Marian's Sub Shop — Restaurant in Florida

Marian’s Submarine Sandwiches: A One-Sandwich Wonder Worth the Hype

When a good friend tells you about a sandwich shop that has only one thing on the menu and doesn’t let you tweak it much, you pay attention. As a self-proclaimed submarine sandwich connoisseur, I knew I had to check it out. Ruskin, Florida, was a new city for me, and Marian's Submarine Sandwiches became my latest adventure in the never-ending quest for the perfect sub. Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint.

Walking into Marian’s is like stepping into a shrine for submarine sandwiches. The aroma hits you first—a medley of fresh bread, savory deli meats, and just the right hint of vinegar and oil. It’s like the scent equivalent of a bear hug from a sandwich. Inside, there’s no room for lingering; no tables, no frills. Just grab your sub, find a spot on the outdoor bench, and dive in.

The service? Stellar. They greeted me with the kind of enthusiasm that says, “You’re about to eat the best thing in Ruskin.” And they weren’t wrong. The sandwich itself? A masterpiece. Crusty bread with a soft interior cradled layers of perfectly balanced deli meats, cheese, fresh veggies, and (surprise!) hot peppers. Heads up—if you don’t explicitly ask them to leave off the hot peppers, you will get them. Luckily, I love a little spice, so those peppers felt like the cherry on top of my submarine sundae.

This one-sandwich, no-frills approach isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a power move. Marian’s knows they’ve perfected their craft, so why bother with options? It’s like the sandwich version of a mic drop.

I owe a big thank-you to my friend for the recommendation. Marian’s now has a solid spot in my sandwich hall of fame. If you’re ever in Ruskin and want a sub that punches above its weight class, Marian’s is the place to go. Just don’t be that person who asks for gluten-free bread or kale—stick to the program, enjoy the magic, and maybe pack some antacids if you’re not a hot pepper fan.

Will I be back? Absolutely. Marian’s isn’t just a sandwich shop; it’s a submarine-sized experience. Another checkmark on my submarine sandwich bucket list, and this...

I don’t know why this places can’t keep employees but the 2 new girls they have now, have horrible customer service skills. I ordered a “extra crispy sandwich “ like I’ve been doing for 12 plus years and when I unwrapped my sandwich, long behold definitely not crisped. I asked them to put it back in the oven and was denied my request because I unwrapped it and it left the building. If you’ve ever been to this place, you know it’s a hole in the wall and you can fit 3-4 people max. Exactly when and how could I have checked my sandwich when there’s no room to do so? I then asked how I should’ve ordered it so she’s know the exact amount of doness I liked, she said I should’ve said,“extra,extra,crispy”. Are you kidding me?!! I left out one word , that I clearly wasn’t advised to add for 12 years now, and they would rather lose a customer than offer to remake it or put it back in? Did I mention they wouldn’t give out the managers name,number, or schedule to call in and voice my concerns? That’s a definite red flag that this is place is going to Hell. When they’ve been instructed to deflect all complaints. This is truly sad as this was my favorite sandwich joint but like everything else, no accountability and no...

All we kept hearing was how great this place is so today for the first time we went. The bread was burnt, the meat was burnt on the edges, and the vegetables were wilted, hot, and watery. All of this because you don't know how to properly toast a sandwich without compromising the integrity of the meat and vegetables. Who wants hot lettuce and standard sandwich vegetables hot and wilted? We asked for NO onion, and, we got onion. 3 meats you say? All we got was 2 slices of ham and the rest was cotto salami. Ugh! Cotto salami? Not even Genoa? A toasted sandwich does not mean burnt bread, meat, and vegetables. The same quality as a Subway Sandwich with the same lack of understanding that you can toast the bread and melt the cheese without it affecting the meat and vegetables. And the taste? A menagerie of hot "stuff", that has no taste outside of it being burned, hot and wilted. That is the taste...Burned hot and wilted. I will go to the local Cuban restaurants including Ybor Grille from now on where they know how to professionally toast a sandwich and you are able to taste all the ingredients. We do...