Marietta

Marietta was our last stop before leaving from our weekend in NYC — what a lovely farewell meal! The neighborhood is beautiful and the food is comforting yet refreshing. Based on other reviews, my mom and I both got fried chicken (she, the main plate, and I, the rice bowl). Simply, yum. If I hadn’t been driving, I would have loved to try some of their cocktails. Guess I will have to go back some day :)

You know what… I have to say that BRUNCH was delicious today… Fried green tomatoes were awesome with that special hot sauce…
Folks, the FRIED CHICKEN is the God’s honest truth… it was soooooooo good… and the serving was everything-​3 pieces of chicken… loved it!
That French Toast with blueberries was a knock out… this is a definite spot that I will return to…
The only thing that was kinda off putting… was that the resto was not crowded at all and we waited over 40 minutes for a table… after like 25 minutes there were one tthree empty tables… I literally had to approach the hostess who then sat us down immediately…
The staff was very friendly and the tunes were on point… with a very mixed crowd…
I have tried the other two sister restaurants… Peaches and Peaches Hot House… If I were to rate the three sister restaurants with 1 being the best… it would go in this order…
1. Marietta (the fried chicken here is waaaaay better than Peaches Hot House)
2. Peaches (it was tough to put it at 2… might be a tie w/​Marrieta but they don’t have fried chicken. lol lol)
3. Peaches Hot House (low budget compared to the above… sorry to put it that way)

Great brunch! We moved to the neighborhood only a few weeks ago and we have already been a handful of times. The pastrami Benedict is amazing! I also recommend the French toast and bacon (they definitely win at bacon).
The service has been great each time as well!

Love the crab bowl! It’s amazing !

Solid neighborhood restaurant that does a very nice job on food execution. I also really like the creative cocktails and the price point overall is very reasonable.
I have eaten here several times and have always had a nice time. I recommend the fried chicken, the crispy skin salmon, and the burrata. I found the black rick surf & turf to be a bit too salty.
Like the other restaurants in this restaurant group, Marietta is a real crowd pleaser, and I highly recommend it for group dinners, first dates, etc. It works well for all occasions.

I’m not sure there is any better way to start the work week than with some scrumptious fried chicken for lunch. Tell me I’m wrong…
Today, a friend and I, wandered over to Marietta for our mid-​day meal to find a near empty restaurant and our choice of tables. Our waiter was quiet but provided good service and lunch made its way to our tables quickly. Each plate was piled high with greens (in a light vinaigrette) and a larger than expected chicken sandwich… But I found myself a tiny bit disappointed in that sandwich. It was good, don’t get me wrong, but I feel like it needed a little extra something. So for now I’m handing out three stars. Let me explain…
I ordered the ‘Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich’ ($ 10) w/​Swiss (+1) (also comes w/​lettuce, tomato and onion). The chicken was great. Super juicy thigh piece with sooo much crunch. Guessing its rolled in panko before its fried — the crunch is crazy. And then to balance all that crunch is the softest toasted roll everrrr.
However… if there was any spice in this ‘spicy’ sandwich than sadly it was lost on me. And I didn’t love Marietta’s ‘Comeback Sauce’ which is served w/​all their sandwiches. We asked what was in it and were told a combination of mayo, fish sauce & anchovies sauce and that ‘it goes great with the chicken’. For me — it did not go well at all. Fishy sauce w/​fried chicken? What? No. It was good for us that it came on the side and not automatically on the sandwich. I’d rather have a dash of hot sauce or dijon… but we didn’t ask if either was available, maybe next time.
And I’m pretty sure there will be a next time. This gal needs the occasional fried chicken sandwich and despite that fishy sauce Marietta is a great option in Clinton Hill.

I took my boyfriend here for a date on a busy Friday night. Even though we didn’t have a reservation, we were seated immediately. The décor was charming and warm without the hipster extremes typical of most restaurants in the neighborhood. I would describe it as rural chic with fun accents.
We ordered the fried chicken and fish sandwich. Both were great and served piping hot. There was so much fish on my sandwich that I had to take it apart to eat it, which is a good thing. The breading was light and not too overpowering. It could’ve used more spice or at least a more flavorful sauce (maybe a chipotle sauce or lemon base) to round out the flavor.
The only bad thing about our visit (and this is pretty damn bad)…Toward the end of our meal, a MOUSE ran through the dining area.
Yes, at prime time Friday night when the restaurant was full, bustling, and very loud, a FUCKING MOUSE decided to make a visit. This smacks of a much more serious rodent infestation. And no, the front door of the restaurant wasn’t propped open, so the mouse clearly came in through some hole. I really really don’t like rodents especially where I am eating. So of course the table next to us say something to our shared waitress. Her response – priceless. «I can’t do anything about it.» Manager comes over. His response – priceless. «Do you want to move outside?» That was it. No apology. No offer to comp the meal, which is standard policy in the restaurant industry when this shit happens.
Thanks, Marietta for the fabulous meal with the mouse droppings as the garniture alimentaire to my fish sandwich. In return for your unsanitary conditions and bad service (i.e., not comping our very expensive meal), you get reported to the Health Department.

Went to dinner with another person here. Nice environment and sorta of small place. I got a cheese burger with fries. Its was 15 dollars. $ 15! For a burger and fries. The burger was decent but was worth no where near $ 15. The fries were about the same size as McDonald’s dollar fries. My friend got the salmon with some other stuff in it. That was $ 20 dollars! The salmon once again was decent but wasnt worth $ 20…
Ive been to other places where the salmon and burger was bigger and a hell of alot cheaper. Am i saying this is a bad place to eat? No but is it worth the money? Sorry dont think so.

Been here for brunch and for dinner, both times did not disappoint.
Brunch I got the avocado toast with a side of scrambled eggs and a side of bacon. The bacon’s perfectly crisp and not greasy at all. Eggs were, well, eggs, but done well. Had a few mimosa’s which can up the bill quite a bit but overall food and atmosphere is great! Service is decent, they did not have my reservation written down but accommodated my group very quickly regardless!

Some of the worst service I’ve had, ever… on multiple occasions. Every time I go back I kick myself for it. Ugh.
I used to live right down the street, so it was an easy place to meet someone. Haven’t had a good experience since last summer, and now that I’ve moved a few blocks away I am sure I will not be back.
The 2 Stars are for the quality of the food and the location — there’s not a lot else on those few blocks, and the food is actually pretty good.
The Good: charcuterie plate, fried green tomatoes and the black rice surf and turf are great. The burger used to be fantastic, but the last 2 times I’ve had it was just meh. I don’t know if the recipe changed or just the people cooking it, but it’s just not as good.
The Bad: The cocktails (most are too sweet, none I’ve had are well balanced). The beers (not a lot of choice on tap, which is fine — but on 2 separate occasions I sat in front of the bartender and she poured me a beer that was literally half full, the other half with foam. Not ok). The service (Ignored at tables for excessive amounts of time without a single greeting, and then left… Had rude comments dished by both a server and manager, separate times. and had both food and drinks forgotten, in the same experience). It’s bad.
I don’t like writing negative reviews, but I hope someone sees this and rethinks who and how your business is running.

I walked in one night for dinner and was greeted by Ginuine playing in the background. Good. Musiq and Erykah Badu playing after: even better. The restaurant was dim and romantic which makes it a perfect first date spot if you’re into southern food with a flare.
My date and I started off with the watermelon salad. I must admit, it definitely has an acquired taste. We thoroughly enjoyed it, though. I recommend it, only if you’re feeling daring.
I ordered the blue crab spaghetti on a whim. I don’t EVER order crab, hell, I thought I didn’t even like crab meat. The blue crab spaghetti was superb. I almost scraped my plate. I learned on that night that I like crab meat. My date ordered the rib & tail, which was basically a generous cut of wonderfully seasoned steak with an oxtail sauce that was surprisingly really good, considering I’m one of those boring people who can’t enjoy something that might be good, just because of where it comes from or what it actually is.
I will most definitely be back, but for brunch next time.

Came to visit my best friend for her birthday and this place was the perfect Sunday evening spot. It was a party of three and we were looking for a calm, low dim lit restaurant to unwind and we found it.
Marietta was able to service us with ample time. We were switched servers but the transition was so seamless we barely noticed. We ordered a bottle of Tempranillo priced at $ 32 which is reasonable. My party ordered a burger, the fried chicken option and I ordered the mussels ($ 17).
The mussels were a hefty amount, I always love with restaurants give you a bang for your buck. A large bowl of MUSSELS! And… they understand how to serve them because they brought out and extra bowl for your empty shells. This entrée always brings a side of fries.
The add on and specialty here is they’re sauce. «Comeback,» sauce. To me, it tasted like ketchup, mayo and Siracha. But you can only guess as its their special sauce.
In total, the bill was about $ 98 for three people and that includes a bottle of wine. I think that’s a great price and a great time. I recommend this place for romantic dates. Very cute and cozy.

This place manages to give the feel of an intimate venue, while actually being twice the size you think it is. Came here with my bf and his parents on a Friday evening. The menu may seem small to some, but I like to think of it as curated. The lights were low enough to feel soothing but bright enough to read the menus with no issue.
The food: I ordered the whiting sandwich after seeing another persons order. Its ridiculous. It included three (3!) pieces of light crispy fillets between a succulent butter toasted bun (think lobster roll bun). I actually took one fillet off the sandwich when eating it and shared it with my table. It also is served with their Comeback sauce, which is a spicy mayo.
I tasted a bit of the fried chicken and black rice and both were delicious too. But I’m still glad I went with the whiting sandwich.

Only in Bed Stuy do you see a plethora of hipster restaurants while a guy is frying fish on the street– gotta love it. At Marietta the food will knock your socks off.
Ate:
Fried green tomatoes chow chow and comeback sauce
Blue crab spaghetti with tomatoes, chilies & breadcrumbs
I am obsessed with the fried green tomatoes– the best ever!
This spot on Grand is definitely happening as evidenced by the fine dining establishments and Meklebergs Gourmet shop up the block. Either way the hipsters and those who lived through rougher days in the ‘hood make Grand– grand!

Great Southern restaurant. The first time I went to Marietta I had fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits. They were both pretty good.
The second time I had the charcuterie and French Roast Chicken. The chicken was amazing, the polenta was great. It’s definitely my favorite dish on the menu. To be honest, I wasn’t a fan of the charcuterie, I think the flavors were a bit strong for me. However, I did see a bunch of people ordering and finishing their plate. I think I was the only person there who didn’t really like it.
After all that, the owner offered to take it off our bill! If that’s not great service then I don’t know what is.

The fried chicken here is not as good as Peaches Hot House… they aren’t even close. Considering that they are a part of the same family of restaurants run by the same people, that is thoroughly disappointing.
This is NOT a substitute for Peaches Hot House. You have been warned.

No.
Do not go here — just walk around the corner to The Finch.
The drinks: GOD awful.
The food: fine, ok — nothing special.
I can’t even write a long review due to the inanity.

I would say it was teetering on amazing, it was a 4.5 for me. There were a few hiccups on some dishes but overall a very excellent meal. The restaurant itself is a long restaurant with a decent amount of seating and for some reason, the décor had a Hamptons/​modern Southern feel to the place. I came with a few friends and it was a nice way to sample a lot of what the restaurant had to offer and I was very pleased. Marietta is also part of the people who do Peaches, Peaches Hothouse, and Smoke Joint.
The food:
Charcuterie Plate– Whipped Pork Shoulder, Pork Cheek, Chicken Liver Mousse, Country Ham. I thought their Charcuterie plate was really great. I thought their Chicken Liver mousse and Country Ham were excellent, they were my two favs. The whipped shoulder was good but wasn’t as exciting. I think the pork cheek was served with mustard and the flavors really worked but the mustard was excellent.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts– Whipped garlic, olive oil. I thought these were very nicely cooked, they had a nice clean flavor and it was a nice side dish.
Ham and Cheese Heirloom Grits– Anson Mills, Benton’s Smoked Ham, Aged Gouda. I thought the grits were great, they were very cheesy, kinda felt like scrambled eggs in a weird kinda way but a good way. The grits were so nice and rich, then it pairs really well with the salty porky flavor of the ham. I would get this again.
Extra Fancy Fried Chicken– Lemon-​Honey Brine, Marietta Hot Sauce. This is kinda the go to dish here and for good reason, it has really great flavor while juicy yet not greasy. It was fried so well it didn’t feel like it was fried at all. The sauces were nice especially the spicy honey, then the chipotle, both really worked with the chicken.
Crispy Skin Salmon– Cauliflower– whipped and roasted, Sea Beans. I am normally not a fan of cooked salmon but the one here was ordered med raw and it was so perfectly cooked, it is probably one of the best cooked salmon dishes I have had. And then the crispy skin was a wonderful addition.
Rib & Tail– Charred Ribeye, Oxtail Sauce, Fresh Herbs, Lime. This dish didn’t feel American at all, honestly, it felt like a Thai dish. It really resembled a Thai salad with a kick. The bone marrow was great complement to the steak. Steak itself was cooked nicely but with an Ribeye, it had some huge chunks of fat, it also had some chewy pieces. The dish was good, but would have been great with a slight adjustment.
French Roast Chicken– FreeBird Chicken, Anson Mills Polenta, market mushrooms. I was really excited to try this dish since it had it’s own section on the side of the menu. The idea of roast chicken seemed enticing, the chicken was extremely juicy and the flavor of the chicken was nice but the dish came off very salty and that kinda ruined the dish for me.
Grilled Leg of Lamb– Asparagus, Confit Tomato, Dill, Feta, Black Olives. This was my least favorite dish, the leg of lamb was really chewy. The flavor of the lamb was OK but the dill and feta didn’t work for me, I was not a fan of this dish.

People have been telling me about this place since I came to the neighborhood. Happy to have been invited to a dinner with friends here. The place is way bigger than I had originally thought inside so it’s actually good for groups if you make a reservation. I had the roast chicken and it was really good. And also, fried green tomatoes!

Should a neighborhood restaurant be rated differently?
I am reminded of this question every time I read a review from a friend who has checked into that restaurant 50 or so times. Clearly, for the phenomenon to recur the restaurant has merits, but then, why don’t I share that enthusiasm after my own visit? As someone who travels long distances to try restaurants in different neighborhoods, I was tempted to dismiss this behavior as a preference for convenience. Till, after half a dozen visits to Marietta I think I have greater clarity.
Marietta, Clinton Hill which harkens back to the romanticism of Marietta, Georgia by recreating its spirit, is a restaurant with considerable merits. To count a few virtues of the restaurant and its management:
They get the basics right. I am a temperature eater, and am positively unhappy if an entrée is not hot, let alone warm. Honestly, I’ve never had a lukewarm entrée at Marietta. The food is always piping hot — no mean feat to pull off on a busy weekend night. Also, the portion sizes are substantial: the Long Island Whiting sandwich could well be serving the whole fish!
They pay attention. The service is absolutely top notch. While they won’t know the name of your dog, the staff will be watching you to make sure that you’re being taken care off. One Friday evening as I waited for my Memphis Fried Chicken, the manager showed up next to me with a plate of Burrata, apologizing for the delay and explaining that given the rush of patrons the kitchen had been delayed in processing orders, and in the interim he wanted me to enjoy the complimentary Burrata. That was a first for me. Sure, I have been comped a menu item AFTER drawing attention to a service delay, but never proactively addressed. What was amazing was that the Burrata was the appetizer I had been debating before opting for the Fried Green Tomatoes. That the manager got the perfect remedial dish, might be luck as opposed to anything else… but, luck is what happens when your preparation is rigorous.
They listen. I was pleasantly surprised to see a dessert menu on my most recent visit. When I mentioned this to the server, he said that other people had brought up the paucity of desserts as well, and added that I finally had a new dessert to try (The Brown Butter cake). I’m surprised he remembered my polite gripe two months back, when I had said that I was forced to choose between the Butterscotch pudding (very good) and the Drunk Toast (Excellent) on each occasion as the other dessert, the chocolate cake, inevitably ended up being dry under the surface (design flaw in the dessert’s execution) every time.
They serve consistently excellent food. The menu changes regularly, keeping things fresh for easily jaded diners. I’ve loved the Smoked Whitefish Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Black Rice Surf & Turf, and the Memphis Fried Chicken. Now, the fried chicken has much thicker batter than I prefer, (e.g. the lighter coating at Root and Bone) but one can still appreciate its perfect execution: always crisp and served hot (unlike at R & B). It’s so good that I am even willing to forgive the descriptor of «Memphis». Honestly, other than a Mambo with the Nashville style fried chicken at sister restaurant Peaches HotHouse, I don’t know why it’s named «Memphis» style (unless a Memphis relative’s recipe), for I’ve eaten at Gus’s — the definitive Memphis Chicken — and this is not the same style. One of the many deft flourishes a keen observer will appreciate at Marietta is the creative use of the hot vinegar, which isn’t too pungent (I’d rate the heat a 2 on a scale of 10), but which lubricates the chicken perfectly.
With a tab of $ 50 – 60 per person (drink, appetizer, entrée, dessert, taxes, tip), Marietta is one of the most under-​appreciated restaurants in NYC. Should you not come here expecting the technical brilliance of a Per Se, you’ll leave wishing you lived nearby — which to me clarifies that it’s the experiential elements of a neighborhood restaurant that define why it’s special… Marietta is positively stellar.