The Grand Marlin

All 6 of our entrees were very good: soy tuna, grouper, crab cakes & salmon. We also had oysters which were super: fresh firm & sweet. Salads, soups & hush puppies were good, too. Curtis was our server; very professional and attentive. The dining room was loud which was likely due to the large room.

Our favorite restaurant by far! Typically I rates full 5 stars across the board but this time service was poor. Our waiter was not so friendly and he didn't take good care of our dinner needs. We will be bank but will stay away from the server we had.

Outstanding place

Top tier experience, I had reservations and was able to walk in and ne seated right away. My table was ready with a view of the bay as requested. My food was amazing. I had lobster fingers as an appetizer and crab cakes as an entree . It was delicious. I will return. The staff was kind, courteous and efficient . I received a birthday desert from our server without asking. It was delicious 😋

Fantastic food, Service, and Ambiance!! This is one of our monthly date nights.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service. All seafood was fresh and seasoned great.

Good fish dishes

We were a party of 10 on a Thursday at 7pm. About 45 min wait but to be expected. We enjoyed walking around on the decks & taking pics by the sunset. We are all still talking about the good food! They reprint their menu every night so their fresh fish changes often. I had the seared triple tail.. AHHMAZING. Others had pompano, grouper piccata, filet, she crab soup, cesear w/ shrimp & all was very good! Personally the shrimp cocktail for $26 and 6 pieces of shrimp was a little disappointing. The filet was rather small for $60 as well but on average all the fish specials were about $40-$45. Server was very friendly and even the littles were welcomed with it being a bit fancy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here to celebrate my birthday! Everything was amazing and delicious. Our server was super nice and welcoming. Highly recommend as a special treat.

Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Key Lime Pie

Was impressed by the building but that was it. The food was ok but definitely not worth the money. To start order a strawberry daiquiri which took over 30 to get. The appetizer came out which was a crab claw which was only a 1/4 lb at best for $35. Then I ordered a seafood gumbo which didn’t come out before the main course instead came out at the same time. Then the main course was cool at best instead of being hot. Then the server tried to take my plate before I was done. When I asked for the check there was no delay. It seemed as they were more on turning the table rather than ensuring the customer was happy or the food/service was good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Wonderful experience, amazing food and just the cutest custom touches!

Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller

I want to recognize several members of your team who made our visit special.

Gabriella (Server): Gabriella was excellent throughout our entire meal. She was attentive, thoughtful, and provided outstanding service. She made sure we had everything we needed and truly enhanced our dining experience.

Alexandria: Alexandria went above and beyond by helping us choose the best table available. She took the time to offer different options and genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible.

Lacy: Lacy gave us an incredibly warm welcome as we entered the restaurant. She complimented my dress, which was such a kind gesture, and worked with Alexandria to help us find the best table. Her friendliness immediately made us feel welcomed and excited for our celebration.

Unfortunately, my interaction with Jocelyn was the complete opposite. We had asked if there were any tables with a view. She immediately responded that we should have called ahead, despite us already having reservations. Once we understood that and said it was okay because we didn't know, she continued by telling the other staff members they were not allowed to make suggestions or move us. While I completely understand that there are policies and that a view couldn't be guaranteed, her delivery came across as rude, dismissive, and unwelcoming.

I was clearly dressed up because we were celebrating a special occasion. I never expected anyone to break the rules, and I was perfectly okay not getting a table with a view. What left a lasting impression was how Jocelyn made us feel. Her attitude created an uncomfortable atmosphere before our meal even began and unfortunately put a negative taste in my mouth. Thankfully, Gabriella, Alexandria, and Lacy were exceptional and helped turn the experience around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Excellent bar service and beautiful bar while looking out at the bay. Also, drinks and appetizers very reasonable at happy hour

Our first visit. The food was average. I would patronize the restaurant again. The waitress wasn't friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

The steak was fabulous, we ordered a variety of appetizers and they were all fantastic, the shrimp I added onto my entree were very overcooked. A little disappointing for a seafood restaurant but its easy to overcook shrimp. Overall it was a very good experience.