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   UsualSuspect

   Detroit

   54 reviews

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   5.0

   54 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Been coming to Mare since open, but always to the bar to enjoy some wine. Finally had the experience of a full meal and the selection process. My guest surprised me by going a little more mainstream with her choice instead of trying one of the more uncommon options, but our fish was excellent and choosing a fish a bit lighter than usual allowed room for the wonderful Tiramisu. She also really enjoyed the tableside plating, but we passed on the offer of the head, lol.

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   DinaC

   Detroit

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Everything as on point! The food was amazing, the drinks were fantastic and our waiter was extremely helpful!

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   24 reviews

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   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Outstanding!!!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Wedding Anniversary

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   DeborahM

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 June 2022

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   It was our first time dining here and we loved it! Amazing food, service and atmosphere! What a vibe!

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   Barb

   Detroit

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 18 June 2022

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   Wonderful meal! Branzino was spectacular…. Moist and delicious. The apps, salad and veggies all made for a wonderful meal!!

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   PeterS

   Chicago

   54 reviews

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   5.0

   54 reviews

   Dined on 11 June 2022

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   Excellent dinner at Mare. Food quality was outstanding. Service very friendly and helpful but tailed off a bit as the night went on and the place became a ever busier. In fairness our server was working super hard - they may need to add more staff at peak times. Value was fair for the high quality of the ingredients. We will definitely return.

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   thunder

   Detroit

   31 reviews

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   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on 8 June 2022

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   I went with a friend and we tried their happy hour menu which is brand new. It was an unexpected pleasure! The happy hour is more like a Prix fix menu for 37 dollars. Terrific!! Great value Grest food I had octopus app and branzino filet with a lemon sorbet for desert. You can’t beat that price anywhere. And the food and service wonderful. I also tried the happy hour drink peach Bellini which was perfect and 8 dollars. I highly recommend trying their happy hour menu Tuesday thru Thursday 5 - 7 pm. You won’t be disappointed.

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   Lynn

   Detroit

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 7 June 2022

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   Met friends for dinner on a Tuesday evening so it wasn’t too busy. Service was great. Weather was comfortable so we were able to eat outside. Fairly extensive menu many choices for vegetarian and very nice wine list. Risotto was lovely as was the mushroom pasta. I appreciate options other than fish since I am not a fish eater so will certainly return to try the other dishes

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    RyanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    Excellent food and service! A bit overpriced ($42 for Don Julio anejo), but high quality fish!!

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    CJCK

    Detroit

    37 reviews

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    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    Forgotten about. App never came until asked a few times. Fortunately dinner was amazing. Unfortunately, we were largely invisible to staff catering to everyone else.

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    joujou

    Detroit

    6 reviews

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    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

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    From the moment you enter Mare till you leave, everything is just perfect. The food is amazing, fresh and so tasty, the wine list is outstanding! Love Mare and would go everyday if i could.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

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    We dined at 5:30pm on a Friday so it was fairly empty and quiet, but by the time we were ready to leave, things really started to pop. So, regarding the noise level, I’m sure it gets much more lively. We had an elderly person with us who really appreciated the quieter volume when we went. One diner was vegan and there was one entree item available, but it was really outstanding. There are also vegan options for side dishes so a vegan won’t go hungry here. The other two split a Dover sole and just loved their meal. The staff were very attentive and the sommelier was available to answer questions or make reservations and the owner stopped by to check on us and made pleasant chit chat. Highly recommend and we’ll go back for sure. Also owns Bella Piatti which never disappoints.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

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    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

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    This is such a unique restaurant. The food is outstanding and ambiance is really great! Bring your appetite! The fresh fish is excellent!

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    MIKO

    Detroit

    24 reviews

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    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

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    Allie & Larry the bartenders where absolutely amazing and had great energy,

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    suzyq

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2022

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    The staff is so friendly and kind! My friend and I both had the salmon and the fish was amazing - the bean accompaniment was a little weak. Overall great atmosphere but the staff made it amazing!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    31 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2022

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    Our first visit to the Mare started off well but ended up very disappointing. The drinks and appetizers were good but the waitress downplayed the fish when she told us to switch it from branzino to bream, which by the way is a 17.99/lb fish elsewhere but they charged us $85/lb and ended up charging us $170 for it for one fish and it was dry. Our bill for barely much food and drink was over $400 for 2 people. I would advise that if a fish is at market price, the server make sure to inform the customers that it’s over $50 a pound, and in this case $85 a pound for fish they didn’t even taste that good. I’ve heard from others that Mare takes advantage of their customers pocketbooks but I didn’t think I would have that experience, sadly this is a common complaint among many.

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    Lionslayer

    Detroit

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2022

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    Our server Curtis was fabulous!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2022

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    Staff was attentive. Great atmosphere

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2022

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    Spectacular night! Celebrated Hubby’s birthday and our anniversary.. amazing staff and the food was absolutely perfect and our server Mitchell rocked! We can’t wait to visit again! 10/10 ⭐️💛

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    DPS1

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2022

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    Loved the design. Very sexy. Service was solid. Food was ok. Had the Dover Sole. Was not hot. . .Lots of bones (more than normal.) Lived in NYC for 10 years. . .Charging NYC prices which is fine but need to work out the kinks.

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    JenS

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

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    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2022

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    Couldn't have a full meal our party of two was sat beside a loud party and we could barely have a conversation. Waitress could barely hear us. Totally understand if it was packed but there were plenty of other empty tables they could have seated us. When we mentioned the noise we were told "it's a good thing you aren't sitting out there" (main room) which actually was better.

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    Frieda

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    A little disappointed : ( I expected the food to be expensive but the prices for the portion size were outrageous! The food was tasty (we ordered about 9 different things to try) but nothing super amazing. There are other Mediterranean and seafood places with better food that is cheaper. Be ware of the "Greek fried potatoes"- which were $15 French fries with no seasonings or anything. Not to mention it was packed, very loud, and service was horrible. We had reservations at 8 and did not even get our drink order taken until 9- sat there starving and thirsty. Food took forever. Did not leave until almost 11 pm. I would suggest this place for 1-2 apps and a cocktail only, better off going to Joe Muir for a nice seafood meal!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    Great concept.AWFUL execution!!! Waited 2+ hours with no food. Ordered appetizers and they came with the main course. Asked about the desserts they offered when we ordered our meal and the waiter told us to wait to order them because most would probably be gone. AWFUL place!! Won’t be back!!

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    MonicaB

    Detroit

    13 reviews

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    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    delicious fish, would definitely come back!

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    litak

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 May 2022

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    We are aware when going to B'ham, one pays for the location, but the portions (4 scallops on a entree!) chicken rather dry and the cost.......did not justify the cost or visit and lastly $10./ for Valet parking!!! You do realize we just went thru 2 yrs. of a pandemic. Needless to say, we weren't impressed

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    sfgirl

    Detroit

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    The food was outstanding! The menu was a bit confusing and not well explained by our server. I only kind of understood because I had read reviews. Everything was really great, but it was Really expensive. The fish we chose was over $300 for three people which was more than we expected. We dine out at least twice a week in Birmingham and while we will return, it will probably not be part of our regular rotation.

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    RickN

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Service and ambience was excellent. Pricey but the seafood was certainly fresh / flown in so it stands to reason.

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    PeterS

    Chicago

    54 reviews

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    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Excellent dinner at Mare. All dishes flawlessly executed. We shared a salt baked fish amongst 4 for the main dish which was excellent although we had to wait a while for it to be cooked. Given it’s primarily a fish restaurant their wine list could use some more white options. All in all a great experience while being very fully priced.

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    Paquita

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    Great food, a bit pricey, a bit noisy for a family dinner

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    Aitha1

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2022

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    Our server, Katie, was wonderful! She was so knowledgable and answered all of our questions. Food was so delicious. We can’t wait to go back/1

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 April 2022

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    The fried calamari was tough not good,,pasta dishes made both of us mildly sick.

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    RobertB

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 April 2022

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    Ceviche, frutti di Mare appetizer, octopus appetizer were out of this world. An excellent Caesar salad and an exceptional vegetable risotto. The best crème brûlée I’ve ever had.Those were my experiences. I’ve been here three times and each one was better than the next.

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    MoeK

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

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    overall its very good little pricey, fish test amazing.

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    DebraP

    Detroit

    27 reviews

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    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2022

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    The fish was excellent . The staff was trying but not attentive. The noice level was off the charts. We had to scream at each other to hear was anyone of us was saying. When we mentioned it to the hostess she shrugged her schoolers and said “ well, it’s a restaurant “. The valets were snooty. I have never written of such a disappointing experience before this one. Obviously we will not go back and suggest to our friends not to go the restaurant.

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    EmilA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 April 2022

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    Food was just as any other restaurant of the the same standing but with the difference that at this one you pay three times more.

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    Montanefoodie

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 13 April 2022

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    Would liked to have had the music a bit quieter. Overall too loud to have an intimate conversation. Split Carpaccio three ways and had only five crostini to share. Wine was served before we finished our cocktails and approximately 30 minutes before our main courses were served.

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    Jeff

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2022

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    our new favorite restaurant in metro detroit, great food and service

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    Maryf

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2022

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    Great meal, excellent service!!! Wish the portions were a little bigger, but everything was fabulous!

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    ChickieB

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

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    Not an enjoyable experience for us. When we go out to eat, part of the fun is to enjoy the company of our companions. It was a challenge to do so here because it was crowded and entirely too loud to hear each other. Didn't help to have a screaming toddler seated right behind us on top of all the noise, mixed with music. The concept of choosing your fish is a good one, except at 5:30 they were out of the Dover Sole which is what I wanted. You pay for the entire fish and it is by the pound, so it is an expensive meal. Especially when you add appetizers, and sides. What we did order was well prepared and tasty. The service was friendly and attentive. But this will be our first and last time at this restaurant. If you like noise and loud diners, this is for you. It just wasn't for us.

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