Friday, May 2, 2008

Review - Marina Gardens Restaurant

Well to be honest, I've never written a review of a restaurant before, but Marina Gardens in Kenosha, Wisconsin (or just Marina to its pack of loyal fans) holds a special place in my heart.

Its nothing specially from the outside, just you average-looking restaurant with cheesy Mediterranean murals for decor. But if you are so lucky as to stumble upon this 24-hour gem of goodness, you are in for a treat. The menu is nothing special really, a mixture of classic American food (including the glorious Wisconsin treat of fried cheese curds) and Greek classics like gyros. But if you really want something good, its the breakfast menu you want. It is here that Marina Gardens truly excels.

The skillets, a mixture of potatoes and several other ingredients from corned beef hash to feta cheese, all topped with cheese and two eggs any style, are my recommendation. If it sounds like a heart attack in a skillet, well, thats because it is. But it is well worth it in my opinion, and it is what I get nearly every time I go.

In short, Marina Gardens is what a restaurant should be: great food for reasonable prices with a staff that is friendly and knows what they are doing. I recommend going after midnight, when the staff and the food is at its best.

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