Marina Cafe - Micco

They can't just drop by; a reservation is necessary!

Pro tip: Be sure to make a reservation! I'm not quite sure why, but it's definitely recommended.

The restaurant is run by a solo owner. When we arrived, he asked if we had made a reservation, but the place was mostly empty except for a group of four. I said we could stay but would have to wait about half an hour, which turned out to be our first mistake. There was no waitress, just the owner, Jimmy. I tried to understand since he had no help. The menu stated that soup or salad was included, but when we inquired, Jimmy told us it would be an extra two dollars. He also mentioned that he could only cook a limited number of shrimp at a time because his deep fryer was too small. As a result, he informed us that our dishes would be served five minutes apart. The food was decent, but definitely not what he claimed it to be. Jimmy frequently stepped outside for a smoke, which was unusual. Overall, it was a strange experience, and we will not be returning.

Eating was very good and plentiful. the atmosphere was original, the owner and the help were pleasant and friendly so they feel welcome. will they have gone back?

It appears the owner is chief cook and bottle washer. Food is not chef prepared. Frozen, canned and commercially prepared. Prime rib was tasteless and I can't figure out how he) cooked it to make it void of beef flavor. Horsey sauce was very good. They were turning people away, that walked up without reservations, and we were the only group 6) eating. A very weird, poorly run place. Thank goodness for the good company in our group!