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Marchand's Bar & Grill
According to the City Guide Tampa Bay, "The “Grand Lady of the Bay” is home to Marchands Bar & Grill, a swank eatery that keeps vigil over the downtown marina. Remodeling efforts emulate the Mediterranean decor present throughout the Renaissance Vinoy Resort while utilizing rich woods and marbles. Keeping up with changes in guest expectations and healthier lifestyles, the menu also reflects a brand new era -- gone are the tired sauces and a heavier fare of yesteryear. In their place, the menu reflects the flavors of the Mediterranean with touches of other global influences, such as a macadamia-encrusted fish might be served with a papaya or mango salsa, while the lamb is redolent of the most virgin olive oil with touches of fresh rosemary. Careful preparation coupled with exquisite presentation renders each plate an experience. This is dining to be savored, not merely experienced."
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(29)
- romantic(23)
- fit for foodies(18)
- good for groups(15)
- notable wine list(14)
- great for brunch(13)
Marchand's Bar & Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My party and I experienced Marchand's Bar and Grill for Mother's Day. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed but nice, and the service was impeccable. It was everything we'd hoped for!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have been going to Marchand's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been going to Marchand's Bar & Grill for many years with family and friends and enjoyed it very much. In the last few times we were with some friends and taking advantage of the classic menu, we were quite disatisfied. the menu is not as good and exciting as it used to be. Last Saturday we were there with some friends, the beans were hard (not cooked enough) two different wines we requested on the wine list were not available, the corn beef was not cooked well. To make it brief, we were not happy at all and we all decided that we will not be going to Marchand's for a while till they get a better classic menu (as it used to be)and better quality of food. Sorry!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
my dinner was amazing. i
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"my dinner was amazing. i read a lot of negative reviews, but i had a great dinner!!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
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Review 4 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The attentive service and food was fantastic! The farm to fork menu was unique, fresh, and inventive."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Brunch was just okay for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brunch was just okay for the price. I have attended this brunch off and on over the years. There was a time when I happily paid the price for this brunch. I think the food quality and presentation has diminished over the years, and I'm not certain I'll be back after this visit."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I thought the menu was a bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the menu was a bit limited for those who are not carnivores. Considering it is RIGHT on the water I expected more choices of seafood. That said, the salmon was quite good."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We have been to Marchand's
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Marchand's in the past and really enjoyed the menu and food. Unfortunately this time around the menu was very limited and the food was not good. We also felt for the price of the meal the portions were extremely small. We had the Squab as well as the Corned Beef Short Ribs. Neither ones were very tasty. This was a celebration dinner for our anniversary and we were very disappointed."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
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Review 8 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant, pricey,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant, pricey, but still a wonderful location which is tough to find in St. Pete. Beautiful hotel and great food and drink."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
1925 menu was done nicely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ordered from the 1925 early bird menu. It was a very enjoyable experience and a great way to sample some of the cuisine. It was also lovely to be at the Vinoy during the early evening hours. Our server, Dean, was fantastic."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Bkfst -Sun Brunch Looks Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent breakfast. BTW, the brunch they serve on Sundays looks amazing... great selection of items... and the pastries are fabulous. We arrived too early for the brunch... but they offered some of the desserts... they were really great."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2000
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 11 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exception food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exception food and service. Staff was extremely friendly and kind."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The beautiful atmosphere,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The beautiful atmosphere, spacious seating, and relatively quiet atmosphere are the best attributes of Marchand's. The food and service are good, but far from top notch and the wine list expensive. I wouldn't call the food expensive as some people have, at least for this type of restaurant. I have a strong distaste to putting a bar with a TV in the middle of this type of high end restaurant, but there wasn't a rowdy crowd at the bar, at least the night I was there. My wife's tilefish was very good but my rabbit was only slightly above average."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They have a wonderful fixe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They have a wonderful fixe prix menu that is a bargain. The food is very good and it is very convenient to eat there before the orchestra or a play."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
New Menu. Not willing to accommodat
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"New Menu. Not willing to accommodate any Vegetarian Requests as they were on previous occassions. Service- Poor. Last visit the chef provided superb ravioli and aspargus. This visit we were told they "could heat up some vegetables or maybe some beans". Not what I would expect from a establishment of this caliber.
Dined there last week, the food and service was superb. Due to that experience we invited others to accompany us. Based on this last experience we would not return."
Dined there last week, the food and service was superb. Due to that experience we invited others to accompany us. Based on this last experience we would not return."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fine dining effect spoiled
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fine dining effect spoiled by the bar with TV in center of dining room"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Really wanted a nice experience-NOT
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Friday after Valentines Day with wife and son for nice formal dinner. The menu was only a valentines menu with only 2-3 offerings. Neither of which were an option I was wanting (viewed the menu on the website). After consideration My son and I had the $70 lobster dinner with oyster appetizer. The oysters were decribed as 4 or 5 on a serving. They came with 3 which didn't matter they were terrible. The little lobster tails were overcooked and the desert which was to come with both dinners came as one small desert for 2. My wife had the other dinner with scallops and it was too salty for her to finish. The best item was the wine.
The atmosphere is a bar with a resturant built around it. Not what is projected on the websit"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The perfect place for a memorable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The perfect place for a memorable meal (bunch)with your partner!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What an imaginative chef!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Marchand's is our go-to place EVERY time we want to pamper our tastebuds. The chef has such an imagination! We've learned to be willing to try anything on the menu even if the explanation of the dish includes combinations of ingredients that we would normally find strange (squash soup over popcorn, for example!) Unless we just don't care for one or more of the ingredients listed, we are always very pleasantly surprised with whatever new invention is being offered. Oh, and the service is always impeccable.
2 caveats: 1) The dining room chairs are so huge that shorter people like us find we need to request a pillow at our backs in order to be comfortable, and 2) People who have hearing aids will find the atmosphere noisy/echo-y."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good quality restaurant, which
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good quality restaurant, which we don't have many in St Pete."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 20 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My first review! I had an
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My first review! I had an amazing time and the food and service was worth the money!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marchand's was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Marchand's was excellent. A little expensive, but worth it. Lovely place, great ambiance and the food was great.
We went there for a small birthday celebration and would certainly do it again."
We went there for a small birthday celebration and would certainly do it again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been frequent diners;
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been frequent diners; although still a great atmosphere the food was a bit sub-par. The clam chowder was highly anticipated, but failed; was more a vegetable base than clam chowder. My Mom makes better. The portions were smaller than normal; was a busy night with weddings and all kinds of events, so that may excuse the kitchen.
Still great room, nice bar, nice music, etc. Wait staff was excellent; food only OK. Extra charge for 101 wild turkey ?? That's new."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 23 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and service. Empty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food and service. Empty - the restaurant deserves better. One improvement: it was FREEZING!!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
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Review 24 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent restaurant. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent restaurant. The food, service, and ambience made our dining experience a pleasure."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We live in St Pete, and have dined a number of times at Marchand's in the past.
We were celebrating my wife's birthday and were looking forward to a romantic dinner. Instead, it was noisy, with many tables with families/kids, dressed in shorts and sneakers.
We were disappointed with our dinner this time, especially because Marchand's markets itself as a premier dining establishment, and that has been our experience in the past, would allow itself to feel down market.
Our wait staff was lovely man, but he was so busy serving many tables, especially with kids, that as a patron that it was not possible to get the kind of service one expects from Marchand's."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marchand's Bar & Grill
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate