Mara's Continental Cuisine

If I couldn't give this restaurant stars, that would be my review. my man and I went there to celebrate my birthday. we are there before 18 clock. the restaurant was not busy, 3 more tables next to ours. the waiter came by to advise that we are from crispy artichoke hearts and asked if we wanted something from the bar. he said we wait for dinner and put our appetizer order, jumbo crawling cocktail and snuggle in a white sauce. the appetizers lasted at least 20 30 minutes. they were good, but nothing special about them. when the waitress came to clear our table, she spilled the clam sauce on the table. the host came by and asked if we wanted them to take care of the spill. we said she would change that tablecloth. No, she put a black serviette over it. we waited for our main course. 30 40 minutes later we were told our main course will be right out. ten minutes later our waiter said that several dishes were dropped in the kitchen and he wants to make sure they were not ours. what they ordered was his question. told him scallops oreganata and rack of lamb. he left our table. he came back and said, “Now, that was your order on the floor, okay, we will come back” and run away. are you doing sweat? no excuse. we wait 20 30 minutes and the food was not yet ready. other tables that came in an hour later when we got to eat there. the host asked how the dinner was and I told her what happened. I was as disgusting as we were treated, I didn't want to wait any longer. asked the shook, they thought they would compensate us for the apps, but that did not happen. paid $40 for appetizers and left. would not return there and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. this restaurant is a nightmare and does not know how to treat its customers.

Great Food served in a wonderful, cozy atmosphere by a very attentive staff. Come a check out this hidden gem

(Dined Friday 2/21/20 I live out of the area but try to get to Mara's whenever I get to visit family still in Old Bridge area. While the base menu may seem somewhat limited, the lamb is always fantastic (what I always get there and there are always specials for appetizers and dinners. Friday's specials included lobster bisque, a lump crab cocktail, twin lobster tails, lobster francaise, 10 oz filet mignon with a surf and turf option and a fresh fish special. The tuna tartare appetizer is always delicious and the lamb is plentiful and always perfectly cooked. A good helping of vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, green beans and carrots are enjoyable and their house potatoes (baked potatoes, broken apart by hand, quickly deep fried and then seasoned with garlic, herbs and parmesan! are a favorite part of the meal. In the past the kitchen has been a little slow but not on my last two visits. While the restaurant is not located in an area known for finer dining, and the parking lot could use some TLC, the food alone at Mara's should keep this place going.

Excellent all around! Loved the atmosphere, service and most of all the meal!

Very lovely dinner. Beautiful space. Good portion size. Filet Mignon was good, but lobster was amazing (cooked perfectly). Gorgonzola salad also very good, and Mara’s Cheesecake is one of the best I had. Some small issues here and there but did not detract from an excellent experience on Valentine’s Day.