Marlow's Tavern

8-9-25 - Because we've eaten at other locations, we wanted to try Marlowe's at Avalon. It didn't take long to be seated. Our server was very friendly, helpful, and made some good recommendations, was accommodating and was good listener. Because there are no frozen drinks here, we selected other options on the menu, along with shrimp and crab dip for appetizer. My wife got the hot wings and potato chips 😃 😊 and chicken sandwich with blue cheese and bacon 🥓 added with truffle cheese fries 🍟. The drinks 🍸 and appetizers didn't take too long. Our server asked about our drinks. I mentioned mine didn't taste as expected, wasn't sweet, etc. Before I knew it the manager came over, and after inquiring had something made more to my liking. The appetizer was great and a short time later the food arrived. All, especially the service was as great as advertised. Job well done all staff involved (greeters, servers, managers, deliverers, etc). I would highly recommend this location. And thanks to our server after some questioning recognized my birthday 🎂 with a terrimasu dessert 🍨. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our stay at this location

As vegetarians visiting Avalon, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Marlow’s Tavern did not disappoint! Their chips, veg lasagna, and veggie burger were absolutely delicious—full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Pairing it all with a cold beer made for an amazing meal. The atmosphere was great, and the service was fantastic. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to!

The chicken panini was fire! Asparagus fries felt very oily but the truffle fries were again amazing! The veggie veggie burger was also very good

Located just outside the Regal theater w/a great view of the fountain and wonderful cross breeze when seated outside. Tanner, our server was very attentive and helpful. The food was a 7/10, but the atmosphere made it that much better.

Went and ordered from the Easter menu. I’ll forgive the fact that half of my food was missed and had to be brought out later since it was a menu just for that day. Or that they forgot my son’s order completely. Once all the food was brought out we enjoyed it. Before the food, The server handed us a lemonade and an Arnold Palmer with no straws. About 5 minutes later the alcoholic drink arrived with no straw. We waited about 15 minutes for the server to return. We then asked for a straw. 10 minutes later we were brought 3 unwrapped straws wrapped in a napkin. My teenage son who is extremely picky put the straw down on the table. I went inside to ask for a wrapped straw and was told that they didn’t have any. I ended getting a plastic cup for my son and he was fine drinking from that. Although the service could have better I will still return. I may bring my own straws though.

Tanner was our server and he was terrific. Did not miss a chance to spoil us and make it a great dining experience. We had the chicken sandwich and banh mi chicken wrap, both wonderful. Try the honey mustard pretty terrific. Way to hit it out of the park for food and service! Finished it all!!

A crowded and bustling place on a Wednesday afternoon, however there was no waiting for a table as there are many tables as this place is huge and spacious. The service was quick and efficient. It’s a good bar for drinks with family n friends. We enjoyed our meal a tad bit salty and greasy fries especially the avacoda ones. Good to hang here 👍

I have been to Marlows plenty of times for drinks, but this was my first time ordering a full meal. I will say the taste was great, but the portion was not to my liking. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and their Grilled Atlantic Salmon and it came with veggies and potatoes. I had to order a basket of fries to be satisfied. Lol My server was Josh. He was very attentive and polite. Parking is always great at the Avalon and the ambiance is always great.

Weekend lunch at Marlows for a comfy meal. The place had a vibe and was busy. Service was great and friendly. Food was good, filling, and hit the spot. Enjoyed the kettle chips the best. The spicy margarita wasn't spicy at all but the flavor was good. Casual dining place with a nice vibe.

Great lunch spot at the Avalon. Well diversified menu and it appears they even allow service animals to dine with patrons on the extended patio seating. The greeting upon entering was very nice. But it did take a few moments for our actual server to make it to the table and take our order. She was sweet when she finally arrived. Best to park in the deck close to the new arcade experience place. From there it's just a short walk to Marlow's front door.

5 stars for service, solid cuisine and vibe! It's been a while since I visited Marlow's and I forgot how much I loved it. But the real differentiator this time was the service. We were greeted by a friendly host and seated immediately. Alexis was our server and she was amazing. She even had the kitchen split all our entrees in half and serve on individual plates because we wanted to share a few different things. We had the Tacos and the Grouper Sandwich as well as the Caesar salad. Everything was prepared perfectly. I'll definitely prioritize Marlow's on my restaurant rotation.

Food was good. We were a large party seating outside so a little crowded. Service was attentive and accommodating. Manager came by to see how things were going.

Went for a lunch on a working afternoon and had a great experience. Tried kettled Chips from appetizers section and chicken panini, banh mi wrap and fish tacos. Kettle chips were based on the same concept as nachos and were really good ! Fish tacos and chicken panini was good as well. Loved the Banh mi wrap - very nicely prepared.. and came with fries but small quantity overall and I didn't mind with more veggies and less chicken but good to balance that out. Service and ambience was nice.

Great food, bad customer service. The restaurant was not crowded and yet they initially sat me by the kitchen. Four waitresses were gathered together just talking, but it took 15 minutes to get waited on. I almost walked out. The food, however, was delicious. They didn't check on me throughout my meal and I finally had to ask for the check.

Fraudulent transaction amt on Credit Card. This is the 2nd time -- and last time -- we visit any Marlo's establishments. The waitress was pleasant and the food was good. And when I received the bill, I paid with tip over 20%. HOWEVER, the bank transaction finalized a day later for more than what the total amt that the receipt was written out to be. After calling to speak with the manager, he said "So what do you want? You want me to refund you the difference?" My reply was "To do so would be to erase the evidence of fraudulence." I'm not sure if someone is capturing credit card information, but know that your credit card will be taken away from your view to process the transaction. Because of this, I will be getting a new credit card. Clearly, this is a criminal act and should be dealt with in a criminal fashion. My advice to anyone who visits a Marlo's tavern. DON'T!!! _______________ UPDATE ON 07/14/25: After I saved my review and just before I left Yelp reviews, I decided to read the 1-star reviews. Aniyah K. from Buford, GA placed a review on November 12, 2024 for the same issue. Visit her review and you will see how the waitress back then changed the receipt to her favor. UPDATE ON 07/23/25: Spoke with 2 partners. Corrections have been made and being monitored for consistency, processes updated to reflect accuracy, and new POS equipment is being put into place to ensure confidentiality and transaction security. I am thankful that Marlow's Tavern took this issue seriously and moved quickly to remedy the matter. We all make mistakes, and the important part is that Marlow's resolved this issue in a timely manner. Kudo's to Marlow's. In light of fairness and an accurate reflection of the overall experience, I am moving from a 1-star to a 4-star. The food is excellent, the ambience is pleasing, and the interaction with the waitress was polite and helpful. We will visit the establishment again.

Excellent variety of food from bar food to a delicious seared tuna salad. The veggies and edamame are great with the dressing. My husband had a steak salad and liked it too. Kid liked the cheesy macaroni and said it was awesome. We did takeout and it was great service. Menu changes so call to check. We parked in a deck and walked because it was so crowded on a weekend.

Consistently good food and service, with a cozy ambiance. They even put caramelized onions on my sandwich without charge which was really nice and uncommon these days lol. Good spot if you can't chose what type of food you're in the mood for!

Service needs major revamp. The booth: After a long day of walking around the Avalon, my friends and I stopped by Marlow's as it was the closest thing to us. After being seated in the patio area, my friends were chilly and found the seats uncomfortable. I spoke with the hostess to see if we could be switched to a booth. She asked us to wait for one to be cleared and I expressed we were happy to wait. After waiting ten minutes the hostess comes to us and asks if we still wanted a booth. We replied yes we would still like a booth. We then watch a busser clean a booth right in front of us, and we spectate as the hostess proceeds to seat two new guests (who arrived after us) at the booth. Our server comes and then says "it looks like you decided to stay" to which I responded "no, we still wanted a booth", and then after speaking with the hostess our server reports back that another booth would take too long. We figure no worries, it was busy, and we proceeded to order. The cutlery: after receiving our food, I realized we never received cutlery. I requested cutlery. We received cutlery. I ordered a steak and had not received a steak knife, so I had to call the server again to get a steak knife. The food: this where things go south for me. I ordered a filet mignon, a tall order at a tavern, I recognize. I asked for it to be cooked medium. My steak, instead of a single 8oz cut, arrives as two 4oz chunks. It is clear that the outside is charred rather than seared, and immediately upon cutting it is clear that the steak is more than well done. I report this to the staff and they ask me to scoop my steak onto a separate plate for them to take away and refire. Now my sides (a mushroom snap pea salad and potatos Anna) are getting cold as I wait for my steak to be redone. In the interim, the server comes and asked if I'd like a salad, soup, or fries while I am waiting. I ask for regular fries. A man who I presume was the manager stops by, apologizes for the steak, and brings me a cheddar soup (which I enjoyed but never asked for), and informs me my fries are on the way. My fries never come to the table. The replacement steak arrives, again in two 4oz chunks but this time cooked to order. I'll say the highlight of this dish were the potatoes Anna. Other food: Friend A felt her grilled chicken sandwich was dry and requested an Aoli sauce. Friend B ordered the buffalo wings which she described as "just okay". Friend C enjoyed her Fish tacos. The reason I gave the review a 2 instead of a 1: the server was incredibly friendly, and I appreciated the manager's attempt to correct the experience. However, the hostess' decision to seat the other two in the booth we requested without ever following up with us made me feel like a second class citizen, I never received the fries I had asked for, a clearly overcooked steak was served out of the kitchen, and we had to ask for cutlery. While my first time at this location, this was the fourth Marlow's tavern I visited, and I've never returned to one. My expectations are generally low for this franchise, and I came today because my friends suggested it. But from my experiences combined I am unlikely to return to another Marlow's.

Waited for over an HOUR AFTER the pick up time for my to go order. It never came and the blonde woman who was getting orders out could care less. Terrible.

The waiter Melissa was so unprofessional and impolite to my daughter and her friends celebrating a birthday dinner together. She did not say her name or greet them at all and just came up and asked what do you want to drink. She then welcomed a family sitting next to the introducing herself and explaining the dishes on the menu. When my kids said they wanted a drink like soda she made an annoyed face and kept say "What do you want." In a snappy attitude. The whole dinner she kept having so much attitude and neglecting their table by almost never going to their table. She probably thought these kids would not tip and this is why she acted like this. My kids ended up tipping because they have nice manners and were polite to her despite her behavior. At the end she slammed the checks on the table and left without saying anything. Very disappointing because we always go here and have a nice server but due to Melissa we are not coming back.

Poorly managed location, we don't come often but when we do there is always a wait with numerous open table and they are always out of something we want to order

Marlows tavern is where you go at avalon on any occasion! You will always be served delicious food and drinks ! Their asparagus fries are the absolute best! You must try them! Sam is an amazing bartender and always delivers profound service and drinks ! Its always clean and organized even when its packed! Thanks marlows !

Marlow's Tavern is a fun bar/restaurant hybrid located in Avalon. There is a restaurant-styled seating area, but there is also more casual seating with televisions broadcasting sports. For appetizers, we ordered the buffalo wings which were the right about if crispy, though I would prefer a little bit more sauce on the wings. For our entrees, the shrimp dish (do not remember the exact name but it was one of the specialty items) was tasty and came with a good portion of food. I ordered the Pressed Cubano, which was also tasty but they only gave half of a sandwich as the main portion. Since it was so good I was left wanting more. Unfortunately the fries were bland and not crispy enough for my liking. Our service was very good, and our waitress ensured all of our needs were met. We did not have to wait much between ordering our food and having it brought to our table, which I really appreciated. This restaurant is also relatively less expensive compared to the other restaurants in Avalon. Overall Marlow's Tavern is a great option for eating in Avalon, and I enjoyed my experience there!

This review is for the management and the incredibly delectable Royale with Cheese, homage to the line from the Quintin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction. (Check out the big brain on Brett!) First the burger. The patty's made of Wagyu beef (and we can debate what makes authentic Wagyu some other time. This thing is delicious and juicy.) the meat to bun ratio is pretty good. I would like a little less bread but it's a personal preference. The burger is unspoiled by tons of garnish. Pickles are about all there is and it's dang near perfect. It ain't cheap, but I don't care. Worth every nickel. Now for the management. The night we were there was particularly busy and the apps we ordered were late to arrive...as in didn't. Two managers stopped by our table, apologized effusively and comped some of the food. Pro move. Beer and wine menu is better than average and the pours are generous. Marlow's does have a loyalty program, which makes a nice bonus.

I'd say that everything in the Marlow's experience wavers between 3 and 4 stars. It kind of inspires one of those "great, but..." responses. LOCATION: It's Avalon and it's a Marlow's - both have their own personalities and all. Marlow's Tavern here is located near the Regal, Antico, and Kona Grill, so it's a slight walk from wherever you might park [especially] if the weather's unfriendly. Marlow's itself is pretty standard across the board with people having their preferences for which location they like best. While none are quite a hit or miss for me, I do notice some inconsistencies across visits. SERVICE: In generally, wait staff is professional and friendly. They often get busy and don't check in too often, and the layout of the restaurant makes it tough to track down the person serving your table. Most wait staff likes to suggest a few items off the menu and can help direct you through the menu, though with more of their own bias than a popular opinion. FOOD: Each dish has aspects to it that are incredible and then aspects that are a disappointment. Appetizers are good, and the staff is happy to make recommendations (which is usually the dip currently on the menu) The waitress (and apparently chef) and I agreed on ordering the salmon cooked medium, yet it came out a medium rare or even pinker. Resultingly, it just didn't pair too well with the tabouleh and sauce flavorings. The asparagus fries are amazing, and you won't find them in many places beyond a Marlow's, but they're extremely salty and heavy on the breading. The chicken stack is one of my favorite dishes, though I'm biased because of my love for cauliflower mash, crunchy green beans, brussel sprouts, and shiitake mushrooms. DRINKS: I always want to like them, so I order them a very specific way so I can control the sweetness and water content, which I find helps with the balance. They also have a full bar, so feel free to order what you like. Let's say that the drinks are worthwhile if you're in the mood for a drink, but it's not necessarily worth checking out the menu to see if you'll be inspired. Chances are, the menu will indeed inspire you, but the drink will then disappoint. Overall, yes, I'll return here. However, I'll stick with the menu items I prefer rather than branching out too much.

Nice place to pop in and watch a game. Nothing that blew us away but everyone enjoyed their burger. Mine came out hot but my date's was luke warm so that was a bummer for him. We sat at the bar and were well attended to. Oh and they have a separate gluten free menu!

Slow seating and slowest service by far Other Marlow's are 100% better. Will remove from favorites

The food was great, and the service was good. The manager is fantastic. However, I have a favor to ask: Marlow, please get rid of those patio tables and chairs, as they are dirty and in need of deep cleaning. When I sat there with my family this week, I noticed food and hair stuck between the tables. It was quite alarming and definitely a health violation. Unfortunately, those tables brought the overall experience down, as it was really unappetizing.

While the wait might be long at times, I've never had bad service here. The food runs on the side of health conscious but you'll still be winning with the Long Island teas and can even nab a crème brûlée. The vibe is sports bar meets a fancier version of Applebees. It's literally next to the Regal theater and the center park where all the festivities take place. If you have the time, it's worth it.

This place in Avalon, could not have been more racist! First, we walk in and waiting to be seated but the host says to the people behind us, who's next??? The people behind us, even pointed to us. It's obvious we are 6 people standing right in front of the host and basically he ignored us and went straight to the people behind us. Anyways he starts telling us that none of the tables would be suitable for us because we have kids with us, unless we go outside in the heat with no fans on. We still agreed, because we have hungry kids. He then puts together 2 tables and the manager comes out of nowhere and starts pulling the tables apart and says we can't do that. He won't even acknowledge us and when we tried explaining the table for 5 won't accommodate us, he just says no we can't do that. These 2 white men were so nasty and horrible to our family, it could not have been more painfully obvious they did not want us in their restaurant. It was a 10 minute ordeal to get seated, which never happened because we left and we will never recommend this racist establishment to anyone. Shame on you!

Horrible service and attitude from the host. Was not all accommodating to my wife that is in a wheelchair. tried to sit her in a booth and had a really bad attitude when I told her she can't get in a boot. I went to the manager and he just dismissed me. obviously they have no sympathy for somebody in a wheelchair.

This Marlow's Tavern gets a solid 4 from me. We started coming to this one because the one in Cumming just was not cutting it anymore and we had to try something new despite how annoying it can be to go to Avalon because of the crazy crowds. So there's a tip, allow some time to find parking! We always come after 8:30pm so it's less of an issue but still. Either way, started off with some draft beers. They have a great draft beer selection with some reasonable prices. I got a Sweetwater 420 draft for $7.25 which I didn't think was too bad! I have had many things off their menu including the tavern burger, the royale with cheese, the chicken panini, the fish tacos and this time I got the prime rib French dip. It was very good!!! Very surprising and very taste. My only gripe about Marlow's is their inconsistency with the fries?? Like sometimes they are awesome and give you a good bit and others times they are limp and no good. Today was one of those off days but they weren't terrible! Also can y'all get dill pickles?? Their current pickles on the side are weird.. they always have been. The French dip was good but favorite has to be the royale with cheese. A little expensive like the prime rib but the quality of the meat never misses and is the best!! They are also having their bourbon and bayou special menu right now and the shrimp po boy is pretty good!! Always a good spot to come that you can get food and drink and it's open late which is rare in Alpharetta!

Food was pretty good. The waiter was SUPER dope. He made the experience a great one. Fries were good. Burger was great. I'd definitely eat here again.

I always visit Marlow's Tavern in Avalon. Great customer service, great ambiance and the food is always hot and fresh. I haven't been disappointed! Thank you!

The food was a 4 because if I'm ordering a steak salad for $20 I expect more steak. The Old Fashion gets a 5 because the bartender knows what he's doing!

Loved marlows!! Their food is always so consistent and tastes amazing. It is also one of the few restaurants in the Alpharetta area that is open late which is also nice!! They have great food and drink options. The wait staff is also always inviting and welcoming. Sometimes they will also have special menu items or drink special as well. I ordered the chicken panini, which it has become one of my favorite menu items here. I love the combination of everything on the sandwich. I also enjoy the burger. I always get the fries since they are always so crisp and fresh. Although sometimes the fried and can hit or miss and can be cold and not crisp. I have also never been a fan of the pickles they serve with the entrees. Not really dill pickle taste, salty and more cucumber than anything consistently wise. I will continue coming here and I recommend trying if you have never been before.

Food, service, and atmosphere were all very enjoyable. Shrimp and crab nachos are great! Fillets were cooked PERFECTLY! Good margaritas.

Just had dinner at Marlow's Tavern at the Avalon and it was horrendous! We ordered a bottle of wine and Brian's glass was disgusting with something stuck on the inside. I ordered the filet and got medallions. My steak had zero seasoning on it. Brian's burger was not well done at all. Attention to quality and mgmt is severely lacking. Sad! McDonald's would have been way better and we'd have $80 back.

We were greeted promptly and kindly, we were sat quickly, and the food was delicious. We both had a burger and it came out perfectly. Love the fries here and the toasted bun! Our server was friendly and quick. Great experience! Can't wait to go back on another Friday night!

My family and I like this place a lot! The black and blue burger is great, their wings are fantastic, and the jalapeño grits cakes are excellent!

Nice location at the Avalon. Stopped by after visiting the Apple store as my daughter wanted her usual salad. We wanted something light to eat. I had the coconut and basil margarita. Pretty good drink. We had the Caesar salad with salmon. I like the creamy Caesar dressing and the crouton is crumbles which I liked a lot. The salmon was cooked well. It wasn't over cooked and seasoned well. I would come back for the drinks and foo

Plain Jane grub. Our party of seven had a reservation but still had to wait 30+ minutes on a Tuesday night. They finally served appetizers and cocktails while we waited outside the restaurant. Service improved once we were seated. Can't say I'd visit again since the menu was more comfort food than anything else.

Went for lunch today with my daughter (age 20) while we were out shopping. We both have always loved Marlow's until today... my daughter ordered a side of Mac n Cheese. She did not care for the topping and we asked if we could order just a plain Mac n Cheese. Nothing was said negatively nor did we try and return the one she didn't like. Just simply ordered another plain one. It was brought to the table by an extremely rude man that proceeded to explain how she should have ordered a kids, and also went on and on about what kind of cheese they use. I know this is very petty, but I would have happily paid for both sides and I sure didn't need to be schooled on how to order.

The Grilled Atlantic Salmon ($20) recipe has changed and has a very disappointing taste. The couscous is no longer cooked with any flavor, instead it's served as a quinoa salad. The white sauce does not compliment the other flavors in the dish at all. The food made me sick immediately after eating, I couldn't even finish the meal. The service was very slow but the server was nice.

We recently moved to Avalon. Cannot thank the team who welcomed us at Marlow's with an appetizer and amazing service. Thanks chef and Don P. You will see us often -Norm and P

Had dinner on Saturday here. the place was busy luckily we got a table (no waiting ) The food was delicious we had Marlow's famous hummus, Chicken Panini, Banh Mi Wrap and peach and ginger martini. Loved the fried okras. Great customer service. They also have a small patio/outdoor dining space. We'll be back soon.

Went for dinner here last week. Ordered the shrimp and grits, which is pretty standard. The grits came out so burnt that you can only identify them by their dental records. Can't believe the chef actually put them on the plate but then the server brought them to the table as well. When I said something about it the manager came by, not too apologetic. He just offered to replace the grits while the shrimp sat there getting cold. He didn't offer to comp the meal, which is fine, but he could have at least offered a dessert for us. With so many better places to eat at Avalon, Marlow's will not be in the mix for my choice of restaurants again....

I love the new decor. The chicken sandwich was very good. Great cheers-like atmosphere at the bar. Luke and Don at the bar were especially fun and attentive.

I absolutely loved my visit to Marlow's Tavern! We were in the Avalon area and looking for a place to grab something quick to eat. With it being a Saturday evening, most places had a 2+ hour wait, including Marlow's. We lucked out and found two seats at the bar and decided to sit there. From the moment we sat down, all of the staff made us feel so welcomed. The service was absolutely excellent! I wish I remembered everyone's name so I could give all 3 of them a shout out for their superb hospitality. We ordered wine and the peach margarita (something like that) - it was delicious! We both ordered the burger and fries (one traditional and one veggie) both of which were great as well. I am so happy we chose Marlow's and I will definitely return in the future!

We went here because it was the least crowded of all the places at the Avalon, the food was eh I guess ok. Me and the wife both had the grouper sandwich. It was small for the price and not very memorable. So a solid 2 is about all that I can give this location.

Absolutely wonderful dinner! Super busy Saturday with a very minimal wait. This place operated so smoothly. The expo line was phenomenal and got our food quickly and it was all perfect. Alfredo was our server and he was perfectly present without being annoying. Side note; don't sleep on the fish tacos.

awful. manager is cruel and terrible. they refused to let me and my party of 10 have a table after waiting 2 hours. they gave away the table to another party who waited 30 minutes and literally did not care at all. waiters are mean. they keep deleting my reviews

It's packed everywhere else! Wanna go to Marlow's? Sure!! This is exactly how it happens and as popular as it is, there is always a table at Marlow's. We don't necessarily go for the food or the drinks. Everything is fine I have no complaints but I really never crave a their Royale Burger or a Black and Blue Steak Salad. Marlow's is perfect for a beer and a couple of tapas at the bar. A 60 minutes deal and a 60 dollars bill (for 2). My daughter is 15 and when she goes out for lunch with friends it's always Marlow's.

We had great service here over Christmas break week when we were out shopping and having family time in Avalon. Food came out quickly and was tasty, and the service was attentive. It is not fancy but it is consistent.

food was great, service was god awful. got our apps before our beers. atmosphere was great!

Best fish tacos and the chicken panini among others are phenomenal choices. Great service and great atmosphere.

Had the opportunity to grab lunch while waiting for a nearby appointment. Was greeted and seated quickly by very pleasant staff. Not sure if the menu I received was a lunch or simplified COVID menu but I selected the Wagyu Burger along a potato cake for my side. The burger was good but I was expecting greatness being wagyu. It was slightly over cooked and a little salty but overall pretty good. The potato cakes were the star of lunch.