09/04/09

Impersonal service/subpar food

by saipop

The waiter tried to get us to order our meals as we were odering our drinks.He seemed to be in a big hurry.

Our salads were very salty.We asked the waiter to take them back.He neither apologised nor gladly offered to take them back.When he brought back the salad,it was loaded with vinegar and sour.

The main course was OK,not great.

The service was absolutely impersonal.

The waiter never smiled nor even said good night when we started to leave.

Will not go there again.

01/07/09

Should be called Da Marc-up

by insearchofyum

Having recently moved to Houston from San Francisco, my husband and I don't mind paying extra for a nice meal. This is NOT THE PLACE for a nice meal. Trust me!! We arrived early for our reservation and decided to wait in the "bar"- a nasty little corner of the room jammed with people. Having a large wine collection ourselves, we were surprised to see the mark up from retail for their by the glass offerings. Highway robbery. After being seated, the waiter rolled up a chalk board of the specials. Yes, that's right- rolled up a chalk board and left it for our consideration!! We felt like students in a terrible cramped and loud classroom. The restaurant itself is in an old house kind of place with creaking wood floors that serve to amplify sound. The tables are all jammed together in such a way that one can not avoid hearing the neighboring conversations. Not too romantic, I must say. We chose to order some of the specials as well as some from the menu. All were bland and nasty. I had the fish with artichokes and risotto and it tasted much like paste. Sadly, the rest of the meal was so un-re"marc"able that it has completely left my memory. We even tried dessert, hoping for something to save this dismal evening, but it continued the whole tasteless and unmemorable trend. I wouldn't return to this restaurant under any circumstances. I am not a person who gives negative reviews- check out my other ones- but this is one overrated place and people should be warned!!

• Pros: We had a nice waiter
• Cons: unre"marc"able, "marc"ed up prices, bland terrible food, loud and cramped

11/24/08

Best Italian Food

by trendyfoodie

Da Marcos is always one of my top favorites in Italian cuisine! They offer a seasonal menu to keep things fresh and lively. Their food is always elegant and delicious!! A great place to impress a date or for your anniversary!! It's a must go and dine place!!

• Pros: ambience, food, service
• Cons: valet only