Marination Columbia City

Stopped in for happy hour. Ended up ordering some regular menu items. The Spam Musubi was okay. Nothing to write home about. The Aloha Fries were really dry and flavorless. They didn't put much pork on them despite it being quite expensive. I left half of it. The rum drink was alright. Bartender was friendly enough. Overall, not too great. Wouldn't probably eat there again or recommend it. It's a shame too because I love spam musubi and the concept seemed pretty cool.

First time coming here after the renovation/rebrand from Super Six! My friend and I came for brunch around 10am on a Sunday and there was plenty of seating available. It's open seating now, like the other Marination location downtown! You order food at the counter and give your number -- they text you when the food is ready and you pick it up at a window at the far end of the restaurant. It only took about 5 mins for me to get the text for my chicken and waffles. I've had it before at Super Six, and it really hit the spot. I love the creativity of the HK bubble waffle! But the chicken was somewhat hard to eat-- the crispy texture was a bit tougher to chew than expected and it was a bit dry inside. To order drinks, you have to go separately to the bar. I loved the lychee margarita. The frosé was good as well but a little sweet. The staff is all super duper nice :) we hung out for almost 2 hours eating and drinking. They didn't hurry us at all, and came to clear our plates/drinks multiple times. It started getting more crowded around 11:30 -- I think partially due to the Seahawks game. There are big TVs at the bar for you to watch the game! I'll definitely be back. So glad it's reopened!

They used to be really good. Hoping it was just an off day for the cook. Kalbi beef was just okay. It was kind of dry. Mac salad was tasteless. Could have used some salt. I don't eat bread, so gave it to my husband. You have to be totally incompetent to mess up white rice. I haven't had rice in months, so I did enjoy the white rice. No big deal about the slaw. I gave that to the husband as well. Husband ordered the same thing. He was not impressed.My brother had the fish & chips. He ate the 2 large piece they gave to him. He loves anything fried. The French fries he brought home. I must admit, I miss the old menu. Service was good. Food came up fast, but it will be awhile before I come back. Sorry Marination. I wanted to love you again.

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, my wife and I decided to place a pick-up order from Marination. I'll admit, I was somewhat hesitant in ordering based on some previous reviews, but I'm glad we decided to order anyways. The space itself is very much something I could vibe with. I love the open concept of their set-up, allowing the inside and outside to blend together. Would have been a perfect day to have a couple of beers and the space provided a relaxing atmosphere. The only interaction I had with the staff was to ask for the pick-up order itself, and they were very polite and quick in providing my order. It looked like the cooks were all smiles and have a blast in the back. We ordered the Kalua pork fried rice, sexy tofu taco salad, the aloha sliders, and a couple orders of the mac salad. First, both entrees came with an egg and both eggs were cooked perfectly. Something about getting eggs properly cooked always puts a smile on my face. The sexy tofu was indeed sexy, just full of flavor. My wife loved it. My Kalua pork fried rice was cooked perfectly and offered the exact flavor I was looking for today. Don't skip the aloha sliders either, the sauce on those suckers are bomb. We will definitely be back to eat at the restaurant itself to enjoy the chill vibe and great food.

Pleasantly surprised to see Marination in Columbia City! You order at the bar/counter, and you pick it up once the buzzer buzz. The food was delicious and perfect for the warm weather. I loved the Cole slaw and mac salad. I thought the Korean bulgogi and spice goes really well with the more subtle and quiet flavors of the slaw and Mac salad. It was good combination.

Marination Station has opened it's latest in Columbia City. Go up to the counter, order what you like, and give them your phone number. Find a seat at the bar, the large tables downstairs, or one of the 4 person tables upstairs. When your order is ready, you'll get a text to pick it up at the kitchen windows near the bottom of the stairs. I've always liked Marination Station sliders, but today I decided to try the fish and chips. The fish was panko-crusted and tasty. The chips were thick and cooked just right, not too crisp or squishy. It came with two mini sets of miso-ginger tartar sauce, which was fantastic! Once I ran out, the rest of the meal was slightly disappointing. A bit of cole slaw would have added some nice variation in taste, temperature, and texture. The self-serve makes service much faster and more casual than the old Super Six. I'm still not sure if it's an up or downgrade, but I left happy.

Kalbi beef and ginger chicken taco: good flavorTofu taco: nicely marinated tofu"Spicy" pork taco: extremely bland and disappointingThe jalapeños they come with are lightly pickled and delicious. Ate them allKalua pork sliders: these were average. More flavor at least than the spicy pork tacos above but still a little disappointing. Kale salad: tasted good but with no protein and about the size of a side salad--a bit expensive for what it is. I haven't been to marination in many years and had only previously gone to west seattle location and remembered it being AMAZING so was a little disappointed. The food was fine, but a little bland for me. Ambiance: order at register and then they give you a buzzer for pickup. Food was ready fast. Lots of Outdoor picnic tables is a plus esp if you have a bigger group. Very convenient for us with a dog and it was a nice day.

I've been to the Marination in downtown Seattle before, so I came to this Marination with high hopes of similarly tasty food. I was recommended the fish sando by an employee, so I ended up getting a fish sando, mac salad, and fries.The fish sandy was tasty and juicy, and the sauce pickles and slaw complimented the dish very well. I did think that the sando looked a bit underwhelming, but the flavor was good. The mac salad was a bit on the sour side for me, and the fries were good, but I wish the bigger pieces had a little more crunch.Overall, I would probably come back here again if I'm in the area

Nice spot for happy hour but limited selections. The jalapeno fizz drink was good but not strong. Got the coconut malasada but wish it was the mango instead. Sliders tasted good but I probably wouldn't order it again had it not been for happy hour. I do enjoy the location, as there's plenty of parking, outdoor seating, additional seats upstairs and seats with street views. I think this would be a fun spot for groups!

I've tried this place a few times since it took over for super six. Can Honestly say, it's not worth the price. Something about it is just not good. If you want better Hawaiian food go to Sam Choy's or Kauai Family Restaurant. The Uber eats menu is limited and the marination on Alki is also much better in my opinion.