About Mary's

The original structure that houses Mary's was built by Will Stotlar in 1896. In the years since he built this lovely home, many families have lived here, contributing in various ways to Herrin's rich history.

Mary Licos arrived on the scene in 1980, purchasing the house to reside upstairs and convert the first floor into Herrin's first "fine dining" restaurant.

The present owners, David and Carla Hays, bought Mary's in 1992, and although they kept the name, many of the original staff members, and the tradition for which Mary's is known, they have made a few changes along the way. Renovations and improvements continue, with the focus always staying on providing the ultimate dining experience.

Nicholas Hays - The future lies in our ability to educate our young ...sometimes Dad and Nick have a "spirited" debate about things.