What To Know About Visiting Marietta Square Market
Marietta Square Market is an easy choice when everyone in your group wants something different to eat. This food hall just off the historic Marietta Square has everything from pizza, ramen, and tacos to barbecue, ice cream, and bubble tea, all inside a fun train-station-themed space.
I’ve visited Marietta Square Market for casual meals and love that everyone can order what they want before meeting back at the same table. It’s also in a great location for grabbing lunch or dinner before exploring the shops, restaurants, and bars around Marietta Square.
If you’re planning a visit, here’s what you need to know about the food options, seating, parking, hours, and what to expect when a train passes close enough to make the whole building rattle.
About Marietta Square Market
Marietta Square Market opened in 2019 as Marietta’s own food hall, replicating the success of Atlanta’s Krog Street Market and Ponce City Market.
The Market is set against the Downtown Marietta train tracks and features a train station theme. The 18,500-square-foot food hall is modeled after an early 20th century train station and features a 1922 streetcar, the same type that ran between Marietta and Atlanta from 1905 through 1944. When a train passes by, the whole building rattles.
The food hall houses 17 food concepts across a wide variety of cuisines. There’s even a food stall inside the antique trolley car at the food hall entrance.
Marietta Square Market Eateries
- B.A.D. Gyal Vegan: Made-from-scratch Caribbean fusion vegan food.
- BullGogi Korean: Beef/chicken bulgogi and poke bowls.
- Café Bourbon Street: Authentic New Orleans food.
- Das Sweet Treat: Popular German sweets and snacks.
- D’Cuban Cafe: Cuban sandwiches.
- Forno Vero Pizza & Bar: Wood-fired pizzas and a bar.
- Fried Rice Master: Made-to-order Asian bowls.
- Momoiro Ramen: Ramen, edamame, gyoza, and pork buns.
- One Korean Bistro: Authentic Korean kimbap, rice bowls, noodles, and plates.
- Philly & Wraps: Philly cheesesteaks and wraps.
- Pita Mediterranean Street Food: Street pitas and Mediterranean plates.
- Ponko Chicken: Japanese-American chicken tenders.
- Roxy’s Burger: Juicy burgers, crispy fries, and ice cream.
- Shai Karr Eatery Thai Street Food: Sushi, curries, noodles, soups, and salads.
- Smokehouse Q: Award-winning barbecue staples.
- Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar: Bubble teas, Vietnamese coffee, loose leaf tea, and French macarons.
My top picks are always a bulgogi beef bowl from BullGogi Korean and an Earl Grey Lavender Milk Tea from Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar. The Forno San Marzano Pizza from Forno Vero Pizza & Bar is also really good.
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Visiting Marietta Square Market
Marietta Square Market is a good place to go if you’re going out with a big group. Since there are so many options to choose from, everyone can go off and get what they want and then come back together in the dining area.
It can be hard to find seating for a large group when the food hall is crowded, but there is covered outdoor seating as well.
This is a great option for getting some casual lunch or dinner and then heading back to Marietta Square to do some antique shopping or hitting the bars.
Some of the dining options here offer takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery.
Parking for Marietta Square Market
Free 2-hour parking with validation is available in front of Marietta Square Market in the parking lots directly off of North Marietta Parkway. Additional 2-hour free parking with validation is available off of Polk Street after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends.
There are two paid parking lots off of Mill Street on the south side of the market. There is another 2-hour free parking lot on the other side of Mill Street across the train tracks from the Marietta Welcome Center.
You can also grab free 2-hour street parking on Marietta Square if you don’t mind the walk.
The City of Marietta and Marietta.com have great guides to all the parking options in Downtown Marietta, both free and paid.
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Marietta Square Market Hours
The market is open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Marietta Square Market FAQ
Is Marietta Square Market free to visit?
Yes, there is no admission fee to enter Marietta Square Market. You can walk through the food hall, look at the different restaurant options, and decide what you want to order.
Is Marietta Square Market good for groups?
Marietta Square Market works especially well for groups because everyone can order from a different restaurant and meet back at the same table. Seating can be harder to find during busy meal times, particularly if you need several seats together, but there is additional covered seating outside.
Is Marietta Square Market family-friendly?
Yes, Marietta Square Market is a casual, family-friendly place to eat. The range of restaurants makes it easier to find something for both adventurous eaters and anyone who would rather stick with familiar choices like pizza, burgers, sandwiches, or ice cream.
How long should you spend at Marietta Square Market?
Plan on about one to two hours for a relaxed meal at Marietta Square Market. You may need a little extra time to look at the menus, order from separate restaurants, and find seating when the food hall is crowded. Plus, the market validates parking for up to two hours.
How far is Marietta Square Market from Marietta Square?
Marietta Square Market is just off the historic Marietta Square, so you can easily visit both during the same outing. After eating, walk over to the Square to browse the shops, visit a museum, relax in Glover Park, or grab a drink.
When is the best time to visit Marietta Square Market?
Weekday lunches and earlier dinners generally give you a better chance of finding a table. Friday evenings and weekends can be busier, especially when an event is taking place around Marietta Square, so groups may want to arrive before the main lunch or dinner rush.
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What are your thoughts on the Marietta Square Market? Let me know in the comments.
That’s crazy, my husband and I were just there but didn’t go in. Thanks for sharing the food options in there, we are going back to sit, eat and wait for the train to feel the rattling. Lol.
You should definitely go back, everything there is delicious!