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Mario's Bistro #81177
01/09/2016 10:50 PM
01/09/2016 10:50 PM
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Hello traveltalk friends
Tonight as per our tradition our first Saturday is always Mario's .
As you all know the restaurant has moved , I myself just found a his out days before I flew out of NJ
Well back to the review
This restaurant never disappoints . Yes, they are no less Niger on the canal but the new digs are awesome. We did sit inside so we did sit on their lovely outside deck but inside was wonderful.
The food was as usual spectacular, we started with appetizers of a crab trio, a barrata Napoleon and a shrimp tempura.
All were spectacular. Followed by Caesar salad and then the four of us had the fish specials
Two had the grouper fillet and two the sautéed Char
All plates were happy ones
He is by far one great chef...send him to Top Chef Masters
We then split profiteroles
Absolutely awesome night
Good lemon drop martinis and wine list also superb
The venue has changed but the food and service has not....
If u have not been able here...Go Now

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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: debs] #81178
01/10/2016 07:05 AM
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Any idea if they are accepting credit cards yet?


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #81179
01/10/2016 10:25 AM
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Not yet, and we still have to find the space to visit; real busy.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: Kennys] #81180
01/10/2016 10:53 AM
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Thanks Lesley. Never been but hoping to make it this trip.


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #81181
01/10/2016 01:23 PM
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debs, another poster claimed the acoustics were terrible, couldn't hear each other talk. Did you find that to be the case?

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: RonDon] #81182
01/10/2016 01:29 PM
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Rosemary,

I started to ask this question earlier but I was uncertain as to where the OP actually sat and I'm thinking mine was probably the post you're referencing and who found the place so noisy. We assumed it had to do with the addition of extra indoor tables but I am very interested as to where the poster sat and the current findings, too.

Please note, the night we had the issue we sat inside and early it was fine but as the place filled up it got louder and then the rains came and they closed the plastic drapes, which made it horrible. (We have been there on other occasions under other owners and had this happen, but it never seemed that loud.....) There was also a very busy and large bar crowd that night. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: Kennys] #81183
01/10/2016 03:20 PM
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Not yet

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: pat] #81184
01/10/2016 03:23 PM
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I was fine. But someone at my table had a bit trouble. He'd trouble
But ask to sit outside if u are worried about sound
The food is worth it.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: debs] #81185
01/10/2016 05:10 PM
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Thanks, Deb. Perhaps they've improved things since we were there since all four of us had the same issues.

Re the CCs, it's starting to sound as though perhaps they've decided not to go that route after all. Or perhaps it takes this long on the island to open a cc account? They've been open on the Dutch side for at least six weeks now and certainly could have planned ahead to have this service up and running if they were of a mind to accept them at all. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: pat] #81186
01/11/2016 08:01 AM
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Some friends of mine was there a couple of days after New Years. They said they were now taking credit cards.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: debs] #81187
01/11/2016 08:08 AM
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Does Marios have a bar you could sit at and eat dinner?

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: MotownTim] #81188
01/12/2016 02:31 PM
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Yes. They also have high tables you can eat at that are comfortable. They are taking credit cards.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ScottieJ] #81189
01/13/2016 09:45 PM
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Ate at Marios on Monday ...food was great....credit cards accepted...Dave <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: Wingman] #81190
01/13/2016 09:49 PM
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Thank you, wingman and Dave.

Glad the cc question is resolved and they are currently able to accept them once more. Our December experience was that of one very incredible dinner so it's nice to know the quality hasn't changed. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: debs] #81191
01/15/2016 05:12 PM
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Do you have the telephone number? Thanks

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: debs] #81192
01/16/2016 03:50 PM
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The name of the restaurant is Mario Bistrot. The website is MarioBistrot.com and I have just redirected the website with the old name to the new one.

The new restaurant has the same number of seats in the restaurant area, but has a bar and a few high tables in the bar area. It also has parking and security. Mario was very happy explaining this to me last night. My newsletter will have a review of the wonderful dinner we had last night.


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ESK] #81193
01/17/2016 10:05 AM
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I see on their menu it states at the bottom "turnover tax incluse" what does that mean?

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: RonDon] #81194
01/17/2016 10:13 AM
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If you scroll to Turnover Tax in this link it explains it.

It is basically a 5% tax that is supposed to be included in prices but some restaurants have been known to list it as a separate tax on your bill.


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #81195
01/17/2016 10:17 AM
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It is very annoying when some businesses continue to disregard the law. I wonder why nothing is done to stop this?




Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: islandgem] #81196
01/17/2016 10:21 AM
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Good question.


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #81197
01/17/2016 02:39 PM
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Incluse means included so if the turnover tax is incluse, then it's included and not added to the bill. At least by my interpretation.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: weeks5051] #81198
01/17/2016 02:41 PM
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Incluse means included so if the turnover tax is incluse, then it's included and not added to the bill. At least by my interpretation.


That's what I thought. Thanks everyone.

Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: weeks5051] #81199
01/17/2016 02:50 PM
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If it is included, there should be no mention of it on the bill at all.They are located on the Dutch side now, they need to write their bills so customers can understand them.




Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: weeks5051] #81200
01/17/2016 02:55 PM
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I agree and also with islandgem. There really should be no mention of it but it was mentioned so I attempted to explain not only what it was but how it is SUPPOSED to be handled.


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Re: Mario's Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #81201
01/19/2016 12:55 PM
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Went for drinks and to check it out. Lovely location but as others wrote, can be noisy. Seems a bit more expensive than before (which I'm not surprised given the new location I'm sure the rent is higher). Had drinks and a bit annoyed that they added a tip. Our bill was $18 and they added $3. Diners beware so as not to add yet another tip on your bill.


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