Via Mare Of America

Reviews

• Michael R.

  star star star star star_border 21 June 2026

  One of my moms favorites.
  
  I came to the city to attend my grandfather's 94 bday celebration (you read my Jewish home review) and my mom had to pay the catering bill. It was lunchtime so we decided we should eat here.
  My history with this place:
  1. The dishes do remind me of home cooking.
  2. I've always dined in and it seems like we're the only people there. I guess we always come at a non busy time.
  3. People have always been friendly.
  The restaurant is located on the bottom floor of an apartment building. You can't miss the building but you can miss the restaurant since signage is hidden.  
  The place is absolutely beautiful. The wood decor and use of floor space maximums usage. And I like that fact that at every table is missing one set of plates leaving more room for the entrees.
  We got the Shanghai lumpia, caldereta, and fresh lumpia.
  There are two kinds of Shanghai lumpia on the menu, pork with shrimp and just pork.  I know what I ordered. I don't know what I got.
  The lumpia reminded me of Goldie Locks. (I know you read that review). They look like they came from the bulk bags you get at Costco. I didn't taste anything at all.
  The caldereta was good. It was a combination of beef roast and short ribs I believe.  I just know it's two different cuts of beef. One was soft and melt in your mouth. The other tuff and chewy.  But I have never had it with the veggies deep fried. That is genius. This is a delicious dish.
  The fresh lumpia as ok.  Nothing to write home about. And the serving was big. I expected one fat lumpia but got two large instead.  
  Overall four stars.  That place is clean and the service very good. Food is good and worth coming again and again.
  
  Now excuse me, I'm eyeing the halo halo.
  
  M

• Jason F.

  star star star star star 19 June 2026

  My gf and I had a perfect Sunday evening dinner together. The service was impressive, the food was incredibly tasty and the price...affordable.  First, we were greeted by a very humble and considerate staff/server. Then we enjoyed the best Laing, Crispy Pata and perfectly steamed rice meal followed by an exceptional Jack fruit and Ube/Mango ice cream dessert. Desirable music and a comfortable atmosphere.  We will definitely return !
  Via Mare is also very practical and recommended for special events or large parties.  They allow you to reserve and rent the restuarant to host your own particular occasion.

• Ben C.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  Overall, very delicious food in great ambiance. Service was also very attentive, they are very on top of filling up your water. I did a -1 star on the value- portion to price was behind other similar restaurant with similar tastes.

• Em P.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  Love this place! If I want Filipino food and a nicer experience and ambiance, I come here! The place is clean and had good service. The shrimp gambas, beef mechafo, sisig and fish dishes are delightful! The desserts are also delicious.
  
  A couple of things to note are parking. It's a little difficult to get parking. Also, sometimes they randomly close down the place for private parties.
  
  Other than that, give it a try! You won't regret it :)

• Raynard C.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Great food but the prices are definitely up there. Had grilled pampano and it was really good as well as Beef Caldereta. The ambiance is great is well and is right along Mission St.