Marlin's Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Mapleton Township

I had a mixed experience at Marlin's on Cliff Avenue, but one person truly made a difference. Alyssa, our server, was incredibly kind, respectful, and genuine. Her sincere desire to provide the best service possible was clear, and she made our visit enjoyable. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. The pancakes were rubbery, a disappointment that seems to be a consistent issue. The hashbrowns were warm and thick, but not browned, making them just okay. We were also surprised to find a charge for extra gravy on our $50 bill. The restaurant's cleanliness was another concern. The front of the restaurant was noticeably dirty, which made us wonder about the state of the kitchen. Additionally, another server seemed unconcerned about our satisfaction. Despite the issues with the food and cleanliness, Alyssa's exceptional service made the visit worthwhile. I might consider returning based on her...

My wife and I drove across town today to get lunch. There was a fair amount of people in the restaurant, but not busy. I've worked in several kitchens over the last twenty years so I tend to understand slower cook times when a restaurant is busy. We got our drinks then waited 15 minutes before our order was taken. It took an hr and a half to get a omelette and burger... both were cold and my burger was not what I ordered. It took a additional 10 min. to get the bill. Our waitress asked how every thing was, I politely replied cold. Our bill was discounted 15% . So I'm expected to be happy with a 15% discount on a 20 dollar bill after wasting 2 hrs for a 2 cold meals. Marlins is supposed to be a hometown place and I used to love going there... no more! Thanks for the $2.50 discount. The least you could've done was comped one of the ice cold meals. Not a good way to...

Service was great miss fritz took care of me as best as she could she is not the cook and very sweet lady. I had the Alaska Pollack and I know frozen shrimp and fish is all they had for seafood I keep forgetting not to order seafood in South Dakota and in souix falls I walked a mile to get there I needed to I'm a big guy . Water with lemon was great cherry pie and vanilla ice cream great, baked beans on menu (pork and beans) dinner roll great, 🌽 on the cob great over cooked dried fish and shrimp...so much breading on shrimp by the time I peeled the breading it had to be a little over a cup and the shrimp was Sooo dry didn't eat them it was the amount to equal at least below a one forth cup serving if that never again I may try something different next time . please get it off...