Marcus Bar & Grille

This was my first time visit to MBG, and it's been on my brunch bucket list for a few months now! Aside from the lights not working in the bathroom they did NOT disappoint!! It was sooo many pros that overpowered that 1 con. 100/10 recommend!! My favorite options from this weekend's brunch buffet would have to be the pancakes, shrimp & grits, chopped salad, fried chicken & the COLLARD GREENS!!! I hate I got too full to try the macaroni & cheese. But I hope to be back in the near future to try it!!

Loved it. Was not expecting the food to be so good.My first plate I had to tell someone and texted all my friends they need to add this place to their next brunch location.There was so many options of food on the brunch buffet. Even vegan options.Definitely coming back to try dinner and definitely for more brunch.

My friends and I decided to try somewhere new besides our usual spot and chose Marcus Bar. The restaurant is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta and valet parking was available. The restaurant is really modern and has unique decor like a wall of roller skates. I made reservations prior and we were seated shortly after we arrived. I've been a huge fan of Marcus Samuelson and I've heard great things about the restaurant, so I was excited for this visit.The menu has many options. For my cocktail, I chose the PCH RITA which was basically a spicy peach margarita. It was made very well. I decided to get a few dishes to try instead of one entree. My meal consisted of cornbread, ribs, Mac & cheese and crab cakes. I thoroughly enjoyed everything! I particularly enjoyed the ribs which had a hint of peach flavor. My only minor complaint was that the food arrived a little above lukewarm. All in all, the flavors of the food were great, customer service was on point and I'm looking forward to returning soon.

This is establishment is like a fresh breath of air to the Edgewood Avenue mixture of businesses and restaurants. The patio had ample space for seating and also for a couple vendors that were set up for a holiday weekend event. A DJ booth was set up on the inside and garage like doors allowed for music to be projected towards the patio. This area also allowed a good flow between the interior and exterior. The front area did have a reception stand to confirm reservations or be placed on a list. One of the ladies at the reception was very welcoming while the other was a bit standoffish. The welcoming one was also accommodating and placed my party on a list. The interior was well decorated with memorabilia on the walls, including rollerskates and records. The bar was equally inviting with a good display of drink offerings.We did have a few table options once called including a booth, like middle table and then exterior ones closer to the bar. Since we were also there for the event, we chose a bar area table to be able to move around easily. Our first Server was quite pleasant. After moving to the second table. Unfortunately, we did not keep the same server. The second was OK, but not as pleasant as the first or another server who was equally helpful.We opted for a combination of happy hour (HH) items which were available until seven, both food and drink, and side menu items to complete our meal. The standout was definitely the cornbread! It was a delicious cast-iron filling of fresh corn and and yummy butter. The HH drink offerings were sufficient as well. Price point on meals were a bit high, but on par for the restaurants in this area. Would be willing to come back during a non-event weekend to see if service is better. Parking is a consideration as street was the only thing available. The other establishments by same owner in New Jersey, New York and Miami have received great reviews and interested in visiting too.

I came here with a friend for the brunch buffet last weekend, which was my first visit to Marcus B+G even though I've wanted to try it out for a while! They make really good use of the space and with the garage door open the space feels extra open and inviting. I'm not usually a brunch person...in fact, I usually stay as far from "brunch" as possible, because I hate waiting in line and I find standard brunch food to not be worth the wait or the price. So there are two features of the weekend brunch buffet here that lured me out of my brunch-hating shell. One is that you can make reservations, thank goodness. The other is that while they have a lot of standard breakfast food--eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, etc--they stock their buffet with much more that elevates it from a nice breakfast that you could make at home. The morning I visited, they were moderately busy but not slammed. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, greeted promptly by our server who took our drink orders, and then were let loose on the buffet. You get 1.5 hours for the buffet, and we did not feel rushed at all. I think if the restaurant were fully seated then we may have needed to wait in line at the buffet line and that could potentially make it a bit more of a time crunch, but we were done and stuffed an hour in. The day we were there, they had eggs, red velvet waffles, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, fried chicken (drumsticks and thighs, maybe breast?), grits, shrimp gumbo, shrimp cocktail, fresh salad, fresh fruit, mac and cheese, brisket hash, regular potatoes, turkey and chicken sausage, hot honey bacon, collards, fried catfish, grilled salmon, and some small dessert cups (I think banana pudding, red velvet, and a yogurt parfait). I am probably missing a couple things, but the bottom line there was a good selection! Enough items to choose from that you could vary your plate up on different trips, but not so much to cause decision paralysis. Personally, my favorites were the grits and shrimp gumbo, the fried catfish, and the shrimp cocktail. I also really enjoyed the fresh fruits they had available, the collards, the brisket hash, and the hot honey bacon. For buffet line salmon, they managed to keep it pretty tender and not dry. The fried chicken was flavorful and crispy, although the thigh was definitely less juicy than I'd expect a chicken thigh to be. For a nice brunch, buffet-style, I think the 38$ (came out to around 48$ for me after the automatic 20% gratuity and tax) is pretty reasonable. This is not necessarily going to be a weekly thing, but would definitely bring people here and choose this place again for a weekend brunch on occasion.

Marcus Bar and Grill delivers a trendy, cool atmosphere perfect for a night out. The open kitchen adds to the lively energy, letting you watch the chefs work their magic, which enhances the overall vibe of the place. Good music too. While the seating policy can be a bit of a challenge--reservations won't guarantee you a table until all members of your party have arrived--once you're settled, the food makes it worth it. The menu is packed with flavorful options, offering everything from mouth-watering appetizers to nicely cooked entrees - the food was okay: cornbread was good when saturated with butter; the ribs were edible; catfish was tasty - drenched in etouffeè sauce; and, the sea food dishes - just be mindful that Atlanta is land strapped. So, there is no such thing as fresh seafood in comparison to being by the water's edge. The chef's attention to detail and fresh ingredients really shined through in each dish, and the presentation is impressive. Craft cocktails were good too - maybe pregame before you go?!. LOL. All in all, it's a cool spot.

My family and I had made a reservation via Open Table and were seated immediately. Yay!1. Taste of Food: lamb chops 10/10; two ribs 10/10; salmon with couscous 7/10; cornbread 10/10; Mac & cheese 5/10 (half liked, half didn't); cocktails 5/10. Several of us ordered lamb chops but all felt they were too expensive to not come with sides. Those with salmon said it was pretty basic. They expected lasting flavors coming from Marcus. 2. Service: good but not great 7/10; Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and on top of most things but she seemed to be in a rush. She never refilled our teas or wiped the table of excessive water/sweat from the glasses because they were no coasters. With no refills I was still thirsty so I asked for a to-go cup of tea and was told that they don't have to-go cups. Huh?We knew of the 2-hr limit but the hostess felt the need to remind us before our time was even up. In 30-seconds, we went from feeling welcomed to unwelcomed. We knew she was just doing her job set by leadership but timing is everything. 3. Ambiance: 8/10 Marcus B&G is beautifully decorated. However the hallway leading to the restrooms seems unfinished. A couple of paintings or framed album covers would do the job. We liked that we could see the chefs in the kitchen. We could tell the head chef really enjoys his job, which was a treat.Overall, it's ideal for romantic dates and families. We would love to return to try the brunch.

I am always skeptical of "celebrity chef-owned" restaurants. Let me tell you, Marcus Bar & Grille blew all my doubt out of the water and exceeded my expectations. Kudos to Chef Marcus Samuelsson - I should have never doubted you! :DOur server, I believe her name was Candy/Kandi, was amazing! She had the best recommendations and explained the menu in a way that showed she truly cared if we enjoyed our meal.We started with the cornbread. The best cornbread in Atlanta (to me) is another Black-owned restaurant, but the Marcus skillet cornbread is a close runner-up. I had never had a cornbread waffle before, but I'm so glad our server recommended it. I loved it! Historically, I haven't been the biggest fan of savory waffles, but this made me a believer. The sauce/glaze that comes with it was slightly sweet and slightly spicy, but it really pairs well with the waffle and chicken.Parking on Edgewood isn't the most convenient (no private lot), but there's lots of street parking and valet is also available. The decor inside and the way items are named on the menu are very Atlanta-centric, but not in a corny way. The skates on the wall were so fly to me, and the overall vibe was so nice. Since visiting a couple months back, I've told so many people about it and have highly recommended MBG. I'll definitely be back!

Place is super cute, a whole vibe. Love the drinks the greens and the cornbread drinks.

I really loved Marcus B&G! We came with a group of 8 and were able to be seated right away, the staff were super accommodating when an extra person popped by after we sat down, and overall the service was great!The food in my opinion was delicious, I opted for the prixe fix menu that they had at the time, where you get half an appetizer, half a meal with a side, and a dessert, and it was delicious and filling. I was worried it would be either too much or too little but honestly the amount of food was just perfect. I got the skater ribs (cooked perfectly!), the king salmon with Brussel sprouts (again, perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing), and for dessert I think they were out of the peach cobbler so I got some sorbet that was great, tart just the way I like it.The ambiance was really fun too, you can see part of the kitchen which I always love, and the decorations from the roller skates to the artwork was sort of eclectic but also cohesive. Plus with the high ceilings and the lighting, it was really nice. I will definitely be going back!