Marcus Live Bar & Grille

Marcus Live Bar & Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   John VIP

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I don’t understand how there can be so many good reviews. This place was really bad. Th soon redeeming thing was the chicken and waffles. The calamari was way too overtired and greasy. The pizza was total mush, you couldn’t even lift a piece without it falling apart. They were out of a dish and we didn’t know until everyone’s food arrived. The ceasar salad was the same you’d find in a hospital cafeteria. It didn’t look anything like the photos. Our drinks were never refilled. Nobody checked on us at all. This is a glorified Applebees with a big name behind it. I hope he knows they are ruining his name.
   

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   JahleelW

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great! I’m in to trying new places and all different types of food for a great price as well!
   

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   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 28 February 2025

   Hi Jahleel, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Marcus Live Bar & Grille! It’s wonderful to know that both our food and service were super enjoyable during your visit. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Marcus Live Bar & Grille Team
   

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   Diana

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such a wonderful time celebrating my husband's birthday at this lovely spot! The staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home. The best part of the night was definitely the delicious food and drinks. My shrimp and grits were bursting with flavor, and the Lychee Martini was the perfect mix of sweetness and smoothness with just the right kick. My family and I can’t wait to come back and enjoy another great meal here!
   

   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 22 February 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Diana! We’re delighted that your husband’s birthday celebration at Marcus Live! Bar & Grille was so memorable. It means the world to us that our team made you feel right at home, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed our signature shrimp and grits and lychee martini. We’re especially pleased that the food and drinks were the highlights of your evening. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family back for another exceptional dining experience. Warm regards, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team
   

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   Christopher

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked a Valentine's Day dinner. Both a special pre-fixe and the full regular menu were available. My son has spaghetti (with butter) and he ate the whole bowl. They gave a meatball on the side with sauce and it was excellent. My wife had the pre-fixe with mozzarella salad, lobster and shrimp, and peach cobbler everything was excellent. I was also surprised at the amount of food given. I had the fried calamari, chicken and waffles, onion rings, and sorbet. Everything was perfect. Brought half of the chicken and waffle home because of the amount of food. If I ever came back, I would get it again. It was really good. Our waitress seemed new. It took her a while for everything and she didn't check on drink refills. Bottom line is that the food is very tasty. Everything was well seasoned. The portions were plentiful. Atmosphere was fun and vibrant. Prices were a little high- more like a restaurant in NYC versus a mall. I would definitely come back here again.
   

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   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 15 February 2025

   Hi Christopher, Thank you so much for choosing to spend your Valentine’s Day with us and for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your meals—especially that your son loved his spaghetti and butter! It means a lot to us that the flavors, portions, and atmosphere made for a memorable dining experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about the food and your honest feedback about the service. We can’t wait to welcome you back again, and when you do, we’ll have that chicken and waffles ready for you! Best regards, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team
   

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   Joanne VIP

   Montreal9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have never had a meal at a Marcus Samuelsson restaurant that was not outstanding and this continued that experience. In the middle of a mall, we had an outstanding meal and wonderful service.
   

   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 24 December 2024

   Hi Joanne, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re honored to hear that we lived up to the high expectations set by Chef Samuelsson. It’s always our goal to provide outstanding food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, The Marcus Live Bar & Grille Restaurant Team
   

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   Phillip VIP

   Philadelphia59 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great first time experience and opportunity to experience a Marcus Samuelson restaurant. Great food! Great service! We will be back!
   

   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 17 December 2024

   Hi Phillip! We’re truly honored to have been your first experience at a Marcus Samuelsson restaurant, and we are delighted it was so memorable. It means the world to us that you enjoyed both our food and our service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. Best regards, The Marcus Live Bar & Grille Restaurant Team
   

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   Frank VIP

   New Jersey46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stopped in to satisfy my craving for their brown sugar wings and cornbread. Absolutely wonderful. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Will be back soon.
   

   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 6 December 2024

   Oh, yeah! Our brown sugar wings are super crave-able, and they are definitely a team member favorite! Thank you, Frank, for visiting us again and for spreading the good word about our signature dishes. It's our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in American Dream. Best, The Marcus Live Bar & Grille Team
   

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   Sade VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I really enjoyed the food and my cocktail! I had the fried chicken and cornbread waffle. The pretty in pink cocktail was very tasty as well!
   

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   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 12 October 2024

   Hello Sade, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your food and cocktail at Marcus Live! Bar & Grille. It's great to know that our signature chicken & waffles and Pretty in Pink cocktail hit the spot! We strive to provide delicious meals and great service, and it's heartening to hear that we succeeded. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team
   

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   William

   New York City3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 4 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was very good. Our appetizers were ok but the calamari dish needs to have more calamari and fewer peppers. As for the entrees, my wife said her shrimp and grits lacked flavor, she hardly ate any of it. I enjoyed my chicken and waffles. The raspberry cheesecake brûlée looked like imitation yogurt was the main ingredient. You’re better off going to Marcus’ higher end restaurants such as Red Rooster.
   

   Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 7 October 2024

   Dear William, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a vibrant atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team
   

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    Larisa

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    It took 30 minutes for the waitress to first take our order. My drink arrived almost at the end of the meal and after 3 requests to bring it. Various waiters brought food to all patrons and didn't know to which table the orders belonged. Very disorganized service. The food was very underwhelming considering the world class chef associates with the restaurant. Very disappointing experience.
    

    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on 4 October 2024

    Dear Larisa, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a vibrant atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team
    

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