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I                    910-521-1212

                 marianirestaurant@gmail.com

                  Lunch BUFFET

              $ 7.95

      Tues. - Friday 11:30 - 2:00 pm

                                 Dinner   

            Thursday, Friday, Saturday

                       5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Featured Foods

 

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Filet Mignon

Filet mignon is known as the most tender of cuts. At Mariani's, our chefs expertly prepare your filet mignon from the most flavorful part of the beef tenderloin. Once seasoned, the filet is grilled to perfect tenderness.

For those who prefer filet mignon wrapped in bacon, we offer a delicious bacon-wrapped version. Each delectable piece is seasoned lightly and grilled on an open chargrill.

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St. Louis Style Ribs

You will not find a better pork rib anywhere.  St. Louis style ribs are meaty and tender.  We start with only the best ribs we can find, marinate them in Mariani's secret recipe marinade, then slow roast them to bring out the best flavor possible.  Finally, our chefs smoke your ribs over an open flame to lock in the juices and make them "fall off the bone tender."  If you are a rib lover, you owe it to yourself to try these.



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Seafood Sampler

If Calabash-style seafood is your thing, Mariani's seafood sampler is your dream-come-true.  Flounder, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and clam strips are lightly dusted and quick-fried along with Mariani's famous crabcake.  This ensemble of delicious fried seafoods is served with your choice of two sides and all the hushpuppies you care to eat.



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Chocolate Surprise

Mariani's Chocolate Surprise is the most decadent, rich chocolate cake you will ever eat.  This work of art is a multi-layer chocolate cake complete with chocolate chunks baked right in.  Two layers of ganache complete this unbelievable dessert.  Add the flavors of chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream, and ripe strawberries to make this something unforgettable.



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Salmon Salad

Our customers really love this one.  We start with the freshest vegetables available, then top them with two cheeses, real bacon bits, our homemade croutons, and your choice of dressings.  On top of this we place a piece of our succulent grilled pink salmon.  This is a lunch time favorite, as well as a great light dinner.

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Mariani's History

For many years, Hossein and Gerti Mariani dreamed of opening their own restaurant here. That dream finally came true after a lot of hard work, with Mariani building the business from the ground up with his own two hands. Mariani’s restaurant opened quietly on October 9, 2009 at 26 Commerce Plaza Circle, a choice location in the COMtech business park just east of Pembroke. The family-style restaurant and wedding venue offers a wide choice of seafood, steaks, pasta and more. Food is prepared to order. Mariani's is a unique venue for any gathering large or small. Weddings, Parties, Business Events, whatever the occasion. We also have entertainment that can be provided with live bands or DJ's. Situated on a pictureque lake with both indoor and outdoor venue's Mariani's offers an unequalled experience for you and your guests.

Our two fully-staffed kitchens can prepare anything your heart desires to wow your friends, family, and guests, while adding that special sophistication only available at an establishment like Mariani's. We strive to give the best possible service and quality at a fair price. We are family owned with attention to detail, warmth, and a real attitude of service and hospitality. 

The culinary staff at Mariani's is assembled from varied backgrounds and locations to give you a well-rounded and unparalleled dining experience. Every effort is made to assure that each person visiting with us goes away anxious to come back.   We look forward to meeting you, and eagerly await you coming to visit with us.


 

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The venue and restaurant is owned by Mariani and his wife Gertie Locklear Mariani, who teaches biology at Purnell Swett High School. The two first met in 1986 on a blind date. Gertie was waitressing at a sandwich shop in Pembroke owned by one of Mariani’s good friends, who thought the two might hit it off. The friend, Kally Kahn, had told Mariani, “You need a wife, and I know someone in Pembroke.” Mariani said he agreed to the fix-up. Their first date was at a restaurant in Fayetteville. “It was a wonderful evening,” Gertie said. “I think I loved him the minute I saw him.” They now have two daughters, Sarah, 15, and Hannah, 13.

The 12,000-square-foot restaurant is a steel structure wrapped in wood and granite stone. The restaurant has a bank of two-story windows looking out over a large patio and lake, and interior accents painted by Hope Mills artist Dennis Brechner.The restaurant employs about 50 people.