp omelet your missing out.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17
Traveler
|
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,076 Likes: 17 |
Pasta only as I ate all the shrimp with the meal.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,720 Likes: 1 |
Hmmmm, pasta for breakfast? Even that doesn't sound great to me but WE!! And no, Scubaman, never had a shrimp omelet and while I'm a firm believer in 'to each his own....' I'm thinking I probably never will. It just doesn't sound appealing to me, but of the two options mentioned, so if I had to choose one, it would probably be a pasta breakfast, for sure. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,623
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,623 |
Pat, I take it you've never had Eggs Benedict with crab then? Yummy! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Robin & Ed
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller
|
|
|
|
|
.
