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Mariel Boston Reviews
Amazing food with big city glamour.
What a wonderful experience this place is. Visually stunning rooms, beautiful people and amazing food. My favorite is the Cubano flatbread but then this was the first time I had dessert…wow, wow, wow Flan was wonderful and the “star” dessert wa
DAMN THIS WAS GOOD.
..in Boston for business and we were hungry for something different. Found this place in the vicinity of the office. Juan Carlos, our waiter, made us feel right at home - recommend several things, spoke to us as if we have been friends forever. The y
Beware - this place sketchy.
I have now had two horrible experiences with them demanding money for things I didn't want/receive. The first time I went here, I went with a group of friends for a 9:30 reservation hoping to get drinks before heading downstairs. But when we arrive
This is the kind of restaurant where you aren't really
This is the kind of restaurant where you aren't really paying for high quality food as much as you are paying for an instagrammable setting, theatrical menu items (I will discuss later), and overall very specific atmosphere. To begin, I have to giv
Was our 2nd time there.
Food was amazing and really great atmosphere. Randy, our server, was absolutely phenomenal. He was funny, attentive and also incredibly helpful and sensitive to a gluten allergy from one of our party. He made us feel very welcome. 5/5 would go again.
This spot never misses.
Been here multiple times, and the food and drinks are always amazing. I never been downstairs, but the ambiance is fabulous. It's so pretty inside and music is bumpin'. Definitely a spot to enjoy and chit chat.
They stop giving out free tap water in the basement past a
They stop giving out free tap water in the basement past a certain point and charge $5 for a small bottle of Fiji. That should be ILLEGAL!!!!!
Cute place to take pictures but the food isn't something
Cute place to take pictures but the food isn't something I'd come here for. We ordered -chorizo pizza: nothing special, pretty average pizza. -fried calamari: probably my favorite thing we ordered. Crispy and has a nice sauce -coconut flan: a lit
I wouldn't go there again .
The portion of the food was way too small even for tapas style and OVERPRICED . The service was terrible. Management didn't help either when issues were brought up about one of their staff members being disrespectful towards women, management said t
I went here to celebrate my friend's birthday.
It was a very vibey space though a little too dark. We got a bunch of things to share (tapas style) and most were very good. They also have an amazing drink selections including a few nonalcoholic options. The service was good, they would periodical
every time we go the food, service, vibe are always top
every time we go the food, service, vibe are always top notch, one of our favorite restaurants in the city
Excellent Latin restaurant
Excellent food, service,ambience and cocktails. What more could you ask for?! Enjoyed the shrimp pizza, mojitos and other cocktail that I can’t remember the name of… Give this place a try! I stopped because I love Latin food. So glad I stopped i
Fabulous dining experience in Boston
Dining at Mariel is an experience you don’t want to miss while in Boston. It has it all - beautiful decor, a lively vibe, and extraordinary food. We ordered a lot of small plates that were all delicious but our favorite was the gnocchi. I will de
Mariel aesthetically is one of the best places to eat it is
Mariel aesthetically is one of the best places to eat it is gorgeous inside and everything is served very beautifully. The service was decent our food came out quickly and she was attentive. The food was decent as well the servings here are small so
Loved everything about this place! Ambiance was great!
Loved everything about this place! Ambiance was great! Waiter was very fast! Will definitely be going back soon!
Unfortunately Mariel underground was not the experience my
Unfortunately Mariel underground was not the experience my friends and I were hoping for. We only came for the club, so maybe the restaurant is a better experience. The strobe lights were incredibly intense the minute you walked in, and as somebody w
Disappointing special occasion
My husband and I booked an early dinner at Mariels as a special treat for our anniversary. We had been there before for brunch and had been very impressed with the food, restaurant decor, and service. Not so last Saturday night, where we were made to
I came here with a girlfriend the other night.
I made a reservation for 8:30 because we wanted to stay for drinks after dinner. When I came in there was a coat check which is always nice. Even though we had a reservation for 8:30 they didn't seat us till 9 which was a bit frustrating. However onc
The worst customer service, overpriced, charged me on a
The worst customer service, overpriced, charged me on a card for no show, did not refund my money. Do not go.
On a recent trip to Boston, a friend of mine took me to
On a recent trip to Boston, a friend of mine took me to Mariel. The ambiance is nice and has a Spanish flair to it. It was around 6:30 on a Wednesday night. The place seems to be a place where people go to be seen. We had a reservation and were se
Wonderful experience! Randy our waiter was amazing -- I
Wonderful experience! Randy our waiter was amazing -- I have a gluten allergy and he was so knowledgeable and we had an incredible time! Ambiance was top notch. Will definitely come back. Yummy food!
The interior of this restaurant is beautiful.
I went here in the summer with a party of six and ordered the pitcher cocktail with the flames on top. It was great for a girls night experience. I only docked a star because the bouncers were very rude and made it difficult for us to join our reserv
Loved the food, service and vibe at Mariel.
Great place to celebrate all types of occasions! Sincerely, Elvin R.
First time at Mariel's.
Amazing experience! Like the previous review - The vibe, atmosphere, service, and food 10/10, even on a packed friday night. This will be the go-to spot in Boston. We will return with friends.
Birthday family meal
Fabulous location, modern and sophisticated inside. Great atmosphere and lovely staff. The food was superb. We started with the the sharing fondue, piping hot and so tasty with lots of fresh veg, meats, and bread to dip The small plates were excelle
Vibe, atmosphere, service, and food 10/10.
For dinner we ordered the yuca cheese puffs, hamachi crudo, pork empanadas, fufú dumplings (plantain dumplings), lobster pizza, corn and crab arepitas, and the steak churrasco. All the food is tapas-style, so smaller portions and you can order quite
Cuisine did not match the design
We visited Mariel for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant is beautiful with a very cool design and super high ceilings. The apps of cheese puffs, empanadas and key lime calamari were great, better than the entrees. The table ordered the Cubano, blacke
Top marks
What wonderful dishes! We thoroughly enjoyed everything we tasted. It’s definitely a place for a splurge special dinner, but it’s so worth it. (The cocktail list is also truly impressive and the fruit is fresh, and they will make them alcohol f
Birthday dinner 5 stars
Amazing experience! The place gives you that club vibe. I was extremely surprised. The service was great. And let's talk about food and drinks. The drinks were great. My favorite was the Vaca Fritta OMG!!!
Absolute must try tapas in a boring section of city, glad its here
What a blast from the past this place was since I was literally walking into the office building I previously had worked at back in 2001/2002 and now its transformed into this? This place took over the left half of 10 Post Office Square office buildi
Nice place to celebrate with friends
We were there on Patriot's Day Monday to celebrate a couple of Boston Marathon finishers and Mariel did well for us. The restaurant is one of the prettier places I've been recently The server was prompt, helpful and friendly and food came out of the
I prefer Dinner over Brunch
I've visited Mariel for both dinner and brunch and I prefer the dinner options. Brunch menu is very limited and not many substitutes. However, food is delicious and atmosphere is breezy, fun and beautiful. Note, they don't have much options for coffe
Went for drinks.
It a PACKED! If you want to eat, making a reservation is a must. The drinks were yummy, great selections. We were able to snag a seat at the bar after standing for about 20-30 mins. By the time we left, around midnight, it was pretty packed outside a
A friend invited me here and it was a nice vibe.
Beautiful decor, and friendly service. The corn and crab arepitas were superb. I could have eaten 10 of these by myself and been perfectly content. Blackened Shrimp was also pretty good. I didn't care for the Pan Queso Frito and the Avocado con Mojo
The food was decent and drinks were great but i wouldn't
The food was decent and drinks were great but i wouldn't recommend for a dinner or special occasion. We made reservations for a bigger party to celebrate a birthday, they didn't sit us until 20 minutes after our reservation and then they sit us in th
Food - service - atmosphere and energy was simply amazing!!
Food - service - atmosphere and energy was simply amazing!! Breathless What a wonderful experience!!
Homophobic bartenders!! The two bartenders refused to serve
Homophobic bartenders!! The two bartenders refused to serve us drinks when they realized we were a couple..My husband and I spoke to the management and they offered us a table but they never questioned the attitude of the bartenders..I regret not hav
Ambience and servers were great.
Drinks were good. We got daiquiri's, the 3 run old fashioned, and the white chocolate raspberry martini. Daiquiri's we're incredible. The food was a little more hit or miss. Good for tapas so you can try different things. Our least favorite food item
We've been trying to get into Mariel during a weekend for
We've been trying to get into Mariel during a weekend for the longest time . We were finally able to get in on a Saturday night . The restaurant is big and nicely laid out . Service is fast ( as there is a 1.5 hour seating limit ) . Drinks were very
The place itself is very nice, but in my opinion overpriced.
Margaritas are 20 dollars and are only ok. Food is tasty though.The thing that bothered me was the way that waitresses are trying to rush us all the time! In 2 opportunities they took out our plates before we finishedReally annoyed
Went on a Valentines Day date here.
The food and drinks were amazing. The lighting was low with a romantic atmosphere. Not sure how I felt about sitting arm and arm with other couples. We had a reservation and they seated us immediately, once seated I think they forgot about us so I ha
Great food.
love that they have lots of veggie options. Ambience is fun. Good drinks.
Rude and incompetent staff.
Worst experience of my entire stay in Boston. A hyped-up place, with rude and incompetent staff. I made a reservation two weeks in advance. We arrived on time, the table was not ready and we were asked to wait a few minutes. That's ok, but it's stran
Mariel visit October 2022
Feedback from visit on October 2022: Ambiance: fantastic Reservation and seating: I made the reservation a month ahead and requested a table with a nice ambiance (celebrating my husbands milestone birthday). So imagine my surprise when we were
It`s not Cuban Cuisine. Not worth it.
Food is ok. It does not really present cuban cuisine. Shots contain more sugar than alcohol. The server told us that we can use table only for 1hr and 30 mins and rushed us to order all food at once. We have not been informed that the table can be u
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