Mara's Continental Cuisine

4,4 (257)

van $31 tot $50

Westers

3602 RT 35 North, South Amboy, NJ 08879

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Mara’s offers a fine dining experience in an elegant atmosphere in the heart of Middlesex County, New Jersey. Our Executive Chef, Michael Steinberg, trained at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan and has designed a menu that focuses on seafood and steaks. Every item on Mara’s menu is made to order with high-quality ingredients and great care is taken to ensure that you receive a top-notch dining experience at a relaxed pace. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Stijl
Culinair eten
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Westers, Zeevruchten, Steakhouse
Openingstijden
Diner Di–Do, Zo 16:00 uur–21:00 uur Vr, Za 16:00 uur–23:00 uur
Website
http://www.marasrestaurantnj.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Kledingvoorschrift
Smart casual
Chef-kok
Michael Steinberg
Catering
Mara's has catering options to meet your needs. Please contact us for a consultation.
Private party faciliteiten
Mara’s offers private dining rooms for your special occasions like office functions, bridal & baby showers, and birthday parties. Please contact us for a consultation.

Locatie
3602 RT 35 North, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Wijk
East Brunswick
Kruispunt
Catherine Street
Parkeerinformatie
Privéterrein
Openbaar vervoer
Mara's is located one mile from the South Amboy NJ Transit train station.
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bezorging, Bier, Cocktails, Entertainment, Open haard, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Little Neck ClamsUS$ 11,00
sautéed with red or white sauce
Garlic ShrimpUS$ 12,00
sautéed with garlic, paprika, and sherry wine
Shrimp MartiniUS$ 14,00
fresh gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce
Crispy CalamariUS$ 11,00
traditional marinara sauce or asian sweet & spicy
Tuna Tartare*US$ 12,00
tossed with avocado and spicy aioli
Sautéed Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$ 9,00
with yogurt sauce
Pan Seared Scallops Wrapped in ProsciuttoUS$ 14,00
over tomato chutney with balsamic glaze
Artichoke RavioliUS$ 10,00
with roasted tomatoes

Soups and Salads

French Onion SoupUS$ 8,00
with melted gruyere and toasted french baguette
Mediterranean Salad with Grilled ShrimpUS$ 14,00
chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley with lemon vinaigrette
Fennel SaladUS$ 8,00
fennel, arugula, and orange with honey vinaigrette
Gorgonzola Pear SaladUS$ 9,00
mesclun greens with pear, gorgonzola, and caramelized walnuts with house vinaigrette
Classic CaesarUS$ 8,00
hand-cut romaine hearts tossed with croutons, and parmesan with house dressing

Entrées

all except pasta dishes served with vegetable du jour and potato

Cedar Roasted Wild SalmonUS$ 22,00
Sesame Crusted Seared Yellowfin TunaUS$ 26,00
with soy reduction and wasabi crème fraiche
Walnut and Herb Crusted Roasted TilapiaUS$ 15,00
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$ 30,00
Shrimp ScampiUS$ 22,00
Spicy Sautéed ShrimpUS$ 22,00
with cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper
Double Cut Prime Pork ChopUS$ 25,00
with wild mushroom reduction
Rosemary Crusted Rack of LambUS$ 34,00
Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$ 26,00
with cherries and port sauce
Wood Oven-Roasted Half ChickenUS$ 18,00
Crispy Boneless Half ChickenUS$ 18,00
Pesto Penne with ChickenUS$ 15,00
Bucatini CarbonaraUS$ 17,00
pasta tossed with pancetta, parmesan, egg yolk and cream mixed with seasonal vegetables
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms SteaksUS$ 17,00
with balsamic glaze
Italian Vegetable CiambottaUS$ 15,00
hearty vegetarian stew

Steaks

served with vegetable du jour and potato

Hanger SteakUS$ 28,00
seasoned with our house blend of herbs and spices
Skirt SteakUS$ 35,00
grilled with crushed peppercorns and topped with cognac and shallot reduction

Accompaniments

Sautéed String BeansUS$ 6,00
Sautéed Broccoli RabeUS$ 7,00
Roasted Caramelized Brussels SproutsUS$ 7,00
Fresh Herb & Wild Mushroom RisottoUS$ 7,00

Reviews

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4.4

4,4

(257)

4,5Eten
4,3Bediening
4,3Sfeer
3,8Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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232 Reviews

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OpenTable gast Gold
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore4 recensies
1,0
Gegeten op 8 maart 2020
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
Really!? I literally never got my entree. A service disaster from start to finish. Waited an eternity to ever see wait staff to begin with. Finally the hostess saw us sitting there with menu, but no water or drinks and instructed a waitress to join us. Appetizers and drinks went ok. Although the waitress has no knowledge of the wine menu. We ordered the skirt steak. A hanger steak came out with a butter knife to cut the steak. The shrimp entree was supposed to be served over pasta. It was served next to potatos. I ordered the duck entree. It never came. We literally only saw our waitress once, when we ordered our food. She NEVER came back. No one checked on us. Went to hostess. "Sorry,I don't know" Went to old guy that appeared to be management. "Let me check". My family finished their wrong orders and I got a check and my duck in a tupperware. Just don't go here. Even the food that showed up was only moderately good. My apology was,"Sometimes this happens in food service" BTW, they must be paying for good reviews. One reviews says they need a Michelin star?! I've been to plenty of restaurants. This place had a reasonably ok chef, and the rest is crap
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MarcW
New York City31 recensies
2,0
Gegeten op 8 maart 2020
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 2
Disappointing evening. I try to be understanding but too many things were missed tonight: We sat at the bar before dinner and after one cocktail they ran out of the vodka we ordered, then they ran out of vermouth for Manhattans. Once seated at the table we were told that they ran out of bread. We ordered appetizers but they ran out of the octopus and then they informed us they were out of the pork belly. It started to become an almost comical trend. The appetizers that they had, apple and Gorgonzola salad, French onion soup, calamari, tuna tartare were all nicely presented and tasty. However, three separate occasions servers came to out table and delivered food/drinks that we hadn't ordered. Additional, we had three separate waitresses come to our table and either take orders or ask questions; we couldn't identify who our primary server was. Stacey, who informed us that she was in training and would be assisting, was the saving grace. She was personable, attentive, and friendly. All-in-all it was just a bizarre dining experience at a 1/2 empty restaurant on a Saturday evening. If your unsure about the attire, it seems anything goes- I was corporate business-casual, but there were men in baseball hats & work boots, while another was in a soccer uniform and flip-flops! Overall weird for a restaurant that's set with linens
1 persoon vond dit nuttig
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TinaM
San Francisco Bay Area7 recensies
1,0
Gegeten op 7 maart 2020
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 3
If I was able to give this restaurant no stars, That would be my rating. My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. We got there before 6pm. The restaurant was not busy, 3 other tables besides ours. The waiter came over to advise the we’re out of crispy artichoke hearts and asked if we wanted anything from the bar. Told him we will wait for dinner and placed our appetizer order, jumbo lump crab cocktail and clams in a white sauce. The appetizers took at least a 20- 30 minutes to come out. They were good but nothing special about them. When the waitress came to clear our table, she spilled the clam sauce on the table. She apologized and walked away. The hostess came over and asked if we wanted her to take care of the spill. We said yes, thinking she would change the table cloth. Nope she put a black napkin over it. We were waiting for our main course to come out. Possibly 30-40 minutes later we were told our main course will be right out. Ten minutes later our waiter said several dishes were dropped in the kitchen and he wants to make sure they were not ours. What did you order, was his question. Told him scallops oreganata and rack of lamb. He left our table to check. He came back and said “yep, that was your order on the floor, ok, we will remake” and walked away. Are you kidding me? No apology - nothing from this restaurant. We wait another 20-30 minutes and the food was still not out. Other tables that came in an hour later than us were getting there food. The hostess asked how dinner was and I told her what happened. I was so disgusted with how we were treated, I did not want to wait any longer. Requested the check, thinking they would compensate us for the apps but that did not happen. Paid $40 for appetizers and left. Would not go back there again and would NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. This restaurant is a NIGHTMARE and does not mot know how to treat their customers.
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Kevin
Orlando / Centraal-Florida Oost3 recensies
1,0
Gegeten op 28 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
Great Food served in a wonderful, cozy atmosphere by a very attentive staff. Come a check out this hidden gem
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StevenB
Orlando / Centraal-Florida Oost3 recensies
5,0
Gegeten op 21 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
(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.
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MC
MichaelC
New York City1 recensie
5,0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Excellent all around! Loved the atmosphere, service and most of all the meal!
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OpenTable gast
New York City1 recensie
5,0
Gegeten op 15 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
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.
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NK
NellyK
New York City1 recensie
5,0
Gegeten op 9 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
The food was very good. The wine variety is good
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HarryK
New York City3 recensies
5,0
Gegeten op 1 februari 2020
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
We had the Octopus appy, which was on the special menu. They were fresh and perfectly cooked. My wife had the fish topped with crab meat, which was also on the specials menu. I don't recall what type of fish it was, but she loved it. The Pork Chop entree with Reduction sauce was the best I've ever had. Beyond that, both entrees came with their potatoes, crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and was to die for. Also, just for good measure, the vegetables made it to the table still hot...don't see that very often! We do plan on returning!
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OpenTable gast
New York City2 recensies
1,0
Gegeten op 25 januari 2020
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 3
Seated at 6:30 and food arrived at 9:15. Unacceptable
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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Culinair eten
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Westers, Zeevruchten, Steakhouse
Openingstijden
Diner Di–Do, Zo 16:00 uur–21:00 uur Vr, Za 16:00 uur–23:00 uur
Website
http://www.marasrestaurantnj.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Kledingvoorschrift
Smart casual
Chef-kok
Michael Steinberg
Catering
Mara's has catering options to meet your needs. Please contact us for a consultation.
Private party faciliteiten
Mara’s offers private dining rooms for your special occasions like office functions, bridal & baby showers, and birthday parties. Please contact us for a consultation.

Locatie
3602 RT 35 North, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Wijk
East Brunswick
Kruispunt
Catherine Street
Parkeerinformatie
Privéterrein
Openbaar vervoer
Mara's is located one mile from the South Amboy NJ Transit train station.
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bezorging, Bier, Cocktails, Entertainment, Open haard, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Permanent gesloten

Dit restaurant is permanent gesloten.

Mara's Continental Cuisine

Over dit restaurant

Permanent gesloten

Er valt nog meer te ontdekken

Aanvullende informatie

Appetizers

Little Neck ClamsUS$ 11,00

Garlic ShrimpUS$ 12,00

Shrimp MartiniUS$ 14,00

Crispy CalamariUS$ 11,00

Tuna Tartare*US$ 12,00

Sautéed Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$ 9,00

Pan Seared Scallops Wrapped in ProsciuttoUS$ 14,00

Artichoke RavioliUS$ 10,00

Soups and Salads

French Onion SoupUS$ 8,00

Mediterranean Salad with Grilled ShrimpUS$ 14,00

Fennel SaladUS$ 8,00

Gorgonzola Pear SaladUS$ 9,00

Classic CaesarUS$ 8,00

Entrées

Cedar Roasted Wild SalmonUS$ 22,00

Sesame Crusted Seared Yellowfin TunaUS$ 26,00

Walnut and Herb Crusted Roasted TilapiaUS$ 15,00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$ 30,00

Shrimp ScampiUS$ 22,00

Spicy Sautéed ShrimpUS$ 22,00

Double Cut Prime Pork ChopUS$ 25,00

Rosemary Crusted Rack of LambUS$ 34,00

Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$ 26,00

Wood Oven-Roasted Half ChickenUS$ 18,00

Crispy Boneless Half ChickenUS$ 18,00

Pesto Penne with ChickenUS$ 15,00

Bucatini CarbonaraUS$ 17,00

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms SteaksUS$ 17,00

Italian Vegetable CiambottaUS$ 15,00

Steaks

Hanger SteakUS$ 28,00

Skirt SteakUS$ 35,00

Accompaniments

Sautéed String BeansUS$ 6,00

Sautéed Broccoli RabeUS$ 7,00

Roasted Caramelized Brussels SproutsUS$ 7,00

Fresh Herb & Wild Mushroom RisottoUS$ 7,00

Aanvullende informatie

Permanent gesloten