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Marley's
Category: Restaurants Caribbean Caribbean [Edit]
750 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy SWisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-1800
- Hours:
Mon-Fri, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
43 reviews for Marley's
Review Highlights
"I had the the Jerk Chicken Primevera and it was outstanding."
(in 6 reviews)
"Fun atmosphere and good food,we like it."
(in 2 reviews)
"It was such a good time."
(in 3 reviews)
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43 reviews in English
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Review from Emily T.
Milwaukee, WI
1/16/2012
The waitress was peppy (perhaps overly so), but the drinks were good (I had a hurricane). The food was decent... I got the jerk shrimp (delicious), but I was not a fan of the collard greens or the rice. The rice was bland and cold. I was in a party of 9 and everyone loved their entree (the ribs were good too) but everyone agreed about the rice. Finally, the bar is a joke. There is not much stocked and the staff is unfriendly and CIA-like. Dude, you work at a pseudo-carribean restaurant in the Dells, not the White House.
The best part was the coconut bra I got from our waitress since it was my bachelorette party:) -
Review from Krisha d.
Chicago, IL
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
My son got sick from the food and my child LOVES food he's not a picky eater and always finishes his plate. It was also nothing crazy, it was Mac and Cheese with raw veggies. & my kid eats what is given to him. My daughter barely ate her hot dog (Which is okay because she is the picky eater.)
I was also kind of angry because this kid I asked to get me a plastic bag so I can clean the puke of his shirt since we were going back home after we went to Kalahari's Indoor Theme Park, gave me an attitude about my child vomiting from your horrible food.
My husband didn't even finish his half slab jerk ribs. I had a Mahi Mahi and I wasn't crazy, had better, but your mashed potatoes are yum.
Honestly, only came here because it came with my resort package. Hopefully when I stay their next time they can let me go somewhere else. -
Review from An P.
Chicago, IL
10/23/2011
Tickle me pink an infect me with laughing hyena disease!! While renting a vacation home for the weekend at Wisconsin Dells we were alerted that one bar had a shuttle that would pick us up at our doorstep and take us to the bar and back. Boy were we in for a treat!
The shuttle does tend to get a bit busy so we loaded up to the max in this shuttle and tipped the driver extra to make sure he'd get us back without having to wait an hour when beer o'clock was finally over. We made it to the club and got in line and I avoided paying cover by simply walking past the bouncers.
Booze was cheap and plentiful much like the double digit bachelorette parties that were going on everywhere. We watched people mingle, some of us got our dance on and some of us chatted with the locals and other out of towners. The dance circles revealed weak dancing as one would expect from tourists and farm children.
Outside on the patio people mingled and made new friends. We made new friends with bachelorettes but I had no interest in causing trouble. At the end of it all what happens in Wisconsin Dells STAYS in Wisconsin Dells, huzzah!!! -
Review from Doug G.
Spring Grove, IL
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
The only reason I gave it two stars was because of the food. I understand that it is the off season but that is still no excuse to have bad service. I got fajitas and they were average at best. I was told by people that this was a good place to eat and after my experience I will never be returning. My server was slow and had the personality of a board. Overall a very bad experience
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Review from Cody H.
Saint Paul, MN
10/12/2011
Well... yuck.
There are quite a few touristy things for the kiddies at this place, but if you're looking for great food options, keep driving. Sorry, but it was quite generic. -
Review from Jenni S.
Saint Louis, MO
12/14/2011
Jerk seasoning is awful, stay away from the grouper....yummy drinks and good service tho.
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Review from Marisa S.
8/18/2011
My boyfriend and I went to Wis Dells for a mini vacation and were pleasantly surprised by this gem! Kind of located in the middle of nowhere, they offer great options for everyone. Meat and seafood dishes with a Caribbean feel, Marley's is a great lunch spot.
Some selections are a little pricey but you can find some great food for a good price if you're willing to try something a little different. Don't forget to do your homework before coming and find a discount! Check out the visitors center on Broadway in the downtown dells area for discount coupons to a variety of different places including this one! -
Review from Paul M.
Oak Park, IL
7/5/2011
We were excited to try the new Marley's. From the outside it looks like a fun, vibrant establishment that hopefully has good food.
Well, it gets 2 stars and both stars are for their vibe, decor, sand box for the kids and live music. They lose 1 star for terrible service, 1 star for weak drinks and 1 star for god-awful food even by Dells' standards. The only decent plate was the individual pizza for my 3 year old.
We were quickly seated on a busy July 4th weekend, which while great, is not always a good sign of quality. Our hostess walked at mach speed to our table leaving us way in the dust, dropped the menu's on the table and walked away. We observed her do it to many other perplexed diners. Then, our high-school/early college aged waitress with the impressive hickey on her neck, came to serve us and asked us if we were ready to order about 1 minute after sitting. She then asked us about 2 minutes later, almost like she was had incentive to turn tables. We ordered some mojito's and they tasted like mint soda water with no rum; very lame. We ordered Gator Bites and Calamari, which were both worse than frozen food you can get at WalMart. The Gator bites tasted like big bites of salt.
My wife ordered the Grouper, which was not cooked all the way, and in sticks of butter to add something to the bland taste. My Steak stir fry was an atrocity to any cook that has ever cooked stir fry. Absolutely awful.
Again, the only positive part of this review was that they had a big sandbox for the kids to play in while we were on our Bataan death march to our gross food. I cannot imagine how anyone would give this place any marks on their food. They must be people that eat only McDonald's and Burger King. -
Review from Kodak Y.
Stevens Point, WI
8/29/2011 2 photos
We love the vibe here. The girls (age 6-9) enjoy this place because there were a nice selection of kids meals, priced very reasonably, and the place just exuberated energy! The decor is fun, colorful, and cool Caribbean feel with sand and fake palm trees.
Our waitress was great - she went over and beyond to cater our needs and stayed around to chat with the girls to make sure their experience was special.
My husband had the lobster and gator burger. Lobster was cooked perfectly - it was juicy and tender. He prefers the gator po-boy at Taste of New Orleans. I had the chicken jerk - it was spicy but could be seasoned better.
This was a nice step away from the normal burger, pizzas, pasta food that the Dells area offered. -
Review from Dave R.
Monroe, WI
5/6/2011
I've been to Marley's a handful of times and it has increasingly been my go to destination for good food and something a little different.
At most restaurants I try to vary my selection on multiple visits because it's always fun to find a new favorite. Not here! I always get the coconut chicken with their Jamaican fries. The chicken is delicious and it comes with a yogurt sauce for dipping, I'm drooling a little bit now just thinking about it.....
OK now that I've regained my composure... Prices are good, about what you'd expect in the dells. They just moved to a new building in Jan 2011. The building is really, really nice but I'd be remiss if I didn't say that I kind of miss the dive atmosphere of the old building.
The Dells has many restaurants for you to check out, many are that are far below sub par, if you are looking for something other than a burger and fries, give Marley's a try. -
Review from Tabitha D.
Milwaukee, WI
3/20/2011
I heard a lot about this place so we decided to visit while in the Dells. I first got a bloody at the bar which was made just how I like it! That's where the good experience stopped.
I ordered a side salad and the crab dip appetizer. I thought that it was going to be warm, but it wasn't. Which would have been fine if there was any flavor at all in the dish. It was served with dried out veggies and warm sourdough bites. I took one bite, set it aside and didn't eat anymore. The waitress didn't say a thing except to ask if I was finished. Usually when someone doesn't eat something, they don't like it!
I might go back for a drink next time I'm in town, but never for food. -
Review from Jeremy L.
Milwaukee, WI
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went for drinks while on a guys weekend two weekends after Labor Day. Friday night. Empty. Cover charge and very unfriendly staff. Plenty of other places to visit.
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Review from Becky H.
8/21/2011
We had fun here and I really liked the outdoor area. Their Cool Breeze drink was 2-4-1 and was a great drink. However the major problem is their dance floor at the The Reef. It is a SERIOUS safety issue. It was so wet and slippery that my friends and I kept sliding around. I actually fell once and almost fell a second time. It really was ridiculously wet and slippery. They need a different floor or someone to come clean it up every once in a while. They probably won't do anything about it until someone slips, cracks their head open, and sues them. Be careful if you go to the Reef section of Marley's.
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Review from Michael O.
Milwaukee, WI
8/19/2011
Marley's is good for drinks, but I think the food is average at best. We sat outside, which has a great view of the street. They had karaoke going on, which was amusing. We ordered an appetizer sampler that had crab dip, crab quesadilla, onion rings, and shrimp cocktail. The best part was the shrimp cocktail, and the rest was somewhat generic. We also split the rum grouper with mashed. The fish was good, but the mashed...my wife wouldn't even eat them, and that's her favorite food. I will say, we had a couple Bahama Mama's that were really good. When your in the Dell's, its hard not to go to Marley's, but its worth researching, and going somewhere with much better food.
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Review from Michelle F.
Chicago, IL
2/13/2011
Marley's is a fun place to check out if you're in the Dells.
I went there with my husband for drinks and appetizers. I didn't think their food was that great, but it was OK. And since we were drinking, I suppose it didn't make that much of a difference. We ordered the nachos and the quesadillas. They were both OK for bar food. The drinks were decent too.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend Marley's as a restaurant but more as a nightlife destination instead. Supposedly it's turned into a nightclub with a dance floor at nighttime, though we only stayed late enough to see them setting up. Marley's also seemed to be a popular place for bachelor/bachelorette parties (there were at least three while we were there).
I liked the decor with its Caribbean theme and fake palm trees. I thought the service was excellent. Our waitress was really friendly and personable.
Overall, it was a nice experience. I definitely suggest checking it out if you're looking for a fun place to hang out at night and have some drinks. -
Review from shr m.
Minneapolis, MN
7/19/2011
Food - Pathetic, greasy, tasteless. We ordered the island stir fry which was nothing but thawed frozen veggies right out of a bag on a bed of poorly spiced rice.
Service - I didn't see an option of giving negative stars. We didn't leave a tip because the sophomoric waitress was extremely rude to us. It was a hot and humid day and I understand that waiting outdoor tables is not an easy job. But this gal was outright obnoxious when my friend asked her for a recommendation. She said "How do I know what you like and plus I haven't tried everything on the menu. Excuse me for sounding this way but I'm having a bad day. "
Seriously, it's not a food shelter you're serving at lady, we're paying for this crap that you serve. -
Review from Trena R.
7/29/2011
You'll never need for a paper umbrella again! Super friendly waitress, good selection of average quality food and 2-4-1 drink specials poured with a slightly heavy hand :)
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Review from Patricia K.
Chicago, IL
8/24/2010 1 Check-in Here
Last stop on our Dells adventure was lunch at Marley's.
So here's the thing - this place has potential but just falls short. First up, my drink. This is a Carribean restaurant. I kind of expect my pina colada to taste like something more than ice. And I'm not just talking about liquor. My drink had no coconut flavor, no creaminess. Nothing. It was ice. I kindly explained my complaint and the server kind of got all weird about it. Ultimately, he did return with a proper drink so I suppose no harm, no foul. Next up was our appetizer of coconut shrimp. It was decent and made slightly above average by its unexpected strawberry yogart dipping sauce. For my entree, I went with their signature coconut chicken salad. The chicken was great and theoretically the salad was pretty good too. However, I wasn't a fan of the dressing. But I could see how others might really have enjoyed it.
Our server was kind of a bonehead and was likely high. I know the place is Marleys but seriously? It is in Wisconsin, not Jamaica. The place itself is really run down. Everything is really dirty. And not like "sand blowing in off the beach" dirty but like un-managed midwestern dirt build up. -
Review from Jennifer A.
Milwaukee, WI
8/15/2010
My advice...skip this place.
A novel fun idea. The drinks were good, but the food was nothing, repeat nothing special.
I really can't wrap my head around all these other reviews. -
Review from Jessica N.
Brookfield, IL
6/8/2011
I went to this place last year when it was @ the old location. It was such a good time! The service was good and my food was really good. Drinks were good and the atmosphere was fun. I will be visiting the new location this year... CANT WAIT!@!!
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Review from Claudine W.
Saint Louis, MO
7/29/2011 11 photos
Marley's was right next door to the hotel we were staying at (Grand Marquis) so we walked over to have dinner. Really wanted to sit outside but there was a long wait so they seated us inside since we were hungry and tired from the long drive. The place is very cute. Maybe a little too cramped. First impression after sitting down on this cute booth ;) was that it's very loud and very busy. If I lived in the Dells I would probably only go for like the happy hour w/some friends and sit out side or come in the middle of the week w/my child when it's not so rushed and loud. But our first time experience was good and we had a good time. Was happy to have gotten the chance to try gator since we don't have such things here in St. Louis. And I liked it. I got the fish tacos and loved it. Only down side was the coconut rice....it was dried and over cooked, I didn't eat the re fried beans, the chips were stale, pico had no flavor. My son got chicken fingers and he loved them. Boyfriend got a fish sandwich and can't think of the name but he didn't like it and said the jerk fries were actually spicy. Boyfriend said he wouldn't go back but I would since I believe everyone deserves a second chance :)
P.S. We ate here on 7/15/2011 -
Review from Dan S.
Streamwood, IL
7/7/2011
It's a damn shame we didn't look hard enough for Marley's until our final day of our 4th of July weekend. Once we did find it, The Reef Nightclub attached to it would've been the place to be every night we were in town. The outside dining area & bar looked very inviting, but I had some wicked sunburn so we ate inside. The interior was huge, I couldn't help but think of how busy it would be at night during peak hours. I kept it simple & ordered some chicken strips with jammin fries & was not disappointed. The fries were a shorter slimmer seasoned type which were phenomenal, only downside is they get cold kinda quick since they're thin. The chicken strips were a tad above average since they were hot til the last one. I sampled a gator bite from a buddy's plate & it was ok, kinda tough but decent. Next time I'm in the Dells, I will eat at Marley's & visit The Reef every night
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Review from Angeli H.
Minneapolis, MN
7/23/2011
Decent prices, ok food. I had the jerk pulled pork, more spice than flavor. The waitress was nice to our daughter and service was pretty fast.
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Review from Mara A.
Chicago, IL
9/28/2009
Every time I come to the dells, i must go to Marleys! They have an uh-mazzzzing vegetarian burrito. And their speciality drinks are to die for. Fun decor, great music, and cute little uniforms on the workers.
On the weekend, there is a nightclub. Its not like Chicago's nightclubs, but it will do. -
Review from Vince S.
Rhinelander, WI
7/13/2011
Place to avoid in the Dells.
We thought we would check this place out since we were across the street at the horse ride & petting zoo. We were with 4 children so we figured early in the night would be family friendly and they would know how to handle a group of 8.
Well took about 15 min to get our drinks to us. Almost 45 min to get our entrees. The crab legs my gf ordered were served dry and tasteless and still cost $30.
We had a coupon to take 10% off the entire bill and they only took it off of for me and my gf. Added to all this they have an automatic 18% gratuity to cover their crappy service.
The cherry on top was that the karaoke guy they hired was a guy who's never done it before and had the sound mixed so bad with about 15 kids screaming their bratty heads off.
Avoid!! -
Review from Julie O.
3/14/2011
I was here for a private party. It was fun, the music was lively and the staff attentive. We drank bottled Red Stripe and Coronas. The food was good, I especially enjoyed the seafood salad/crab salad appetizer.
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Review from Kelly R.
Middleton, WI
9/1/2008
This rating is for the food, NOT the nightclub. Go here during the day, or at least before seven...Marley's is Cinderella on crack. After the stroke of twelve, it turns into a sleazy meat market full of skanky palm tree grinders(you heard me) and greasy guys with roaming hands. EW.
Yet, I digress. The FOOD here is really good. I had a fish dinner, which was delicious, perfectly spiced. I like the Caribbean style side dishes too. -
Review from Sherri C.
Roselle, IL
6/18/2011
Stayed at the Kalahari across the street the week of Mermorial day 2011 and ate here 3 of the 4 nights we stayed. And regret we didn't go all 4 nights. We consider ourselves to be foodies, but with 2 toddlers, we have to keep an open mind.
We sat outside and listened to music (live venues) while dining. The servers were very attentive and most of the food was great. We especially liked the jerk pork - it a nice smoked flavor that you barely needed any of the jerk sauce. It also came with some red beans and rice that was very tasty. The Jamaican beef patties were also delish. The pan fried Jerk Grouper and Gator Bites were just ok. But there were plenty of other options that were good so we know what to order next time.
Best of all, we were able to go with our 4 and 2 year olds. The pizza from the kids menu was great! The servers were so nice and made sure they were accommodated. And since we sat outside nobody was bothered by the kids. So we were able to eat good food and not stress out that the kids were being too loud. Which they weren't anyway because they enjoyed the live music.
Thanks Marley's for a great time - we'll be sure to be back on our next visit! -
Review from Brian R.
Bourbonnais, IL
7/11/2010
Excellent jerk chicken, but not much sauce to go with it. My family visited Marley's for the first time this past week after scouting out the menu online. I'm always up for a good Caribbean-style meal, and this place didn't let me down. The beer selection was pretty decent too, and for a guy like me who likes to stray away from the "lite" selections for more of a red or pale ale, that's an important factor. We came during lunch, so it wasn't too crowded. Though I'd warn that it seems to be the place, judging from the advertisements on the tables, to get a little rowdy at night. I'm glad we didn't wander in here with the kids any later than we did. I guess there was going to be a bikini contest later on for the upcoming Marley's calendar shoot.
The only issue we had with the waitress is that she threw away part of our friend's meal that she was planning to box up and take back to the cabin, but it was an honest mistake and she apologized for it. -
Review from Jeff T.
West Bend, WI
8/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
Nice change of pace for the Dells. I expected a little hotter and a little more seasoning. Good for kids though.
Jerk pork was really good. -
Review from Dave S.
9/18/2006
This is one of the better finds in the Dells area. I had the the Jerk Chicken Primevera and it was outstanding. The price was right too for what we ate! The have a daily 2-4-1 drink special which you really can't beat.
Our waitress was great! She was always checking on us and was very quick and efficient. The Caribbean atmosphere was very unique and they had plenty of TV's within view to catch the Badger game. -
Review from Robert M.
Barrington, IL
4/2/2011
One to skip. I can imagine that this is a good club, but as a restaurant, nope!
We tried a variety of different dishes and drinks. My pina colada was completely tasteless. Not bad, and there was alcohol in it, but it didn't taste like anything at all. The fish I had was overcooked and dry. My wife's entree was also underwhelming - she commented she made the dish better at home and recognized the recipe.
The Jerk Chicken soup was good and spicy, and the service was excellent, but couldn't overcome the poorly cooked entrees. -
Review from Irfan H.
Barrington, IL
7/19/2010
I was up there for dinner with my family on a recent trip. Having been there before in years past we decided to try again. One thing certainly is that the place has been consistent over the years. Service is above average, certainly adequate except for the fussiest. The food is the real attraction great taste and selection. Mostly burgers, fish and steaks. The kids had a good time too. We dined on a Saturday night the weekend after the fourth of July. We were seated in under 10 minutes. The place was full but without too much wait. We left by 8pm before the live music. Try it out if you are in the Dells area.
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Review from Nicole R.
Joliet, IL
7/4/2010
4 years ago I would have given this place 5 stars but over the years it's really went down hill. The food is so-so, still a nice switch up from all the pizza choices offered in town. The place has been cricket quiet the last two times we've gone here. Still you can't beat the 2-4-1 drink specials they have here.
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Review from Josh B.
Madison, WI
7/15/2009
This review is for the food and not the nightclub. We thought the ambiance was really nice, and the reggae music is great of course. My bug complaint was the food. I had the stir fry, which just wasn't very good at all. Other folks had some of the other menu items though, and were pleased.
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Review from Inigo M.
San Francisco, CA
6/10/2010
Strong cigarette odors notwithstanding, the Jerk Chicken lunch special was a good deal.
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Review from Mike W.
Grand Rapids, MI
3/9/2006
Great "Special" sauce. And the chicken strips are seriously the best anywhere, even better than arby's. if i ever said arby's was the best, i lied. Spicy, o so spicy.
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Review from Ivy E.
Brockport, NY
4/28/2006
Great carribean/american food ( to include various flavors of chicken wings, lobster alfredo and of course JERK!), fun atmosphere, when the clock reads 10pm.......its one of the hottest places to go for nightlife. Entertainment includes live bands, DJs, contests. Great restaurant during the day, great bar/club at night
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Review from Rebecca M.
Granger, IN
9/26/2009
Marley's is so fun. Independently owned, which I'm always looking for, and well representing the laid back tropical vibe. Several seating areas with different feels in each, a pool table and game room in a loft like area, and a huge bar that somehow manages not to look creepy. Jerk Chicken, Red Stripe, greens and black eyed peas are my recommendations. . Or, a burger and chicken strips for the less adventurous. Really cool.
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Review from Matt R.
Dane, WI
7/26/2009
Unfortunately, this time around, Marley's has sorely disappointed us. We entered the restaurant and were assaulted by the smell of chlorine instead of yummy food. That wouldn't have been too bad if the restaurant had actually been clean, which it wasn't. However, it was the food that killed the evening for us. Every single dish we tried was over-salted! That includes the kids meals. The staff was very nice, and did try to accommodate my daughter's egg allergy. For that, I give this place a star.... Otherwise, there wouldn't have been any... It was that disppointing for us. We will not be coming back here to eat any time soon.
