Best restaurants near me in Marion, IA

The Easter brunch at Granite City was very busy when I arrived for my reserved time. The staff was great! We were seated within 10 minutes of arrival. The dining area was congested with what looked to be extra tables so getting to the buffet was a little challenging. Our waitress was exceptional! The food as a whole was very good although the create your own and carving stations were a bit cramped. The pasta dish was by far my favorite. Overall great holiday experience!

Ramen was amazing and the cocktails uniquely crafted. Staff warned us about the spice level, which was appreciated. It is a very fun vibe. We will return.

The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Brooklyn was our server , who was very attentive. My husband and I enjoyed the calamari appetizer , then we both had a beef filet that was prepared as ordered and his was topped with lobster. It was a very enjoyable experience and will recommend Midtown Reserve to everyone. We look forward to returning for another great dining experience!

Salads were excellent. Wife got the berry salad and added tofu, I had the Buffalo chicken salad. Highly recommend those. Pretzel bites were good but it was a small portion in my opinion, Good cheese sauce. French fries were breaded, but good. Kids mac n cheese very good. Carolina burger was the only disappointing food item which honestly sounded like a great burger, I think they might have forgotten the sauce, it was very bland and the description sounded like it would explode in my mouth. Service was sub par. Sever was unable to recommend an IPA or other beer. With that many beers on tap all employees should be able to recommend one, even if it's just based on the name. Chairs weren't very comfy and the music was loud. Employees standing at the bar talking were using inappropriate language and there were a lot of children in the restaurant. My review sounds kind of harsh, not meant to be, I'd go again.

Service was great, food was delicious . Drinks were perfect.