marietta diner

too much hype and bland food.. i have never understood the fuss about this place. it's raved about on tvfoodchannels. thefoodis on par with o'charleys or ihop. the last time i was here with 2 friends, something disturbingly gross happened and the waitress and management brushed it off and didn't apologize, offer to comp our meal or anything. will never go back.

great experience. come hungry and bring friends! the marietta diner is a brightly lit diner experience with a good atmosphere and huge portions. soup, salad, bread and spinach pie come with almost every dinner meal and you may very well be full by the time your entree arrives. it's a greek themed menu, with plenty of chicken, seafood, and veal dishes along with standard diner fare include burgers, sandwiches and breakfast. we went for dinner and loved ourfoodand enjoyed a plate of chicken saltimbocca among other things, which was very tasty. we had great service and plenty of leftovers. there are several massive dessert cases, and portions are just as generous, one piece of cake is plenty for two or three people!

we have been customers for 10 years, way before it became afoodnetwork hotspot. tonight i brought 8 people from out of town in for dinner and was sooo disappointed. thefoodwas awesome as usual, but the service was rotten from the door all the way through dinner. the hostess was snappy and rude. we were shoved into a table that was just far to close, nobody could move. i waited tables for years so i give all servers the benefit of the doubt. she walked up to the table and said " do you want drinks" quite rudely. none of ourfoodcame out at the same time, mine was on the table for 10 minutes before everyone else's. table that was sat 15 minutes after us had foid before us. everything about it was just disappointing, no manager ever spoke to us at all. i spent a bit of time apologizing to my guests. this has been on of my favorite restaurants forever-i am sad to see its fame and growth ruin it's character and what it originally was .

good but not great.... nothing outside of the restaurant would indicate that greekfoodis one of their specialties, but they also have a wide variety of italian, seafood, burgers, salads, and breakfast served any time. so wide is the selection that the menu is absolutely enormous - overwhelming actually. makes me wonder how they can ensure the quality and freshness of their ingredients and the end product. entrees were good but not worth the price. the selection of dessert cakes and cheesecakes was equally broad, but they were very good. i'll be going back some day to try it again, but not anytime soon.

marietta diner has a menu that could take a year to eat your way through. what's more, many of the options involve large portion sizes. this weekend i ate at the diner twice. every time i've eaten there there's a waiting list to get in. friday the wait was short, i had a french dip and fries. the dip was great, the fries a bit bland. the sweet tea tasted off, not sure if it was artificial sweetener or if the tea had been sitting out too long. saturday, long wait, we'd swear people with the same size party who arrived after us were seated first. they messed up our party's size, which meant another 5 or 10 min to get in. several others in my party ordered the apparently phenomenal seafood bisque. i got chicken tenders and fries, this time with gravy and unsweet tea. the tenders were a tad dry, but not horribly so and were pleasant enough, if still no match for a zaxby's. the fries were still bland, but the side of (brown) gravy for dipping made all the difference. the gravy is good and had a nutmeggy taste. the unsweet tea tasted fresh and good. with a little lemon (and our table received several lemons worth of lemon slices) the tea was even better. some spinach appetizer (quiche?) was at the table both nights which the rest of the party loved. both nights we also received a warm loaf of slightly cinnamon tasting bread which was better than the bread offerings of many other restaurants. the diner is also known for desserts, which cost a pretty penny, but you receive giant portions. soft drink offerings are coke products. community coffee. milkshakes are available, but i haven't had one yet. it took a while for everyone'sfoodto arrive, but there was a huge crowd. while the chicken tenders and fries were listed as an appetizer, they were a full meal's worth of food. one half of the french dip is more than you'd get if you ordered a french dip at arby's. go once at least (on a non-holiday weekend) just to try something you can't normally get. on previous visits i'd have rated the diner higher, some of thefoodis excellent, and the service is normally better. we'll be back to try more things.

great place!. i work around the corner from the diner. i go at least once a week. it's always a great experience. service is fast,foodis great, prices are fair and the portions are large. you can't do better in this area then the diner.

what has happened to this place???. this used to be my favourite place to go when traveling to atlanta... the last several visits have proved very disappointing. the service was still ok, but thefoodis just not what it used to be.

very popular spot, always busy, we always expect a short wait when we go there. large portion of food, service is great and the owner/manager is always checking in with his guest. i have only eaten at this location about 4 times in the last 2 years, i am giving it a 3 star, because i’m a very picky ,when it comes to my food. presentation, textures, cooking temps and seasoning are very important to my taste buds and i have always enjoyed a flavorful cup of coffee after dinner, but their coffee needs improvement. if you enjoy large portions offoodand being around a lively and friendly atmosphere while dining, this is great place.

visited the marietta diner for the first time the other night and had an okay experience. the diner has the classic neon lights paired with chrome finishes. upon entering, there were a lot of people waiting. but, the restaurant does a great job of working through the list and getting folks seated quickly. the restaurant was bustling, to say the least. every table was occupied, and the vibe is lively and full. we ordered a reuben sandwich and a philly cheese steak sub. both came with french fries, a pickle, and cole slaw. the portions are plentiful, so come with an appetite. the reuben was hot and tasty. the philly cheese was very disappointing. the steak had no flavor, and there was not a lot on the sandwich. the french fries were cold to boot. the cole slaw was some of the best i've had, definitely recommended. the service was friendly, but could have been more attentive. the waitress was kind enough to comp the steak and cheese since i only took a few bites. we ordered the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert, and it was amazing. creamy and smooth. i would go back to this restaurant to give thefoodanother try. recommended for the experience.

the marrietta diner undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the atlanta area. the service has always been good. thefoodis good and you get so much. they do it through ole school way . bread, soup, salad, spinach pie then your humongous entree. you will always take something home with you. we've never been disappointed and it's worth the commute no matter where you are in the atlanta area.

i wish i had a zomato account a couple of years back when i frequented this place.

i remember the ginormous portions and feeling like i was about 4 chomps away from a realfoodcoma. ended up asking for a box to bring most of myfoodhome.

the staff was attentive and the price was alright. don't expect shangri-la flavor from a diner, obviously..but it did its job!

atmosphere: the diner is brightly lit and clean.

service: i've never had an issue with the service at marietta diner. everyone's nice, patient and helpful.

food: it's a diner so the menu is humongous. i've been going here for a few years and i've never been disappointed with the food. is it 5 star quality, no. is is bad....not at all. its just good food. i've had a few things like the flounder that's been above average but overall, its slightly above averagefoodwith huge portions. i don't think you'll be disappointed with anything you choose on the menu.

this is a good family restaurant. when you're here it's clear that the marietta diner's claim to fame is their appearance onfoodnetwork's diners, drives, and dives. the menu is huge, so while you're waiting to be seated take a look at the novel of edible goodness. the portion sizes are big as well and you'll probably need a box. they have healthy choices for all you health nuts out there. if you do decide to get dessert, get one. one dessert portion will feed the whole table. the service was spot on. the owner came to our table multiple times through our visit to check in on us. this place makes you feel welcome. thefoodis good! the marietta diner is worth the drive.

as seen on thefoodnetwork in diners, drive ins, and dives, this place is one of a kind. it's one of my favorite places to eat of all time. they give you large portions and friendly service, plus thefoodis outstanding. it can be a bit loud, but if that's the only thing wrong with this place, then i'll keep on coming back. two thumbs up from me.

great experience for a friday dinner.foodwas in ginormous portions so be aware. even kids meals seemed like adult portions. great deserts and service was exceptional. highly recommended