Mare Blu Ristorante — Restaurant in Sonora

Food was medicore...ordered the special of the day "surf and turf" that was supposed to come with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Filet mignon was ordered medium rare, was definitely more rare than anything. Also ordered calamari, which was decent (definitely had better). The steamed clams were gritty and one wasn't even edible as it didn't open / or got cleaned so it was completely filled with sand when we finally popped it open. My son ordered fettucini alfredo with shrimp which he liked (not loved), shrimp tails still attached. Daughter ordered fettucini alfredo with chicken, there were only 4 small pieces of chicken in her dish. My niece ordered penne pasta with chicken and vodka sauce which was just okay. I ordered the strawberry arugula salad and added grilled chicken, again just okay. The service was okay, the waiter forgot a water and my chicken for the salad. My salad entree was brought out as an appetizer (weird) when it was the meal I ordered for myself so, it sat there for approx 30+ minutes before anyone else received their food. I told them they forgot my chicken and they brought it out (again before anyone got their food)...I sent it back as it was getting cold. Overall frustrating BUT, our waiter was pleasant which did help the overall experience. Not impressed...Won't come back though 💔 Additionally, the surf and turf and the two additional sides of asparagus we ordered for the table wasn't available. Why would you say the special comes with asparagus if you were out?! Something all waiters and waitresses should be aware of before saying what your...

My wife had pasta penne alla vodka, and I ordered one of the specials, grouper. Both were wonderful. There is enough pasta left for at least one more lunch for her! The grouper is among the best seafood I've ever had - perfectly tender, flaky, juicy, and stuffed with cheese and covered with a lemon sauce. The fish also would have come with shrimp stuffed in with the cheese, but I asked not to have it. Wine was very good, with ample servings for a glass. Great value for $10/glass. I was surprised by the prices - $12.95 for the pasta, and $20.00 for the grouper - We've both had similar entrees for at twice the cost, and we're from Ohio, which has one of the lowest costs-of-living in the country. Both came with nice salads with a light red vinegar-based flavor. The bread - small squares with lightly toasted grated cheese on top was an unexpected treat, and that was before I discovered the tomato butter. Ohmygosh! The tomato butter. That's worth a trip to the restaurant on its own merit! The service was excellent. Even before we entered the restaurant we were greeted with courtesy - like when family arrives - and two other staff subsequently welcomed us. The servers' timing, knowledge of the menu, and attention to detail were excellent. Restaurant was spotless, had a nice but intimate bar area, and the plainness of the decor elicited subtle elegance. All-in-all, both tax were $64.00 U.S. The gratuity was in proportion to the...

This was our first time dining at Mare Blu, and it did not disappoint. We had made a reservation, though it turned out not to be necessary since plenty of tables were available. We chose to sit outside and enjoyed a beautiful view throughout dinner.

The service was excellent from start to finish. While the bottle of wine we originally ordered wasn’t available, the sommelier personally came out, asked us what type of wine we preferred, and recommended a fantastic alternative that we really enjoyed.

The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the shrimp scampi and calamari appetizers—both were excellent. For dinner, all three of us ordered seafood pasta dishes, and each was served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We finished with the crème brûlée for dessert, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. I did tell them it was my son‘s birthday although they did not do anything. Maybe they forgot. But We enjoyed our dessert anyway.

Overall, the combination of attentive service, delicious food, and a beautiful setting made for a wonderful evening. We will definitely be back the next time we’re...