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Mark's
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05/21/2024 05:25 PM
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Sometimes I have to wonder, am I or are we (MJ & I) the only ones that are not Mark's fans? I put it at average at best, tried three times and even tried the mussels the last time based on suggestions, and again average. Probably won't go back for another try but I read the reviews and just wonder what are we missing?
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Mark's
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05/21/2024 05:53 PM
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It is by no means gourmet food but I have enjoyed every meal I have ever had there over the years. I think it is just personal taste. I know some like Gutside, I do not. I know you are a fan of The Palms; I enjoyed what I have had there but others in my group will not go back. Different tastes are what keep things interesting.
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Re: Mark's
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05/22/2024 08:23 AM
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How did we ever find that original Marks Place? No phones to speak of, no maps and not so many paved and easily passable roads to get there? What a treat it was!
We usually go to the current rendition once or twice a trip and love it for what it is - not a destination dining spot but good and plentiful servings for reasonably priced meals in a location with plentiful parking and we always enjoy the staff there. It’s not Spiga or Jax or any Of the many higher end dining spots but it always works for us.
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Re: Mark's
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05/22/2024 11:37 AM
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I personally have only had the ribs twice, and the mussels once. I am not saying it was bad but it just wasn't a meal that would draw me back to go again. I 100% get that everybody has their own preferences and taste, and I fully get that not everybody likes all the places I like. A OK with that. I am guessing having a history with the place has a lot to do with it, I don't have that although tried. Who knows, might be right there and give it another try some day. I certainly have a lot of friends that seem to like the place.
We don't get to that side of the hill that much any longer either, so that reduces the chances of going there. I do remember going to the grocery store that is there, different name now, and they had their yearly celebration and they had a live singer that would sing the ads. That was hilarious, guessing they don't do that any longer.
172 days until on island.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Mark's
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05/22/2024 03:31 PM
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We are not big fans, but i think it’s because we remember the old Marks in Cul de sac, which was fantastic! In our opinion. OH YES! In the shopping center is not as good ambiance. Miss the Cul de Sac location
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Re: Mark's
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05/22/2024 11:24 PM
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Todd...i think it must be you. My wife and I have NEVER had anything less than a delicously prepared meal at Mark's. I LOVE the lasagna that they serve, and also the Veal Parm. Comes with salad, etc, and we both look forward to at least one trip there annually during our stay. Also, the price cannot be beat, and the service is pretty good too. The place hasn't changed much over the last fifteen or so years, but neither has the prices. Still a fantastic (as good as some of the higher price italian places) for around fifteen bucks or under. Also, even though i am not a big drinker, they make a pretty good drink too.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 10:38 AM
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I'm with Todd, but my husband loves the mussels. Kim, i noticed the smell and was not thrilled about the table cloths not being changed. I didn't want to say anything negative, since most love it.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 01:53 PM
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The smell I thought was a stagnant air and maybe gas smell (cooking gas). Not awful. Just not great. But my last time it was so darn hot. We had a great time, about 8 of us. I drank a lot of water!!!!
Last edited by kim; 05/23/2024 01:53 PM.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 02:36 PM
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We enjoy Mark’s on occasion for sure. Don’t do it every trip, but still enjoy it. Agree that the location could be better, but the food, prices, and service make up for it. Oh, and the scalloped potatoes. Yum!
Robin & Ed
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 03:49 PM
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Scalloped potatoes and garlic bread!! And what they call, I think, garlic chicken, something like that? Fettucine alfredo with chicken. Yum! And such large portions.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 06:30 PM
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I would describe Mark's Place as a truly local island restaurant offering good food, good prices and good service. They have the best seafood pasta on the island and the portions are huge! Not everyone likes the same eateries and that is just fine. Otherwise, there would be lineups to get a table! They also do a very big take out business for lunch and dinner. When a restaurant is in business for many years, it is usually a very good sign they are doing something right.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 06:53 PM
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Again noting I have only ordered the ribs and the mussels based on what people rave about, scalloped potatoes and garlic bread are in my wheelhouse so if I go back I will try something with those options. Not sure I can imagine that is my pick if in that area but again, who knows.
It is great to have so many options, and I am not trying to bring Marks down, I genuinely wonder what am I missing about the place that others rave about.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 07:30 PM
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Todd--don't worry about it. Other people like the place, you don't. We're not curing cancer here. Do what makes you happy.
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Re: Mark's
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05/23/2024 08:41 PM
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Re: Mark's
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05/24/2024 09:47 PM
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Marks makes me feel like a great restaurant at home where I’m not busting the bank for a very good meal. And if a group, everybody walks away full. 👍👍👍
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Re: Mark's
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05/25/2024 10:23 AM
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I liked Captain's Rib Shack, when they first opened. Lately I am unimpressed. Same here.
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