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Christopher C.
We are a family owned neighborhood spot that specializes in seafood, new American cuisine, and Asian fusion.
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Is it kid friendly?
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Hi Jose! We are a small family owned business with a very casual feel. Everyone is welcome! However, We do not have a kids menu. Let us know if you have any questions!
Thomas C., Business OwnerÂQ:
How are they with food allergy substitutions? Dairy specifically.
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My daughter isn't allergic, but she is vegan. The server wasn't just accommodating to her substitution needs, he made her feel like the dish would be every bit as good even with the changes. Not every restaurant is willing to do that.
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- Jul 11, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
We somehow found the high-quality, reasonably priced, extremely delicious, family restaurant of our dreams! As an East Coaster, observing the vibe and hearing about the same family who has owned the establishment since 2000 just givessss authentic. Then the food came out! O-M-G!
Must haves: Calamari (it's lightly breaded and pairs so well with the side salad), as well as the Achiote Shrimp app!
For dinner the salmon and Day boat scallops were awesome! Scallops were cooked perfectly succulent and bouncy fresh. Asparagus was a nice touch, not overcooked with just the right amount of crunch.
Do you like Pesto? Do you hate Pesto? Well, try the Pistou! It's an amazing complementary sauce that will surprise diners on both sides of the Pesto spectrum.
Didn't have a chance to try dessert, maybe next time!
If you're lucky enough to get Thomas as your server then consider yourself lucky, and maybe go play the lottery later because your stars are aligned!!! Thomas is awesome!
We'll be back every 6-8 weeks when we visit Oakland :)Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - B N.Ann Arbor, MI01Aug 4, 2024
The food was amazing. I would definitely recommend the seafood boil with herb rice. Coming back soon
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 7, 2024Updated reviewSeated via Yelp Reservations
My boyfriend and I came to celebrate his new job and had a delicious time per usual. Marica has come to be our go-to place for birthdays, anniversaries and any celebration really. The food is always on point as well as service. And the pricing is pretty good for the quality of food as well as portion. My bf was only slightly disappointed they ran out of the Twice Cooked Lobster for the day - slightly. He was debating between the Lobster and the Seafood Stew anyway so it made the decision easier for him.
Seafood stew was delicious per usual. We tried some new items to us on this visit including the mushroom toast, the grilled prawns appetizer, the fries, and I had the sweet Korean pork ribs for the first time. I would easily get all the dishes again. The mushroom toast was a little pricey but honestly so good. The grilled shrimp was nice and tender (probably the least "creative" dish so I could skip next time). We'll absolutely be getting the fries again though because they're so crispy and fun to eat - and the mayo/aioli is so yummy with the fries! I'd definitely get the ribs again but I'll probably be doing the Twice Cooked lobster again on my next visit because it's a must every other visit!
All in all, looking forward to the next excuse to come back to Marica!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 1Jan 21, 2021Previous reviewLobster fans, coming to Marica is a no-brainer. Their twice-cooked lobster is THE BEST lobster I've had from a restaurant. The texture of the lobster was perfect - just the right amount of chew and bounce - definitely very fresh. And the garlicky sauce and the fried-ness in the twice-cooked lobster were such complementary flavors without taking away the taste of lobster.
Everything we ordered was delicious, but our second favorite after the lobster had to be the calamari. We've had our fair share of calamari, but I honestly do not know what kind of seasoning they put in the calamari here, that is just so dang addictive. Since we live a good 30 minutes away, the calamari wasn't very crispy anymore by the time we got home, yet even without the crisp, it still managed to be one of our top 3 calamari of all time, and we've had AT LEAST 30-40 shares of calamari in our lifetimes.
Service: I read some reviews about Marica's service being the best, and I gotta say, it really stands up to those reviews. They were so friendly when we went to go pick up our dinner; they were following covid safety with masks and everything; and they even gave us some complimentary items to go with our meal - some wine to go with the basque cheesecake - SO YUMMY - a must. And they gave us these blueberry panna - cotta type dessert which was so rich and creamy - I wish I could eat another one right now! If ya'll ever had those Brown Cow Yogurts with cream on top... imagine that but the whole thing is cream top, but with fruity goodness too.
I can't wait to find another excuse to have some lobster and cheesecake! - Tralfamadore P.Los Angeles, CA470251Jul 13, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
The service was decent, the ambiance was nice, but the food was pretty disappointing. Almost everything was bland and underseasoned.
It felt like the chef was just playing at running a kitchen. Places with that care about the food they serve with a passion generally taste their stuff before it goes out.
The saving grace was the chocolate soufflé. It was actually pretty good with a nice balance of bitterness, sweetness, and a kick from whatever alcohol they put in there.
Damn, salt your food! It's really basic stuff.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 14, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
Food was all delicious. The salad was so ridiculously tasty. Prefix salmon scallop dinner was superb. Crème brûlée so good. I ate every bite of the meal. Friendly service. Beautiful and clean restaurant. Perfect for group meals.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 24, 2024
Such an incredible experience! My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. Service was absolutely fantastic. Everyone was welcoming and they even let us choose our table. They also gave us complimentary bread and butter and a free refill! The ambiance is lovely and the interior feels classy.
We ordered the seafood stew and grilled salmon. Both dishes were fantastic. Portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side but it was delicious. The flavor of the stew especially stood out to us. Definitely a must try dish!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 2 - May 9, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
The food was pretty good - I particularly enjoyed the seafood stew and they were generous with the bread and butter for the table. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed on a weeknight, although it is not a big place so I wonder what the underlying issue was.
I did wish they had more fresh seafood offerings on the menu, i.e., oysters on half shell and carpaccios. That said, I do look forward to coming back when I'm craving seafood in this area.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Robert D.Oakland, CA1155Aug 27, 2024
The seafood soup was ok. Not great as I would have expected. I had seafood soup in Aruba and was hoping Marica's version would be at least as good. It wasnt but I'll try it elsewhere.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 2, 2024
I came to this place with my roommate when we were bored on a Friday evening. Parking is relatively easy to find nearby but it might cost money before 6PM on weekdays. The interior is nice and small but we didn't have to wait.
We ordered some calamari (not pictured) and seafood stew. The calamari was very good, especially because we like the flavor of lime in seafood. The seafood stew also has very good seafood overall.
My main complaint with the food is the portion of the stew itself. It looks like a lot in the photo and the stew certainly tastes very good. However, the amount of stew was simply not enough food for me. I'd love to recommend this place to fellow seafood lovers but can't say it's perfect with the portion sizes. If there were 50% more soup, this would be a perfect seafood stew for the price.Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Barry B.Oakland, CA013Aug 24, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
Food well prepared.
We usually get seafood but menu has several other options. All offerings are vey good.
Reasonable pricing.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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